Pema Kilaya Audio

Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma, pt 1

Kilung Jigme Rinpoche, translated by Gerardo Abboud — Sun, 23 Jul 2006

This recording was made at the beginning of the 2004 Dzogchen Retreat held at Seabeck retreat center in WA. In this brief segment, as is often done at the start of such retreats, Rinpoche introduces the topic of the Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma and emphasizes that contemplating these four thoughts is an integral part of the beginning of most serious retreats - even for the most advanced practitioners.

We were particularly fortunate to have the expert translation services of Gerardo Abboud throughout this retreat.

Collection: 001
Track: 01
Time: 14 min 36 sec
Source: Dzogchen Retreat 2004 (92)

About Kilung Jigme Rinpoche: For more information about Rinpoche's monastery located in the Kham region of Tibet, please visit http://kilung.org. For details concerning his Pema Kilaya Center in Seattle, WA USA, please see http://pemakilaya.org

Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma, pt 2

Kilung Jigme Rinpoche, translated by Gerardo Abboud — Sun, 30 Jul 2006

In this short continuation of the recordings made at the beginning of the 2004 Dzogchen Retreat, Rinpoche explains the purpose of contemplating the Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma and the need to continually refresh such contemplations.

Collection: 001
Track:02
Time: 4 min 30 sec
Source: Dzogchen Retreat 2004 (92)

Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma, pt 3

Kilung Jigme Rinpoche, translated by Gerardo Abboud — Sun, 30 Jul 2006

The Preciousness of Human Birth is the first contemplation. Such birth requires having accumulated sufficient merit to attain a human body with the 8 freedoms and 10 riches. This recording continues the series from the 2004 Dzogchen Retreat.

Collection: 001
Track: 03
Time: 5 min 55 sec
Source: Dzogchen Retreat 2004 (92)

Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma, pt 4

Kilung Jigme Rinpoche, translated by Gerardo Abboud — Sun, 13 Aug 2006

Impermanence is the second contemplation. In this audio, Rinpoche introduces two aspects of Impermanence. Translation by Gerardo Abboud. This recording continues the series from the 2004 Dzogchen Retreat.

Collection: 001
Track: 04
Time: 15 min 44 sec
Source: Dzogchen Retreat 2004 (92)

Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma, pt 5

Kilung Jigme Rinpoche, translated by Gerardo Abboud — Sun, 20 Aug 2006

Karma, cause and effect - is the third contemplation. Karma is the cause of rebirth in Samsara. This recording continues the series from the 2004 Dzogchen Retreat.

Collection: 001
Track: 05
Time: 5 min 46 sec
Source: Dzogchen Retreat 2004 (92)

Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma, pt 6

Kilung Jigme Rinpoche, translated by Gerardo Abboud — Sun, 27 Aug 2006

The sufferings of Samsara - is the fourth contemplation. This recording continues the series from the 2004 Dzogchen Retreat.

Collection: 001
Track: 06
Time: 4 min 26 sec
Source: Dzogchen Retreat 2004 (92)

Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma, pt 7

Kilung Jigme Rinpoche, translated by Gerardo Abboud — Sun, 17 Sep 2006

Rinpoche presents the reason for practicing the outer preliminaries. This recording is taken from the Natural Liberation Teachings on the Six Bardos held in Seattle. This portion of those teachings focuses on three of the four thoughts that turn the mind to the Dharma.

Collection: 002
Track: 01
Time: 3 min 22 sec
Source: Bardos Retreat 2005 (93)

Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma, pt 8

Kilung Jigme Rinpoche, translated by Gerardo Abboud — Sun, 17 Sep 2006

Contemplation upon the sufferings of Samsara. This recording is taken from the Natural Liberation Teachings on the Six Bardos held in Seattle. This portion of those teachings focus on three of the four thoughts that turn the mind to the Dharma and begins with the contemplation of suffering. Rinpoche reveals that renunciation is a sign of successful contemplation upon suffering.

Collection: 002
Track: 02
Time: 23 min 37 sec
Source: Bardos Retreat 2005 (93)

Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma, pt 9

Kilung Jigme Rinpoche, translated by Gerardo Abboud — Sun, 24 Sep 2006

Precious Human Birth. This recording is taken from the Natural Liberation Teachings on the Six Bardos held in Seattle. This portion of those teachings focus on three of the four thoughts that turn the mind to the Dharma.

Collection: 002
Track: 03
Time: 24 min 14 sec
Source: Bardos Retreat 2005 (93)

Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma, pt 10

Kilung Jigme Rinpoche, translated by Gerardo Abboud — Sun, 01 Oct 2006

Impermanence and Death. An aspect of this topic is the Six Bardos. In this segment, Rinpoche explains why it is important for Westerners to study the Six Bardos and to not count on others to be available to lead us when the need arises.

Collection: 002
Track: 04
Time: 12 min 39 sec
Source: Bardos Retreat 2005 (93)

Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to the Dharma, pt 11

Kilung Jigme Rinpoche, translated by Gerardo Abboud — Sun, 08 Oct 2006

The main teachings on Impermanence and Death from the Six Bardos Retreat. Translation by Gerardo Abboud.

Collection: 002
Track: 05
Time: 44 min 59 sec
Source: Bardos Retreat 2005 (93)