Dear friends, dear members of the Rigdzin Community,
Rigdzin Switzerland has the pleasure to announce you the coming of

Ayang Rinpoche
From Friday 14th to Sunday 16th of February 2014
at the Thegchok Ling Centre in Lausanne.

Ayang Rinpoche
Ayang Rinpoche (1942-) was born in a nomadic family in Eastern Tibet and holds both Drikung and Nyingma lineages. Recognized as the wisdom incarnation of Terton Rigzin Chogyal Rinpoche, he is considered a foremost authority on the practices of preparing for death and taking rebirth in the pure buddha-fields.  He gives teachings and empowerments on the practice of Phowa annually in Bodh Gaya, India and throughout the world in Europe, Asia, Australia and North America.

The event
On this exceptional week-end at Thegchok Ling centre, Ayang Rinpoche will give teaching on Phowa.  Because it is taught to be the easiest and swiftest path towards enlightenment, this practice of transference of consciousness is often described as the practice for attaining buddhahood without meditation. In addition to this instruction, Ayang Rinpoche will grant an empowerment of Guru Drakpo, wrathful emanation of Guru Padmasambhava, which is particularly effective for dispelling obstacles.

Everyone knows about Buddhahood through meditation
But I know a path without meditation.
Master Padmasabhava

Timetable
Friday 14th February 2014
20.00-22.00: Teaching on the Phowa practice

Saturday 15th February 2014
9.00-12.00 and 14.00-18.30: Teaching on the Phowa practice

Sunday 16th February 2014
9.00-12.00: Guru Drakpo empowerment
14.00-18.00: Amitabha Tsog and Aspiration prayer to the pure realm of Amitabha

Place
Thegchok Ling Centre
Ch. Du Trabandan 51
Lausanne, Switzerland

Practical Information
Price of the teaching on Friday 14th February:
Dues-paying members of the Rigdzin Switzerland sangha: free.
Non-paying members and international sangha: 30 CHF / 25 €
Children up to 16 years old: free / N-permit: free

Tickets can be bought on the spot. The ticket booth opens at 19.00

Price of the teaching and empoerment on Saturday 15th February and on Sunday 16th February:
Dues-paying members of the Rigdzin Switzerland sangha: free.
Non-paying members and international sangha: 70 CHF / 55 € (full day) or 40 CHF / 30 € (half day)
Children up to 16 years old: free / N-permit: free

Tickets can be bought on the spot. The ticket booth opens at 8.00.

Meals
For lunch time (15th and 16th February) you have the possibility to have a vegetarian meal (tibetan momos and salad) for 15 fr. Please order at : philippe.plattet@vetsuisse.unibe.ch