Nyingma Summer Seminar

Date: Jul 8 – 16, 2023 | 

Dates: July 8-16, 2023 | Location: In person and Streaming |

Teachers: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Namgyel, Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel

An Annual Celebration – In-Person and Streaming

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche describes Nyingma Summer Seminar as our “Thanksgiving,” when we gather as a community to deepen our understanding  of the teachings and refresh our commitment to attaining enlightenment for the benefit of others. We are delighted to announce NSS will return to an in-person event at Phuntsok Choling this year, summer of 2023.

In person and streaming registration will open later in the year.

The Three Yanas of Tibetan Buddhism


The Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana flow together as one path but represent distinct stages of awareness. In the Hinayana we discuss topics such as the transitoriness of life, which inspires us to make practice our essential priority. In the Mahayana, we explore how we and others are the same in our wish for happiness and desire to avoid suffering, which inspires us to dissolve our self-centeredness and develop a soft an open heart toward others. In the Vajrayana, we discover the power of devotion to deepen our path and follow in the foot steps of the lineage masters. Together these three yanas follow the logic of the Four Noble Truths, the Buddha’s crystal clear observation of how samsara works, and that there is a path to liberation.

Our Teachers

With unflinching candor, deep appreciation, and the passion of bodhicitta, Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu, and Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel present different aspects of the three-yana path during this three-weekend program. The first weekend is devoted to the Hinayana, the second to the Mahayana, and the third to the Vajrayana.

We are delighted to also welcome special guest teacher, Ani Pema Chodron, who generously donates the proceeds of her talk to support Mangala Shri Bhuti. Please note the special livestream fundraiser with Pema Chödrön is a separate registration. 

 

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Schedule

Hinayana

Friday, July 8

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Talk 1: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Saturday, July 9

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Meditation

Saturday, July 9

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Talk 2: Dungse Jampal Norbu

Saturday, July 9

2:00 – 2:30 PM

Meditation

Saturday, July 9

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Talk 3: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Sunday, July 10

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Meditation

Sunday, July 10

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Talk 4: Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

Sunday, July 10

2:00 – 2:30 PM

Meditation

Sunday, July 10

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Talk 5: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

with Refuge Vow

Mahayana

Friday, July 15

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Talk 6: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Saturday, July 16

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Meditation

Saturday, July 16

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Talk 7: Dungse Jampal Norbu

Saturday, July 16

2:00 – 2:30 PM

Meditation

Saturday, July 16

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Talk 8: Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

Sunday, July 17

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Meditation

Sunday, July 17

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

AP Talk: Ani Pema Chödrön *

* Separate registration required; more info here

Sunday, July 17

2:00 – 2:30 PM

Meditation

Sunday, July 17

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Talk 9: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche 

with Bodhisattva Vow

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Vajrayana

Friday, July 22

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Talk 10: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Saturday, July 23

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Meditation

Saturday, July 23

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Talk 11: Dungse Jampal Norbu

Saturday, July 23

2:00 – 2:30 PM

Meditation

Saturday, July 23

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Talk 12: Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

Sunday, July 24

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Meditation

Sunday, July 24

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Talk 13: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

with Lineage Ceremony and Aurora of Blessings

NSS IS FREE OF CHARGE

As the pandemic continues to creates instability in the lives of many, Mangala Shri Bhuti will once again offer for NSS for free. We welcome you to make a donation. For donations of $250 or more, you will automatically receive a confirmation at the end of the year for tax purposes. Everyone is warmly invited to participate regardless of financial situation and take solace and find inspiration from the Buddhadharma in this challenging time.

Traditionally, the revenue generated by NSS supports the activity of Mangala Shri Bhuti’s teachers, centers, and the overall operations of the organization. There will be an avenue to make a donation as you register for the event within your ability at this time.

We look forward to the opportunity to gather virtually, listen and discuss the dharma, and find new ways to

 2022 Nyingma Summer Seminar Recap

 The 2022 Nyingma Summer Seminar was held online in July from Longchen Jigme Samten Ling in Crestone, Colorado.  With unflinching candor, deep appreciation, and the passion of bodhicitta, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu, and Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel each present different aspects of the three-yana path of Tibetan Buddhism — Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana, over three weekends with each weekend devoted to one of the three Yanas

For the Hinayana Weekend there were five talks given by MSB teachers.  The talk subjects and teachers were:

  • Thinking from the Frame of Mind of Dharma was given by Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.
  • Foundations of Hinayana was given by Dungse Jampal Norbu.
  • The Path to Egolessness of Self was given by Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.
  • Finding Agency within the Hinayana was given by Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel.
  • The Buddha and His First Teachings was given by Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.

During the Mahayana Weekend, four talks were given by MSB teachers. The talk subjects and teachers were:

  • The Four Immeasurables and Prajnaparamita was given by Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.
  • Don’t Be a Loyalist to Ego was given by Dungse Jampal Norbu.
  • Uncovering the Essence of The Heart Sutra was given by Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel.
  • Q&A was given by Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.

For the Vajrayana Weekend, four talks were given by MSB teachers.  The talk subjects and teachers were:

  • Practicing the Vajrayana from the Ground Up was given by Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.
  • The Importance of Context for Understanding the Vajrayana was given by Dungse Jampal Norbu
  • Sacred World was given by Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel.
  • Essential Points of the Vajrayana was given by Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.

We’re pleased to offer the Nyingma Summer Seminar 2022 teachings as an Audio-Video Study Set, providing complete access to video recordings of all talks for one full year for self-paced contemplation and review, plus audio recordings of those talks good for a lifetime.  Audio recordings are available as a separate product. The audio recordings are downloadable and yours to enjoy indefinitely.

Visit wisdomproductions.org for the Audio-Video Study Set 

About The Teachers

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Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Occasionally we encounter people in our lives who have an immediate effect upon us. We are struck by the selfless nature of their presence, the strength of their confidence, the wisdom in their eyes, or the warmth they radiate. Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche is one of these people.

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Dungse Jampal Norbu

Dungse Jampal Norbu is Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche’s son and Dharma Heir. Dungse la has lived and traveled extensively in Asia, but spent much of his youth in Colorado. If you were to ask Dungse la how long he has been studying the Buddhist path, he would say, “Since I was born.” 

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Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel has studied and practiced the buddhadharma for over thirty years under the guidance of her root teacher Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. Elizabeth delights in wrestling with difficult and juicy “koans” that tend to plague modern day practitioners, 

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Resources

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Teachers Gift

Traditionally a monetary offering is made at the end of a program, presented directly to the teacher in an envelope, along with a khata, or white scarf. Read more to make a virtual gift.

Teachers Gift
Pema Chodron

Pema Chödrön Talk

Pema Chödrön will be giving a live talk during NSS on Sunday, July 17 at 10am MDT. This talk will be an online-only, live streamed event and requires a separate registration.

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NSS Program Resources

More on how to connect to the talks and what to do if you’re experiencing difficulties, prayers and liturgies, study resources, and creating a sacred environment for online learning.

Program Resources

Technical & Access Support

If you have a technical question or problems please be patient. During the program, minimal technical support is offered. Please review the Technical Requirements for access.

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VIDEO: How to integrate the teachings with your mind

About This Video

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche speaks on how to integrate teachings with your own mind from talk three during Nyingma Summer Seminar 2021.