Archive of Olmo Ling Retreats and Teachings

The Du Tri Su cycle of teachings is part of the outer, inner, and secret practices and rituals taught by the Awakened One Tonpa Shenrab to help beings address obstacles and challenges in their lives. The Du Tri Su mantra is one of the Three Heart Mantras of Bon. It is the heart practice to clear the karmic conditioning and suffering of the lower realms and the obstacles in our present life. The Du Tri Su mantra strengthens our vital energy, enables healing of our body and our relationships, and protects us from epidemics, disease, and hostile forces. It is also a powerful practice to call upon the souls of the deceased, offer them guidance, and help them find peace and wellbeing.

Tempa Dukte Lama and Geshe Tsewang Ngodup Rinpoche will point out the ultimate essence of the natural state through the Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud practice of the Twenty-one Nails.

Tempa Dukte Lama and Geshe Tsewang Ngodup Rinpoche will explain the heart essence of pure awareness according to the Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud Dzogchen transmission. Through this instruction the pure, intrinsic awareness is pointed out with the practice of the eightfold quintessential instructions.

Tempa Dukte Lama and Geshe Tsewang Ngodup Rinpoche will explain the heart essence of Todgal with the practice of the Six Lamps. The main practice of Dzogchen consists of Todgal and Trek Chod. Todgal is the development of vision practice in Dzogchen. Through Todgal practice with the Six Lamps, we first point out where intrinsic awareness abides. Second, we clarify which path intrinsic awareness follows and through which door it exits. Finally, we point out in what form intrinsic awareness appears.

In this extended summer Dzogchen series, brothers Tempa Dukte Lama and Geshe Tsewang Ngodup Rinpoche will give detailed teachings and practice instructions on the view and practice of Dzogchen according to the Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud lineage of Bon.

Tempa Dukte Lama and Geshe Tsewang Ngodup Rinpoche will explain the heart essence of the Dzogchen view according to Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud. The reason why we have to understand the Dzogchen view first before engaging in practice is that the view is like a palace.

The Jang Chok ritual from the Du Tri Su cycle is a powerful skillful means to guide the consciousness of the deceased and protect it from the terror of the Bardo experiences. The Bardo is the in-between state where the consciousness has left the physical body at the moment of death and has not yet taken on a new body.

In this retreat, Tempa Lama will explain the complete ritual of the Sidpa Gyalmo Tsok Feast Offering. Participants will learn how to perform the ritual. We will conclude on Sunday by doing the Sidpa Gyalmo Tsok Feast Offering Ritual and Ceremony.

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The Sidpa Gyalmo Dokpa is a powerful ritual prayer through which we invite the qualities and energy of the chief protector deity of Bon, Sidpa Gyalmo, to clear misfortune and obstacles in our life and the lives of others. We are all affected by imbalances and obstacles to the five divine energies of the individual: the Tsog (life force), Lu (health), Wangtang (livelihood), Lungta (social wellbeing), and Lha (soul). Through this ritual, we connect with the Great Mother in the form of Sidpa Gyalmo to clear these hindrances and imbalances. The ritual also helps us heal trauma and recurring nightmares.

Tempa Lama will offer the teaching, practice instruction, and transmission of the Longevity and Prosperity Practice of Sidpa Gyalmo called Sidgyal Tse Nor Drub Pa. This more detailed teaching is also very well suited to those who received the shorter teaching on this practice from Tempa Lama last year.

Tempa Lama will guide us in meditating on the healing qualities of Sidpa Gyalmo. He will offer instructions and transmission of the Healing Practice and the Healing Waters Practice, including the visualization, chanting, and the meaning of the practice text.

Tempa Lama will give detailed instructions on how to meditate on the Great Loving Mother according to the practice of the Heartdrop of the Loving Mother. He will explain the liturgy and visualization, offer the transmission and guide us in meditating on the qualities of the Loving Mother.

This teaching builds on the A Khrid Parts I-IV teachings offered at Olmo Ling this spring and in previous years. Having previously attended Parts I-IV is a prerequisite for attending Part V.

In this weekend’s retreat, Rinpoche will explain and give pith instructions on how to stabilize and control the conceptual mind based on:

Tempa Dukte Lama and Geshe Tsewang Ngodup Rinpoche will give the teaching and transmission of the heart essence of Todgal practice in Bon Dzogchen with the teaching of the Six Lamps.

Du Tri Su is the heart practice of Bon to clear the karmic conditioning and suffering of the lower realms and the obstacles in our present life. It is a powerful practice to call upon the souls of the deceased, offer them guidance, and help them find peace and wellbeing. The Du Tri Su mantra strengthens our vital energy, enables healing of our body and our relationships, and protects us from epidemics, disease, provocation of energy, hostile forces and disturbing spirits.

The Heart Essence of the Four Noble Truths, A public talk held by His Holiness 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche & Tempa Dukte Lama

The Jang Chok ritual for the deceased is an extensive ritual practice to guide the consciousness of the deceased and protect it from the terror of the Bardo experiences. The Bardo is the in-between state where the consciousness finds itself after separating from the physical body at the moment of death and before taking on a new body.

In early June we are humbled by His Holiness 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche’s visit to Olmo Ling Bon Center & Institute in Pittsburgh, PA. From Friday to Sunday, His Holiness 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin will hold a Public Talk, a teaching on The Important and Benefits of the Jang Chok Ritual, and perform a Du Tri Su Empowerment with Tempa Dukte Lama.

Tempa Lama will provide practice instructions for each Bardo stage and explain how we can guide and assist the dying person during and after death. Based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead, we will use death itself as a basic practice to develop strength within ourselves and keep our heart and mind free from fear and judgment.

Tempa Lama will introduce the Bon teachings on death and dying and teach the practice of Ngo Trod or conscious dying. Ngo Trod is the practice of becoming familiar with the transition at the time of death including the dissolution of the elements, developing openness and trust toward the process of dying, and letting go of fear and attachments.

This teaching builds on the A Khrid Parts I-III teachings offered at Olmo Ling this spring and in previous years. Having previously attended Parts I-III is a prerequisite for attending Part IV.

The complete cycle of A Khrid Dzogchen teachings and transmission. This teaching series is a special opportunity to directly recognize the mind’s innate nature. The Bon Dzogchen teachings are the highest teachings of Bon as they offer a means to directly recognize the true nature of the mind and attain stabilization of this recognition.

Detailed teaching and transmission of the Ngondro preliminary practices. This practice opens the door to all Bon practices of Tantra (Path of Transformation) and Dzogchen (Path of Self-Liberation). It is extremely important for all those who wish to learn and practice the spiritual path of liberation in the Bon tradition.

In this first Workshop in the Being with Dying series, we will explore the meaning of death in our lives and the art of conscious dying.

Chod is an ancient and powerful Tibetan practice that helps us develp the wisdom to cut through the four fears that afflict individuals and cause our suffering.

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