Ati Ling is happy to announce that Tromge Jigme Rinpoche will be offering transmission on the practice of Lama Palchenmo on July 18th. The Guru Rinpoche, Vajrasattva and Amitabha empowerments that are required to formally undertake ngondro accumulations will be offered as well on the 18th of July in the morning.
This particular Palchenmo wealth deity practice was written by the great scholar and lama of Kham, Raga Asya — Karma Chagme (1613-1678), with side texts of Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche (1813-1899) added later. Although it is not an actual terma, it is considered equally precious because of the bodhisattva-like qualities and vast aspiration of Karma Chagme and Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche. The practice is known throughout eastern Tibet and beyond, and the central text has been practiced by Tromge Gompa for over three hundred years. Great lamas such as His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche have acknowledged that the sadhana’s blessings are limitless due to its origin from those masters. Jigme Tromge Rinpoche received the transmission from His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, on which basis he compiled a sadhana at the request of the Hong Kong PPI sangha.
Both ultimate and worldly accomplishments are very much related to the practice of wealth. Having a basis of merit and material wealth is essential to practicing the Buddhist path. If we are in a constant state of survival and struggling to have our basic material needs met, then conducive circumstances for focusing on practice are greatly diminished and may not even be possible. Within our worldly environment there are many circumstances where wealth can alleviate terrible samsaric suffering, and so we practice Palchenmo in order to be in a better position to assist sentient beings on a practical level, whether through averting famine or providing material goods. Therefore Lord Buddha from the beginning taught on the six paramitas and specifically about the first paramita: generosity. Wealth is attained through the accumulation of merit when we practice generosity, whether in this lifetime or previous lifetimes; attaining the first bhumi is dependent upon accomplishing generosity. Facilitating and making offerings of clothes, texts or food to entire congregations of sangha depends not only on the faith of sponsors but also on their possession of material wealth. Performing elaborate rites of Vajrayana also requires many different substances, which may again depend on conditions of wealth and abundance.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with a much-revered Palchenmo lineage and sadhana, and to receive guidance on how to carry out wealth practice correctly, avoiding any pitfalls of greed or self-interest. Registration is open to all and no prerequisites are required to receive these transmissions. EMPOWERMENTS WILL NOT BE LIVESTREAMED.
Registration:
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Costs and Schedule
$60 for CGF Members and $70 for Non-CGF Members
Please plan to arrive by 8:30am on the 18th of July. Rinpoche will first bestow Ngondro empowerments, then the empowerment for Palchenmo will begin after and conclude in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided for participants.
Accommodations
Please note that because this event is concurrent with a two-week retreat, and there will be no overnight accommodations offered. This is a day-only event.
Financial Assistance and Work-Study
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. PPI / Ati Ling has long been committed to making its events as accessible as possible to all. Online participation and our in-person events are priced very low, and charges are essentially to cover room and board. We try to work with what people can afford, trusting that people understand the importance of making whatever offering they can afford when they benefit from learning and practicing the precious dharma. Scholarships may be available for people in receipt of SSI or with other valid needs for requesting financial assistance. To request financial assistance please email us at events@atiling.org.