Gaden Jangtse Monk’s North American Tour 2007-2008
 
THE MONKS Geshe Jigme Tharpa Tour leader Tamdin Tsechok Chant Master Lobsang Damcho Mandala Master Lobsang Tsundu Ritual Master GADEN JANGTSE MONASTERY The original Gaden Jangtse Monastery was established in 1409, in Lhasa, Tibet by the great teacher and scholar, Je Tsong Khapa. It was the second largest monastery in Tibet, at one point housing 7,000 monks. Nothing of that monastery remains today. Since the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959, Tibet’s Buddhist Temples were virtually all destroyed and the very treasures of Tibetan heritage were confiscated. The communist Chinese invasion of Tibet is one of the worst human rights violations in modern times more than one million Tibetan’s killed, thousands of monasteries looted and destroyed, ancient scriptures burned, the language itself outlawed. A great exodus has been taking place as Tibetans flee persecution within their native land and seek sanctuary in India. Rebuilding of the monasteries has been made possible by the Indian government through donations of land since 1959. A new Gaden Jangtse Monastery was built in South Central India for about 300 monks. Now the same monastery serves over 2,600 monks and growing with the continued increase in Tibetan refuges looking for education and religious freedom. This tour represents efforts to expound the profound heritage and to generate funds specifically for food and educational supplies. Many of these monks will spend their entire lives at the monastery, working for the benefit of all sentient beings. Please assist their fundraising efforts through the GADEN JANGTSE MONK’S TOUR by contacting us, so that this irreplaceable tradition may continue, flourish and benefit all sentient beings. RITUALS & TEACHINGS Because of the purity of their practice and because of the sincerity of their wish to bring peace and happiness to all sentient beings, the initiations, teachings, consultations and rituals offered by the Gaden Jangtse monks are most powerful in dissipating karmic obstacles and generating countless blessings. Sand Mandalas Using ancient techniques and profound devotion, the monks create intricate sand portraits of the celestial mansions of the enlightened beings. Simply seeing these sacred mandala leaves a powerful positive karmic imprint on our mind streams. Dharma Teachings Three Principles of the Path Four Nobel Truths Eight Verses of Mind Training General Introduction of Buddha Dharma You may request any other teachings that are desirable for you. Initiations Vajrasattava Green Tara Buddha of Compassion White Tara Medicine Buddha Manjushiri Amitaba You may also request initiation that is not mentioned in the above list. Mo Divination Mo Divination is a uniquely Tibetan form of prediction. The word itself means “to check” and to learn to do this requires long study and training. Because of his unique ability, Geshe la has agreed to share his gift for divination with those who wish to do so. Pujas Monks are happy to perform pujas base on individuals request. House Blessing Tara Puja Medicine Buddha Puja Jangwa the purification ritual for the death. Puja for the protectional deity. Butter Sculptures The art of sculpturing different deities, flowers and religious drawings with colored butter by applying skillful thumb and finger techniques. For more information, detailed schedule of event or for any scheduling requests please contact the program coordinator: Nima Nedup E-mail: nimanedup@yahoo.com (626) 329-9075 Contact.htmlmailto:nimanedup@yahoo.comshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1