The Fearless Open Heart of a Bodhisattva with Khandro Tsering Kunga Bum-ma

310 Southwest Lincoln Street,Portland OR 97201

24 June, 2023

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The Fearless Open Heart of a Bodhisattva with Khandro Tsering Kunga Bum-ma“People try spiritually to achieve realization. The true realization is to achieve a kind heart. Other than that, there is nothing really that is useful.” — Khandro Kunga Bhuma During this event, Khandro Tsering Kunga Bum-ma, (lovingly known as “Khandro-la”), a realized practitioner, will provide insight and wisdom into the teachings of the Bodhisattva, referring to individuals who have dedicated their lives to awakening in order to free all beings from suffering. As a living embodiment of a Bodhisattva, Khandro-la will share her direct experience of how bodhichitta, the heartfelt commitment to help all beings awaken to their true nature, allows us to move beyond our limitations of fear and doubt, and develop greater courage and confidence. Her teachings will demonstrate how being empowered with a fearless open heart will serve to help us approach challenging situations with greater equanimity and resilience. By cultivating the qualities of fearlessness and compassion through bodhichitta, Khandro-la will show us how a profound sense of purpose and meaning will arise within our hearts and become a source of strength and benefit to ourselves and others. Khandro-la’s teachings in Portland, Oregon June 24 – 26, 2023, are being jointly hosted by Tergar Portland, Tergar International, and Maitripa College, where Khandro-la will teach on June 25-26. There are no prerequisites for this event. It is appropriate for any meditator who wishes to engage more deeply on the bodhisattva path. In this event you will learn:  about bodhichitta — the heartfelt commitment to help all beings awaken to their true naturehow to transform life’s challenges into opportunities for growtheffective ways of infusing your life with greater meaning and purposeThis event will include:  teachings from Khandro Tsering Kunga Bum-ma on the Bodhisattva path and the cultivating fearlessness and an open heart through the practice of bodhichittaquestion and answer period during which you can ask Khandro Tsering Kunga Bum-ma direct questionsan opportunity to offer khata to Khandro-laSCHEDULE9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: 1st teaching session 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Tea break 11:00 AM – 12:30 AM: 2nd teaching session that will include a Q&A with Khandro-la There will be an opportunity towards the end of the teaching to offer Khandro-la a khata. There will be signage at the hotel front entrance door directing guests to our Tergar event. If you need special seating or have other requirements, please contact [email protected] Tergar is a non-profit organization committed to making the benefits of meditation available to everyone. If the fees are a deterrent, please contact [email protected] If you have any other questions, please contact Tergar Meditation Community of Portland at [email protected] About Khandro Tsering Kunga Bum-ma:Described as a living embodiment of the Bodhisattva ideal, Khandro Tsering Kunga Bum-ma is truly an inspiration. Although she received little formal education or training, she was recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as a realized practitioner.   Khandro Tsering Kunga Bum-ma’s life story is not linear. It is filled with visions and prophecies that often extend beyond our understanding. As a young woman, she received a vision to leave her homeland of Tibet and head to Nepal. Upon arriving in Nepal, she met a man who told her that she must meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. After great hardship, including extreme health challenges, she finally met with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and began to serve in her current role as a dharma teacher. Khandro-la believes that the essence of life is to realize bodhichitta and emptiness. In turn, her sole focus is on helping beings achieve indestructible faith in these two. In the end, she says that If she cannot help people realize bodhichitta and emptiness, meeting with her is just a waste of time.  For a number of years, Khandro Tsering Kunga Bum-ma has served as an advisor to Mingyur Rinpoche and other Tibetan lamas on a range of decisions and has taught around the world, inspiring practitioners of all stages. You can also view Khandro la's autobiography in verse