All humans have the potential to pursue both temporary and ultimate goals.
However, most people become distracted by temporary results that provide only limited, short term benefits, while few actually focus on accomplishing ultimate benefit and lasting happiness.
In either case, whether pursuing temporary or ultimate happiness, if we don’t understand how to achieve our purpose, then our confusion will prevent us from finding what we seek – freedom from suffering and hardships.
For this reason, the great master Mipham Rinpoche composed this short text, which illuminates exactly what needs to be cultivated and what needs to be discarded to successfully pursue both our temporary and ultimate aims.
Teacher
Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche is a Tibetan monk and director of Katog Choling, a nonprofit organization based in the United States.Khentrul Rinpoche oversees more than twenty practice groups across North America and in China, Australia, and South Africa. He is also the abbot of Katog Mardo Tashi Choling, in Tibet, where his family, named “Gonpa Tsang,” has overseen the monastery for several generations. There he has established a Buddhist university, a three-year retreat center, a primary school, and a number of community outreach programs.
Khentrul Rinpoche’s principal root guru was His Holiness Jigmé Phuntsok Rinpoche. His other gurus include His Holiness Katog Moktsa Rinpoche and His Holiness Drubwang Padma Norbu Rinpoche.
Khentrul Rinpoche combines his profound knowledge of the Buddhist philosophy with an equally extensive capacity for presenting information with simplicity and clarity. He is an expert at extracting the meaning of a teaching, conveying it concisely, and supporting it with both logic and kindhearted humour. All this is supported by his deep and comprehensive understanding, and he is one of very few people in the world to hold three khenpo degrees — the equivalent of three PhDs — in Buddhist Philosophy.
How to participate
This event will be held in person only, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June, 10-5pm.
Rigpa UK Sangha members can request online access if their health prevents them from attending in person. To do so, please complete this google form by Monday 23rd June at 5pm.
Cost
Full price l £120
Concessions l £60
Donate what you can l Contact study.practice@rigpa.org.uk by Thursday June 26th, 5pm if you are unable to make a donation of any amount at this time and we will register you.
Your donation will cover the costs of running the event and enable someone else to attend.
You can cancel and receive an automatic refund through Eventbrite up to 24 hours before the event.
Lunch
If you'd like to join a communal vegetarian lunch on one or both three days, please select this option at check out (£9.95 per day to pay on the day in Tara Tea room). This needs to be ordered beforehand by Thursday June 26th, 5pm.
Health and wellbeing
Please note: meditation is not a substitute for medical treatment. If you are receiving treatment for a mental or physical health condition, please continue your treatment and check with your doctor/care professional if these sessions would be suitable for you.
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