BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drikung Namgyal Ling - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Drikung Namgyal Ling X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Drikung Namgyal Ling REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20040101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051007T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051012T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001501Z UID:10000043-1128643200-1129075200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Amitayus Long Life Retreat DESCRIPTION:Being born as a human being is considered extremely precious\, as it is the best platform for spiritual practice. Only humans have the right amount of suffering ó our inspiration toward religion ó and the leisure with which to pursue that path. The human birth\, used correctly\, becomes a tool that benefits both self and all others. Through relying on Buddha Amitayus\, we can be protected from untimely death and increase our life span\, allowing us to make full use of the opportunity now at hand\, i.e.\, our human body. Moreover\, the practice of Amitayus itself becomes a means to make meaningful this human existence. \n Amitayus practice is traditionally done at the beginning of the preliminary practices (Ngˆndro)\, as insurance that the practitioner will live to complete their full commitment. It is also accumulated at the start of any long retreat. This particular Amitayus practice\, called Drupay Gyalmoís Longevity Practice\, is an important practice for the Drikung lineage\, which traces it to a great Indian dakini (Machik Drupay Gyalmo) who taught it to Rechungpa (one of Milarepaís main disciples). This is a wonderful opportunity for practitioners to practice together in a traditional\, intensive and intimate retreat setting with an accomplished master. \n This five-day closed retreat is our first annual fall retreat\, and registration is limited to 15 persons. Led by Drupˆn Thinley Nyingpo Rinpoche\, this retreat will be held in the tranquil high-desert surrounds of Patagonia\, Arizona\, one hour south of Tucson. The retreat will begin on Friday evening with an empowerment ceremony\, and be followed by five full days of meditation and instruction. As this retreat is closed\, pre-registration is required\, and attendees will need to remain on-site throughout the retreat.\n \n\n(Click here to download a teaching flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/amitayus-long-life-retreat-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051015T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051015T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001500Z UID:10000034-1129334400-1129334400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Phowa Practice Instruction DESCRIPTION:ìPhowa Jagtsug-Ma ñ The Standing Blade of Grass ñ is the transmission of consciousness at the time of death. This is considered the most direct and quickest path to achieving enlightenment. It is said that even the heaviest of sinners has a chance for enlightenment through the practice of Phowa.î ñ His Eminence Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche \nThis special one-day teaching will afford practioners with the opportunity to receive focused instruction on Phowa practise. \n1871 N. King Street\n(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/phowa-practice-instruction-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051104T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051106T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001500Z UID:10000100-1131062400-1131235200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Essence of Mahayana: An Introduction to Sutrayana and Tantrayana DESCRIPTION:Thekchen Tenpai Nyingpo is a compendium of both Sutrayana and Tantrayana teachings. ìThekchen Tenpai Nyingpo: The Essence of Mahayanaî was written by Ngorje Repa\, a senior disciple of Lord Jigten Sumgon. The book is a summary of the essence teachings of all traditions ó a sort of road map to enlightenment written in a way that is easily understood. An important text of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage\, its primary focus is on the Five Fold Mahamudra: Preliminary Practices\, Yidam\, Four Kaya Guru Yoga\, Mahamudra\, and Dedication. \n\n(Click here to download a teaching flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/essence-of-mahayana-an-introduction-to-sutrayana-and-tantrayana-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051204T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001500Z UID:10000066-1133654400-1133654400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation DESCRIPTION:Gampopaís Jewel Ornament of Liberation is considered the masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For over eight hundred years\, the text has provided a complete foundation for the study and practice of Buddhism. \nThe Jewel Ornament of Liberation examines oneís first entry onto the path\, continuing through to the achievement of Buddhahood. Along the way\, this masterpiece explores topics such as finding a spiritual master\, impermanence\, karma\, cultivation of bodhicitta\, the development of the six perfections\, and other significant aspects of Buddhahood and its path. \n\nìAnyone who knows the Jewel Ornament well can say that they really understand Buddhism.î \n \n— The Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche \n\n\nHistoric Y Building\n738 N. 5th Ave\nTucson\, Arizona 85705\n(Click here for a map)\n \n(Download a teaching flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/gampopas-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-7/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051211T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051211T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001500Z UID:10000067-1134259200-1134259200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation DESCRIPTION:Gampopaís Jewel Ornament of Liberation is considered the masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For over eight hundred years\, the text has provided a complete foundation for the study and practice of Buddhism. \nThe Jewel Ornament of Liberation examines oneís first entry onto the path\, continuing through to the achievement of Buddhahood. Along the way\, this masterpiece explores topics such as finding a spiritual master\, impermanence\, karma\, cultivation of bodhicitta\, the development of the six perfections\, and other significant aspects of Buddhahood and its path. \n\nìAnyone who knows the Jewel Ornament well can say that they really understand Buddhism.î \n \n— The Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche \n\n\nHistoric Y Building\n738 N. 5th Ave\nTucson\, Arizona 85705\n(Click here for a map)\n \n(Download a teaching flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/gampopas-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-8/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051218T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051218T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001500Z UID:10000099-1134864000-1134864000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation DESCRIPTION:Gampopaís Jewel Ornament of Liberation is considered the masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For over eight hundred years\, the text has provided a complete foundation for the study and practice of Buddhism. \nThe Jewel Ornament of Liberation examines oneís first entry onto the path\, continuing through to the achievement of Buddhahood. Along the way\, this masterpiece explores topics such as finding a spiritual master\, impermanence\, karma\, cultivation of bodhicitta\, the development of the six perfections\, and other significant aspects of Buddhahood and its path. \n\nìAnyone who knows the Jewel Ornament well can say that they really understand Buddhism.î \n \n— The Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche \n\n\nHistoric Y Building\n738 N. 5th Ave\nTucson\, Arizona 85705\n(Click here for a map)\n \n(Download a teaching flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/gampopas-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-9/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060108T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060108T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001500Z UID:10000068-1136678400-1136678400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation DESCRIPTION:Gampopaís Jewel Ornament of Liberation is considered the masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For over eight hundred years\, the text has provided a complete foundation for the study and practice of Buddhism. \nThe Jewel Ornament of Liberation examines oneís first entry onto the path\, continuing through to the achievement of Buddhahood. Along the way\, this masterpiece explores topics such as finding a spiritual master\, impermanence\, karma\, cultivation of bodhicitta\, the development of the six perfections\, and other significant aspects of Buddhahood and its path. \n\nìAnyone who knows the Jewel Ornament well can say that they really understand Buddhism.î \n \n— The Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche \n\n\nHistoric Y Building\n738 N. 5th Ave\nTucson\, Arizona 85705\n(Click here for a map)\n \n(Download a teaching flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/gampopas-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-10/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060115T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060115T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001500Z UID:10000032-1137283200-1137283200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation DESCRIPTION:Gampopaís Jewel Ornament of Liberation is considered the masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For over eight hundred years\, the text has provided a complete foundation for the study and practice of Buddhism. \nThe Jewel Ornament of Liberation examines oneís first entry onto the path\, continuing through to the achievement of Buddhahood. Along the way\, this masterpiece explores topics such as finding a spiritual master\, impermanence\, karma\, cultivation of bodhicitta\, the development of the six perfections\, and other significant aspects of Buddhahood and its path. \n ìAnyone who knows the Jewel Ornament well can say that they really understand Buddhism.î \n \n— The Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche \n\n Historic Y Building 738 N. 5th Ave Tucson\, Arizona 85705 (Click here for a map) \n(Download a teaching flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/gampopas-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-11/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060122T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060122T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001500Z UID:10000033-1137888000-1137888000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation DESCRIPTION:Gampopaís Jewel Ornament of Liberation is considered the masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For over eight hundred years\, the text has provided a complete foundation for the study and practice of Buddhism. \nThe Jewel Ornament of Liberation examines oneís first entry onto the path\, continuing through to the achievement of Buddhahood. Along the way\, this masterpiece explores topics such as finding a spiritual master\, impermanence\, karma\, cultivation of bodhicitta\, the development of the six perfections\, and other significant aspects of Buddhahood and its path. \n\nìAnyone who knows the Jewel Ornament well can say that they really understand Buddhism.î \n \n— The Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche \n\n\nHistoric Y Building\n738 N. 5th Ave\nTucson\, Arizona 85705\n(Click here for a map)\n \n(Download a teaching flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/gampopas-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-12/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060205T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001502Z UID:10000002-1139011200-1139097600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Refuge and Prostration Practice Instruction DESCRIPTION:Refuge is considered the foundation of the path to liberation\, the basis of all vows\, the source of all enlightened qualities and the point of differentiation between buddhists and non-buddhists. Together with generating Bodhichitta\, it forms the foundation for accomplishing the level of complete enlightenment and the source of all that is positive in existence and peace. \n Prostration (in the Tibetan spiritual sense) signifies respect and compassion for all sentient beings. It helps purify one’s negative past and present karma and creates positive merit. When one practices prostrations\, they lose nothing but their ego attachment. The bigger the ego – the more suffering. The lesser the ego – the less suffering one has. \nThe Venerable Traga Rinpoche from Garchen Buddhist Institute in Chino Valley Arizona\, will be providing instruction on refuge and prostration practice in this two-day teaching. \n\n St. Markís Presbyterian Church 3809 East 3rd Street Tucson\, Arizona 85716 (Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/refuge-and-prostration-practice-instruction-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060301T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001506Z UID:10000141-1141171200-1141171200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Why We Dream\, A Tibetan Medical Perspective DESCRIPTION:Tibetan Medicine & the Dharma Teaching SeriesWhy We Dream\, A Tibetan Medical PerspectiveWith Dr. Konchok Bhauchung\nAdditional details on this teaching are forthcoming. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/why-we-dream-a-tibetan-medical-perspective-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060301T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001506Z UID:10000142-1141171200-1141171200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Winds Channels\, and Drops: Subtle Functioning of the Body from Tibetan Medical and Religious Viewpoints DESCRIPTION:Tibetan Medicine & the Dharma Teaching SeriesWinds\, Channels\, and Drops: Subtle Functioning of the Body from Tibetan Medical and Religious ViewpointsWith Dr. Konchok Bhauchung\nAdditional details on this teaching are forthcoming. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/winds-channels-and-drops-subtle-functioning-of-the-body-from-tibetan-medical-and-religious-viewpoints-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060301T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001506Z UID:10000140-1141171200-1141171200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:The Dying Process - A Tibetan Medical Perspective DESCRIPTION:Tibetan Medicine & the Dharma Teaching SeriesThe Dying Process – A Tibetan Medical PerspectiveWith Dr. Konchok Bhauchung\nAdditional details on this teaching are forthcoming. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-dying-process-a-tibetan-medical-perspective-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060301T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001505Z UID:10000139-1141171200-1141171200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Tibetan Medicine and It's Relationship to Buddhism DESCRIPTION:Tibetan Medicine & the Dharma Teaching SeriesIntroduction to Tibetan Medicine & It’s Relationship to BuddhismWith Dr. Konchok Bhauchung\nAdditional details on this teaching are forthcoming. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/introduction-to-tibetan-medicine-and-its-relationship-to-buddhism-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060301T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001504Z UID:10000027-1141171200-1141171200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Tibetan Medicine & The Dharma Teaching Series DESCRIPTION:A Series of Teachings on Tibetan Medicine & Its Relationship to Buddhism Dr. Konchok Bhauchung is a researcher at the Drikung Kagyu Institute under the direction of His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche. His USA tour has been postponed till the Spring of 2007\, and will include a variety of topics including: \nIntro to Tibetan Medicine & It’s Relationship to Buddhism\n \nThe Dying Process – A Tibetan Medical Perspective \n \nWhy We Dream: A Tibetan Medical Perspective\n \nWinds Channels\, and Drops\n \nMedicinal Art: A Course in Tibetan Medical Drawings\nPlease click on the above topics for more details on each event in Tucson\, Arizona. You may also check our calendar or find events under Teachings at the top of each Web page.Dr. Bhauchung will be teaching in other cities including Tampa Bay\, Gainesville\, and Tallahassee\, Florida. Details on\, and links to\, these teachings will be provided as schedules become available. Please join our mailing list or stay tuned to this Web site for updated date and venue information. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/tibetan-medicine-the-dharma-teaching-series-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060409T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001503Z UID:10000016-1144454400-1144540800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Seven-Point Mind Training DESCRIPTION:This text (known as lo jong in Tibetan) discusses mind training\, and arrived in Tibet in the eleventh century. One of hundreds of instructions brought to Tibet by Atisha\, this particular text was compiled by his student who condensed it into the present form of seven points. The seven chapters consist of preliminaries\, the main practice\, how to carry the practice on to the path\, the practice of mind training in daily life\, the evaluation of mind training\, commitment of mind training\, and the guidelines of mind training. \n\nHistoric Y Building\n738 N. 5th Ave\nTucson\, Arizona 85705\n(Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/seven-point-mind-training-4/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060416T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001503Z UID:10000012-1145145600-1145145600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Empowerment DESCRIPTION:This Medicine Buddha Empowerment will be followed in the afternoon by a Medicine Buddha Practice Instruction teaching\, also given by Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche.\nMedicine Buddha (Sangye Menla in Tibetan) is a practice commonly performed by Tibetan doctors\, intended to heal those suffering ignorance and the resulting afflictive emotions\, and awakening their (and our) Buddha nature.\n\nThe “medicine” is the holy Dharma and all sentient beings are patients. As with other practices\, the ultimate purpose is enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. The Medicine Buddha practice\, related to this empowerment\, also has the benefit of developing good physical health for oneself and others. \n\nHistoric Y Building\n738 N. 5th Ave\nTucson\, Arizona 85705\n(Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/medicine-buddha-empowerment-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060416T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001503Z UID:10000014-1145145600-1145145600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Practice Instruction DESCRIPTION:This Medicine Buddha Practice Instruction teaching will be preceded by a Medicine Buddha Empowerment\, also given by Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche. Attendance of the empowerment is not required for the Practice Instruction teaching.Medicine Buddha (Sangye Menla in Tibetan) is a practice commonly performed by Tibetan doctors\, intended to heal those suffering ignorance and the resulting afflictive emotions\, and awakening their (and our) Buddha nature.\n\nThe “medicine” is the holy Dharma and all sentient beings are patients. As with other practices\, the ultimate purpose is enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings. The Medicine Buddha practice also has the benefit of developing good physical health for oneself and others. \n\nHistoric Y Building\n738 N. 5th Ave\nTucson\, Arizona 85705\n(Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/medicine-buddha-practice-instruction-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060421T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060423T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001504Z UID:10000010-1145577600-1145750400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Mahamudra Practice Retreat DESCRIPTION:Attendance is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Pati Stein at 465-1882 no later than April 15 to register.There has beena change of venue for this teaching. Please see the new venue details below.\n\nThis retreat is based on the text “Introduction to Mahamudra the Co-emergent Unification” by Lord Jigten Sumgon. The text is considered the amalgalmation of the entire gamut of essential instructions of Buddha’s teachings of sutra and tantra.\nMahamudra is a Sanskrit word that refers to both the nature of all phenomena\, and the Buddhist system of meditation to help practitioners realize this nature. By realizing the nature of reality we are able to dispel our own confusion\, thus being in a position to be of most help to others.\nThis three-day retreat will focus on the Mahamudra Practice and is limited to existing students of Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche. Participants are required to attend all three days of this retreat.\nRetreat Fee: $100 (Vegetarian lunch included) \n\n 1871 N. King Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85749\n(Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/mahamudra-practice-retreat-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060520T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060521T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001504Z UID:10000025-1148083200-1148169600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:White Tara Empowerment & Practice Instruction DESCRIPTION:Practiced by all four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism\, White Tara has been the main deity practice of many well-known Buddhist scholars and siddhas in both India and Tibet\, foremost among whom were Nagarjuna and Atisha.White Taraís special function is to promote long life\, both for the practitioner and for others. Ultimately\, she is the very nature of the dharmakaya\, and her practice is a means for attaining liberation.\nThis teaching will include an empowerment ceremony on Saturday morning\, followed by practice instruction in the afternoon. A full day of practice will occur on Sunday\, dedicated to His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche on the anniversary of his 70th birthday\, as requested by His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche. \n\nHistoric Y Building\n738 N. 5th Ave\nTucson\, Arizona 85705\n(Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/white-tara-empowerment-practice-instruction-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060708T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060709T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001504Z UID:10000118-1152316800-1152403200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Chandrakirti's Introduction to the Middle Way DESCRIPTION:Chandrakirti’s Madhyamakavatara (Introduction to the Middle Way) is an extremely influential text of Mahayana Buddhism. It is an introduction to the Madhyamika (middleway) teachings of Nargarjuna\, which are themselves a systematization of the Perfection of Wisdom literature\, the sutras on the crucial but elusive concept of emptiness. Chandrakirti is one of several Indian scholars whose treatises were brought to Tibet and whose realized teachings about the nature of the mind are the foundation of Tibetan Buddhist thought. Hidden in his verses are the guideposts to enlightenment. The Madhyamakavatara\, Chandrakirti’s Entering the Middle Way\, is one of the key philosophical expositions of emptiness\, and its study has been an essential part of Buddhist training in Tibet for many centuries. Though not very long\, the text contains complex and subtle arguments in a condensed form. Study of this text leads to an understanding of great compassion and how it serves as a cause for generating the mind of enlightenment(bodhichitta). This text also sets out the various levels through which one proceeds to the attainment of the completion of all ten perfections and enlightenment. \n Tucson Odd Fellows Hall 1150 N. Palo Verde Ave Tucson\, Arizona 85716 (Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/chandrakirtis-introduction-to-the-middle-way-4/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060804T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060805T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001515Z UID:10000098-1154649600-1154736000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Chandrakirti's Introduction to The Middle Way DESCRIPTION:Chandrakirti’s Madhyamakavatara (Introduction to the Middle Way) is an extremely influential text of Mahayana Buddhism. It is an introduction to the Madhyamika (middleway) teachings of Nargarjuna\, which are themselves a systematization of the Perfection of Wisdom literature\, the sutras on the crucial but elusive concept of emptiness. Chandrakirti is one of several Indian scholars whose treatises were brought to Tibet and whose realized teachings about the nature of the mind are the foundation of Tibetan Buddhist thought. Hidden in his verses are the guideposts to enlightenment. The Madhyamakavatara\, Chandrakirti’s Entering the Middle Way\, is one of the key philosophical expositions of emptiness\, and its study has been an essential part of Buddhist training in Tibet for many centuries. Though not very long\, the text contains complex and subtle arguments in a condensed form. Study of this text leads to an understanding of great compassion and how it serves as a cause for generating the mind of enlightenment(bodhichitta). This text also sets out the various levels through which one proceeds to the attainment of the completion of all ten perfections and enlightenment. \n 1871 N. King StreetTucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/chandrakirtis-introduction-to-the-middle-way-5/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061105T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061105T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001505Z UID:10000124-1162684800-1162684800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Jewel Ornament of Liberation - 2006 Winter Program DESCRIPTION:Gampopaís Jewel Ornament of Liberation is considered the masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For over eight hundred years\, the text has provided a complete foundation for the study and practice of Buddhism. \nThe Jewel Ornament of Liberation examines oneís first entry onto the path\, continuing through to the achievement of Buddhahood. Along the way\, this masterpiece explores topics such as finding a spiritual master\, impermanence\, karma\, cultivation of bodhicitta\, the development of the six perfections\, and other significant aspects of Buddhahood and its path. \n ìAnyone who knows the Jewel Ornament well can say that they really understand Buddhism.î \n \n— The Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche \n\n Historic Y Building 738 N. 5th Ave Tucson\, Arizona 85705 (Click here for a map) \n(Download a teaching flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/jewel-ornament-of-liberation-2006-winter-program-4/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061110T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061112T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001505Z UID:10000122-1163116800-1163289600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Essence of Mahayana - 2006 Winter Program DESCRIPTION:Thekchen Tenpai Nyingpo is a compendium of both Sutrayana and Tantrayana teachings. ìThekchen Tenpai Nyingpo: The Essence of Mahayanaî was written by Ngorje Repa\, a senior disciple of Lord Jigten Sumgon. The book is a summary of the essence teachings of all traditions ó a sort of road map to enlightenment written in a way that is easily understood. An important text of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage\, its primary focus is on the Five Fold Mahamudra: Preliminary Practices\, Yidam\, Four Kaya Guru Yoga\, Mahamudra\, and Dedication. \n St. Markís Presbyterian Church 3809 East Third Street Tucson\, Arizona 85716 (Click here for a map) \n\n (Click here to download a teaching flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/essence-of-mahayana-2006-winter-program-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061119T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061119T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001509Z UID:10000157-1163894400-1163894400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Jewel Ornament of Liberation - 2006 Winter Program DESCRIPTION:Gampopaís Jewel Ornament of Liberation is considered the masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For over eight hundred years\, the text has provided a complete foundation for the study and practice of Buddhism. \nThe Jewel Ornament of Liberation examines oneís first entry onto the path\, continuing through to the achievement of Buddhahood. Along the way\, this masterpiece explores topics such as finding a spiritual master\, impermanence\, karma\, cultivation of bodhicitta\, the development of the six perfections\, and other significant aspects of Buddhahood and its path. \n ìAnyone who knows the Jewel Ornament well can say that they really understand Buddhism.î \n \n— The Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche \n\n Historic Y Building 738 N. 5th Ave Tucson\, Arizona 85705 (Click here for a map) \n(Download a teaching flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/jewel-ornament-of-liberation-2006-winter-program-6/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061203T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001509Z UID:10000155-1165104000-1165104000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Jewel Ornament of Liberation - 2006 Winter Program DESCRIPTION:Gampopaís Jewel Ornament of Liberation is considered the masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For over eight hundred years\, the text has provided a complete foundation for the study and practice of Buddhism. \nThe Jewel Ornament of Liberation examines oneís first entry onto the path\, continuing through to the achievement of Buddhahood. Along the way\, this masterpiece explores topics such as finding a spiritual master\, impermanence\, karma\, cultivation of bodhicitta\, the development of the six perfections\, and other significant aspects of Buddhahood and its path. \n ìAnyone who knows the Jewel Ornament well can say that they really understand Buddhism.î \n \n— The Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche \n\n Historic Y Building 738 N. 5th Ave Tucson\, Arizona 85705 (Click here for a map) \n(Download a teaching flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/jewel-ornament-of-liberation-2006-winter-program-5/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061218T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061220T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001506Z UID:10000154-1166400000-1166572800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Mahamudra: The Co-Emergent Unification DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Mahamudra the Co-emergent Unification by Lord Jigten Sumgon is considered the amalgalmation of the entire gamut of essential instructions of Buddha’s teachings of sutra and tantra. Lord Sumgon founded the Drigung Kagyu order of Tibetan Buddhism in the twelfth century and taught the Dharma of the three vehicles extensively for forty years. Lord Sumgon had more than a hundred thousand disciples at a time\, and as the famous saying goes\, “the mountains are filled with Drigung practitioners and the plains are filled with Drigung patrons.” His teachings\, coming from his own experience\, are well known for their clarity and precision. This is the second year in a row that we will be the fortunate recipients of H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s wisdom and instruction. \n St. Markís Presbyterian Church 3809 East Third Street Tucson\, Arizona 85716 (Click here for a map) \n\n (Click here to download a teaching flyer.) \n(Click here to download a Lunch with the Lama reservation form.) \n(Click here to pre-register.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/introduction-to-mahamudra-the-co-emergent-unification-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070217T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070218T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001509Z UID:10000162-1171670400-1171756800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Seven Point Mind Training DESCRIPTION:This teaching spans two consecutive weekends: February 17/18\, and 24/25. This text (known as lo jong in Tibetan) discusses mind training\, and arrived in Tibet in the eleventh century. One of hundreds of instructions brought to Tibet by Atisha\, this particular text was compiled by his student who condensed it into the present form of seven points. The seven chapters consist of preliminaries\, the main practice\, how to carry the practice on to the path\, the practice of mind training in daily life\, the evaluation of mind training\, commitment of mind training\, and the guidelines of mind training. \n\n1871 N. King Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85749\n(Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/seven-point-mind-training-5/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070225T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001509Z UID:10000164-1172275200-1172361600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Seven Point Mind Training DESCRIPTION:This teaching spans two consecutive weekends: February 17/18\, and 24/25. This text (known as lo jong in Tibetan) discusses mind training\, and arrived in Tibet in the eleventh century. One of hundreds of instructions brought to Tibet by Atisha\, this particular text was compiled by his student who condensed it into the present form of seven points. The seven chapters consist of preliminaries\, the main practice\, how to carry the practice on to the path\, the practice of mind training in daily life\, the evaluation of mind training\, commitment of mind training\, and the guidelines of mind training. \n\n1871 N. King Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85749\n(Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/seven-point-mind-training-6/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070331T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070401T000000 DTSTAMP:20260428T225324 CREATED:20140813T001510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001510Z UID:10000183-1175299200-1175385600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Loving Kindness\, Compassion\, and Bodhicitta DESCRIPTION:ìWe begin the spiritual path by cultivating a strong mind wishing to achieve enlightenment for the sake of others; that mind is bodhicitta. Without it – all meditation practices are futile; with it- the eventual attainment of enlightenment is certain. The only way to develop loving-kindness\, compassion\, and bodhicitta is through deep concern for sentient beings; if they did not exist\, love would remain a mystery. Thus\, it is clear that oneís own enlightenment depends on other sentient beings; without them to cherish\, one can make no progress on the path.î\n – Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche\nAfter an absence of almost five years\, Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche will be returning to his students in Tucson. It is very rare to meet a Lama with such extensive training in Buddhist philosophy and such profound meditation experience. In addition\, Rinpoche’s complete fluency in English makes him exceptionally capable of communicating the profound meaning of the teachings.\n(Click here to download a teaching flyer) \n\nEmbassy Suites Hotel\n5335 E. Broadway Blvd.\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/loving-kindness-compassion-and-bodhicitta-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR