When i was young, i was present when many accomplished, learned lamas gave dharma teachings, but i only seriously studied dza patrul. His holiness the eleventh dalai lama khedrup gyatso. His holiness the seventh dalai lama kelsang gyatso. Ju mipham rinpoche tibetan, wylie ju mi pham or jamgon mipham gyatso, jam mgon mi pham. Features a text by ju mipham namgyal that explains sugata essence sugatagarbha or buddha nature and how it should be understood according to the nyingma view. Relative to his impact, and somewhat surprising given that he passed away only one hundred years ago, the details of mipham rinpoches life are not that well known.
These details about mipham chodrup gyatso are compiled from karma gyaltsens book called kam tshang yab sras dang dpal spungs dgon pa, szechwan edition, pp. The twelfth dalai lama, thinle gyatso, was born on 1st december 1856 in lhoka, a place near lhasa to phuntsok tsewang and tsering yudon. Cabezon, x many of the principles outlined in the volume form the basis of buddhist social. Mipam is a major figure in the nyingma tradition, and in terms of the breadth and depth of his writings, he is in a class of his own. The ari bhod translation committee is pleased to provide to you an english translation of treatise on the modes of being. Phuntsho, miphams dialectics, 125 quoting mipham jamyang namgyal. His holiness the twelfth dalai lama thinle gyatso namgyal.
In his account of the famous debate between ju mipham namgyal gyatso ju mi pham rnam rgyal rgya mtsho, 18461912 and alak dongak gyatso a lags mdo sngags rgya mtsho, 18241902, khetsun sangpo rinpoche tells us that alak dongak was so upset at losing the contest and seeing his treatise on dzogchen burned in front of his teacher, patrul rinpoche. The reason he is called ju holding mipham is because his clan originated as clear light deities who came to the human world. This book is a translation of a collection of stories about the eight gr. He was one of the greatest meditation masters, scholars and teachers of the tibetan buddhist tradition. Khetsun sangpo rinpoche provides an illuminating, expansive, and practica.
Jamgon ju mipham, or mipham jamyang namgyal gyamtso 18461912 also known as mipham the great was an influential scholar and teacher of the nyingma school of tibetan buddhism douglas duckworth states. Some of our sources have come from oral accounts handed down by various lamas who knew mipham personally. Know as ju mipam gyatso, jamgon ju mipham, or mipham jamyang namgyal gyamtso 18461912 jamgon mipham is considered one of the great luminaries of tibet during this past century, due primarily to his scholarship and continual practice of the buddhas teaching. Biography jamgon ju mipham rinpoche namgyal gyatso by lhobpon rechungpa and eric forgeng now, without deceit or exaggeration, i will write a little of his life that was visible to ordinary beings. The process of intelligent and openminded inquiry can lead to complete liberation within the discovery of the natural state. Known as lord of the kingdom of the dharma, jamgon mipham namgyal gyatso, lived from 1846 to 1912. Sakyong jamgon mipham rinpoche, jampal trinley dradul born osel rangdrol mukpo on november 15, 1962 is an american and tibetan buddhist descendant of the shambhala lineage and shambhala, a worldwide network of urban buddhist meditation centers, retreat centers, monasteries, a university, and other enterprises, founded by his father, chogyam trungpa rinpoche. Oct 07, 2011 biography jamgon ju mipham rinpoche namgyal gyatso by lhobpon rechungpa and eric forgeng now, without deceit or exaggeration, i will write a little of his life that was visible to ordinary beings.
The venerable dudjom rinpoche, the late head of the nyingma school of tibetan buddhism, also declared his respect for namgyal rinpoche, confirming the earlier assessment by the gyalwa karmapa that this man born in canada was in fact the reincarnation of the renowned tibetan saint mipham namgyal. Mipham s works are still central to the scholastic curriculum in nyingma. Sakyong mipham rinpoche is unique in that he bridges two worldsasian and westernhaving been brought up in both cultures. Jamgon ju mipham, or mipham jamyang namgyal gyamtso 18461912 also known as. Lions roar that proclaims zhantong by ju mipham namgyal. Mipham chodrub gyatso karmapa the official website of the. His holiness the seventh dalai lama kelsang gyatso namgyal. As scholar robet mayer remarks, mipham completely revolutionised rnying ma pa scholasticism in the late 19th century, raising its status after many centuries as a comparative intellectual backwater, to arguably the most dynamic and expansive of philosophical traditions in all of tibetan buddhism, with an influence and. His holiness the eleventh dalai lama khedrup gyatso khedrup gyatso 1 november 1838 31 january 1856 was the 11th dalai lama of tibet.
Jamgon ju mipham, or mipham jamyang namgyal gyamtso, jamgon ju mipham gyatso mi pham jam dbyangs rnam rgyal 18461912 also known as mipham the great was a master of the nyingma lineage of tibetan buddhism and one of the leading figures in the rime nonsectarian movement in tibet. Plain, he had a pure vision of sarasvati giving him a crystalline book. This translation, a clear and concise primer on higher realization through valid cognition in buddhist philosophy, presents these ideas in english for the very first time and includes the sutra presentation of the two truths and the tantra teachings of the two truths as the purity. A commentary on santaraksitas madhyamakalamkara mipham jamyang namgyal gyatso, thomas h. Mipham rinpoche rangjung yeshe wiki dharma dictionnary. Jamgon mipham is considered one of the great lumi naries of tibet during this past century, due primarily to his scholarship and continual practice of the buddhas teaching.
In the first, from his exposition of the madhyamakalamkara, he emphasizes the critical importance of directly connecting with the experience of dzogchen by first gaining certainty in primordial purityotherwise one ends up with a view that will get one nowhere. Translation, introduction, and commentarial notes by tony duff. He is the spiritual and temporal leader of the tibetan people. This book contains a few selections by mipham rinpoche. Miphams sword of wisdom by khenchen palden sherab rinpoche. Mipham namgyal gyatso mi pham rnam rgyal rgya mtsho. His holiness the fourteenth dalai lama tenzin gyatso. This commentary, which incorporates the oral explanations of shechen gyaltsab perna namgyal, was also consulted to supply the end notes. Miphams sword of wisdom kh9enchen palden sherab author. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
The testament does however specify that chinese buddhist books, though. He was a leader of the rime ecumenical movement that brought together teachings from all the major schools. But what we do know is covered in a great overview in jamgon mipam. The lions roar that proclaims other emptiness by ju mipham namgyal. Mipham jamyang namgyal gyatso 18461912, also commonly known as ju mipham, was an important nyingma scholar, lama and practitioner and was also a central figure of the nonsectarian rime movement. In his account of the famous debate between ju mipham namgyal gyatso ju mi pham rnam rgyal rgya mtsho, 18461912 and alak dongak gyatso a lags mdo sngags rgya mtsho, 18241902, khetsun sangpo rinpoche tells us that alak dongak was so upset at losing the contest and seeing his treatise on dzogchen burned in front of his teacher, patrul rinpoche rdza dpal sprul o rgyan chos kyi dbang. His holiness the seventh dalai lama kelsang gyatso in retrospect, the tibetans believe that the sixth dala lama tsangyang gyatso predicted his own rebirth at lithang in kham when he wrote this song. The great scholaradept ju mipam namgyal gyatso ju mipam 1846 1912 is remembered as a giant of tibetan intellectual and cultural history.
At that time, there had been three nominations for the reincarnation of the dalai lama. One of the main points of jose ignacio cabezons translation of ju mipham namgyal gyatsos 18461912 treatise the just king is that. In his ornament of the middle way the great indian master santaraksita reveals how the path of reasoning can lead the mind to increasingly profound insight and experience. Lastly, we would like to express our gratitude to kyabje dilgo. Ju miphamss illustrious commentary highlights and explains the pithy. Some lineages say that ju mipham namgyal rinpoche has no new reincarnations. Wisdom publications forthcoming late 2011early 2012 this book is. It is the personal monastery of the 14th dalai lama. Jamgon ju mipham gyatso, or mipham jamyang namgyal gyamtso 18461912 was a very.
His holiness the fourteenth dalai lama, tenzin gyatso, was born on 6 july 1935 at taktse of doemey province in tibet. Fundamental mind goodreads meet your next favorite book. Biography jamgon ju mipham rinpoche namgyal gyatso by lhobpon. Fundamental mind begins with a biography of mipam gyatso, after which khetsun sangpo rinpoche explains the aim of the book. Jamgon ju mipham, or mipham jamyang namgyal gyamtso 18461912 also known as mipham the great was an influential scholar and teacher of the nyingma school of tibetan buddhism. Doctor author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A commentary on santaraksitas madhyamakalamkara hardcover january 1, 2014.
Price new from used from hardcover, january 1, 2014. Everyone witnessed his fluency and command of teaching, debate, and composition, and no one could deny his mastery. Online teachings at check out the new book the shambhala principle this page is managed by students of the sakyong. Respective commentaries on the five types of aspiration prayers and on the sutra of the three heaps. Apr 14, 2018 posts about ju mipham rinpoche written by yesnooraspider. The ornament of precious liberation that is the wishfulfilling gem of genuine dharma and the precious garland of the supreme path. Khedrup gyatso 1 november 1838 31 january 1856 was the 11th dalai lama of tibet. As part of the mukpo clan of eastern tibet, sakyong mipham rinpoche descends from the tibetan. One of his reincarnations was the venerable namgyal rinpoche a westerner from canada who was recognized by the 16th karmapa and he then fell under their lineage flag and not the nyingmapa sect as per his pervious incarnation. Ju mipham namgyal is one of the best known authors of the nyingma tradition. Miphams sword of wisdom explores the nyingma lineage understanding of valid cognition in vajrayana buddhism. This translation, a clear and concise primer on higher realization through valid cognition in buddhist philosophy, presents these ideas in english for the very first time and includes the sutra presentation of the two truths and the tantra teachings of the two truths as. Speech of delight, ju mipham s illustrious commentary, highlights and explains the pity reasoning of this classic treatise, and unfolds the expansive view of the great vehicle in a clear, engaging and compassionate way.
Digital tibetan text direct crossing dodrupchen dolpopa sherab gyaltsen drukpa kagyu dudjom rinpoche dusum khyenpa dzogchen dzogpa chenpo gampopa grammar great vehicle innermost great completion jamgon kongtrul the great jigmey lingpa ju mipham namgyal kagyu khenpo tsultrim gyatso kindle book longchen nyingthig longchenpa mahamudra mahayana. The life of mipham jamyang namgyal 18461912 this biography has been compiled or copied from a number of sources, including dudjom rinpoches authoritative text, the nyingma school of tibetan buddhism. Jamgon mipham rinpoche relaxed at ease like a fearless lion. Mipham jamyang namgyal gyatso, 18461912, a great saint and scholar of the nyingmapa tradition. The subject matter of this work is that of the lugs. The jewel that gathers forth divinities and glory, lugs kyi bstan bcos lha dang dpal du bai nor bu written by the renowned tibetan scholarsaint, mipham jamyang namgyal gyatso mipham rinpoche, 18461912. Dakps tashi namgyal, jamgon kongtrul lodro thaye, mipham jampal pawo. This book will benefit practitioners of tibetan buddhism as well as students and.
Brilliant white, smiling handsomely, and dressed as a paita. Apart from these, he composed more than thirtyfive books on a range of subjects including medicine. He was a prolific writer with an extraordinary knowledge of his own and others dharma traditions. Another name for this templecomplex is namgyal tantric college. There is a companion text, the lions roar that proclaims other emptiness, which is also available in this store. Ju mipam gyatso ju mi pham rgya mtsho was born in 1846 in the derge sde. Khenpo rinchen dargye, shamar konchok yanlak, jamgon kongtrul yonten gyatso. Mipham chodrub gyatso karmapa the official website of.
Jamgon ju mipham gyatso chinese buddhist encyclopedia. The just kings vision of rule by dharma buddhistdoor. This monasterys key role is to assist with rituals involving the dalai lama of tibet. Rigpe dorje practice series jamgon kongtrul labrang. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Dedication prayer meaning padma karpo translation committee. His chief disciple was shechen gyaltsab pema namgyal. He wrote many texts on philosophical issues including a pair of commentaries on zhantong other emptiness. Ju mipham rinpoche tibetan, wylie ju mi pham or jamgon mipham gyatso, jam mgon mi pham rgya mtsho was a great nyi. Unlike leaders of the other countries, he does not achieve his position by succession, election, appointment, or force. Kh9enchen palden sherab author, mipham jamyang namgyal author presents the nyingmalineage understanding of valid cognition in buddhism. Its core subject is the buddhist view of the two truthsthe relative truth of conventional appearances and the absolute truth of emptiness and buddha natureand how the two truths are inseparable. This is a comprehensive look at mipham rinpoches life and the themes of his writing. An outline of the famous prayer by mipham namgyal gyatso 18461912, aspiring to realize the ultimate significance of manjusri according to the great perfection.
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