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This week’s meditation session is led by Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche and the theme is Openness. The guided meditation begins at  25:07.

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Buddha Shakyamuni; Tibet; 15th century; Gilt copper alloy; 7 3/4 × 5 7/8 × 4 7/8 in.; Rubin Museum of Art; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.656

This is a depiction of Buddha Shakyamuni, the historic Buddha, who lived 2,500 years ago. He is in a position of repose. The bowl in his left hand is associated with Buddhist monastics in all Buddhist traditions.

His right hand is positioned in one of the best-known mudras, commonly associated with Buddha Shakyamuni. It is pointing downward, calling upon the earth as a witness of his enlightenment. The left hand gesture is characteristic of Tibetan Buddhist portraits of masters, indicating the figure’s enlightened state of being

Headshot of Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche

His Eminence Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche is an ordained Buddhist teacher and a prominent leader in the Kagyu Nyigma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He holds a master’s degree in Buddhist philosophy and has completed extensive meditation training. As the third seat reincarnate Trulku of Gegye Tashi Choling Monastery in Nyari (Mt. Kailash), he was enthroned as the Trulku of the second Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche at Gegye Tashi Choling Monastery. His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa conducted his hair-cutting and name-giving ceremony in India.

Rinpoche has mastered key areas of Buddhist philosophy, including Pramana Sutra, Prajnaparamita Sutra, Madhyamika Sutra, Abhidharma Sutra, and Vajrayana Tantra. He currently serves as the president of the Amala Center Nepal and the Himalayan Buddhist Center Australia. Since 2020, Rinpoche has been actively teaching Buddhist dharma and contributing to society. He is a revered lama in Tibet and China, focusing on the practical application of Sutrayana Buddhism, Vajrayana Buddhism, and modern Buddhist ethics. His teachings aim to cultivate loving-kindness and compassion, fostering personal transformation and bringing individuals closer to their Buddha nature.

Published October 18, 2024
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