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Dzambhala Buddha
In Tibetan Buddhism, DZAMBHALA embodies the Wealth aspect of all the Buddhas and bodhisattvas of past, present and future; and grants longevity and prosperity in daily life. The practice of Dzambhala is associated with generosity and the quality of richness and abundance, and is therefore considered the most effective in eradicating poverty: both on a psychological and material level.
He is called Dzambhala from the jambhara (lemon), which he carries in his right hand. In his left arm he holds a mongoose that continually throws out jewels. These jewels are being deposited in a blooming lotus flower in the waters below. He is shown as being corpulent and covered with jewels; symbolizing wealth. His right foot is pendant and supported by a lotus flower (symbolizing purity) on which is a conch shell (symbolizing the power of the Buddha's voice and the dharma teachings; also Right Speech).
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New to Tibetan Buddhism and Meditation?
khenchen tsewang gyatso rinpoche recommends these books for study:
The Way of the Bodhisattva: A Translation of the Bodhicharyavatara (Also known as 'A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life') Shambhala Dragon Editions by SHANTIDEVA
Words of My Perfect Teacher, Revised Edition by Patrul Rinpoche A Complete Translation of a Classic Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
A Guide to the Words of My Perfect Teacher by Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang An explanation of the basic concepts in Words of My Perfect Teacher for Western practitioners. Highly recommended as a study guide to Words of My Perfect Teacher by Patrul Rinpoche.
Basic/Beginning reading To learn more about Shakyamuni Buddha and Buddhism What the Buddha Taught by Walpola Rahula
Basic/Beginning reading To learn more about Tibetan Buddhist Practice and Philosophy: The World of Tibetan Buddhism: An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice by the Dalai Lama The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by John Powers [A detailed and comprehensive examination of the four Buddhist traditions of Tibet]
Khenchen (Head
Professor) Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche
the
Spiritual
Director
of Palyul Changchub Dargyeling Meditation
and Study Centers in the United States.
Khenchen
Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche
is
the representative of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche
in the US. He is an authentic and qualified teacher, a recognized scholar and accomplished Dzogchen master. His Holiness Penor Rinpoche (founder and head of Namdroling Monastery, Bylakuppe, India, see www.palyul.org)
has
authorized Khenchen
Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche to represent Namdroling Monastery
and to teach,
confer
empowerments
and to give personal instruction in Buddhist practice.
Khenchen
Rinpoche is also one
of the three senior Khenpos (Professors) at Ngagyur Institute at Namdroling
Monastery
in
India; where he is responsible for the last three years of the
nine year training for Buddhist shedra (seminary) students.
Khenchen Rinpoche
has been teaching in West for over 20 years; and his fluent English,
sense of humor and deep insight
into Western
culture make him a reputable and popular teacher.
He
graduated at the top of all four traditions of
Tibetan Buddhism in shedra (seminary school) and was awarded
the Silver Medal
for academic accomplishment
by His
Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Khenchen
Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche
has been our best-kept 'secret' in the US! His ability to simply
and easily explain
and teach even the most complicated
concepts
in
a very condensed
form has
led to his teaching commitments growing
expotentially
beyond the US.
This
year, he is traveling and teaching in
India, Singapore,
Taiwan, the Philippines,
Germany and Australia, as well as the US.
Khenchen
Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche has received all of the major lineage
empowerments and transmissions of the
Nyingma
school
and Palyul lineage and
has done intensive dzogchen practice under the guidance of His
Holiness Penor
Rinpoche
and other eminent dzogchen masters including Dilgo Khyentse
Rinpoche, Khenpo Jigme
Phuntsok Rinpoche,
Khenchen
Palden Sherab Rinpoche,
Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
and
Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche.
Palyul
Changchub Dargyeling Dallas is honored to have Khenchen Rinpoche
as Spiritual Director.
Instructions
for Spiritual Practice by
Shakyamuni Buddha from
the Kalama Sutta (Anguttara Nikaya Vol. 1, 188-193 P.T.S. Ed.)
Do
not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for
many generations. Do
not believe in anything because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do
not believe in anything (simply) because it is found written in
your religious books. Do
not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers
and elders. But
after observation and analysis when you find that anything agrees
with reason and
it is conductive to the good and benefit of one and all – then
accept it and live up to it.
"Take
advantage of this human boat; Free yourself from sorrow's
mighty stream! This
vessel will be later hard to find. The
time that you have now, you fool, is not for sleep!"
Shantideva,
Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, chapter VII, verse 14
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