Geshe-la continues his explanation of The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva by Togme Sangpo (1245-1369.) Come and learn what a bodhisattva does. All are welcome. A copy of the text will be distributed in class and contemporary commentaries are available for purchase in our bookstore. Geshe Ngawang Tenley, who came to Kurukulla from Sera Je monastery in the spring of 2004, has been a monk for over fifteen years. He is Geshe Tsulga's nephew and serves as his attendant. He recently completed his final exams and was conferred the Geshe degree at Sera Je Monastery. His cheerfulness and humility endear him to everyone he meets.
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Geshe-la continues his commentary on the pithy Eight Verses of Mind Training by the Kadampa master Geshe Langri Tangpa. These verses offer succinct advice on using difficult situations to enhance one's spiritual qualities. This class is suitable for newcomers and more experienced students. Copies of the text are available at the class. Geshe Ngawang Tenley, who came to Kurukulla from Sera Je monastery in the spring of 2004, has been a monk for over fifteen years. He is Geshe Tsulga's nephew and serves as his attendant. He recently completed his final exams and was conferred the Geshe degree at Sera Je Monastery. His cheerfulness and humility endear him to everyone he meets. All are welcome!
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Today is the final class of Geshe Tenley's commentary on patience, the theme of Chapter Six from a Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life. If you would like to make an offering to Geshe Tenley or translator Damchoe in appreciation of their excellent teaching and translation, this class would be an appropriate time to do so. Beginning June 20, we will skip to Chapter 9 with its discussion on wisdom or emptiness. Geshe Tsulga will guide us through this difficult topic. Composed by the great bodhisattva Shantideva, this work is a Mahayana classic. It explains the great value of developing an altruistic mind and how to do so by removing obstacles and creating the requisite positive conditions. By hearing this advice and putting it into practice, our altruistic impulses can evolve from mere flashes of lightning in the dark of the night to steady illumination of love and compassion regardless of any situation. This course is suitable for all levels of students. Copies of A Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life and commentaries on it are available for purchase in our bookstore. Geshe Ngawang Tenley, who came to Kurukulla from Sera Je monastery in the spring of 2004, has been a monk for over fifteen years. He is Geshe Tsulga's nephew and serves as his attendant. He recently completed his final exams and was conferred the Geshe degree at Sera Je Monastery. His cheerfulness and humility endear him to everyone he meets. All are welcome!
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Geshe-la continues his commentary on the pithy Eight Verses of Mind Training by the Kadampa master Geshe Langri Tangpa. These verses offer succinct advice on using difficult situations to enhance one's spiritual qualities. This class is suitable for newcomers and more experienced students. Copies of the text are available at the class. Geshe Ngawang Tenley, who came to Kurukulla from Sera Je monastery in the spring of 2004, has been a monk for over fifteen years. He is Geshe Tsulga's nephew and serves as his attendant. He recently completed his final exams and was conferred the Geshe degree at Sera Je Monastery. His cheerfulness and humility endear him to everyone he meets. All are welcome!
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Tenets explains the philosophical systems of the four main schools of Buddhist thought. These tenets represent increasing subtle understandings of the Buddhist view of emptiness. While students are often exposed to the Madhyamika view, which presents the most sophisticated philosophical premises, it is not often that the other tenets are presented. Yet without the background of the earlier and less accurate views, it is difficult to fully comprehend the most sophisticated one. This is an opportunity to see how the profound Madhyamika view evolved from and complements the more elementary teachings of the Vaibhashika, Sautrantika and Cittamatra schools. By attending this course, you can deepen your understanding of the Buddhist view of reality and get an overview of the entire wing of Buddhist wisdom. Geshe Tenley will devote three to four weeks to each of the Buddhist schools. It is not necessary to register in advance. All are welcome. Some reading and study outside of class is expected. This is a great opportunity—don’t miss it! Geshe Ngawang Tenley, who came to Kurukulla from Sera Je monastery in the spring of 2004, has been a monk for over fifteen years. He is Geshe Tsulga's nephew and serves as his attendant. He recently completed his final exams and was conferred the Geshe degree at Sera Je Monastery. His cheerfulness and humility endear him to everyone he meets. All are welcome!
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Tenets explains the philosophical systems of the four main schools of Buddhist thought. These tenets represent increasing subtle understandings of the Buddhist view of emptiness. While students are often exposed to the Madhyamaka view, which presents the most sophisticated philosophical premises, it is not often that the other tenets are presented. Yet without the background of the earlier and less accurate views, it is difficult to fully comprehend the most sophisticated one. This is an opportunity to see how the profound Madhyamaka view evolved from and complements the more elementary teachings of the Vaibhashika, Sautrantika and Cittamatra schools. By attending this course, you can deepen your understanding of the Buddhist view of reality and get an overview of the entire wing of Buddhist wisdom. Geshe Tenley will devote three to four weeks to each of the Buddhist schools. It is not necessary to register in advance. All are welcome. Some reading and study outside of class is expected. This is a great opportunity—don’t miss it! Geshe Ngawang Tenley, who came to Kurukulla from Sera Je monastery in the spring of 2004, has been a monk for over fifteen years. He is Geshe Tsulga's nephew and serves as his attendant. He recently completed his final exams and was conferred the Geshe degree at Sera Je Monastery. His cheerfulness and humility endear him to everyone he meets. All are welcome!
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A Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life, composed by the great bodhisattva Shantideva is a Mahayana classic. It explains the great value of developing an altruistic mind and how to do so by removing obstacles and creating the requisite positive conditions. By hearing this advice and putting it into practice, our altruistic impulses can evolve from mere flashes of lightning in the dark of the night to steady illumination of love and compassion regardless of any situation. This course is suitable for all levels of students. Copies of A Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life and commentaries on it are available for purchase in our bookstore. Geshe Ngawang Tenley, who came to Kurukulla from Sera Je monastery in the spring of 2004, has been a monk for over fifteen years. He is Geshe Tsulga's nephew and serves as his attendant. He recently completed his final exams and was conferred the Geshe degree at Sera Je Monastery. His cheerfulness and humility endear him to everyone he meets. All are welcome!
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Letter to a Friend is a highly acclaimed poem by the great Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna (1st-2nd century AD). Written by Nagarjuna for his friend King Surabhibhadra, it is relatively short in length, 123 verses, but spells out the entire path of Buddhism that leads to enlightement. Nagarjuna's advice to the King is pragmatic and pertinent to contemporary practictioners giving advice on avoiding distractions and living within ethical discipline. Other verses are more enigmatic so we are fortunate that Geshe Tenley can guide us through this text. Suitable for all level of students. Copies of the text are available for purchase in our bookstore or you can access an alternate translation at Alex Berzin's website. Geshe Ngawang Tenley, who came to Kurukulla from Sera Je monastery in the spring of 2004, has been a monk for over fifteen years. He is Geshe Tsulga's nephew and serves as his attendant. He recently completed his final exams and was conferred the Geshe degree at Sera Je Monastery. His cheerfulness and humility endear him to everyone he meets. All are welcome!
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Developing
Good Qualities
When the external conditions of our life are going
well, it is easy to be happy. But for many of us, when those conditions
change into difficulties we respond with unhappy states of mind.
Is it possible to maintain a steadiness of outlook and a calm optimism
regardless of what the world brings us? Geshe Ngawang will speak about
how to cultivate and sustain a positive attitude and kind heart by
practicing the trainings of the bodhisattva path. This class is suitable
for both newcomers and more advanced student.
The Ornament of Clear Realizations
The Ornament summarizes the Buddha's vast Perfection of
Wisdom teachings, describing the paths followed by bodhisattvas,
hearers and solitary realizers and the fruits of their practice.
This essential Mahayana text is difficult to comprehend without the
interpretation of a skilled teacher. Geshe Ngawang Tenley, who is
near completion of his geshe degree at Sera Je Monastery, continues
the commentary this winter while Geshe Tsulga is away. Although this
class is open to anyone, a background in the Lamrim teachings or
familiarity with Buddhist philosophy is recommended for this intermediate
level series. However, even without familiarity with the topic, Geshela
has emphasized it is highly beneficial to listen in order to receive
imprints which lays the foundation for understanding in the future.
January 3, 2007
January 10, 2007
January 17, 2007
January 24, 2007
January 31, 2007
Feburary 7, 2007
March 7, 2007
March 14, 2007
March 21, 2007
Various teachings by Geshe Ngawang Tenley, Geshe-la's attendant.
February 13, 2008: Tathagata Essence
February 17, 2008: Developing Love and Compassion
March 5, 2008: Tathagata Essence
March 9, 2008: Cultivating Practice
March 12, 2008: Tathagata Essence
