H.E. Garchen Rinpoche says that it is extremely important to follow the 37 Bodhisattva Practices. They cover a wide range of topics from impermanence to emptiness to conduct for spiritual development that will lead directly to enlightenment.
Suggested donation: $50 non-members; $40 members. Vegetarian lunch included. No one will be turned away for financial reasons. Registration opens at 9am the day of the retreat.
Biography
Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche
Khenpo Choephel Rinpoché comes from Drikung Thil Monastery in Tibet, the head-monastery of the Drikung Kagyu lineage, where he held the title of Chant and Ritual Master.
Khenpo Rinpoché was ordained a monk by Vajradhara Pachung Rinpoché at a young age. While at Drikung Thil, he received many teachings and instructions first from Pachung Rinpoché and later from Pachung Rinpoché's successor, Gelong Rinpoché, Vajradhara Tenzin Nyima. Aside from having received extensive teachings in Mahamudra from these two great masters, Khenpo also received teachings from H.H. Chungtsang Rinpoche, H.E. Soktrul Rinpoche, H.E. Nyatak Rinpoche, and many, many others and is a master in the ritual-traditions of Drikung Thil himself. Khenpo also received training in debate and philosophy at Drepung Monastery in Tibet. Before he left Drikung Thil for Nepal, Khenpo Rinpoché served as the chant-master of the monastery. In 2007, he was appointed "Khenpo" by Drikung Thil Monastery and was sent as its representative to the Tibetan Meditation Center in Frederick, Maryland where he now is a Spiritual Director. Gentle and unassuming, Khenpo Rinpoché teaches in a relaxed yet engaging manner, and is a joy to be around. His teachings are incisive, direct and heart-felt.
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