The pure teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, are in fact the teachings of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni if traced back to their origins. Spreading these teachings is in itself a daunting task, but the challenges are compounded if in a place where Tibetan Buddhism is not yet established.
Lama Jampa Ngodup explains the Amitayus practice
Venerable Lama Jampa Ngodup has done exactly that, tirelessly spreading and preserving the Buddha’s teachings even in China, which until recently did not view religion in a favourable light. This is a testament to the great compassion and dedicated focus of this Lama, one of the most renowned Gelugpa teachers of our time.
From 6 to 22 March 2013, Lama Jampa Ngodup gave an extended 17-day teaching on the Lamrim based on the text “Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand”, originally an oral discourse given by His Holiness Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. The discourse was recorded, edited and later published by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche.
Approximately 80 people were in attendance, comprising both lay students and ordained Chinese monastics. Among the ordained attendees were Venerable Guru ZhiMin, the abbot of Duobao Lecture Monastery in the Zhejiang Province of China, and eight Mahayana monks and nuns.
Venerable Guru ZhiMin is the abbot of Duobao Lecture Monastery in the Zhejiang Province of China
Over the course of the teachings, Lama Jampa Ngodup also bestowed both the sogtae or life-entrustment initiation of Dorje Shugden and the Amitayus long-life initiation, an extremely auspicious and potent combination.
The Dorje Shugden sogtae was conducted on 11 March 2013. Dorje Shugden, who arose in fulfilment of his oath to protect Lama Tsongkhapa’s teachings, has assisted numerous lineage lamas such as Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche, Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, Kyabje Ling Rinpoche and Kyabje Zemey Rinpoche, protecting their works and deeds.
As Dorje Shugden is in actuality the Buddha of Wisdom Manjushri compassionately manifesting in a worldly form, it is easier for modern practitioners to establish a connection with this enlightened being, making his practice most efficacious. In fact, in H.E. Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche’s sungbum (collected writings), an incident was recorded during which the 16th Karmapa, on a visit to Nepal, advised,
You will have no choice in the future but to practise this Protector; there will come a time when you need him [Dorje Shugden].
Following in the footsteps of renowned Gelugpa masters before him, Lama Jampa Ngodup continues to contribute to the widespread practice of Dorje Shugden alongside other lamas of his generation.
Lama Jampa Ngodup ended the teachings with an Amitayus long-life initiation, which brings the blessings of good health, long life and the precious opportunity to engage in further Dharma activities.
Lamrim teachings given by Lama Jampa Ngodup Rinpoche
Eight Mahayana monks and nuns were also present
Lama Jampa Ngodup teaches about Dorje Shugden’s practice
Many were in attendance
Lama Jampa Ngodup gives the Amitayus long life initiation
Group photo with Venerable Lama Jampa Ngodup
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Fong
Posted on October 10, 2016 #1 AuthorSo auspicious for this teaching of the Lamrim by Venerable Lama Jampa Ngodup in China. Rejoice for all those who were presesnt to receive the sogtae of Dorje Shugden and the Amitayus long-life initiation, an extremely auspicious and potent combination.
It’s also wonderful news to see the harmony between the Vajrayana and Mahayana schools as well as lay and ordained monks and nuns, coming together to read the words of the Buddha.
It is indeed a boon to read that the 16th Karmapa did advise that we will need Dorje Shugden. as per the quote from the article –
H.E. Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche’s sungbum (collected writings), an incident was recorded during which the 16th Karmapa, on a visit to Nepal, advised,
You will have no choice in the future but to practise this Protector; there will come a time when you need him [Dorje Shugden].
It was so very compassionate of Dorje Shugden to arise within the 6 realms to be near us and be able to render swift assistance to us.
Alice Tay
Posted on March 20, 2017 #2 AuthorIt is not easy being a teacher these days especially teaching in dharma. I respect Lama Jampa Ngodup and his decision that following in the footsteps of many great Gelugpa masters to widespread practice of Dorje Shugden no matter how difficult and challenging that he need to take it. With his great compassion, about 80 people including both lay students and ordained Chinese monastics are fortunate to receive his teachings and also sogtae and the Amitayus long-life initiation. I rejoice for them.