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The Four Mindfulnesses by Gelek Rimpoche

The Four Mindfulnesses The Four Mindfulnesses - On the basis of a poem by the seventh Dalai Lama with commentary by Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, written as transcripts of talks held by Gelek Rimpoche in 2005 and 2006. Download the entire ebook here  (193 pages):

 The Four Mindfulnesses  

Who is Kyabje Ling Rinpoche?

Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, also known as Kyabje Ling Dorjechang, was a prominent Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader and teacher. He held the title of Ling Rinpoche, which is one of the highest-ranking positions in the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, the same school that the 14th Dalai Lama belongs to. The title "Rinpoche" is an honorific term used to address respected Tibetan Buddhist teachers and lamas. Kyabje Ling Rinpoche was born in Tibet in 1903 and recognized as the reincarnation of the previous Ling Rinpoche. He served as the senior tutor to the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, from a young age. This role involved providing religious and spiritual education to the young Dalai Lama, who would later become the spiritual and political leader of Tibet. The Calm Abiding Regarding mindfulness, Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, like many Tibetan Buddhist masters, taught mindfulness as an essential practice in the path to spiritual development and awakening. Mindfulness, or "Tibetan: Trenpa," is often referred to as "shamatha" in Tibetan Buddhism, which means "calm abiding." In the context of Tibetan Buddhism, mindfulness involves cultivating focused attention and mental clarity. Practitioners are encouraged to develop a calm and stable mind by paying close attention to their breath, thoughts, and bodily sensations. This practice helps individuals gain insight into the nature of their minds, emotions, and the impermanent nature of all phenomena. Progressing along the path to enlightenment While specific teachings on mindfulness may vary among Tibetan Buddhist teachers, the fundamental principles of mindfulness, such as cultivating awareness, concentration, and equanimity, are emphasized. These qualities are considered essential for progressing along the path to enlightenment. Kyabje Ling Rinpoche's teachings would have likely included guidance on mindfulness as part of the broader teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, helping students develop a deep and transformative understanding of their own minds and the nature of reality. However, for specific details about his teachings on mindfulness, you may need to refer to his writings, teachings, or the accounts of his students and followers.  

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Tibet House US Gallery is delighted to partner with  The Allen Ginsberg Estate and Jewel Heart International this fall on an exhibition of unique images by celebrated visionary poet Allen Ginsberg, curated by Ben Paljor Chatag & Peter Hale.   The exhibit opens on Tuesday, September 21st with timed tickets available to view the gallery.  More details to follow. Video Credit: @tikos tikosphoto.com   #tibethouse.us #allenginsberg #jewelheart #gelekrinpoche #jewelheartinternational #philipglass @thisispattismith @philipglassmusic #buddhism #tibetanbuddhism @annewaldman @benpaljor (at Tibet House US) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTX5VlllN_H/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Mini Mindfulness Break for May 15, 2021 . Use Compassion to Protect Yourself . Use compassion, not anger, to motivate you to protect yourself, and [have] compassion toward the person who's giving you the trouble. Compassion rather than hate is what helps. . Gelek Rinpoche, "What to Do When the Anger Gets Hot" . #mindfulness #mindfulnessbreaks #minimindfulnessbreak #minimindfulnessbreaks #meditation #mindfulmeditation #thepresent #peace #quotes #mindfulnessmatters #dailymeditation #thichnhathanh #thay #plumvillage #fathereli #vietnam #tuhieu #zen #awakening #compassion #giving #UseCompassiontoProtectYourself #GelekRinpoche #WhattoDoWhentheAngerGetsHot . Visit the link in the bio or mountainsangha.org/offer-what-you-can for a Special Offer on Guided Meditations and Books! . https://www.instagram.com/p/CO5Zcp0p34X/?igshid=gdy64rgty2vi

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"The Ven. Gelek Rinpoche, Tibetan meditation teacher and his friend composer Philip Glass resting with Dharma Gossip after lunch on the lawn outside dininghall-shrineroom of Waterloo State Park in Midst of week-long "Jewel Heart" Buddhist Practice-Retreat near Ann Arbor, Michigan July 30, 1991 “(photo and caption: Allen Ginsberg, courtesy Stanford University Libraries / Allen Ginsberg Estate) • Gelek Rinpoche was born this day in 1939 in  Lhasa, Tibet. He would have been 80 years old. Happy birthday Gelek! • #gelekrinpoche #tibethouse #jewelheart #tibet #tibetanbuddhism #philipglass #allenginsberg #americanrimpoche • (at Ann Arbor, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4DaaG3h0nZ/?igshid=19u9d78tcglrp

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Warhol “Super Star” Taylor Mead & Tibetan Lama, Gelek Rinpoche, chance meeting on 2nd Avenue, Lower East Side, NYC Fall 1992. (photo: Allen Ginsberg, courtesy Stanford University Libraries / Allen Ginsberg Estate )  #twobuddhas #taylormead #gelekrinpoche #tibet #buddhism #queer #andywarhol #theflowerthief https://www.instagram.com/p/B0vl_BohAG-/?igshid=18ws5znhyrtof

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"H.H. Tenzin Gyatso XIV Dalai Lama, Tibetan Learning Center,W ashington, N.J. September 20, 1990." (photo: Allen Ginsberg, courtesy Stanford University Libraries/Allen Ginsberg Estate) #dalailama #buddhism #tibetanbuddhism #gelekrinpoche #tibetan #spiritual #meditation #jewelHeart #allenginsberg #tenzingyatso (at Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BndyS0BlTon/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hvokwkt2nqer

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Bob Thurman and Philip Glass,  Jewel Heart Summer retreat, Yankee Springs, MI August 1993 (photo: Allen Ginsberg, courtesy Stanford University Libraries/Allen Ginsberg Estate) #bobthurman #gelekrinpoche #jewelheart #philipglass #tibetanbuddhism #buddhism #beatpoet #allenginsberg   #photography #literature #vajrayanabuddhism (at Yankee Springs Township, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnwGj6qnDGS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w4soh0z9dlmy