Epic Hero, Enlightened Warrior, Protector of the Buddhist Teachings, and Dispeller of Obstacles

A Public Talk by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche

Gesar of Ling is the great 11th Century epic hero of Tibetan, Central Asian and Himalayan cultures who overcomes obstacles to and enemies of the Buddhist teachings.  As a spiritual force, Gesar is a great Drala, a powerful elemental deity, “a natural force operating in the phenomenal world, and an aspect of our own pure awareness*.” In the Buddhist tradition, Gesar is an emanation of the great Tantric master Guru Rinpoche.  During these perilous and challenging times, the supplication and practice of Gesar is a source of bravery, fearlessness, compassion, and a dispeller of negative forces.   

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche is from the homeland of Gesar in Tibet and holds both spiritual and kinship connections to Gesar.  Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist teacher of great warmth, eloquence and learning. He travels the world teaching, is the founder of Bodhicharya, an international organization for the practice and study of Buddhism, and is an Official Representative of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa.

* Rikpawiki- “Drala”

This event will not be live-streamed and will be in-person only.