The Martsang Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism is an unbroken lineage based on the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha’s sutras and tantras which was founded 850 years ago by Choje Marpa Sherab Yeshe in 1167 (1134-1203).
“The Way of the Bodhisattva is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment and to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. It is the treasured by Buddhists of all traditions. This famous and universally loved poem for daily living has inspired many generations of Buddhists and non-Buddhists since it was first composed in the 8th century by Shantideva. “
The Martsang Kagyu Preliminaries include taking Refuge, meditation on Vajrasattva, offering the Mandala and Guru yoga which also incorporates the Outer, instructions on Inner, and instructions Secret and emptiness. It is difficult and rare to have the opportunity to hear these precious teachings.
The ocean of Mahamudra pith instructions of Martsang is the highest of all practices and the collection of the innermost essence of the profound teachings, which help us to achieve the highest performance.
His Holiness Gangri Karma Rinpoche who is an exceptional Buddhist scholar and Dharma practitioner, will deliver this retreat in his unique style that allows students to develop a much richer understanding of these precious teachings according to the Martsang Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The retreat entry requirement is for senior students who successfully completed the Martsang Lam Rim, the Martsang Lam Rim Dechen Nyru and the Martsang Mahamudra Preliminaries
This 7-day retreat will allow students to cultivate a deep actual experience of these practices and meditations.
The Martsang Dechen Nyru translates as ‘essential teachings on the swift path to great bliss’. Its nectar blessings and teachings form the quintessential meditational practice stages, that follow on from having developed a solid foundation from hearing, studying and contemplating the Martsang Lam Rim.
The practices are a bridge between Sutra and Vajrayana practice and so introduce the concept of deity practice and the importance of relying on the master, both of which are necessary requirements to study and practice the Martsang Mahamudra.
