Venerable Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche, the Dharma Heir of Vajrayana, immersed himself in the study of Mahayana sutras and commentaries for more than 30 years. He took refuge in Mahayana Buddhism under the guidance of Master Huei Hsing in 1989.
He engaged in profound exoteric practice, delving into the Buddhist scriptures. He continuously gave teachings on various Mahayana scriptures such as The Great Treasure Accumulation Sutra, The Lotus Sutra, The Sutra of the Tathagata’s Secret Ultimate Practice Realized by Bodhisattvas Through Ten Million Eons, The Sutra in Forty-Two Sections, The Sutra on the Buddha’s Last Teachings, The Sutra on Contemplation of the Buddha of Immeasurable Life, and the Five Pure Land Sutras, among many others. Brief introduction to Master Huei Hsing……see more
From the beginning of practicing Vajrayana from compassionate Guru Lung Du, he was impressed by the specialness of Tantra teachings and practice, and quickly received special blessings, and the induction and certification were quickly and powerfully!
Therefore, he devoted all his energy to the teachings of Vajrayana, and at the same time get close to the virtuous master who has the true power of liberation, systematically study Vajrayana, and focus on the sea of Tantrayana scriptures; because of the sincerity of the heart, and continuous diligent practice on listening and thinking, the master also gained the true view of emptiness and the supreme view of Dzogchen. Due to Guru Lung Du’s compassion and ambition, he has been diligently practicing the tantric teachings and texts for decades. No matter how many dangers and obstacles he encountered, could never stop him from learning and promoting the Vajrayana teachings. Because in the heart of Guru Lung Du, there is always a clear blueprint on how to promote the true faith of Buddhism and continue the life of Buddha's wisdom. It is a network of great aspirations and kindness that cares about the true liberation of countless sentient beings.
The teachings Guru Lung Du learned are like immense treasure. It is hard to introduce each separately thoroughly. To benefit all current and future disciples studying Buddhism at Guan Yin Shan to know more about Guru Lung Du, we have here enumerated a few.
His Holiness Penor Rinpoche of the Nyingma Sect (Red Sect) inherits, The Great Treasure of Nyingma tradition, Dzogchen Longchen Nyingtik, The Amitabha’s Pure Land of Dêrma Tantra on the Mindset of Akasa and others. the transmission of The Dzogchen Empowerment of Tang Dong Jiabo by Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche ; the practices and treat of channels, inner air, and bindus of The Six Dharmas of The Dzogchen transmitted by Lama Pema Dorje and Dudjom Rinpoche and the teachings and retreats of Trekchö and Tögal. Dudjom Tersar Lineage: Zabsang Kandro Nyingthig (The Profound and Secret Heart Essence of Dakini), Black Wrathful Dakini, Eight Hayagrivas, Vajrakilaya: Namcha Putrid Putri Repong(The Razor Slash), Manjughosa Lion of Debaters of Venerable Ragaser, The Dharma of Immortal Essence of Longevity, Padampa Sangye’s Corresponding Method, Vajrasana, the retreat of The Vajra Haimu Clumsy Dharma and The Great Initiation of the Collection of Teachings, the common and uncommon formula and teachings, to retreat and practice multiple teachings with Lama Pema Dorje, and achieved the Dzogchen from the heart. Lama Pema Dorje personally wrote The Prayer for the Deathless Dharma Drum and bestowed it upon Venerable Guru Lung Du as a blessing for his long life and wellbeing.
The empowerment, oral transmissions and teachings passed down by the Kagyu Sect such as The Terma of Amitabha, Vajra Buddha, Vajrasara, Kalachakra, Shangle Vajra, Vajrakīlaya, The Ritual Procedure of Vajrapani Bodhisattva, Hayagriva, The Ritual Procedure of Two-armed Mahakala, Six-armed White Mahakala, Palden Lhamo, Vajra Ushnisha Sitatapatra, Manjushri Bodhisattva, Saraswati, The Great Compassion Avalokitesvara, Vajravidarana, Mahamudra, Six Dharmas of Naropa, The Powa, The Practice of Chöd, Chig She KunDrol and etc..
The Empowerment of Yamantaka passed down by the Gelug Sect and the practical practice of the channels, inner air, and bindu of Development and Completion Stage, and the empowerment such as Manjushri Bodhisattva, Six-Armed Mahakala, the supreme Palden Lhamo, Thousand Handed Thousand Eyed Avalokitesvara, Shantideva’s Bodhicharyavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva), Lama Tsongkhapa’s Three Principal Aspects of the Path, Putidaocidilun, and etc..
The teachings passed down by the Sakya Sect such as The Kalachakra, Chakrasamvara, Hevajra, Vajrakīlaya, Vajrayogini, Thirteen Golden Dharma and Achievement Dharma Sea, Lamdrey, and Promoting the Spirit of Benevolence and Compassion, and etc..
The Chogye Trichen Rinpoche has personally empower Uncommon Yamantaka, Manjushri Bodhisattva, Twenty-One Arya Taras, The Four Mandalas of Arya Tara, Red Stick Mahakala and the unique secret protector Palden Lhamo Dorje Langdianma, Parting from the Four Attachments, Dharma Storehouse Achievements Mahamudra which passed down by the Sakya lineage.
On October 5, 2003, the Living Buddha Jiamuyang Tubudan conferred upon Venerable Guru Lung Du the Vajra Acharya Great empowerment and the Yidam Great Empowerment, at Yonghe Temple, officially recognizing him as Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche. This event marked him as the first Han Chinese Living Buddha certified in Beijing’s Yonghe Temple.
The Dharma Name Lung Du Yung Jing, in Tibetan, signifies The Melodious Sound of Teachings and Realization. The Living Buddha Jiamuyang Tubudan, holding a Geshe degree, or PhD in Buddhist studies, was advanced in age. He expressed that he would no longer teach or transmit the Dharma to disciples before the recognition, making Venerable Guru Lung Du his last disciple of the master.
On June 14, 2005, Chogye Trichen Rinpoche impressed by Venerable Guru Lung Du’s (Chokyi Gyetshen) years of practice and propagation of Sutrayana and Tantrayana Buddhism in Taiwan, recognized him as a Vajra Guru. This certification was granted following deep meditation and auspicious signs, honoring his profound past-life connections and beneficial activities for sentient beings. He was bestowed the Dharma Name Chokyi Gyetshen, in Tibetan, meaning the Dharma Dhvaja.
conferred upon Venerable Guru Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche the title of qualified, with the Dharma name of Chokyi Gyetshen.
personally awarded the title and recognition to Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche, and conducted the principal deity and Vajra Acharya Great Empowerment.
Rinpoche personally entrusted the Venerable Guru Lung Du with the significant responsibility of establishing the Phags-pa Buddhist Academy in Taiwan, and bestowed the name Taiwan Sakya Monastery in person.
The monastery, founded by the Venerable Guru Chokyi Gyetshen Rinpoche, is currently under the guidance of the Venerable Guru.
The Lineage of Guru Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche, of the Dzogchen and Guiding Teacher of Retreats.
The wife of Venerable Lama Pema Dorje Rinpoche, handed over the pestle and mortar used by Lama Pema Dorje throughout his life, and the yogi’s vestments that symbolize the transmission to His Eminence Guru Lung Du.
The Venerable Guru Lung Du has never ceased to promote the teachings of sutra and tantra of three vehicles for decades. With the strong aspiration of benefiting all sentient beings, He shoulders various enlightening and charitable undertakings, and the root-taking education of Buddhism. He initiated various charity merits to bring the “listening, thinking, and practicing” aspects of Buddhism into daily life, allowing all the students to listen to sutras, learn the Dharma, and practice the Four Embracing Virtues: generosity, affectionate speech, beneficial deeds, fellowship and the Six Perfections: generosity, morality, patience, diligence, meditation, and wisdom, for the benefit of all sentient beings through compassion and virtuous actions.
Brother Wei, approximately 60 years old, works as a driver in a nursing home in the southern region. He has been a vegetarian for many years and, about a year ago, formed a connection with Guan Yin Shan. He diligently listens to the teachings of Guru Lung du, even taking notes and sharing the content with others, building positive connections. Upon learning that the esteemed Guru Lung du will be imparting the The Seven Line Prayer to Guru Rinpoche, Brother Wei, who had limited knowledge of tantric practices, was introduced to the profound teachings through the sharing of fellow practitioners.......
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