Guru vajradhara the 12th chamgon kenting tai situpa venue. Tilopas mahamudra instruction to naropa in twenty eight verses. The ocean of definitive meaning by the ninth karmapa 15561603 is the most profound and famous. The ocean of definitive meaning by the ninth karmapa 15561603 is the most profound and famous text on mahamudra ever written and is of vital importance in the living kagyu tradition. An ocean of reasoning is the most extensive and perhaps the deepest extant commentary on nagarjunas mulamadhyamakakarika fundamental wisdom of the middle way, and it can be argued that it is impossible to discuss nagarjunas work in an informed way without consulting it. In the last two modules, we will explore the nature of mind, the unfolding of experience along the path, and the stages of realization. Mudra, in addition to its more usual meaning, has in vajrayana buddhism the esoteric meaning of female partner, which in turn symbolizes prajna wisdom. The profound instructions on connate union the radiant activity of the essence of the ocean of definitive meaning. While their methods may differ, their essence is the same. Just like wax seals are stamped on legal documents to authenticate their signature, similarly the great seal of mahamudra is stamped on authentic practices that. The chariot for travelling the path to freedom phags lam bgrod pai shing rta, the principal karma kagyu ngondro ocean of definitive meaning nges don rgya mtsho.
Mahamudra meditation instructions from zasep tulku rinpoche. The ocean of definitive meaning ngedon gyamtso, a translation made by elizabeth callahan. Ninth karmapas ocean of definitive meaning pdf the ocean of definitive meaning is by the ninth karmapa and is one of the most profound and famous texts on. Karmapa ixmahamudracommentary onthe ocean of definitive meaning. Wangchuk dorje was not a prolific author, but the texts he did write had an important impact on mahamudra teaching. Now, i thought perhaps it will be beneficial for all of us to learn about mahamudra practice, not just a general introduction but about practice. Mahamudra vipashyana from the ocean of definitive meaning. Mahamudra ocean of definitive meaning the source of. The song of mahamudra the song of mahamudra by tilopa mahamudra is beyond all words and symbols, but for you, naropa, earnest and loyal, must this be said.
Mahamudra practice s o far, i have been teaching about mahamudra in a very general sort of way. Instead, a sublime translation of the root text exist. During the flourishing of the mahamudra teachings in india in the 8th to 12th centuries there were innumerable people who practiced mahamudra and who then attained realization through this practice. Then, mahamudra introducing the nature of mind might not even take one hour. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Difference between dzogchen and mahamudra dharma wheel. The mahamudra entry protocol a series of guided practices that enable us to quickly enter into direct, nonconceptual experience. Introducing mahamudra a s i was requested, i am going to give teachings on mahamudra. The mahamudra eliminating the darkness of ignorance. Mahamudra ocean of definitive meaning teachings in 2004 2004. Buy mahamudra the ocean of true meaning by karmapa wangtchug dordje, havlat, henrik isbn. Ninth karmapas ocean of definitive meaning pdf the ocean of definitive meaning is by the ninth karmapa and is one of the most profound and famous texts on mahamudra and is of vital importance even.
Dzokchen focuses on awareness and how it differs from mind, as well as on purity and spontanaity. Of these, 84 individuals became very famous and were. Dzogchen and mahamudra, two great paths lions roar. These teachings by the dzogchen ponlop rinpoche on the mahamudra vipashyana section of the ninth karmapas ocean of definitive meaning were given only to those formal students of his who had completed the mahamudra shamatha practice requirements set out in the 2003 nalandabodhi sangha retreat. You may call it an introduction or summary of mahamudra. To receive the greatest benefit from these words of tilopas, a practitioner must give. Mahamudra, as a teaching, is presented in an enormous amount of texts, some of which might take a very long time. Mahamudra meditation is simultaneously the most profound of meditative disciplines and the most accessible for modern practitioners. Teachine ogf mahamudra the son og f mahamudra b, y tilop 2a 5 the vow of mahamudra, by garmap rangjana dorjg 3e 1 the essential of mahamudr s practicea, as given by the venerabl lame a kong ka 37 art u th. Mahamudra, a sanskrit word meaning great seal, refers to an advanced and sophisticated system of meditation on the nature of the mind, and the realizations gained through it.
Dzogchen and mahamudra, the great perfection and the great seal, are powerful meditative systems for revealing the nature of mind, explains adeu rinpoche. Ninth karmapas ocean of definitive meaning, thrangu rinpoche. In the teachings contained in this book, thrangu rinpoche has distilled the essence of the ninth. According to thrangu rinpoche, mahamudra practice is especially appropriate for westerners. The ocean of definitive meaning is by the ninth karmapa and is one of the most profound and famous texts on mahamudra and is of vital. It will also be very much an introduction to, or a. The generally accepted translation of mahamudra is the great seal. Similarly, in approaching mahamudra from the perspective of shinay, lhaktong, and their union, a structural path laid out by the polymath jey gampopa, and as passed on from him down to the 9th karmapa, wangchuk dorje in the ocean of definitive meaning as well as kyabje bokar rinpoche in his essentialized distillation of wangchuk dorjes. The ninth karmapas ocean of definitive meaning khenchen. Teachings on mahamudra upadesha by thrangu rinpoche pdf. Mahamudra focuses quite a bit on the coexistent emptinessappearance, or emptinessbliss.
One who never harms the nonabiding nor the principles of nondistinction, upholds the tantric precepts. The ninth karmapas ocean of definitive meaning paperback. Traditionally passed orally from teacher to disciple, mahamudra instructions point the meditator to the innate perfection of every experience. Interestingly, khenchen thrangu rinpoche previously published a commentary on the very same original text under the title.
The ocean of definitive meaning by the ninth karmapa 15561603 is the most profound and famous text on mahamudra ever written and is of vital importance. In tantra, the meaning is recognizing the fully endowed, actual buddha within, the flawless mind. The particular format of instruction which character izes the. Tsong kha pa 14thcentury is arguably the most important and influential philosopher in tibetan history. Mahamudra the ocean of true meaning by wangchug dorje karmapa, 9783744889568, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The ninth karmapas ocean of definitive meaning khenchen thrangu rinpoche. Between 1990 and 1995, thrangu rinpoche taught on mahamudra in five retreats held at big bear lake in california. Ngondro and mahamudra the lama of many lifetimes and when one cant find a teacher experiencing difficulties with rituals buddha nature mahamudra, buddha nature within all sentient beings i think i can the meaning of sangye outer, inner, and ultimate refuge mind freefromelaboration progressing in practice the four yogas. In this new book, khenchen thrangu provides an exhaustive. Sounds true mahamudra for the modern world dharma ocean. He who abandons craving and clings not to this or that, perceives the real meaning given in the scriptures. The magazine sought to present the teachings of recognized and fully qualified lamas and teachers, with an emphasis on the karma kagyu and the shangpa kagyu lineages.
The usage and meaning of the term mahamudra evolved over the course of hundreds of years of indian and tibetan history, and as a result, the term may refer variously to a ritual handgesture, one of a sequence of seals in tantric practice, the nature of reality as emptiness, a meditation procedure focusing on the nature of mind, an innate blissful gnosis cognizing emptiness nondually, or. That one first consult one of thrangu rinpoches many texts on mahamudra andor attends a retreat on mahamudra given by him or one of mmcs certified teachers. Karmapa ixmahamudracommentary onthe ocean of definitive. Living in amazement as the three bodies of the buddha.
A teaching for the mountain hermit written in the first half of the. The ocean of definitive meaning ngedon gyamtso, a translation made by elizabeth callahan nitartha publications. It comes from the roots maha, meaning great, and mudra, meaning symbol or gesture. Mar 29, 2017 the meaning of mahamudra is found in its name. Tilopa was considered the founding father of of the kagyu lineage in tibet. The chariot for travelling the path to freedom phags lam bgrod pai shing rta, the principal karma kagyu ngondro. Karma chagmey karma chagsmed, for example, wrote a unified pair of mahamudra and dzogchen, meaningful to hear phyagrdzogs zungjug thospa donldan, based on a pure vision of. Dec 12, 2011 similarly, in approaching mahamudra from the perspective of shinay, lhaktong, and their union, a structural path laid out by the polymath jey gampopa, and as passed on from him down to the 9th karmapa, wangchuk dorje in the ocean of definitive meaning as well as kyabje bokar rinpoche in his essentialized distillation of wangchuk dorjes. It is moreover correct that the translator is far from being reliable regarding mahamudra practice. Mahamudra ocean of definitive meaning the source of karma.
Preliminaries refuge, prostration and bodhicitta the explanation of how to practice this mahamudra of the undeclined lineage of the precious kagyu is divided into three sections. According to the tradition of mahamudra, we experience all of our suffering because we misperceive. As for the ganges mahamudra of tilopa, it is one of the most famous dohas of the mahamudra siddha tradition. The great symbol referred to is the wisdom of emptiness, which is the very nature of our mind and of all phenomenaany object or idea the mind can observe or become aware of. Shenpen osel magazine between the years of 1997 and 2003, kagyu shenpen osel choling published transcripted buddhist teachings in the triannual magazine shenpen osel. This unique mahamudra meditation instruction treatise is known for its lucidity and its original kagyu lineage style, serves as a stepbystep personal guide to the mahamudra practices. As explained earlier, this is considered the pinnacle of all the teachings of the buddha. It is also a high quality textbook on mahamudra, but i no longer own it gave it away to someone so i cant do a pointbypoint comparison. The source of karma kagyu mahamudra teaching marpa the source of dakpo kagyu the kagyu lineage traces its origin back to the historic buddha shakyamuni and the primordial buddha dorje chang through many great masters to marpa, the great translator and yogi, who brought huge volume of the unbroken lineages from india to tibet, and initializing. Mahamudrathe ocean of true meaningkarmapa wangchug dorje karmapa wangchug dorjemahamudra the ocean of true meani. The ocean of definitive meaning by karmapa wangchuk. In the first three modules of the course, we progress from the essential meaning of mahamudra to the practices of mahamudra shamatha and vipashyana. As the ocean of definitive meaning contains the most detailed and direct oral instructions on mahamudra meditation ever put into writing, this revered. The text is compiled by the ninth gyalwa karmapa, his holiness gyalwa karmapa, the ninth reincarnation.
The dzogchen ponlop rinpoche has restricted listening to this mp3cd to only. He did not write it but he compiled it from all the practices of maha mudra, that was there already, which came to him, which he had received and practiced and which had the unbroken lineage of transmission up to him. The life of tilopa and the ganges mahamudra thrangu. Mahamudra ocean of definitive meaning year 4 7 master. It offers a detailed, uniquely comprehensive presentation of instruction on both the view and the practice. Essentials of mahamudra is a commentary on tashi namgyals text. A turning point on the path in which we are directly introduced to the awakened state. Jul 29, 2009 buy mahamudra the ocean of true meaning by karmapa wangtchug dordje, havlat, henrik isbn.
Mahamudra ix karmapa the ocean of definitive meaning. It may be helpful to read one or both of the two appendices appendix a intro. Mahamudra can denote a body of teachings within tibetan buddhism, which uses mahamudra as a means to view the world as it exists, for all its beauty and perfection. This book not only gives a biography of tilopas life and how he met his eight main students, but it also gives a detailed commentary on his most famous instructions on mahamudra meditation called the ganges mahamudra. Mahamudra in india, the appropriateness of mahamudra meditation becomes evident. It is practiced by the kagyu, gelug and sakya schools of tibetan buddhism. It is a real pleasure for me to make available an audio version of one of the greatest masterpieces of buddhist thought, mahamudra the. I respectfully bow at the feet of my peerless guru, lord of that which pervades everywhere, master of those with actual attainment, who expounds, in a denuding manner, the diamond strong vajra sphere of mind, parted from what can be expressed in speech, inseparable from mahamudra, the great seal of reality, the all. The usage and meaning of the term mahamudra evolved over the course of hundreds of years of indian and tibetan history, and as a result, the term may refer variously to a ritual handgesture, one of a sequence of seals in tantric practice, the nature of reality as emptiness, a meditation procedure focusing on the nature of mind, an innate blissful gnosis.
Mahamudra simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A fullcapacity audience was captivated by a full day of mahamudra teachings with zasep tulku rinpoche in owen sound. Mahamudra ocean of definitive meaning teachings of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The mahamudra eliminating the darkness of ignorance part one. The crowd in the fullcapacity conference room heard the approaching drums, echoing down the halls like a rhythmic heartbeat, and the lovely rising voices of the singers. Without making an effort, but remaining natural, one can break the yoke thus gaining liberation. Jul 22, 2017 mahamudra is a sanskrit term meaning great symbol. Epitome oef an introduction to th sie yogax osf naropa the epitom oef a n introductio to thn e. Download pdf oceanofreasoning free online new books in. Namo mahamudraya homage to mahamudra, the great seal of reality.
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