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:20060101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070714T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070714T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 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:20260613T171712 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:20260613T171712 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:20260613T171712 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:20260613T171712 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:20260613T171712 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:20260613T171712 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:20260613T171712 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:20260613T171712 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:20260613T171712 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080905T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080905T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001522Z UID:10000306-1220572800-1220572800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Public Talk: The Four Noble Truths DESCRIPTION:In Buddhism\, the central teaching of the Buddha\, is comprised of a set of basic concepts known as The Four Noble Truths. First is the reality of suffering (Pali dukkha)\, which carries the meaning of impermanence and imperfection. Secondly\, suffering is caused by attachments\, cravings\, and desires (tanha). Thirdly\, suffering can be extinguished by breaking our attachment to desires (nirodha). Lastly\,\nthere is the path to the ending of suffering\, through following the Eightfold Path\, which provides ways to regulate and discipline behavior.\n\nLittle Chapel of All Nations\nAda Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85719(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information: Zehra Conner: 299-1083 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/public-talk-the-four-noble-truths-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080906T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080907T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001522Z UID:10000307-1220659200-1220745600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Lama Chopa Practice 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. \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-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080908T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20080909T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001523Z UID:10000159-1220832000-1220918400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:The Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva DESCRIPTION:The teachings on the Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva give practical advice on how to work with our own hearts and minds\, beginning wherever we are now\, so that we can discover our own potential for compassion\, love\, and wisdom. Bodhisattvas are those who have the courage to undertake the profound change in attitude to develop true compassion. They resolve to consider othersí needs as paramount and thus attain enlightenment for the sake of all sentient beings. They are carried beyond the limits imposed by the illusion of self and other and thus attain the direct realization of reality.\nThis special evening teaching event will be led by Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche\, and will occur Monday and Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm.\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nThese sessions are free and open to the general public.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!\n\nDirections (Central Tucson)\nï N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\nï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\nï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\nï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees\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/the-thirty-seven-practices-of-a-bodhisattva-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20081025T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20081025T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001523Z UID:10000161-1224892800-1224892800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Drikung Namgyal Ling 4th 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 24) 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-4th-annual-fall-yard-sale-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20081227T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20081227T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001525Z UID:10000339-1230336000-1230336000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Holiday Meditation Retreat & Pot-Luck DESCRIPTION:This is our second annual holiday retreat. Please join us for an hour or the day in meditation and pot-lunch and dinner.\nThis day-long retreat to include:\nï The Four Thoughts That Turn The Mind\nï Calm-Abiding Meditation\nï Amitabha Mantra Accumulation with Smoke Offering\nï Kungtuzangpo Prayer\nï Dedication\nParticipate at your own discretion. Come for an hour or two or the entire day! Drop-ins welcome anytime.\nCo-incident with the days meditation will be a pot-luck lunch and dinner. Please bring a dish to share.\nThis event is free ñ no charge or pre-registration is required. \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!\n\nDirections (Central Tucson)\nï N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\nï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\nï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\nï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees\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/holiday-meditation-retreat-pot-luck-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090314T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090314T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001525Z UID:10000337-1236988800-1236988800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Tibetan New Year (Losar) Celebration ! DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Losar – Tibetan New Year Tibetan Year 2136 – Earth Ox Year\, commences on February 25th. Due to scheduling needs\, we will be celebrating Losar on March 14th Activities will begin with a Fire Puja ritual ceremony led by Gape 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!(Click here to pre-register.) 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-6/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090508T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090508T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001529Z UID:10000387-1241740800-1241740800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:This special half-day Amitahba Practice is being held in conjunction with the center’s spiritual director\, Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche and his recent worldwide mantra accumulation efforts – along with the nuns of Samten Choling Nunnery in Eastern Tibet. \nThe intention of this great accumulation of mantras\, is to help ease the suffering of all sentient beings who have recently passed away and may be wandering and/or suffering in the intermediate state between death and re-birth.Location\n1871 N. King Street \nTucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/amitabha-meditation-practice-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090511T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090512T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001529Z UID:10000190-1242000000-1242086400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Commentary on the Bodhicitta and Pureland Prayers DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special two-evening teaching of commentary Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche on the Bodhicitta and Pureland Prayers contained within the Amitabha practice.If you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nThese sessions are free and open to the general public.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!\n\nDirections (Central Tucson)\nï N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\nï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\nï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\nï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees\n \nSaturday\, February 28 @ 10:30am – 12:00pm\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/commentary-on-the-bodhicitta-and-pureland-prayers-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090515T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090517T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001529Z UID:10000191-1242345600-1242518400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Three-Day Closed Practice 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 Amitabha 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$165. (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 9. You must have attended the Amitabha Empowerment the previous weekend\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 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/amitabha-three-day-closed-practice-retreat-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090715T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090715T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001530Z UID:10000397-1247616000-1247616000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Lama Chopa (Guru Yoga) Tsok Feast DESCRIPTION:The Jewel Ornament of Liberation teachings will be followed by a Lama Chopa (Guru Yoga) TsokñFeast on Wednesday\, 7/15\, from 7-9pm*.* Please bring a very small food offering of nuts\, fruit\, crackers\, cookies\, etc.\n \n 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\n\nDirections (Central Tucson)\nï N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\nï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\nï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\nï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees\n \n \nMatthew and Rachel’s House\n3935 North Country Club Road\, #36A\nTucson\, Arizona 85716\n(Click here for a map)\n \nFor More Information:\nMatthew Vasquez: 884-0554 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/lama-chopa-guru-yoga-tsok-feast-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090807T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090807T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001531Z UID:10000402-1249603200-1249603200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Public Talk: Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche DESCRIPTION:Bodhicitta: The Essence of All BuddhismThis is a free public talk given by the Most Venerable Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. This event is sponsored by Dharmakirti College. Please call 403-0830 for additional information. \n Benedictine Convent\n800 N.Country Club\nTucson AZ 85716 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/public-talk-khenchen-gyaltsen-rinpoche-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20091231T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20091231T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001533Z UID:10000223-1262217600-1262217600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Puja and Pot Luck DESCRIPTION:DNL New Years Puja – Summoning Good Fortune\nPlease join us for a special New Years Eve practice\, Tsok Feast\, and Pot Luck. Lama Chopa Tsok pot-luck\, Zhambala practice\, Amitabha smoke offering\, and dedication.\n\n6:00pm – Milarepa Supplication\n6:15pm – White Zhambhala\n6:45pm – Lama Chopa Tsok* – Guru Yoga with Pot Luck Food Offering\n8:45pm – Amitabha\, Smoke Offering\n9:00pm – Closing Dedication\n\nLast Year Garchen Rinpoche asked us to “buy a little house for the center.” We said\, “Yes\, Rinpoche! Of course.” :):)\n\nThis has actually always been the plan. Khenpo Sherab Ozer has asked us to work toward the purchase of property so the center can further assist beings. We have been quietly working toward this goal. We are now working in earnest to earnest. There are many ways to help – i.e.\, joining our membership or helping with our other fundraising efforts. Many of you have been helping and we are very grateful.\n\nAnother form of help is through practice. Garchen Rinpoche and Aboa Lama have gifted the center with a Treasure Vase and have asked that we gather and do Dzambala Practice together. Dzambala is a Deity practice for summoning good fortune for all. Let’s gather and work towards everyone having what they need for 2010.\n\nWhite Zhamabala is an excellent practice towards making good wishes towards all sentient beings in the year 2010. May ALL beings have their needs met this next year. 🙂\n\nPlease join us for this special practice\, pot luck\, and smoke offering celebration. You are welcome to come and go at their own discretion for any part or the whole evening.\n\n* The food theme for the pot-luck is Mexican. To coordinate food call Rachel\, 302-9142. But it is not required to bring food to participate in this event – as there will be plenty.\n\nDirections (Central Tucson)\nï N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\nï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\nï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\nï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees\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/new-years-eve-puja-and-pot-luck-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100325T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100325T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001536Z UID:10000461-1269475200-1269475200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Lama Chopa and Dzambhala Practices DESCRIPTION:If you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.As a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!\n\nDirections (Central Tucson)\n– N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\n– Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\n– Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\n– Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees\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/lama-chopa-and-dzambhala-practices-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100515T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100515T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001537Z UID:10000471-1273881600-1273881600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Vajrayogini Empowerment DESCRIPTION:Vajryogini is a female Buddha who embodies oneís innermost essence and is associated with the mother tantras of anutaratantra yoga. According to Tsongkapa\, her practice includes methods for preventing ordinary death\, awareness in the intermediate state or bardo and rebirth by transforming these into paths\, including the transformation of mundane daily activities into the enlightened state of mind.\nPlease Note:\nAchi Chokyi Drolma\, the protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage is an emanation of Vajrayogini. This empowerment is intended to support the Achi retreat with Drupon Rinpoche the following weekend of 5/21 – 5/23. However\, attendance of the empowerment is not required for the Retreat. Vajrayogini is the consort of Chakrasamvara\, the principle deity of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. \nComing in July & August 2010: H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche will be giving the Chakrasamvara empowerment at our sister center\, the Garchen Buddhist Institute in Chino Valley\, Arizona. \nLocation:\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/vajrayogini-empowerment-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100517T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100517T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001537Z UID:10000255-1274054400-1274054400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Public Talk: Interdependent Origination ñ Introduction to the Teachings of The Buddha DESCRIPTION:Samsara is the state of being caught\, or ìhung upî\, in the cyclic existence of karma: cause and effect\, or interdependent origination. Drupon Rinpoche will offer an introduction to meditation practice and the teachings of the Buddha in the context of interdependent origination or ìThe Wheel of Samsara.î\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!\n\nLocation:\nAda Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85719(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nMatthew Vasquez: 884-0554 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/public-talk-interdependent-origination-n-introduction-to-the-teachings-of-the-buddha-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100521T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100523T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001537Z UID:10000468-1274400000-1274572800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Achi 3-Day Open-Door Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Please Note:The Achi Chokyi Drolma meditation retreat has been changed to a mid-town Tucson location with an open-door type format. \nAchi Chokyi Droma is an enlightened being\, an emanation of Vajryogini\, who is the embodiment of all the buddhasí qualities such as wisdom\, activities and compassion. She manifests in many forms and in different ways according to what is necessary to benefit sentient beings\, as well as further the Dharma teachings. Among the many meditation styles available to us\, deity yoga preserved and perfected by the masters of Tibet is unsurpassed. The techniques of deity yoga allow us to access the vast nature of mind directly and personally.\n\nFriday\n 8:00am – 8:30am — Registration/Seating\n 8:30am – 12:00pm — Achi Empowerment (starts promptly)\n12:00pm – 1:30pm — Lunch Break\n 1:30pm – 3:30pm — Meditation\n 3:30pm – 4:00pm — Tea\n 4:00pm – 6:00pm — Meditation \nSaturday/Sunday\n 8:00am – 8:30am — Registration/Seating\n 8:30am – 10:00am — Meditation (starts promptly)\n10:00am – 10:30am — Tea\n10:30am – 12:00pm — Meditation\n12:00pm – 1:30pm — Lunch Break\n 1:30pm – 3:30pm — Meditation\n 3:30pm – 4:00pm — Tea\n 4:00pm – 6:00pm — Meditation\nParticipants may attend any or all sessions. Please bring your own lunch.\n\nRetreat Fees (suggested donation)\n \nSingle-session: $10\nAll 3-Days (incl empowerment): $100\nEmpowerment-only: $20 \nAttendance of the empowerment is not required to participate in this retreat. No one turned away for the lack of funds. Beginners are welcome.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! \n\nFor Additional Information\, Please Contact:\nAnn Danowitz at 631-8727 or\nMatthew Vasquez at 884-0554 or email\nmatthew@drikungkagyutucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-3-day-open-door-meditation-retreat-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100720T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100720T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171712 CREATED:20140813T001541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001541Z UID:10000475-1279584000-1279584000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Lama Chopa Tsok-Feast (Guru Rinpoche Day) DESCRIPTION:Lama Chopa Tsok-Feast (Guru Rinpoche Day) is a form of guru yoga whereby the meditation practitioner unifies his/her mind with the wisdom-mind of their teacher. This is a lively & festive practice with offerings of music\, food\, poetry and stories.Bring a wholesome dish to share for dinner\, as well as your bells (dorje)\, damarus\, horns\, poems and stories.\nLocation:\nMatthew and Rachel’s House\n3935 North Country Club Road\, #36A\nTucson\, Arizona 85716\n(Click here for a map)\nDirections (Central Tucson)\nï N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\nï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\nï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\nï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees \nFor More Information\nMatthew Vasquez: 884-0554 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/lama-chopa-tsok-feast-guru-rinpoche-day-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100721T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100721T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171713 CREATED:20140813T001541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001541Z UID:10000476-1279670400-1279670400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Mahamudra Aspiration Prayer\, Gyalwa Karmapa\, Rangjung Dorje DESCRIPTION:Mahamudra Aspiration The Karmapa\, ‘he who carries out the activity of all the buddhas\,’ was the first recognized incarnate lama in Tibetan history (1284-1339).His Aspiration of Mahamudra\, one of the most famous meditation manuals of all times\, clearly states the key points of the profound views of Mahamudra\, Madhyamika\, and Dzogchen. Contemplating this song points out the ultimate transmission – the realization of our innate wisdom. \nLocation:\nMatthew and Rachel’s House\n3935 N. Country Club Road\, #36A\nTucson\, Arizona 85716\n\nDirections: \nï N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\nï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\nï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\nï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees\n(Click here for a map)\nFor More Information\nMatthew Vasquez: 884-0554 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/mahamudra-aspiration-prayer-gyalwa-karmapa-rangjung-dorje-3/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100722T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100722T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171713 CREATED:20140813T001541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001541Z UID:10000477-1279756800-1279756800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Mahamudra Aspiration Prayer\, Gyalwa Karmapa\, Rangjung Dorje DESCRIPTION:Mahamudra Aspiration The Karmapa\, ‘he who carries out the activity of all the buddhas\,’ was the first recognized incarnate lama in Tibetan history (1284-1339).His Aspiration of Mahamudra\, one of the most famous meditation manuals of all times\, clearly states the key points of the profound views of Mahamudra\, Madhyamika\, and Dzogchen. Contemplating this song points out the ultimate transmission – the realization of our innate wisdom. \nLocation:\nMatthew and Rachel’s House\n3935 N. Country Club Road\, #36A\nTucson\, Arizona 85716\n\nDirections: \nï N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\nï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\nï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\nï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees\n(Click here for a map)\nFor More Information\nMatthew Vasquez: 884-0554 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/mahamudra-aspiration-prayer-gyalwa-karmapa-rangjung-dorje-4/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20101127T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20101127T000000 DTSTAMP:20260613T171713 CREATED:20140813T001541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001541Z UID:10000489-1290816000-1290816000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Study/Orientation Sessions - Yamantaka DESCRIPTION:In preparation for Garchen Rinpcohe’s Manjushri Yamantaka Empowerment and Teachings at DNL on December 10th & 11th\, there will be an oral-transmission of the Manjushri Yamantaka Accomplishment retreat text (Rigzin Chodrag/Nuden Dorje) by local sangha members – as requested by Garchen Rinpoche. He will not be able to give the oral-transmission of the text during the teachings – due to time constraints.\nThere will be 3 sessions offered and each session will be a complete reading of the long form of the text. If you’re interested in receiving this it is necessary to participate in only one complete oral-transmission session. It is okay to participate in this as often as you like. Each oral transmission session requires approximately 2 & 1/2 hours to complete. It’s recommended to allow a little extra wiggle-room time – in case the sessions run over time. \nGarchen Rinpoche has recommended that you receive the oral-transmission – if you are participating in the studying and practice of this text. It is not required or a pre-requisite to participate in these preparatory sessions to attend the Yamanataka Empowerment or Teachings on Dec 10/11 with Garchen Rinpoche. The oral transmission is only required if you are participating in the study/orientation group below. \nSchedule for Oral-Transmission Sessions: \n11/16 Tue. 6:30 – 9:00pm (Guru Rinpoche Day)\n11/20 Sat. 12:30 – 3:00pm\n11/24 Wed. 7:00 – 9:30pm \nStudy/Orientation Sessions (*Oral-transmission is required to participate) \n11/27 Sat. 12:30 – 2:00pm\n12/01 Wed. 7:00 – 8:30pm (Dakini Day)\n12/04 Sat. 12:30 – 2:00pm \nAll sessions will be at Rachel & Matthew’ home at 3935 N. Country Club #36A Please call them at 884-0554 for further info. It is not necessary to register for this – just arrive early or on time\, if you want the complete transmission. There is no charge for this. You may bring a simple snack\, flower(s) or incense offering to share – if you like. Dress comfortably for the 2 1/2 hour reading. \nMatthew and Rachel’s House\n3935 North Country Club Road\, #36A\nTucson\, Arizona 85716\n(Click here for a map) \nDirections (Central Tucson)\nï N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\nï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\nï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\nï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/studyorientation-sessions-yamantaka-4/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR