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Buddhism | Nyingmapa
Lineage | Nyidrak
Lineage | Author's
Foreword |
Ngagyur
Nyingmapa
by Shartul
Rinpoche (download
.doc) |
| Author's
Foreword and Aspirations |
Due
to the lack of all sentient beings’ fortune,
the great treasure revealer profound teachings
could not be compiled together in the collection
of Rinchen Terdzod, which slightly obstructed
his enlightened activities. Moreover, later
in Tibet when the great loss occurred his
teachings became weaker. However, through
the incredible kindness and guidance of
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, all Tibetan
Buddhist schools and traditions have been
revived, preserved and flourished. Yet,
the teaching of Nyidrak Terton is in frail
condition like the flame in the wind. |
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In
this degenerate time when the teachings
of the Buddha is diminishing, I am simply
named Tulku Dhamchoe as the 3rd reincarnate
of the 1st Shartul Karma Odsel Rangdrol,
the main student of 5th Nyidrak Terton Phende
Gyatso. Although, I do not have any qualities
of listening, contemplation and realization,
and lack intelligence and education, yet,
I hold strongly onto this tiny pure motivation.
While this untarnished golden lineage of
series of Nyidrak Tertons and Shartul is
alive in this century, I feel the responsibility
to hold, spread and flourish the pristine
breath profound teachings of the Dharma
King Nyidrak Terton; the life force of the
glorious Guru Padmakara, and the heart-essence
of all Mother Dakinis and wisdom-holders.
Therefore, I have totally decided and dedicated
to serve the dharma and undertake any challenges
and hardships. So I have eventually arrived
in the noble land India. |
On
the great opportunity and occasion to meet
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, he compassionately
instructed me with great kindness that if
the lineage of such profound and special
teaching were to come to an end it would
be a great loss for all sentient beings
and especially to those who wish to swiftly
accomplish the state of omniscience. He
asked me to provide and preserve these precious
teachings and to be careful in this difficult
time. His Holiness also suggested that together
with the 7th Nyidrak Tulku, I should lead
and take care of this precious lineage.
Therefore, I have taken the responsibility
to overlook the training and proper education
of the 7th Nyidrak Tulku. |
For
this purpose I have planned to build a monastery
near Tso Pema, in Bir in Mandi District
of Himachal Pardesh, India. This place is
located about 50 kilometers from Dharamsala.
It is a beautiful place where the summer
is cool and winter is mild. This place is
endowed with conveniences, peaceful and
isolated, a place where meditation naturally
develops, a blessed and fortunate place
which is situated in front of high mountains,
with green hills and valleys surrounded
by beautiful trees and forests. |
The
land was given by His Holiness the 14th
Dalai Lama. In addition I purchased more
land. Altogether the site is approximately
4 acres. On this property, a main shrine
will be built, a dormitory for 150 monks,
a kitchen and a food hall, a retreat center
with 20 cabins and guest houses. In brief,
a facility to accommodate 250 monks. |
Education
and Training:
Tibetan language and grammar, computer,
poetry and composition, astrology, calligraphic
and English language will be taught as basic
monastic education. Higher Buddhist philosophy
will be taught in Shedra – Buddhist College,
and Drubdra – Meditation Center. Generally,
monastery and Buddhist College are the source
for preserving, spreading and flourishing
Buddha’s teaching and realization. And listening,
contemplating and meditating, teaching,
discussing and composing and so on are the
special field where the priceless qualities
of temporal benefit and ultimate happiness
develop. |
Finally,
one of most important reasons for building
this monastery is to preserve, spread and
flourish the profound teachings of the great
Terton Nyima Drakpa, and to educate the
young generation of the 21st century. |
With
this aim, I, the 3rd Shartul reincarnate,
Dhamchoe Gyatso, to fulfill the command
and wishes of His Holiness the 14th Dalai
Lama and the above mentioned plan of sublime
motivation, request your support and financial
help to accomplish this. |
Sincerely,
Shartul Dhamchoe Gyatso
November 25, 2005
In Kathmandu, Nepal |
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