Khenpo Sodargye | |
Native Name: | མཁན་པོ བསོད་དར་རྒྱས |
Native Name Lang: | ti |
Religion: | Buddhist |
Institute: | Larung Buddhist Institute |
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Nationality: | Tibetan |
Home Town: | Kham |
Birth Date: | 1962 |
Teacher: | Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche |
Ordination: | 1985 |
Khenpo Sodargye (Tibetan:མཁན་པོ བསོད་དར་རྒྱས;Chinese:索达吉堪布) is a contemporary Buddhist master, and was born in the eastern region of Tibet known as Kham in 1962.[1] Khenpo is a Tibetan lama, a Buddhist scholar and teacher, a prolific translator into Chinese, and a modern Buddhist thinker renowned across Asia and the west for his interest in the integration of traditional Buddhist teachings with worldwide issues and modern life.[2]
In 1985 Khenpo was ordained at Larung Buddhist Institute, the largest Buddhist academy of its kind in the world,[3] [2] [4] which is in present-day Sichuan province of the PRC. He trained closely with Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, one of the great luminaries of his generation.[5] [6] [7] [8]
Khenpo Sodargye studied the traditional course of philosophical treatises and also received the entire corpus of Tibetan Buddhist transmissions.(These teachings include the five principle treatises on Madhyamaka, Prajnaparamita, Abhidharma, Vinaya, and Buddhist Logic, as well as the Great Perfection, Kalachakra, and Mipham Rinpoche's Guhyagarbha Tantra and Longchenpa's Seven Treasuries and Trilogy of Finding Comfort and Ease.) He was eventually placed in charge of the Institute where he became one of the principal teachers. He also served as Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche’s main translator for Chinese disciples and was assigned by Rinpoche to teach them.[9] [10] [3]
He has lectured extensively across China and other parts of Asia, Oceania, Europe as well as Africa and North America. He has recently given lectures at a number of Universities including Peking University, Tsinghua, Harvard, Columbia, Yale[11], Princeton, Stanford,[12] Oxford, Cambridge, University of Toronto, McGill University, University of Auckland, Melbourne University, University of Tokyo, Waseda University, National University of Singapore, National Taiwan University, University of Hong Kong and University of Göttingen.
Khenpo often says, “I don’t know how long I can live, but even if there were only one listener, I would exert myself to benefit him with Dharma till my last breath.”
In 1987, Khenpo accompanied Kyabje Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche to make a pilgrimage to the holy Wutai Mountain and began to receive Chinese disciples of the four types (monks, nuns, male and female lay practitioners).
From 1990 to 1999, Khenpo accompanied Kyabje Rinpoche to give Dharma teachings in many countries worldwide, including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan.[13]
In 2006, Khenpo began to use modern media, such as Internet and DVD, to spread his teachings; allowing more followers to receive systematic Dharma training and benefiting a wider base of fortunate beings.
In April 2013, Khenpo was invited to give lectures in prestigious universities in the United States and Europe.
In November 2013, Khenpo was invited to give lectures in prestigious universities in southeast Asia.
In November 2014, Khenpo was invited to give lectures in Dharma centers and prestigious universities in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States.
Starting from late 2015, he has instructed his students to offer open online courses on Buddhism in English.[14]
In 2007, Khenpo inaugurated his charitable project-Initiation of Loving Heart and encouraged Buddhist practitioners to cultivate loving-kindness and compassion in daily life and stop ignoring the needy. As an example, he started Wisdom and Compassion Elementary Schools, the Novice Monk Schools, nursing homes and accommodation to support the practice of the senior lay practitioners. From Feb 2011, Khenpo has served as the Honorary Chairman of Shanghai Kindness & Wisdom Public Foundation.[15]
Khenpo tirelessly teaches and translates the Dharma day and night. Presently, more than 100 Dharma books have been published through Khenpo's unfaltering efforts. All his translations (from Tibetan to Chinese) are collected in the “Treasure of Sutra and Tantra”,[16] his compositions are collected in the “Treasure of Supreme Dharma”,[17] and his oral teachings in the “Treasure of Wisdom and Compassion.[18] ”
Due to his productive works, Khenpo has become acknowledged in the academic field and has been invited to give talks in over 100 universities around the world since 2010. Both faculty and students found great benefit from Khenpo's visits.
In November 2014, Khenpo was invited to give lectures in prestigious universities in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States.
In November 2013, Khenpo was invited to give lectures in prestigious universities in southeast Asia.
In April 2013, Khenpo was invited to give lectures in prestigious universities in the United States and Europe.
In June 2010, Khenpo was invited to give teachings in prestigious Chinese universities, such as Peking University and Tsinghua University; and in March 2011,to give seminar presentations in Fudan University,[26] Nanjing University[27] and Renmin University of China.In June 2011, Khenpo was invited to give presentations at Zhejiang University,[28] Huazhong Normal University[29] (AKA:Central China Normal University), Sun Yat-sen University,[30] the Chinese University of Hong Kong[31] and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.[32] From Nov 2011, Khenpo was invited to following universities in succession: Shanxi Normal University, Northwest University (China), Xi’an Transportation University, Shandong University, Hunan Normal University, Hong Kong Institute of Education, University of Hong Kong, Beijing Normal University, Central China University of Science and Technology and Qinghai Normal University.
Other universities Khenpo was invited to give lectures include: Shantou University, Xiamen University, Xiamen University Tan Kah Kee College, Guangxi University and Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics.
Please try to find out what wisdom Khenpo shares on his official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Sodargye
New Publication available at Amazon.cn
1. Living Through Suffering (Ch: 苦才是人生))[33] ISBN: 9787552700138
2. Achieving Through Doing (Ch: 做才是得到))[33] ISBN: 9787552700497
Recent Publications in English:
Tibetan Buddhism: A Guide to Contemplation, Meditation, and Transforming Your Mind [34]
The Diamond Cutter Sutra:A Commentary by Dzogchen Master Khenpo Sodargye [35] [36]
What Makes You So Busy?: Finding Peace in the Modern World[37] [38]
Always Remembering: Heartfelt Advice for Your Entire Life [39] [40]
Tales for Transforming Adversity[41] [42] [43]
Achieve by Doing,[44]
Always Present [45]
Recent Publications in Chinese:
Living through Suffering
Achieve by Doing
Cruelty Is Youth
The Cutter-A Commentary on the Diamond Sutra
Always Present
Everything You Wish
What Makes You So Busy?
Letting Go, Everything?
Leaving behind, the Whole World?
1. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.I
(English Translation of the full text is available at Wisdom & Compassion Buddhist Web-Dharma Books[46])
2. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.II
3. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.III
4. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.IV
5. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.V
6. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.VI
7. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.VII
8. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.VIII
9. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life (Bodhicayavatara) Vol.IX
10. The Great Commentary on the Guide to the Bodhisattavas’ Way of Life(Bodhicayavatara) Vol.X
11. Commentary on the Treasure of Logic on Valid Cognition (Pramanayuktinidhi) Vol. I
12. Commentary on the Treasure of Logic on Valid Cognition (Pramanayuktinidhi) Vol. II
13. Commentary on the Treasure of Logic on Valid Cognition (Pramanayuktinidhi) Vol. III
14. Commentary on the Treasure of Logic on Valid Cognition (Pramanayuktinidhi) Vol. IV
15. The Quintessential Butter of Dharma (Ch: Zheng Fa Ti Hu)Including:
a. Commentary on Mipham Rinpoche’s the Teachings on Mundane and Transmundane Codes
b. Commentary on Thogme Zangpo’s the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva(Rgyal-sras lag-len so-bdun-ma)
c. Commentary on Thogme Zangpo’s the Song of Happiness16. Commentary on The Garland of White Lotus Flowers: Mipham Rinpoche's Commentary on Nagarjuna's “A letter to a Friend (Suhrllekha) ”(Bshe-spring gi mchan-grel padma-dkar-po’I phreng-ba)
17. The Supreme Vase of Prajna (Ch:Bo Ruo Miao Ping)Including:
a. Commentary on Mipham Rinpoche’s the Sword of Wisdom for Thoroughly Ascertaining Reality
b. Commentary on Mipham Rinpoche’s Summary of the Ornament of Clear Realization(Abhisamayalankara)
c. Commentary on Mipham Rinpoche’s Overview of the Ornament of Clear Realization(Abhisamayalankara)
18. The Nectar of Enlightenment (Ch: Pu Ti Gan Lin)
19. Interpretation of the Standards for being a Good Student and Child in a Buddhist Way (Ch: Di Zi Gui Ling Jie)
20–24. Pure Land Practice in Tibetan Buddhism (Ch: Zang Chuan Jin Tu Fa)
20. Commentary on the Aspiration Prayer to Be Born in the Land of Bliss by Chagme Rinpoche (Karma-chags-med) Vol. I
21. Commentary on the Aspiration Prayer to Be Born in the Land of Bliss by Chagme Rinpoche (Karma-chags-med) Vol. II
22. Commentary on the Aspiration Prayer to Be Born in the Land of Bliss by Chagme Rinpoche (Karma-chags-me) Vol. III
23. Commentary on the Aspiration Prayer to Be Born in the Land of Bliss by Chagme Rinpoche (Karma-chags-med) Vol. IV
24. Commentary on the Aspiration Prayer to Be Born in the Land of Bliss by Chagme Rinpoche (Karma-chags-med) Vol. V
25–27. A Short Commentary on the Verse Summary of the Prajnaparamita
1. A Short Commentary on the Verse Summary of the Prajnaparamita Vol. I
2. A Short Commentary on the Verse Summary of the Prajnaparamita Vol. II
3. A Short Commentary on the Verse Summary of the Prajnaparamita Vol. III
28–30. Explanation of Mipham Rinpoche’s Commentary on Shantarakshita's Ornament of the Middle Way(Madhyamakālaṅkārapañjikā)
1. Explanation of Mipham Rinpoche’s Commentary on Shantarakshita's Ornament of the Middle Way Vol. I
2. Explanation of Mipham Rinpoche’s Commentary on Shantarakshita's Ornament of the Middle Way Vol. II
3. Explanation of Mipham Rinpoche’s Commentary on Shantarakshita's Ornament of the Middle Way Vol. III
31–35. The Great Commentary on the Words of My Perfect Teacher
1. The Great Commentary on the Words of My Perfect Teacher (Kun bzan bla ma’I zal lun) by Patrul Rinpoche Vol.I
2. The Great Commentary on the Words of My Perfect Teacher (Kun bzan bla ma’I zal lun) by Patrul Rinpoche Vol.II
3. The Great Commentary on the Words of My Perfect Teacher (Kun bzan bla ma’I zal lun) by Patrul Rinpoche Vol.III
4. The Great Commentary on the Words of My Perfect Teacher (Kun bzan bla ma’I zal lun) by Patrul Rinpoche Vol.IV
5. The Great Commentary on the Words of My Perfect Teacher (Kun bzan bla ma’I zal lun) by Patrul Rinpoche Vol.V36. Commentary on Infinite Life Sutra (Amitayuḥ Sutra)
Pamphlets Series
1. The Liberation at Living and Death (Ch:Sheng Si Jiu Du)
Including:
a. The Merit of Releasing Captured Creatures (Ch: Fang Sheng Gong De Wen)
b. The Prayers for Liberating the Dying(Ch: Lin Zhong Guan Huai Wen)
2. Questions and Answers at Ease (Ch: Xian Tan Wen Da Lu)
1. The Collection of Dharma Instruction (Ch: Jiao Yan Hui Ji)
Including:
a. In Praise of Precepts by Ogyen Tendzin Norbu
b. The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva by Bodhisattva Thogme Zangpo
c. The Dharma Song of Triumph by Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche
d. The Jewel Garland of Bodhisattva by Je Atisha
e. The Three Principles Aspects of the Path by Je Tsongkapa (Losang Drakpa)
f. The Eight Verses for Training the Mind by Langri Tangpa
g. Thirty Heartfelt Advices by Omniscient Longchenpa
h. Instruction to Oneself by Patrul Rinpoche
i. On the Dual Codes of Mundane and Transmundane by Mipham Rinpoche
j. On the Code for Monarchs by Mipham Rinpoche
k. Sakya Pandita's Treasury of Good Advice
l. In Praise of Dependent Origination by Je Tsongkhapa
2. The Words of My Perfect Teacher (Kun bzan bla ma’I zal lun) by Patrul Rinpoche
3. The Sutra of One Hundred Karma Stories
4. Pure Land Practice in Tibetan Buddhism
Including:
a. The Aspiration Prayer to Be Born in the Land of Bliss by Chagme Rinpoche
b. A Great Commentary on the Aspiration Prayer to Be Born in the Land of Bliss by Lhala Chodri Rinpoche
c. The Teachings on Pure Land by Mipham Rinpoche
5. The Ocean of Pith Instruction Treasure (Ch: Qiao Jue Bao Zang Hai)
Including: Kyabje Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche's commentaries on Mipham Rinpoche's
a. The Debate between the Sleeping and Awakening
b. The Path of Great Perfection
c. The Unsurpassed Yoga
d. The Drop of Immaculate Nature of Enlightenment
e. The View, Meditation, Action and Fruit in the Great Perfection
f. The Essence of the Three Vehicles
6. The Quintessence of Vajrayana
Including:
a. The Luminous Treasure of the Great Illusory Net Tantra by Mipham Rinpoche
b. Direct Pointing the Nature of Mind in the Great Perfection by Mipham Rinpoche
c. Commentary on Direct Pointing the Nature of Mind of the Great Perfection by Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche
7. The Innermost Heart Drop of the Guru
8. The Practice in Vajrayana
Including:
a. The Short Life Story of the Omniscient Longchenpa by Chodrak Sampo
b. The Short Life Story of the Omniscient Mipham Rinpoche by Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche
c. The Treasure of Pith Instruction by Longchen Rabjam
d. The Practice Guidance of Finding Comfort and Ease in the Nature of Mind by Longchen Rabjam
9. The Great Chariot: A Treatise on Finding Comfort and Ease in the Nature of Mind in the Great Perfection by Longchen Rabjam Vol. I
10. The Great Chariot: A Treatise on Finding Comfort and Ease in the Nature of Mind in the Great Perfection by Longchen Rabjam Vol. II
11. Mipham Rinpoche's Great Biography of Buddha Shakyamuni Vol. I
12. Mipham Rinpoche's Great Biography of Buddha Shakyamuni Vol. II
13. The Lamp Directing the Path (Ch: Yin Lu Ming Deng)Including:
a. The Garland of Practice in Mountain Solitude by Drakar Rinpoche
b. On Previous and Present Life by Khenpo Tsultrim Lodrö
14. The Ocean of Good Explanation: the Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by Thogme Zangpo Rinpoche
15. The Essential Summary of the Precepts in Three Vehicles
16. The Commentary on the Middle Way by Mipham Rinpoche
17. The Commentary on the Mahayana Abhidharma by Lhode Wangpo
18. The Collective Stories of the Sublime BeingsIncluding:
a. The Journey to the Pure Land of Padmasambhava by Terton Dorje Dechen Lingpa
b. The Secretary Biography of Khentse Yeshe Dorje
c. The Marvelous Life Stories of 63 Vajrayana Mahasiddhas
19. The Gateway for Liberation
Including:
a. Opening the Door to Mind Training on the Graded Path to Enlightenment by Gyalwa Lodro Gyaltsen Palzang
b. The Root Verses of Beacon of Certainty by Mipham Rinpoche
c. The Commentary of Beacon of Certainty by Khenpo Genhor
20. The Commentary on the Ornament of the Middle Way(Madhaymakalankara)
Including:
a. The Root Text of the Ornament of the Middle Way by Shantarakshita
b. The Commentary on the Ornament of the Middle Way- A Teaching to Delight My Master Manjughosha by Mipham Rinpoche
21. A Compendium of Valid Cognition(Pramana)
Including:The Treasure of Logic on Valid Cognition by Sakya Pandita
22. The Commentary on the Ornament of Clear Realization by Mipham Rinpoche
23. Majushiri Peaceful Practice of the Great Perfection by Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche
24. A Great Treatise on Nagarjuna's Jewel Garland of Middle Way by Lhala Chodri Rinpoche
25. The Bright Mirror for Adopting and Abandoning
26. A Guide to the Words of My Perfect Teacher by Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang
27. A Commentary on Summary Verses of Prajna by Mipham Rinpoche
28. A Treatise on the Ornament of Clear Realization by Patrul Rinpoche and Mipham Rinpoche
29. Autobiography of the First Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche[47]
30. Twenty Verses of Mahayana by Bodhisattva Nagarjuna
31. Heartfelt Advice on Worldly Codes by Tukwa Sangye Lobsang Chogye Nyma
32. Introduction to the Two Truths by Venerable Atisha
33. Twenty One Praises of Tara
34. The Weel of Sharp Weapon on Mind Training by Dharmarakshita
1. The Treasure of the Source of Faith
including:
a. The Biography of Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche
b. Buddhist View on Sciences
c. The Commentary on the Diamond Sutra
2. The Collection of Commentaries
including:
a. A Short Commentary on the Dharma Song of Triumph
b. A Short Commentary on the Eight Points of Mind Training
c. A Short Commentary on the Three Principles of the Path
d. A Short Commentary on the Verse Summary of the Stages of the Path
e. A Short Commentary on the Instruction to Oneself by Patrul Rinpoche
3. Children's Book on Buddhism
4. The Great Commentary on the Four Hundred Verses on the Middle Way
5. The Cloud Aggregation of Wisdom Rays
Including:
a. The Miserable World
b. The Merit of Releasing Captured Creatures
c. Dispelling the Confusion on Mantrayana
d. Short Stories of Rainbow-Body Accomplishers in Mantrayana
e. A Short Treatise on the Compatibility of the Different Traditions in Buddhism
f. The Wish-fulfilling Jewel Tree of the Merit of Observing Precepts
g. The Bright Lamp Leading to Mantrayana
6. The Great Commentary on the Bodhicaryavatara I
7. The Great Commentary on the Bodhicaryavatara II
8. The Great Commentary on the Bodhicaryavatara III
9. Commentary on the Treasure of AphorismI
10. Commentary on the Treasure of AphorismII
11. Commentary on the Instructions on the Proprieties of a Principal
12. The Sprays of the Wisdom Ocean I
13. The Sprays of the Wisdom Ocean II
14. The Lightful Torch Dispelling Confusion
Including:
a. The Questions and Answers on Mantrayana
b. Dispelling the Wrong Views
15. Awakening from Confused Dreams
Including:
a. The View on Vegetarian Diet in Tibetan Mantrayana
b. Mere Using as References or Investigation Is Not Enough
c. The Buddhist Rays in the World
16. Commentary on Longchenpa's Treasure of Pith Instructions
17. Questions and Answers on Abhidharma
18. The Wonderful Ladder of the Supreme Vehicle
Including:The Short Commentary on the Seven Points of Mind TrainingA Short Commentary on the Garland of the Four Dharmas
19. The Footprints in the Journey
20. The Great Commentary on Abhidarma-kosa I
21. The Great Commentary on Abhidarma-kosa II
22. The Clear Stream of Wisdom and Compassion
23. The Gateway of Mind Training I
24. The Gateway of Mind Training II
25. The Distillation of the Genuine Dharma
26. Commentary on Mipham's Beacon of Certainty I
27. Commentary on Mipham's Beacon of Certainty II
28. The Jewel Lamp of Wisdom
29. The Commentary on the Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way I
30. The Commentary on the Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way II
31. The Commentary on the Garland of Instructions for the Mountain Solitary