Tsongkhapa Meditation Centre or Centre de Méditation Tsongkapa is a Dharma centre in Canada dedicated to the preservation of the authentic Buddhadharma in general and the oral transmission lineages of the Gelug Tradition founded by the great master Je Tsongkhapa in particular. Founded by Venerable Zawa Tulku Rinpoche in August 2015 in the town of Sainte-Sophie, an hour away from Montreal, Tsongkhapa Meditation Centre was established to realise the deepest wishes of his Guru, Venerable Geshe Khenrab Gajam, to create a centre from which the compassionate Mahayana-Vajrayana Buddhist tradition instituted by the great Je Tsongkhapa could flourish.
Tsongkhapa Meditation Centre is located amidst lush woodlands
The reception of Tsongkhapa Meditation Centre
The main prayer hall of Tsongkhapa Meditation Centre
Protector Dorje Shugden hangs over the entrance to the main prayer hall
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche’s throne in the main prayer hall
The altar houses many Buddha statues, including Lama Tsongkhapa and his two main disciples
The Protector altar to Dorje Shugden is situated to the left of the main altar
A stupa containing the holy relics of the late Geshe Khenrab Gajam
Tsongkhapa Meditation Centre had the honour of being inaugurated by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche, who led many eminent lamas including Rabten Rinpoche, Kalden Rinpoche and Geshe Tsultrim Tenzin in prayer to consecrate and bless the new centre and its land.
After the prayers, Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche gave a teaching on the Segyu tradition of ‘The Hundreds of Deities of the Land of Joy (Tushita Heaven)’, from a text composed by Tulku Chokyi Nyima. Attendees were fortunate to hear Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche recite the text as he granted an oral transmission of this practice, which he himself had received from one of the greatest masters of the recent past, His Eminence Kyabje Lati Rinpoche.
Pictures from the Inauguration Ceremony
The main entrance was beautifully decorated for the opening ceremony
Auspicious signs were drawn on the ground to welcome His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche
The arrival of His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche
Guests entering the main prayer hall after His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche
Venerable Zawa Rinpoche gives a welcome speech
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche leads the consecration prayers
A short tour of the surrounding grounds
His Holiness Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche gives teachings on ‘The Hundreds of Deities of the Land of Joy’
Recitation of traditional Buddhist chants
The Secretary of Kalsang Mejung Phuntsok (Canadian Gelugpa Society) gives a speech
Venerable Zawa Rinpoche presents tokens of appreciation to the local dignitaries
Tibetan community leaders and local dignitaries with Venerable Zawa Rinpoche (front row, left) and Geshe Tsultrim Tenzin (right)
Guests are treated to traditional Tibetan delicacies
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Sofi
Posted on July 11, 2016 #1 AuthorTsongkapa Meditation Centre is so nicely set against the greens of the land. The clean and simple design shows of the altar and the Buddhas so beautifully. Venerable Zawa Tulku Rinpoche shows his dedication to his Guru, Venerable Geshe Khenrab Gajam by fulfilling his wish for a centre to spread Lama Tsongkapa’s precious teaching in Canada. Such blessings too to have so many eminent high Lamas, His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche, Rabten Rinpoche, Kalden Rinpoche and Geshe Tsultrim Tenzin in prayers to consecrate and bless the new centre and its land. The people in Montreal and its surroundings are indeed very blessed.
Stella Cheang
Posted on June 12, 2017 #2 AuthorCongratulations to the opening of Tsongkhapa Meditation Centre near Montreal, Canada. It is heartwarming to see the faith and unbroken guru Samaya growing strong in Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche lineage. The propitiating of Dorje Shugden is part of the lineage and by not abandoning the practice, the students are fulfilling the commitments made once they received Dorje Shugden Sogtae.
yin ping
Posted on November 26, 2017 #3 AuthorTsongkhapa Meditation Centre or Centre de Méditation Tsongkapa was founded by Venerable Zawa Tulku Rinpoche in August 2015, fulfilling his Guru Venerable Geshe Khenrab Gajam wishes. This is a Dharma centre in Canada dedicated to the preservation of the authentic lineages of the Gelug Tradition. It is located in alush woodland with simple design building yet maintaining the essence of Tibetan Buddhism traditions. It is wonderful to have new Buddhist center because it signifies there is grow in dharma where the dharma will continue to flourish.