Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin
Timeline of Teachings
- June 28, 1943
- January 01, 1951
- January 01, 1968
- December 22, 1969
- March 01, 1971
- September 01, 1971
- May 01, 1972
- June 01, 1974
- October 01, 1974
- March 25, 1976
- August 01, 1976
- August 22, 1976
- September 03, 1976
- September 09, 1976
- October 14, 1976
- October 15, 1976
- February 25, 1977
- March 04, 1977
- March 11, 1977
- March 25, 1977
- April 01, 1977
- April 15, 1977
- May 04, 1977
- May 05, 1977
- May 21, 1977
- June 10, 1977
- July 09, 1977
- July 19, 1977
- July 29, 1977
- August 13, 1977
- August 22, 1977
- September 01, 1977
- September 02, 1977
- October 01, 1977
- October 10, 1977
- November 04, 1977
- December 25, 1977
- March 10, 1978
- March 17, 1978
- March 24, 1978
- April 08, 1978
- April 20, 1978
- May 05, 1978
- June 15, 1978
- June 27, 1978
- July 01, 1978
- July 02, 1978
- July 03, 1978
- July 20, 1978
- September 07, 1978
- November 16, 1978
- December 08, 1978
- February 04, 1979
- February 15, 1979
- February 24, 1979
- March 06, 1979
- March 10, 1979
- March 16, 1979
- March 22, 1979
- March 30, 1979
- April 10, 1979
- April 11, 1979
- April 25, 1979
- May 02, 1979
- May 10, 1979
- May 18, 1979
- June 14, 1979
- July 26, 1979
- August 05, 1979
- August 08, 1979
- September 28, 1979
- January 26, 1980
- January 30, 1980
- March 21, 1980
- June 01, 1980
- June 11, 1980
- June 16, 1980
- June 18, 1980
- July 05, 1980
- July 24, 1980
- September 20, 1980
- November 07, 1980
- December 24, 1980
- March 09, 1981
- May 02, 1981
- May 21, 1981
- July 01, 1981
- July 02, 1981
- July 24, 1981
- July 27, 1981
- December 24, 1981
- July 20, 1982
- August 18, 1982
- September 03, 1982
- September 24, 1982
- January 16, 1983
- January 21, 1983
- February 04, 1983
- March 17, 1983
- March 22, 1983
- July 01, 1983
- July 08, 1983
- July 10, 1983
- August 16, 1983
- October 10, 1983
- January 13, 1984
- April 28, 1984
- May 18, 1984
- May 25, 1984
- October 30, 1984
- December 29, 1984
- February 20, 1985
- March 01, 1985
- July 19, 1985
- September 17, 1985
- May 24, 1986
- May 30, 1986
- September 20, 1986
- January 15, 1987
- August 26, 1987
- October 29, 1987
- November 05, 1987
- November 12, 1987
- November 19, 1987
- November 20, 1987
- November 27, 1987
- December 02, 1987
- January 23, 1988
- February 18, 1988
- March 04, 1988
- March 18, 1988
- April 16, 1988
- April 23, 1988
- April 29, 1988
- January 17, 1989
- February 03, 1989
- February 01, 1990
- April 10, 1990
- May 01, 1990
- August 25, 1990
- August 30, 1990
- September 01, 1990
- September 05, 1990
- September 18, 1995
- September 19, 1998
- August 25, 2010
- August 25, 2015
- March 03, 2022
- March 05, 2022
- August 27, 2022
- October 09, 2022
- February 21, 2023
- August 25, 2023
- October 22, 2023
- December 03, 2023
- February 10, 2024
- March 17, 2024
- June 02, 2024
- August 22, 2024
- August 25, 2024
- August 26, 2024
- August 25, 2025
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Dedication and Orientation
This is offered with love, appreciation and gratitude to Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and
his Vajra Regent and dharma heir Ösel Tendzin, for the benefit of their present and future disciples, and all beings.
Through hearing, seeing and contemplating these teachings of the Vidyadhara through his Vajra Regent,
May we realize the essence of transmission from teacher to student.
May we hold precious this seed planting of Vajrayana dharma and Shambhala vision in the West.
Through their gestures and words, may we wake up on the spot.
May we not become confused by spiritual materialism in any form.
Now, practicing moment by moment until the end of this life and beyond, may we free all beings.
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Acknowledgments
Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Very Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche, Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,
Patrick Sweeney Trimé Lhawang, Lady Lila Rich.
Major startup donors:
Ms. Maryanne de Goede, Mrs. Patty Ronca, Mrs. Avilda Moses, Mr. Donn Tatum, Mrs. Terry Colosi, Mr. Edward Zaron, Mr. Martin Miller,
Mr. Ravinder Rai.
And many continuing donors
Advisors:
Mr. and Mrs. Eric and Donna Holm, Dr. Joseph Parent, Mrs. Jacqueline Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas and Martha Espeset, Mr. Mike Smith,
Mr. Edward Zaron.
Software Developer
Beezwax Datatools, Inc.
Visualizer and Producer
Mr. Robert KrupnickBoulder, Colorado 1988
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Table of Contents
194319511968197419761977"Bodhicitta: Awakened Heart" Seminar "Beyond Territory" Seminar, four talks and two unpublished poems, "Boston Tea Party" and "Transportation" "Entering the Path of Enlightenment" Seminar, Shrine Blessing and "A Capitol Vision" and "Friendly Skies," two unpublished poems "Orphans of the Kagyü Lineage" Community Talk "Vision of the Mahayana" Seminar and "April Fool" a poem "Buddhist Practice in Everyday Life" Seminar and unpublished poem "Mangy Dog" "Beyond Aggression" Public Talk "Stepping Through an Open Doorway" Seminar, Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremonies, and "Redwood Claustophobia" and "Skol," two unpublished poems "Discipline and Delight" Public Talk and "Deluxe No 1," "Two Plus One" and "Whimsy Vineyard," three unpublished poems "Jewel Ornament of Liberation" Naropa Institute Summer Session Founders Course and four poems "Kindling the Flame of Enlightenment" Seminar "Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyü Lineage" Seminar, Audio and Transcripts Community Talk Boulder: On Shambhala Training Refuge Vow Ceremony "Marpa: the Fruition of Mahamudra in Everyday Life" Seminar "Developing an Enlightened Attitude" Seminar "Protecting the Mind: Discipline Beyond Hope and Fear" Seminar audio and transcript Public Talk: Meeting of Two Minds Community Talk Montreal: The Three Yanas, and two unpublished poems: "Dumpling" and "Let's Try Another One" "Transforming Confusion into Wisdom" Seminar, Austin, "People and Ideas" TV Interview video, "Delight," a calligraphy from that visit, and "Nobody Knows" and "Yellow Rose," two unpublished poems On His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and photos1978"Mind and Meditation" Seminar, Columbia "Sudden Glimpse: The Appearance of Awakened Mind in Everyday Life" Seminar, three talks, New York loft space dedication ceremony talk, audio and transcripts "Sudden Glimpse: The Step Beyond Hesitation" seminar, and three poems, two unpublished, "Is it Risen" and "Love's Humor Lost" and "Mila's New House" "Mind and Meditation" Seminar, a public talk and two unpublished poems, "California Dreaming" and "A Copy of That," Berkeley and San Francisco "Mind and Meditation" Public Talk, Seminar and two unpublished poems, "A.B.C" and "Flash in the Pan," Vancouver "Transforming Confusion into Wisdom" Seminar Boston, Vow Ceremonies and a triple wedding "Transformation of Mind in the Buddhadharma," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Talks given by the Vajra Regent, Co-Taught Seminar, Naropa Institute, Summer 1978 Talk to Naropa Institute Psychology Students Regent's Open Golf Tournament Regent's Open Golf Tournament - Two Photos Regent's Open Golf Tournament "Theory and Practice of Meditation," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Talks given by the Vajra Regent, Co-Taught Seminar, Naropa Institute, Summer 1978 Radio Interview, Los Angeles "Celebrating Toast" Poem "Cultivation of Enlightened Mind" Seminar and Vow Ceremonies1979Talk to Dathun Participants "Wasting Time" Poem Practice Talk "Meditation in Action" Seminar 1979 Chicago, and "Vintage" and "Supplication" two unpublished poems "Meditation in Action" Seminar 1979 Austin, Shrine Blessing and "Native Language," an unpublished poem "Meditation in Action" Seminar 1979 Miami "Meditation in Action" Seminar 1979, Washington and an unpublished poem, "Egghead Zen" "Meditation in Action" Seminar 1979, Philadephia, "Empty Wallet" "Distillery," "Symphony in Be Flat" and "Nuclear Tomorrow," unpublished poems written during the visit Photo - circa late 70's "Song of Devotion" Seminar "Wheel of Life" Seminar, audio and transcripts Elementary Education Talk, Naropa Institute "Jewel of Enlightenment" Advanced Training Session (ATS) and Community Talk "Life and Teachings of Naropa" Seminar, Los Angeles, audio and transcripts,"Co-Fraternal Doha" unpublished poem, and Shrine Blessing, Santa Barbara "Meditation in the Three Yanas," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Talks given by the Vajra Regent, Co-Taught Seminar, Naropa Institute, Summer 1979 "Warrior of Shambhala," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Talks given by the Vajra Regent, Co-Taught Seminar, Naropa Institute, Summer 1979 "Education for An Enlightened Society" Talk Vidya School Talk on Education Public Talk1980"Mismatched/Mixmatched" wedding poem and calligraphy Public talk, "Warrior's Way: Gentleness and Compassion" Letter to the 1980 Vajradhatu Seminary Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony and three poems "Journey Through a Practitioner's Mind," and "One Shot" and "Ruptured Song," all unpublished. Public Reception, His Holiness Karmapa XVI Visit of 1980, Boulder "Bodhicaryavatara," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Talks given by the Vajra Regent, Co-Taught Seminar, Naropa Institute, Summer 1980 Radio Interview, Boulder Naropa Institute Public Talk Life and Teachings of Naropa: Indian Pandit and Mahasiddha," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Talks given by the Vajra Regent, Co-Taught Seminar, Naropa Institute, Summer 1980 Shambhala Training Public Talk "How to Bring about Enlightenment" seminar and Refuge Vow Veremony "Wisdom of Compassion" Seminar and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony1981Padma Committee Meeting Amara Association of Health Professionals Talk "Path of the Buddha: The Discipline of Meditation" Seminar "Path to Awakening" Public Talk "Patience: The Armor of Nonaggression" I.T.S. Audio and Transcripts, and Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremonie Audio "Aggression: The Ground of Psychosis," from the Naropa Institute Psychology Symposium, Audio and Transcript "Healing in the Buddhist Tradition" Course 8th Dharmadhatu Conference Final Talk by Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche - "New Era"19821983Buddha-Stupa calligraphy and a photo "Naropa, the Mahasiddha" Seminar, audio and transcripts "Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand" Seminar Boulder "Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand" Seminar, Public Talk, a radio Interview and a shamatha group interview, New York Public Talk "Space, Time and Energy" Seminar, Refuge Vow Ceremony, a Group Interview and a calligraphy "Peace and Clarity: Two Stages of Meditation" Talk Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony and "Mahamudra Poem" unpublished poem Haiku Exchange Marrying Mountains Calligraphy and a Photo1984198519861987Rain of Wisdom Class Talk 2 "Divine Madmen of India," Class Transcript, and the preface to the book "Rain of Wisdom" Dathun Talk Karmê Chöling "Open Way: La Voie Ouverte" Montreal, public talk, "Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior" seminar, and three calligraphies "The Open Way" Seminar, Toronto, and a Shambhala Training Public talk "The Open Way" Vancouver, a public talk, "Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior" Seminar, a community talk and two poems; "How to Govern Properly" and "Dewdrop of Emotion" "The Open Way" Public Talk Milwaukee, video and transcript "Primordial Confidence" Seminar, audio and transcripts "Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior," Afterword to the book "Meditation: The Practice of Being" - audio and transcript1988"Recalling the Guru's Instructions" Community talk video, audio and 'kindness' video excerpt Shambhala Day Address 1988 "Talk to Teenagers" audio and transcript "Discipline" Seminar video, audio, transcript and a doha Direct Path to Enlightenment audio and video "Mahamudra Lineage" Seminar video, audio and transcripts Los Angeles "Mahamudra Lineage" Seminar audio, transcripts, and calligraphed posters, San Francisco19901998202220232024Shambhala Day Celebration “Peace and Clarity: Two Stages of Meditation,” an online course led by Lady Lila Rich and Robert Walker “Discipline on the Path of Enlightenment,” an online course led by Michael Rich Commemoration of the Empowerment of Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin in 1976 34th Commemoration of the Parinirvana of Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin Documentary of the Cremation Ceremony -
Birth and Death
The Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin was born Thomas Frederick Rich, Jr., to a working-class family in Passaic, New Jersey, on June 28, 1943. He passed into parinirvana on August 25, 1990, at the age of 47.
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Early Photo
Date is approximate.
Thomas Rich with his father
Photographer unknown, June 01, 1951
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Five Photos 1966-69
Photos, portraits, a work photo, one with a close friend and a young portrait taken by a noted photographer.
Circa 1968
Photographer unknown,Circa 1969
Photographer unknown,Physical Therapy Technician ID Card
Photographer unknown,New York City
Thomas Rich, then Narayana, with Ken Green, then Krishna, circa 1968
Photographer unknown,In New York City
Photo Robert Altman, with permission,circa 1966-68
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Photo with Swami Satchidananda, a book given to (then) Narayana, the front cover inscription, and a group photo before leaving for Los Angeles
With Swami Satchidananda circa 1968
Photographer unknown,unknown
Inscription to Narayana by Satchidananda
Swami Satchidananda, December 22, 1969unknown
Book given to Narayana by Swami Satchidananda
December 22, 1969unknown
Group photo
Unknown,New York City
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Meeting Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
The earliest known letter from Thomas Rich to Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, written after their first meeting, circa February 1971. The Vidyadhara is said to have commented afterwords, "He has a heart of stainless steel."
1971 Letter Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 01, 1971Date is approximate.
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Becoming the Dharma Heir
In September of 1971 Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, asked Thomas Rich to be his dharma heir.
Below is the inscribed inside cover of "The Jewel Ornament of Liberation,"given to him by the Vidyadhara at this meeting.
The Vajra Regent describes this event in detail in a letter he wrote to 1980 Vajradhatu Seminary students, excerpted below. The whole letter is on the Timeline.Inside cover of "The Jewel Ornament of Liberation" with inscription
Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, September 01, 1971Karmé Chöling
Date is approximate.
Excerpt from "How I met the Vajra Master," a letter written to participants of the 1980 Vajradhatu Seminary Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 21, 1980Paso Robles, California
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Family photo, Milwaukee Airport
Thomas Rich, Lila Rich and their first child, Vajra, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on a family visit.
Family Photo
Photographer unknown, May 01, 1972Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Narayana at Padma Jong
Thomas Rich, then called Narayana, holding up a calligraphy just done by the Vidyadhara during the "Art in Everyday Life" seminar at Padma Jong. Padma Jong was a retreat center in Dos Rios, California, owned by the community for several years.
Padma Jong Photo
Photographer unknown, June 01, 1974Dos Rios, California
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Visit of H.H. XVI Gyalwa Karmapa to the United States 1974, video, calligraphy, letter, poem and photos
The Vajra Regent made an immediate connection with His Holiness the Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa during his first visit to the United States, continuing and deepening through the Karmapa's passing into parinirvana in 1981.
When the empowerment of Thomas Rich as Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin took place in 1976, the Karmapa added calligraphy of his own to the official proclamation.
Below is a photo of the Vajra Regent with H.H. XVI Karmapa, and the Vidyadhara, with H.E. Jamgon Kontrul, one with Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche taken during the Karmapa's first visit to the United States in 1974, and other photos of His Holiness. There is also a poem written to him by the Vajra Regent after His Holiness' passing into parinirvana, an excerpt from the 1980 letter to seminary students recounting the spirit of that first visit, a brief video clip of a Q and A with the Vajra Regent on a famous teaching given by the Karmapa, and a calligraphy by the Vajra Regent evoking an aspect of the Karmapa Lineage.In a Japanese garden with His Holiness and the Vidyadhara
photographer unknown,San Francisco, probably
Exact date unknown.
The Vajra Regent with His Holiness and the Vidyadhara.
Photographer unknown,Date unknown.
The Vajra Regent being greeted by His Holiness
Photo Robert del Tredici,Karmê_Chöling
Exact date unknown - either 1974 or 1976.
HHK with Flowers
Photo George Holmes, October 01, 1974New York - perhaps
Date is approximate.
H. H. the 16th Karmapa and Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Photographer unknown,From the Vajra Regent's photo collection.
Photo of H.H. the 16th Karmapa
Photographer unknown,Given to the Vajra Regent by Mr. Mershoff.
His Holiness with the Vidyadhara and Shibata Sensei
Photo Blair Hansen,With H. E. Jamgon Kontrul Rinpoche
Place and photographer unknown,"I Miss the Karmapa" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 03, 1987Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
A poem written about the Sixteenth Karmapa, His Holiness Rangjung Rikpe Dorje.
Ösel Tendzin had a strong connection to His Holiness and said of him, “In this realm at this time, the Karmapa …exists as the mahakala, protecting us. Karmapa is not [merely] a person; Karmapa is the incarnation of enlightened mind. …The lineage holders, from Tilopa to the present day, are embodied in him. We should think very intensely that the Karmapa should return and manifest … because without him, the world is very sterile.”
Published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006"Nothing Happens" Video clip from the Three-Yana Seminar Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 25, 1986Los Angeles, California
A question and answer exchange between a student and the Vajra Regent describing the profound instruction the Vajra Regent received at the Karmapa's bedside a few days before he died in 1981.
HO Calligraphy
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,Date and place of execution unknown.
Calligraphy of a line from the Sadhana of Mahamudra, an essential practice of students of Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche written and compiled by him, the line in the calligraphy is by Mikyo Dorje, the 8th Karmapa.
.Excerpt from the 1980 seminary letter to students Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 21, 1980Paso Robles. California
A recollection of the 1974 visit of His Holiness the Sixteenth Karmapa to the United States
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Community Talk Boulder
Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
Community Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 25, 1976Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
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Photo Summer 1976
Photo front and back, from the Vajra Regent's collection. Taken at Karma Dzong, 1111 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado.
The Vajra Regent, then Thomas Rich, and Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Photographer unknown, August 01, 1976Karma Dzong, 1111 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado
Date approximate
Caption on back of photo
Photographer unknown, August 01, 1976Karma Dzong, 1111 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado
Date approximate
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Empowerment as Vajra Regent
The Empowerment of Thomas Rich as Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin was conferred by Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, at Karma Dzong in Boulder, Colorado.
It was the first time a Western student was empowered as a lineage holder in the Karma Kagyü Lineage.
Below are transcripts, the proclamation calligraphy, two related poems, an audio excerpt and a slide show of the ceremony."The Empowerment of Ösel Tendzin,” from Garuda V: Transcending Hesitation Vajradhatu Staff, January 01, 1977Boulder, Colorado
Remarks from the third talk of the The Three Lineages Vajra Assembly Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, used by permission, August 22, 1976Boulder, Colorado
From "Collected Vajra Assemblies, Volume One," Vidyadhara the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche
Oath of Empowerment Transcript Vidyadhara the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche, August 22, 1976
Halifax: Vajradhatu Publications, 1990, 81-83. Copyright © 1990 by Diana J. Mukpo. All rights reserved. Used by permission.Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
Proclamation of the Empowerment of the Vajra Regent by the Vidyadhara with additional text by His Holiness the Sixteenth Karmapa, and sealed by both
Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and H.H. Karmapa XVI, August 22, 1976Boulder, Colorado
"From the Glorious Realm of Vajradhatu" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 22, 1976Karma Chöling, Barnett, Vermont
The first poem written by Ösel Tendzin after his empowerment on August 22, 1976.
"Infant Song of a Son of the Kagyü Guru" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 30, 1980
A few weeks after the event, he began a retreat at Karmê Chöling and composed this poem there on the one-month anniversary of his empowerment.
Published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006.Kalapa Court, Boulder, Colorado
Poem, published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006
Empowerment Ceremony Audio Excerpts
Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, used by permission, August 22, 1976Karma Dzong, Boulder Colorado
This recording begins with the chanting of the Heart Sutra by the assembled community, followed by the Vidyadhara's address, the invocation of the lineage, and reading of the empowerment proclamation. It concludes with a dedication on behalf of the sangha.
Empowerment Slides
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 22, 1976Boulder, Colorado
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"Feast of Devotion" Seminar, audio and transcripts
Five talks, at Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont, the first seminar taught by Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin after his empowerment.
Feast of Devotion Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 03, 1976Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Feast of Devotion Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 04, 1976Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Feast of Devotion Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 05, 1976Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Feast of Devotion Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 06, 1976Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Feast of Devotion Talk 5
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 07, 1976Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Feast of Devotion Transcripts Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 03, 1976Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
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"Myth of Freedom" Seminar
Three talks, at Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont,
Myth of Freedom Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 10, 1976Barnet, Vermont
Myth of Freedom Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 11, 1976Barnet, Vermont
Myth of Freedom Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 13, 1976Barnet, Vermont
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Community Talk, Boulder
Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado, mainly on the topic of the upcoming second visit of His Holiness the Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa to the United States.
Community Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 14, 1976Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
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"Introductory Talk" Lineage and Devotion Study Group
Introductory Talk Lineage and Devotion Study Group
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 15, 1976Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
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"Bodhicitta: Awakened Heart" Seminar
Five talks on the essence of the mahayana path, New York Dharmadhatu, three talks in the seminar plus a shrine blessing and a community talk
Bodhicitta: Awakened Heart Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 25, 1977New York Dharmadhatu
Bodhicitta: Awakened Heart Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 26, 1977New York Dharmadhatu
Bodhicitta: Awakened Heart Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 27, 1977New York Dharmadhatu
Bodhicitta: Awakened Heart - Shrine Blessing
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 28, 1977New York Dharmadhatu
Bodhicitta: Awakened Heart Seminar - Community Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 01, 1977New York Dharmadhatu
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"Beyond Territory" Seminar, four talks and two unpublished poems, "Boston Tea Party" and "Transportation"
Boston, Massachusetts, the poems were written in Cambridge just after.
Beyond Territory Seminar Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 04, 1977Boston, Massachusetts
Beyond Territory Seminar Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 05, 1977Boston, Massachusetts
Beyond Territory Seminar Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 06, 1977Boston, Massachusetts
Beyond Territory Seminar Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 07, 1977Boston, Massachusetts
"Boston Tea Party" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 09, 1977Cambridge, Nassachusetts
Poem, unpublished draft
"Transportation" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 09, 1977Cambridge, Massachuesetts
Poem, unpublished draft
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"Entering the Path of Enlightenment" Seminar, Shrine Blessing and "A Capitol Vision" and "Friendly Skies," two unpublished poems
Three talks in the seminar, one poem written during the visit and one on the departing flight, Washington, D.C.
Entering the Path of Enlightenment Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 11, 1977Washington, D.C.
Entering the Path of Enlightenment Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 12, 1977Washington, D.C.
Entering the Path of Enlightenment Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 13, 1977Washington, D.C.
Entering the Path of Enlightenment - Shrine Blessing
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 13, 1977Washington, D.C.
"A Capitol Vision." Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 11, 1977Washington, D.C.
Poem, unpublished draft
"Friendly Skies" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 14, 1977United Flight #167
Poem, unpublished draft
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"Orphans of the Kagyü Lineage" Community Talk
Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
Orphans of the Kagyü Lineage
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 25, 1977Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
Community Talk
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"Vision of the Mahayana" Seminar and "April Fool" a poem
Four talks, Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado, the poem written the first day.
Vision of the Mahayana Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 01, 1977Karma Dzong Boulder, Colorado
Vision of the Mahayana Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 04, 1977Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
Vision of the Mahayana Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 04, 1977Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
Vision of the Mahayana Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 05, 1977Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
"April Fool" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 01, 1977Boulder, Colorado
Poem published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006.
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"Buddhist Practice in Everyday Life" Seminar and unpublished poem "Mangy Dog"
Three talks, Karmê Choling, Barnet, Vermont and a poem written during the weekend
Buddhist Practice in Everyday Life Talk 1: The Wheel of Life
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 15, 1977Karmé Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Buddhist Practice in Everyday Life Talk 2: Precious Human Birth
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 16, 1977Karmé Chöling, barnet, Vermont
Buddhist Practice in Everyday Life Talk 3: The Lonely Journey of Individual Salvation
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 17, 1977Karmé Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
"Mangy Dog" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 16, 1977Karmé Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Poem, unpublished draft
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"Beyond Aggression" Public Talk
Newton, Massachusetts
Beyond Aggression Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 04, 1977Newton, Massachussetts
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"Stepping Through an Open Doorway" Seminar, Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremonies, and "Redwood Claustophobia" and "Skol," two unpublished poems
Six talks on shamatha, vipashana and the entrance to the mahayana path, Mendocino, California.
"Redwood Claustrophobia" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 07, 1977Mendocino, Caifornia
Poem, unpublished draft
"Skol" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 12, 1977Mendocino, California
Poem, unpublished draft
Refuge Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 08, 1977Mendocino, California
Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 08, 1977Mendocino, California
Stepping Through An Open Doorway Talk 1: Mindfulness Practice
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 06, 1977Mendocino, California
Stepping Through An Open Doorway Talk 2: Aspects of Shamatha Practice
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 09, 1977Mendocino, California
Stepping Through An Open Doorway Talk 3: Attributes of Vipashyana
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 11, 1977Mendocino, California
Stepping Through An Open Doorway Talk 4: The Practice of Vipashyana
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 12, 1977Mendocino, California
Stepping Through An Open Doorway Talk 5: The Link Between Vipashyana Experience and the Mahayana Path
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 14, 1977Mendocino, California
Stepping Through An Open Doorway Talk 6: The Open Doorway to the Bodhisattva Path
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 15, 1977Mendocino, California
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"Discipline and Delight" Public Talk and "Deluxe No 1," "Two Plus One" and "Whimsy Vineyard," three unpublished poems
Santa Barbara, California, the poems written the day after.
Discipline and Delight Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 21, 1977Santa Barbara, California
"Deluxe No 1" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 22, 1977Santa Barbara, California
Poem, unpublished draft
"Two Plus One" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 22, 1977Santa Barbara, California
Poem, unpublished Draft
"Whimsy Vineyard" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 22, 1977Santa Barbara, California
Poem, unpublished draft
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"Jewel Ornament of Liberation" Naropa Institute Summer Session Founders Course and four poems
Eight talks, Boulder, Colorado, the poems, "Ich Liebedich Dir." and "To The Venerable Taizan Maezumi Roshi." are unpublished, "Boulder Samurai." "Instructions to Kimiko on Perseverance on the Path." are published in "Like Water Poured into Water."
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 1: Shunyata, the Essence of Samsara and Nirvana
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 10, 1977Boulder, Colorado
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 2: The Working Basis
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 14, 1977Boulder, Colorado
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 3: Meeting Spiritual Friends
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 17, 1977Boulder, Colorado
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 4: Karma and the Six Realms
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 21, 1977Boulder, Colorado
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 5: Soft Spot
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 24, 1977Boulder, Colorado
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 6: The Aspiration and Accomplishment of the Bodhisattva Vow
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 28, 1977Boulder, Colorado
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 7: The Attitude and Practice of the Bodhisattva Path
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 01, 1977Boulder, Colorado
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 8: Buddha Activity
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 05, 1977Boulder, Colorado
"Ich Liebedich Dir" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 15, 1977Kalapa Court, Boulder, Colorado
Poem, unpublished draft
"Boulder Samurai" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 30, 1977Boulder, Colorado
Poem published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006.
"Instructions to Kimiko on Perseverance on the Path" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 30, 1977Boulder, Colorado
Poem published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006.
"To The Venerable Taizan Maezumi Roshi" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 06, 1977Boulder, Colorado
Poem to Maizumi Roshi visited Boulder during this summer., unpublished draft
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"Kindling the Flame of Enlightenment" Seminar
Four talks on the mahayana path, Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Kindling the Flame of Enlightenment Talk 1: Mahayana: Training to Be Genuine
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 09, 1977Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Kindling the Flame of Enlightenment Talk 2: Discovery of Buddha Nature: Celebration and Doubt
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 10, 1977Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Kindling the Flame of Enlightenment Talk 3: Making Friends with Self and Other
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 12, 1977Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Kindling the Flame of Enlightenment Talk 4: Shunyata and Skillfull Means
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 13, 1977Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
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"Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyü Lineage" Seminar, Audio and Transcripts
Nine talks, Naropa Institute Summer Session Founder's Course.
Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyu Lineage Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 19, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyu Lineage Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 21, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyu Lineage Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 26, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyu Lineage Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 28, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyu Lineage Talk 5
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 02, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyu Lineage Talk 6
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 04, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyu Lineage Talk 7
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 09, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyu Lineage Talk 8
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 16, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyu Lineage Talk 9
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 18, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
"Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyü Lineage" Seminar Talk 1 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 19, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
"Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyü Lineage" Seminar Talk 2 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 21, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
"Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyü Lineage" Seminar Talk 3 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 26, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
"Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyü Lineage" Seminar Talk 4 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 28, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
"Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyü Lineage" Seminar Talk 5 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 02, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
"Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyü Lineage" Seminar Talk 6 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 04, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
"Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyü Lineage" Seminar Talk 7 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 09, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
"Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyü Lineage" Seminar Talk 8 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 16, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
"Lonely Journey: Devotion in the Kagyü Lineage" Seminar Talk 9 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 18, 1977Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
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Community Talk Boulder: On Shambhala Training
Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
On Shambhala Training
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 29, 1977Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
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Refuge Vow Ceremony
Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado.
Refuge Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 13, 1977Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
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"Marpa: the Fruition of Mahamudra in Everyday Life" Seminar
Five talks, Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather lakes, Colorado.
Marpa Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 22, 1977Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
Marpa Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 23, 1977Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
Marpa Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 24, 1977Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
Marpa Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 26, 1977Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
Marpa Talk 5
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 27, 1977Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
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"Developing an Enlightened Attitude" Seminar
Three talks, Chicago, Illinois. All three audio recordings are dated "September, 1977". Shambhala Archives supplied the September 1 date (accessioning protocol for missing dates). A likely date for the Chicago program is the weekend of September 9-11.
Developing an Enlightened Attitude Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 01, 1977Chicago Dharmadhatu
Developing an Enlightened Attitude Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 01, 1977Chicago Dharmadhatu
Developing an Enlightened Attitude Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 01, 1977Chicago Dharmadhatu
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"Protecting the Mind: Discipline Beyond Hope and Fear" Seminar audio and transcript
Three talks, Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont.
Protecting the Mind: Discipline Beyond Hope and Fear Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 02, 1977Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Protecting the Mind: Discipline Beyond Hope and Fear Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 03, 1977Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Protecting the Mind: Discipline Beyond Hope and Fear Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 05, 1977Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
"Protecting the Mind: Discipline Beyond Hope and Fear" seminar transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 02, 1977Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
unpublished draft
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Public Talk: Meeting of Two Minds
Toronto, Ontario. Shambhala Archives supplied the September 1 date (accessioning protocol for missing dates). A likely date for this event is sometime between October 10 and 28.
Public Talk: Meeting of Two Minds
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 01, 1977Auditorium, Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto
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Community Talk Montreal: The Three Yanas, and two unpublished poems: "Dumpling" and "Let's Try Another One"
Montreal, Quebec, the poems were written the day after.
Community Talk: The Three Yanas
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 10, 1977Dharmadhatu, Montreal, Quebec
"Dumpling" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 11, 1977Montreal, Quebec
Poem, unpublished draft
"Let's Try Another One!" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 11, 1977Montreal, Quebec
Poem, unpublished draft
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"Transforming Confusion into Wisdom" Seminar, Austin, "People and Ideas" TV Interview video, "Delight," a calligraphy from that visit, and "Nobody Knows" and "Yellow Rose," two unpublished poems
Three talks, the interview on Austin Television station KLRN the day before, the two poems were written during the seminar weekend and the calligraphy was executed during the visit.
People and Ideas TV Interview
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 04, 1977Austin, Texas.
Used with permission.
Transforming Confusion Into Wisdom Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 04, 1977Austin, Texas
Transforming Confusion Into Wisdom Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 05, 1977Austin, Texas
Transforming Confusion Into Wisdom Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 06, 1977Austin, Texas
"Nobody Knows" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 05, 1977Austin Texas
Poem written the second day of the Seminar, "Transforming Confusion into Wisdom."
"Yellow Rose" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 05, 1977
unpublished draftAustin, Texas
Poem written the second day of the Seminar, "Transforming Confusion into Wisdom."
unpublished draftDelight Calligraphy
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 05, 1977Austin, Texas
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On His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and photos
Audio of an interview for a magazine, circa 1977-78, Berkeley, the photo of His Holiness and the Vajra Regent taken after the cremation ceremony for Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, in 1987, and an earlier photo of the two of them.
An interview for a magazine on His Holiness extraordinary qualities
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,Berkeley
The Vajra Regent and His Holiness at the Vidyadhara's cremation ceremony.
Photo Michael Wood, May 26, 1987Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
His Holiness Dilgo Kyhentse Rinpoche and the Vajra Regent
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"Mind and Meditation" Seminar, Columbia
Four talks, Columbia, South Carolina
Mind and Meditation Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 10, 1978Columbia, South Carolina
Mind and Meditation Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 11, 1978Columbia, South Carolina
Mind and Meditation Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 12, 1978Columbia, South Carolina
Mind and Meditation Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 14, 1978Columbia, South Carolina
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"Sudden Glimpse: The Appearance of Awakened Mind in Everyday Life" Seminar, three talks, New York loft space dedication ceremony talk, audio and transcripts
Three talks and loft dedication, New York City.
Sudden Glimpse: The Appearance of Awakened Mind in Everyday Life Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 17, 1978New York City
Sudden Glimpse: The Appearance of Awakened Mind in Everyday Life Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 18, 1978New York City
Sudden Glimpse: The Appearance of Awakened Mind in Everyday Life Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 19, 1978New York City
New York Dharmadhatu Loft Dedication
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 19, 1978New York City
Sudden Glimpse: The Appearance of Awakened Mind in Everyday Life Talk 1 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 17, 1978New York City
Sudden Glimpse: The Appearance of Awakened Mind in Everyday Life Talk 2 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 18, 1978New York City
Sudden Glimpse: The Appearance of Awakened Mind in Everyday Life Talk 3 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 19, 1978New York City
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"Sudden Glimpse: The Step Beyond Hesitation" seminar, and three poems, two unpublished, "Is it Risen" and "Love's Humor Lost" and "Mila's New House"
Three talks and poems written during the weekend, Karmé Chöling, Barnet, Vermont, a continuation of the New York Seminar.
Sudden Glimpse: The Step Beyond Hesitation Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 24, 1978Karmé Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Sudden Glimpse: The Step Beyond Hesitation Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 25, 1978Karmé Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Sudden Glimpse: The Step Beyond Hesitation Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 27, 1978Karmé Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
"Is it Risen" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 26, 1978Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Poem, unpublished poem
"Love's Humor Lost" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 26, 1978Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Poem, unpublished draft
"Mila's New House." Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 26, 1977Karmé Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Poem written on Easter Sunday, it describes the Vajra Regent placing a rupa of Milarepa on the shrine at Bhumipali Bhavan,
the residence of the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and his family near Karmê Chöling.
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"Mind and Meditation" Seminar, a public talk and two unpublished poems, "California Dreaming" and "A Copy of That," Berkeley and San Francisco
A public talk in San Francisco, California, and five talks in Berkeley
Mind and Meditation Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 08, 1978Unitarian Church, Geary Street, San Francisco, California
Mind and Meditation Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 11, 1978Berkeley, California
Mind and Meditation Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 12, 1978Berkeley, California
Mind and Meditation Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 13, 1978Berkeley, California
Mind and Meditation Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 14, 1978Berkeley, California
Mind and Meditation Talk 5
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 16, 1978Berkeley, California
"California Dreaming" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 16, 1978Berkeley, California
Poem, unpublished draft
"A Copy of That" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 15, 1978Berkeley, California
Poem, published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006
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"Mind and Meditation" Public Talk, Seminar and two unpublished poems, "A.B.C" and "Flash in the Pan," Vancouver
A public talk and three talks in the seminar
Mind and Meditation Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 20, 1978Vancouver, British Columbia
Mind and Meditation Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 21, 1978Vancouver, British Columbia
Mind and Meditation Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 22, 1978Vancouver, British Columbia
Mind and Meditation Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 23, 1978Vancouver, British Columbia
"A.B.C" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 19, 1978Vancouver, B.C.
Poem, unpublished draft
"Flash in the Pan" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 19, 1978Vancouver, B.C.
Poem, unpublished draft
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"Transforming Confusion into Wisdom" Seminar Boston, Vow Ceremonies and a triple wedding
Seven seminar talks, Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremonies and a triple wedding, Boston, Massachusetts
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 05, 1978Boston, Massachusetts
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom Talk 2 part 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 09, 1978Boston, Massachusetts
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom Talk 2 part 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 09, 1978Boston, Massachusetts
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 12, 1978Boston, Massachusetts
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 17, 1978Boston, Massachusetts
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom Talk 5
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 19, 1978Boston, Massachusetts
Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 21, 1978Boston, Massachusetts
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom Talk 6
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 23, 1978Boston, Massachusetts
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom Talk 7
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 26, 1978Boston, Massachusetts
Triple Wedding
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 10, 1978Boston, Massachusetts
Refuge Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 10, 1978Boston, Massachusetts
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"Transformation of Mind in the Buddhadharma," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Talks given by the Vajra Regent, Co-Taught Seminar, Naropa Institute, Summer 1978
Talks 2, 4 and 6
Transformation of Mind in the Buddhadharma Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 15, 1978Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Transformation of Mind in the Buddhadharma Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 22, 1978Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Transformation of Mind in the Buddhadharma Talk 6
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 29, 1978Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
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Talk to Naropa Institute Psychology Students
Boulder, Colorado
Naropa Institute Psychology Students Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 27, 1978Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
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Regent's Open Golf Tournament
The tournament occurred during the Naropa Institute Summer session of that year, at the Lake Valley Golf Club, north of Boulder. The Open was a celebration and a fundraiser of the Regent's Club, which was an organization founded to help community members and situations that needed funding. It's activity became the Shambhala Trust in 1985. The tournament date is very approximate. The photos are shown on this page and subsequent days on the Timeline, but they were all taken the same day.
Regent's Open Golf Tournament - 'Big Golf'
Photo Robert del Tredici, July 15, 1978Lake Valley Golf Club
Date is approximate.
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Regent's Open Golf Tournament - Two Photos
Regent's Open Golf Tournament Photo 1
Photo Robert del Tredici, July 15, 1978Lake Valley Golf Club
Taken during a lightning strike warning.
Regent's Open Golf Tournament Photo 2
Photo Robert del Tredici, July 15, 1978Lake Valley Golf Club
Date is approximate
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Regent's Open Golf Tournament
With his son Anthony
Regent's Open Golf Tournament Photo 3
Photo Robert del Tredici, July 15, 1978Lake Valley Golf Club
With his son Anthony. Date is approximate.
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"Theory and Practice of Meditation," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Talks given by the Vajra Regent, Co-Taught Seminar, Naropa Institute, Summer 1978
Talks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10
Theory and Practice of Meditation Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 20, 1978Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Theory and Practice of Meditaiton Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 27, 1978Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Theory and Practice of Meditation Talk 6
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 03, 1978Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Theory and Practice of Meditation Talk 8
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 10, 1978Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Theory and Practice of Meditation Talk 10
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 17, 1978Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
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Radio Interview, Los Angeles
KPFK Los Angeles with Roy Tuckman on the evening prior to the public talk, "Transforming Confusion Into Wisdom."
Radio Interview KPFK with Roy Tuckman
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 07, 1978Los Angeles, California
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"Celebrating Toast" Poem
Written at the retreat place of Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, during his year-long retreat in 1978.
During that time he entrusted the leadership of all his centers to the Vajra Regent."Celebrating Toast" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 16, 1978Charlemont, Massachusetts
Poem, published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006.
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"Cultivation of Enlightened Mind" Seminar and Vow Ceremonies
Four talks in the seminar, Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremonies given December 8-13, 1978, Karmê Chöling
Cultivation of Enlightened Mind Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 08, 1978Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Cultivation of Enlightened Mind Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 09, 1978Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Cultivation of Enlightened Mind Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 10, 1978Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Cultivation of Enlightened Mind Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 12, 1978Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Refuge Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 11, 1978Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 13, 1978Karmê Chöling
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Talk to Dathun Participants
Given during a month long period of sitting meditation, Rocky Mountain Dharma Center.
Talk to Dathun Participants
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 04, 1979Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
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"Wasting Time" Poem
Written in response to a letter from Mary Lang, a student who was a professional photographer who the Vajra Regent regarded as his photography teacher.
Boulder, Colorado"Wasting Time" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 15, 1979Boulder, Colorado
Poem, published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006
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Practice Talk
Probably in Tuscon, Arizona
Talk on Meditation
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 24, 1979Tuscon probably
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"Meditation in Action" Seminar 1979 Chicago, and "Vintage" and "Supplication" two unpublished poems
Three talks, Chicago, Illinois, the first of five seminars on this theme, all in March 1979, the four subsequent seminars in Austin, Miami, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. The two poems were written the day before and the day of the first talk..
Meditation in Action Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 06, 1979Chicago, Illinois
Meditation in Action Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 07, 1979Chicago, Illinois
Meditation in Action Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 08, 1979Chicago, Illinois
"Vintage" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 05, 1979Chicago, Illinois
Poem, unpublished draft
"Supplication" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 06, 1979Chicago, Illinois
Poem, unpublished draft
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"Meditation in Action" Seminar 1979 Austin, Shrine Blessing and "Native Language," an unpublished poem
Three talks in the seminar, Austin Texas, the second seminar of five.
Meditation in Action Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 10, 1979Austin, Texas
Meditation in Action Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 11, 1979Austin, Texas
Meditation in Action Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 12, 1979Austin, Texas
Shrine Blessing and Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 14, 1979Austin, Texas
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"Meditation in Action" Seminar 1979 Miami
Three talks, the third seminar of five.
Meditation in Action Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 16, 1979Miami, Florida
Meditation in Action Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 17, 1979Miami, Florida
Meditation in Action Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 17, 1979Miami, Florida
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"Meditation in Action" Seminar 1979, Washington and an unpublished poem, "Egghead Zen"
Four talks, the fourth seminar of five. Ethical Culture Society, Washington, D.C. The poem was written the day before the first talk.
Meditation in Action Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 22, 1979Washington, D.C.
Meditation in Action Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 23, 1979Washington, D.C.
Meditation in Action Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 24, 1979Washington, D.C.
Meditation in Action Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 25, 1979Washington, D.C.
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"Meditation in Action" Seminar 1979, Philadephia, "Empty Wallet" "Distillery," "Symphony in Be Flat" and "Nuclear Tomorrow," unpublished poems written during the visit
Three talks, the fifth seminar of five, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Meditation in Action Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 30, 1979Philadephia, Pennsylvania
Meditation in Action Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 31, 1979Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Meditation in Action Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 01, 1979Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"Empty Wallet" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 28, 1979Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Poem, unpublished draft
"Distillery" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 02, 1979Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Poem, unpublished draft
"Symphony in Be Flat" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 02, 1979Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Poem, unpublished draft
"Nuclear Tomorrow" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 01, 1979Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Poem, unpublished draft
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Photo - circa late 70's
Karmê Choling, Barnet, Vermont
Photo circa late 1970's
Photo Robert del Tredici, April 10, 1979Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vemont
Date is approximate
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"Song of Devotion" Seminar
Four talks, Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Song of Devotion Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 11, 1979Karmê_Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Song of Devotion Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 12, 1979Karmê_Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Song of Devotion Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 14, 1979Karmê_Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Song of Devotion Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 15, 1979Karmê_Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
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"Wheel of Life" Seminar, audio and transcripts
Four talks , Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado.
Wheel of Life Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 25, 1979Boulder, Colorado
Wheel of Life Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 26, 1979Boulder, Colorado
Wheel of Life Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 27, 1979Boulder, Colorado
Wheel of Life Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 29, 1979Boulder, Colorado
"Wheel of Life" Seminar talk 1 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 25, 1979Boulder, Colorado
unpublished draft
"Wheel of Life" Seminar talk 2 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 26, 1979Boulder, Colorado
unpublished draft
"Wheel of Life" Seminar talk 3 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 27, 1979Boulder, Colorado
unpublished draft
"Wheel of Life" Seminar talk 4 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 29, 1979Boulder, Colorado
unpublished draft
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Elementary Education Talk, Naropa Institute
Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Elementary Education Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 02, 1979Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
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"Jewel of Enlightenment" Advanced Training Session (ATS) and Community Talk
Five talks in the seminar May 10-14, 1979, San Francisco, and a talk to the Palo Alto Community May 14, 1979
Jewel of Enlightenment Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 10, 1979San Francisco Dharmadhatu
Jewel of Enlightenment Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 11, 1979San Francisco Dharmadhatu
Jewel of Enlightenment Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 12, 1979San Francisco Dharmadhatu
Jewel of Enlightenment Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 13, 1979San Francisco Dharmadhatu
Jewel of Enlightenment Talk 6
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 14, 1979San Francisco Dharmadhatu
The talk number is probably 5
Community Talk Palo Alto
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 14, 1979Palo Alto, California
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"Life and Teachings of Naropa" Seminar, Los Angeles, audio and transcripts,"Co-Fraternal Doha" unpublished poem, and Shrine Blessing, Santa Barbara
Four talks of the seminar given in Los Angeles, much of it taught in pandita style, commenting on each line of Naropa's biography. Transcript drafts are included. The Shrine blessing was given May 24,1979 in Santa Barbara.
Life and Teachings of Naropa Seminar Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 18, 1979Los Angeles, California
Life and Teachings of Naropa Seminar Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 19, 1979Los Angeles, California
Life and Teachings of Naropa Seminar Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 20, 1979Los Angeles, Californiia
Life and Teachings of Naropa Seminar Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 21, 1979Los Angeles, California
Shrine Blessing, Santa Barbara
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 24, 1979Santa Barbara, California
Life and Teachings of Naropa Seminar Talk 1 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 18, 1979Los Angeles, California
Life and Teachings of Naropa Seminar Talk 2 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 19, 1979Los Angeles, California
Life and Teachings of Naropa Seminar Talk 3 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 20, 1979Los Angeles, California
Life and Teachings of Naropa Seminar Talk 4 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 21, 1979Los Angeles, California
"Co-Fraternal Doha" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, Stephen Baker, May 19, 1979Los Angerles, California
Poem, unpublished draft
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"Meditation in the Three Yanas," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Talks given by the Vajra Regent, Co-Taught Seminar, Naropa Institute, Summer 1979
Talks 2, 4, 6 and 8
Meditation in the Three Yanas Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 14, 1979Naropa Institute, Boulder Colorado
Meditation in the Three Yanas Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 25, 1979Naropa Institute, Boulder Colorado
Meditation in the Three Yanas Talk 6
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 02, 1979Naropa Institute, Boulder Colorado
Meditation in the Three Yanas Talk 8
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 09, 1979Naropa Institute, Boulder Colorado
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"Warrior of Shambhala," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Talks given by the Vajra Regent, Co-Taught Seminar, Naropa Institute, Summer 1979
Talks 2, 5, 6 and 8
Warrior of Shambhala Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 26, 1979Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Warrior of Shambhala Talk 5
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 06, 1979Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Warrior of Shambhala Talk 6
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 09, 1979Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Warrior of Shambhala Talk 8
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 16, 1979Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
"Warrior of Shambhala," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Co-Taught Seminar Talk 2 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 26, 1979Boulder, Colorado
unpublished draft
"Warrior of Shambhala," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Co-Taught Seminar Talk 6 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 09, 1979Boulder, Colorado
unpublished draft
"Warrior of Shambhala," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Co-Taught Seminar Talk 8 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 16, 1979Boulder, Colorado
"Warrior of Shambhala," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Co-Taught Seminar Talk 5 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 06, 1979Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
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"Education for An Enlightened Society" Talk
Boulder, Colorado
Education for An Enlightened Society
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 05, 1979Naropa Psychology Symposium Talk
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Vidya School Talk on Education
Boulder, Colorado
Vidya School Talk on Education
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 08, 1979Vidya School, Boulder, Colorado
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Public Talk
New York, New York
Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 28, 1979New York City
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"Mismatched/Mixmatched" wedding poem and calligraphy
Gifts made for the same occasion, the poem was written days before the wedding and the calligraphy executed afterwards.
"Mismatched/Mixmatched," wedding gift poem Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 26, 1980Los Angeles, California
Written for the wedding of close friends Barbara McClellan and Danny Mann, published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006.
Wedding Gift Calligraphy
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 26, 1980Boulder, Colorado
Execution date is approximate
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Public talk, "Warrior's Way: Gentleness and Compassion"
San Francisco, California
Warrior's Way: Gentleness and Compassion, Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 30, 1980San Francisco, California
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Letter to the 1980 Vajradhatu Seminary
That year was the first time the Vajra Regent was unable to attend the seminary in person. To fulfill one of his roles, that of helping to prepare students to enter the Vajrayana teachnings, he wrote a letter to the seminary participants detailing his initial meetings with Trungpa Rinpoche.
Letter Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 21, 1980Paso Robles, California
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Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony and three poems "Journey Through a Practitioner's Mind," and "One Shot" and "Ruptured Song," all unpublished.
At a Meditation Instructor's Conference at Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado, the poems written the same day.
"Journey Through a Practitioner's Mind" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 01, 1980Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
Poem, unpublished draft
"One Shot" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 01, 1980Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
Poem, unpublished draft
"Ruptured Song" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 01, 1980Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
Poem, unpublished draft
Bodhisattva Vows
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 01, 1980Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
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Public Reception, His Holiness Karmapa XVI Visit of 1980, Boulder
A Public Reception at UC Alumni House, with introductions by Vajradhatu and City officials, as well as an address by the Vajra Regent on the community's effect and appreciation of Boulder on the 10th anniversary year of establishing the sangha there..
His Holiness Karmapa XVI Visit of 1980, Public Reception
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 11, 1980UC Alumni House, Boulder, Colorado
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"Bodhicaryavatara," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Talks given by the Vajra Regent, Co-Taught Seminar, Naropa Institute, Summer 1980
Talks 2, 4, 6 and 8
Bodhicaryavatara Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 16, 1980Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Bodhicaryavatara Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 23, 1980Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Bodhicaryavatara Talk 6
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 30, 1980Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Bodhicaryavatara Talk 8
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 07, 1980Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
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Radio Interview, Boulder
With Hubert Backes, in Boulder during the Naropa Summer Session and the Co-taught Seminar, "Bodhicaryavatara."
Radio Interview
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 18, 1980Boulder, Colorado
With Hubert Backes
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Naropa Institute Public Talk
Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Naropa Institute Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 05, 1980Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
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Life and Teachings of Naropa: Indian Pandit and Mahasiddha," Naropa Institute Founder's Course, Talks given by the Vajra Regent, Co-Taught Seminar, Naropa Institute, Summer 1980
Talk 2
Life and Teachings of Naropa: Indian Pandit and Mahasiddha Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 24, 1980Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
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Shambhala Training Public Talk
Denver, Colorado
Shambhala Training Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 20, 1980Denver, Colorado
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"How to Bring about Enlightenment" seminar and Refuge Vow Veremony
Three talks in the seminar, and Refuge Vow, Chicago, Illinois.
How to Bring about Enlightenment Seminar Talk 1 - public talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 07, 1980Chicago, Illinois
How to Bring about Enlightenment Seminar Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 10, 1980Chicago, Illinois
How to Bring about Enlightenment Seminar Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 11, 1980Chicago, Illinois
Refuge Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 09, 1980Chicago, Illinois
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"Wisdom of Compassion" Seminar and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
Four Talks and Vow Ceremony, Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont.
Wisdom of Compassion Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 24, 1980Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Wisdom of Compassion Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 25, 1980Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Wisdom of Compassion Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 27, 1980Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Wisdom of Compassion Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 28, 1980Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 26, 1980Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
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Padma Committee Meeting
The Padma Committee was established to help members of the community and others, via communal events and individual hospitality. Discussed are how to develop continuous generosity, obstacles to that, how to work with the environment in the beginning, middle and end, and an extensive Q & A, March 9, 1981, Boulder
Padma Committee Meeting
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 09, 1981Private Residence, Boulder, Colorado
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Amara Association of Health Professionals Talk
Boulder, Colorado
Amara Association of Health Professionals Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 02, 1981Boulder, Colorado
Partial recording
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"Path of the Buddha: The Discipline of Meditation" Seminar
Three talks, Atlanta, Georgia.
Path of the Buddha: The Discipline of Meditation Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 21, 1981Atlanta, Georgia
Path of the Buddha: The Discipline of Meditation Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 23, 1981Atlanta, Georgia
Path of the Buddha: The Discipline of Meditation Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 24, 1981Atlanta, Georgia
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"Path to Awakening" Public Talk
Burlington, Vermont
"Path to Awakening" Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 01, 1981Burlington, Vermont
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"Patience: The Armor of Nonaggression" I.T.S. Audio and Transcripts, and Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremonie Audio
Three talks with summaries and vow ceremony, Karmê Choling, Barnet, Vermont
Patience: The Armor of Nonaggression Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 02, 1981Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Patience contrasted with aggression,
Essence of enlightened mind,
Detailed practice of patience in three parts; cutting the root of anger,
QA: humbleness, 2-fold egolessness, and karmic consequences.Patience: The Armor of Nonaggression Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 03, 1981Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
The three characteristics of patience,
Five contemplations on not harming others,
Obstacles and hardships - patience to be still and investigate,
QA: how to practice in an earthquake, livelihood, and working with others.Patience: The Armor of Nonaggression Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 05, 1981Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Prajna as supporting factor of patience; compassion, awareness and shunyata,
Outcomes and results of patience,
QA: not being fake, taking the blame, and armor as display of discipline.Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremonies
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 04, 1981Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Patience: The Armor of Nonaggression Talk 1 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 02, 1981Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Patience: The Armor of Non-Aggression Talk 2 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 03, 1981Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Patience: The Armor of Non-Aggression Talk 3 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 05, 1981Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
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"Aggression: The Ground of Psychosis," from the Naropa Institute Psychology Symposium, Audio and Transcript
Boulder, Colorado
Aggression: The Ground of Psychosis
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 24, 1981Boulder, Colorado
Aggression: The Ground of Psychosis Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 24, 1981Boulder, Colorado
Unedited draft, unpublished.
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"Healing in the Buddhist Tradition" Course
Six talks, Naropa Institute Founders Course, Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Healing in the Buddhist Tradition Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 27, 1981Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Healing in the Buddhist Tradition Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 30, 1981Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Healing in the Buddhist Tradition Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 03, 1981Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Healing in the Buddhist Tradition Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 06, 1981Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Healing in the Buddhist Tradition Talk 5
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 13, 1981Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Healing in the Buddhist Tradition Talk 6
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 17, 1981Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
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8th Dharmadhatu Conference Final Talk by Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche - "New Era"
WIth a powerful Introduction by the Vajra Regent, shortly after the death of HH the XVII Karmapa. A seminal talk in the vision of establishing the Vajrayana Dharma and Shambhala vision in the West.
8th Dharmadhatu Conference Final Remarks
Vajracarya the Venerable Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, introduction by the Vajra Regent Osel Tendzin, December 24, 1981Boulder, Colorado
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"Health in the Buddhist Tradition" Course
Sequel to the 1981 Course "Healing in the Buddhist Tradition," five talks, Naropa Institute Founders Course
Health in the Buddhist Tradition Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 20, 1982Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Health in the Buddhist Tradition Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 29, 1982Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Health in the Buddhist Tradition Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 03, 1982Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Health in the Buddhist Tradition Talk 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 10, 1982Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Health in the Buddhist Tradition Talk 5
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 12, 1982Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
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"Living with the Challenge" poem
Boulder, Colorado
"Living with the Challenge" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 18, 1982Boulder, Colorado
To Lady Lila Rich on her birthday
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"Generosity: Transcending the Boundaries of Self" Seminar, Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremonies and a Public Talk
Three talks and two vow ceremonies, Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont, and a public talk Hanover, New Hampshire. Audio of the all the talks and transcripts of the seminar talks are included
Generosity: Transcending the Boundaries of Self Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 03, 1982Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Notes: Self” defined as the perception of one’s separateness from their environment and others – a mistaken awareness arising out of fear due to ignorance, The transcendence of ignorance and of territoriality and lack of generosity is the path to enlightenment.
Generosity: Transcending the Boundaries of Self Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 04, 1982Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Notes:
Transcending fixation on self is the practice of generosity,
Fruition is complete transcendence of reference to self,
Three types of confidence arise from generosity:
1. Faith in the truth that suffering arising out of ignorance.
2. Conviction in the real possibility of enlightenment.
3. Confidence in the three jewels as the vehicle to achieve enlightenment.Generosity: Transcending the Boundaries of Self Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 06, 1982Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Refuge Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 05, 1982Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 12, 1982Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 07, 1982Hanover, New Hampshire
"Generosity: Transcending the Boundaries of Self" Seminar Talk 1 transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 03, 1982Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
"Generosity: Transcending the Boundaries of Self" Seminar Talk 2 transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 04, 1982Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Generosity: Transcending the Boundaries of Self" Seminar Talk 3 transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 06, 1982Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
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"Transforming Confusion into Wisdom" Seminar Halifax
Three talks, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 24, 1982Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 25, 1982Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 26, 1982Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Buddha-Stupa calligraphy and a photo
The calligraphy is from the Vajra Regent's office in Boulder, executed after studying material on the meaning and architecture of stupas. The photo of the Vidyadhara was taken by the Vajra Regent.
Calligraphy
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 16, 1983Karma Dzong
Courtesy of David Sanford
Photo of the Vidyadhara taken by the Vajra Regent
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, courtesy of Mary Lang,Place and date unknown
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"Naropa, the Mahasiddha" Seminar, audio and transcripts
Three talks, Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Naropa, the Mahasiddha Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 21, 1983Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Naropa, the Mahasiddha Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 22, 1983Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Naropa, the Mahasiddha Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 23, 1983Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Naropa the Mahasiddha Talk 1 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 21, 1983Boulder, Colorado
unpublished draft
Naropa the Mahasiddha Talk 2 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 22, 1983Boulder, Colorado
unpublished draft
Naropa the Mahasiddha Talk 3 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 23, 1983Boulder, Colorado
unpublished draft
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"Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand" Seminar Boulder
Three talks, on a tour after the publication of his book of the same name, Boulder.
Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 04, 1983Boulder, Colorado
Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 05, 1983Boulder, Colorado
Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 06, 1983Boulder, Colorado
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"Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand" Seminar, Public Talk, a radio Interview and a shamatha group interview, New York
New York Dharmadhatu
Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 17, 1983New York City
Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 26, 1983New York Dharmadhatu
Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 26, 1983New York Dharmadhatu
Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 27, 1983New York Dharmadhatu
Shamatha students group interview
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 18, 1983New York Dharmadhatu
Radio interview with Lex Hixon
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 19, 1983New York City
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Public Talk
In New York City at the Ethical Culture Society.
Public Talk New York City
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 22, 1983Ethical Culture Society
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"Space, Time and Energy" Seminar, Refuge Vow Ceremony, a Group Interview and a calligraphy
Three talks describing the three kayas in an accessible and profound way, this seminar is published in book form. The group interview was given during the weekend.
Talk 1, Space
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 01, 1983Karmé-Chöling Barnet, Vermont
Talk 2, Time
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 02, 1983Karmé-Chöling Barnet, Vermont
Talk 3, Energy
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 04, 1983Karmé-Chöling Barnet, Vermont
Group Interview
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 03, 1983Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Refuge Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 04, 1983Karmê Chöling, Bernet, Vermont
Circle calligraphy used on the book cover
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, -
"Peace and Clarity: Two Stages of Meditation" Talk
Date is uncertain, if correct, probably given at Karmê Chöling
"Peace and Clarity: Two Stages of Meditation" Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 08, 1983Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Date uncertain
"Peace and Clarity: Two Stages of Meditation" Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 08, 1983Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Unpublished, unedited
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Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony and "Mahamudra Poem" unpublished poem
Vow Ceremony July 10, the poem July 9, 1983, for Dan Meade, Boulder, Colorado
Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 10, 1983Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vemont
"Mahamudra Poem" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 09, 1983Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
unpublished draft
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Haiku Exchange
A haiku from the Vajra Regent to the Vidyadhara, and the Vidyadhara's reply sent back the same day.
"Haiku and Response" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, August 16, 1983Boulder, Colorado
In August, 1983, the Vajra Regent sent a message to Trungpa Rinpoche in the form of a poem titled “Haiku.” The same evening, he received a reply from Trungpa Rinpoche, in haiku form as well, written on his residence letterhead and signed “D.D. of Mukpo.” Published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006.
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Marrying Mountains Calligraphy and a Photo
Executed and photographed during a pilgrimage to Japan in the Fall of 1983 with the Vidyadhara and many students.
Two Mountains
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,Japan
The Vidyadhara and the Vajra Regent during the pilgramage
Photo Julie DuBose, October 10, 1983Japan
Date is approximate
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"Peace and Aggression" Seminar
Three talks, two by the Vajra Regent and one by Jeremy Hayward, Naropa Institute.
Peace and Aggression Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 13, 1984Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Peace and Aggression Talk 2
Jeremy Hayward, January 14, 1984Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Peace and Aggression Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 15, 1984Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
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"Path of Radiant Wisdom" Seminar audio, transcripts and calligraphy
Six talks, one talk includes refuge vows and one talk given by Don Milani, Orcas Island, Washington.
"Path of Radiant Wisdom" Seminar Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 28, 1984Orcas Island, Washington
"Path of Radiant Wisdom" Seminar Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 29, 1984Orcas Island, Washington
"Path of Radiant Wisdom" Seminar Talk 3 and Refuge Vows
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 30, 1984Orcas Island, Washington
"Path of Radiant Wisdom" Seminar Talk 4
Don Milani, May 02, 1984Orcas Island, Washington
"Path of Radiant Wisdom" Seminar Talk 5
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 04, 1984Orcas Island, Washington
"Path of Radiant Wisdom" Seminar Talk 6
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 05, 1984Orcas Island, Washington
"Path of Radiant Wisdom" seminar talk 1 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 28, 1984Orcas Island, Washington
unpublished draft
"Path of Radiant Wisdom" seminar talk 2 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 29, 1984Orcas Island, Washington
unpublished draft
"Path of Radiant Wisdom" seminar talk 3 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 30, 1984Orcas Island, Washington
unpublished draft
"Path of Radiant Wisdom" seminar talk 4 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 02, 1984Orcas Island, Washington
unpublished draft
"Path of Radiant Wisdom" seminar talk 6 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 05, 1984Orcas Island, Washington
unpublished draft
"Path of Radiant Wisdom" seminar talk 5 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 04, 1984Orcas Island, Washington
unpublished draft
No/Not Calligraphy
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,Orcas Island, Washington
Executed during the seminar. Courtesy Jim Yensan
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"Power and Wisdom" Seminar
Three talks, Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado.
Power and Wisdom Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 18, 1984Boulder, Colorado
Power and Wisdom Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 19, 1984Boulder, Colorado
Power and Wisdom Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 20, 1984Boulder, Colorado
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"Protecting the Mind: Effort As the Expression of Freedom" Seminar
Three talks, Karmê Choling, Barnet, Vermont
Protecting the Mind: Effort As the Expression of Freedom Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 25, 1984Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
How to practice meditation without struggle,
How to be, without self consciousness,
Freedom as the natural state of our being is the ground of meditation practice,
Memories of past events and expectations of future one's do not have to entrap our state of mind.Protecting the Mind: Effort As the Expression of Freedom Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 27, 1984Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Effort is based on freedom to begin with, not a mechanistic or forced action,
Effort proceeds from the absence of conceptual notions about how to act,
Recognizing modes of laziness with respect to meditation practice and applying the antidotes reconnects us with the basic state of freedom.Protecting the Mind: Effort As the Expression of Freedom Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 28, 1984Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Through meditation practice (effort) we first liberate ourselves from confused mind,
This is the lesser enlightenment or realization of our Buddha nature,
Greater or complete enlightenment is realizing bodhicitta, the view of seeing others' potential as Buddha and the practice of compassion through the six paramitas.Refuge Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 27, 1984Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
Given May 27, 1984, during the "Protecting the Mind: Effort As the Expression of Freedom" Seminar
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"Path of the Noble Ones" Public Talk
Ottawa Dharmadhatu
Public Talk - Path of the Noble Ones
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 30, 1984Ottawa Dharmadhatu
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Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
December 29, 1985, Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado.
Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 29, 1984Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
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Shambhala Day Address 1985
The Vidyadhara was on retreat that year, determined to remain there for Shambhala Day, and asked the Vajra Regent to give the address. In addition to statements of vision and encouragement, the final remark is a reference to a line from a movie, then currently known to many sangha members: "Buckaroo Banzai."
Shambhala Day Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 20, 1985Karma Dzong Halifax
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"Art in Everyday Life" Seminar, "A Court Poem" unpublished, and a calligraphy
Three talks, Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado. The poem was written the day of the last talk.
"Through the discipline of meditation the natural expression of our being becomes manifest.
In this open state everything we express is genuine, because of that, beautiful, and consequently, art."Art in Everyday Life Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 01, 1985Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Art in Everyday Life Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 02, 1985Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
Art in Everyday Life Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 03, 1985Naropa Institute, Boulder, Colorado
"A Court Poem" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 03, 1985Kalapa Court, Boulder, Colorado
Poem, unpublished draft
Blue with red flames
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, -
1985 Seminary talk "Connecting with the Teacher," video and transcript
Rocky Mountain Dharma Center
1985 Seminary Hinayana Talk: Connecting with the Teacher
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 19, 1985Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
1985 Seminary Talk "Connecting with the Teacher" transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, July 19, 1985Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
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"Jewel Ornament of Liberation" Class, Halifax
Fifteen talks, given September 1985 to January 1986, shortly after moving his household to Halifax. The Vidyadhara had asked the Vajra Regent to teach this text for the second time there. During the class period, the Vidyadhara came to Halifax to bless and open the shrine at Dorje Dzong. Shortly thereafter he himself moved to Halifax from Boulder. One talk, #14, is missing.
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 17, 1985Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 19, 1985Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 3: The Vicious State of Samsara
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 24, 1985Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 4: Karma
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 26, 1985Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 5: Maitri and Karuna
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 22, 1985Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 6: Refuge
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 24, 1985Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 7: Birth of Bodhicitta
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 29, 1985Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 8: Training in Aspiration and Perseverance
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 01, 1985Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 9: Dana Paramita
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 23, 1985Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 10: Patience and Exertion
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 27, 1985Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 11: Meditation
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 30, 1985Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 12: Prajna
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 02, 1986Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 13: Five Paths and Ten Bhumis
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 04, 1986Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
(Talk 14 is not extant)
Jewel Ornament of Liberation Talk 15: Result
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 28, 1986Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Three-Yana Seminar Talk 1
Given May 23, 1986, Los Angeles
Three-Yana Seminar Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 23, 1986Los Angeles, California
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"Realizing Enlightened Society" Seminar Video
Two talks, Los Angeles, California
Realizing Enlightened Society Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 30, 1986Los Angeles, California
Realizing Enlightened Society Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 31, 1986Los Angeles, California
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"Four Instructions for Meditation Practice" Doha
For a few people from Cleveland who had taken Refuge Vows with him in Halifax. The date of the Vow Ceremony is unknown. The original document scan and the re-typed Doha are included.
Four Instructions for Meditation Practice original memo Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 20, 1986Halifax, Nova Scotia
Four Instructions for Meditation Practice re-typed Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, September 20, 1986Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Rain of Wisdom Class Talk 2 "Divine Madmen of India," Class Transcript, and the preface to the book "Rain of Wisdom"
Dorje Dzong, Halifax, for a Community class
Rain of Wisdom Class Talk 2 "Divine Madmen of India"
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 15, 1987Karma Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Rain of Wisdom Class Talk 2 transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 15, 1987Karma Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Preface to the book "Rain of Wisdom" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,Boulder, Colorado
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Dathun Talk Karmê Chöling
Barnet, Vermont
Dathun Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 26, 1987Barnet, Vermont
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"Open Way: La Voie Ouverte" Montreal, public talk, "Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior" seminar, and three calligraphies
A public talk and three talk seminar given in Montreal, Quebec - the same series was taught next in Toronto and Vancouver. The calligraphies were executed during the visit.
Sacred Path of the Warrior Seminar Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 30, 1987Montreal, Quebec
Sacred Path of the Warrior Seminar Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 31, 1987Montreal, Quebec
Sacred Path of the Warrior Seminar Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 01, 1987Montreal, Quebec
Open Way: La Voie Ouverte Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 29, 1987Montreal, Quebec
Abstract Calligraphy 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 30, 1987Montreal, Quebec
Executed during this teaching visit to Montreal.
Abtract Calligraphy 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 30, 1987Montreal, Quebec
Executed during this teaching visit to Montreal.
Abstract Calligraphy 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 30, 1987Montreal, Quebec
Executed during this teaching visit to Montreal.
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"The Open Way" Seminar, Toronto, and a Shambhala Training Public talk
Three talk seminar and a public talk, Toronto, Ontario
The Open Way Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 06, 1987Toronto, Ontario
The Open Way Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 07, 1987Toronto, Ontario
The Open Way Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 08, 1987Toronto, Ontario
Shambhala Training Public Talk: Sacred Path of the Warrior
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 05, 1987Toronto, Ontario
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"The Open Way" Vancouver, a public talk, "Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior" Seminar, a community talk and two poems; "How to Govern Properly" and "Dewdrop of Emotion"
Four talks November 12-16, 1987, one public, one for the community and two in the seminar, Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Open Way Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 12, 1987Asian Society, Vancouver, British Columbia
Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 13, 1987Vancouver, British Columbia
Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 14, 1987Vancouver, British Columbia
Community Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 16, 1987Vancouver, British Columbia
"How to Govern Properly" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 14, 1987Vancouver, British Columbia
Poem, published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006.
"Dewdrop of Emotion" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 14, 1987Vanvouver, British Columbia
poem, unpublished draft
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"The Open Way" Public Talk Milwaukee, video and transcript
A public talk on the Mahayana path, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Open Way
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 19, 1987Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"The Open Way" transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 19, 1987Milwaukee, Wisconsin
unpublished draft
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"Primordial Confidence" Seminar, audio and transcripts
Two talks, Chicago, Illinois, on the origination and essence of the Shambhala teachings
Primordial Confidence Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 20, 1987Chicago, Illinois
Primordial Confidence Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 21, 1987Chicago, Illinois
Primordial Confidence Talk 1 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 20, 1987Chicago, Illinois
Unedited, unpublished
Primordial Confidence Talk 2 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 21, 1987Chicago, Illinois
Unedited, unpublished, incomplete recording
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"Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior," Afterword to the book
Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior Afterword Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 27, 1987Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont
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"Meditation: The Practice of Being" - audio and transcript
A talk to the Burlington Dharmadhatu - Basic space as personal experience and the ground of being.
Meditation: The Practice of Being Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 02, 1987Burlington, Vermont
Meditation: Practice of Being audio
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 02, 1987Burlington, Vermont
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"Recalling the Guru's Instructions" Community talk video, audio and 'kindness' video excerpt
A talk to the Karma Dzong community in the period after the parinirvana of the Vidyadhara, audio, video, a video excerpt and a transcript
Community Talk: Recalling the Guru's Instructions Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 23, 1988Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
"Recalling the Guru's Instructions"
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 23, 1988Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
"Recalling the Guru's Instructions" Video
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 23, 1988Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
"Kindness" Excerpt
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 23, 1988Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
An excerpt from this talk on kindness, solidity, blaming others and how to manifest properly
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Shambhala Day Address 1988
February 18, 1988, Halifax
Shambhala Day Address 1988
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 18, 1988Halifax, Nova Scotia
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"Talk to Teenagers" audio and transcript
Given March 4, 1988 Halifax. "I might discuss a little bit how we became involved in all of this Buddhism and Shambala and maybe what attracted us as parents to this discipline..."
Talk to Teenagers
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 04, 1988Boulder, Colorado
Talk to Teenagers Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 04, 1988Karma Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
unpublished, unedited draft
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"Discipline" Seminar video, audio, transcript and a doha
Three talks, Dorje Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Discipline Talk 1 video
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 18, 1988Halifax, Nova Scotia
Discipline Talk 2 video
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 19, 1988Halifax, Nova Scotia
Discipline Talk 3 video
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 20, 1988Halifax, Nova scotia
Discipline Talk 1 Audio
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 18, 1988Boulder, Colorado
Discipline Talk 2 Audio
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 19, 1988Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
Discipline Talk 3 Audio
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 20, 1988Karma Dzong, Boulder, Colorado
Spontaneous Doha from the "Discipline" Seminar Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 20, 1988Karma Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Poem, from the Seminar
Discipline Seminar Transcripts Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 18, 1988Karma Dzong, Halifax, Nova Scotia
unpublished draft
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Direct Path to Enlightenment audio and video
This public talk and the two seminars in Los Angeles and San Francisco that followed continued a flowering of the Vajra Regent’s teaching style that began after the parinirvana of the Vidyadhara in April of 1987: A concise and penetrating exposition of the Mahamudra view and path. There is video, audio, a transcript and a still photo taken from the video. Both seminars are available in full to registered users.
Direct Path to Enlightenment Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 16, 1988Los Angeles, California, Wilshire-Ebell Theater
Direct Path to Enlightenment Public Talk
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 16, 1988Los Angeles, California, Wilshire Ebell Theater
Direct Path to Enlightenment Photo - Still from Video
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 16, 1988Los Angeles, California, Wilshire-Ebell Theater
Direct Path to Enlightenment Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 16, 1988Los Angeles, California, Wilshire-Ebell Theater
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"Mahamudra Lineage" Seminar video, audio and transcripts Los Angeles
Two talks April 23-24, 1988, Los Angeles, California
Mahamudra Lineage Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 23, 1988Los Angeles, California
Mahamudra Lineage Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 24, 1988Los Angeles, California
Mahamudra Lineage Talk 1 video
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 23, 1988Los Angeles, California
Mahamudra Lineage Talk 2 video
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 24, 1988Los Angeles, California
Mahamudra Lineage Talk 1 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 23, 1988Los Angeles, California
Mahamudra Lineage Talk 2 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 24, 1988Los Angeles, California
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"Mahamudra Lineage" Seminar audio, transcripts, and calligraphed posters, San Francisco
Three talks, San Francisco, California
Mahamudra Lineage Talk 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 29, 1988San Francisco, California
The command lineage and its history,
The ordinary experience of wisdom we miss,
Putting oneself on the line through practice,
Devotion as natural state of mind that arises from space.Mahamudra Lineage Talk 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 30, 1988San Francisco, California
How practice manifests in one's life,
Emphasis on experience without attachment,
Not leading to anything,
Being truly settled and effortless,
Devotion as naked state of being.Mahamudra Lineage Talk 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 01, 1988San Francisco, California
Mahamudra Lineage Talk 1 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 29, 1988San Francisco, California
Mahamudra Lineage Talk 2 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 30, 1988San Francisco, California
Mahamudra Lineage Talk 3 Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, May 01, 1988San Francisco, California
Fruition - realization of the indivisibility of mind, guru and phenomena,
Three bodies of awake,
Benefiting others just by being alone.Mahamudra Lineage Seminar Poster 1, signed with his Kasung title, Tongsung Kyi Khyap
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,San Francisco, California
Courtesy of Bruce Dal Santo
Mahamudra Lineage Seminar Poster 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,San Francisco, California
Courtesy of Bruce Dal Santo
Mahamudra Lineage Seminar Poster 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,San Francisco, California
Mahamudra Lineage Seminar Poster 4
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,San Francisco, California
Mahamudra Lineage Seminar Poster 5
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,San Francisco, California
Mahamudra Lineage Seminar Poster 6
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,San Francisco, California
Mahamudra Lineage Seminar Poster 7
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,San Francisco, California
Mahamudra Lineage Seminar Poster 8
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,San Francisco, California
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"Song of Cheerfulness" poem and photo
Written at Dawa Sangpo House, the Vajra Regent’s residence while visiting the Dharmadhatu in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dawa Sangpo was the name of the first dharma king of Shambhala. His name means “good moon.” It connotes the principle of “basic goodness.”"Song of Cheerfulness" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, January 17, 1989Newton, Massachusetts
Poem, published in "Like Water Poured into Water" Satdharma Press 2006.
Photo 1989-1990
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"Black and Tan" unpublished poem
Written for Adana and Jon Barbieri
"Black and Tan" Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 03, 1989Newport, Rhode Island
Written for Adana and Jon Barbieri. unpublished, unedited
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Four Calligraphies
The first and last below were executed at Shantigar, circa 1989-1990. The Dragon and Harmony calligraphies' place and date of execution are unknown.
Flowers
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 01, 1990Shantigar, Ojai, California
Date is approximate
Dragon
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 07, 1990Courtesy Dr. Joseph Parent, date is approximate
Vajrayogini Abstract
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 07, 1990Shantigar, Ojai, California circa 1989-1990
Date is approximate.
Harmony is Fearlessness
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,Unknown
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Barbecue Talk and Toast to the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, video, audio and transcript
Before the Vajra Regent entered retreat in 1990 he hosted a western-style barbecue for the sangha at Shantigar, his seat in Ojai, California, video of the talk, audio and transcript of the toast.
Toast to the Vidyadhara
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 10, 1990Shantigar, Ojai, California
Barbecue Talk, "About the Belt"
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 10, 1990Shantigar, Ojai, California
Barbecue Toast to the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 10, 1990Shantigar, Ojai, California
Barbecue "About the Belt" Transcript Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, April 10, 1990Shantigar, Ojai, California
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Photos from Shantigar 1989-1990
Holding Julian
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,Shantighar, Ojai, California
Portrait
Photo Lourdes Alvarez, May 01, 1990Shantigar, Ojai, California
date approximate
Smile
Photo Lourdes Alvarez, May 01, 1990Shantigar, Ojai, California
date approximate
New Year's Eve, reading from "First Thought, Best Thought."
Photo Nina Toumanoff, December 31, 1989Shantigar, Ojai, California
New Year's Eve Toast
Photo Nina Toumanoff,Shantigar, Ojai, California
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Parinirvana
The Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin died in San Francisco at Pacific Presbyterian Hospital this day. The transcripts below describe the care and extraordinary experience of the Vajra Regent's dying process by his dharma heir Patrick Sweeney Trimé Lhawang, as well as other lineage teachers who came in support, and a description by the Dorje Loppon Lodro Dorje of his own experience of the samadhi (meditative state) after his death, along with reflections on it's meaning, especially for vajrayana practitioners. Lastly, Lama Lodru's video interview describes his own experience and its ongoing inspiration for him and his students. There is a movie of slides from the cremation ceremony, a separate photo of the double rainbow that spontaneously appeared during the cremation, and another taken during the Vajra Regent's samadhi.
Interview with Lama Lodru
Lama Lodru, May 05, 2012Burnaby, BC
Lama Lodru discusses his experiences of this event as an essential teaching for students of the Kagyü Lineage in the West.
Slides of the Cremation Ceremony
Photographer Marvin Moore, Used by permission, September 01, 1990Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
Video of moments from the Cremation Ceremony
Julie DuBose, September 01, 1990Rocky mountain Dharma Center
Julie DuBose was at the Cremation of the Vajra Regent Osel Tendzin. Although she had two small children with her along with her husband Scott Forbes, she managed to videotape some of the moments of the cremation, including Karl Springer reading a letter from H. E. Jamgon Kontrul, Rinpoche . Most remarkably, she caught some wonderful clear moments of the thunderstorm and rainbows that occurred, with live commentary.
2011 parinirvana talk excerpt Patrick Sweeney Trimé Lhawang, August 27, 2011Pullahari Retreat Center
A description of the process and experience of the Vajra Regent's death and samadhi by his main student and dharma heir.
CARRYING THE STREAM OF PRACTICE AT THE TIME OF DEATH: Reflections on the Samadhi of the Vajra Regent Osel Tendzin Dorje Loppon Lodro Dorje, August 31, 1990Rainbow
Photo Michael Rich, September 01, 1990Rocky Mountain Dharma Center, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado
A recollection:
"At the Regent’s cremation, I was on duty with Lady Rich as her kusung. After the fire in the purkhang had been lit, the weather was dismal. There were black clouds and it was pouring rain.
I asked the other kusung to take over and I went behind the head tent and stood in the rain waiting for a rainbow. I just knew there would be one.
Right on cue, the clouds parted enough and the most brilliant full rainbow I’ve ever seen occurred with a full secondary rainbow. The colours were so intense, that the first primary colours (red, orange and yellow) duplicated themselves on the outside of the primary rainbow.
I went to the front of the tent, told Lady Rich and we went to the back and raised the back wall so all the dignitaries in the tent could see it."
Jason ParkhillKudung whole room view
Photo David Sanford, September 01, 1990San Francisco Dharmadhatu
date approximate
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Supplication for the Rebirth of Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin
Lady Lila Rich
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Documentary of the Cremation Ceremony
This film covers the event of the Vajra Regent’s cremation at Rocky Mountain Dharma Center in Colorado, on September 1, 1990.
Rediscovered footage taken by filmmaker Johanna Demetrakas has been curated and edited by Avilda Moses and filmmaker Bruce Spears.
Includes discussion of the Vajra Regent’s samadhi and life. 34 minutes.Film of the Cremation of the Vajra Regent
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 25, 2024Rocky Mountain Dharma Center
For the best viewing experience please use Google Chrome
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Informal Photos
Date Unknown
T-shirt, luminous
Photo Allyn Lyon,Shantigar, Ojai, California
Luminous with Smile
Photo Allyn Lyon,Shantigar, Ojai, California
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V. V. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche Talk at Shantigar, audio, transcript and photo
In 1995 Very Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche visited the Ojai sangha at Shantigar, Ojai, California, There he gave the Cakrasamvara Abisheka to senior students.
Afterwords there were several days of small group discussions and lunches while the practice instructions were given.
The day after that he gave a community talk articulating his view of the Vidyadhara's significance and legacy, the Vajra Regent's particular importance in that, and why it was essential to continue to preserve and share the Vajra Regent's teachings.
The Vajra Regent's Library and Archives and this Timeline are the result of many students' devotion. This particular talk was a vital inspiration and catalyst.The Legacy of Vidyahara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin V. V. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, September 18, 1995Shantigar, Ojai, California
V. V. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche Talk at Shantigar, Audio
V.V. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, September 18, 1995Shantigar, Oaji, California
V.V. Thrangu Rinpoche in Ojai
Photo Ladye Eugenia Stewart, May 18, 1995Shantigar, Ojai, California
date is approximate
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SUPPLICATION TO THE ROOT GURU, SHOWER OF BLESSINGS: THE GURU YOGA OF THE VAJRA REGENT ÖSEL TENDZIN
Written by By Her Eminence Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche, in the 1990's, at the request of Mary Bartley, in Toronto, Ontario.
SUPPLICATION TO THE ROOT GURU, SHOWER OF BLESSINGS Her Eminence Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche, September 19, 1998Toronto, Ontario
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20th Commemoration of the Parinirvana of the Vajra Regent, Video: “Ask the Vajra Regent"
'Ask the Vajra Regent'
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 25, 2010Questions and Answers
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25th Commemoration of the Parinirvana of the Vajra Regent, Video: "Questions, Answers, and Excerpts,” a sequel to the video “Ask the Vajra Regent”
A video compilation of talk excerpts and extended exchanges with students.
25th parinirvana commemoration compilation video
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Shambhala Day Celebration—Part 1
An address by Lady Rich and the first half of the "Ask the Vajra Regent" Q & A compilation
Shambhala Day Morning Zoom
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, Lady Rich and Sangha, March 03, 2022All over
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Shambhala Day Celebration—Part 2
Toasts, personal recollections and the second half of the "Ask the Vajra Regent" Q & A compilation
After Shambhala Day 2022 Social Zoom meeting
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin and Sangha, March 05, 2022All over
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A Devotional Poem about the Vajra Regent
Offered by Randy Sunday
Poem for parinirvana 2022 Randy Sunday, August 27, 2022Santa Barbara, California
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“Radiating Confidence," an online course led by Lady Lila Rich
Recordings of six classes given on Zoom on the Vajra Regent's book
Radiating Confidence Book Class 1
Lady Lila Rich, October 09, 2022Boulder, Colorado, Online
Radiating Confidence Book Class 2
Lady Lila Rich, October 16, 2022Boulder, Colorado Online
Radiating Confidence Book Class 3
Lady Lila Rich, October 23, 2022Boulder, Colorado, Online
Radiating Confidence Book Class 4
Lady Lila Rich, October 29, 2022Boulder, Colorado, Online
Radiating Confidence Book Class 5
Lady Lila Rich, November 06, 2022Boulder, Colorado, Online
Radiating Confidence Book Class 6
Lady Lila Rich, November 13, 2022Boulder, Colorado Online
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Shambhala Day Celebration
An edited video of a talk from 1976, the last talk from the "Delivering Buddha into Your Palm " seminar, reading of poems, and recollections
Shambhala Day Evening Event 2023
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin,Online
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33rd Commemoration of the Parinirvana of Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin
Online, August 25th and 26th, 2023
2023 - 33th Parinirvana Commemoration Online Celebration Video - Part 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 25, 2023Online, with Lady Lila Rich and Joseph Parent
2023 - 33th Parinirvana Commemoration Online Celebration Video - Part 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 26, 2023Online, with Lady Lila RIch and Joseph Parent
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"Generosity: Transcending the Boundaries of Self," an online course led by Michael Rich
An Online class led by Michael Rich, including the audio of the Talk section of each of the sessions in the Vajra Regent's original seminar from 1982. There are three classes.
Generosity: Transcending the Boundaries of Self online class 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 22, 2023Online, led by Michael Rich
Generosity: Transcending the Boundaries of Self online class 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, October 29, 2023Online, led by Michael Rich
Generosity: Transcending the Boundaries of Self online class 3
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, November 06, 2023Online, led by Michael Rich
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“Primordial Confidence," an online course led by Lady Lila Rich
An online class of two sessions led by Lady Lila Rich using the two talks given in Chicago in 1987
2023-12-03 Primordial Confidence Class 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 03, 2023Online
Online, led by Lady Lila Rich
2023-12-03 Primordial Confidence Class 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, December 10, 2023Online, Led by Lady Lila Rich
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Shambhala Day Celebration
Morning and evening session online gatherings, with video excerpts from the "Realizing Enlightened Society " Seminar given by the Vajra Regent in May 1986. Also includes a presentation by Lady Lila Rich, poetry readings and personal recollections
Shambhala Day Celebration 2024 Morning Session
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 10, 2024Online
Shambhala Day Celebration 2024 Evening Session
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, February 10, 2024Online
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“Peace and Clarity: Two Stages of Meditation,” an online course led by Lady Lila Rich and Robert Walker
Two classes led by Lady Lila Rich and Robert Walker, online
Peace and Clarity: Two Stages of Meditation Class 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 17, 2024Online, led by Lady Lila Rich and Robert Walker
Peace and Clarity: Two Stages of Meditation Class 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, March 24, 2024Online, led by Lady L:ila Rich and Robert Walker
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“Discipline on the Path of Enlightenment,” an online course led by Michael Rich
On the "Discipline" Seminar from 1988. Two classes led by Michael Rich
Discipline on the Path of Enlightenment, Class 1
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 02, 2024Online
Led by Michael Rich
Discipline on the Path of Enlightenment, Class 2
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, June 09, 2024Online
Led by Michael Rich
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Commemoration of the Empowerment of Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin in 1976
In the 34th year since the Empowerment of Thomas Rich as the Vajra Regent, Sangha gathered at the Boulder Shambhala Center and online to celebrate and reflect. Led by Lady Lila Rich, there was a morning and afternoon session followed by a reception. The sessions include video of talks 1 and 2 from the "Mahamudra Lineage" Seminar given in Los Angeles in 1988, reflections by Lady Rich, readings, practice of the Sadhana of Mahamudra, and a slide show of photos from the Empowerment with audio of the the Vidyadhara's introduction to the ceremony.
Empowerment Commemoration 2024 Morning Session
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 22, 2024Boulder Shambhala Center and Online
Opening Chants, Lhasang and address by Lady Lila Rich, video of Talk 1 from the"Mahamudra Lineage" Seminar given in Los Angeles in 1988, readings and reflections
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34th Commemoration of the Parinirvana of Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin
Opening chants and address by Lady Lila Rich, re-taking of Bodhisattva Vows along with the 1988 Vow Ceremony video, and the practice of a Guru Yoga for the Vajra Regent written by the Venerable Khandro Rinpoche as well as readings and recollections in the first session. In the second session a movie made from cremation footage taken by Johanna Demetrakis and produced and edited by Avilda Moses and Bruce Spears is shown for the first time, as well as toasts and recollections.
34th Parinirvana Commemoration 2024 Morning Session
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 25, 2024Online
34th Parinirvana Commemoration 2024 Afternoon Session
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 25, 2024Online
Introduction, premier and discussion of the movie of the Cremation of the Vajra Regent produced by Avilda Moses and Bruce Spears from footage shot by Johanna Demetrakis in 1990.
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Documentary of the Cremation Ceremony
This film covers the event of the Vajra Regent’s cremation at Rocky Mountain Dharma Center in Colorado, on September 1, 1990.
Rediscovered footage taken by filmmaker Johanna Demetrakas has been curated and edited by Avilda Moses and filmmaker Bruce Spears.
Includes discussion of the Vajra Regent’s samadhi and life. 34 minutes.Film of the Cremation of the Vajra Regent
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 25, 2024Rocky Mountain Dharma Center
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Namthar: a brief biography of the Vajra Regent's spiritual life
Empowerment Commemoration 2024 Afternoon Session
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin, August 22, 2024Boulder Shambhala Center and Online
Opening Remarks by Lady Lila Rich, empowerment photos with audio of the Vidyadhara's address at the ceremony, Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice, and talk 2 of the "Mahamudra Lineage" seminar.
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During a Talk at Karmê Chöling
Unknown,Karmê Chöling, Barnet, Vermont