Khensur Rinpoche

Yamantaka (Solitary Hero) Initiation

Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24, 2008
2:00 PM to approximately 5:00 PM both days

(Regular 10:00 AM Sunday teachings are canceled on August 24 for the necessary preparation for the completion of the initiation)

Yamantaka is the wrathful aspect of Manjusri, the manifestation of the Buddha's perfect wisdom. This practice belongs to the class of Highest Yoga Tantra (Annutara-yoga).

To receive the initiation it is recommended that the student has a strong foundation in the Graduated Steps of the Path (Lam Rim) as well as a good understanding and appreciation of bodhicitta and of the concept of emptiness of inherent existence. As part of the initiation one also takes the bodhicitta and tantric vows for life.

The commitment for taking the initiation, but not the commentary, is to recite the Six-session Guru Yoga daily for the rest of your life. If you also attend the commentary, you can optionally recite the long or short sadhana daily. It is also encouraged but not required to do daily recitations of Ganden Lha Gyama and Migtsema prayers of Tsong Khapa.

Commentary on the Generation Stage practices of Yamantaka (Solitary Hero)

August 26 to September 14, 2008

Please note: In order to attend the commentary, one must have had the initiation for the Solitary Hero Yamantaka. It is not sufficient to have had only initiation for the Thirteen-Deity Yamantaka.

Tuesdays (Aug. 26, Sept. 2, Sept. 9)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fridays (Aug. 29, Sept. 5, Sept. 12)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturdays (Aug. 30, Sept. 6, Sept. 13)
10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sundays (Aug. 31, Sept. 7, Sept. 14)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(There will be regular 10:00 AM teachings on these Sundays open to all students)

Brief Biography of Khensur Rinpoche

Khensur Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche, was awarded a Geshe Lharampa degree and later served as the abbot of Gyume Tantric College, relocated in Hunsur, India. He primarily resides in Sera Je Monastery in Bylakuppe, India where he teaches many students preparing for their Geshe degrees including young tulkus (recognized incarnations).

Because of Khensur Rinpoche’s renown as a great scholar in the systems of both Sutra and Tantra, he is called upon to teach in many places in North America, Europe, and Asia. Khensur Rinpoche teaches annually at Deer Park and maintains a close relationship with Geshe Sopa, who is one of Khensur Rinpoche’s teachers. Aware of Khensur Rinpoche’s profound qualities, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has requested that Khensur Rinpoche maintain his permanent residence at Sera Monastery to serve as one of the principal teachers to help bring forth the new generation of scholar-practitioners. We are extremely fortunate to have Khensur Rinpoche confer the Yamantaka initiation and commentary as well as Je Tsong Khapa writings on the Graduated Stages of the Path.