Compassion in the Modern World with Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

In the Buddhist tradition, compassion is both cultivated and a natural instinct. Learning how to emphasize compassion in one’s life and mind not only helps reduce the causes of suffering, but also elevates our state of mind enabling us to engage positively with a world that deeply needs it. This training of the mind dates back to the Buddha and the great masters of India, particularly the teachings of Lord Atisha and his teacher Lama Serlingpa, who emphasize expanding oneself through a sense of universal responsibility to uplift one’s environment.

During this weekend program, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche will explore fundamental concepts of lojong, or mind training, and how to apply the timeless teachings in our modern world.

The event is Friday evening from 7:30 to 9pm, and Sunday evening from 7:30 to 9pm. Tickets are available for the full event, or if needed, choose a single evening.

Ani Pema Chödrön recommends his teaching:

“Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche is my principal teacher at this time and I know from firsthand experience that his words will inspire you and give you lots to work with on a daily basis. He is the real deal."

Raised in a monastic environment, Rinpoche received extensive training in all aspects of Buddhist doctrine. In particular he received the teachings of the Nyingma lineage from his root teacher, Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Rinpoche also studied extensively under Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Nyöshul Khen Rinpoche and the great scholar Khenpo Rinchen.

In 1989 Rinpoche moved to the United States with his family and began a five-year tenure at Naropa University as the first holder of the World Wisdom Chair. During that time Rinpoche founded Mangala Shri Bhuti, an organization dedicated to establishing a genuine sangha of the Longchen Nyingtik lineage in the West. Rinpoche is the author of many books including Training in Tenderness: Buddhist Teachings on Tsewa, The Radical Openness of Heart that Can Change the World.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mt Olive Lutheran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, United States

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