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:20040101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051211T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051211T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001501Z UID:10000011-1134259200-1134259200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Lama Chopa Tsok Feast & Potluck DESCRIPTION:Among the most profound of Tibetan Buddhist ritual ceremonies is the Lama Chopa Tsok Feast Offering. It is a ceremony of prayer\, chanting\, music\, meditation and a ritual feast. It contains all of the points of the Lamrim meditation on guru devotion\, presented in a way that directly appeals to our senses and emotions. The more devotion we have to our teacher\, the more there is the wish to make offerings to him\, and the Lama Chopa ceremony creates the opportunity for making many kinds of offering – food\, drink\, lights\, incense\, music\, and the best form of offering to the Guru\, which is the offering of practice itself; in this case the practice of doing the chanting\, visualizations and prayers of the first part of the ceremony and the meditation on the Lamrim which forms the second part of the ritual. And since the guru is the highest object of offering\, the merit created is enormous.\n \nSunday\, December 11\, 4:30 pm\n \nPati Stein\n1871 N. King Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85749\n(Click here for a map) \n \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/lama-chopa-tsok-feast-potluck-3/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051216T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051216T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001502Z UID:10000015-1134691200-1134691200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Special Evening Phowa Practice DESCRIPTION:This is a special evening Phowa practice with Khenpo Rinpoche. Please bring your cushion!ìThe meditation practice of Amitabha Buddha and the Pureland is geared to ordinary peopleÖ (and) is oneís own stainless primordial awareness. If\, from moment to moment\, you regain and retain your own primordial enlightened nature: that is the Pureland. Everything comes from your own mind. Understand that\, remain there: That is the Pureland.î \nFriday\, December 16\, 6:30 pm\n \nPati Stein\n1871 N. King Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85749\n(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/special-evening-phowa-practice-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060108T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060108T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001502Z UID:10000013-1136678400-1136678400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Annual DNL Sangha Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Annual Drikung Namgyal Ling Sangha Meeting wiil be held from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday\, January 8th\, 2006. Sangha members are invited to hear about our center’s plans and progress\, finances\, teaching schedule and more. \n\nHistoric Y Building\n738 N. 5th Ave\nTucson\, Arizona 85705\n(Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/annual-dnl-sangha-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060113T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060113T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001502Z UID:10000018-1137110400-1137110400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Dharma Movie Night DESCRIPTION:This Months’s Program:“The Cup” (Phorpa) by Khyentse NorbuJoin us for a viewing of both classic and recent Tibetan and dharma movies\, as well as occassional video from lama and sangha member travels. We strive to obtain rare and unusual movie and documentary footage to support this program.Video requests may be submitted to inquiries@drikungkagyutucson.org. \n\nDharma Movie Night occurs each month at the address below. We ask a small donation to offset DVD/tape rental and refeshment costs. All profits go to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center Development Fund.\n \nOne Friday Evening Every Month\n \nPati Stein\n1871 N. King Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85749\n(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/dharma-movie-night-6/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060121T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060121T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001502Z UID:10000021-1137801600-1137801600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Losar Celebration Benefit DESCRIPTION:Join Us In Celebrating Tibetan New Year! Tibetan Year 2133 – Fire Dog Year\, commences on February 28th. In preparation of seeing Khenpo Ozer depart for teachings in Germany\, we are celebrating Losar a little earlier this year! This day’s activities will also herald in our 2006 fundraising drive to purchase property for the center. Activities will begin with a Fire Puja ritual ceremony led by Khenpo Ozer\, followed by the hanging of prayer flags. Following the rituals\, traditional Tibetan fare prepared by a local Tibetan chef. Come and join us for Tibetan music\, video\, cuisine and conversation! A small donation of $10. is requested. All profits will benefit the Drikung Namgyal Ling Building Fund. This event is RSVP\, to better enable us to purchase ingredients and prepare the meal. Please let us know that you will be attending by sending email to pati@drikungkagyutucson.org. May all beings benefit! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/losar-celebration-benefit-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060203T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001502Z UID:10000029-1138924800-1138924800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Lama Chopa Tsok Feast & Potluck DESCRIPTION:Among the most profound of Tibetan Buddhist ritual ceremonies is the Lama Chopa Tsok Feast Offering. It is a ceremony of prayer\, chanting\, music\, meditation and a ritual feast. It contains all of the points of the Lamrim meditation on guru devotion\, presented in a way that directly appeals to our senses and emotions. The more devotion we have to our teacher\, the more there is the wish to make offerings to him\, and the Lama Chopa ceremony creates the opportunity for making many kinds of offering – food\, drink\, lights\, incense\, music\, and the best form of offering to the Guru\, which is the offering of practice itself; in this case the practice of doing the chanting\, visualizations and prayers of the first part of the ceremony and the meditation on the Lamrim which forms the second part of the ritual. And since the guru is the highest object of offering\, the merit created is enormous.\nPlease RSVP Pati Stein at 465-1882 if you wish to attend this event. Bring a small vegetarian dish to share! \n\nPati Stein\n1871 N. King Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85749\n(Click here for a map) \n \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/lama-chopa-tsok-feast-potluck-4/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060210T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060210T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001502Z UID:10000020-1139529600-1139529600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Dharma Movie Night DESCRIPTION:This Months’s Program:“Kalachakra: The Wheel of Time”Join us for a viewing of both classic and recent Tibetan and dharma movies\, as well as occasional video from lama and sangha member travels. We strive to obtain rare and unusual movie and documentary footage to support this program.Video requests may be submitted to inquiries@drikungkagyutucson.org. \n\nDharma Movie Night occurs each month at the address below. We ask a small donation to offset DVD/tape rental and refeshment costs. All profits go to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center Development Fund.\n \nOne Friday Evening Every Month\n \nPati Stein\n1871 N. King Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85749\n(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/dharma-movie-night-7/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060311T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060311T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001503Z UID:10000019-1142035200-1142035200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Dharma Movie Night DESCRIPTION:This Months’s Program: “Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion” Join us for a viewing of both classic and recent Tibetan and dharma movies\, as well as occasional video from lama and sangha member travels. We strive to obtain rare and unusual movie and documentary footage to support this program.Video requests may be submitted to inquiries@drikungkagyutucson.org. \n Dharma Movie Night occurs each month at the address below. We ask a small donation to offset DVD/tape rental and refeshment costs. All profits go to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center Development Fund. \nOne Friday Evening Every Month \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/dharma-movie-night-8/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060414T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060414T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001503Z UID:10000017-1144972800-1144972800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:White Tara Practice & Achi Chokyi Drolma Tsok Feast DESCRIPTION:In Recognition of H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s 70th Birthday Please join Khenpo Rinpoche and sangha members is a Tsok Feast and White Tara Practice to honor His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche’s birthday. Please bring a small vegetarian dish to share. \n For more information and location details\, please contact Zehra Conner: 299-1083 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/white-tara-practice-achi-chokyi-drolma-tsok-feast-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060507T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060507T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001503Z UID:10000106-1146960000-1146960000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:DNL Second Bi-Annual Yard Sale DESCRIPTION:3525 East FairmontTucson\, Arizona 85716\n(between Dodge and Palo Verde\, 4 blocks North of Speedway)\n(Click here for a map) \n\nYour donation of saleable used items is greatly appreciated! All proceeds go to the Center Building Fund. You can also help by volunteering at the yard sale itself.\nPlease consider donating: \n\nHousehold goods: kitchen items\, small appliances\, cooking & serving dishes\nBicycles\nExercise equipment\nClothing in good condition\nJewelry\nFramed artwork\nTools\nMusical instruments\nUsable Computers\nOther items of value – please take the opportunity to do some spring cleaning\, and give us your recycled items. 🙂\nNo major appliances please. All items that do not sell will be donated to Casa De Los Ninosí Thrift Store.\nYour items may be dropped off anytime on Saturday (May 6) or on Sunday Morning between 6-9am\, at 3525 East Fairmont.\nYou may also arrange to have your donated items picked up earlier. Please call Pati at 465-1882 or Helene at 982-4822.\n\nAlso\, please consider volunteering for an hour at the yard sale. We can use an extra 3 pairs of hands!\n\nMay all beings benefit! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/dnl-second-bi-annual-yard-sale-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060707T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060707T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001506Z UID:10000143-1152230400-1152230400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Lama Chopa Tsok Feast DESCRIPTION:Among the most profound of Tibetan Buddhist ritual ceremonies is the Lama Chopa Tsok Feast Offering. It is a ceremony of prayer\, chanting\, music\, meditation and a ritual feast. It contains all of the points of the Lamrim meditation on guru devotion\, presented in a way that directly appeals to our senses and emotions. The more devotion we have to our teacher\, the more there is the wish to make offerings to him\, and the Lama Chopa ceremony creates the opportunity for making many kinds of offering – food\, drink\, lights\, incense\, music\, and the best form of offering to the Guru\, which is the offering of practice itself; in this case the practice of doing the chanting\, visualizations and prayers of the first part of the ceremony and the meditation on the Lamrim which forms the second part of the ritual. And since the guru is the highest object of offering\, the merit created is enormous. Please RSVP Zehra Conner at 299-1083 if you wish to attend this event.\nPlease bring a small dish of “finger food” to share! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/lama-chopa-tsok-feast-3/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060722T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060722T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001506Z UID:10000144-1153526400-1153526400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Dharma Movie Night DESCRIPTION:This Months’s Program: “The Saltmen of Tibet” This month’s selction is a Golden Gate Award Winner and an Official Selection of the Sundance Film Festival (1998).Join us for a viewing of both classic and recent Tibetan and dharma movies\, as well as occasional video from lama and sangha member travels. We strive to obtain rare and unusual movie and documentary footage to support this program.Video requests may be submitted to inquiries@drikungkagyutucson.org. \n Dharma Movie Night occurs each month at the address below. We ask a small donation to offset DVD/tape rental and refeshment costs. All profits go to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center Development Fund. \nOne Friday Evening Every Month \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/dharma-movie-night-9/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060915T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060920T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001505Z UID:10000119-1158278400-1158710400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual Amitayus Long-Life Retreat DESCRIPTION:Being born as a human being is considered extremely precious\, as it is the best platform for spiritual practice. Only humans have the right amount of suffering ó our inspiration toward religion ó and the leisure with which to pursue that path. The human birth\, used correctly\, becomes a tool that benefits both self and all others. Through relying on Buddha Amitayus\, we can be protected from untimely death and increase our life span\, allowing us to make full use of the opportunity now at hand\, i.e.\, our human body. Moreover\, the practice of Amitayus itself becomes a means to make meaningful this human existence. \n Amitayus practice is traditionally done at the beginning of the preliminary practices (Ngˆndro)\, as insurance that the practitioner will live to complete their full commitment. It is also accumulated at the start of any long retreat. This particular Amitayus practice\, called Drupay Gyalmoís Longevity Practice\, is an important practice for the Drikung lineage\, which traces it to a great Indian dakini (Machik Drupay Gyalmo) who taught it to Rechungpa (one of Milarepaís main disciples). This is a wonderful opportunity for practitioners to practice together in a traditional\, intensive and intimate retreat setting with an accomplished master. \n This five-day closed retreat is our second annual fall retreat\, and registration is limited to 25 persons. The retreat will begin on Friday evening with an empowerment ceremony\, and be followed by five days of meditation and instruction. As this retreat is closed\, pre-registration is required\, and attendees will need to remain on-site throughout the retreat. Led by Drupon Thinley Nyingpo Rinpoche\, this retreat will be held at our sister center\, Garchen Buddhist Institute\, in the tranquil high-desert surrounds of Chino Valley\, Arizona\, four hours North of Tucson.\nRetreat Fees\n$375. (includes meals & lodging)\nLocation\nGarchen Buddhist Institute\nChino Valley\, Arizona\n(Please see Retreat Flyer for detailed directions)\nRetreat Fees & Lodging\nRetreat fees include all meals and lodging in a common area\, as well as required ritual items. Participants are expected to share in all kitchen and clean-up duties. Alternative accommodations including dormitory rooms or camping are available for an additional fee. The dormitory includes four double-occupancy rooms at a cost $20/person/night for double occupancy and $30/person/night for single occupancy.\nCamping is available at $4/night. If you wish to book alternative accommodation\, you must do so directly with Garchen Buddhist Institute. Please contact Trisha at Garchen Institute to make reservations. (Email: questions@garchen.net\, Phone: 928-925-1237)\nPre-registration is required and must be made by Friday\, August 18.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! \n\nTo Place Your Reservation or for Additional Information\, Please Contact:\nPati Stein\nPhone: (520) 465-1882\nEmail: pati@drikungkagyutucson.org \n\n(Click here to download a retreat flyer.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/2nd-annual-amitayus-long-life-retreat-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061118T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061118T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001509Z UID:10000160-1163808000-1163808000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Dharma Movie Night DESCRIPTION:This Months’s Program: “Life of Buddha\, The True Story of the Man Who Changed the World” by Martin Meissonnier (2004)Join us for a viewing of both classic and recent Tibetan and dharma movies\, as well as occasional video from lama and sangha member travels. We strive to obtain rare and unusual movie and documentary footage to support this program.Video requests may be submitted to inquiries@drikungkagyutucson.org. \n Dharma Movie Night occurs each month at the address below. We ask a small donation to offset DVD/tape rental and refeshment costs. All profits go to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center Development Fund. \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/dharma-movie-night-10/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061210T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061210T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001509Z UID:10000158-1165708800-1165708800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:DNL Annual Fall Yard Sale DESCRIPTION:3525 East FairmontTucson\, Arizona 85716\n(between Dodge and Palo Verde\, 4 blocks N of Speedway)\n(Click here for a map) \n\nYour donation of saleable used items is greatly appreciated! You can also help by volunteering at the yard sale itself.\nPlease consider donating: \n\nHousehold goods: kitchen items\, small appliances\, cooking & serving dishes\nBicycles\nExercise equipment\nClothing in good condition\nJewelry\nFramed artwork\nTools\nMusical instruments\nUsable Computers\nOther items of value – please take the opportunity to do some spring cleaning\, and give us your recycled items. 🙂\nNo major appliances please. All items that do not sell will be donated to the Beacon Foundation.\nYour items may be dropped off on Saturday\, December 9 between 9am and 5pm\, or on Sunday\, December 10\, between 6-9am\, at 3525 East Fairmont.\nYou may also arrange to have your donated items picked up earlier. Please call Pati at 465-1882 or Helene at 982-4822.\n\nAlso\, please consider volunteering for an hour at the yard sale. We can use an extra 3 pairs of hands!\n\nMay all beings benefit! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/dnl-annual-fall-yard-sale-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070216T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070216T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001509Z UID:10000063-1171584000-1171584000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Tibetan New Year (Losar) Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Tibetan New Year! Tibetan Year 2134 – Fire Pig Year\, commences on February 17th. Activities will begin with a Fire Puja ritual ceremony led by Khenpo Ozer\, followed by the hanging of prayer flags. Following the rituals\, traditional Tibetan fare prepared by Lama Gyaltsen (Drupon Rinpoche’s brother) will be served. Come and join us for Tibetan music\, video\, cuisine and conversation! A small donation of $15. is requested. All profits will benefit the Drikung Namgyal Ling Building Fund. This event is RSVP\, to better enable us to purchase ingredients and prepare the meal. Please let us know that you will be attending by sending email to pati@drikungkagyutucson.org. May all beings benefit! \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/tibetan-new-year-losar-celebration-4/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070330T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070330T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001511Z UID:10000072-1175212800-1175212800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Loving Kindness and Compassion: Finding Happiness in an Imperfect World DESCRIPTION:This Event is a Public TalkìWe 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.\nThis event is free.\n \n\n\nUniversity of Arizona\nCESL Building\, Room 102\nTucson\, Arizona 85716\n(Click here for a location map)\n(Click here for parking information.) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/loving-kindness-and-compassion-finding-happiness-in-an-imperfect-world-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070609T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070609T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001516Z UID:10000232-1181347200-1181347200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Sangha Meditation: Practice\, Study and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This summer program will be an opportunity for folks who are new to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation practice\, to receive introductory meditation instruction\, guidance and support in establishing a meditation or Dharma practice in their day-to-day lives. Veteran meditation practitioners are encouraged to come and contribute to the group meditation environment\, as well as deepen in their own practice.We will be practicing calm-abiding\, bodhicitta (awakened-heart)\, taking refuge in the three jewels\, and contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind. Together these practices form the basis to all other advanced meditation practices. By listening and discussing related teachings and commentary given by Khenpo Sherab Rinpoche\, Garchen Rinpoche\, Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche and others\, we will learn how to apply the Holy Dharma. The intention is to stabilize our body\, speech and minds through sangha meditation practice. We will examine how to apply this in our daily lives\, so as to ease suffering and be a lamp unto the world.\nThe curriculum for this group has been organized by Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche and Khenchen\nKonchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche specifically for their students in Tucson. If enough people express interest in this group it will become a weekly group at summerís end\, so as to abide by Khenpo Ozerís wishes tocome together as a sangha while he is away teaching in Tibet the next couple of years.\nThese sessions will be facilitated by fellow sangha member\, Matthew Vasquez at the request of Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact him at 884-0554 or matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org. Individual meditation instruction is available upon request.\nThese sessions are free and open to the general public. Any donations offered will be contributed to Drikung\nNamgyal Ling. \n\n \nSaturday’s June 9\, July 14\, and August 18 @ 10am-1pm\n \nMatthew and Rachel’s House\n3935 North Country Club Road\, #36A\nTucson\, Arizona 85716\n(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nMatthew Vasquez: 884-0554 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/sangha-meditation-practice-study-and-discussion-49/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070610T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070610T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001516Z UID:10000236-1181433600-1181433600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Study Group - Maintaining Mindfulness in Daily Life DESCRIPTION:This discussion group will review practitioner’s notes from Traga Rinpoche’s “Maintaining Mindfullness in Daily Life” teachings held on Saturday and Sunday\, June 2 and 3. Please bring light\, healthy finger foods to share.\n \nSunday\, June 10 @ 5:30pm\n \n1141 Saddlewood Ranch Drive\nTucson\, Arizona 85745\n(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nZehra Conner: 299-1083 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/study-group-maintaining-mindfulness-in-daily-life-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070617T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070617T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001515Z UID:10000222-1182038400-1182038400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Annual Sangha Potluck Picnic DESCRIPTION:Our dear Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche will be leaving soon to spend a few years in Tibet. He will be back in Tucson for only a few short days in mid-June. We are holding our first annual sangha picnic/potluck in his honor in the cool pines of Mount Lemon. Please join us for good food\, good company\, and parting words from Khenpo Rinpoche.(Click here to pre-register.)\nDate: June 17th\nTime: 12 – 4pm\n\nPlace: Rose Canyon Lake Picnic Area\n Mile Post 17 on Mount Lemon Highway\n 1st Ramada on the Left\n (Look for the prayer flags!)\nPlease bring a vegetarian dish to share. Please contact Pati at 465-1882 if you would like to carpool\, or are able to furnish rides.\nPlease note that there is a $5 day use fee per vehicle traveling to Mt Lemmon.\nLooking forward to seeing you there! 🙂 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/annual-sangha-potluck-picnic-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070714T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070714T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001516Z UID:10000230-1184371200-1184371200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Sangha Meditation: Practice\, Study and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This summer program will be an opportunity for folks who are new to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation practice\, to receive introductory meditation instruction\, guidance and support in establishing a meditation or Dharma practice in their day-to-day lives. Veteran meditation practitioners are encouraged to come and contribute to the group meditation environment\, as well as deepen in their own practice.We will be practicing calm-abiding\, bodhicitta (awakened-heart)\, taking refuge in the three jewels\, and contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind. Together these practices form the basis to all other advanced meditation practices. By listening and discussing related teachings and commentary given by Khenpo Sherab Rinpoche\, Garchen Rinpoche\, Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche and others\, we will learn how to apply the Holy Dharma. The intention is to stabilize our body\, speech and minds through sangha meditation practice. We will examine how to apply this in our daily lives\, so as to ease suffering and be a lamp unto the world.\nThe curriculum for this group has been organized by Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche and Khenchen\nKonchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche specifically for their students in Tucson. If enough people express interest in this group it will become a weekly group at summerís end\, so as to abide by Khenpo Ozerís wishes tocome together as a sangha while he is away teaching in Tibet the next couple of years.\nThese sessions will be facilitated by fellow sangha member\, Matthew Vasquez at the request of Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact him at 884-0554 or matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org. Individual meditation instruction is available upon request.\nThese sessions are free and open to the general public. Any donations offered will be contributed to Drikung\nNamgyal Ling. \n\n \nSaturday’s June 9\, July 14\, and August 18 @ 10am-1pm\n \nMatthew and Rachel’s House\n3935 North Country Club Road\, #36A\nTucson\, Arizona 85716\n(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nMatthew Vasquez: 884-0554 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/sangha-meditation-practice-study-and-discussion-48/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070727T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070727T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001517Z UID:10000243-1185494400-1185494400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Lama Chopa Tsok Feast DESCRIPTION:Among the most profound of Tibetan Buddhist ritual ceremonies is the Lama Chopa Tsok Feast Offering. It is a ceremony of prayer\, chanting\, music\, meditation and a ritual feast. It contains all of the points of the Lamrim meditation on guru devotion\, presented in a way that directly appeals to our senses and emotions. The more devotion we have to our teacher\, the more there is the wish to make offerings to him\, and the Lama Chopa ceremony creates the opportunity for making many kinds of offering – food\, drink\, lights\, incense\, music\, and the best form of offering to the Guru\, which is the offering of practice itself; in this case the practice of doing the chanting\, visualizations and prayers of the first part of the ceremony and the meditation on the Lamrim which forms the second part of the ritual. And since the guru is the highest object of offering\, the merit created is enormous. Please RSVP Pati Stein at 465-1882 if you wish to attend this event.Location: 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-tsok-feast-4/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070830T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070904T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001511Z UID:10000073-1188432000-1188864000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Closed Retreat DESCRIPTION:Medicine Buddha (Sangye Menla in Tibetan) is a practice commonly performed by Tibetan doctors\, intended to heal those suffering ignorance and the resulting afflictive emotions\, and awakening their (and our) Buddha nature. \n This five-day closed retreat is our third annual fall retreat\, and registration is limited to 25 persons. The retreat will begin on Thursday evening with an empowerment ceremony\, and be followed by five days of meditation and instruction. As this retreat is closed\, pre-registration is required\, and attendees will need to remain on-site throughout the retreat. Led by Drupon Thinley Nyingpo Rinpoche\, this retreat will be held at our sister center\, Garchen Buddhist Institute\, in the tranquil high-desert surrounds of Chino Valley\, Arizona\, four hours North of Tucson.\nRetreat Fees\n$375. (includes meals & lodging) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/medicine-buddha-closed-retreat-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070907T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070907T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001518Z UID:10000247-1189123200-1189123200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Empowerment DESCRIPTION:This Amitabha Empowerment will be followed by two days (Saturday and Sunday) of Bardo teachings\, also given by Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche.\n \n 1871 N. King StreetTucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/amitabha-empowerment-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070909T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070909T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001519Z UID:10000252-1189296000-1189296000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Annual DNL Sangha Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is our annual Drikung Namgyal Ling Sangha Meeting. We’ll be discussing our recent and future center activities\, present a report on the center’s finances\, and accept nominations for the board of directors.This meeting will take place immediately following the Bardo Teachings. \n 1871 N. King StreetTucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/annual-dnl-sangha-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20071020T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20071020T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001517Z UID:10000245-1192838400-1192838400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Drikung Namgyal Ling 3rd Annual Fall Yard Sale DESCRIPTION:1871 N. King StreetTucson\, Arizona 85749\n(East side of Tucson)\n(Click here for a map) \n\nYour donation of saleable used items is greatly appreciated! All proceeds go to the Center Building Fund. You can also help by volunteering at the yard sale itself.\nPlease consider donating: \n\nHousehold goods: kitchen items\, small appliances\, cooking & serving dishes\nBicycles\nExercise equipment\nClothing in good condition\nJewelry\nFramed artwork\nTools\nMusical instruments\nUsable Computers\nOther items of value – please take the opportunity to do some spring cleaning\, and give us your recycled items. 🙂\nNo major appliances please.\nYour items may be dropped off anytime on Friday (October 19) or on Saturday Morning between 7-10am\, at 1871 N. King Street\, Tucson\, AZ 85749.\nTo arrange to have your donated items picked up earlier\, please call Pati at 465-1882.\n\nAlso\, please consider volunteering for an hour at the yard sale. We can use an extra 3 pairs of hands!\n\nMay all beings benefit! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/drikung-namgyal-ling-3rd-annual-fall-yard-sale-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080216T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080216T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001520Z UID:10000271-1203120000-1203120000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Tibetan New Year (Losar) Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Losar – Tibetan New Year! Tibetan Year 2135 – Earth Mouse Year\, commences on February 8th. Due to scheduling needs\, we will be celebrating Losar on February 16th Activities will begin with a Fire Puja ritual ceremony led by Gape Lama and Abao Lama of Garchen Buddhist Institute\, followed by the hanging of prayer flags. Following the rituals\, traditional Tibetan food will be served. Come and join us for Tibetan music\, video\, cuisine and conversation! A small donation of $15. is requested. All profits will benefit the Drikung Namgyal Ling Building Fund. This event is RSVP\, to better enable us to purchase ingredients and prepare the meal. Please let us know that you will be attending by registering online by clicking here or by sending email to pati@drikungkagyutucson.org. May all beings benefit! \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/tibetan-new-year-losar-celebration-5/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080321T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080321T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001513Z UID:10000088-1206057600-1206057600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Lama Chopa Practice Instruction DESCRIPTION:Lama Chopa meditation practice 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.It is the Guru Yoga practice of Lord Jigten Sumgon\, who was an incarnation of Nagarjuna\, and the founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. Lord Jigten Sumgon says\, “From today on\, with one-pointed devotion pray to your great master and practice according to what he teaches. Thus\, it is certain you will achieve the ultimate accomplishment (Buddhahood).”\nTraga Rinpoche will lead us in this practice\, and provide teachings regarding its meaning. \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/lama-chopa-practice-instruction-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080323T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080323T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001513Z UID:10000209-1206230400-1206230400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Potluck Supper with Traga Rinpoche DESCRIPTION:A potluck supper will be held in Traga Rinpoche’s honor following the teaching on Lord Jitgen Sumgon.This may be your last opportunity to visit with Traga Rinpoche before he makes an extended trip to Tibet.\nPlease bring a small dish to share with others. Call Zehra at 299-1083 for more details.\nZehra Conner1141 N. Saddlewood Ranch DriveTucson\, Arizona 85745 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information: Zehra Conner: 299-1083 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/potluck-supper-with-traga-rinpoche-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080516T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080518T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T155537 CREATED:20140813T001514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001514Z UID:10000211-1210896000-1211068800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:3-Day Vajrasattva Closed Retreat DESCRIPTION:This three-day closed retreat is our annual Spring retreat\, and registration is limited to 14 persons. The retreat will begin on Friday morning and be followed by three days of meditation and instruction. Please note that this retreat requires prior attendance to the Vajrasattva Empowerment.As this retreat is closed\, pre-registration is required\, and attendees will need to remain on-site throughout the retreat. Led by Drupon Thinley Nyingpo Rinpoche\, this retreat will be held at a private residence in Sonoita\, Arizona\, 45 minutes South of Tucson.\nRetreat Fees\n$175. (includes meals & lodging)\nLodging in a common area. All required ritual items provided. Participants are expected to share in all cooking and clean-up duties.\nPre-registration is required and must be made by Saturday\, May 10. You must have attended the Vajrasattva Empowerment the previous weekend (May 10/11). \nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! \n\nTo Place Your Reservation or for Additional Information\, Please Contact:\nRachel Hopkins\nPhone: (520) 884-0554\nEmail: rachel@drikungkagyutucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/3-day-vajrasattva-closed-retreat-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR