| A DOSE OF EMPTINESS - TEACHINGS ON THE PRECIOUS GARLAND
Khensur Jampa Tegchok returned to the Abbey to continue teaching Nagarjuna's Precious Garland. We delved deeply into Nagarjuna's explanation of emptiness, and with the help of Venerable Steve - Rinpoche's translator - went through some challenging philisophical topics. The abbey community was energized by the teachings, and all thoroughly enjoyed the lively discussion which often followed.

An amazing teacher like Rinpoche needs a experienced translator. We were fortunate to have Venerable Steve, Rinpoche's translator for over two decades, help us to understand these profound teachings.

Venerable Chodron asked some very probing questions about emptiness.

Rinpoche was always up to explain even the subtlest of points.

Venerable Steve is an animated translator.

And Rinpoche is an animated teacher!

For five days, we all listened very attentively.

We had the great fortune of hosting a number of Sangha during Rinpoche's visit.

Posing for the group photo, how could we do anything but smile? In fact, many more people attended the teachings, but only the above were able to make it on the final morning.
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