The registration for “Words of My Perfect Teacher” is closed. We started this class in 2022 and are getting close to its completion. If you’re interested in future classes and teachings, please let us know.

Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche is continuing his commentary on “Words of My Perfect Teacher” (Tibetan: Kun-zang La-may Zhal-lung) by Paltrul Rinpoche.
The classes will be broadcast on Zoom on Saturdays from 5:30 to 7 pm. We are currently on the fourth chapter of Part 2 on Mandala Offering.

The text is available through the links below.

Words of My Perfect Teacher

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From the Sutras:

Until the sublime dual merit is fully earned, The sublime Sunyata cannot be comprehended.

Therefore, the compassionate Buddha, skilled in techniques, has shown innumerable ways to earn merit. Of these, the offering of the mandala is the most excellent.

Part One: common preliminaries

1. Difficulty of Obtaining Leisure and Endowment

2. Transitory Nature of Life

3. Shortcomings of Cyclic Existence

4. Cause & Effect of Karma

5. Benefits of Liberation

6. Following a Spiritual Teacher

Part Two: Uncommon Preliminaries

1. Taking Refuge

2. Arousing Bodhicitta

3. Vajrasattva Meditation and Mantra Recitation

4. Offering the Mandala to Accumulate Merit and Wisdom

5. Kusali Accumulation

6. Guru Yoga