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From Tsadra Foundation Advanced Contemplative Scholarships
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I am not sure what programs are considered advanced, but besides the courses and practices I mention above, I participate in the Tara Triple Excellence program, an online step by step practice program. +
International Buddhist Academy, Nepal (4 months) 2009 - 2010
Namdrolling Shedra, India. (2 years) 2013 -14 +
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No, because my Gurus told me not to do so, but to do the combination of practice, retreat caretaker and self-study from the start up until now. Regarding the topics and literature of my self-study, I consulted and heeded the advice of H.E. Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, H.H. Holiness Sakya Trizin, Gar Shabdrung Rinpoche and followed the recommendation of my sister Ngawang ChÑkyi. +
Khenpo Pema Sherab "The Precious Wishfulfilling Jewel" - Teachings divided in several Summer seminars +
Dharma Gar with Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche since 2012
Buddha Nature (Maitreya) and Nature of Mind (Longchenpa with Chamtrul RInpoche since 2012 +
Santi Maha Sangha Shedra by Namkhai Norbu +
From January 2010 to April 2011 I began the parallel programme with Rigpa London where we studied the Words of My Perfect Teacher and the Zindri, as well as Rigpa's mengak study pack.
I attended a 7 day teaching of the 37 practices of a bodhisattva by Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche in Boudha, Nepal in June 2011.
I attended a 3 day teaching of Bodhicharyavatara by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche in Bir, India in August 2012.
In July 2014 I attended a 7 day teaching of Parting from the Four Attachments by His Holiness Sakya Trizin in Chanteloube, France.
From 2013 to 2016 I began self study of Madhyamika video and audio teachings with text commentary by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. Then was very fortunate to attend his madhyamika teachings in Kathmandu, Nepal from 1 - 7 October 2015. +
Santi Maha Sangha Shedra with Namkhai Norbu +
Mingling Dorsem, cycle of teachings completed (with Venerable Khandro Rinpoche).
Ngedoen Gyamtso cycle, of which 4 years are completed (with Venerable Khandro Rinpoche).
Amitabha cycle, completed at Kagyu Ling.
Vara Yogini cycle, completed at Kagyu Ling. +
2004-2015 : Minling Dorsem, cycle of teachings completed (with Venerable Khandro Rinpoche).
Ngedoen Gyamtso cycle, of which 6 years are completed (with Venerable Khandro Rinpoche).
Amitabha cycle, completed at Kagyu Ling with Anila Rinchen.
Vajra Yogini cycle, completed at Kagyu Ling with Lama "Umze"Gyaltsen and Anila RInchen.
The Words of my Perfect Teacher : at Kagyu-Ling and Dordogne .
Tshagya tshenpši mšnlam, with VKR.
Tsik sum Nedek, with VKR. +
I spent 1 year studying at Rangjung Yeshe Institute in Nepal in 2007. +
* Minlling Dorsem Cycle (2004-2015)
by Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche in France
based on Ati Zab Don, with Rabsel Nangwa Commentary
- General and specific Ngondros
- Creation and completion stage
- Preparation of the element for the rituals (tormas, etc.)
- Use of the instruments
* Differents texts studied in the context of the summer retreat
in Chanteloube, France
- Gyelse Thogme, 37 Boddhisattvas practices
- Langri Thangpa, 8 stances on mind training
- and so much more
* Philosophy studies and the bases of debate (2010-2011)
in CHTS, Dharamsala
- the 4 schools
- logical categories
- basis of Lorig and Tarig
* Ngedeun Gyamtso (2012-...)
by Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche in France
- root text
- quotes from several sources linked to it
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Three months retreat and study with Thich Nhat Hanh in Plum Village, France.
Month Long study and meditation retreat ith Palden Sherab Rinpoche, Padma Samye Ling, New York.
Tergar Institute in Bodhgaya, two month retreat and study with Mingyur Rinpoche.
Two Month Tibetan Language, beginner level, Tergar Institute, India.
Strict traditional closed retreat with Taklung Tsertrul Pema Wangyal Rinpoche, Dordogne, France, from July 2007 to December 2012.
Strict solitary retreat, study, reflection and meditation, March 2013 to present. +
I took two Sutrayana Courses on the Hinayana and the Mahayana through Dharma Ocean and a couple practice courses online. I also participated in weekly dharma study groups while living at Shambhala Mountain Center in 2016. I took Lama David Curtis’s Tibetan language class level 1-2 in Spring 2019-Summer 2019. +
KNSL Teaching Room: Foundational Buddhist Philosophy
Start date: 2020/10/05End date: 2021/12/31 +
The gradual retreats imparted by Lama Djinpa on Shiné-hlaktong, Lo-djong, Preliminaries, Bardo teachings, Vajrayoguini and Mahamudra. +
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I am in an advanced studies program at Diamond Mountain due to be completed in the
spring of 2010. This course of study began in 2005. I have also completed six years of open
teachings. +
Except for the years when I was living at Gampo Abbey or while I have been living at Orgyan Osal Cho Dzong, most of my study has been individual study. When the opportunity arises, I attend weekend or weeklong sessions with visiting teachers. In addition, I have had a few opportunities of greater length: In the summer of 1996, I studied for two months with Thich Nhat Hanh in Plum Village in France. I was in Shedra at Gampo Abbey for two years. These were semester-long programs offered in the spring and fall of 1999 and 2000. In the summer of 2000, I attended two months of Seminary at Shambhala Mountain Centre. Following that, I completed independent study and group classes over a 6 month period to qualify as a Meditation Instructor in the Shambhala tradition. I attended Shedra at Mindrolling Lotus Gardens in July 2011 and 2012. +
From March 1999 untill November 1999 in Dag Shang Kagyu
From November 1999 untill December 2000 in Mirik, Rumtek and Pullahari.
From August 2004 untill April 2008 in Dag Shang Kagyu's Shedra
From April 2008 untill September 2011 in DSK's retreat center +
I have attended a study program in the Shedra of Dag Shang Kagyu about the Lam Rim, the Kagyu gradual path by Gampopa. Our teacher was V. Lama SÅ¡nam Gyamtso. +
