DRIGUNG DZOGCHEN COMMUNITY
SELANGOR. MALAYSIA
founded by Ontül Rinpoche in July 2001

Introduction
This is the newly formed community in support of the progressive study and practice of the Dzogchen Teachings and Practices from the Yangzab Terma and Termas revealed by Orgyen Nüden Dorje. It is Venerable Drikung Ontül Rinpoche's aspiration and the Dzogchen Student's intention to set up this community after the Malaysia Dharma Tour in June and July, 2001. The main important factor is to establish a firm foundation of the Dharma of Revealed Treasure in the  Drigung Kagyu for the benefit of the present and future generation of beings that strive towards enlightenment. 

The Drigung Dzoghcne Course has been arranged on a progressive study basis for 10 years. In order to support the continuation until the tenth year, it is important to translate practice sadhanas or texts. Therefore the DDC undertakes the task to translate (partially) the required texts that are planned for the 10 year study program. Compilations the audio recordings and transcription/editing in text format will be preserved in the years to come after having received the precious teachings transmitted by Ontül Rinpoche. The compiled teachings in audio and text format will in future be stored in the Internet Web-site meant for sharing with other communities around the globe. 

Similarly Drikung Dzogchen Community from other countries will do the same to compile the Yangzab-Dzogchen teachings and to share with communities in other countries via the medium of Internet Web-site. Within this community there is only one chairman who is no other than Ontül Rinpoche himself. Rinpoche will transmit suitable Dzogchen teachings and  spiritually guide all fortunate students on the path taken by the past Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. It is also Rinpoche's aspiration to preserve the Buddha-Dharma for many eons (kalpa) in order to empty the realm of samsara.

We've established regular weekly practice sessions, following are the schedule.

The Drigung Dzogchen Community PJ. Selangor, Malaysia

Teaching & practice location :

RATNASHRI DHARMA CENTRE

Contact person : Kenny K.K. Tham & Chew Pheng Chong (Ms)

Address: 129C, SS25/2, Petaling Jaya,
47301 Selangor, Malaysia.

Tel : 60-3-7880 1548 / 60-19-449-9294
Fax : 60-3-2141-5242

Website : http://www.geocities.com/ratnasripj

Email : ddcm@bigfoot.com

Drigung Dzogchen
10 Year Study Program & Schedule

First Year - 7th - 12th July, 2001 (in Ratnashri)
Preliminary (Ngondro) Teachings & Practices
Four ways of Turning the Mind, Refuge, Purification, Merit Accumulation & Lama's Meditation
(incl. empowerment of of Three Roots - Lama, Yidam & Dakini).
(from Yangzab Terma revealed by Tertön Gyalwang Rinchen Phuntsog)
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Online Audio Compilation on the Preliminary Teachings
Teachings from Ratnashri Dharma Centre Malaysia
Teachings from Manjushri Vihara Centre Malaysia
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We've established regular weekly practice sessions at Ratnashri Centre.

1. Friday - Yangzab Preliminary Four Foundation Practice of 28 sets each.
2. Sunday - Yangzab Preliminary Four Foundation Practice of 108 sets each.
3. Tenth Lunar Calendar - Guru Rinpoche Practice & Offering.

Community from Ratnashri Centre Malaysia First Year DDC Course in Year 2001

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Second Year - 1st - 11th May 2002 (in Ratnashri)
Meditation (Deity Hayagriva) Teachings & Practices.
(incl. empowerment of Mandala of 100 Bardo Deities)
(from Yangzab Terma revealed by Tertön Gyalwang Rinchen Phuntsog)

Ontül Rinpoche on Throne during the 3 Days Shithro Empowerment, approximately 200 participants turned up to receive the empowerment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Community from Ratnashri Centre Malaysia Second Year DDC Course in Year 2002 Group photo after the Completion of the Commentary on Three Roots/Hayagriva Sadhana. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Devotees lining up to the Throne to receive the Shithro Empowerment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---- The DDC PJ. Selangor making Mandala Offering requesting Ontül Rinpoche to turn the Dharma Wheel for the benefit of All Sentient Beings.

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Third Year - 2003 (in Ratnashri)
Chöd Teachings & Practices
Cutting Through Ego & Attachment
(incl. empowerment of Chöd Mandala).
(from Terma revealed by Drigung Tertön Lho Jedrung, Orgyen Nüden Dorje)
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DDC Year 2003 Group Retreat (in Tsopema India)
Guru Rinpoche Retreat (1 Week)

(incl. empowerment, teachings & practices)
(from Terma revealed by Drigung Tertön Orgyen Nüden Dorje)

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Fourth Year - 2004 (in Ratnashri)
Introduction to Dzogchen (Great Perfection)
(teachings and practice of the Clear Light Nature of the Mind)
(from Terma revealed by Drigung Tertön Orgyen Nüden Dorje)

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Fifth - Tenth Year - 2005-11 (in Ratnashri)
Details of program to be confirm
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DDC Year 2005&7&9 Group Retreat (in Tsopema India)
Retreat program to be confirm