Tibetan Cultural Institute of Arkansas

Khentrul Rinpoche

The Tibetan Buddhist teacher and scholar, Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche, will offer instruction and commentary on The Heart Sutra on January 7-8 from 10-12 a.m. and 2-5 p.m.  The teachings will be given at Katog Choling Rit’hrod Mountain Retreat Center near Parthenon, Arkansas.  For more information, visit their website or call 870-446-2952.  Email inquiries may be sent, as well, to katogmtnretreat@gmail.com.  Suggested donations for the weekend’s teachings range from $40-$65, but no one will be turned away, of course, for lack of funds.  All are welcome to this extraordinary event.

Born and educated in Tibet, Rinpoche has been widely recognized as one of the great scholars, teachers, and tulkus of the Tibetan tradition.  His instruction, counsel, and example continue to inspire and educate students and practitioners all over the world.  To have Rinpoche teaching on The Heart Sutra as the new year commences is indeed a great blessing.

The very short Buddhist scripture often referred to simply as The Heart Sutra represents one of the most revered texts in Mahayana Buddhism.  The Heart Sutra, most likely composed between 100 B.C.E. and 600 C.E., has been memorized, chanted, analyzed, commented on, and expounded upon around the world for two millennia.  It is a core text, and its meaning and significance for those who seek a fuller understanding of the Buddhist way of life are essential.  But because it is a text that addresses the challenging Buddhist doctrine of emptiness, it is also a text whose many layers of meaning are typically revealed through the skillful exposition of a qualified teacher. Rinpoche is, of course, just such a teacher, and those who are able to listen to his explanation of this central work will receive immeasurable benefit.

The Tibetan Cultural Institute of Arkansas
invites you to attend
TEACHINGS, DEDICATION AND INITIATION
by His Holiness Ngawang Tenzin Rinpoche

Friday, October 21
at the Christian Science Church
68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
7:00 pm  Longevity Blessing

Saturday, October 22
at the Mt. Sequoyah Conference & Retreat Center
150 NW Skyline Drive in Fayetteville, Arkansas
10:00-11:30 am   Teachings of Milarepa
2:00 – 5:00 pm   Lo Jong/Mind Training teachings

Sunday, October 23
at the TCIA Retreat Center, Land of Infinite Bliss
in Crosses—Madison County (*Directions below) with Potluck Lunch
10:30 – 11:30 am Dedication of Retreat Center
1:00 – 3:00 pm Vajrapani Initiation

His Holiness Ngawang Tenzin Rinpoche

His Holiness Ngawang Tenzin Rinpoche

His Holiness Ngawang Tenzin is recognized as a high reincarnation of the Drukpa Kagyu Lineage and is regarded as one of the most revered teachers of his lineage in Bhutan.  He is a great scholar and meditation master having spent 28 years in retreat.  His Holiness radiates great peace, joy, love compassion and tolerance.

Donations are appreciated, but not required.

His Holiness will be available for individual consultations on Thursday, October 20.
If you are interested in scheduling a consultation or a house blessing,
please call Geshe Dorjee at 479-790-7950

*Directions to the Land of Infinite Bliss Retreat Center:

1. From Fayetteville, take Hwy 16 East.  Go through Elkins and continue through Durham to Crosses.
2. In Crosses take a right turn on Hwy. 295 (there is a store there).
3. Go 1.8miles and take a right on Madison County Road 5520 (mailboxes and two barrels at the turn).  Follow for 1/2 mile.
4. Turn right at the land (there will be some flags or a sign.)
5. Park along the side of the road.

His Holiness Ngawang Tenzin Rinpoche
Teachings and Initiation
Fayetteville, Arkansas
October 22-23, 2011

Schedule of Events

Saturday, October 22

• 10:00 – 11:30 am.   Teachings of Milarepa. Suggested donation $15 .
• 2:00 – 5:00 pm.  Lo Jong/Mind Training Teachings.  Suggested donation $20.

This event will be held at the Mt. Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center in Fayetteville. Click here for directions.

Sunday, October 23

• 10:30 – 11:30 am. Consecration of the TCIA Retreat Center, Land of Infinite Bliss. His Holiness will do chanting and dedication for the center. Lama Karma will perform a Bhutanese ritual dance for overcoming obscuration.
• 11:30 am  – 1:00 pm. Lunch and Discussion.  Bring a dish to share. Take a tour of the retreat center grounds.
• 1:00 – 3:00 pm.  Vajrapani  Initiation. Empowerment given by His Holiness Ngawang Tenzin Rinpoche.

Sunday events will be at the Land of Infinite Bliss Retreat Center construction site (in case of rain, the events will be held at Mt. Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center.)

Directions to the Land of Infinite Bliss Retreat Center:

1. From Fayetteville, take Hwy 16 East.  Go through Elkins and continue through Durham to Crosses.
2. In Crosses take a right turn on Hwy. 295 (there is a store there).
3. Go about 2 miles and take a right on county road 5520 (mailboxes and two barrels at the turn).  Follow for 1 mile.
4. Turn right at the land (there will be some flags or a sign.)
5. Park along the side of the road.

For more information call Karen at 479-587-8920.

BIOGRAPHY

Holiness Ngawang Tenzin is a high reincarnation of the Drukpa Kagyu Lineage of Buddhism in Bhutan. He is regarded as one of the most revered teachers of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage in Bhutan. He is the reincarnation of Drubthop Chenpo Jinpa Gyeltshen Rinpoche who was alive in the 18th century. His Holiness started studying Buddhism and learning chanting at the age of five. By age of 16 he was able memorize all chants; he became a dance master; and knew how to construct all the sand mandalas. He went on to study Buddhist Philosophy at Tangu Monastery in Bhutan.  After completing his degree, he went to Nepal and India for further study. When he finished his studies in Nepal and India, he then returned to Tangu Retreat Center and completed a nine year retreat.

Before he went to retreat, His Holiness studied Mahamudra and Dzogchen with many great Tibetan Buddhist masters including the 68th HH Je Khenpo Tenzin Dendrup, and 69th HH Je Khenpo Geshe Gedun Rinchen Rinpoche. He also studied with and other great masters including HH Dudjom Rinpoche, HH Dilgo Kyhentse Rinpoche, HH Penlop Khen Rinpoche and Jadrel Rinpoche. At the age of 45, the Royal Government of Bhutan and the center monastic body chose him to become Tshenye Lopen and he was recognized as a philosophy master.  Five years later, he became His Holiness Dorji Lopen Rinpoche by appointment and oversaw the monasteries and monastic practice of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage in Bhutan.  His Holiness has retired from the post and resides at his temple in Bhutan.   At the present, His Holiness is caring for his monasteries and other projects, conducting large prayer ceremonies and meditating in his retreat center.

His Holiness Ngawang Tenzin is recognized as a great scholar and meditation master. His teachings are clear, concise and presented in a way that is understandable to the listener. Throughout his life, he has spent 28 years in retreat. His Holiness always radiates great peace, joy, love, compassion and tolerance and many who have met him have been very moved by these qualities that he exudes.

SPONSOR HIS HOLINESS

As you may know, supporting a Master of H.H.’s stature, done with the proper motivation, can generate immeasurable merit for sponsors and those connected to them.  There is a great need for people to step forward as financial sponsors for His Holiness’ care while he is in the United States for his final tour.  If you are able and feel moved to become a sponsor please contact Geshe Dorjee of the Tibetan Cultural Institute of Arkansas, 479-790-7950.

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