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:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20211216T001544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T001556Z UID:10000642-1636279200-1636304400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Phowa Teaching DESCRIPTION:Phowa Practice Teachings – known as “Inserting the Stalk of Wild Grass” – is the transmission of consciousness at the time of death. Phowa is considered the most direct and quickest path to achieving enlightenment. \nIt is said that even those with the heaviest of karma have a chance for enlightenment through the practice of Phowa.   \n\nSchedule \nPhowa Practice Teaching\nNovember 7\, 2021 — 10am-12pm & 2pm-5pm MST \n* NOTE: Daylight Savings Time ends at 2am Sunday\, November 7th\, so the first day of teaching is PST but the 2nd day is MST \nTeachings free to all: \n\nPlease register in advance for the teachings: Register for Zoom Meeting\nWe strongly encourage donating whatever amount you can to help support our new Virtual Teaching platform\nBetter yet\, become a member of Drikung Namgyal Ling and support this teaching\, the sangha\, and all future events\n\nOnce registered\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the teaching as well as links to the teaching texts. \n\nTeaching Texts \n\n\n\nOpening and Closing Prayers\nPhowa Practice\n\n\n\nFor More Information on this Event:\nquestions@drikungtucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/phowa-teaching/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.drikungtucson.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/phowa.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan K Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211106T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20211216T001721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T001721Z UID:10000643-1636192800-1636218000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Teaching DESCRIPTION:Medicine Buddha is a profound purification practice  intended to heal those suffering from ignorance\, its afflictive emotions and corresponding physical illness\, and to awaken Buddha nature. \nSchedule \nMedicine Buddha\nNovember 6\, 2021 — 10am-12pm & 2pm-5pm PST \n* NOTE: Daylight Savings Time ends at 2am Sunday\, November 7th\, so the first day of teaching is PST but the 2nd day is MST \nTeachings free to all: \n\nPlease register in advance for the teachings: Register for Zoom Meeting\nWe strongly encourage donating whatever amount you can to help support our new Virtual Teaching platform\nBetter yet\, become a member of Drikung Namgyal Ling and support this teaching\, the sangha\, and all future events\n\nOnce registered\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the teaching as well as links to the teaching texts. \n\nTeaching Texts \n\n\n\nOpening and Closing Prayers\nMedicine Buddha Sadhana\n\n\n\nFor More Information on this Event:\nquestions@drikungtucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/medicine-buddha-teaching/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.drikungtucson.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/medicine-buddha-sambogakaya.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan K Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20200925T153118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201213T171604Z UID:10000641-1604743200-1604764800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Impermanence Teachings with Drupon Thinley Ningpo DESCRIPTION:The link to both register and to join the teaching is freely available HERE. \nAs accelerated change at all levels of our earthly existence overcomes us during these times\, we are relentlessly reminded of Law of Impermance.  \nIt is the number one inescapable\, and essentially painful\, fact of life. It is the singular existential problem that the whole edifice of Buddhist practice is meant to address. To understand impermanence at the deepest possible level\, and to merge with it fully\, is the whole of the Buddhist path. \nOn November 7th and 8th\, 2020\, Drupon Thinley Ningpo will teach us how to understand this fundamental law in the context of the Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma.  \nThis teaching will be conducted on Zoom. If you do not have an account on Zoom\, we highly recommend that you navigate to zoom.us and sign up for a free account. You may download the Zoom application to a Mac or PC\, or the Zoom app to your tablet or smartphone. \nUpcoming Drikung Kagyu Events: \n\nDecember 13\, 20\, 27: Drupon Thinley Ningpo teaches “Calling the Lama from Afar”\n\nDecember 28 – January 3rd\, 2021: Garchen Buddhist Institute “Namgyalma Long Life Offering for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche”\n\nLink to both register and  join the teachings on November 7th & 8th\, 2020 \nThe link to both register and to join the teaching is freely available HERE\nHowever your generosity is essential to make these virtual teachings possible.  \n\nWe strongly encourage donating whatever amount you can to help support our new Virtual Teaching platform.\nBetter yet\, become a member of Drikung Namgyal Ling to support this teaching\, the dharma center\, and all future events.\n\nThis same link will be used to join the Zoom sessions on both Saturday Nov. 7\, and Sunday\, Nov.8.  \nDaily Schedule: 10am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm MST \nFor More Information on this Event:\nquestions@drikungtucson.org \nSince this is an auspicious weekend\, we will ask Drupon to celebrate Lhabab Duchen with us. \nMay contemplating and meditation on these truths benefit all sentient beings who are suffering now. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/impermanence-teachings-with-drupon-thinley-ningpo/2020-11-07/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20200727T145856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T201535Z UID:10000640-1598176800-1598198400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena - Part 4 (virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena – Part 4 (virtual)\nWith Khenpo Yeshi\nSaturday-Sunday\, August 22nd and 23rd\, 2020 \nKhenpo Yeshi returns for the 15th straight year\, but this time via the internet\, for our first virtual teaching. The link to join the teaching will be available to all students for free\, although we strongly encourage donating whatever amount you can or better yet\, becoming a member of Drikung Namgyal Ling and support this teaching\, the dharma center\, and all future events. \nThis time\, Part 4 of our journey into Longchen Rabjam’s famous treatise\, The Chö Ying Dzöd\, The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena and its accompanying commentary\, we will explore the final chapters. By elucidating this text\, Khenpo Yeshi simultaneously introduces us to the work’s essential instruction on the profound Dzogchen practice of Trekchö or “cutting through.” \nWhat do we cut through? Conceptual delusion. In the context of Dzogchen\, we cut through the flimsy fantasy world of self-grasping and we do so swiftly\, emboldened by the simple recognition of the innate incorruptibility of our own primordial awareness or Buddha Nature. \nAs dharma students in 2020 we can celebrate the auspicious good fortune of this masterpiece having been translated into English\, and the special insight of Khenpo Yeshi. A scholar in both Tibetan and English languages\, Khenpo Yeshi has received extensive trainings\, both academic and spiritual\, too numerous to list here\, and completed three-year meditative retreat under the guidance of the renowned Dzogchen master\, H.E. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. He currently lives in California and attends Berkeley as a PhD student. \nThis teaching represents the fourth installment of a multi-year series\, each year traversing a few more chapters. Please join us as we explore this cycle of Dzogchen teachings with Khenpo Yeshi at Drikung Namgyal Ling. \nTwo days of teaching \n\nThe link to join the teaching will be available to all students for free.\nWe strongly encourage donating whatever amount you can.\nBetter yet\, become a member of Drikung Namgyal Ling and support this teaching\, the dharma center\, and all future events.\nRegister for The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena – Part 4 (virtual).\nView and download Basic Space of Phenomena (PDF)\nView and download\, Longchen Nyingtik Ngöndro (PDF)\, which we will use for opening and closing prayers.\n\nDaily Schedule (August 22nd and 23rd\, 2020): \n\n10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm\n\n  \n\nFor More Information on this Event: \n\nBrennan Washburn\n(520)977-2136\nbrennan@drikungtucson.org \n  URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-precious-treasury-of-the-basic-space-of-phenomena-part-4-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200822T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20200727T145303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T201517Z UID:10000639-1598090400-1598112000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena - Part 4 (virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena – Part 4 (virtual)\nWith Khenpo Yeshi\nSaturday-Sunday\, August 22nd and 23rd\, 2020 \nKhenpo Yeshi returns for the 15th straight year\, but this time via the internet\, for our first virtual teaching. The link to join the teaching will be available to all students for free\, although we strongly encourage donating whatever amount you can or better yet\, becoming a member of Drikung Namgyal Ling and support this teaching\, the dharma center\, and all future events. \nThis time\, Part 4 of our journey into Longchen Rabjam’s famous treatise\, The Chö Ying Dzöd\, The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena and its accompanying commentary\, we will explore the final chapters. By elucidating this text\, Khenpo Yeshi simultaneously introduces us to the work’s essential instruction on the profound Dzogchen practice of Trekchö or “cutting through.” \nWhat do we cut through? Conceptual delusion. In the context of Dzogchen\, we cut through the flimsy fantasy world of self-grasping and we do so swiftly\, emboldened by the simple recognition of the innate incorruptibility of our own primordial awareness or Buddha Nature. \nAs dharma students in 2020 we can celebrate the auspicious good fortune of this masterpiece having been translated into English\, and the special insight of Khenpo Yeshi. A scholar in both Tibetan and English languages\, Khenpo Yeshi has received extensive trainings\, both academic and spiritual\, too numerous to list here\, and completed three-year meditative retreat under the guidance of the renowned Dzogchen master\, H.E. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. He currently lives in California and attends Berkeley as a PhD student. \nThis teaching represents the fourth installment of a multi-year series\, each year traversing a few more chapters. Please join us as we explore this cycle of Dzogchen teachings with Khenpo Yeshi at Drikung Namgyal Ling. \nTeachings Fee – 2 days of teaching \n\nThe link to join the teaching will be available to all students for free.\nWe strongly encourage donating whatever amount you can.\nBetter yet\, become a member of Drikung Namgyal Ling and support this teaching\, the dharma center\, and all future events.\nRegister for The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena – Part 4 (virtual).\nView and download Basic Space of Phenomena (PDF)\nView and download\, Longchen Nyingtik Ngöndro (PDF)\, which we will use for opening and closing prayers.\n\nDaily Schedule (August 22nd and 23rd\, 2020): \n\n10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm\n\n  \n\nFor More Information on this Event: \n\nBrennan Washburn\n(520)977-2136\nbrennan@drikungtucson.org \n  URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-precious-treasury-of-the-basic-space-of-phenomena-part-4/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20200328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20200216T160516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T172526Z UID:10000638-1585386000-1585414800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:*CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS*Bardo Teachings with Khenpo Tenzin DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS — STAY TUNED FOR RESCHEDULING\n \nBardo Teaching\nDrikung Namgyal Ling is pleased to announce a very special teaching by Venerable Khenpo Tenzin on Saturday\, March 28th & Sunday\, March 29th\, 2020. \nKhenpo Tenzin will guide us through the six bardos as presented in “The Root Verses of the Six Intermediate States”\, one of the most famous sections of the Bardo Thotrol. \nBardo Thotrol\, translated into English as The Tibetan Book of the Dead\, is a series of instructions on spiritual liberation. The eighth-century master\, Padmasambhava\, buried these sacred texts in the Gampo hills in Central Tibet where later the great teacher Gampopa established his monastery. This terma or “hidden treasure” was discovered centuries later by Karma Lingpa. \nSpiritual liberation\, in this case\, means that whoever comes into contact with this teaching – whether in the form of doubt or with an open mind – receives a sudden glimpse of enlightenment through the power of the transmission contained in this precious treasure.  \n“The Root Verses of the Six Intermediate States” and associated teaching materials will be provided.  \nSchedule \nMarch 28\, 2020\, 9am-12pm & 2pm-5pm\nMarch 29\, 2020\, 9am-12pm & 2pm-5pm \nTeachings Fee – 2 days of teaching: \n\n$55 non-members \n$35 Supporting Members & above\nFoundation Members — free\n\nPer Session Fee: \n\n$15/session\, $30/day for non-members\n$10/session\, $15/day for Supporting Members or above\nFoundational Members are free\nWork Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance at questions@drikungtucson.org\n\nLocation:\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \n  URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/bardo-teachings-with-khenpo-tenzin/2020-03-28/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20191104T200632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T031507Z UID:10000637-1575709200-1575738000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche - Vajra Speech of the Essence of the Ultimate DESCRIPTION:Register for Vajra Speech of the Essence of the Ultimate\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Vajra Speech of the Essence of the Ultimate\n\n\nQuestions? questions@drikungtucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/khenchen-konchog-gyaltsen-rinpoche-vajra-speech-of-the-essence-of-the-ultimate/2019-12-07/ LOCATION:Hotel Tucson\, 475 N Granada Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching,Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191103T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20191013T154736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T022128Z UID:10000634-1572771600-1572800400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Mahamudra Meditation Teaching DESCRIPTION:Venerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo returns November 2nd and 3rd\, 2019\, to teach Mahamudra Meditation\, revealing and clarifying pith instructions from the famous treatisetreatise\, Words of Vajradhara Dharmakirti: A Record of Instructions on Five-Fold Mahamudra by the 17th century meditation master\, Lho Trinley Namgyal. \nDrupon will teach from the extensive Mahamudra chapter\, essential meditation instructions received and practiced in Drikung Kagyü three-year retreats for centuries. We are extremely fortunate to be able to receive these from a retreat master who has received and realized such traditional training. \nTopics contained in this teaching elucidate the core tenets of Mahamudra practice\, such as Calm Abiding and Special Insight\, Ascertaining the Nature of the Mind\, Resolving That Appearances are the Mind\, Explanation of the Faults of Meditation\, Identifying Fresh\, Ordinary Mind and The Experience of Faultless Meditation. We will receive detailed instructions section by section. \nThe chapter that will be taught is available here: Mahamudra-Meditation. Please feel free to download it and familiarize yourself with the text prior to the teaching. \nWe are also delighted to announce that Eric Fry-Miller will serve as the translator for this special weekend. \nNOTE: Given the amount of material to cover\, the event starts at 9am on both Saturday\, November 2nd and Sunday\, November 3rd. \nTeaching Location (see directions to the center\, below):\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nRecommended Donation: \n$25 per session or $75 for full weekend/non-members\n$20 per session or $60 for full weekend/Supporting Members and above\nFoundation Members no charge\nBecome a member and bring Dharma to Southeast Arizona! \nKarma Yoga opportunities: site preparation\, setup\, tea service\, teacher-translator attendant \nQuestions? Wish to volunteer?\nquestions@drikungtucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/mahamudra-meditation-teaching-2019-11-03/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20191102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20191013T154736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T022016Z UID:10000633-1572685200-1572714000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Mahamudra Meditation Teaching DESCRIPTION:Venerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo returns November 2nd and 3rd\, 2019\, to teach Mahamudra Meditation\, revealing and clarifying pith instructions from the famous treatisetreatise\, Words of Vajradhara Dharmakirti: A Record of Instructions on Five-Fold Mahamudra by the 17th century meditation master\, Lho Trinley Namgyal. \nDrupon will teach from the extensive Mahamudra chapter\, essential meditation instructions received and practiced in Drikung Kagyü three-year retreats for centuries. We are extremely fortunate to be able to receive these from a retreat master who has received and realized such traditional training. \nTopics contained in this teaching elucidate the core tenets of Mahamudra practice\, such as Calm Abiding and Special Insight\, Ascertaining the Nature of the Mind\, Resolving That Appearances are the Mind\, Explanation of the Faults of Meditation\, Identifying Fresh\, Ordinary Mind and The Experience of Faultless Meditation. We will receive detailed instructions section by section. \nThe chapter that will be taught is available here: Mahamudra-Meditation. Please feel free to download it and familiarize yourself with the text prior to the teaching. \nWe are also delighted to announce that Eric Fry-Miller will serve as the translator for this special weekend. \nNOTE: Given the amount of material to cover\, the event starts at 9am on both Saturday\, November 2nd and Sunday\, November 3rd. \nTeaching Location (see directions to the center\, below):\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nRecommended Donation: \n$25 per session or $75 for full weekend/non-members\n$20 per session or $60 for full weekend/Supporting Members and above\nFoundation Members no charge\nBecome a member and bring Dharma to Southeast Arizona! \nKarma Yoga opportunities: site preparation\, setup\, tea service\, teacher-translator attendant \nQuestions? Wish to volunteer?\nquestions@drikungtucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/mahamudra-meditation-teaching/2019-11-02/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20190624T211152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T151554Z UID:10000632-1566727200-1566752400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena - Part 3 DESCRIPTION:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena – Part 3\nWith Khenpo Yeshi\nSaturday-Sunday\, August 24th and 25th\, 2019 \nKhenpo Yeshi returns to Tucson for the 14th straight year\, and this time he will complete our journey into Longchen Rabjam’s famous treatise\, The Chö Ying Dzöd\, The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena and its accompanying commentary. By elucidating this text\, Khenpo Yeshi will simultaneously introduce us to the work’s essential instruction on the profound Dzogchen practice of Trekchö or “cutting through.” \nWhat do we cut through? Conceptual delusion. In the context of Dzogchen\, we cut through the flimsy fantasy world of self-grasping and we do so swiftly\, emboldened by the simple recognition of the innate incorruptibility of our own primordial awareness or Buddha Nature. \nAs dharma students in 2019 we can celebrate the auspicious good fortune of not only this masterpiece having been translated into English\, but also the special insight of Khenpo Yeshi. A scholar in both Tibetan and English languages\, Khenpo Yeshi has received extensive trainings\, both academic and spiritual\, too numerous to list here\, and completed three-year meditative retreat under the guidance of the renowned Dzogchen master\, H.E. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. He currently lives in California and attends Berkeley as a PhD student. \nThis teaching represents the third installment of a multi-year series\, each year traversing a few more chapters. Please join us as we explore this cycle of Dzogchen teachings with Khenpo Yeshi at Drikung Namgyal Ling. \n  \nTeaching Location (see directions to the center\, below):\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nTeachings Fee – 2 days of teaching \n\n$55 non-members \n$40 Supporting Members & above\nFoundational Members are Free\n\nPer Session Fee: \n\n$20/session \, $30/day for non-members\n$10/session \, $20/day for Supporting Members or above\nFoundational Members are free\nWork Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance \n\nDaily Schedule (August 24th and 25th\, 2019): \n\n10-12 am and 2-5 pm\n\n  \n\nFor More Information on this Event: \n\nBrennan Washburn\n(520)977-2136\nbrennan@drikungtucson.org \n\n  \n\nDirections to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center \nFrom Central Tucson (Freeway route):\n1. South on I-19 to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 17.5 miles south of the I-19/I-10 Interchange.\n2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.\n3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n6. House is second on the right.\n \nFrom Central Tucson (non-Freeway route):\n1. Take Valencia Road to Old Nogales Highway.\n2. South on Old Nogales Highway to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 13 miles south of Valencia Road and Old Nogales Highway.\n3. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.\n4. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n5. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n6. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n7. House is second on the right.\n \nFrom East Tucson (non-Freeway route from Tucson East side):\n1. South on Houghton Road past I-10 to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 19.5 miles south of I-10.\n2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 13 miles.\n3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n6. House is second on the right. \n\n\nLodging and Meals at the Center:\nThe center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations .Attendees may also car camp or erect a tent on the property grounds.   \nThe cost accommodation is $20/night indoor and $10/night for camping.  \nIndoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat\, and is otherwise available only as space permits. Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met. \nMeals are not provided but you are welcome to bring a meal or use center’s kitchen facilities for preparation. \nLodging in the Sahuarita/Green Valley Area:\nFor attendees seeking housing outside the center\, Sahaurita and Green Valley offer a number of inexpensive short-term options\, available just a few minutes away: \nVagabond Inn (Rate: $72/night+)\n19200 S Frontage Rd\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 625-0900\, vagabondinn.com \nComfort Inn (Rate: $94/night+)\n90 W Esperanza Blvd\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 399-3736\, choicehotes.com \nBest Western Green Valley Inn (Rate: $107/night+)\n111 South La Cañada Drive\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 625-2250\, bestwestern.com\n  URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-precious-treasury-of-the-basic-space-of-phenomena-part-3-2/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan K Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190824T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20190624T211150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T152132Z UID:10000631-1566640800-1566666000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena - Part 3 DESCRIPTION:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena – Part 3\nWith Khenpo Yeshi\nSaturday-Sunday\, August 24th and 25th\, 2019 \nKhenpo Yeshi returns to Tucson for the 14th straight year\, and this time he will complete our journey into Longchen Rabjam’s famous treatise\, The Chö Ying Dzöd\, The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena and its accompanying commentary. By elucidating this text\, Khenpo Yeshi will simultaneously introduce us to the work’s essential instruction on the profound Dzogchen practice of Trekchö or “cutting through.” \nWhat do we cut through? Conceptual delusion. In the context of Dzogchen\, we cut through the flimsy fantasy world of self-grasping and we do so swiftly\, emboldened by the simple recognition of the innate incorruptibility of our own primordial awareness or Buddha Nature. \nAs dharma students in 2019 we can celebrate the auspicious good fortune of not only this masterpiece having been translated into English\, but also the special insight of Khenpo Yeshi. A scholar in both Tibetan and English languages\, Khenpo Yeshi has received extensive trainings\, both academic and spiritual\, too numerous to list here\, and completed three-year meditative retreat under the guidance of the renowned Dzogchen master\, H.E. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. He currently lives in California and attends Berkeley as a PhD student. \nThis teaching represents the third installment of a multi-year series\, each year traversing a few more chapters. Please join us as we explore this cycle of Dzogchen teachings with Khenpo Yeshi at Drikung Namgyal Ling. \n  \nTeaching Location (see directions to the center\, below):\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nTeachings Fee – 2 days of teaching \n\n$55 non-members \n$40 Supporting Members & above\nFoundational Members are Free\n\nPer Session Fee: \n\n$20/session \, $30/day for non-members\n$10/session \, $20/day for Supporting Members or above\nFoundational Members are free\nWork Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance \n\nDaily Schedule (August 24th and 25th\, 2019): \n\n10-12 am and 2-5 pm\n\n  \n\nFor More Information on this Event: \n\nBrennan Washburn\n(520)977-2136\nbrennan@drikungtucson.org \n\n  \n\nDirections to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center \nFrom Central Tucson (Freeway route):\n1. South on I-19 to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 17.5 miles south of the I-19/I-10 Interchange.\n2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.\n3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n6. House is second on the right.\n \nFrom Central Tucson (non-Freeway route):\n1. Take Valencia Road to Old Nogales Highway.\n2. South on Old Nogales Highway to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 13 miles south of Valencia Road and Old Nogales Highway.\n3. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.\n4. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n5. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n6. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n7. House is second on the right.\n \nFrom East Tucson (non-Freeway route from Tucson East side):\n1. South on Houghton Road past I-10 to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 19.5 miles south of I-10.\n2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 13 miles.\n3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n6. House is second on the right. \n\n\nLodging and Meals at the Center:\nThe center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations .Attendees may also car camp or erect a tent on the property grounds.   \nThe cost accommodation is $20/night indoor and $10/night for camping.  \nIndoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat\, and is otherwise available only as space permits. Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met. \nMeals are not provided but you are welcome to bring a meal or use center’s kitchen facilities for preparation. \nLodging in the Sahuarita/Green Valley Area:\nFor attendees seeking housing outside the center\, Sahaurita and Green Valley offer a number of inexpensive short-term options\, available just a few minutes away: \nVagabond Inn (Rate: $72/night+)\n19200 S Frontage Rd\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 625-0900\, vagabondinn.com \nComfort Inn (Rate: $94/night+)\n90 W Esperanza Blvd\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 399-3736\, choicehotes.com \nBest Western Green Valley Inn (Rate: $107/night+)\n111 South La Cañada Drive\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 625-2250\, bestwestern.com\n  URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-precious-treasury-of-the-basic-space-of-phenomena-part-3/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan K Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190526T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20190520T154806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T011505Z UID:10000630-1558861200-1558890000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Bardo Teachings with Khenpo Dondrup DESCRIPTION:May 25th and May 26th:\n9-Noon: 6 Bardo Teachings\n2 pm-5 pm: Meditation and Teaching in the Visualization for Preparing the Mind for the Intermediate Bardo \nJune 1st and June 2nd:\n9-Noon: 6 Bardo Teachings\n2 pm-5 pm: Meditation and Teaching in the Visualization for Preparing the Mind for the Intermediate Bardo \nJune 8th and June 9th:\n9-Noon: 6 Bardo Teachings\n2 pm-5 pm: Meditation and Teaching in the Visualization for Preparing the Mind for the Intermediate Bardo \nSuggested Donation: \n$60 per day\n$100 per weekend\n$250 for all three weekends \nCall 520-405-6972 for more info\nYou can pre-register at our paypal at mkaruna@cox.net. We have seating for a maximum of 15 students. \nKhenpo Dondrup was born in India and throughout his life has made a deep study of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy\, in which\, in addition\, he has also engaged in extensive retreat. He was an assistant for many years of Drupon Sonam Jorphel Rinpoche\, who is considered one of the greatest living meditation masters of today. Today he is responsible for the administration\, discipline and teaching program of the Rinchen Palri Monastery in Nepal. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/bardo-teachings-with-khenpo-dondrup-2/2019-05-26/ LOCATION:Drikung Dzogchen Center of Arizona\, 1038 E Lester St\, Tucson\, AZ\, AZ\, 85719\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="M. Karuna":MAILTO: mkaruna@cox.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20190520T153400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T011322Z UID:10000629-1558774800-1558803600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Bardo Teachings with Khenpo Dondrup DESCRIPTION:May 25th and May 26th:\n9-Noon: 6 Bardo Teachings\n2 pm-5 pm: Meditation and Teaching in the Visualization for Preparing the Mind for the Intermediate Bardo \nJune 1st and June 2nd:\n9-Noon: 6 Bardo Teachings\n2 pm-5 pm: Meditation and Teaching in the Visualization for Preparing the Mind for the Intermediate Bardo \nJune 8th and June 9th:\n9-Noon: 6 Bardo Teachings\n2 pm-5 pm: Meditation and Teaching in the Visualization for Preparing the Mind for the Intermediate Bardo \nSuggested Donation: \n$60 per day\n$100 per weekend\n$250 for all three weekends \nCall 520-405-6972 for more info\nYou can pre-register at our paypal at mkaruna@cox.net. We have seating for a maximum of 15 students. \nKhenpo Dondrup was born in India and throughout his life has made a deep study of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy\, in which\, in addition\, he has also engaged in extensive retreat. He was an assistant for many years of Drupon Sonam Jorphel Rinpoche\, who is considered one of the greatest living meditation masters of today. Today he is responsible for the administration\, discipline and teaching program of the Rinchen Palri Monastery in Nepal. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/bardo-teachings-with-khenpo-dondrup/2019-05-25/ LOCATION:Drikung Dzogchen Center of Arizona\, 1038 E Lester St\, Tucson\, AZ\, AZ\, 85719\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="M. Karuna":MAILTO: mkaruna@cox.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190414T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20190319T073111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T155309Z UID:10000625-1555236000-1555261200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:100\,000 Songs of Milarepa with Drupon Thinley Ningpo DESCRIPTION:The revered yogi\, Jetsun Milarepa is perhaps the most famous of Tibetan Buddhist masters. His profound odyssey\, from evil-doer to enlightened master in a single lifetime\, exemplifies the remarkable transformative power of the dharma.  \nThe “100\,000 Songs of Milarepa” is a collection songs and stories that express Milarepa’s profound understanding of the dharma with extraordinary clarity and beauty.  \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo will offer teachings on this famous collection\, with insight into the secret of Milarepa’s happiness. \n  \nTeachings Fee – 2 days of teaching \n\n$55 non-members \n$35 Supporting Members & above\nFoundational Members are Free\n\nPer Session Fee: \n\n$15/session \, $30/day for non-members\n$10/session \, $15/day for Supporting Members or above\nFoundational Members are free\nWork Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance \n\n  URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/100000-songs-of-milarepa-with-drupon-thinley-ningp-2019-04-14/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan K Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20190319T073111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T082931Z UID:10000624-1555149600-1555174800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:100\,000 Songs of Milarepa with Drupon Thinley Ningpo DESCRIPTION:The revered yogi\, Jetsun Milarepa is perhaps the most famous of Tibetan Buddhist masters. His profound odyssey\, from evil-doer to enlightened master in a single lifetime\, exemplifies the remarkable transformative power of the dharma.  \nThe “100\,000 Songs of Milarepa” is a collection songs and stories that express Milarepa’s profound understanding of the dharma with extraordinary clarity and beauty.  \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo will offer teachings on this famous collection\, with insight into the secret of Milarepa’s happiness. \n  \nTeachings Fee – 2 days of teaching \n\n$55 non-members \n$35 Supporting Members & above\nFoundational Members are Free\n\nPer Session Fee: \n\n$15/session \, $30/day for non-members\n$10/session \, $15/day for Supporting Members or above\nFoundational Members are free\nWork Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance \n\n  URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/100000-songs-of-milarepa-with-drupon-thinley-ningp/2019-04-13/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan K Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190310T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190310T103000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20190104T085420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T025230Z UID:10000623-1552213800-1552213800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Finding Freedom: The Solution to Samsara DESCRIPTION:CANCLLED: Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this series of events has been cancelled.\nFinding Freedom: The Solution to Samsara\n10:30am – Noon \nJoin us every Sunday to explore the fundamentals of Buddhism: \n\nThe Two Truths\nThe Four Noble Truths\nThe Three Jewels\n\nThe Two Truths are the ultimate and conventional nature of the way all phenomena exist. The Four Noble Truths reveal the nature and causes of suffering and the problems we endure\, and how we can reverse delusion and attain freedom by realizing emptiness\, the ultimate truth.  \nRealization of the The Two Truths and The Four Noble Truths destroys our innate misconceptions of how the self and things exist\, the root ignorance — samsara — that binds us. \nThe Three Jewels — the Buddha\, Dharma and Sangha — are the embodiment of what we can become. The Buddha\, who attained complete enlightenment\, and the Sangha\, who have realized emptiness\, are the valid teachers of the Dharma thus realized. Enlightenment is possible. \nThe path to enlightenment requires us to observe and work directly with our own mind and learn the skill of meditation. Each Sunday we will start each session with guided meditations and instruction\, and then delve more deeply into the topics above.\n——\nDrupon Thinley Ningpo\, spiritual director for Drikung Namgyal Ling\, has asked Ven. Daychen to give these talks to help deepen our understanding of the path\, and she has graciously accepted. This event donation is $5. \nDrikung Namgyal Ling 1135\nTwin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, Arizona 85629 \nMay all beings benefit! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/finding-freedom-the-solution-to-samsara-2019-02-10-2019-03-10-2/2019-03-10/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching,Practice ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Hammel":MAILTO:questions@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190210T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190210T103000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20190104T085420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T023919Z UID:10000622-1549794600-1549794600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Finding Freedom: The Solution to Samsara DESCRIPTION:CANCLLED: Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this series of events has been cancelled.\n\nFinding Freedom: The Solution to Samsara\n10:30am – Noon \nJoin us every Sunday to explore the fundamentals of Buddhism: \n\nThe Two Truths\nThe Four Noble Truths\nThe Three Jewels\n\nThe Two Truths are the ultimate and conventional nature of the way all phenomena exist. The Four Noble Truths reveal the nature and causes of suffering and the problems we endure\, and how we can reverse delusion and attain freedom by realizing emptiness\, the ultimate truth.  \nRealization of the The Two Truths and The Four Noble Truths destroys our innate misconceptions of how the self and things exist\, the root ignorance — samsara — that binds us. \nThe Three Jewels — the Buddha\, Dharma and Sangha — are the embodiment of what we can become. The Buddha\, who attained complete enlightenment\, and the Sangha\, who have realized emptiness\, are the valid teachers of the Dharma thus realized. Enlightenment is possible. \nThe path to enlightenment requires us to observe and work directly with our own mind and learn the skill of meditation. Each Sunday we will start each session with guided meditations and instruction\, and then delve more deeply into the topics above.\n——\nDrupon Thinley Ningpo\, spiritual director for Drikung Namgyal Ling\, has asked Ven. Daychen to give these talks to help deepen our understanding of the path\, and she has graciously accepted. This event donation is $5. \nDrikung Namgyal Ling 1135\nTwin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, Arizona 85629 \nMay all beings benefit! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/finding-freedom-the-solution-to-samsara-2019-02-10/2019-02-10/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching,Practice ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Hammel":MAILTO:questions@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190113T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20190113T103000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20190104T085420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T233829Z UID:10000621-1547375400-1547375400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Finding Freedom: The Solution to Samsara DESCRIPTION:Finding Freedom: The Solution to Samsara\n10:30am – Noon \nJoin us every Sunday to explore the fundamentals of Buddhism: \n\nThe Two Truths\nThe Four Noble Truths\nThe Three Jewels\n\nThe Two Truths are the ultimate and conventional nature of the way all phenomena exist. The Four Noble Truths reveal the nature and causes of suffering and the problems we endure\, and how we can reverse delusion and attain freedom by realizing emptiness\, the ultimate truth.  \nRealization of the The Two Truths and The Four Noble Truths destroys our innate misconceptions of how the self and things exist\, the root ignorance — samsara — that binds us. \nThe Three Jewels — the Buddha\, Dharma and Sangha — are the embodiment of what we can become. The Buddha\, who attained complete enlightenment\, and the Sangha\, who have realized emptiness\, are the valid teachers of the Dharma thus realized. Enlightenment is possible. \nThe path to enlightenment requires us to observe and work directly with our own mind and learn the skill of meditation. Each Sunday we will start each session with guided meditations and instruction\, and then delve more deeply into the topics above.\n——\nDrupon Thinley Ningpo\, spiritual director for Drikung Namgyal Ling\, has asked Ven. Daychen to give these talks to help deepen our understanding of the path\, and she has graciously accepted. This event donation is $5. \nDrikung Namgyal Ling 1135\nTwin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, Arizona 85629 \nMay all beings benefit! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/finding-freedom-the-solution-to-samsara/2019-01-13/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching,Practice ORGANIZER;CN="Nadia Hammel":MAILTO:questions@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20181001T090517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181028T145047Z UID:10000619-1544263200-1544288400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:H.E. Garchen Rinpoche teachings on Milarepa\, Mahamudra and Dzogchen DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT UPDATE\nThe venue for this teaching has been changed. \n*New Location*\nHotel Tucson\n475 N Granada AveTucson\, AZ\nTucson\, AZ 85701\n(520) 622-3000\nhoteltucsoncitycenter.com \n* Reduced rates available for event attendees. Please mention “Drikung Namgyal Ling” to receive daily rate of $82.\n\nHis Eminence Garchen Rinpoche \nAs dharma students we enjoy a rich lineage of dharma teachings and practices — and precious teachers — none more so than H.E. Garchen Rinpoche.  H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche has called him “a true bodhisattva.”  \nPlease join us for an extremely auspicious opportunity to receive his blessings in person in Tucson\, AZ\, on December 8th and 9th\, 2018. \nOn Saturday\, December 8th\, H.E. Garchen Rinpoche will offer a special Milarepaempowerment and teaching\, followed the next day by his heart advice on Five-fold Mahamudraand Dzogchen.  Pith instructions such as these manifest rarely.  Senior students will instantly grasp the importance of these teachings\, and all students will benefit incalculably from his ability to distill the essence of the dharma into plain spoken instruction infused with love. \nThe revered great yogi\, Jetsun Milarepa\, is perhaps the most famous of Tibetan Buddhist masters. His profound odyssey\, from evil-doer to enlightened master in a single lifetime\, exemplifies the remarkable transformative power of the dharma. H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s vast insight into the mind of Milarepa will illuminate our true nature. \nMahamudra is often translated as “the great seal”\, and Dzogchen as “the great perfection”. What makes them both great is that they represent the absolute peak of spiritual attainment\, the complete realization of the path.  Only highly realized masters can access these vast realizations and teach from direct experience\, also known as “heart advice.” His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche is just such a master. \nTo read more about H.E. Garchen Rinpoche \nEvent Schedule\nMilarepa Empowerment and Teachings\nDecember 8th\, 2018\n10am – 5pm \nHeart Advice on Five-fold Mahamudra and Dzogchen\nDecember 9th\, 2018\n10am – 5pm \nLocation\nHotel Tucson\n475 N Granada Ave\nTucson\, AZ 85701\n(520) 622-3000\nhoteltucsoncitycenter.com\n* Reduced rates available for event attendees \nCost\n$45/day\n$25/day for supporting members and above\nFree for foundation members \nRegister for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche Teachings\n* Have questions?  Would you like to volunteer to help with the event?  Please let us know: questions@drikungtucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/h-e-garchen-rinpoche-teachings-on-milarepa-mahamudra-and-dzogchen/2018-12-08/ LOCATION:Hotel Tucson\, 475 N Granada Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181111T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20180907T151430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T152507Z UID:10000616-1541950200-1541955600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:"The Enlightened Gene" book discussion and signing DESCRIPTION:Who: Dr. Arri Eisen of Emory University\, Tulku Rangdol\, Ani Thutkin Dema\, Tsondue Sampel\nWhen: November 11\, 2018\, 3:30pm\nWhere: The Studio Space\, 4648 E. Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, 85711\nDriking Namgyal Ling and Arizona Friends of Tibet present a book discussion and signing of Dr. Eisen’s latest publication\, “The Enlightened Gene: Biology\, Buddhism and the Convergence that Explains the World” (https://muse.jhu.edu/book/56924)\n\nDr. Eisen\, along with his colleagues from the Tibet Emory Science Initiative\, will share their insights on the teaching of Western science to Buddhist monks and nuns.  Join us for a stimulating discussion of the surprising confluence of Buddhist thought and cutting-edge Biology. \n\nCopies of Dr. Eisen’s book will be available for purchase\, and the event is free.\n  URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/book-discussion-and-signing-of-the-enlightened-gene/ LOCATION:The Studio Space\, 4648 E. Speedway Blvd\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Danowitz":MAILTO:questions@drikungtucson.org GEO:32.2358969;-110.8933777 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Studio Space 4648 E. Speedway Blvd Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4648 E. Speedway Blvd:geo:-110.8933777,32.2358969 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180805T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20180705T212506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T210513Z UID:10000615-1533463200-1533488400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena - Part 2 DESCRIPTION:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena – Part 2\nWith Khenpo Yeshi\nSaturday-Sunday\, August 4th and 5th\, 2018 \nKhenpo Yeshi returns to Tucson for the 13th straight year\, and this time he will continue to lead us on a journey into Longchen Rabjam’s famous treatise\, The Chö Ying Dzöd\, The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena and its accompanying commentary. By elucidating this text\, Khenpo Yeshi will simultaneously introduce us to the work’s essential instruction on the profound Dzogchen practice of Trekchö or “cutting through.” \nWhat do we cut through? Conceptual delusion. In the context of Dzogchen\, we cut through the flimsy fantasy world of self-grasping and we do so swiftly\, emboldened by the simple recognition of the innate incorruptibility of our own primordial awareness or Buddha Nature. \nAs dharma students in 2018 we can celebrate the auspicious good fortune of not only this masterpiece having been translated into English\, but also the special insight of Khenpo Yeshi. A scholar in both Tibetan and English languages\, Khenpo Yeshi has received extensive trainings\, both academic and spiritual\, too numerous to list here\, and completed three-year meditative retreat under the guidance of the renowned Dzogchen master\, H.E. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. He currently lives in California and attends Berkeley as a PhD student. \nThis teaching represents the second installment of a multi-year series\, each year traversing a few more chapters. Please join us as we explore this cycle of Dzogchen teachings with Khenpo Yeshi at Drikung Namgyal Ling. \n  \nTeaching Location (see directions to the center\, below):\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nTeachings Fee – 2 days of teaching \n\n$75 non-members \n$55 Supporting Members & above\nFoundational Members are Free\n\nPer Session Fee: \n\n$20/session \, $40/day for non-members\n$15/session \, $30/day for Supporting Members or above\nFoundational Members are free\nWork Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance \n\nDaily Schedule (August 4th and 5th\, 2018): \n\n10-12 am and 2-5 pm\n\n  \n\nFor More Information on this Event: \n\nBrennan Washburn\n(520)977-2136\nbrennan@drikungtucson.org \n\n  \n\nDirections to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center \nFrom Central Tucson (Freeway route):\n1. South on I-19 to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 17.5 miles south of the I-19/I-10 Interchange.\n2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.\n3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n6. House is second on the right.\n \nFrom Central Tucson (non-Freeway route):\n1. Take Valencia Road to Old Nogales Highway.\n2. South on Old Nogales Highway to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 13 miles south of Valencia Road and Old Nogales Highway.\n3. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.\n4. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n5. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n6. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n7. House is second on the right.\n \nFrom East Tucson (non-Freeway route from Tucson East side):\n1. South on Houghton Road past I-10 to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 19.5 miles south of I-10.\n2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 13 miles.\n3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n6. House is second on the right. \n\n\nLodging and Meals at the Center:\nThe center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations .Attendees may also car camp or erect a tent on the property grounds.   \nThe cost accommodation is $20/night indoor and $10/night for camping.  \nIndoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat\, and is otherwise available only as space permits. Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met. \nMeals are not provided but you are welcome to bring a meal or use center’s kitchen facilities for preparation. \nLodging in the Sahuarita/Green Valley Area:\nFor attendees seeking housing outside the center\, Sahaurita and Green Valley offer a number of inexpensive short-term options\, available just a few minutes away: \nVagabond Inn (Rate: $72/night+)\n19200 S Frontage Rd\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 625-0900\, vagabondinn.com \nComfort Inn (Rate: $94/night+)\n90 W Esperanza Blvd\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 399-3736\, choicehotes.com \nBest Western Green Valley Inn (Rate: $107/night+)\n111 South La Cañada Drive\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 625-2250\, bestwestern.com\n  URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-precious-treasury-of-the-basic-space-of-phenomena-part-2-2018-08-05/2018-08-05/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180804T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180804T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20180705T212506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T152120Z UID:10000614-1533376800-1533402000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena - Part 2 DESCRIPTION:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena – Part 2\nWith Khenpo Yeshi\nSaturday-Sunday\, August 4th and 5th\, 2018 \nKhenpo Yeshi returns to Tucson for the 13th straight year\, and this time he will continue to lead us on a journey into Longchen Rabjam’s famous treatise\, The Chö Ying Dzöd\, The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena and its accompanying commentary. By elucidating this text\, Khenpo Yeshi will simultaneously introduce us to the work’s essential instruction on the profound Dzogchen practice of Trekchö or “cutting through.” \nWhat do we cut through? Conceptual delusion. In the context of Dzogchen\, we cut through the flimsy fantasy world of self-grasping and we do so swiftly\, emboldened by the simple recognition of the innate incorruptibility of our own primordial awareness or Buddha Nature. \nAs dharma students in 2018 we can celebrate the auspicious good fortune of not only this masterpiece having been translated into English\, but also the special insight of Khenpo Yeshi. A scholar in both Tibetan and English languages\, Khenpo Yeshi has received extensive trainings\, both academic and spiritual\, too numerous to list here\, and completed three-year meditative retreat under the guidance of the renowned Dzogchen master\, H.E. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. He currently lives in California and attends Berkeley as a PhD student. \nThis teaching represents the third installment of a multi-year series\, each year traversing a few more chapters. Please join us as we explore this cycle of Dzogchen teachings with Khenpo Yeshi at Drikung Namgyal Ling. \n  \nTeaching Location (see directions to the center\, below):\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nTeachings Fee – 2 days of teaching \n\n$55 non-members \n$40 Supporting Members & above\nFoundational Members are Free\n\nPer Session Fee: \n\n$20/session \, $30/day for non-members\n$10/session \, $20/day for Supporting Members or above\nFoundational Members are free\nWork Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance \n\n  \n\nFor More Information on this Event: \n\nBrennan Washburn\n(520)977-2136\nbrennan@drikungtucson.org \n\n  \n\nDirections to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center \nFrom Central Tucson (Freeway route):\n1. South on I-19 to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 17.5 miles south of the I-19/I-10 Interchange.\n2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.\n3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n6. House is second on the right.\n \nFrom Central Tucson (non-Freeway route):\n1. Take Valencia Road to Old Nogales Highway.\n2. South on Old Nogales Highway to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 13 miles south of Valencia Road and Old Nogales Highway.\n3. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.\n4. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n5. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n6. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n7. House is second on the right.\n \nFrom East Tucson (non-Freeway route from Tucson East side):\n1. South on Houghton Road past I-10 to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 19.5 miles south of I-10.\n2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 13 miles.\n3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n6. House is second on the right. \n\n\nLodging and Meals at the Center:\nThe center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations .Attendees may also car camp or erect a tent on the property grounds.   \nThe cost accommodation is $20/night indoor and $10/night for camping.  \nIndoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat\, and is otherwise available only as space permits. Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met. \nMeals are not provided but you are welcome to bring a meal or use center’s kitchen facilities for preparation. \nLodging in the Sahuarita/Green Valley Area:\nFor attendees seeking housing outside the center\, Sahaurita and Green Valley offer a number of inexpensive short-term options\, available just a few minutes away: \nVagabond Inn (Rate: $72/night+)\n19200 S Frontage Rd\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 625-0900\, vagabondinn.com \nComfort Inn (Rate: $94/night+)\n90 W Esperanza Blvd\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 399-3736\, choicehotes.com \nBest Western Green Valley Inn (Rate: $107/night+)\n111 South La Cañada Drive\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 625-2250\, bestwestern.com\n  URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-precious-treasury-of-the-basic-space-of-phenomena-part-2/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180421T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20180403T181521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T170744Z UID:10000613-1524304800-1524330000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Teachings on Tibetan Medicine with Drupon Thinley Ningpo and Amchi Konchok Karma DESCRIPTION:Amchi Konchok Karma is a highly accomplished monk and practicing doctor of Tibetan Medicine in the Drikung Kagyu Buddhist tradition. Amchi Karma will be teaching and holding interviews with practitioners at Drikung Namgyal Ling on Saturday\, April 14th and Sunday April 22nd\, and as availability permits. \nLimited interview spaces are available. Interview sessions will take about 20-30 minutes and cost $45. Medicine will also be available at additional cost. Please contact Pati Stein (pati.c.stein@gmail\, 520.465.1882) to schedule an interview appointment with Amchi Karma. \nDuring the morning of Saturday\, April 21st Drupon Thinley Ningpo will teach on the basics of healing through balancing the energies of body and mind. Drupon will also give instructions on Mahamudra meditation\, and guide the sangha on how to integrate body-mind through meditation practice.  In the afternoon\, Amchi Karma will give introductory teachings on the Gyud-Shi\, or the Four Medical Tantras. It is said that the Gyud-Shi was originally transmitted by Buddha Shakyamuni in the form of Medicine Buddha. The Gyud-Shi is revered as one of the most important texts in tradition of Tibetan Medicine\, and holds teachings on the basic sciences for healing the body-mind. \nTibetan medicine is the traditional medical system of Tibet. It uses a complex approach to diagnosis\, including techniques such as pulse analysis and urinalysis\, and the recommendation of behavior and dietary changes\, and organic medicines\, such as natural herbs and minerals. Tibetan Medicine also recommends the use of physical therapies (acupuncture\, body movement) to treat illness. \nTibetan medicine understands the body to be composed of three primary energies\, bile\, wind\, and phlegm. Wind regulates the nervous and sensory system\, and also breathing. Whereas bile regulates the heat in the body\, and phlegm regulates the cold in the body. When the energies are imbalanced by emotions\, distress\, or seasonal changes\, individuals will experience physical disease. \n \n——- \nAmchi Konchok Karma began his monastic education in 1994 at the prestigious Drikung Kagyu Institute in Dehradun. In 1998 he continued his studies at the Chambord Tibetan Institute in Darjeeling\, concentrating on the spiritual aspects of healing. He completed his studies successfully with the title of Doctor Of Tibetan Medicine. Beginning in 2004\, he taught and researched at the Songtsen Library in Dehradun and advanced his knowledge of medicine and buddhism\, which has helped him become a well educated doctor and accomplished Buddhist monk. In 2013\, Konchok Karma was appointed Secretary of the Office of HH Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpoche. At the same time he visited several countries in Europe and Asia giving lectures on Tibetan medicine. Konchok Karma shares his knowledge and expertise of Tibetan medicine with an intelligent mind and open heart for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nSuggested Donation \n\n$20.00 for morning session\n$20.00 for afternoon session\n$35.00 for full day of teachings\n\n\nSchedule\nApril 21\, 2018\nTibetan Medicine with Drupon Thinley Ningpo\n10am – 12pm \nLunch Break\n12pm – 2pm \nTibetan Medicine with Amchi Konchok Karma\n2pm – 5pm \n\nWorkstudy\nNo one is turned away due to lack of funds. Work-study is available in limited amounts and must be approved prior to attending. Please email us to request a work-study position URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/teachings-on-tibetan-medicine-with-drupon-thinley-ningpo-and-amchi-konchok-karma/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20180403T175607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T232809Z UID:10000410-1523786400-1523811600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Teachings on Ritual Music with Drupon Thinley Ningpo DESCRIPTION:Drupon Thinley Ningpo will teach us how to play traditional Tibetan ritual instruments\, such as drums\, cymbals\, and damaru. Music has been used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals for centuries\, and can enrich our daily practice as an offering to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. We will have the opportunity to play these instruments\, and also how to incorporate music into our practice\, so PLEASE bring your personal instruments to the teaching. \nSuggested Donation \n\n$15.00 for morning session\n$15.00 for afternoon session\n$25.00 for full day of teachings\n\nSchedule\nApril 15\, 2018\nMusic Teaching\n10am – 12pm \nLunch Break\n12pm – 2pm \nMusic Teaching\n2pm – 5pm \n\nWorkstudy\nNo one is turned away due to lack of funds. Work-study is available in limited amounts and must be approved prior to attending. Please email us to request a work-study position \n  URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/teachings-on-ritual-music-with-drupon-thinley-ningpo/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180304T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180304T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20180105T204402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T153639Z UID:10000401-1520161200-1520164800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Steps on the Path to Enlightenment: Exploring the Lamrim DESCRIPTION:The lamrim genre of Tibetan Buddhist texts is a practical and comprehensive way of organizing the Buddha’s teachings into a sequential method of practice leading to the ultimate goal of Enlightenment.  Lamrim is like a map which helps us understand how\, why and where the many different concepts and practices we may encounter fit together into a complete Buddhist path.  We know where we are\, where we’re going\, and how to get there.  It serves as a guide to our own journey\, and is itself the inner Buddhist worldview we develop in our own minds\, which aids us in overcoming the sufferings of samsara\, and in developing the ability to help others do the same.   \nThe lamrim literature originated with Atisha in the 11th century\, was spread by the early Kadampa masters at that time\, and different versions developed within all the Tibetan schools. The underlying topics are the same\, but the formats vary\, emphasizing different points and categories. Thorough grounding in the lamrim topics is the basis for all higher practices\, without which they do not lead to the intended result.  Gampopa’s classic\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, combines the Kadampa Lamrim tradition with Naropa’s Mahamudra tradition.  Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen calls it a critically important text to study as a foundation for the three year retreat. It is too lengthy to study in detail here within this short timeframe\, but can serve interested students as a valuable expansion on the topics covered in this series.    \nAn overview of the lamrim will be presented in a sequence of eight talks — a walk on the path through the forest\, with out every detail of each individual tree. Discussion and meditation on the topics will be included\, and time allowed for questions.  Lamrim is suitable for all levels of students.   \nThis event is free. \n================================ \nVen. Lhundub Daychen is a western Buddhist nun ordained in 1998\, who has engaged in study and practice for over 30 years\, primarily at the Deer Park Monastery and Buddhist Center near Madison\, Wisconsin\, and also at the University of Wisconsin.  She has received many teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, HE the Ganden Tri Rinpoche Lobsang Tenzin\, Geshe Lhundub Sopa Rinpoche\, Khensur Donyo Rinpoche\, Lama Zopa Rinpoche and other Gelug masters over the years\, and more recently from HE the Karmapa\, and Mingyur Rinpoche. \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo\, spiritual director for Drikung Namgyal Ling\, has asked Ven. Daychen to give these talks to help deepen our understanding of the path\, and she has graciously accepted. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/steps-on-the-path-to-enlightenment-exploring-the-lamrim-2018-03-04/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20180105T204402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T180044Z UID:10000400-1515927600-1515931200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Steps on the Path to Enlightenment: Exploring the Lamrim DESCRIPTION:The lamrim genre of Tibetan Buddhist texts is a practical and comprehensive way of organizing the Buddha’s teachings into a sequential method of practice leading to the ultimate goal of Enlightenment.  Lamrim is like a map which helps us understand how\, why and where the many different concepts and practices we may encounter fit together into a complete Buddhist path.  We know where we are\, where we’re going\, and how to get there.  It serves as a guide to our own journey\, and is itself the inner Buddhist worldview we develop in our own minds\, which aids us in overcoming the sufferings of samsara\, and in developing the ability to help others do the same.   \nThe lamrim literature originated with Atisha in the 11th century\, was spread by the early Kadampa masters at that time\, and different versions developed within all the Tibetan schools. The underlying topics are the same\, but the formats vary\, emphasizing different points and categories. Thorough grounding in the lamrim topics is the basis for all higher practices\, without which they do not lead to the intended result.  Gampopa’s classic\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, combines the Kadampa Lamrim tradition with Naropa’s Mahamudra tradition.  Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen calls it a critically important text to study as a foundation for the three year retreat. It is too lengthy to study in detail here within this short timeframe\, but can serve interested students as a valuable expansion on the topics covered in this series.    \nAn overview of the lamrim will be presented in a sequence of eight talks — a walk on the path through the forest\, with out every detail of each individual tree. Discussion and meditation on the topics will be included\, and time allowed for questions.  Lamrim is suitable for all levels of students.   \nThis event is free. \n================================ \nVen. Lhundub Daychen is a western Buddhist nun ordained in 1998\, who has engaged in study and practice for over 30 years\, primarily at the Deer Park Monastery and Buddhist Center near Madison\, Wisconsin\, and also at the University of Wisconsin.  She has received many teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, HE the Ganden Tri Rinpoche Lobsang Tenzin\, Geshe Lhundub Sopa Rinpoche\, Khensur Donyo Rinpoche\, Lama Zopa Rinpoche and other Gelug masters over the years\, and more recently from HE the Karmapa\, and Mingyur Rinpoche. \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo\, spiritual director for Drikung Namgyal Ling\, has asked Ven. Daychen to give these talks to help deepen our understanding of the path\, and she has graciously accepted. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/steps-on-the-path-to-enlightenment-exploring-the-lamrim/2018-01-14/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20171109T215929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171114T011750Z UID:10000396-1512208800-1512234000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Buddhism 101: A Deeper Understanding of Fundamentals w/ Venerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo DESCRIPTION:Can you name the 4 thoughts that turn the mind\, or describe the outer and inner preliminaries and their importance? Whether a new student or seasoned practitioner\, clearly understanding the fundamentals of the path dispels confusion and serves as the basis for all stages of the path to enlightenment. \nBy drawing on classic texts such as The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, Words of my Perfect Teacher\, and 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, Drupon Thinley Ningpo will oer his own heart instruction on the basics of Buddhism\, how to gain a firm understanding of the path to enlightenment and where to begin the journey. Introduction to the Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha\, the outer objects of refuge\, will be accompanied by the refuge ceremony itself in which all students are welcome to take the important 1st step toward transforming the mind of afflictive emotions and self-grasping into a mind of loving kindness and utter lucidity. \nNew students will nd his immense wisdom and warmth a true lamp to light the path\, and long term students will have a chance to brush up the basics and gain new insights on old knowledge. If you have been looking for a way to get into Buddhism\, and start at the beginning\, this precious opportunity cannot be missed. \nStudents be able to take home printed hand-outs and other training materials\, and the root texts mentioned above\, such as The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, will be available in the bookstore. \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo\nVenerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo has accomplished both the practice Five-fold Mahamudra and the profound\npath of the Six Yogas of Naropa. He has also received the entire body of Drikung Kagyu empowerments\, transmissions\,\nand instructions for advanced practice. In this way he completed the process of advanced training in\nall the profound and sacred traditions of Drikung Kagyu Buddhism and earned the title of Drupon “master of\nspiritual attainment.” \nDrupon now travels extensively with the blessing of H.H. Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang\, teaching the precious\nDharma and leading Dharma students in retreat\, and has established dharma centers in Wesley Chapel\, Florida\nand Tucson\, Arizona. For more information: drikungtucson.org/our-teachers/drupon-thinley-ningpo-rinpoche/ \nDownload Event Flyer URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/buddhism-101-a-deeper-understanding-of-fundamentals/2017-12-02/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170701T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170701T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20170607T152200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T152510Z UID:10000612-1498903200-1498928400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Hevajra and Six Yogas of Naropa Teaching DESCRIPTION:His Holiness\, The Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpoche\, has made it a priority to revitalize the tradition and practice of Hevajra in the Drikung Centers around the world. In May of 2016\, he did exactly that in Tucson\, Arizona\, when he blessed us with an Hevajra empowerment and teaching.\n \nOnce the main deity practice of none other than the renowned master\, Marpa Lotsawa and his consort\, Nairatmya\, transmission of this lineage practice had ceased for several hundred years until H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche restored the tradition. To deepen our understanding of this rare and precious tantra\, which includes instructions on the Six Yogas of Naropa\, Drupon Thinley Ningpo returns to Drikung Namgyal Ling. We will study both the root verses and detailed explication contained in the text\, Coermergent Hevajra and Six Dharma of Naropa\, by Rigdzin Chokyi Dragpa.\n \nCopies of the text\, a spiral-bound edition specially printed to celebrate His Holiness’s visit to Tucson\, will be available for $25.  URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/hevajra-and-six-yogas-of-naropa-teaching/2017-07-01/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170624T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20170607T151931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T170802Z UID:10000611-1498298400-1498323600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Prayer of Kuntuzangpo Teaching DESCRIPTION:Where can we find the unobstructed enlightened mind? “This self-arising great expanse\, beyond expression\, has neither the name samsara nor nirvana. Realizing this you are a Buddha. Not realizing this\, you are a being wandering in samsara.”  \n \nThe Prayer of Kuntuzangpo (Tibetan)\, also known as the Primordial Buddha Samantabadra (Sanskrit) instructs the sincere student on the view\, meditation and conduct of the nature of mind and how we stray from this Unchanging Goodness in our day to day lives.\n \nThis ancient and pithy prayer from the Dzogchen Ati Yoga Tantras was hidden by Guru Rinpoche and discovered in 1366 by the Great Awareness-Holder and tertön\, Rigdzin Godem\, in a cave of Zangzang Lhadrak in Tibet. It is from the 9th chapter of the Gonpa Zangthal or Northern Treasures.\n \nKhenpo Konchok Molam\, a highly educated Lama in the Drikung Kagyu lineage\, will help us to unravel its profound wisdom. Currently a resident lama at the White Lotus Buddhist Center\, he has taught extensively at the Kagyu College in Dehra Dun\, India\, and received extensive instruction under the guidance of his root guru\, Khenchen Thupten Ozer. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/prayer-of-kuntuzangpo/2017-06-24/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T143333 CREATED:20170516T180659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T181016Z UID:10000610-1495879200-1495990800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Yeshi returns to Tucson for the 12th year straight\, and this time he will lead us on a journey into Longchen Rabjam’s famous treatise\, The Chö Ying Dzöd\, The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena and its accompanying commentary. By elucidating this text\, Khenpo Yeshi will simultaneously introduce us to the work’s essential instruction on the profound Dzogchen practice of Trekchö or “cutting through.” \nWhat do we cut through? Conceptual delusion. In the context of Dzogchen\, we cut through the flimsy fantasy world of self-grasping and we do so swiftly\, emboldened by the simple recognition of the innate incorruptibility of our own primordial awareness or Buddha Nature. \nAs dharma students in 2017 we can celebrate the auspicious good fortune of not only this masterpiece having been translated into English\, but also the special insight of Khenpo Yeshi. A scholar in both Tibetan and English languages\, Khenpo Yeshi has received extensive trainings\, both academic and spiritual\, too numerous to list here\, and completed three-year meditative retreat under the guidance of the renowned Dzogchen master\, H.E. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. He currently lives in California and attends Berkeley as a PhD student. \nSince\, during the course of one weekend\, we will we only have enough time to cover the first few chapters\, this teaching will become the first of a multi-year series. Please join us as we begin this cycle of Dzogchen teachings with Khenpo Yeshi at Drikung Namgyal Ling. \nTexts will be available in our dharma store. \n\nSchedule (May 26 to 28):\n-May 26:  2pm-5pm\n-May 27-28 : 10-12 am and 2-5 pm \nTeaching Location (see directions to the center\, below):\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nTeachings Fee – 3 days teachings\n– $85 non-members \n– $60 Supporting Members & above\n– Foundational Members are Free \nPer Session Fee:\n– $20/session \, $40/day for non-members\n– $15/session \, $30/day for Supporting Members or above\n– Foundational Members are free\n– Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance  \nSchedule (May 26 to 28):\n-May 26:  2pm-5pm\n-May 27-28 : 10-12 am and 2-5 pm URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-precious-treasury-of-the-basic-space-of-phenomena-2/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR