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The Life of Bodong Panchen: a talk by Adrian O’Sullivan

  • Sakya Buddhist Center, Los Angeles 220 Pier Avenue Santa Monica, CA, 90405 United States (map)

Join us for an inspiring talk on Bodong Panchen (1376–1451), the revered Tibetan visionary and polymath. We’ll explore his amazing life story, his mastery of Sanskrit, medicine, poetry, philosophy and debate, and his skill in the vast meditative teachings of the Vajrayana.

Discover how his extensive writings, innovative debates, and virtuous life left an enduring legacy in Tibetan Buddhism, inspiring spiritual practice and universal enlightenment to this day. In particular we will learn about his profound connection with the beautiful wisdom goddess Saraswati, and how to connect with these teachings in our own lives.

This talk by Adrian O’Sullivan is particularly relevant to anyone planning to receive the vajrayana initiation of Saraswati from the lineage of Bodong Panchen from Lama Jampa on Saturday October 25.

The event will be lively, friendly, and accessible, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss how is life is relevant to buddhist practitioners in modern times.

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