LISTENING, CONTEMPLATING, MEDITATING
" At this time when the difficult to gain ship of leisure and fortune has been obtained, ceaselessly hearing, pondering and meditating day and night in order to liberate oneself and others from the ocean of cyclic existence is the Bodhisattva’s practice."
The Thirty Seven Bodhisattva Practices
ABOUT KHENPO TSERING TASHI
Khenpo Tsering Tashi was born in Sershul Tibet in 1976. He took the vow of an ordained monk at age 16 from Khenpo Trig Gyaltsen in Arid Monastery in Tibet. At the age of 19, he studied the philosophy of Sutra and Tantra under the guidance of Great Khenpo, Khenchen Choying Chabdhel Rinpoche for three years. He also received the complete transmission of the Seven treasuries of Longchenpa from Khenpo Sherab, a heart disciple of Khenchen Choying Chabdhel Rinpoche. Due to his profound experience and knowledge in Buddhist philosophy, he was conferred the title of “Khenpo” by Khenchen Pema Tsewang.
Khenpo Tsering Tashi was imprisoned in 2003 for two years after Chinese officials claimed a book he wrote titled “The Future of Tibet” was against the Chinese policy. After he was released in 2006, Khenpo left Tibet for India and went to receive an audience with His Holiness The Dalai Lama. He was later appointed by the office of His Holiness The Dalai Lama to study Chinese language in Taiwan.
Khenpo has also published many books and translated several renowned classical literatures including 6th Patriarch Zen Master Hui Neng’s “Platform Sutra” and Dao Te Ching from Chinese into Tibetan.
COMING SOON
Phowa Practice Retreat
Dear All,
Yeshikhorlo cordially invites you to participate in the Phowa Practice Retreat scheduled to be held from January 12th to 14th, 2024. This retreat will take place at Sinofield Edu Retreat, located at 77 Scott Ave, Lerura NSW 2780.
Event Schedule:
- Instructor: Khenpo Tsering Tashi
- Check-in: 12/1/2024, Friday, starting at 3:00 PM.
- Retreat Focus: Delving deeply into the teachings of Phowa practice, exploring its essence and practical applications.
- Check-out: 14/1/2024, Sunday, concluding at 4:00 PM.
This retreat promises a rich learning experience aimed at helping participants gain a deeper understanding of Phowa practice, providing guidance and inspiration for individual spiritual growth.
Important Notes:
- Participants must have taken refuge.
- Participants must have received empowerment (initiation).
- Participants are required to vow to complete either 100,000 recitations of the Vajrasattva mantra or 10,000 recitations of the 100- Syllable Mantra of Vajrasattva.
Contact Information:
- Diana: +61 449 698 199
Event Fees: Members: $460, Non-members: $480
Registration Deadline: 31/12/2023
This will be an enriching journey into the practice of Phowa, and we look forward to sharing this meaningful time with you. Thank you for your attention and support!
Event Host: Yeshikhorlo Tibetan Buddhism Association Australia
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Meeting The Lotus Born
Seven Line Prayer, Le’u Dunma and the Shower of Blessings explanation, practice, meditation The six-day【Meeting The Lotus Born】retreat was successfully completed under the guidance of Khenpo Tsering Tashi. First of all, Yeshikhorlo would love to express our gratitude to Gebchak Rigpa Har-Sey to invite Yeshikhorlo to join this retreat. The retreat was held at the
【GULU RINPOCHE RETREAT】
The Gulu Rinpoche Retreat was very successful held by Yeshikhorlo Tibetan Buddhist Association. The success of our retreat is due to the combination of many factors. Firstly, we have a great instructor Khenpo Tsering Tashi to teach everyone about this special Gulu Rinpoche Retreat. Khenpo thoroughly explained and demonstrated the Dharma practice for the students
Guru Rinpoche Empowerment by HH Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche at Campbelltown Civic Hall
On August 14 (Sunday), HH Namkhai Rinpoche gave audience and Guru Rinpoche empowerment as well as oral transmission of mantras at Campbelltown Civic Hall. On August 15 (Monday), Yeshikhorlo students and Bhutanese students offered vegan lunch to Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche at Jiang Nan Gallery in Darling Habour.
【ULLAMBANA】Recitation Ceremony
Yeshikhorlo organised the Ullambana Recitation Ceremony on 14th August 2022 through ZOOM. The event was particularly successful under the instruction of Khenpo Tsering Tashi, especially those who participated online and prayed for special devotion. “The Basic Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva Sutra” says: “If there are men and women who do not cultivate good causes
ABOUT YESHIKHORLO TIBETAN BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION
“Yeshikhorlo” in Tibetan means “Wheel of Wisdom”. It was founded and established in Sydney Australia by Khenpo Tsering Tashi in 2016.
Yeshikhorlo Tibetan Buddhist Association Is a non-profit association that offers regular online and on-site dharma teachings, courses, retreats, ceremonies, discourses, seminars and workshops.
Yeshikhorlo strives to benefit and awaken sentient beings through Buddhism, promote and maintain the roots of Tibetan traditional language and culture as well as improve the quality of human life through listening, contemplating and practicing of Buddha Dharma.
Some popular courses taught frequently at Yeshikhorloo include: Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, Vimalakirti Sutra and Madyamaka: Entering the Middle Way and The Heart Sutra.
OUR YEARLY ONLINE COURSES
WORDS OF MY PERFECT TEACHER:
A Complete Translation of a Classic Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism Composed by the charismatic, wandering master Dza Patrul Rinpoche (1808-1887) in a retreat cave in the Tibetan valley of Dzogchen, The Words of My Perfect Teacher is a quintessential introduction to the spiritual practices common to all Tibetan Buddhist schools, in a unique combination of exceptional profundity and colourful expression. Although it was written for practitioners of the Longchenpa Nyingthik in the Nyingma tradition, it is directly accessible to the Western, modern reader who wishes to follow an authentic path to liberation. This course is a two year study program taught under the instruction of Khenpo Dza Tsering Tashi.
THE BODHICARYAVATARA:
A guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life Written in India in the 8th century by Śāntideva who was Buddhist monk at Nalanda Monastic University in India. This text has ten chapters dedicated to the development of the mind of enlightenment (Bodhicitta) through the practice of the six perfections in sankrist known as Pāramitās. The chapters include The benefits of bodhicitta (the wish to reach full enlightenment for others), Purifying bad deeds, Adopting the spirit of enlightenment, Using conscientiousness, Guarding awareness, The practice of patience, The practice of joyous effort, The practice of meditative concentration, The perfection of wisdom and Dedication. This course is a one year study program taught under the instruction of Khenpo Dza Tsering Tashi.
MADYAMAKA COURSE
Yeshikhorlo has competed the teachings of "Catuhśataka" by Arya Deva and is in the process of teaching Mādhyamakavatara by Chandrakriti. Mādhyamaka, also known as "the emptiness doctrine" refers to a tradition of Buddhist philosophy and practice is founded by Indian Buddhist monk and philosopher Nagarjuna (c. 150 – c. 250 CE). The foundational text of the Mādhyamaka tradition is Nagarjuna’s Mulamadhyamakakarika which means "Root Verses on the Middle Way”. Mādhyamaka refers to the ultimate nature of phenomena as well as the non-conceptual realization of ultimate reality. The five great reasonings of Madhyamaka elicits the realization of the true nature—Emptiness— as meditation. The roots of this extremism are grasping and clinging, the true hindrances to our realization of emptiness. So the great Madhyamaka masters used the five great reasonings to break down our grasping tendencies and usher us into the absolute nature of emptiness. Grasping and clinging are obstacles to our realization of the true nature because they do not accord with the way things are, with the natural state. They are hindrances because they take us away from the nature. The five Madhyamaka reasonings will smash down and remove our grasping and conceptual fabrications, illuminating the true nature of both subject and object.
- All courses are currently on going, welcome to enroll any course that you are interested in.
- The Bodhicaryavatara course Term 2 will start on 28/09/2022, welcome to enroll.
ABOUT MEMBERSHIP & DONATION
FREE BASIC MEMBER
- You will receive information and updates of courses, events, activities and lectures hosted by Yeshikhorlo.
STANDARD MEMBER
- Suitable for new beginners in Buddhism
- You will receive information and updates of courses, events, activities and lectures hosted by Yeshikhorlo.
- You will be entitled to priority reservation for events as well as discount in prices.
- Invitation to participate in annual committee meetings and thank-you event.
- Annual fee AUD$20 (on time) + Registeration fee AUD$10 (one time payment)
BODHISATTVA MEMBER
- Suitable for individuals who desire to study Buddhism in depth.
- You will receive information and updates of courses, events, activities and lectures hosted by Yeshikholo.
- You will have rights to vote in our committee meetings.
- You will be entitled to priority reservation for events as well as discount in prices.
- Invitation to participate in annual committee meetings and thank-you event.
- Birthday special blessings and prayers by Khenpo Tsering Tashi
OUR PROGRAM ONLINE & ON-SITE
MONTHLY GURU RINPOCHE TSOK OFFERING
- On the 10th Tibetan Calendar of every month
- ONLINE via ZOOM for international students
- ON SITE Tsok in Katoomba Sydney
MONTHLY LUMINUOUS GREEN TARA RETREAT
- Date: 21/11/2022
- Time: 10:00 -- 14:00
- Venue: Rigpa Sydney, Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center
- 158 Australia St Newtown NSW 2042
YEARLY TIBETAN SAKA DAWA EVENT & VESAK DAY CELEBRATION
- Students will practice vegetarianism during the entire month of Saka Dawa as well as accumulate Shakyamuni mantras, followed by Guru tsok offerings, prayers, meditation and dedication of merits to all sentient beings.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK & DECEASED
- This is an online practice where students from around the world gather via zoom to pray for the sick or deceased along with Khenpo Tsering Tashi every fortnight.
