Oct 5, 2010

Teachings and Empowerments at Beob Deung Sa

Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche's first official teachings and empowerments were held through October 2nd to 3rd.
October 2nd Rinpoche started the teachings with explaining the importance of practice then gave instructions on how to do the Four Arm Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) practice.

(Rinpoche giving teachings on Chenrezig practice)

In the afternoon Rinpoche conferred the Sukhasiddhi long life empowerment with the life story of Sukhasiddhi. Rinpoche emphasized devotion and faith.

(Rinpoche giving long life empowerment of Sukhasiddhi)
In the evening Rinpoche gave refuge vows and dharma names to people who wish to take refuge vows.
Rinpoche conducted the hair cutting ceremony for every person receiving the vows.


On the second day Rinpoche coferred the empowerment of the Great Four deities practice of the glorious Shangpa Kagyu tradition. Rinpoche emphasized that receiving teachings and knowing the meaning of the empowerment is very important and regarding empowerments and just blessing is not a correct view of empowerments.

(Rinpoche giving teachings prior to the empowerment)
Rinpoche is currently teaching the Four Foundations of Shangpa Kagyu practice at Bong-In Sa. The teachings will end on the 7th.

Sep 29, 2010

Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche arrives in Korea !


Kalu Rinpoche arrived in Seoul yesterday (September 29th, 2010).
About 30 students were at the airport waiting for Rinpoche to arrive at the airport gate.
We hope all the schedule will be blessed and have no obstacles during Rinpoche's stay in Korea.


Sep 7, 2010

Coming to Beob Deung Sa


Tibet`Munwhaweon, Haedeung`Jeongsa(Beobdeung`Sa)

is located about 25 kilometres from Yongin city,
and 20 kilometres from Anseong city.


~ A`d`d`r`e`s`s ~
Yeomti`Maeul, Nogok`Ri 197-1, Yangseong`Myeon, Anseong`Si, Kyeongki`Do.


``By bus``


From the Inchon Airport,
Take the Limousine bus to An`seong bus terminal.
Get off the bus and then Go to Nogok`Ri by taxi.
Or from the Inchon Airport take the Limousine bus for Yong`In,
And then Go to Nogok`Ri by taxi.
And there, You can call this phone number
-->> 031) 674-3453 , 010-4468-2100
We will provide assistance in finding ways to your final destination.


``From Gyeongbu Expressway``

From Gyeongbu Expressway South,
follow Pyeongtaek`Chungju Expressway South and exit at the Seo`Anseong TG.
Turn right and Take 45th national road,
then Continue Northeast way toward Jangseo`Ri for about 8-10 minutes.
Exit at Jangseo`Ri and take the 82th road East(Right hand side)
then go with these directions for about 2 minutes.
Follow sign for and exit at Nogok`Ri, and straight through the tunnel at the left side.
Go to the intersection and turn right (200m).
A stone post will be seen on your left side immediately after your turn (300m).
Turn left and go with this narrow road about 1.2km.
Get in the left lane at Yeomti`Maeul entrance
and Continue halfway up the hill on the narrow road.


``Or``

From Gyeongbu Expressway South,
follow Yeong`dong Expressway East and exit at the Yong`in TG.
Turn right and straight through Yong`in City about 5km.
Get on the 45th national road,
then Continue South way toward Jangseo`Ri for about 10 minutes.
Exit at Jangseo`Ri and take the 82th road East(Left hand side)
then go with these directions for about 2 minutes.
Follow sign for and exit at Nogok`Ri, and straight through the tunnel at the left side.
Go to the intersection and turn right (200m).
A stone post will be seen on your left side immediately after your turn (300m).
Turn left and go with this narrow road about 1.2km.
Get in the left lane at Yeomti`Maeul entrance
and Continue halfway up the hill on the narrow road.
This will bring you to your final destination.
You will see Haedeung`Jeongsa(Beobdeung`Sa) on your left.

Registration information

Glorious Shangpa Kagyu Lineage
(Original Source: http://www.paldenshangpa.org/)

** You do not need prior registration to attend only the Empowerment ceremonies. You may come on the date it is conferred. To stay at the temple to attend the Temple Stay program and practice together all programs need prior registration. Look below for more information.



1. Welcome Party

October 1st Friday
11 AM  Suwon Bong Nygeong Chenrezik Empowerment
4   PM  Beob Deung Sa Welcome Party
Registration : No registration needed. Donations are recommended as a practice of generosity and accumulating merit.


2. Tibetan Buddhism Practice Temple Stay Programs

1) Oct. 1st 2010 Bongnyeungsa 11:00AM Chenrezik initiation

No registration needed.
2) Oct. 1st 2010 Beobdeungsa 16:00PM Welcome party
No registration needed
3) October 1st Friday ~ October 3rd Sunday : Temple Stay

Oct. 2nd 2010 Beobdeungsa 14:00PM Sukhasiddhi long life empowerment
Oct. 3rd 2010 Beobdeungsa 14:00PM Four deities empowerment

Oct. 1st 2010 16:00pm - Oct. 3rd 17:00pm Chenrezik practice
7 PM Beob Deung Sa Tibetan Culture Center
Seat Limited : 100 persons (First come first bases)
Registration : 60000 Won (Korean Currency/about 52 US Dollars)
                     Call Beob Deung Sa Office for Registration (031-674-3453)
Preparation : Sleeping bag, things for washing, warm clothing, Personal cup.

4) Oct. 5-7th Bonginsa gompa 14:00PM Four preliminary practice teachings of Glorious Shangpa Kagyu

Seat Limited : 100 persons (First come first bases)

Registration : 120,000 Won (Korean Currency/about 104 US Dollars)

5) Oct. 8-11th Beobdeungsa, Nyungne practice

- 9th 14:00PM Vajrasattva Initiation

- 10th 14:00PM Thousand arm Chenrezik Initiation

Seat Limited : 100
Registration : 100,000 Won
6) Oct. 12-14th Four deities practice of Shangpa Kagyu 14:00PM sadhana teaching

Seat Limited : 100
Registration : 100,000 Won
7) Oct. 15th Beobdeungsa 11:30am Medicine buddha(Sangye Menla) empowerment
No regsitration needed

8) Oct. 17th Rinpoche will be visiting Haeinsa monastery
Registration : 50,000 Won (Call Beob Deung Sa for information)


9) Oct. 16th Jajae hospital 14:00PM Chenrezik initiation
No registration needed



** Because of  limited space we are sorry to limit the seats of temple stay programs to 100 people. Prior registration for temple stay is needed. For registration contact Beob Deung Sa office (031-674-3453). For questions and information leave a comment on this blog or email to junghoonhuh@yahoo.com . Thank you.

Aug 26, 2010

Preparation for Temple Stay

Picture of Beobdeungsa Ani Gompa's main shrine
(Original source: Internet cafe of Beobdeungsa http://cafe.daum.net/dharmalamp)

Schedules of Kalu rinpoche's teaching at Beobdeungsa (Oct 1st~3rd, 8th ~ 11th-Nyungne Practice, 12th~14th-Four deities yoga teachings) and Bonginsa (Oct 5th ~ 7th-Four preliminary practices) will be held as a Temple stay program. Since supplies for sleeping and washing are limited the gompas' recommend that people bring their own blanket or sleeping bags and supplies for washing.

Average temperature in Korea during September is 20 ℃(68 F) and October 14℃(57.2 F). Temperature in the mountains could be lower so it is recommended you bring shawls and light sweaters to wear at night and early mornings.

For a Eco-Friendly program the gompa's would appreciate if people bring their own tea cups for tea and coffee.

Aug 21, 2010

H.E. the 1st Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche


His Eminence the Venerable Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche was born in 1905 in the Kham province of Eastern Tibet. His father, the thirteenth incarnation of Ratak Palsang Tulku was an accomplished Yogi and well-known Doctor. His mother Drolkar devoted to Dharma from an early age, completed one hundred million recitations of the Vajra Guru mantra, two hundred million Mani's, and one hundred million Vajrasattva mantras. Both of Kalu Rinpoche's parents were direct disciples of the initiators of the non-sectarian (Rime) movement, which emphasized the common ground of the Tibetan Buddhist Lineages; Jamgon Kontrol Lodro Thaye, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo and Mipham Rinpoche.


When Rinpoche was born, above his house brilliant rainbows formed and snow fell gently like a rain of flowers. His mother and relatives described how, as soon as he was born, he looked around and smiled radiantly, showing no fear or shyness, and he spoke the Six-Syllable Mantra. His parents and everyone in the region were full of joy, and his birth was heralded as the birth of a very wonderful incarnation. As a child, noble virtuous tendencies stirred within him and noble innate propensities for compassion and devotion arouse naturally. His compassion for sentient beings would often move him to tears, particularly for those afflicted and oppressed by suffering.

Kalu Rinpoche was recognized as the activity emanation of Jamgon Kontrul but his Father refused to give him up to the monastery and instead trained his son in Buddhist Studies and Medicine. Because his father worked enthusiastically at his own practice of daily recitations, meditations, and retreats, Kalu Rinpoche endowed with a good intellect, also had to rise early and retire late, his days filled with meditation, practice and training. At the age of thirteen, the eleventh Tai-Situ, Padma Wangchuk, gave him ordination and the name Karma Rangjung Kunchab - Self-Arisen and All-Pervading. In later years, everyone said that it was an appropriate name. When Kalu Rinpoche was fifteen he went to Palpung Monastery where he mastered the vast body of Buddhist Teachings and completed two traditional three-year retreats.

Kalu Rinpoche had great faith and devotion to the lamas with whom he formed a connection receiving Empowerments from them , which mature one spiritually, and teachings, which enable one to attain liberation. Before entering his first three-year retreat he spoke on the three ordinations before an assembly of hundreds of monks, nuns, and lay people. Because he spoke with no fear, with confidence and a sound understanding, his exposition captured the hearts of everyone. People commented on his clear intellect, good delivery, and accurate presentation.

Kalu Rinpoche took White Tara and Chenrezi as his Yidams and by the age of fifteen undertook a summer retreat. At the age of sixteen, he entered the three-year, three-month retreat course of practice in the great retreat center at Tsa-dra Rinchen Drak. This retreat had been the main seat of Jamgon Kontrul whose coming had been foretold by the Buddha in many sutras and tantras. At this time, his faith in his lamas and the Dharma and his enthusiasm for practice knew no limit. As for his faith, Rinpoche felt such devotion for his teacher, Lama Norbu, that during his life, he offered everything he owned to him on three separate occasions.

Some idea of Rinpoche's enthusiasm for Dharma may be gained from his determination to avoid any waste of time during the three-year retreat. To ensure that he would wake up in the morning, he would go to sleep leaning against the door to his room. When the monk kicked open the doors to the rooms to wake up the monks, Rinpoche was sent flying across his room. If he felt sleepy during the day, he sat on his window ledge. In this position he would fall onto the floor as soon as he dozed off.

Kalu Rinpoche became the Main Lineage holder for the Shangpa Kagyu Tradition and was known as a Meditation Master of the Karma Kagyu Lineage. The Venerable Kalu Rinpoche studied with many learned and attained Masters from all lineages of Tibetan Buddhism:; the 16th Karmapa, the Eleventh Tai-Situ Rinpoche, Padma Wangchuk, Palpung Khyentse Shenpen Ozer, Khyentse Chokyi Lodru, Dudjom Rinpoche, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dingo Khyentse Rinpoche, Kangyur Rinpoche, Chatral Rinpoche, Sakya Trichen, Dezhung Rinpoche and others. Rinpoche continually worked diligently at studying, contemplating, meditation, and practicing innumerable collections of instructions from both the Sutras and Tantras of the Old and New Traditions and became like a spiritual son to all of them.

At the age of 25 he renounced all worldly activity and began approximately 15 years of intensive solitary retreat in the remote mountainous areas in the manor of the great Tibetan Yogi Milirepa. Upon the request of the Karmapa He returned to become a retreat master, training many students. In 1962 Kalu Rinpoche went to Darjeeling West Bengal India where he established his own Monastery and Retreat Center, Samdrup Darjay Choling Monastery where students from any tradition may do retreat practices in the Rime Tradition.

Upon the request of his Holiness the 16th Karmapa, Kalu Rinpoche made his first of many trips to the West in 1971, stopping to visit Holy sites in Jerusalem then visiting Pope Paul VI at the Vatican. Kalu Rinpoche respected all of the world's religions and spiritual traditions. During his life he made numerous trips around the world, establishing a large number of Meditation and Retreat Centers. Through his unceasing love and compassion he turned the great wheel of the Precious Buddha Dharma worldwide benefiting countless being.

The Venerable Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche passed into Paranivana at his monastery in Sonada, Darjeeling India on May 10 1989. The Holy Lama's body showed no signs of corruption and has been preserved as a Kardung, which can be seen to this day at his Monastery Samdrup Darjay Choling in Sonada. His devoted disciple and heart son, Bokar Rinpoche wrote about Kalu Rinpoche "The gentleness of his being, the pervasiveness of his kindness, the brilliance of his wisdom and the irresistibly of his since of humor has touched hearts in every part of the world".

From his humble beginnings in a remote location in Eastern Tibet, to a citizen of the world The Venerable Kalu Rinpoche sought only to benefit others. Through his enlightened activity countless beings have been set firmly on the path to ultimate freedom. The Venerable Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche is one of the greatest Buddhist Masters of our age and is highly respected and loved by countless beings that had the great fortunate to meet and receive blessings and teachings from this Extraordinary Saint.

(Orignial source: http://www.paldenshangpa.org/history.html Sonada Monastery website)

Aug 19, 2010

H.E. Kalu Rinpoche's Schedule during Korea Visit

(Original Source : Facebook Kalu Rinpoche Fan Photos added by Tommy Chiang)

Sep. 30th 2010. Rinpoche will be arriving in Seoul Korea (Residence: Seoul Hilton Hotel)
                         
Oct. 1st 2010    Bongnyeungsa 11:00AM Chenrezik initiation

Oct. 1st 2010    Beobdeungsa  16:00PM Welcome party

Oct. 2nd 2010   Beobdeungsa  14:00PM Sukhasiddhi long life empowerment

Oct. 3rd 2010   Beobdeungsa  14:00PM Four deities empowerment

(Oct. 1st 2010 16:00pm - Oct. 3rd 17:00pm Chenrezik practice)

Oct. 4th 2010   Beobdeungsa(Anni gompa) 1 day seoul tour

Oct. 5-7th        Bonginsa gompa 14:00PM Four preliminary practice teachings of Glorious Shangpa Kagyu

Oct. 8-11th     Beobdeungsa, Nyungne practice
                      - 9th 14:00PM Vajrasattva Initiation
                      - 10th 14:00PM Thousand arm Chenrezik Initiation
                      
Oct. 12-14th   Four deities practice of Shangpa Kagyu 14:00PM sadhana teaching

Oct. 15th        Beobdeungsa 11:30am Medicine buddha(Sangye Menla) empowerment

Oct. 16th        Jajae hospital 14:00PM Chenrezik initiation

Oct. 17th        Rinpoche will be visiting Haeinsa monastery
                       - Haeinsa Monastery in one of most famous monastery in Korea
                       - Rinpoche will be conducting a releasing life ceremony

Oct. 18th       No official schedule. Rinpoche will be resting at his residence.

Oct. 19th Rinpoche will be flying out to Taipei, Taiwan



through Incheon Intl. Airport

Aug 16, 2010

We whole heartedly welcome His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche's first visit to Korea !!


We are happy to announce the first visit of His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche's visit to Korea.
Rinpoche will be arriving in Seoul, Korea on September 30th and will be flying to Taiwan on October 19th.

Rinpoche will be giving the Empowerment and teachings of Chenrezik, Four preliminary practices of the Glorious Shangpa Kagyu and much more.

The Dharma followers and disciples of Rinpoche in Korea will welcome all to join us in this historical event of Rinpoche's first visit to Korea and first transimission of the Shangpa Kagyu Dharma to the Korean Pracitioners.

For information on Rinpoche's schedule during the stay in Korea will be posted on this blog.