Tibetan Buddhist Anyen Rinpoche to Visit Rhode Island

Tibetan Buddhist Anyen Rinpoche to Visit Rhode Island at the Westminster Unitarian Church in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, will host the Tibetan Buddhist Tulku, Anyen Rinpoche, on Friday, April 4th, and Saturday, April 5th.

Tibetan Buddhist Anyen Rinpoche

Born in Tibet, Anyen Rinpoche was recognized at a young age as a Tulku – an honorary title given to a recognized reincarnate of Lama. Raised by Lama Chupur, trained and educated by many great meditation masters, and instructed in wind energy, he earned the title of “Khenpo,” or master teacher, in the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition.

Friday, April 4th, 7-8:30 PM $15.00 Suggested Donation Teaching and Practice: Breath is not only the foundation of spiritual practice but the healing energy that can balance afflictions of anxiety, depression, heart disease, and many others. A book signing will follow.

Saturday, April 5th, 1-4:00 PM $40.00 Suggested Donation

A Teaching: The Four Great Rivers: Birth, Old Age, Sickness and Death. Learn how spiritual path and practice help cultivate mindfulness, fearlessness, and confidence as we navigate these four great rivers.

Tibetan Buddhist Anyen Rinpoche History

“Anyen Rinpoche’s early days and education were colored by the presence of and instruction by realized masters. He was recognized as a tulku by the great Dzogchen yogi Lama Chupur at a very young age. Lama Chupur, who lived with Rinpoche’s family in the same yak-wool tent, raised him and gave him all of his early instruction in the Dharma. Lama Chupur introduced seven-year-old Anyen Rinpoche to his root lama Khenchen Tsara Dharmakirti Rinpoche, after noticing the young boy’s expression of uncommon and profound devotion upon hearing this name mentioned in ordinary conversation. After Anyen Rinpoche left his family home to live and study the Dharma at Khenchen Tsara Dharmakirti Rinpoche’s shedra (monastic university) in Kham, Tibet, he not only gained recognition as a great scholar (khenpo), but also became a heart son of his root lama. Thus, Anyen Rinpoche became the fifth in an unbroken lineage of heart sons who received the uncommon lineage of the Longchen Nyingthig and introduction to the Dzogchen teachings directly from the renowned Dzogchen master Patrul Rinpoche. Anyen Rinpoche also received the transmissions, empowerments and instructions on the channels, wind energies and bindus from the eminent Ngakpa yogi, Tulku Dorlo Rinpoche, a close Dharma friend of his root lama. Additionally, Rinpoche studied Lamrim Chenmo, as well as the Gelugpa style of logic and debate, with Dehor Geshe, another of his root lama’s close friends.

 

However, heritage and culture aside, we who know Anyen Rinpoche will tell you he is anything but traditional. His sense of humor, wisdom, and insight are extraordinary. While teaching, he speaks with such clarity that we cannot help but understand even extremely difficult ideas. He tirelessly answers our questions and encourages us to think more and more deeply. And just when we think we have things figured out, he surprises us into taking a closer look. This is what “traditional” wisdom looks like in the 21st century.”  Orgyen Khamdroling

Tibetan Buddhist Anyen Rinpoche to Visit Rhode Island

Sponsored by WUC’s Adult Religious Education Committee in conjunction with Donna Vagshenian and Ann Porto. Register soon and tell your friends because this is his only New England stop. Contact Ann at 401-529-2020 or [email protected].

Westminster Unitarian Church 119 Kenyon Avenue, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Michael Swerdloff

Providence Holistic Counseling Services

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