Death and the Intermediate State With Khen Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Delek

Rinpoche will give a talk on a subject that is appropriate for newcomers to Buddhism as well as students who have some background in Buddhism — death and the intermediate state. This is a complex and interesting topic that is not commonly taught about in the West. Understanding what we will experience after we leave this life helps us overcome our innate fear of dying.

Khen Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Delek was born in Karze, Tibet in 1939. At age 7, he was ordained as a Buddhist monk at his native Karze Monastery and later joined Sera Jey Monastery in Lhasa, Tibet. In 1959, he took refuge in India after following His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He continued his study and received Geshe Lharampa Degree (Ph. D. in Buddhist Philosophy) in 1987 at Sera Jey Monastery in Bylakuppe, Mysore, south India.

Khen Rinpoche joined Gyudmey Tantric Monastery, Hunsur, south India in 1988 where he completed studying Tantra. In 2005, he was appointed as Abbot of Gyudmey Tantric Monastery by H.H. the Dalai Lama and completed his tenure in 2008. In 2011, he was appointed as the Abbot of Sed Gyud Monastery.

After serving a year and half as Abbot of Sed Gyud Monastery, His Holiness appointed Khen Rinpoche as the 74th Abbot of Sera Jey Monastery, south India in 2012. Khen Rinpoche has been giving extensive teachings and initiations since 1983 in India, USA, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Japan, and Indonesia. As a Abbot and Chairman of Sera Jey Monastery, Khen Rinpoche oversees over 4,000 monastic communities in India. Based on his years of practice Khen Rinpoche has a vast understanding of the Sutras and Tantras yet has a simple demeanor. His unique personality is revered by many.

This event held at the Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center, 10875 Main St. Unit 108 Fairfax, VA 22030

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