2020 Archive
December 2020
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche commemorates the 601st year of Gaden Ngamchö, the special occasion when Je Tsongkhapa attained parinirvana and enlightenment.
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche and all at Yongzin Lingstang Labrang joyfully celebrate the 31st anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
November 2020
༄༅། །འཛམ་གླིང་ས་ཕྱོགས་གང་ས་ནས་རང་ཅག་རྣམས་ཀྱི་འདྲེན་མཆོག་༸སྐྱབས་རྗེ་ཡོངས་འཛིན་གླིང་མཆོག་སྤྲུལ་རིན་པོ་ཆེའི་སྐུའི་འཁྲུངས་སྐར་ཉིན་མོར་སྤྱི་ཚོགས་དྲ་ལམ་ཁག་དང་། ཞལ་པར་སོགས་བརྒྱུད་ནས་འཚམས་འདྲི་ཞུས་པར་ཐུགས་དགྱེས་ཚོར་ཆེན་པོ་གནང་སོང་བས་ཐུགས་རྗེ་ཆེ་ཞུ། ཡོངས་འཛིན་གླིང་ཚང་བླ་བྲང་ནས། །
Yongzin Lingstang Labrang would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation on behalf of H.E. Ling Rinpoche, for all of the kind birthday greetings,
warm wishes, long-life prayers and expressions of love sent to Rinpoche from all around the world yesterday, on the joyful occasion of Rinpoche’s birthday.
Rinpoche was delighted to receive your messages and prayers, and sends his love to all!
With thanks from all of us at Yongzin Lingtsang Labrang.
October 2020
࿑ འབྲས་ལྗོངས་ས་གནས་ལེའུ་བདུན་མ་འབུམ་ཐེར་སྨོན་ལམ་ཆེན་མོའི་ལྷན་ཚོགས་ནས་ཇི་ལྟར་གསོལ་འདེབས་ཞུ་དོན་ལྟར་༸སྐྱབས་རྗེ་ཡོངས་འཛིན་གླིང་མཆོག་སྤྲུལ་རིན་པོ་ཆེ་མཆོག་ནས་སྩལ་བའི་བཀའ་སློབ། ཕྱི་ལོ་༢༠༢༠ཟླ་བ་༡༠ཚེས་༡༧ཉིན།
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche was invited to share a message on the occasion of the 8th Liu Dun Bhumther Monlam Chenmo by the Liu Dun Bhumther Monlam Committee, in Sikkim, India.
July 2020
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche was invited for the occasion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 85th Birthday to speak about His Holiness' 4 Commitments: Promoting human values of compassion & warm-heartedness; Fostering religious harmony; Preserving Tibetan culture, language and ecology; and Reviving classical Indian studies of the mind & emotions.
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche was invited to speak at the global launch of Dhamma Chakra Day 2020 on Asadha Poornima, organized by the International Buddhist Confederation, with support from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
June 2020
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche was invited as the Chief Guest to provide a Welcome and Introduction to the 7th Annual Saka Dawa Interfaith Conference, hosted by Kurukulla Center (FPMT) in Boston, Massachusetts USA.
May 2020
Special Vesak Day Message from His Eminence Ling Rinpoche
Today is famously regarded in the Elders' lineage as the holy anniversary of the Incomparable Lord Buddha's birth, Enlightenment, and Parinirvana. It is a precious opportunity for us followers of the Buddhist teachings to align all our behaviors over the next twenty-four hours with our Teacher's instructions and to engage in virtue and abandon negativity through recalling the story of His Eminence's life and His Eminence's exalted activities of body, speech, and mind.
Furthermore, this time is an opportunity for us to continue developing our inner mental continuum as a means for taming and controlling our conduct. In fact, it is taught that the ultimate intent and goal of the Buddha's teachings is to show us that the primary means by which we are to become proper adherents of the teachings, in conjunction with maintaining a vast altruistic motivation, is nothing other than to strive in taming the mind.
In particular, it is now widely recognized that the methods for training the mind, as found in the Buddhist teachings are like an excellent medicine that generates mental happiness and tranquility for all individuals—whether they accept the Dharma or not. We should all, therefore, make efforts to engage in activities that benefit others with a thought of heartfelt compassion. To sustain this unremittingly throughout our day to day lives is, I believe, extremely important.
As His Holiness, the Dalai Lama states in his prayer known as "The Resounding Drum of Truth" (Smon tshig bden pa'i rnga sgra):
For all those who suffer from the misery of poverty, oppression, and torture,
Beset by harm, pestilence, or an imbalance of the elements,
May all their hardships and obstacles, outer and inner, be fully pacified,
And may they revel eternally in the glory of every happiness and bliss.
With sincere prayers that all this will come to pass exactly as is expressed in these words.
Ling Rinpoche
7th May 2020
New Delhi, India
His Eminence Leads Prayers for Global Prayer Week
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche led prayers for those impacted by COVID-19, in support of Global Prayer Week - Virtual Vesak 2020, which is organized by the International Buddhist Confederation in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The world needs the power of prayer to heal and recover not just from the pandemic, but also from the causes that lead to contagion, calamities and the destruction of nature. Let's join Buddhists and other faiths all around the world in this Global Prayer Week. Let us offer our collective prayers for peace to the victims of COVID-19 and their families, full recovery to those infected, and strength to everyone at the front line of efforts to stop the pandemic.
Greetings for Buddha Purnima Celebration
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche was requested to speak on the special occasion of the Virtual Vesak 2564th Buddha Purnima Celebration & Global Prayer Week, organized by the International Buddhist Confederation in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Voice of Tibet Interview
His Eminence was recently interviewed by Voice of Tibet where His Eminence spoke on several topics, ranging from COVID-19, His Eminence's current activities to sharing inspiring advice about how we can use this time positively for transformation and hopeful guidance to the Tibetan communities.
Interviewer: The pandemic Covid-19, originated in Wuhan - China and has spread around the world, indiscriminately affecting people from all walks of life. As the world is facing such a crisis, some view it from a religious perspective, in recognizing the impermanent nature of our life. Today we have invited His Eminence Ling Rinpoche to talk about how we can learn from this experience. Rinpoche is being interviewed from Delhi - India.
His Eminence: Tashi Delek to all the listeners and viewers, greetings to all - Tibetans and other listeners who have joined us today. I would like to thank Voice of Tibet for inviting me to come on their show today and talk about the current situation.
Interviewer: How are you Rinpoche? Are you staying in Delhi at the moment?
His Eminence: Yes I am. I was touring New Zealand during the month of March and I was supposed to continue on to Australia but as the situation escalated with Covid-19 I had to cut my visit short and return to Delhi. I have been staying in Delhi and I am in good health.
Interviewer: I would like to seek Rinpoche's advice regarding the current situation. Being a high Lama, Rinpoche is likely to be spending his time studying and practicing in his private residence. The situation many of us are facing at the moment is being forced to isolate at home. Can you advise us on how to view our current state?
His Eminence: We are indeed facing an unbelievably serious situation with the Covid-19 virus and it is disheartening. It affects us badly as human beings - so many are suffering. It is an infectious disease and even if one hasn't contracted this virus, still it brings fear, worry and distress in our communities. It affects us on a personal level and on a community level. Globally it creates havoc in our lives - financially and otherwise. It is really dismal. We need to make prayers and to do whatever we can to help.
However, when I look at it on a personal level, I assess my situation as a monk. Apart from ...
April 2020
To all my Dear Friends in Australia,
I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation for your kind invitation to attend the Festival of Tibet in Brisbane. I regret that due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, I am unable to be with you in person at this event, which makes an important contribution to international Tibetan community development and to raising the profile of Tibet's unique cultural tradition in the context of Australia's multi-cultural society.
I hope and pray that you are all keeping safe and well. My congratulations to you all for your ability to adapt so quickly and effectively to the rapidly changing circumstances leading to this online gathering today. I am writing from India and would like to reassure everyone that I am in very good health.
I have been praying for all beings who are suffering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and particularly for those who have tragically lost their lives. This global crisis has left millions experiencing illness, grief and extreme hardship. We have all been required to drastically change our lives to prevent the spread of the virus.
In Australia, the standard of living is generally quite high, and the health care system is world-class. Nonetheless, every precaution must be taken to prevent the disastrous situations we are sadly witnessing in other highly developed nations. The Australian Government has made a very swift and encouraging response to protect its citizens by introducing social distancing regulations and by providing substantial income support to those in need.
I feel confident that the leaders of your great country are doing everything in their power to minimize the impact of the pandemic on the Australian population.
I feel deeply grateful to all those courageous people in Australia and around the world who are making great personal sacrifices and placing themselves and their families at risk in order to alleviate the suffering of others, including health care workers, teachers, police, grocery store workers, public servants and all those who continue providing essential services at this time. It's also important to remember that countless people are caring for others at home, such as providing vital practical and emotional support to their loved ones, neighbors and strangers.
I would like to encourage everyone to continue helping and supporting each other, to overcome this difficult situation together.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time,
Ling Rinpoche
15th April 2020
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche is praying for all beings everywhere who are suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. This global crisis leaves millions of people experiencing illness, bereavement and extreme hardship due to a loss of income and livelihood.
While there is little practical support Rinpoche can offer at an international level, His Eminence feels particularly moved by the plight of India's poorest people at this time and wishes to contribute to relief efforts.
India has provided a home to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and a large population of Tibetans who have sought refuge in this great country. India is also His Eminence Ling Rinpoche's home. Rinpoche is therefore making a donation to the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES FUND), to be used for containment and relief efforts against the coronavirus outbreak in this country, and toward similar pandemic-like situations in the future.
Rinpoche prays that charities such as the PM CARES Fund will have every success in providing essential care and support to those people in most urgent need. Rinpoche extends his sincere, heartfelt appreciation to the Government of India for their efforts to contain the spread of the virus and save lives.
His Eminence feels deeply grateful to all those who are making personal sacrifices to alleviate the suffering of others and His Eminence encourages everyone to continue helping and supporting each other as much as possible, to overcome this difficult situation together.
Yongzin Lingtsang Labrang
New Delhi
7th April 2020
March 2020
The month of March began with His Eminence Ling Rinpoche's teachings in Auckland, New Zealand (NZ), kindly hosted by Dorje Chang Institute (FPMT). For three days, His Eminence taught on "Transforming Problems into Happiness: The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation," "Compassion and Loving-Kindness," and "Introduction to the Secret, Profound Practice of Tonglen," including a public talk on "A Peaceful Mind in a Turbulent World," at Avondale College Theatre. His Eminence also gave a special audience and talk to the Tibetan Community of Auckland and then visited and blessed the Palpung Buddhist Center, Tashi Gomang Center and Amitabha Hospice.
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche then traveled to Colville, Coromandel (NZ), giving three days of teachings at Mahamudra Center (FPMT). His Eminence taught an "Introduction to White Tara Practice" and the "37 Practices of a Bodhisattva," and then bestowed the Orange Manjushri Initiation. On 10th March, His Eminence arrived at Chandrakirti Meditation Center in Nelson (NZ), blessing the Wish Fulfilling Land, the prayer wheel, stupa and statues, before giving three days of teachings on "The Three Principal Aspects of the Path to Enlightenment," a public talk on "Overcoming Anxiety," and the White Tara Initiation.
His Eminence then traveled to Dunedin, (NZ) where His Eminence was warmly welcomed to Dhargyey Buddhist Center in Dunedin by Ven. Lhagon Rinpoche, center members and the public. His Eminence blessed the center and led a Guru Puja. On the following day, His Eminence blessed the center's stupa and planted a tree on the land where a plaque was presented to commemorate the auspicious event.
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche was given a very warm welcome to Phendey Dhargye Ling and farewell from Christchurch airport in New Zealand. His Eminence's departure was earlier than scheduled, due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Unfortunately, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and His Eminence Ling Rinpoche's concern for the safety and well-being of his students and the general public, the remainder of His Eminence's New Zealand tour and his planned visit to Australia had to be postponed. His Eminence returned safely home to India, where he continued to make strong prayers for the countless individuals and communities around the globe suffering the impact of the pandemic. Subsequently, many countries (including New Zealand and Australia) closed their national borders to mitigate the harmful spread of the virus.
February 2020
At the beginning of February, His Eminence Ling Rinpoche gave the Leaf Clad Goddess (Parnashavari) Initiation in Taichung, hosted by Drepung Loseling Taiwan. Parnashavari (Sanskrit) or Lomagyuma (Tibetan), dispels ignorance and protects from disease - in particular those of a contagious nature. This Initiation was widely requested due to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) and it was live-streamed in this instance for thousands of students.
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche’s tour of Taiwan continued at the Bliss and Wisdom Monastic Community where His Eminence was warmly welcomed by the Abbot, monks and dignitaries. His Eminence gave a talk, blessed the monastery and visited and blessed the new building site. His Eminence then visited and paid respects to a highly revered Vinaya Holder in Taiwan - Venerable Guo Ching of Cheng Chueh Monastery in Nantou. His Eminence was kindly greeted by Venerable Guo Ching and all the Abbots and monks, and His Eminence enjoyed a discussion with Venerable Guo Ching about promoting peace, loving kindness and compassion in the world. On the final day of his Taiwan visit, His Eminence had a special meeting and gave advice to members of Drepung Loseling Association of Taiwan, before being wished a heartfelt farewell at the airport by many kind hosts, friends and students, on his departure from Taiwan.
From 6th -14th February, His Eminence Ling Rinpoche visited Japan. The trip commenced in Kyoto, where His Eminence was very well received by the Abbots and Sangha at four World Heritage Temples. His Eminence then visited Tokyo where His Eminence gave a special audience and talk for Tibetans and supporters of Tibet, at the Office of Tibet in Japan. His Eminence gave a public talk about the benefits of the Tibetan Buddhist understanding of the reincarnation process, and about his own relationship with the Ling Rinpoche lineage and with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His Eminence also gave teachings on "Compassion Meditation and Practice" at Gogukuji Temple, Tokyo.
On 27th February, His Eminence arrived at Auckland Airport, New Zealand, where His Eminence was very warmly welcomed by representatives from local Buddhist Centers and members of the Tibetan Community in NZ.
January 2020
At the beginning of the new decade, His Eminence Ling Rinpoche traveled to Kaohsiung City in Taiwan, where His Eminence gave two days of teachings on the "Transmission from the Holy Mouth of Manjushri on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment" (Lamrim Jampal Yelung) and bestowed the White Manjushri Initiation. His Eminence visited the largest and most famous Buddhist monastery in Taiwan - the Fo Guang Shan Temple and was warmly received by the second Abbott of the Monastery (Head of International Relations). They enjoyed a long discussion about Buddha Dharma before visiting and paying respects at the Buddha's relic shrine in the temple, where Rinpoche made strong prayers for countless beings affected by tragic fires in Australia.
In Kaohsiung, His Eminence Ling Rinpoche visited ‘To I Plants Life Association' (an environment protection group), and His Eminence gave teachings on the "Three Principal Aspects of the Path" at Middle Way Center, and the "Eight Verses of Mind Training" for Drepung Loseling Association. His Eminence also visited and blessed the land for a new Drepung Loseling Taiwan Dharma Center. At Kaosiung Medical University, His Eminence gave a talk for doctors, nurses and hospital staff, on "When Medicine Met Buddhism: Wisdom Between Living and Death," organized by Kaohsiung Doctors' Medical Association.
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche's tour of Taiwan continued in Taipei, where His Eminence gave teachings on the "Eight Verses of Mind Training" at Drepung Loseling Center, bestowed the Buddha Amitayus Long Life Initiation at Do-Ngag Chi-Lin Center (FPMT), the Orange Manjushri Initiation at Gaden Shartse Center and the Buddha Samaya Protection Wheel Empowerment at Gyuto Taipei Center.
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His Eminence Ling Rinpoche continued a further two days of teachings in Taipei on the "Commentary from the Holy Mouth of Manjushri on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment" (Lamrim Jampal Yelung), with a White Tara Long Life Initiation, jointly hosted by Drepung Loseling Association of Taiwan, Do-Ngag Cho-Ling (FPMT), and Gaden Shartse Center. His Eminence led the students in reciting the "Eight Great Prayers" for the estimated one billion sentient beings who lost their lives in the Australian bush fires.
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His Eminence also gave teachings on the "Three Principal Aspects of the Path" at Yilan Peacock Monastery, "How to Have a Happy Life According to Buddhist Teachings" at Denzhi Dharma Center, and His Eminence Ling Rinpoche blessed the new center building of Drepung Loseling Association Taipei.
On 25th January, His Eminence Ling Rinpoche presided over the Guru Puja tsok offering at Drepung Loseling Association Taichung, on the occasion of Chinese New Year. His Eminence spoke about the benefits and merits of the tsok offering practice and about the meaning of New Year.
In Taipei, His Eminence gave a special audience to the Gomang Monastery Center's Geshes and members. His Eminence then gave the "1000 Deities Commentary" and the oral transmissions of the "Leaf Clad Goddess" (Parnashavari) and the "Three Principal Aspects of the Path to Enlightenment" at Thosam Norbuling Buddhist Center (Awakening Vajra), the "Seven Medicine Buddhas Initiation" and the oral transmission of the "Leaf Clad Goddess" mantra at Sera Jey Center.
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His Eminence visited and blessed the Sherab Lophel Ling Center. His Eminence Ling Rinpoche also gave "Introduction to Buddhism" teachings and the oral transmissions for the Refuge Prayer and the "Leaf Clad Goddess" (Parnashavari) mantra, at Maha Muni Buddhist Center.
At Jiang Siu Zeng Guang Buddhist Center (Awakening Vajra) in Taichung, His Eminence Ling Rinpoche gave a commentary on Lama Tsongkhapa's "In Praise of Dependent Arising", then His Eminence gave a Commentary on the "Foundation of All Good Qualities" and blessed and opened the new Wisdom Growth Buddhist Center in Tainan.
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