Teachings Program E-Vam U.S.
March – July 2023
E-Vam Buddhist Institute, the Centre of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, has developed an online program for 2023 accessible via zoom. All courses are by donation except for the in person Retreat.
For more information or to book into a course please email office@evam.org . Course dates maybesubject to change so please confirm your intention to attend. Once booked a zoom link and other information will be forwarded to you. If you are interested in attending the October Retreat an information sheet will be forwarded to you. Courses
Replenishing the Heart: the art of generating Loving Kindness for
oneself and others
Audio teachings by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, Meditation and discussions lead by Traleg Khandro (Felicity) 6 sessions on consecutive Tuesdays via Zoom Date: March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18.
Time: 7-8.30 p.m. New York time Cost: By donation
Loving Kindness meditation or LoJong is a selection of slogans and contemplations that have been practiced in Tibet for centuries to help generate and re-generate loving kindness an compassion. They are designed to help build a reserve of inner richness and warmth that is self- sustaining and inclusive of others.
The course will include audio teachings by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche. Khandro will give some commentary on Rinpoche’s teachings, lead guided meditations on the LoJong slogans and encourage discussion from participants.
Annual In-Person Retreat – Path of Mahamudra
West Virginia, 12 – 15 May 2023
Audio teachings by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche. Teaching and meditation instruction: Lama Jinpa. Within the picturesque environment at Saranam Retreat Centre each day of retreat will include audio Buddhist teachings by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, discussions referencing the text of “Moonbeams of Mahamudra”and meditation sessions led by Lama Jinpa. Also included will be daily Pujas – Green Tara and Chenrezig (religious chanting and instruction). There will also be spare time each day to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Single room and dormitory accommodation is available at Saranam for those wishing to stay onsite. Attendees living close by may prefer to sleep at home, but are encouraged to attend all the sessions each day. The retreat is fully catered for with vegetarian meals and we do our best to accommodate special dietary requirements whenever possible.
If there is sufficient interest we may be able to extend the retreat through to the 19th May for those wishing more days for practice and study. Please contact E-Vam by email, office@evam.org if you would like an information sheet about the 2023 Retreat, also if you would like to extend your attendance beyond 15th May. Booking is essential to attend the Retreat.
Tibetan Yoga – Chime Palter Sequence
with Traleg Khandro via Zoom
Friday 26 & Saturday 27 May. Time: 7-8:30 p.m. New York Time. Cost: By donation
The Chime Palter exercise sequence is designed to enhance one’s general sense of well-being, can assist to stabilize the mind for meditation, and can be used as preparatory practice for Thumo or Heat Yoga meditation. The sequence was developed by Yogi, Lama Pema Dorji from the Nyingma tradition and is presented in a style in accordance with Traleg Rinpoché’s approach to tantric practices. The classes are accessible to all.
JUNE-JULY
Moonbeams of Mahamudra – The Path of Meditation
with Lama Jinpa via Zoom 6 sessions on consecutive Tuesdays
Date: Tuesday Evenings, Dates To Be Confirmed. Time: 7-8.30 p.m. New York time
Cost: By donation. In this very practical course Lama Jinpa, from the Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Sangha, will provide commentary and discussion on aspects of the book by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, Moonbeams of Mahamudra. Lama Jinpa’s inspirational discussions are designed to build a bridge from the traditional Mahamudra meditation instructions to their practical application. There will be new topics of discussion as a continuation from previous sessions. New participants are welcomed.
TEACHERS
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX (1955-2012) was born in Nangchen in Kham, eastern Tibet.He was recognised by His Holiness XVI Gyalwang Karmapa as the ninth Traleg tulku and enthroned at the age of two as the supreme abbot of Thrangu Monastery. Rinpoche was taken to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim at the age of four where he was educated with other young tulkus in exile by His Holiness Karmapa. Rinpoche studied under the auspices of His Eminence Kyabje Thuksey Rinpoche at Sangngak Choling in Darjeeling. He also studied with a number of other eminent Tibetan teachers during that time and mastered the many Tibetan teachings with the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions in particular. Rinpoche moved to Melbourne Australia in 1980 and commenced studies in comparative religion and philosophy at LaTrobe University. He established E-Vam Institute in Melbourne in 1982 and went on to establish further Centers in Australia, America and New Zealand. Throughout his life Rinpoche gave extensive teachings on many aspects of Buddhist psychology and philosophy, as well as comparative religion, and Buddhist and Western thought. He was an active writer and has many titles to his name. Titles include: the best selling Essence of Buddhism; Desire: Why It Matters; Vajrayana: An Essential Guide to Practice; Song of Karmapa,; Karma, What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Matters; The Practice of Lojong; Moonbeams of Mahamudra; How To Do Life, and many more. Rinpoche’s writings are thought provoking, challenging, profound and highly relevant to today’s world and its many challenges.
Traleg Khandro (Felicity), long-time student and wife to the late Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX, is a Director at E-Vam Institute in Melbourne and the U.S, and runs Shogam Publications, Traleg Rinpoche’s publishing arm. Khandro studied Buddhism under Traleg Rinpoche’s guidance for many years and has undertaken numerous long meditation retreats. Khandro has given commentary of Rinpoche’s teachings in Australia, America, Europe, U.K., and South East Asia. At Rinpoche’s request Khandro also received traditional LuJong (Tibetan Yoga) training after qualifying as a Hatha Yoga instructor. Khandro has a degree in Psychology.
Lama Jinpa (Aaron), is a longtime student of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. He completed the traditional Karma Kagyu three year retreat at Karme Ling Retreat Center in Delhi NY under Rinpoche’s guidance. Since this time he has served Rinpoche and the KTD community by teaching regularly at KTC’s as well as serving on the Board of Trustees. Lama Jinpa is a householder practitioner – and enjoys practicing at home with his family.
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