Mindfulness Meditation · Transformation
This week’s meditation session is led by Do Tulku Rinpoche and the theme is Transformation. The guided meditation begins at 13:48.
Buddha Shakyamuni; Bhutan; 19th century; Silk textile appliqué with embroidery; 58 x 32 7/8 x 1 in. (147.3 x 83.5 x 2.5 cm); Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.30.1
This exquisite thangka is made of silk and is ornately embroidered. It was created in Bhutan in the 19th century. The central figure is Shakyamuni Buddha, the historic Buddha, in a position of repose.
The figure’s hands are positioned in one of the well known mudras, commonly associated with Shakyamuni Buddha. His right hand is pointing downward, calling upon the earth as witness of his enlightenment. His left hand is in the meditation gesture.
Do Tulku Rinpoche is the resident lama and spiritual guide of Arya Tara’s Net, an online community and center for Buddhist studies and practice in Windeck, Germany.
Do Tulku Rinpoche was recognized by His Holiness Sakya Trichen at the age of 17 as the reincarnation of the fifth Raktrul Rinpoche. His incarnation line goes back to the first Raktrul Rinpoche (17th century), a master of the Do Teng Monastery in eastern Tibet. After his recognition, he received an 11-year training in Buddhist philosophy, practice, and debate at the Dzongsar Khyentse Chokyi Lodro Institute in India, from which he graduated with the title of an Acharya (Lopön).
Since then, Rinpoche has been teaching and guiding retreats in India, Nepal, Europe, and South America. He has received teachings, transmissions, and initiations from some of the greatest masters of our time, including His Holiness, Dalai Lama, His Holiness, Sakya Trizin, Khenchen Kunga Wangchuk, Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, Dagchen Rinpoche, Luding Khenchen Rinpoche, and many more. He lives in Germany where he teaches regularly.
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