An edited transcript of a teaching given in Hong Kong in June 2010.In English and Chinese.

"The eight aspects of the profound knowledge that Avalokiteshvara presented to Shariputra are the essential teaching of the Heart Sutra."
(H.E. Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche)

Heart Sutra: A Teaching, Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche, Benchen Kathmandu, Paperback,
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The present 10th Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche was recognized by H.H. 16th Karmapa, who saw through His undiluted wisdom eye the birthplace, the name of the parents, the year and sign of birth and thus gave clear indications. Nyenpa Rinpoche was born in a family of practitioners; Sangye Lekpa and the mother Karma Tshewang Choden, who resided at Guru Rinpoche's temple, the Tiger Nest Pharo Tagtsang in Bhutan. He was invited to Rumtek Monastery where he was enthroned by H.H. Karmapa and given the name of Karma Palden Rangjung Thrinle Kunkyab Tenpe Gyaltsen Pal Sangpo. At the age of 5 he started his studies, writing and reading as well as the outer and inner sciences relying on H.H. Karmapa, H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and other great masters. In particular he received from H.H. the novice and Bodhisattva vows, many empowerments of the highest Yoga Tantra, instructions on Chagchen Da Ser (Moonbeams of Mahamudra), Marig Munsel (Eliminating the Darkness of Ignorance), Choku Tzubtsug (Pointing the finger at the Dharmakaya)etc. and thus was introduced to the ultimate realization.

He completed 10 years of studies at the Nalanda Institute in Rumtek and obtained the title of an Acharya. Thereafter he was teaching for 3 years at the institute. Nyenpa Rinpoche is one of the most learned Rinpoches in both philosophy and tantric rituals. Presently he lives in his monastery Benchen Phuntsok Dargyeling Kathmandu, Nepal giving teachings to the monks and other disciples, in retreat and traveling to India for special teachings and activities .

A brief biograhy of H.E. Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche	1
Introduction	3
The three aspects of Buddhists practice
The Four Noble Truths	5
Boddichitta	11
The correct view, The Heart Sutra	15
The Heart Sutra
Shariputra's question to Avalokiteshvara	19
Avalokiteshvara's answer	21
The Eight Aspects of the Profound Knowledge	28
Nirvana	32
The Mantra	35
Rejoicing	39
Appendix: The Heart Sutra text, English translation	41