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Aug20 30
Khensur Rinpoche
Lobsang Tsephels
Teaching
at Edmonton
Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Tsephel was born in Litang, Tibet, in 1931. Rinpoche formally entered Litang Monastery
at the age of nine. Subsequently, he entered Gaden Jangste Monastery and after many years of studying and
practicing Sutrayana and Tantrayana, Rinpoche was awarded the degree of Ngagrampa Geshe from Gaden
Monastery as recognition of his achievement in 1992. He has taught at Namgyal Monastery, Nechung Monastery,
and the Tibetan Library in Dharamsala. In 2001, Rinpoche became the abbot of Gaden Jangtse Monastery. In
2005, he had the extraordinary honor of being inducted into that monasterys esteemed line of lineage masters.
After serving the monastery for 7 years, he has recently completed his tenor as the Abbot of Gaden Jangtse
Monastery. In addition to being a highly recognized scholar and teacher, Khensur Rinpoche has demonstrated an
equally profound commitment to practice. In order to benefit as many people as possible, he has traveled
extensively around the world to propound Buddhas teachings. As a teacher, Rinpoche places strong emphasis
on the practice of Dharma both on and off the meditation cushion. As a master of Highest Yoga Tantra, Rinpoche
gives initiations as requested by his students, which can be accompanied by profound and detailed
commentaries. Out of his extraordinary kindness, Rinpoche has offered the initiations of Guhyasamaja,
Yamantaka, Cittamani Tara, Heruka Chakrasamvara and Vajrayogini, along with lengthy commentaries and
teachings on Guru Yoga and Deity Yoga practices. In addition, Rinpoche holds frequent retreats, which he
personally leads, to give students the opportunity to learn the practices correctly and deeply. Retreats he has
lead in the past include Yamantaka, Vajrasattva, Amitabha, Cittamani Tara, Avalokiteshvara, and Nyung-Na.
Teaching Schedule
DATE
TIME
TEACHING
AUG 20
7:00PM - 9:00PM
AUG 21
7:00PM - 9:00PM
AUG 22
6:30PM - 10:30PM
AUG 24
7:00PM - 9:00PM
AUG 26
7:00PM - 9:00PM
TEACHINGS ON PROSTRATION
AUG 29
10:00AM - 1:30PM
AUG 30
10:00AM - 1:30PM
GURU PUJA
LOCATION
PHAT QUANG TEMPLE
3104 48 STREET,
EDMONTON, AB
Teachings on Prostration
In Buddhism, prostration is a way to show reverence to the Three Jewels: namely the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. There are many
benefits associated with prostration, it not only can purify negativities and accumulate positive merits, but also creates a cause for one to
achieve a favorable rebirth with a perfect body.