Düdra -
Introducing the Philosophic Logic
of Yungdrung Bön

with Geshe Tenzin Gelek Rinpoche
via ZOOM

4 Sessions: 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24
6p-8p ET

Suggested: $160

Logic and intelligence is used as a support for our direct practice and realization. Those who have ‘riglam’ (wisdom, the path of understanding rigpa/awakening), develop confidence in their own conclusions. The Bön and the Buddhist traditions teach the importance of not accepting anything upon blind faith. Our own logic must be sharpened to develop confidence in our own logic and understanding. This sharpened intelligence is then a support for our own direct realizations as well as a support for then sharing to others.

In the study of Düdra, a basic logical framework, shared terminology set, and general psychology is laid out. Then, the logic is challenged and developed through debate and discussion.

The debate style is passionate and seemingly ferocious at times. However, it is absolutely free of aggression and is rooted in the loving intention of supporting one another’s confidence in their wisdom.

Monks debating at Nangzhig Monastery. Photo credit: Unknown

Teaching Explanation:

Description from Geshe Gelek:

For any practice you learn in Yungdrung Bӧn, it is necessary to understand through logic. If you do not understand the topic through logic, then it is difficult to understand the real meaning of the teaching. Therefore, logic is the best way to understand the teachings of the Sutra, Tantra, and Dzogchen.

This teaching will cover some of the subjects of logic and all students of Bӧn are welcome.

1. Three Possibilities

2. Four Possibilities

3. Mutually Exclusive

4. Mutually Inclusive

5. General and Specific

6. Sameness and Different

   This class is welcome to everyone. 

Geshe Lungtok Tenzin Gelek practices and teaches Bon Religious Tradition. Geshe la has spent most of his life at Menri Monastery, since 7 years of age, learning the Bon tradition. HH 33rd Menri Trizin Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche taught Geshe la how to chant according to the Menri tradition. Geshe la was appointed to the high position of Chant Master or Tsok Chen Um Zed, to lead all the Menri monks proper tone and pronunciation. He held the position for 3 years. HH 33rd Menri Trizin Rinpoche also taught him Cham – the secret dance, and held the position of Dance Master for 6 years. HE Yongdzin Lopon Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche taught Geshe la the Bon Scriptures of Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen. Geshe la would memorize all root text of these scriptures. He also learned poetry, astrology, astronomy, Tibetan medicine, and methods for constructing mandalas and stupas. Geshe la taught Bon Mool Shastra (Bon root texts of Zhang-zhung) to students at Central University of Tibetan Studies, Varanasi, India for 14 years. Geshe la is dedicated to teaching and supporting the scriptures to all who are interested.