"Journey Toward Happiness" with Trinley Tulku Rinpoche

An Overview of the Two Major Buddhist Schools of the Theravada and Mahayana

Buddhism, the basis for working with the mind, has one aim: to realize ultimate wisdom, or enlightenment. The Buddha taught progressive methods to reach this goal, encapsulated in Theravada and Mahayana. These two schools are often thought of as the roots and the fruit of Buddhist philosophy. Buddha first taught the Theravada Path, which emphasizes profound meditation techniques for personal transformation. He later taught the Mahayana Path which stresses motivation and compassion to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Join us as Trinlay Rinpoche discusses these approaches in a program beneficial to both beginners and more advanced students.

Trinlay Tulku Rinpoche was born in Switzerland of French and American parents in 1975. At thirteen months, His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa and the Venerable Kalu Rinpoche recognized him as the reincarnation of an important Buddhist teacher. The following year, Trinlay Rinpoche began the traditional Tulku training under the guidance of Kalu Rinpoche in India. During his spiritual schooling, Trinlay Rinpoche received many transmissions and Buddhist instructions from highly qualified teachers.

Trinlay Rinpoche continued his Buddhist studies in Europe while concurrently beginning a basic western education. He went on to study, among other places, at the Sorbonne University, the School of Oriental Languages, and the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute. Trinlay Rinpoche, fluent in English, French and Tibetan, is a charismatic speaker, and has taught in Buddhist centers and universities throughout the world.

Saturday & Sunday, September 18-19
Two sessions: 10:00 am, 1:30 pm
Bring your lunch or slip out for a quick bite between sessions.
Suggested donation*: $60 for the weekend teaching, or $30 for either Saturday or Sunday.

*A voluntary donation for a "Teacher's Gift" will also be requested and collected separately. Teachers are not paid for their services and rely entirely on the generosity of students for their support. The Suggested Donation helps cover the costs for the program­ air fare, food, etc. Your gift of any amount will be greatly appreciated.