Howdy, Stranger!

It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!

Sign In Register
Examples: Monday, today, last week, Mar 26, 3/26/04
Welcome home! Please contact lincoln@icrontic.com if you have any difficulty logging in or using the site. New registrations must be manually approved which may take several days. Can't log in? Try clearing your browser's cookies.

What does an Interview with a Rinpoche entails?

SawyerSawyer
edited June 2010 in Buddhism Basics
Yangsi Rinpoche is in Puerto Rico right now and on the schedule it says he'll be doing interviews today and tomorrow. Does anyone know does an interview entail?

Comments

  • SherabDorjeSherabDorje
    edited June 2010
    As far as the agenda is concerned, I would think it could be anything you wanted it to be, within acceptable limits. I myself once had an interview with a very high lama regarding my depression/panic disorder.

    The "protocol" involves offering a white scarf made of silk (which you can no doubt buy and be instructed in the protocol of offering at the time of interview), and only sitting with your head lower than the Rinpoche. You could take some flowers. If you take money or an offering of some sort, this should be placed in an envelope and given to the appropriate person when you arrive. But otherwise, it's any appropriate topic.
  • JeffreyJeffrey Veteran
    edited June 2010
    Hmmm... lucky you! I might ask about meditation or else how to turn away from the 8 worldly winds and practice more whole heartedly:o
  • SawyerSawyer
    edited June 2010
    I met him before when the Maitreya project came to town (the sarias) and he's really kind and nice, but it's still very intimidating for me.
  • SherabDorjeSherabDorje
    edited June 2010
    It's my experience with Tibetans that they are so kind and good-humored, it would be all right to confess your nervousness to him. I'm sure he would help you get comfortable enough to discuss whatever it is you need to.
  • FoibleFullFoibleFull Canada Veteran
    edited June 2010
    I assume this is a personal interview? Very good advice to start by telling him you are nervous. Interviews are usually used as a time for asking questions about our practice, for clarification on things that we may not understand.

    My sister had a friend who had an interview with the Dalai Lama some decades ago (when he was not as sought out as he is today).
    Her question was, "My husband's made at me because I bought a dog. What should I do?" (you see, her husband was allergic to dogs and everyone had been telling her she should give it away)
    His answer was, "Be patient.":lol:

    So I suppose you can ask anything.
  • shanyinshanyin Novice Yogin Sault Ontario Veteran
    edited June 2010
    SherabDorje wrote: »
    As far as the agenda is concerned, I would think it could be anything you wanted it to be, within acceptable limits. I myself once had an interview with a very high lama regarding my depression/panic disorder.
    quote]

    I've met a Rinopche and I have similar symptoms. Wish he knew more english and I could have talked to him about that.
  • SherabDorjeSherabDorje
    edited June 2010
    shanyin wrote: »

    I've met a Rinopche and I have similar symptoms. Wish he knew more english and I could have talked to him about that.

    The best quick answer I can give you is that he told me not to meditate too much.

    Tara Brach has a good site that deals with counseling from a Buddhist perspective. She also has an audiobook that may be helpful. Her printed book is called Radical Acceptance.
Sign In or Register to comment.