Intensive practice of Vajrakilaya during the last days before the Tibetan New Year is a Chagdud Gonpa tradition begun in 1981 by Chagdud Rinpoche. This year, Rinpoche conducted a seven-day Vajrakilaya drubchen at Rigdzin Ling instead of the usual three-day ceremony. Drubchen entails establishing strict retreat boundaries; an elaborate mandala is constructed, and a number of rituals are performed as the outer focal points for practice.
The Vajrakilaya sadhana used by Chagdud Rinpoche and his students is Pudri Regp'hung (The Razor That Destroys at a Touch), a terma treasure hidden by Yeshe Tsogyal and discovered by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, the late Jigdral Yeshe Dorje. Through the profound practice of Vajrakilaya, the wrathful aspect of Vajrasattva, delusion and the outer and inner obstacles to realization can be dispelled, opening the doors to limitless compassion. With diligence and concentration, one can gain power and victory over negative forces, the reflections of one's own mind.
The drubchen, presided over by Chagdud Rinpoche as the vajramaster, was attended by guest lamas Gyatrul Rinpoche, Longtrul Rinpoche, Tulku Jigmed, Tulku Tamdrin, Khanpo Gyurmed T'hinley, Tulku Wyatt, Lama Sonam, Lama Gyatso, Lame Inge, Lama Jigme Lode and Lama Yontan, and many sangha members. Practice in the main shrine room focused on recitation of the Vajrakilaya long-life mantra, which was maintained uninterruptedly by shifts of practitioners throughout the seven days and nights. Lama dancing and elaborate tsog offerings were performed every evening at the close of the day's practice. Throughout the drubchen, a group of lamas and practitioners led by Tulku Jigmed simultaneously conducted the Lower (wrathful) Activity in a separate shrineroom.
Chagdud Rinpoche taught several times during the course of the drubchen, emphasizing the importance of cultivating pure motivation and sincerity in practice. Rinpoche also discussed how, by providing an "opengate to precious human birth" through childbearing and rearing, the sangha of householders can help ensure the next generation of dharma practitioners.
The drubchen finished in the early morning on Losar, the first day of the Wood Dog Year. As the lamas partook of freshly brewed chang (beer made from barley), they commented that it was of the best quality, a sign in the Tibetan tradition that the year will bring auspicious conditions.
Intensive practice of Vajrakilaya during the last days before the Tibetan New Year is a Chagdud Gonpa tradition begun in 1981 by Chagdud Rinpoche. This year, Rinpoche conducted a seven-day Vajrakilaya drubchen at Rigdzin Ling instead of the usual three-day ceremony. Drubchen entails establishing strict retreat boundaries; an elaborate mandala is constructed, and a number of rituals are performed as the outer focal points for practice.
The Vajrakilaya sadhana used by Chagdud Rinpoche and his students is Pudri Regp'hung (The Razor That Destroys at a Touch), a terma treasure hidden by Yeshe Tsogyal and discovered by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, the late Jigdral Yeshe Dorje. Through the profound practice of Vajrakilaya, the wrathful aspect of Vajrasattva, delusion and the outer and inner obstacles to realization can be dispelled, opening the doors to limitless compassion. With diligence and concentration, one can gain power and victory over negative forces, the reflections of one's own mind.
The drubchen, presided over by Chagdud Rinpoche as the vajramaster, was attended by guest lamas Gyatrul Rinpoche, Longtrul Rinpoche, Tulku Jigmed, Tulku Tamdrin, Khanpo Gyurmed T'hinley, Tulku Wyatt, Lama Sonam, Lama Gyatso, Lame Inge, Lama Jigme Lode and Lama Yontan, and many sangha members. Practice in the main shrine room focused on recitation of the Vajrakilaya long-life mantra, which was maintained uninterruptedly by shifts of practitioners throughout the seven days and nights. Lama dancing and elaborate tsog offerings were performed every evening at the close of the day's practice. Throughout the drubchen, a group of lamas and practitioners led by Tulku Jigmed simultaneously conducted the Lower (wrathful) Activity in a separate shrineroom.
Chagdud Rinpoche taught several times during the course of the drubchen, emphasizing the importance of cultivating pure motivation and sincerity in practice. Rinpoche also discussed how, by providing an "opengate to precious human birth" through childbearing and rearing, the sangha of householders can help ensure the next generation of dharma practitioners.
The drubchen finished in the early morning on Losar, the first day of the Wood Dog Year. As the lamas partook of freshly brewed chang (beer made from barley), they commented that it was of the best quality, a sign in the Tibetan tradition that the year will bring auspicious conditions.
Intensive practice of Vajrakilaya during the last days before the Tibetan New Year is a Chagdud Gonpa tradition begun in 1981 by Chagdud Rinpoche. This year, Rinpoche conducted a seven-day Vajrakilaya drubchen at Rigdzin Ling instead of the usual three-day ceremony. Drubchen entails establishing strict retreat boundaries; an elaborate mandala is constructed, and a number of rituals are performed as the outer focal points for practice.
The Vajrakilaya sadhana used by Chagdud Rinpoche and his students is Pudri Regp'hung (The Razor That Destroys at a Touch), a terma treasure hidden by Yeshe Tsogyal and discovered by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, the late Jigdral Yeshe Dorje. Through the profound practice of Vajrakilaya, the wrathful aspect of Vajrasattva, delusion and the outer and inner obstacles to realization can be dispelled, opening the doors to limitless compassion. With diligence and concentration, one can gain power and victory over negative forces, the reflections of one's own mind.
The drubchen, presided over by Chagdud Rinpoche as the vajramaster, was attended by guest lamas Gyatrul Rinpoche, Longtrul Rinpoche, Tulku Jigmed, Tulku Tamdrin, Khanpo Gyurmed T'hinley, Tulku Wyatt, Lama Sonam, Lama Gyatso, Lame Inge, Lama Jigme Lode and Lama Yontan, and many sangha members. Practice in the main shrine room focused on recitation of the Vajrakilaya long-life mantra, which was maintained uninterruptedly by shifts of practitioners throughout the seven days and nights. Lama dancing and elaborate tsog offerings were performed every evening at the close of the day's practice. Throughout the drubchen, a group of lamas and practitioners led by Tulku Jigmed simultaneously conducted the Lower (wrathful) Activity in a separate shrineroom.
Chagdud Rinpoche taught several times during the course of the drubchen, emphasizing the importance of cultivating pure motivation and sincerity in practice. Rinpoche also discussed how, by providing an "opengate to precious human birth" through childbearing and rearing, the sangha of householders can help ensure the next generation of dharma practitioners.
The drubchen finished in the early morning on Losar, the first day of the Wood Dog Year. As the lamas partook of freshly brewed chang (beer made from barley), they commented that it was of the best quality, a sign in the Tibetan tradition that the year will bring auspicious conditions.
Intensive practice of Vajrakilaya during the last days before the Tibetan New Year is a Chagdud Gonpa tradition begun in 1981 by Chagdud Rinpoche. This year, Rinpoche conducted a seven-day Vajrakilaya drubchen at Rigdzin Ling instead of the usual three-day ceremony. Drubchen entails establishing strict retreat boundaries; an elaborate mandala is constructed, and a number of rituals are performed as the outer focal points for practice.
The Vajrakilaya sadhana used by Chagdud Rinpoche and his students is Pudri Regp'hung (The Razor That Destroys at a Touch), a terma treasure hidden by Yeshe Tsogyal and discovered by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, the late Jigdral Yeshe Dorje. Through the profound practice of Vajrakilaya, the wrathful aspect of Vajrasattva, delusion and the outer and inner obstacles to realization can be dispelled, opening the doors to limitless compassion. With diligence and concentration, one can gain power and victory over negative forces, the reflections of one's own mind.
The drubchen, presided over by Chagdud Rinpoche as the vajramaster, was attended by guest lamas Gyatrul Rinpoche, Longtrul Rinpoche, Tulku Jigmed, Tulku Tamdrin, Khanpo Gyurmed T'hinley, Tulku Wyatt, Lama Sonam, Lama Gyatso, Lame Inge, Lama Jigme Lode and Lama Yontan, and many sangha members. Practice in the main shrine room focused on recitation of the Vajrakilaya long-life mantra, which was maintained uninterruptedly by shifts of practitioners throughout the seven days and nights. Lama dancing and elaborate tsog offerings were performed every evening at the close of the day's practice. Throughout the drubchen, a group of lamas and practitioners led by Tulku Jigmed simultaneously conducted the Lower (wrathful) Activity in a separate shrineroom.
Chagdud Rinpoche taught several times during the course of the drubchen, emphasizing the importance of cultivating pure motivation and sincerity in practice. Rinpoche also discussed how, by providing an "opengate to precious human birth" through childbearing and rearing, the sangha of householders can help ensure the next generation of dharma practitioners.
The drubchen finished in the early morning on Losar, the first day of the Wood Dog Year. As the lamas partook of freshly brewed chang (beer made from barley), they commented that it was of the best quality, a sign in the Tibetan tradition that the year will bring auspicious conditions.
Intensive practice of Vajrakilaya during the last days before the Tibetan New Year is a Chagdud Gonpa tradition begun in 1981 by Chagdud Rinpoche. This year, Rinpoche conducted a seven-day Vajrakilaya drubchen at Rigdzin Ling instead of the usual three-day ceremony. Drubchen entails establishing strict retreat boundaries; an elaborate mandala is constructed, and a number of rituals are performed as the outer focal points for practice.
The Vajrakilaya sadhana used by Chagdud Rinpoche and his students is Pudri Regp'hung (The Razor That Destroys at a Touch), a terma treasure hidden by Yeshe Tsogyal and discovered by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, the late Jigdral Yeshe Dorje. Through the profound practice of Vajrakilaya, the wrathful aspect of Vajrasattva, delusion and the outer and inner obstacles to realization can be dispelled, opening the doors to limitless compassion. With diligence and concentration, one can gain power and victory over negative forces, the reflections of one's own mind.
The drubchen, presided over by Chagdud Rinpoche as the vajramaster, was attended by guest lamas Gyatrul Rinpoche, Longtrul Rinpoche, Tulku Jigmed, Tulku Tamdrin, Khanpo Gyurmed T'hinley, Tulku Wyatt, Lama Sonam, Lama Gyatso, Lame Inge, Lama Jigme Lode and Lama Yontan, and many sangha members. Practice in the main shrine room focused on recitation of the Vajrakilaya long-life mantra, which was maintained uninterruptedly by shifts of practitioners throughout the seven days and nights. Lama dancing and elaborate tsog offerings were performed every evening at the close of the day's practice. Throughout the drubchen, a group of lamas and practitioners led by Tulku Jigmed simultaneously conducted the Lower (wrathful) Activity in a separate shrineroom.
Chagdud Rinpoche taught several times during the course of the drubchen, emphasizing the importance of cultivating pure motivation and sincerity in practice. Rinpoche also discussed how, by providing an "opengate to precious human birth" through childbearing and rearing, the sangha of householders can help ensure the next generation of dharma practitioners.
The drubchen finished in the early morning on Losar, the first day of the Wood Dog Year. As the lamas partook of freshly brewed chang (beer made from barley), they commented that it was of the best quality, a sign in the Tibetan tradition that the year will bring auspicious conditions.
