Advice for a Dying Practitioner [3]

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, a professor of Tibetan Buddhism in the Nyingma Lineage, offered teachings on "Advice for a Dying Practitioner" by Dodrupchen Jigmé Tenpé Nyima (1865-1926), whose father was Dudjom Lingpa, a great Dzogchen yōgin. Dodrupchen Jigmé Tenpé Nyima received teachings from Patrül Rinpoché, Jamyang Khyentsé Wangpo, Mingyur Namkhé Dorjé, Dzogchen Khenpo Pema Vajra, Mipham Rinpoché, and Jamgön Kongtrul. He wrote a concise commentary on the general meaning of the "Guhyagarbha Tantra” called “Key to the Precious Treasury” which is a profound guide to the teachings and practices of Mahāyoga. The short text for this retreat consists of essential advice on how to prepare for death by cutting completely through attachment to this life, confessing all harmful actions, and joyfully dedicating one’s virtue and merit toward completing the path of the Mahāyāna at the moment of death (dharmakāya phowa) or in one’s next lifetime. The essence of this path is bodhicitta and the courageous bodhisattva vow to attain buddhahood to free all beings from temporary suffering (relative bodhicitta) and to establish them permanently in the ultimate joy of enlightenment (ultimate bodhicitta). Khenpo Sherab Sangpo taught "Advice for a Dying Practitioner” line-by-line during the four sessions of this retreat, along with guided meditation sessions, to help his students reflect upon the meaning of their life and to prepare for their death. Visit our website to find the text and additional information about the text for "Advice for a Dying Practitioner". Our website also has information about Khenpo Sherab Sangpo, his teachings and practice texts. This episode can be seen on Youtube.