BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drikung Namgyal Ling - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Drikung Namgyal Ling X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Drikung Namgyal Ling REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20040101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070216T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20070216T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20061210T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061210T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20061118T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20061118T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20060915T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060920T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20060722T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060722T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20060707T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060707T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20060507T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060507T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20060414T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060414T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20060311T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060311T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20060210T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060210T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20060203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060203T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20060121T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060121T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20060113T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060113T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20060108T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20060108T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20051216T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051216T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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:20051211T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20051211T000000 DTSTAMP:20260616T034937 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 END:VCALENDAR