One of the crucial ingredients to keeping the lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa intact and complete for the benefit of generations to come is the presence of pure lineage Lamas who are highly attained, sincere and stalwart in their practice of the Buddhadharma.
Venerable Achok Rinpoche is one such Lama who continues to turn the wheel of Dharma as taught by the lineage masters such as H.H. Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche, H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, H.H. Kyabje Ling Rinpoche and many others.
The images below capture Venerable Achok Rinpoche giving teachings and the oral transmission of Lama Tsongkhapa’s practice at Serpom Monastery in conjunction with the holy celebrations of Saga Dawa in 2014. Saga Dawa, also known as Wesak, is an important celebration of the birth, death and Enlightenment of Lord Buddha that is held throughout the 4th month of the Tibetan lunar calendar.
As Saga Dawa has such an auspicious significance, it is no surprise that any meritorious acts performed during this period are said to double the amount of merit they generate. At the peak of this period of celebration which occurs during the night of the full moon, merits are said to increase by 100,000 times. Hence, to bless, protect and benefit practitioners worldwide, Dharma masters like Venerable Achok Rinpoche will conduct the greatest of virtuous deeds, turning the Wheel of Dharma, at this time.
Teaching the Buddhadharma is considered to be the greatest act as it is the jewel of Dharma that enables sentient beings to remain connected to the great mind and abilities of the Buddhas. It also allows people the chance to support the Sangha community who uphold the teachings. Other meritorious acts that one can engage in during Saga Dawa include pilgrimages to sacred places, making offerings, circumambulating and prostrating around Buddhist monuments, or engaging in retreat.
Venerable Achok Rinpoche was born in Eastern India in 1976 and recognised as the 4th reincarnation of the lineage master from Lithang, Tibet. In his early years, Rinpoche focused on the memorisation of basic ritual texts. Only from the age of 11 did Rinpoche begin his formal education in philosophical studies including Madhyamika, Abhidharma, Paramana and Vinaya according to the Gelugpa lineage. Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche, another great master of our time is the personal spiritual guide to Achok Rinpoche.
Showing strong imprints from previous lives, Achok Rinpoche obtained a Geshe Lharampa degree with the highest honours from the Gelugpa Cultural Society in 1998, making him the youngest monk with such an achievement outside Tibet. Currently, Achok Rinpoche resides in the USA and gives regular teachings at the Gadenpa Buddhist Center in New York.
Please support us so that we can continue to bring you more Dharma:
Is greed okay if it helps develop more positivity (in small picture)? Distractions dissolve from themselves, getting involved only expands them, but aren't there hopes to be fulfilled in the long run by innvolment?
7 offering bowls (yes) but how many butter lamps for very small altar ? I am thinking of only one (which I can afford and the space is limited. Is one butter lamp acceptable ?
you might like to check the last comment on this page - maybe better to remove spam. https://www.dorjeshugden.org/temples/phelgyeling-monastery
If I recite the kawang prayer only in English, will it be still potent enough to clear my karma?
I am looking for help urgently and have been repeating the mantra Om Benza wiki bitana rakhia rakhia hung hoping for protection from any spirit or astral beings. How many days does it take before the help comes? Can he help with any type of being?
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Page Views By Country | ||
---|---|---|
Malaysia | 152,248 | |
United States | 70,019 | |
India | 38,056 | |
China | 25,595 | |
Singapore | 35,954 | |
Mongolia | 19,764 | |
Taiwan | 16,107 | |
Vietnam | 18,753 | |
United Kingdom | 23,836 | |
Brazil | 14,720 | |
Indonesia | 12,437 | |
Thailand | 9,053 | |
Canada | 12,503 | |
Nepal | 9,383 | |
Bhutan | 9,807 | |
Italy | 12,429 | |
Australia | 8,282 | |
Germany | 6,468 | |
South Korea | 3,788 | |
France | 5,270 | |
Switzerland | 5,862 | |
Spain | 4,955 | |
Mexico | 3,573 | |
Japan | 2,885 | |
Netherlands | 3,180 | |
Sri Lanka | 3,483 | |
Hong Kong | 2,892 | |
Russia | 3,615 | |
Philippines | 1,950 | |
Portugal | 1,538 | |
Ireland | 1,337 | |
Sweden | 1,828 | |
Cambodia | 1,103 | |
New Zealand | 1,265 | |
Austria | 1,574 | |
Norway | 2,123 | |
South Africa | 1,115 | |
Poland | 942 | |
Hungary | 1,312 |
Total Pageviews: | 568,593 |
---|
Alice Tay
Posted on December 7, 2016 #1 AuthorRejoice to see that Venerable Achok Rinpoche has returned and continue to turn the wheel of Dharma. This is important to have the lineage holder continue to spread dharma for the benefit of all sentient beings.