35th Annual Seminar at Rangjung Yeshe Institute
As it is
already tradition in Kathmandu, in November of 2015, at Rangjung Yeshe
Institute, happened the 35th Annual Seminar, which's subject was “The Path
to Enlightenment”. During 12 days many activities
were guided by Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tsikey
Chokling Rinpoche and Phakchok Rinpoche.
Several teachings, practices and some empowerments were held. It was a time
full of joy and great interest for everyone.
The
students of RYI were present in all activities and many students of the
Rinpoches joined from different parts of the world, as they do every year. Some
local Tibetan and Nepali practitioners also were present during the seminar and
others came only to pay respect and devotion to their masters.
The
institute and the Rinpoches created a real familiar and enjoyable environment.
We had not only moments of practices and teachings, but also time to do any
questions that could be important to us and even join lunch together sometimes
when Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche invited us.
We had
special schedule in RYI during the seminar and the Institute sponsored us,
covering the seminar fee. This way we were able to attend the teachings and
empowerments and keep some regular classes. Everything passed in a really
organized and harmonic way.
These days
were a great opportunity to integrate the academic approach in which we are
being instructed in RYI with the realization of the masters. The masters transmitted their natural view
and realization about different aspects of the path in the Tibetan Buddhism;
the understanding and view that arise through their profound realization, as
result of the many years of study, contemplation and meditation.
I was
really moved to listen to many senior students exposing how important these
teachings and practices were to them as
they had the opportunity to breakthrough all the conceptual understandings.
Thus, these were very precious days. Under the guidance of these realized
masters we could go into more subtle
aspects of the understanding and training, creating a really balanced education
that is taught at the RYI.
~ Ani Choedzin from Brazil
Comments