The Venerable Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche
& Vairotsana Foundation
Schedule
Vairotsana Foundation
1524 Anacapa St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101805-899-8177
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Schedule for Vairotsana Foundation
http://www.vairotsana.org/schedule/santabarbaraschedule.htm
TO JOIN THE FOUNDATION'S E-MAIL LIST:
vairotsana@verizon.net
Venerable Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche holds many Tibetan lineages
and several Dzogchen lineages.
Rinpoche has been recognized as an emanation of Pema Lingpa, the enlightened
being who was the direct rebirth of Longchenpa, the greatest Dzogchen Master
and the father of the Longchen N'yingtik tradition in the Nyingma history.
Rinpoche's Pema Lingpa seat is held in Bhutan at Tamshing Monastery in Bumthang,
Bhutan. Rinpoche is also the lineage holder for the Dzogchen lineage of the
Namchoe tradition. Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche has been recognized by His Holiness
Karmapa as the 10th incarnation of Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche, and he holds a Kagyu
lineage. Rinpoche's Bhakha Monastery seat is in the Powo region of Tibet. Bhakha
Tulku Rinpoche is a lineage holder for His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche's Dudjom
Tersar lineage, and he served His Holiness Dudjom for eight years.
For more information:
Telephone: 805-899-8177
The Venerable Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche has moved to Santa Barbara to establish a Tibetan Buddhist meditation center through his non-profit organization Vairotsana Foundation. Rinpoche's motivation is to offer his meditative experience and training in Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness training to as many members of our community as possible, including children and teens. Rinpoche is fluent in English and his simple style and open, friendly nature make it possible for all to feel readily at ease with him. One of Rinpoche's primary interests is living mindfully, so as to not disturb, pollute or endanger the environment. Bhakha Rinpoche is a self-taught accomplished flutist. Rinpoche expresses his prayer and meditation through his artful sculpting and carving of mantras on stones and rocks.
Everyone is invited to receive free training in traditional Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation practice. Vairotsana Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and teaching of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation practice. The Foundation also sponsors the translation of ancient Buddhist texts and prayers from the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. Vairotsana Foundation has three Tibetan meditation teachers on staff who teach, translate, and lead meditation practices under the guidance of Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche.
In the short time since Rinpoche has arrived in Santa Barbara, he has relocated Tulku Orgyen P'huntsok to Santa Barbara. Tulku Orgyen P'huntsok completed his Khenpo shedra studies in southern India at H.H. Penor Rinpoche's monastery. Tulku Orgyen will be teaching Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan language classes and leading pujas when Bhakha Rinpoche travels. Sonam Lama, with in depth training from H.H. Penor Rinpoche's monastery in southern India and three years of ritual training in Tibet, has been appointed Vairotsana Foundation's Ritual Master.
Tsok offerings are very much appreciated. Please call us with your pledges for tsok & butter lamp offerings. Mail your donations to the address given above.