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Online Shedra Update
On March 22, 2014 in Bodhicharyavatara, Teachings
Dear Friends,
Our sincere apologies for not posting any new updates on the Online Shedra during the past months. Now, this is to inform you that Ringu Tulku’s Bodhicharyavatara teachings will still be on hold for some time. As you may know, His Holiness the 17th Karmapa Orgyen Trinley Dorje’s first visit to Europe will take place in Germany in May-June. Rinpoche is in good health, and very busy, being the main organiser of His Holiness’ visit. We hope that many of you will be able to participate the upcoming events at Kamalashila and in Berlin.
Please find out more on His Holiness the Karmapa’s visit:
http://karmapafoundation.eu/activities/visits/european-visit-2014/
A Commentary on Patrul Rinpoche’s Text ‘Meditation Instructions on Bodhicharyavatara’
On November 18, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Teachings
Dear Friends,
For the past two months Ringu Tulku could not send new video teachings on the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara, and we have been missing his videos badly. In the meantime, the website has gone through some technical improvements, and the Online Shedra teachings were moved to a new platform. Re-linking of the videos is still under way and we apologize for the delay.
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Update for the Online Shedra
On November 2, 2013 in Teachings
We are still moving the Shedra teachings to the new server and updating the video links. Our sincere apologies for it taking so much longer than expected! We hope everything to be available again very soon. Thank you for your patience.
Rinpoche is now attending Nam Cho Empowerments in Shechen Monastery. The transmissions last until mid-November. We very much hope that Rinpoche can send some new video teachings after that.
In the meantime, there will be a series of videos posted soon from the teachings Rinpoche gave in France recently. The teaching is a commentary on Patrul Rinpoche’s short text on meditation on the Bodhicharyavatara.
Stay tuned for some great teachings soon, and don’t hesitate to contact us any time by email shedra@bodhicharya.org or via the contact form.
Maintenance Update for the Online Shedra
On October 13, 2013 in Teachings
Dear Friends,
The Online Shedra videos are in the process of moving to a new server. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have been be causing you these past days. We expect all videos to be visible from the new server by next weekend. Until then, the number of videos that can be viewed will increase gradually.
The audio teachings are available for listening during the move as usual.
With love and thanks,
Online Shedra
BA6_76-86 Having Patience When People Do Good to Our Enemies
On September 21, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
After a successful summer tour Ringu Tulku is now again continuing the video teachings on the Bodhicharyavatara. With this video (BA6_76-86) Rinpoche gives a commentary on the section of cultivating patience towards those who are doing something good for the people we regard as our enemies. This section is covered by stanzas 76 to 86 of the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 6 videos.
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More Teachings from Ringu Tulku’s Summer Tour
On August 14, 2013 in Teachings
Many of us have been fortunate to meet Rinpoche in some of the events during his summer tour, but he has not been able to send new videos on the Bodhicharyavatara lately.
Teachings from Rinpoche’s Summer Tour
On July 25, 2013 in Teachings
Dear Online Shedra followers,
After the glorious Bodhicharya Summer Camp in Portugal, Rinpoche is continuing his summer tour, currently traveling in France. He’s not had the circumstances to send new videos on the Bodhicharyavatara so far, so why not enjoy this summer gap and maybe catch up with the previous online shedra teachings — or listen to the recordings of Rinpoche’s wonderful teachings generously shared by some of the centers he has visited on his tour recently.
For instance:
“The Nature of Mind” and “Change Starts in Our Heart”, two teachings given by Ringu Tulku in Totnes, UK, for Bodhicharya Southwest: http://www.bodhicharyasouthwest.org.uk
“Meditation – What’s the Point?”, a public talk by Ringu Tulku in Dublin, organised by Bodhicharya Ireland:
Log in to the Community site, http://bodhicharya.intouch.net and then go to this address while logged in: http://bodhicharya.intouch.net/dl/cv_content/152288
With best wishes for your summer,
Bodhicharya Online Shedra
Photo courtesy of Ani Könchog Lhamo, 2013.
BA6Q5 Questions and Answers 5 (Chapter 6)
On July 6, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
With video BA6Q5 Ringu Tulku Rinpoche answers the questions submitted by students concerning stanzas 54 to 75 of Chapter 6 of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 6 videos.
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BA6_67-75 Having Patience When Our Loved Ones Are Harmed. Part 2.
On June 15, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
With this video (BA6_67-75) Ringu Tulku explains how the negative actions are done out of ignorance. It’s up to us to end this spiral, which otherwise could go on for generations.
If I react with patience and loving kindness instead of hatred, then, even if that requires some sacrifice now, it will prevent more problems in the long run, and contribute to happiness of everybody. At least, I have started a more positive way of life for myself. If I can do this, I should rejoice. That’s the true dharma practice. This is Rinpoche’s commentary on stanzas 67 to 75 of the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 6 videos.
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BA6_64-66 Having Patience When Our Loved Ones Are Harmed
On June 8, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
One of the most difficult times to have patience is when our religion, our teachers, or our loved ones are harmed. Even then, however, there is no reason to be angry. We should of course do whatever we can to prevent and stop that, but we should remain patient. This is Rinpoche’s commentary on stanzas 64 to 66 of the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. (BA6_64-66)
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 6 videos.
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BA6_61-63 Having Patience When Insulted. Part 2.
On June 1, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
With video BA6_61-63 Rinpoche finishes the topic continued from previous videos — why we should remain patient when we are slandered or insulted — as explained in stanzas 61 to 63 of the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 6 videos.
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BA6Q4 Questions and Answers 4 (Chapter 6)
On May 18, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
With video BA6Q4 Ringu Tulku Rinpoche answers the questions submitted during April and early May concerning Chapter 6 of the Bodhicharyavatara.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 6 videos.
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BA6_54-60 Having Patience When We Are Insulted
On May 11, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
With stanzas 54 to 60 of the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara Ringu Tulku continues on the section started in the previous teaching: why we should be patient when slandered or insulted. Rinpoche recorded this new video in Berlin after his North American tour. (BA6_54-60)
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 6 videos.
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BA6Q3 Questions and Answers 3 (Chapter 6)
On April 20, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
With video BA6Q3 Ringu Tulku kindly answers some more questions submitted concerning the first few verses of the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara and some earlier stanzas as well.
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BA6Q2 Questions and Answers 2 (Chapter 6)
On April 13, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
With video BA6Q2 Ringu Tulku kindly answers the questions submitted regarding stanzas 12 to 53 of the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara.
Rinpoche is now in Switzerland attending the teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Some of the events are streamed live at http://www.dalailama2013.ch.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 6 videos.
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Summary of Shedra Survey Is Now Available
On March 30, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, News, Teachings
Warmest thanks to everybody who participated in the Shedra Survey in January!
A pdf summary of the survey is now available for downloading from the Survey Page.
Many of you will have the wonderful opportunity to meet Rinpoche on his Spring Tour. We expect to receive new video teachings from Rinpoche during his tour, although less regularly.
Photo: Cesare Saguato, 2013.
BA6_50-53 Practising Patience Under Humiliation
On March 23, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
With his commentary on stanzas 50 and 51 Rinpoche completes the section on how to practise patience towards those who cause us harm, and then begins the section on how to practise patience under humiliation and insult, with stanzas 52 and 53 of the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. (BA6_50-53)
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 6 videos.
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BA6_34-49 No Reason to Be Angry with Those Who Harm Us
On March 16, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
The third way of practising patience towards those who are causing us harm is by understanding why it is not reasonable to be angry with them. This is Rinpoche’s commentary on stanzas 34 to 49 of the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. (BA6_34-49)
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 6 videos.
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BA6_22-33 Looking at the Nature of Things
On March 9, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
With video BA6_22-33 Rinpoche gives his commentary on stanzas 22 to 33 of the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. The second way to practice patience towards those who have given us pain and problems is by understanding the way things are; that everything is conditional and interdependently arising.
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BA6Q1 Questions and Answers 1 (Chapter 6)
On March 2, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
With video BA6Q1 Rinpoche answers some questions concerning stanzas 1-11 of Chapter 6 of the Bodhicharyavatara.
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BA6_12-21 Forbearance of Suffering
On February 23, 2013 in Bodhicharyavatara, Chapter 6, Teachings
With video BA6_12-21 Ringu Tulku gives a commentary on stanzas 12 to 21 of the Sixth Chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara. This starts the detailed explanation on the actual practice of patience, which Rinpoche first outlines. Then, the first subsection to go through is how to practice patience towards those who have given us pain and problems. There are three ways to do so, and the first of them is forbearing the sufferings.
To view the video, simply click on the image to view all the Chapter 6 videos.
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