It is with great pleasure that we announce that Venerable Geshe Tenzin Zopa will begin a series of teaching cycles on Tsong Khapa's middle Lamrim in June. Geshe Tenzin Zopa we give the oral tradition and commentary of the entire text.
The instructions are offered via Zoom in English and, if necessary, with German translation.
The first cycle begins in June on the following dates:
On the June weekends, as well as later in the year and subsequent years (exact dates to be announced later), Geshe Tenzin Zopa will begin the oral transmission of the Middle Lamrim. We will read word for word together and get explanations.
Lamrim can be translated as “step to the path to enlightenment” and is a summary of the entire 84,000 teachings of the Buddha. It is arranged in such a way that it can guide an individual progressively on the path to Buddhahood. It is said that studying a single verse from the Lamrim has the same positive potential as studying the entire teachings of the Buddha.
The Lamrim tradition goes back to the Indian master Atisha Tipamkara, who wrote the text “The Lamp on the Path to Enlightenment”. This work is considered the foundation text for the Lamrim writings of the great scholar and founder of the Gelug school, Tsong Khapa.
The medium-length version, also called medium Lamrim, is considered one of Tsong Khapa's most important works and was written by him towards the end of his life.
Geshe Tenzin Zopa will give the narration of the middle Lamrim.
Text excerpt, written by H.H.Dalai Lama (foreword of the book “STEPS ON THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT” Commentary of the Lamrim, written by GESHE LHUNDUB SOPA)
"The Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim) is a commentary on the "Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment" by Atiśa.
The main goal of these teachings is the transformation of the mind. The Buddha and the great teachers who followed the Buddha gave clear instructions on how to move from a state of suffering to a state of peace and happiness. Following these teachings of the great masters of the past, Atiśa summarized them in his famous text "The Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment". It is a wonderful text and it was then passed down through the Kadam lineages and eventually made its way to Tsongkhapa. We are fortunate to still have access to such a great work after so long and to be able to read and reflect on its contents.”
The transmission is in English, but can be translated into German upon request.
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The teachings are donation-based. We recommend a donation of 15 to 20 CHF per day or 30 to 40 CHF per weekend. Depending on the possibilities, it can be more or less.
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Everyone can take part. Of course, regular participation is an advantage so that personal changes can also occur. However, you can also only take part in individual sessions.
Re-opening of a Lamrim meditation group
The real goal of imparting the Lamrim is to train our minds. This is achieved not only by listening, but also by thinking and meditating. Building on the teachings on the weekends in June, we will therefore start a Lamrim meditation group. As a group we will reflect, discuss and meditate on what has been taught. In addition to the explanations of Geshe-la, various commentaries on the Lamrim, as well as meditations/comments from the FPMT online program “Living the path” serve as a basis.
Participation is open to everyone. A regular visit is of great benefit as our minds only change gradually through continuous training. However, it is also possible to take part in individual meetings.
Dates
Saturday and Sunday 1st/2nd June, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8th/9th June, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 15th/16th June, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 22/23. June, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 29th/30th June, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The dates of further cycles will follow.