BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drikung Namgyal Ling - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20050101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060708T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060709T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 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:20260429T013736 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:20260429T013736 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:20260429T013736 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:20260429T013736 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:20260429T013736 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:20260429T013736 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:20260429T013736 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:20260429T013736 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:20260429T013736 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070602T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070603T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001514Z UID:10000089-1180742400-1180828800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Maintaining Mindfulness in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:We may experience many things when practicing meditation. An openness\, a feeling of connection\, thankfulness\, peace\, bliss\, clarity\, and compassion are just a few of the benefits of meditation. However\, very often\, the sense of peace we feel is lost after we rise from meditating to resume our busy western lives.To fully realize the benefits of our meditation\, it’s important that we learn and practice mindfulness when we leave our cushion. During this weekend teaching\, the venerable Traga Rinpoche from Garchen Buddhist Institute will guide us with his common sense wisdom and sage advice in strengthening and maintaining a sense of clarity\, compassion and peacefulness in our daily lives.(Click here to download a teaching flyer.)(Click here to register.) \n\n1871 N. King Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85749\n(Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/maintaining-mindfulness-in-daily-life-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070728T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070729T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001515Z UID:10000224-1185580800-1185667200@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-6/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070908T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070909T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001517Z UID:10000244-1189209600-1189296000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Bardo Teaching DESCRIPTION:The Tibetan word bardo means ìintermediate stateî or a transitional experience between one state of being and another. The study and practice of the bardo in general enables beings to enter the path of liberation\, and in particular is useful to those who fear suffering at the time of death. If one can practice the bardo\, one will experience the Dharma-as-Such without obscuration\, and the clear Mind-as-Such. Then\, one can approach the moment of death with joy and confidence.– His Holiness\, Chetsang Rinpoche. \nTraditionally\, there are six bardo states known as the bardo of this life; the bardo of meditation; the bardo of dreaming; the bardo of dying; the bardo of dharmata (after death) and the bardo of becoming (rebirth).\nWhen seen clearly\, oneís experience of the bardos present remarkable opportunities from life-through-rebirth\, to practice transforming our negative karmic propensities into virtuous ones and thereby relieve suffering. \n \n 1871 N. King StreetTucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/bardo-teaching-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20071103T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20071104T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001518Z UID:10000246-1194048000-1194134400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Calm Abiding Meditation Teaching DESCRIPTION:ìCalm Abidingî is the foundation of all meditation practices. In Tibetan\, Calm Abiding is referred to as ìShineî (sheh-ney)\, and in Sanskrit as ìShamathaî (shah-muh-tah). By learning this simple meditation practice\, one establishes the basis for all other more advanced practices. Calm Abiding is ìthe oil in the lamp that steadies the primordial flame of awareness ó the very nature of the mind.î \n 1871 N. King StreetTucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/calm-abiding-meditation-teaching-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20071130T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20071202T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001518Z UID:10000248-1196380800-1196553600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:The 100\,000 Songs of Milarepa DESCRIPTION:For Tibetans\, The 100\,000 Songs of Milarepa is comparable in status to the Hindu Mahabharata and the Christian Bible. Its author\, Milarepa\, is the most well-known Dharma Practitioner of all time\, and he is revered throughout Tibet and India for his unsurpassed spiritual attainment in just one lifetime.Milarepa lived during the eleventh century as a cotton (repa)-clad yogin. He avoided the scholarly institutions of his time and wandered from village to village\, teaching and demonstrating the path to Buddhahood through his spontaneously composed songs (dohas). Everywhere he went\, crowds of people gathered to hear his sweet-sounding voice ìsinging the Dharma.î \nHis songs are filled with powerful\, crystal clear advice for practitioners as well as stories of the miraculous\, and they present immeasurable insight into the living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and its profoundly transformative practice. \nHis Eminence Garchen Rinpocheís teachings on Milarepaís Songs are unsurpassed\, and we are grateful beyond measure for his gift of these teachings.\nLunch with His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche\nIn conjunction with His Eminence Garchen Rinpocheís teachings on Milarepa on November 30\, December 1\, and December 2\, catered lunches will be held at the Benedictine Monastery for those in attendance at the teachings.\nThe cost for each luncheon is $15 per person. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options will be available. They will be held in the same room as the teachings\, in the back of the teaching hall. Reservations for the lunch(es) will be on a first come\, first serve basis\, with preference given to those attending the teachings. If you are not attending the teachings\, but would still like to attend the lunches\, please call Zehra to confirm space availability.\nPlease reserve your seat\, make your check out to Drikung Namgyal Ling\, and mail it with the form (link) below to Zehra Conner no later than November 15\, 2007. We are striving for an exact reservation count for the caterers prior to the dates of the lunches. If you mail your check late\, please call Zehra at 299-1083 and let her know it is on the way.\nDownload a lunch registration form for mailing by clicking here. \n \n Benedictine Convent\n800 N.Country Club\nTucson AZ 85716 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-100000-songs-of-milarepa-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080322T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080323T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001519Z UID:10000123-1206144000-1206230400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:The Life and Teachings of Lord Jigten Sumgon DESCRIPTION:Who was The Great Drikungpa\, Ratnashri\, Lord Jigten Sumgon? His coming was predicted in many sutras\, tantras\, and termas. There were many miraculous signs of his birth.His successorship as the head of the Drikung Kagyu lineage was predicted by his teacher\, Phagmodrupa\, who was a heart disciple of Gampopa. Hundreds of thousands of students gathered to hear his teachings. He authored many classic texts\, including the Gong Chik and The Heart Essence of the Mahayana Teachings (Thegchen Tanpa’i Nyingpo)\, as well as many vajra songs.\nWe are blessed to have Traga Rinpoche here so soon after his 5-month retreat to instruct us on Lord Jigten Sumgon’s Life and Teachings. Please join us for what we are certain will be a most delightful weekend with the Venerable Traga Rinpoche. \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-life-and-teachings-of-lord-jigten-sumgon-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080510T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080511T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001513Z UID:10000210-1210377600-1210464000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Vajrasattva Empowerment and Practice Instruction DESCRIPTION:Vajrasattva is the deity that embodies the purification powers of all the Buddhas. His Practice is for mental and physical purification. It is the most powerful purification practice in daily life. If one practices sincerely with the correct motivation\, all the negativities we have accumulated in this life and previous ones can be removed.\nPlease join us for a most delightful weekend with the Venerable Drupon Rinpoche. \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/vajrasattva-empowerment-and-practice-instruction-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080614T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080615T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001514Z UID:10000212-1213401600-1213488000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Contemplation on How the Fruits of Practice are Obtained DESCRIPTION:Based on negative emotions\, we engage in actions (karma) of body\, speech\, and mind that give rise to suffering in our lives\, just as planting a seed gives rise to fruit in the future. In Buddhism\, suffering is not seen as “punishment” for bad deeds\, but simply a natural process of cause and effect. Deeds based on attachment\, aggression and ignorance naturally give rise to suffering\, while deeds based on a mind of non-attachment\, non-aggression\, and wisdom naturally bring happiness into our lives.This process continues from one life to the next\, through the process of Rebirth. Though the body ceases to exist at death\, the mind continues into a future existence\, and carries the seeds (which ultimately bear the fruits of practice) of karma into the next life.\nThis special weekend teaching by the Venerable Nyima Gyaltsen Rinpoche will discuss how the fruits of Buddhist practice are obtained. \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/contemplation-on-how-the-fruits-of-practice-are-obtained-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080802T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080803T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001521Z UID:10000281-1217635200-1217721600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Mandala Practice: A Hands-on Approach to Ultimate Generosity DESCRIPTION:Mandala Practice is part of the Preliminary Practices (Refuge\, Vajrasattva\, Mandala\, Guru Yoga) and focuses on generosity. Mandala practice is a means of developing generosity by cutting through attachment and desire.In the Mandala Practice\, we visualize offering the entire universe to all the Buddhas and Bodhisatvas\, the Dharma and the Sangha. \nAll of the wealth of the universe is symbolized by the rice held in our hands. We visualize the rice as every jewel and precious stone\, and offer it (generosity) to all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas\, the Dharma and the Sangha. \nDrupon Rinpoche will lead a 1 and 1/2 day teaching on the meaning and application of the Mandala\, including instruction on its creation. \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/mandala-practice-a-hands-on-approach-to-ultimate-generosity-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080803T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080803T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001522Z UID:10000298-1217721600-1217721600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:History & Tradition of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage DESCRIPTION:In this special 1/2 day event\, Drupon Rinpoche will discuss the rich and precious history and tradition on the Drikung Kagyu lineage\, and our center’s connection to His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche. \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/history-tradition-of-the-drikung-kagyu-lineage-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080808T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080808T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001521Z UID:10000282-1218153600-1218153600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Guru Yoga Empowerment DESCRIPTION:The words Guru Yoga mean ëunion with the nature of the guruí\, and in this practice we are given methods by which we can blend our own minds with the enlightened mind of the master.There is no swifter\, more moving\, or more powerful practice for invoking the help of the enlightened beings\, for arousing devotion and realizing the nature of mind\, then the practice of Guru Yoga. The master (guru) embodies the crystallization of the blessing of all buddhas\, masters\, and enlightened beings.\nTo invoke him or her is to invoke them all; and to merge your mind and heart with your masterís wisdom mind is to merge your mind with the truth and very embodiment of enlightenment.\nThis empowerment is open to all practitioners. All attendees of the subsequent Guru Yoga Closed Retreat must attend this empowerment. \n\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\nLocation:\n3125 N. Corte Lindo Cielo\nTucson\, Arizona 85745 \n(Click here for a map)\nDirections: \nWest on Grant\, cross Silverbell and Greasewood\nTurn Right on Lloyd Bush\nTurn Left on Goret (or take Goret from Silverbell if coming from NW).\nCorte Lindo Cielo is on the left side of Goret\, just before the paved road ends. Note that it is a gated community.\nLook for directory at entrance with Talaev or Marin and call us to open the gate. The house number is 3125.\nFor More Information:\nEmail or call Pati Stein at 465-1882\, pati@drikungkagyutucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/guru-yoga-empowerment-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080809T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080810T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001521Z UID:10000284-1218240000-1218326400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Guru Yoga Practice Closed Retreat DESCRIPTION:The words Guru Yoga mean ëunion with the nature of the guruí\, and in this practice we are given methods by which we can blend our own minds with the enlightened mind of the master.There is no swifter\, more moving\, or more powerful practice for invoking the help of the enlightened beings\, for arousing devotion and realizing the nature of mind\, then the practice of Guru Yoga. The master (guru) embodies the crystallization of the blessing of all buddhas\, masters\, and enlightened beings.\nTo invoke him or her is to invoke them all; and to merge your mind and heart with your masterís wisdom mind is to merge your mind with the truth and very embodiment of enlightenment.\nThis is a closed retreat and availability is limited. All attendees must attend the previous Guru Yoga empowerment (August 8).As a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! \n\n\nRetreat Fee: $125 (includes Empowerment)\nLocation:\n3125 N. Corte Lindo Cielo\nTucson\, Arizona 85745 \n(Click here for a map)\nDirections: \nWest on Grant\, cross Silverbell and Greasewood\nTurn Right on Lloyd Bush\nTurn Left on Goret (or take Goret from Silverbell if coming from NW).\nCorte Lindo Cielo is on the left side of Goret\, just before the paved road ends. Note that it is a gated community.\nLook for directory at entrance with Talaev or Marin and call us to open the gate. The house number is 3125.\nFor More Information:\nEmail or call Pati Stein at 465-1882\, pati@drikungkagyutucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/guru-yoga-practice-closed-retreat-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080906T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080907T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001522Z UID:10000305-1220659200-1220745600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Discovering Our Buddha Nature DESCRIPTION:All sentient beings\, without exception have buddha nature\, the inherent purity and perfection of the mind\, untouched by changing mental states. Thus there is neither any reason for conceit in deeming oneself better than others\, nor any reason for self-contempt\, thinking of oneself as inferior and unable to reach enlightenment. This seeing is obscured by veils which are removable and do not touch the inherent purity and perfection of the nature of the mind.\nKhenpo Yeshi will be teaching from Buddha Nature\, The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra\, by by Arya Maitreya (commentary by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye and explanations by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche). Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the teaching.\nKhenpo Yeshi Rinpoche will teach on the fundamental discovery of our buddha nature\, and help us realize the teachings on the essence and source of buddhahood.\n\nA Lama Chopa meditation practice will precede each day’s teaching. This one-hour practice\, let by Khenpo Yeshi\, is a complete meditation for purifying the four obscurations through receiving the four empowerments of transforming one’s body\, speech\, and mind into the pure enlightened state.\n \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/discovering-our-buddha-nature-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20081031T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20081031T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001525Z UID:10000331-1225411200-1225411200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:One Day Meditation Retreat (Three Sessions) DESCRIPTION:Meditation instruction\, guidance and practice with a Tibetan-Buddhist meditation retreat master: Nine-Round Breathing\, Shamata and Vipashyna. You may attend any or all sessions. \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/one-day-meditation-retreat-three-sessions-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20081101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20081102T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001522Z UID:10000308-1225497600-1225584000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:The Four Thoughts That Turn The Mind DESCRIPTION:The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind is the fundamental basis of all Buddhist practice.\nThe first thought – our reflection on precious human birth\, gives us insight into the great fortune of our human incarnation and the opportunity it provides to study and practice the Dharma.Secondly\, impermanence and the inevitability of death help us to appreciate that this unique opportunity is transient and therefore especially precious.\nThirdly\, karma and its effects govern our lives and rebirth.\nLastly\, the pervasiveness of suffering in samsara (this existence) is a fundamental truth that we must all grasp in order to spiritually grow and ultimately gain enlightenment.\n\nDrupon Rinchen Dorje Rinpoche is visiting us from Chicago Ratna Shri\, and will deliver a precious two-day teaching on The Four Thoughts That Turn The Mind.\n \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-four-thoughts-that-turn-the-mind-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20081103T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20081104T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013736 CREATED:20140813T001525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001525Z UID:10000332-1225670400-1225756800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Heart Advice & Oral Instructions on Meditation Practice and Lama Chopa Tsok Feast DESCRIPTION:Drupon Rinchen Dorje will dispense his heart advice on improving one’s meditation practice based on his own experiences including a recently completed 6-year retreat.\nFollowing Tuesdayís Teaching at 8:00pm we will celebrate the completion of Drupon Rinpocheís visit with a Lama Chopa Tsok and khata offering.\n* Please bring a very small food offering of nuts\, fruit\, crackers\, cookies\, etc.\n\nDrupon Rinchen Dorje currently resides in the Chicago area\, and is the Resident Lama for both the Chicago Ratna Shri Dharma Center and their sister sangha\, Drikung Kagyu Dharma Circle of Madison\, Wisconsin.\n \n\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!\n\nMatthew and Rachel’s House\n3935 North Country Club Road\, #36A\nTucson\, Arizona 85716\n(Click here for a map)\nb>Directions (Central Tucson)\n* N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\n* Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\n* Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\n*Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/heart-advice-oral-instructions-on-meditation-practice-and-lama-chopa-tsok-feast-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20081205T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20081207T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013737 CREATED:20140813T001523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001523Z UID:10000163-1228435200-1228608000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Five-Fold Mahamudra Meditation - Awakening to the Essence of Mind DESCRIPTION:Through teachings preserved by the Driking Kagyu lineage\, His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche will give instruction on Five-fold Mahamudra Meditation practice\, known for its ability to help awaken understanding of the essential nature of mind.The teaching will present the classic three-fold logic of Ground\, Path & Fruition\, also known as View\, Meditation & Action. H.E. Garchen Rinpoche will discuss The Drikung Kagyu Lineage\n(View)\, Fivefold Mahamudra Meditation (Meditation) and The Nature of Mind. (Result).\nThis special three-day teaching will begin with a Guru Yoga Empowerment Ceremony beginning at 9am on the first day (Friday). \n\nSan Pedro Chapel5230 E Fort Lowell RoadTucson\, Arizona 85712 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/five-fold-mahamudra-meditation-awakening-to-the-essence-of-mind-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090130T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090201T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013737 CREATED:20140813T001525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001525Z UID:10000336-1233273600-1233446400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Natural Liberation: Padmasambhava's Teachings on the Six Bardos DESCRIPTION:Event Day and TimesFridays\, 1/30 and 2/6\, 7-9pm\nSaturdays/Sundays\, 1/31-2/1 and 2/7-8\, 9am-5pm \nNatural Liberation\, Padmasambhava’s Teachings on the Six Bardos provide extensive instruction on each of the six transitional processes\, or bardos\, that make up our experience in samsara.\nThese teachings contain methods for naturally\, or spontaneously\, liberating ourselves from the sufferings that are inherent in each of the six realms so we can obtain ultimate liberation.\n\n“The transitional process from the time we are born until the time we die is crucial in determining whether we will go up or down.”\n“With a human incarnation\, we possess greater power than other beings to bring about good\, but also greater power to bring about bad. We have the ability to know and to understand\, and we must make best use of the favorable conditions of a human incarnation.”\n“We must not meaninglessly waste this opportunity. If we conduct ourselves well in\nour life\, then later\, as we approach death (in the Bardo)\, and in our next life\, we will go further and further up. There is no doubt about this.”\n“Otherwise\, we will suffer great fear and pain as we die\, our minds will suffer agony and despair\, and (due to our ignorance) we will not recognize the Bardo of Becoming. The purpose of the Six Bardos teachings is to profoundly move us to engage in practice during the Bardo of Living.”\nTraga Rinpoche\n\nOf all the methods taught by Buddha Shakyamuni to achieve enlightenment\, the methods of Mahamudra and Dzogchen provide us the most profound view – that of the mind’s true nature. Traga Rinpoche will also present an overview of these two methods and clarify for us the differences and similarities inherent in them.\n\nAn excellent book on these teachings is Natural Liberation: Padmasambhava’s Teachings on the Six Bardos\, with commentary by Gyatrul Rinpoche and translation by B. Alan Wallace (Wisdom Publications\, 1997).\n\nWe are once again very fortunate to be receiving these profound teachings from The Venerable Traga Rinpoche.\n \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/natural-liberation-padmasambhavas-teachings-on-the-six-bardos-7/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090206T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090208T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013737 CREATED:20140813T001525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001525Z UID:10000338-1233878400-1234051200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Natural Liberation: Padmasambhava's Teachings on the Six Bardos DESCRIPTION:Event Day and TimesFridays\, 1/30 and 2/6\, 7-9pm\nSaturdays/Sundays\, 1/31-2/1 and 2/7-8\, 9am-5pm \nNatural Liberation\, Padmasambhava’s Teachings on the Six Bardos provide extensive instruction on each of the six transitional processes\, or bardos\, that make up our experience in samsara.\nThese teachings contain methods for naturally\, or spontaneously\, liberating ourselves from the sufferings that are inherent in each of the six realms so we can obtain ultimate liberation.\n\n“The transitional process from the time we are born until the time we die is crucial in determining whether we will go up or down.”\n“With a human incarnation\, we possess greater power than other beings to bring about good\, but also greater power to bring about bad. We have the ability to know and to understand\, and we must make best use of the favorable conditions of a human incarnation.”\n“We must not meaninglessly waste this opportunity. If we conduct ourselves well in\nour life\, then later\, as we approach death (in the Bardo)\, and in our next life\, we will go further and further up. There is no doubt about this.”\n“Otherwise\, we will suffer great fear and pain as we die\, our minds will suffer agony and despair\, and (due to our ignorance) we will not recognize the Bardo of Becoming. The purpose of the Six Bardos teachings is to profoundly move us to engage in practice during the Bardo of Living.”\nTraga Rinpoche\n\nOf all the methods taught by Buddha Shakyamuni to achieve enlightenment\, the methods of Mahamudra and Dzogchen provide us the most profound view – that of the mind’s true nature. Traga Rinpoche will also present an overview of these two methods and clarify for us the differences and similarities inherent in them.\n\nAn excellent book on these teachings is Natural Liberation: Padmasambhava’s Teachings on the Six Bardos\, with commentary by Gyatrul Rinpoche and translation by B. Alan Wallace (Wisdom Publications\, 1997).\n\nWe are once again very fortunate to be receiving these profound teachings from The Venerable Traga Rinpoche.\n \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/natural-liberation-padmasambhavas-teachings-on-the-six-bardos-8/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090315T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090315T000000 DTSTAMP:20260429T013737 CREATED:20140813T001526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001526Z UID:10000348-1237075200-1237075200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Lama Chopa Practice with Instruments DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 15\, 2009\, Gape Lama will lead Lama Chopa practice from 2-5pm at Pati & Murrayís\, with a focus on how to play the various instruments used in Tibetan Buddhist ritual practice. Bring your instruments so we can learn how to use them correctly as we ring in the New Year together!Gape Lama will also be leading White Tara Practice on Wednesday night\, March 18th at 7:30pm at Little Chapel of All Nations\, 1401 E. First Street\, Tucson.\n \nPati Stein 1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/lama-chopa-practice-with-instruments-2/ LOCATION:AZ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR