Vajra Tent: A teaching by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche after the Summit Fire
On May 22nd, 2008, fire broke out on the Summit above Pema Osel Ling, Vajrayana Foundation’s retreat center in the Santa Cruz mountains. It rapidly spread and covered areas surrounding Pema Osel Ling and Sang Ngak Chokhor Ling, the drubdra retreat land. The mountainside above the retreat area as well as the slopes behind the office, bookstore, and cabins down nearly to the stupa were significantly scorched. We suffered some damage to structures, but most were not affected. The shrine and stupa were completely safe.
Lama Tharchin Rinpoche gave this teaching at Pema Osel Ling and Sang Ngak Chokhor Ling shortly after the fire. Rinpoche walks around the land to show us the effects of the fire and the amazing protection in all the areas that were saved. He spoke about the lessons we can take from this fire, such as how to use catastrophic events in our practice, as well as deep appreciation for the blessings of Guru Rinpoche and the Three Jewels who provided a canopy of protection, like a Vajra Tent. Rinpoche also expresses deep gratitude to the fire fighters who devoted their lives to saving our precious land, as well as to the lamas and sangha members who worked bravely and tirelessly in such difficult conditions during the fire. He’s so happy this land that was dedicated to benefit all beings was able to provide a sanctuary for the fire fighters and a large source of water to fight the Summit Fire.
Rinpoche has offered this teaching to the monthly subscribers of Friends of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche as the June 2008 video. He’d also like to make it available to everyone, with half of the proceeds going to benefit the Vajrayana Foundation for clean up and rebuilding of the retreat land.
Single DVD, Cost: $33
Distinguishing Between the Right and Wrong Path
Released November 2006; Single DVD, approximately 2 hours
This teaching comes from our lord protector Kyabje Dungse
Rinpoche’s personal notes which I received from him almost 15 years
ago. At that time, Rinpoche said he wrote this teaching down forty years
earlier. The text is short but the meaning is so profound, beginning
with a prayer to Manjushri, then describing very clearly the right point
of view, how not to follow the wrong point of view, and how to distinguish
between these two. The conclusion describes how all of both samsara and
enlightenment are the manifestation of inseparable wisdom and skilful
means. The author’s writing skill is so incredible, beautiful and
inspiring. I hope hearing these teachings will benefit your spiritual
practice. – Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
This is a single disc teaching
1 DVD, $33
Series 12: Green Tara
Green Tara, teachings by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
on Dudjom Lingpa's Prayer that confers protection from all fear
"After his death, Dudjom Lingpa appeared to his
son Ter-say Dorje Dradul in a vision and gave him this Green Tara practice.
It is extremely profound and powerful, yet very easy to practice and
accumulate. It offers protection from all of our fear and suffering,
whether immediate or long-term. Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche always did this
practice and very often gave it to his monastery and drubdra as well
as to many other students. So I thought it would be very special for
us to do."
Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
Text: The Eightfold Profound Essence: a concise ritual
of the Tara Mandala from "The Treasury of the Sky-Expanse of Reality" by
Dudjom Lingpa (Bero Jeydren Publications, March 2006; translated by Ngawang
Zangpo). This text accompanies the DVD
This is a single disc teaching
1 DVD, $33
Chö Ying Dzöd (The Precious Treasury
of the Basic Space of Phenomena)
by Longchen Rabjam
Lama Tharchin Rinpoche recites this quintessential Dzogchen
(Great Perfection) text written by the Nyingma master Omniscient Longchen
Rabjam. The Chö Ying Dzöd contains the essence of the 6,400,000
Dzogchen Tantras, elucidating the view, meditation, and conduct of the
spiritual path, and the final freedom that is the fruition of that path.
The three divisions of Great Perfection teachings (the Mind Division,
the Space Division, and the Pith Instruction Division) are all synthesized
within the Chö Ying Dzöd. Since the time of Longchenpa, all
masters of the Great Perfection have meditated upon the Chö Ying
Dzöd as a means of attaining liberation. It is the most famous of
Dzogchen texts among all scholars and mahasiddhas.
1 DVD, $35
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Khandro Thuk Tik Sadhana
Recited by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
A single DVD of Lama Tharchin performing the Sadhana at
Pema Osel Ling during the Spring of 2005.
1 DVD, $33, 75 minutes
The Preliminary Practice of Dudjom
Lingpa's Mind Treasure T'hröma Nakmo
Recited by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
1 DVD, $25
Feasts of Chod
A 2 DVD set with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche singing the Four Feasts and
the Short Feast of T’hröma Nakmo is also available from
Friends of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche. It is a compliment to Series 9 and
is not part of the subscription.
$25 for set
A Teaching on the Dudjom Lineage
This tape is a personal and brief history of His Holiness Dudjom
Rinpoche, including an explanation of several of his previous incarnations.
Lama Tharchin Rinpoche gave this teaching on the anniversary of His
Holiness’ passing in January 2004 at Pema Ösel Ling
$33
Meditation with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
This video is an introduction to meditation that is not part of the
regular monthly series. For this new talk, Rinpoche was asked to speak
as if to someone who had never heard of Buddhism or meditation before,
yet the result was a teaching clear, concise and useful for even advanced
Dzogchen practitioners. Also great as a gift for friends or family
members who wonder what we do at retreat. Cost is $35.
A Drop of Nectar:An Old Man's Heart Advice
This teaching on a Dzogchen poem written by Lama Tharchin RInpoche last
fall was filmed in Alameda, CA.in May of 2003.
2 Tapes or DVD's $66
Orgyen Menla
A commentary on the practice of Orgyen Menla, the Medicine Buddha, filmed
in Alameda, CA May 2003
1 tape or DVD, $33
The Three Words of Garab Dorje
Recorded at Pema Osel Ling Dzogchen Retreat Fall 2000
10 hours of Teachings recorded on 5 video tapes
$135.00 Including tax and shipping.
Introduction to Guru Yoga
Devotion to the Guru is the support to train the mind in meditation.
Through the mind stream of the Guru, Great Perfection is realized.
Lama Tharchin Rinpoche gives a profoundly clear and lucid step-by-step
approach to Guru Yoga, meditation, and the realization of Rigpa. This
90 minute Heart Teachings single video may be purchased for $33.
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