Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Ven. Tulku Yeshi Gyatso
Location: Shrine Room
Suggested Contribution: $25 Public, $20 Members
Venerable Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche will share about his life experiences in Tibet, Nepal, India and the Unites States. He grew up during the Cultural Revolution and after that he met his first root guru and studied Buddhism. He will share how dharma and Buddhism changed his way of life and outlook. He crossed the Himalayas to escape from Tibet to Nepal and India before he came to the Unites States. He is a prolific writer and poet as well and will share how he developed this interest that had a great impact on him. He will also share his views on this world and daily life. Copies of his autobiography in English will be available that day.
Ven Tulku Yeshi Gyatso Rinpoche is a Dzogchen master and the reincarnation of Dzogchen Gyaltsab Thodo Rinpoche. He was recognized by H.H. Dalai Lama’s Nyingmapa teacher Kyabje Trulshig Rinpoche. He received teachings from twenty-five masters representing all five schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Tulku Yeshi has written eight books, seven of which have been published, on the subject of Tibetan Buddhism and culture including A One Thousand Year History of Sakyapa. He also writes novels, poetry for mind training, provides Tibetan astrology readings, and can bestow empowerments. Currently he working on Dharma activities at Sakya Monastery in Seattle and is working on his own biography, Magic and Monk.