Lesson: Terton Mingyur Dorje and the Namchö treasure

Type of event:

Online, Tutorial | with Ellen Johannesen

Date:

Sat, 22.03.25

Zoom:

Meeting ID: 839 3413 8929
Passcode: 404656
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934138929?pwd=NnNNSFpjak84ZWdOTzhsejV5S3NOUT09

Start (CET time):

9:00 am

End (CET time):

10:30 am

Contribution (members, pupils, students, unemployed, pensioners)*:

a self-chosen amount

Language:

English with simultaneous translation into Russian

Registration:

Everyone is welcome, no registration required!

Saturday: 22.03.25

In this lecture Ellen Johannesen will talk about the history and revelation of the Namchö treasure, based on her MA thesis, a translation of the Inner Namthar (biography) of Terton Mingyur Dorje (1645-1667). The text, written by the great scholar and Tantric master, Karma Chakme (1613-1678) is the second of a three-part biographical account of Mingyur Dorje´s life, focusing on the terton´s spiritual maturation leading up to the revelation of the Namchö Treasure (gter ma). This treasure cycle contains the essential practices of the Palyül Lineage, such as the Tsalung and Tummo practices that are taught by Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche.

About the text: The Inner Namthar of Terton Mingyur Dorje presents the narrative of the Namchö revelations embedded in a polemic work. Karma Chakme defends the Tibetan Treasure tradition. He posits an explicit philosophical argument that directly links the Tibetan Treasure Tradition with the Indian Mahāyāna tradition. He claims that:

  1. Revelation is the natural activity of realized beings and occurs according to the individual revealer’s level of realization.
  2. Treasures are revealed today in the same way that most Buddhist canonical texts were revealed in the past.
  3. The proof of these texts’ authenticity is—then as in now—based on the criterion of containing functional and effective practices. He demonstrates how the texts´ two proponents, Karma Chakme and Terton Mingyur Dorje, deliberately evoked visionary encounters, requested Treasures from departed masters, and practiced the newly revealed teachings successfully.
Prerequisites for participation:

This lecture is mainly aimed at all Tummo and Pranayama students of Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche.

Contribution:

Attendance is free of charge. Donations are highly appreciated to compensate for the organizational effort of the Dolpo Tulku e.V. Please transfer the course fee to the account of the Dolpo Tulku e.V. or send it to us via Paypal.

Account: Dolpo Tulku e.V.
Bank: Stadtsparkasse München
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Purpose of payment: Tutorial: Lessons

Paypal: Association account

Ellen Johannesen is a graduate of Rangjung Yeshe Institute, Kathmandu, from where she hold an MA in translation studies. She is also a long time yoga teacher and she includes Buddhist philosophy and meditation practices in her teaching. She has known Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche for more than 20 years, first from Namdroling monastery and later when they both lived in Kathmandu. She has been lucky enough to host Rinpoche in her homeland, Norway, for yoga, meditation and tummo retreats and has herself learned the practice of Nam Chö Tsa Lung Tummo at Namdroling Monastery in South India.

The online sessions will take place via Zoom. Zoom is a fairly user-friendly online meeting program that allows participation via computer, tablet or smartphone. Under the following link you will find instructions on how to join a meeting and the possibility to test the connection with Zoom: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting  There is also the possibility to dial in free of charge via telephone if you don’t have internet, but then without video. If you have any questions or technical problems please contact Carmen: carmen@dolpotulku.org

Participation in this retreat is at your own risk. The organizer, Dolpo Tulku e.V., as well as the instructor shall accept no liability for any personal injury and damage to property, caused on the occasion of course participation. Intensive meditation retreats are often not suitable for people with a history of psychiatric illness. In case of doubt, we ask for consultation in advance.

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