2023 Buddha-Nature Conference Kathmandu
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2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Kathmandu
༈ ཙཱ་འདྲ་ཚོགས་པའི་བདེ་གཤེགས་སྙིང་པོའི་ཆོས་མཛོད་ཆེན་མོའི་ལས་འགུལ་དང་འབྲེལ་ཏེ། གཞི་ཁམས་བདེ་གཤེགས་སྙིང་པོའི་སྐོར་ཉིན་གསུམ་གྱི་རིང་། གསུང་བཤད་པ་བོད་བརྒྱུད་ནང་བསྟན་ཆོས་ལུགས་རིས་མེད་ཀྱི་མཁན་སློབ་དགེ་བའི་བཤེས་གཉེན། མཁས་པའི་ཡང་རྩེ་བཅུ་ཕྲག་གཉིས་ཙམ་གདན་འདྲེན་ཞུས་ཤིང་། བལ་ཡུལ་རྒྱལ་སར་ཡོད་པའི་ཆོས་སྡེ་བཤད་གྲྭ་མཚན་བཟང་གི་གྲངས་ལྡན་ལས་མཁན་སློབ་ཆོས་སྨྲ་བ་གཉིས་བརྒྱ་ཙམ་འཛོམས་ཏེ། ཆོས་བརྒྱུད་སོ་སོའི་བདེ་གཤེགས་སྙིང་པོའི་དགོངས་བཞེད་ཕྱག་བཞེས་གཞུང་ལུགས་སོགས་ཀྱི་སྐོར་ཆོས་གླེང་ཉིན་གསུམ་གྱི་རིང་འཚོགས་ཏེ་ལྟ་གྲུབ་ཉམས་ལེན་ཆོས་དཔེ་སོགས་ཀྱི་སྐོར་རིག་པ་བརྗེ་སོར་དང་ཤེས་ཡོན་རྒྱ་བསྐྱེད་གནང་ཡོད་ཅིང་། རྒྱ་ཆེའི་གཟིགས་པ་པོ་ཡོངས་ལ་དྲྭ་ལམ་ཐོག་ཐད་གཏོང་དང་ཆོས་གླེང་རིམ་པ་རྣམས་གློག་བརྙན་ཐོག་བཟུང་ཡོད་པ་དང་། ཆོས་འཁོར་དེ་ཡང་གཏམ་བཤད་དང་པོ་ནས་བརྩམས་ཏེ་རིག་པའི་རྩལ་དང་སྤྲོ་ཉམས་ལྡན་ཞིང་། སེམས་ཅན་གྱི་རང་གཤིས་ཐབས་ཤེས་ཟུང་འབྲེལ་གྱི་ཆོས་ཉིད་འོད་གསལ་བ་དེ་ཉིད་ཀྱི་སྐོར། རིག་པའི་དབང་ཕྱུག་རྣམས་ནས་གཏམ་བཤད་དང་གྲོས་བསྡུར་ཟབ་ཅིང་གནད་ལ་ཁེལ་བ། གནམ་གྲུ་དང་གྱིག་དམ་དང་མེ་ཏོག་སོགས་དེང་དུས་དང་མཐུན་པའི་དཔེ་ཡིས་ཉེ་བར་སྤྲས་ཏེ་དགག་བཞག་སྤོང་གསུམ་མཐིལ་ཕྱིན་མཛད་པ་དང་། རིག་པའི་རྣོ་ངར་གྱིས་དཀའ་གནད་ཕིགས་ཤིང་། བགད་ཉམས་ཀྱི་གད་རྒྱངས་མང་དུ་བསྒྲོགས་ལ། ཕན་ཚུན་དད་གུས་ཀྱི་བཟང་སྤྱོད་ངོམས་ནས་སྙིང་པོའི་བསྟན་པ་ལ་མཆོག་ཏུ་སྨན་པའི་འདུ་བྱེད་ལ་འཇུག་ཡོད་པའོ།།
In connection with the Buddha-Nature resource project, Tsadra Foundation hosted a three-day conference from June 1–3, 2023 by inviting some 20 speakers of outstanding erudition representing the different Tibetan Buddhist traditions to discuss buddha-nature, related texts, theories, and practices. The conference was attended by over two hundred scholars from 32 monastic learning centers in and around Kathmandu, broadcast live and the proceedings were recorded. The conference proved to be a lively and stimulating debate from the very first presentation! Great minds lectured and debated on our true nature of compassion and wisdom, using airplanes, pet bottles, and bouquets as examples to argue or counterargue that all beings or all things have the luminous buddha-nature. The conversations were marked by penetrating intellectual acuity, a robust sense of humor sending forth frequent bursts of laughter, and a deep sense of mutual respect and humility, thus making a significant contribution to the understanding of buddha-nature.
The Conference Sessions
Karma Phuntsho
Welcome
Karma Phuntsho
Karma Phuntsho Introduction to the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Phuntsho, Karma. "Karma Phuntsho Introduction to the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 13:17. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omyw-1iKEZQ.;
Khenpo Ngawang Lodoe
Presentation
Khenpo Ngawang Lodoe
Khenpo Ngawang Lodoe at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Ngawang Lodoe, Khenpo. "Khenpo Ngawang Lodoe at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 1, Talk 1. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 56:49. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxmC6RjmKr8.; Key Terms/Nyingma, People/Mi pham rgya mtsho, Key Terms/dharmakāya, People/Klong chen pa
Geshe Kalsang Tenkyong
Presentation
Geshe Kalsang Tenkyong
Geshe Kalsang Tenkyong at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Kalsang Tenkyong, Geshe. "Geshe Kalsang Tenkyong at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 1, Talk 2. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 1:02:15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSLj6w_QfHM.; Key Terms/Kadam, People/Rngog blo ldan shes rab, People/Phywa pa chos kyi seng+ge
Lopen Damcho Dorji
Presentation
Lopen Damcho Dorji
Lopen Damcho Dorji at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Damcho Dorji, Lopen. "Lopen Damcho Dorji at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 1, Talk 3. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 1:02:54. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYCweSM0sX8.; Key Terms/gotra, Key Terms/Madhyamaka, People/Drukchen, 4th, Topics/Drukpa Kagyu
Khenpo Dakpa Senge
Presentation
Khenpo Dakpa Senge
Khenpo Dakpa Senge at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Dakpa Senge, Khenpo. "Khenpo Dakpa Senge at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 1, Talk 4. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 57:30. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z18KEtcFI_o.; People/Rong ston shes bya kun rig
Geshe Drime Ozer
Presentation
Geshe Drime Ozer
Geshe Drime Ozer at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Drime Ozer, Geshe. "Geshe Drime Ozer at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 1, Talk 5. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 57:10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcSnACTyB9M.; Key Terms/Jonang
Geshe Ngawang Tsesang
Presentation
Geshe Ngawang Tsesang
Geshe Ngawang Tsesang at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Ngawang Tsesang, Geshe. "Geshe Ngawang Tsesang at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 1, Talk 6. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 1:09:44. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59TlNurZH74.; Key Terms/Geluk, People/Rgyal tshab rje dar ma rin chen
Karma Phuntsho
Conference - Special Events
Karma Phuntsho
Lopon Karma Phuntso's Introduction of Kyoton's Life and Works
Karma Phuntsho. "Lopon Karma Phuntso's Introduction of Kyoton's Life and Works." 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video,; People/Skyo ston smon lam tshul khrims
Khenpo Tenpa Tshering
Presentation
Khenpo Tenpa Tshering
Khenpo Tenpa Tshering at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Tenpa Tshering, Khenpo. "Khenpo Tenpa Tshering at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 2, Talk 1. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu, June 1–3. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 55:10. https://youtu.be/ucNg5N6E5JQ.; Key Terms/Nyingma
Khenpo Dawa Tsering
Presentation
Khenpo Dawa Tsering
Khenpo Dawa Tsering at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Dawa Tsering, Khenpo. "Khenpo Dawa Tsering at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 2, Talk 2. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu, June 1–3. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 59:21. https://youtu.be/_TvzvS2GUt4.; Texts/Dam chos dgongs pa gcig pa
Khenpo Ngawang Thokmey
Presentation
Khenpo Ngawang Thokmey
Khenpo Ngawang Thokmey at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Ngawang Thokmey, Khenpo. "Khenpo Ngawang Thokmey at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 2, Talk 3. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu, June 1–3. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 57:07. https://youtu.be/gGPwGKD0VFY.; People/ShAkya mchog ldan
Lopen Dawa Zangpo
Presentation
Lopen Dawa Zangpo
Lopen Dawa Zangpo at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Dawa Zangpo, Lopen. "Lopen Dawa Zangpo at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 2, Talk 4. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu, June 1–3. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 57:55. https://youtu.be/MEDBfnEFK0g.; Key Terms/Jonang
Geshe Ngawang Topden
Presentation
Geshe Ngawang Topden
Geshe Ngawang Topden at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Ngawang Topden, Geshe. "Geshe Ngawang Topden at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 2, Talk 5. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 57:41. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCT6hayx46c.; Key Terms/Geluk, People/Dalai Lama, 14th, Texts/Ratnagotravibhāga Mahāyānottaratantraśāstra
Khenpo Tsultrim Norbu
Presentation
Khenpo Tsultrim Norbu
Khenpo Tsultrim Norbu at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Tsultrim Norbu, Khenpo. "Khenpo Tsultrim Norbu at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 2, Talk 6. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 58:51. https://youtu.be/7_Exz6x36lw.; People/Mi pham rgya mtsho
Khenpo Tshewang Sonam
Presentation
Khenpo Tshewang Sonam
Khenpo Tshewang Sonam at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Tshewang Sonam, Khenpo. "Khenpo Tshewang Sonam at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 3, Talk 1. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu, June 1–3. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 1:04:45. https://youtu.be/FVvbqVoj7Mc.; Key Terms/Nyingma, Topics/Dzogchen
Khenpo Lhakpa Yeshi
Presentation
Khenpo Lhakpa Yeshi
Khenpo Lhakpa Yeshi at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Lhakpa Yeshi, Khenpo. "Khenpo Lhakpa Yeshi at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 3, Talk 2. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 1:00:10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T68IhXlXet8.; People/Karmapa, 8th
Ngawang Jorden
Presentation
Khenpo Ngawang Jorden
Khenpo Ngawang Jorden at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Ngawang Jorden, Khenpo. "Khenpo Ngawang Jorden at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 3, Talk 3. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu, June 1–3. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 59:30. https://youtu.be/hpvslhxx1R0.; Key Terms/Sakya, People/Go rams pa bsod nams seng ge
Geshe Lobsang Gyatso
Presentation
Geshe Lobsang Gyatso
Geshe Lobsang Gyatso at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Lobsang Gyatso, Geshe. "Geshe Lobsang Gyatso at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 3, Talk 4. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 57:36. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K81prXiAH_A.; Key Terms/Geluk
Khenpo Sherab Phuntsho
Presentation
Khenpo Sherab Phuntsho
Khenpo Sherab Phuntsho at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Sherab Phuntsho, Khenpo. "Khenpo Sherab Phuntsho at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video,; Key Terms/Kagyu, People/Karmapa, 3rd
Geshe Jigme Gyatso
Presentation
Geshe Jigme Gyatso
Geshe Jigme Gyatso at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference
Jigme Gyatso, Geshe. "Geshe Jigme Gyatso at the 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference." Day 3, Talk 6. 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 1:00:37. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkXoUdYva1o.; Key Terms/gotra, Key Terms/Geluk
Geydrak Rinpoche
Closing Speech
Geydrak Rinpoche
Closing Remarks from Geydrak Rinpoche
Geydrak Rinpoche. "Closing Remarks from Geydrak Rinpoche." 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 7:53. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTLq72nR9iU.;
Khenpo Gyurme Tsultrim
Closing Speech
Khenpo Gyurme Tsultrim
Closing Remarks from Khenpo Gyurme Tsultrim
Gyurme Tsultrim, Khenpo. "Closing Remarks from Khenpo Gyurme Tsultrim." 2023 Buddha-Nature Conference, Shechen Monastery, Kathmandu. Produced by the Tsadra Foundation Research Department. Video, 16:18. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiRHboR24MU.;
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June 1st 2023 - Day One
June 2nd 2023 - Day Two
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