Bönpo Newsletter no. 2 (May 2009)

Contents

— Books reviewed by the IBTC.

— Question from the readers : 001. The four kinds of Künzhi (kun gzhi); 002. The Place of Tapihritsa outside ZZNG; 003. Inquiries related to the 24 Masters of the ZZNG lineage.

— The Bön of India — part I (by Jean-Luc Achard).

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Bönpo Newsletter no. 1 (April 2009)

Contents :

— Creation and Purpose of the International Bönpo Translation Committee, p. 2.

— Recent Works (partially) reviewed by the IBTC, p. 2-4.

— The Dechen Ritrö Newsletter, p. 4-5.

— Academic papers dealing with Bön delivered during the CNRS Conferences in Paris, p. 5-6.

— What of previous Bön Translation Committees ?, p. 6-7.

— A New Reason for the creation of this Newsletter, p. 7.


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Bönpo Newsletter no. 27 (March 2014)

Bönpo Newsletter no. 27

The latest issue of the Newsletter of the International Bönpo translation Committee (# 27) has been issued today. It contains three parts :

— "A Short Biography of Drimé Künsel Rinpoche (1933-2013)", by Jean-Luc Achard, dealing with the life of an important Bönpo master who passed away shortly after Gyawob Rinpoche;

— "The Lineage of the Rigdzin Kusum Gongdü", by Jean-Luc Achard, describing the history of the Dzogchen tradition associated with Tertön Dechen Lingpa (1833-1893);

— "Questions from the readers", the return of the popular section of the Newsletter featuring the questions from our readers.

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Bonpo Newsletter no. 26 (December 2013)

Bonpo Newsletter no. 26

The Newsletter of the International Bönpo translation Committee # 26 has been issued this month. It is dedicated to the late Gyawob Rinpoche (1927-2013) who passed away on November 22, 2013. Rinpoche was one of the most important Bönpo masters of his generation and was himself at the center of the diffusion of the tradition of Nangzhig Gompa in Eastern Tibet. The present issue contains a short biography of him.

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Bönpo Newsletter no. 25 (November 2013)

Bönpo Newsletter no. 25

The Newsletter of the International Bönpo translation Committee no. 25 has been issued this month. It contains the two following short papers:

— "A General Advice to Western Practitioners regarding Correct Transmissions", pp. 2-4.

— "A Short Biography of Buddha Tönpa Shenrab Miwoché - Part I”, pp. 4-7.

Bönpo Newsletter no. 24 (August 2013)

Bönpo Newsletter no. 24

The Newsletter of the International Bönpo translation Committee no. 24 has been issued this month. It contains the three following short papers:

— “How to follow a spiritual master according to Shardza Rinpoche — Part III”, pp. 2-3.

— "The Two Aspects of the Universal Base”, pp. 4-5, and

— "How to impart advanced Dzogchen teachings”, pp. 5-7.

Introduction to the Yetri Thasel cycle of Dzogchen

Introduction to the Yetri Thasel cycle of Dzogchen, by Jean-Luc Achard, Mars 2013, éd. Khyung-mkhar, PDF, 9 pages.

4e de couverture :

The cycle of the Yetri Thasel (Ye khri mtha’ sel) is one of the numerous Dzogchen cycles belonging to the Bönpo tradition. Its redaction is ascribed to Drenpa Namkha (a famous 8th century figure) and has a lot of common traits with the later Nyingma tradition, as the latter evolved after the fall of the Yarlung dynasty. The present booklet provides a general introduction to the history, doctrinal contents and lineage of the Yetri, as well as contextual data regarding its inclusion in the traditional Dzogchen training program held in Bönpo colleges of meditation (sgom grwa).

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The Dechen Ritrö Newsletter no. 3

The Dechen Ritrö Newsletter no. 3, April 2012. 

Khyung-mkhar. PDf ed. 8 pages.

Contents :

— "Issues in the Life of Tönpa Shenrab", by Jean-Luc Achard

   

   1. The three conditions necessary for the coming of a Buddha

   2. The transmission of the teachings

— "The Emanation Base of Tönpa Shenrab", by Jean-Luc Achard

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The Dechen Ritrö Newsletter no. 2

The Dechen Ritrö Newsletter no. 02, March 2012, Khyung-mkhar. PDF ed., 8 pages.

Contents :

— What is Bön ? Part II — by Jean-Luc Achard

  1. The actual meaning of Bön
    1-1. Bön = knowable
    1-2. Bön = Path
    1-3. Bön = phenomena
    1-4. Bön = Nirvana
    1-5. Bön = objects of the intellect 
    1-6. Bön = authentic principle
    1-7. Bön = teachings scriptures, etc.

  2. Further definitions of Bön

— A Short Biography of Nyamme Sherab Gyeltsen, by Jean-Luc Achard

— A Note on Nyamme Sherab Gyeltsen and Shardza Rinpoche, by Jean-Luc Achard



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The Dechen Ritrö Newsletter no. 1

The Dechen Ritrö Newsletter no. 01, February 2012, Khyung-mkhar. PDF ed., 8 pages.

Contents :

What is Bön ? Par I — by Jean-Luc Achard

  1. Buddhist views about Bön
  2. Western scientific views of Bön
  3. Modern Bön views on Bön


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Yangtse Longchen Studies, no. 1

Yangtse Longchen Studies, no. 1, December 2008, by Jean-Luc Achard, Khyung-mkhar, 2008. PDF edition (8 pages).

This small booklet gives the general table of contents of the collection of Dzogchen works revealed in 1180 in Lhodrak by Zhötön Ngödrup.

Editorial

The Contents of the Yangtse Longchen Collection

1. The root-texts
2. The commentaries
3. Complementary works

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Bönpo Newsletter no. 23 (August 2012)

Bönpo Newsletter, no. 23, August 2012, PDF ed. 8 pages.

Contents :

I. How to follow a spiritual master according to Shardza Rinpoche — Part II (by Jean-Luc Achard)
— Examining the characteristics of the qualified master
— The qualities of his infinite love
— The qualities of his infinite joy
— The qualities of his infinite equanimity
— The qualities of his infinite Compassion
— Characteristics of his transmissions
— The Eight Defects
— Qualities of the Tantric Master

II. The Wrong Motivation in Teaching according to Shardza Rinpoche (by Jean-Luc Achard)

— Ordinary motivation
— Inferior motivation 
— Intermediate motivation 
— Neutral motivation 


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The Instructions on the Six Lamps

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The Instructions on the Six Lamps, translated from the tibetan by Jean-Luc Achard, Editions Khyung-Lung, September 2014, 159 pages.

Text from the back cover :

The teachings of the Six Lamps belong to the inner section of the Zhangzhung Nyengyü and describe the instructions of Trekchö and Thögel in a very direct mode. In the text itself, Tapihritsa explains the abiding mode of the Base of the natural state, as well as the visionary practice of the Path. It is through such a practice that one can contemplate the marvels of one’s Clear-Light, before achieving the ultimate Fruit of Buddhahood. In this respect, the text contains a complete teaching of Dzogchen, from beginning to end.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements 9

Part I — Introduction 111. The historical setting 12

2. The teachings of the Great Perfection 15

2-1. The Zhangzhung Nyengyü 15

2-2. The nature of the Base, Awareness and Mind 20

2-3. Instructions on visionary practice 22

2-4. The arising of intermediate states 27

2-5. Instructions on the nature of the Fruit 29

2-6. The way to perform the practice 33

3. The text of the Six Lamps 37

Part II — Translation of the Instructions on the Six Lamps 39Preface 39

I. The Lamp of the Abiding Base 43

1. The natural state of the Base 43

1-1. The Universal Base 43

1-2. Awareness 44

1-3. The intellect 46

1-4. The summary 47

2. The separation between Saṃsāra and Nirvāṇa 47

II. The Lamp of the Flesh-Heart 57

III. The Lamp of the White and Smooth Channel 61

IV. The Water Lamp of the Far-Reaching Lasso 67

V. The Lamp of the Direct Introductions to the Pure Realms 69

1. The direct introduction to the Three bodies 69

2. Gaining decisive certainty 71

VI. The Lamp of the Moment of the Bardo 79

Colophon 85

Part III — Complementary instructions 911. Parallels between The Six Lamps and other works of the Zhangzhung Nyengyü 91

1-1. Corresponding teachings with the first Lamp 91

1-2. Corresponding teachings with the second Lamp 98

1-3. Corresponding teachings with the third Lamp 101

1-4. Corresponding teachings with the fourth Lamp 104

1-5. Corresponding teachings with the fifth Lamp 108

1-6. Corresponding teachings with the sixth Lamp 113

2. The Complementary Works to the Six lamps 118

2-1. The root-text itself 118

2-2. The commentaries 121

2-3. The actual complementary works 123

2-4. Further doxographical works 129

2-5. The practice manual 133

Glossary 139

Bibliography 155

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The Instructions on the Primordial A

The Instructions on the Primordial A, by Jean-Luc Achard, Vajra Publications, 2012. ISBN : 9-789937-506755. 87 pages.

This volume is mostly based on the French translations and abridgements that have been prepared for publication by the Khyung-Lung Editions. The present work is the second edition of the original book published by the Naldjor Institute. It has been augmented with a section of biographies containing, in abridged form, the life-stories of four of the most important lineage holders of Atri (A khrid): 1. Dampa Ritröpa Chenpo, the founder of the lineage; 2. Yorpo Mepel, the 5th lineage holder, who was probably the first to use the expressionAtri to characterize these teachings; 3. KündroÅNl Drakpa, the 26th lineage holder, who elaborated a fascinating set of complementary instructions associated with the original instructions of Atri; and 4. Shardza Rinpoche, one of the most important recent masters of Bön who reached Rainbow Body in 1934.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements — 8

Introduction — 9

Biographical sketches of Four Lineages Holders of the Atri Instructions

1. Dampa Ritröpa Chenpo — 13

2. Drogön Yorpo Mepel — 17

3. Kündrol Drakpa — 18

4. Shardza Tashi Gyeltsen — 20

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Abridged Instructions for the Practice of the Fifteen Sessions of Atri

1. The Preliminaries

Session no. 1 — The Entrance into the Practice of the Path: the Reflexion on impermanence — 25

Session no. 2 — Bodhicitta, Refuge, and Confession — 26

Session no. 3 — Mandala offering — 28

Session no. 4 — The Prayer to the Master and the transmission of Blessings — 30

2. The Main practice

Session no. 5 — The practice with characteristics and the control of mind— 31

Session no. 6 — The Practice without characteristics — 33

Session no. 7 — Union of Calm Abiding and Superior Insight — 34

Session no. 8 — The direct introduction to the principle of the Natural State — 35

Session no. 9 — Methods to get rid of mental stains — 38

Session no. 10 — The Arising of Immaculate Wisdom during the practice of the Path — 40

3. Instructions on the Obtainment of the Ultimate Fruit

Session no. 11 — Crushing karmic traces during the night — 42

Session no. 12 — Dynamic training on manifestations during 

the day — 44

 

Session no. 13 — Integrating concepts into the Path, during 

morning and evening sessions — 46

 

Session no. 14 — The continuous introduction to Awareness — 47

Session no. 15 — Instructions on Transparent Wisdom — 50

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The Practice of Guru-yoga according to the A khrid 

Instructions of Shardza Rinpoche

Introduction — 51

The Profound Path of Guru-yoga — 53

1. The supplication to the Lama — 53

2. The Offering in seven branches — 55

2-1. The Prostrations — 56

2-1-1. Prostrations of the body — 56

2-1-2. Prostrations of speech — 56

2-1-3. Prostrations of the mind — 56

2-2. The Confession of sins — 57

2-3. The Offerings — 57

2-4. The Rejoicing — 58

2-5. The Supplication asking that the Lama not to depart 

for Nirvana — 59

 

2-6. The Request to turn the Wheel of Bön — 59

2-7. Dedication — 60

3. The Request for Blessings — 61

3-1. The Empowerment of the Body — 63

3-2. The Empowerment of Speech — 63

3-3. The Empowerment of the Mind — 63

3-4. The Special Empowerment of Wisdom — 64

The practice of Guru-yoga during the four activities — 65

Guru-yoga as universal vision — 65

The importance of Guru-yoga — 66

Conclusion — 67

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Yorpo Mepel’s Instructions on 

the practice without Characteristics

Translation of the root text — 70

Commentary — 72

1. The author’s homage — 72

2. Instructions without characteristics — 72

2-1. Preliminaries — 72

2-2. The main practice — 73

2-2-1. The key point of the body — 73

2-2-2. The key point of the gaze — 75

2-2-3. The key point of the vow — 76

3. Conclusion — 77

4. Colophon — 79

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Phowa Teachings of Dru Gyelwa Yungdrung

1. Gradual Phowa — 80

1-1. The key point of the body and the channels — 80

1-2. The key point of the visualization — 80

1-3. The actual way to perform the practice — 81

2. Instantaneous Phowa — 82

3. Practicing Phowa for others — 82

4. Signs of success — 85

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Bibliography — 87

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