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Teachings by Root and LineagesLamas of All Major Lineages
Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling (NDDL) has hosted visits by head and lineage lamas of all four major traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. The events in 1972 and 1974 were organized by the Vajra Sangha, (NDDL’s predecessor) who also invited Nechung Rinpoche, the head lama of Nechung Monastery, to come to Hawai‘i. In 1976, Vajra Sangha disbanded, and Nechung Rinpoche established Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling and incorporated it as a 501(c)3 religious organization. In addition to courses and retreats at the NDDL temple in Wood Valley, public lectures were organized at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa and Hilo, the Hilo Meishoin, Hilo Hongwanji, Kona Daifukuji, Higashi Hongwanji and other Tibetan Buddhist centers. The programs at Wood Valley ranged from weekend seminars to month long retreats. They covered all aspects of the Buddhist path, from fundamental topics to the Highest Yoga Tantras and Dzogchen. This list of teachings gives a broad overview of the depth and extent of the Buddhist teachings as preserved and taught in the Tibetan tradition. Following is a chronological list of the lamas, their visits and teachings given at NDDL: 1972Thanksgiving 1972His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma lineage Teaching: Peace, Brotherhood & Happiness 1974December 11–15, 1974His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche, Shangpa Kagyu lineage Teaching: Refuge and Bodhicitta, Avalokitesvara and Mahakala initiations 1975November 1975 – May 1983 in residenceVenerable Nechung Rinpoche, reincarnate lama of Nechung Monastery Teaching: Foundations of Tibetan Buddhism, Gampopa’s The Jewel Ornament of Liberation, Twelve Links of Interdependent Origination, Bodhicaravatara, a Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life, Nagajuna’s A Letter to a Friend, Tibetan Book of the Dead, Overview of Lam Rim the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, Basics of Tantra, Kunzang Lamai Shelung (Words of My Perfect Teacher), Dzogchen Meditation, Tibetan Language, Intro to Tibetan Astrology, and much more. 1976June 1, 1976His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche, Shangpa Kagyu lineage Teaching: Wisdom‑Energy: Buddhist Meditation, Philosophy and Psychology June 26–27, 1976Gyaltrul Rinpoche, Nyingma lineage Teaching: Tibetan History, Philosophy and Language November 1976His Holiness 16th Karmapa, head of Karma Kagyu lineage Visit and lunch 1980October 27–30, 1980His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso Teaching: Religion and the Importance of Practice 1983June – September 1983Geshe Lobzang Jamsphel Classes: Understanding Buddhism, Tibetan Dream Interpretation, Tibetan Way of Healing, Tibetan Language, and Shantideva’s "Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life" 1985May 5–9, 1985 and October 27–November 19, 1985His Holiness the 98th Ganden Tripa Jamphel Shenphen, head of Gelug lineage Teaching: The Heart Sutra, Lam Rim the Graduated Path to Enlightenment, Mahamudra, Initiation and Commentary of Yamantaka August 1985His Holiness Pema Norbu Rinpoche, head of the Nyingma lineage Teaching: Initiation of Duk Kar, the White Umbrella Goddess October 11, 1985Lama Zopa Rinpoche, founder of Foundation for the Preservation of Mahayana Buddhism (FPMT) Teaching: Tibetan Tantra 1986January 8–20, 1986Chakdud Tulku Rinpoche Teaching: Psychology of Death and Dying, empowerment and commentary of Red Tara, Twenty‑one Tara Mandala, Chod, "View, Meditation and Action" March 15–31, 1986His Eminence Ludhing Khen Rinpoche, head of the Ngor sub‑sect of Sakya lineage Teaching: Samatha and Vipassana, Avalokitesvara Initiation and Commentary, Vajrayogini Blessing and the complete commentary on the 11 Yogas and meditations in a 11 day semi‑retreat June 24–26, 1986His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche, Shangpa Kagyu lineage Teaching: Bringing Meditation into Daily Life, The Essence of the 6 Yogas of Naropa. October 1986Lama Lodru Rinpoche, Kagyu lineage Teaching: Buddhist Basics November 1–10, 1986Venerable Lati Rinpoche, Ganden Jangtse Monastery Teaching: Blessing of Green Tara and Commentary, Introduction to Tantra, "Death, Intermediate State and Rebirth" 1987April 25–26, 1987His Holiness Drikung Chetsang Rinpoche, head of Drikung Kagyu lineage Teaching: Individual Responsibility towards World Peace, Healing mind and Body through Buddhist Meditation — Medicine Buddha blessing and commentary May 22–28, 1987Jetsun Kushog Chime Ludhing, Dolma Podrang of Sakya lineage Teaching: Women on the Spiritual Path, Women in Buddhism: the Dakini Principle, Empowerment (Je Nang) of Green Tara and teachings January 1988Jamgon Khontrul Rinpoche, Kagyu lineage Words of inspiration and tea January 14–25, 1988His Holiness the 98th Ganden Tripa Jamphel Shenphen, head of Gelug lineage Teaching: "Twelve Links of Interdependent Origination", Samatha Meditation, Initiations and practices of Vajrapani, Hayagriva and Garuda August 25 – October 1, 1988His Eminence Tara Rinpoche, Sharpa Choje of the Gelug lineage Teaching: Atisha's "Lamp Illuminating the Path to Enlightenment", Empowerment of Yamantaka and teachings on the Generation Stage meditation practices; led a one month retreat and the concluding fire rituals. White Tara long life blessing. October 1988Lama Tarchin Rinpoche Teaching: Introduction to Dzogchen November 10–13, 1988Jetsun Kushog Chime Ludhing, Dolma Podrang of Sakya lineage Teaching: The Four Immeasurable Meditations — Love, Compassion, Joy, Equanimity November 1988Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche Tea with Jetsun Kusho Chime Ludhing November 16 – December 11, 1988His Eminence Ludhing Khen Rinpoche, head of the Ngor Sub‑sect of Sakya lineage Vajrayogini Blessing and the complete commentary on the 11 Yogas and meditations in a 11–day semi–retreat. 1989January 6–9, 1989His Eminence Chogye Trizin Rinpoche, head of Tsarpa sub-sect of Sakya Teaching: The Essential Meaning of Tantra, A brief explanation of the Kalachakra Tantra, Avalokitesvara blessing, teaching on the Avalokitesvara meditation and mantra Om Mani Padme Hung. August 1989Venerable Nechung Kuten Thupten Ngodrup, Medium of Tibet’s Chief State Oracle Teaching: The Essence of the Dharma August 1989Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche Guru Rinpoche Tsok with Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Nechung Medium August 23–30, 1989His Holiness Sakya Trizin, head lama of the Sakya lineage Teaching: Parting from the Four Attachments, "The Thirteen Golden Dharmas", a treasure of the Sakya Lineage, Vajrakilaya Initiation, Sakya Pandita’s "Gift of Dharma" November 1989 – January 1990Khamtrul Rinpoche, senior Nyingma lama Teaching: "Kun‑zang La‑may Shel‑lung" Words of My Perfect Teacher, common and uncommon preliminary practicesm, Yeshe Lama (restricted) 1990May 18–23, 1990Venerable Lati Rinpoche, Ganden Jangtse Monastery Teaching: "Wheel of Sharp Weapons" — a teaching on mind training, "The Heart Sutra", Initiation of Yamantaka, Yamantaka self‑initiation and commentary August 23–September 23, 1990His Eminence Tara Rinpoche, Sharpa Choje of the Gelug lineage Teaching: Foundational Teachings, Empowerment of Yamantaka and teachings on the Generation Stage meditation practices; led a one month retreat and the concluding fire rituals. White Tara long life blessing. 1991January 27–29, 1991Venerable Yangthang Rinpoche, Nyingma lineage Teaching: View, Meditation & Action, Avalokitesvara and the 1000 Buddha Empowerment November 29–December 1, 1991Venerable Bokar Rinpoche, senior Kagyu lama Teaching: Vajrayana Techniques of Meditation — techniques of Shamatha, Vipassana and Mahamudra meditations in the Vajrayana tradition. 1992January 1992Venerable Locho Rinpoche, senior lama Gelug lineage, Drepung Losaling Monastery Teaching: Teaching on the Tara Protecting from the Eight Fears September 25–28, 1992Khamtrul Rinpoche, senior Nyingma lama Teaching: "The Four Themed Precious Garland", an introduction to Dzogchen November 6–20, 1992Jetsun Kushog Chime Ludhing, Dolma Podrang of the Sakya lineage Teaching: Vajrayogini Blessing and 10 day commentary. 1993June 18–21, 1993His Holiness Terton Tsogyal Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok Teaching: Bodhicitta and Dzogchen, Revelations of Manjusri, Guru Yoga, Empowerment of Guru Padmasambhava, Teachings on the 7 Line Prayer, Buddha in the Palm of the Hand, Empowerment of Dorje Phurba Gurkhukma (Vajrakilaya) and Commentary. December 18–20, 1993Lodi Gyari Rinpoche, special envoy to H.H. the Dalai Lama in the USA Lecture: Tibet. Self‑determination and the International Community 1994February 20, 1994Lama: Lama Tarchin Rinpoche Children's Program April 17–18, 1994His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso Teaching: Wisdom and Compassion: Generating the Mind of Enlightenment April 1994Nechung Kuten Thupten Ngodrup, Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche, and monks of Nechung Monastery - Thupten Damchoe, Pema Dorje, Rinchen Gelek, Tenzin Rinchen October 6–17, 1994His Holiness Drikung Chetsang Rinpoche, head of Drikung Kagyu lineage Teaching: Healing mind and Body through Buddhist Meditation — Medicine Buddha blessing and commentary, "Fivefold Path of Mahamudra", Initiation and Teachings on Milarepa, Chod and Phowa. November 25–29, 1994His Eminence Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa, head of the Jonang lineage Teaching:"37 Practices of the Bodhisattvas", Kalachakra Initiation & Commentary on meditation practice, White Tara Long Life Blessing, plus A Multicultural Interfaith Spiritual Celebration. 1995July 29, 1995Venerable Jampa Rinpoche and monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery Program: Long Life Initiation and Creation of Sand Mandala August 16–September 4, 1995Lelung Shadpa'l Dorjee Rinpoche Teachings: Samatha (Calm Abiding) and Vipassana (Special Insight) Meditation, Introduction to Tantra, Vajrapani "Drop of Ambrosia" Permission, and White Tara Long Life Blessing. October 18–21, 1995Venerable Kushog Bakula Rinpoche, Indian Ambassador to Mongolia Teaching: History of India’s relationship with Mongolia October 19, 1995Kalu Yangsi Rinpoche, reincarnation of Kalu Rinpoche Tea with Venerable Kushog Bakula Rinpoche November 8–29, 1995His Eminence Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa, head of the Jonang lineage Teaching: Majik Labdron Initiation, Chod Initiations and Teachings 1996June 6–16, 1996Venerable Geshe Tenzin Chophel, Nechung Monastery Teaching: Foundation of Spiritual Practice, Meditative Quiescence and Vipassana September 20–24, 1996His Eminence Ludhing Khen Rinpoche, head of the Ngor sub–sect of Sakya lineage Teaching: Parting from the Four Attachments and Four Mandala Tara Practice. 1998August 7–9, 1998Lharampa Geshe Lobsang Khenrab, Drepung Losaling Monastery Teaching: Three Principles of the Path November 17–December 28, 1998His Eminence Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa, head of the Jonang lineage Teaching: Twenty–One Tara (uncommon) Annutarayoga Initiations and Commentary, Lam Rim (Stages of the Path to Enlightenment), Kalachakra for World Peace. 2001February 3–11, 2001Lharampa Geshe Lobsang Khenrab, Drepung Losaling Monastery Teaching: Bodhicharyavatara, Ten Non-Virtues April 20–22, 2001Khenchen Konchok Gyaltsen Rinpoche, senior lama of Drikung Kagyu lineage Teaching: Precious Human Birth, Transformation of Suffering, Impermanence, Karma, Bodhicitta, Taking & Sending Practice 2002January 24–27, 2002Khenchen Konchok Gyaltsen Rinpoche, senior lama of Drikung Kagyu lineage Teaching: Wisdom of Emptiness, Milarepa & Mahamudra August 30, 2002His Holiness Gyabje Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche, head lama of Nyingma lineage Teaching: Lama, Yidam, Khandro Dzogchen Teachings, Initiations & Commentaries of Guru Padmasambhava, Vajrakilaya, Medicine Buddha Healing Blessing, Hayagriva Wisdom Dakini Vajravarahi 2003Sakya Dakmo Kushog of the Sakya Phuntsok Podrang Teaching: The Significance of Arya Tara and Practice January 11–12, 2003Tashilhunpo Monastery Lamas & Monks Program: Sacred Dance & Chants, Amitayus Longevity & Healing Blessing, Sand Mandala Creation January 24–27, 2003Venerable Namgyal Khen Rinpoche (Geshe Thubten Dawa), abbot of Namgyal Monastery Teaching: Twelve Links of Interdependent Origination, Karma & Freedom on the Path of Liberation, the Four Noble Truths January 19, 2003Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, Nyingma lineage Teaching: Guru Yoga & the Nature of Mind March 8–9 2003Garchen Rinpoche, Drikung Kagyu lineage Teaching: Love, Compassion & Bodhicitta Sagadawa 2003His Holiness Drikung Chetsang Rinpoche, head of Drikung Kagyu lineage Tsok Ceremony May 2003Venerable Nechung Kuten Thupten Ngodup, Medium of Tibet’s Chief State Oracle Teaching: Vajrakilaya Blessing June 11–12, 2003His Holiness Sakya Trizin, head of the Sakya lineage Teaching: Vajrakilaya Empowerment & Commentary, Oral transmission of "Chanting the Names of Manjusri" August 26–28, 2003Venerable Lopon Thupten Damchoe, Venerable Gyaltsen Chophel, monks of Nechung Monastery, and Dr. Tenzin Namgyal Program: Buddhism and the Art of Happiness, Sacred Art of Tibet and Intro to Tibetan Medicine December 2003 – February 2004Venerable Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche, reincarnation of Nechung Rinpoche Teaching: Cultivating Bodhicitta, the Four Thoughts that turn the Mind toward Dharma 2004April 20–May 11, 2004Lharampa Geshe Lobsang Khenrab, Drepung Losaling Monastery Teaching: Birth, Dying & Intermediate State, The Heart Sutra November 25–28, 2004Lama Kunga Rinpoche, Sakya lineage Teaching: Vajrayogini Commentary & Retreat Sakya Dakmo Kushog of the Sakya Phuntsok Podrang Teaching: Green Tara Teaching and Practice 2005February 7–17, 2005Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, Nyingma lineage Teaching: Refuge & Bodhicitta, Fire Rituals June 9–22, 2005Lhanang Rinpoche, Nyingma lineage Teaching: Medicine Buddha Initiation & Commentary, Elements of Tibetan Wisdom, Anuyoga & Meditation December 17–18, 2005Khentrul Lodroe Thaye Rinpoche, Nyingma lineage Teaching: "Parting from the Four Attachments" 2006February 2006Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, Nyingma lineage Teaching: Elements of Dzogchen April 1–2, 2006Tulku Orgyen Zangpo Rinpoche, Nyingma lineage Teaching: Dream Yoga & Meditation October 8–9, 2006Venerable Khandro Rinpoche, Mindroling Teaching: Green Tara Initiation & Commentary, Yeshe Tsogyal Initiation & Commentary 2007January – April 2007Venerable Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche, reincarnation of Nechung Rinpoche Teaching: The Seven Point Cause & Result Method, Eight Verses of Mind Training September 21–23, 2007Venerable Dhakpa Tritrul Rinpoche, senior lama of Sera Monastery Teaching: Atisha’s Lamp for the Path of Enlightenment 2008May 10–11, 2008Venerable Tashilhungpo Khen Rinpoche, abbot of Tashilhungpo Monastery Teaching: Seven Points of Mind Training, Lama Chopa Tsok August 8–16, 2008Venerable Traga Rinpoche Teaching: Cultivating Refuge, Bodhicitta, Four Thoughts that turn the Mind, Vajrasattva Permission & Commentary, Manjusri Permission 2009February 23–26, 2009Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, Nyingma lineage Teaching: Performance of Fire Pujas February 25–26, 2009Venerable Jampa Sopa and Dzongkar Monastery monks Program: Yamantaka Increase Fire Ritual June 20 – August 30, 2009Lama: His Eminence Gongkar Dorje Dhenpa Rinpoche, head of Dzongpa sub-sect of Sakya Teaching: White Tara Long Life Initiation, Quintessential Instructions of Tantra, Garuda Initiation, White Mahakala Initiation, Heart Sutra commentary, Vajrapani Peace Fire Puja September 2, 2009Venerable Nechung Kuten Thupten Ngodrup, Medium of Tibet’s Chief State Oracle Teaching: Blessings of Vajrakilaya 2010January – April 2010Venerable Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche, reincarnation of Nechung Rinpoche Teaching: Eight Verses of Mind Training May 15–16, 2010Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, Nyingma lineage Teaching: Heart Advice of Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche 2011June 19, 2011Venerable Nechung Kuten Thupten Ngodup, Medium of Tibet’s Chief State Oracle Teaching: White Tara Long Life Initiation, History of Nechung Protector & Monastery, Vajrakilaya Blessing 2013February 9–10, 2013Tulku Yeshe Rinpoche Green Tara Initiation & Teaching, Tara Stories, Lha Sang Ritual September 7–8, 2013Lopon Thupten Damchoe, Nechung Monastery Teaching: The Significance of Sutra & Tantra, Tsok & Lha Sang Ritual September 21–22, 2014Venerable Ngakchen Rinpoche, Tashilhungpo Monastery Teaching: Eight Verses of Training the Mind 2014May 24–26, 2014Tulku Yeshe Rinpoche Teaching: Tibetan Zen, Vajrasattva Initiation & Guide to Practice, Explanation of Riwo Sang Chod Ritual. December 1–6, 2014Venerable Nechung Kuten Thupten Ngodup, Medium of the Chief State Oracle of Tibet Teaching: Vajrakilaya Blessing, Guru Rinpoche Initiation & Teaching on 7 line prayer, Guru Tsok 2015February 21–22, 2015Venerable Khen Rinpoche Jampa Tenphel & Khenpo Chokyi Gyaltsen Weekend Prayer Festival, Recitation of "Aspiration of Samantabadhra, King of Noble Prayers", Explanation of Seven Limb Verses. September 5–7, 2015Tulku Yeshe Rinpoche Excerpts from "Handbook for the Half Buddha", Dream Yoga, Troma Nagmo Empowerment & Chod Teachings, White Tara Wishfulfilling Wheel Long Life Empowerment 2016May 28–30, 2016Tulku Yeshe Rinpoche Refuge & Bodhicitta, 4 Thoughts, Guru Padmasambhava Initiation & Teachings November 25, 2016Venerable Arjia Rinpoche Lama Chopa Practice & Tsok Offering 2017May 27–29, 2017Tulku Yeshe Rinpoche Orgyen Menla Initiation, Three Words that Strike the Vital Point, Meditation Instructions September 2–18, 2017Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche Buddha Nature, Introduction to Tantra and White Tara Wishfulfilling Wheel Long Life Empowermen October 18–30, 2017Venerable Tenzin Chophel The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones, the Practice of View, Meditation & Action, a Discourse Virtuous in the Beginning, Middle & End; Explanation of the Praises to the Twenty–One Taras
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