The Trinley Nyingpo: Teachings & Empowerment
With Phakchok Rinpoche
July 12 - 13, 2025
We are honored that Phakchok Rinpoche will conclude his series of masterclass teachings this summer with an introduction to the Path of Realization. This path, as taught by the great Mahaguru Padmasambhava, leads students through the traditional Vajrayana journey of practice.
Entering this path begins with taking refuge and receiving empowerment. On this transformative path, practitioners focus on the Buddha’s teaching to “tame your own mind” while training in the two aspects of bodhicitta: relative and ultimate. Through accumulating preliminary practices (ngöndro) and engaging in sadhana practices, students cultivate devotion and pure perception—the supreme Vajrayana methods for unveiling our true nature and awakening to complete and perfect enlightenment.
As a conclusion to these teachings, Phakchok Rinpoche has agreed to bestow the Trinley Nyingpo empowerment— the core empowerment of the Chokling Tersar’s Guru’s Heart Practice: The Dispeller of All Obstacles. This empowerment is an essential practice for those who wish to follow the Path of Realization and is a prerequisite for students committed to the daily practice of Guru Padmasambhava within this lineage. It is particularly vital for individuals planning to undertake retreat, including the upcoming Thirty-Five Day Retreats at Samye Hermitage New York and Samye Hermitage Bali.
Program Details
- Who is this for? Open to those who sincerely wish to follow the Path of Realization and have devotion to Phakchok Rinpoche and the Chokling Tersar lineage of Buddhist practice.
- Format: Both residential and commuter options are available.
- Cost: $80 base rate + selected room and board.
This is the third part of a three-part series of masterclasses led by Phakchok Rinpoche as part of his residency at Samye Hermitage New York and the Samye Institute Summer Immersion. We warmly invite you to attend one, two, or all three parts of this series, as it is a rare and precious opportunity to learn from Rinpoche in the intimate setting of his North American Dharma seat. You are also welcome to register for the entire Samye Institute Summer Immersion by clicking here.
Our aspiration is to make these Dharma teachings accessible to all. Monastics, students, seniors, or anyone requiring financial assistance are encouraged to contact us at [email protected]. If you are able, please consider supporting those in need by donating during the registration process.
Teacher
Phakchok Rinpoche was born in 1981 and is a lineage holder of the Profound Treasures of Chokgyur Lingpa from the Nyingma School of Early Translations and one of the throne-holders of the Riwoche Taklung Kagyu Lineage. Phakchok Rinpoche’s primary root gurus are his grandfather, the late Kyabje Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, and late Kyabje Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche. Phakchok Rinpoche has received a traditional education from the Dzongsar Shedra in India, the complete Chokling New Treasures lineage from Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Kyabje Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche, and the Great Perfection lineage from Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche. Rinpoche’s teaching style is direct, addressing the…
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