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:20120101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T044059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170314T214827Z UID:10000361-1491127200-1491134400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nBy popular request we will practice Ngondro every Sunday.  Our schedule will be as follows: \n-Refuge 10 am – recitations and prostrations \n-Vajrasattva 11am – recitation\, meditation\, and purification \nIn samsara\, there are three types of suffering – suffering in the making\, the suffering of change\, and the suffering of suffering. Ones should meditate with fierce renunciation in the knowledge that the intrinsic nature of these three is like a building blazing with fire. Having established the difficulty of obtaining the freedoms and advantages\, ones should train in the ordinary preliminaries\, and then undertake them. \nThe founder to the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, Lord Jigten Sumgon stated\, “Ngondro is even more important than the higher practices.” It has also been said that sincerely practicing only Ngondro will lead to enlightenment since all mind training techniques leading to enlightenment are included within it! \nIf you have always wanted to complete the preliminaries\, but needed the support of a group\, or are new and want to deepen your understanding and commitment this Sunday practice is for you. \nBeginners are very welcome at this practice. \n* After the practice we will have an optional pot luck lunch for those who wish to enjoy the good company and quietude of the Sahuarita location. * URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-4-2017-02-12/2017-04-02/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170322T203000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T050935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T150945Z UID:10000370-1490209200-1490214600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/weekly-meditation-practice-7-2018-02-21/2017-03-22/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T044059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T195602Z UID:10000360-1484474400-1484481600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nBy popular request we will practice Ngondro every Sunday.  Our schedule will be as follows: \n-Refuge 10 am – recitations and prostrations \n-Vajrasattva 11am – recitation\, meditation\, and purification \nIn samsara\, there are three types of suffering – suffering in the making\, the suffering of change\, and the suffering of suffering. Ones should meditate with fierce renunciation in the knowledge that the intrinsic nature of these three is like a building blazing with fire. Having established the difficulty of obtaining the freedoms and advantages\, ones should train in the ordinary preliminaries\, and then undertake them. \nThe founder to the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, Lord Jigten Sumgon stated\, “Ngondro is even more important than the higher practices.” It has also been said that sincerely practicing only Ngondro will lead to enlightenment since all mind training techniques leading to enlightenment are included within it! \nIf you have always wanted to complete the preliminaries\, but needed the support of a group\, or are new and want to deepen your understanding and commitment this Sunday practice is for you. \nBeginners are very welcome at this practice. \n* After the practice we will have an optional pot luck lunch for those who wish to enjoy the good company and quietude of the Sahuarita location. * URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-4-2017-01-15/2017-01-15/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170108T093000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T044059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T195434Z UID:10000579-1483867800-1483867800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nBy popular request we will practice Ngondro every Sunday.  Our schedule will be as follows: \n-Refuge 10 am – recitations and prostrations \n-Vajrasattva 11am – recitation\, meditation\, and purification \nIn samsara\, there are three types of suffering – suffering in the making\, the suffering of change\, and the suffering of suffering. Ones should meditate with fierce renunciation in the knowledge that the intrinsic nature of these three is like a building blazing with fire. Having established the difficulty of obtaining the freedoms and advantages\, ones should train in the ordinary preliminaries\, and then undertake them. \nThe founder to the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, Lord Jigten Sumgon stated\, “Ngondro is even more important than the higher practices.” It has also been said that sincerely practicing only Ngondro will lead to enlightenment since all mind training techniques leading to enlightenment are included within it! \nIf you have always wanted to complete the preliminaries\, but needed the support of a group\, or are new and want to deepen your understanding and commitment this Sunday practice is for you. \nBeginners are very welcome at this practice. \n* After the practice we will have an optional pot luck lunch for those who wish to enjoy the good company and quietude of the Sahuarita location. * URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-4-2017-01-08/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170101T113000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T044059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161231T054842Z UID:10000578-1483264800-1483270200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nPlease join us for a very special New Years Practice: \nAchi Practice followed by the prayer of Kuntuzangpo. \nAchi Chokyi Drolma is the great Dharma protector of the Buddha’s teachings 3Ú4 and the emanation of Vajrayogini 3Ú4 the embodiment of the wisdom and activities of all the Buddhas.  Achi is revered throughout Tibet and her sadhana is practiced by all lineages of Tibetan Buddhism.  She was the grandmother of Jitgen Sumgon\, the founder of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage.  Whosoever will practice the sadhana of Achi Chokyi Drolma with full devotion and certainty\, will be freed from all kinds of unfavorable circumstances and obstacles in this life\, as well as obstacles connected with Dharma practice\, and will finally achieve perfect enlightenment. \nThe Prayer of Kungtuzangpo (Tibetan)\, also known as the Primorial Buddha Samantabhadra (Sanskrit) instructs the sincere student about the View\, Meditation an Action of the Nature of Mind and how we stray from this Unchanging Goodness in our day to day lives. \n10 am – 11:30 \n  \nBeginners are very welcome at this practice. \n* After the practice we will have an optional pot luck lunch for those who wish to enjoy the good company and quietude of the Sahuarita location. * URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-4-2017-01-01/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161120T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161120T093000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T044059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161104T011537Z UID:10000577-1479634200-1479634200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center DESCRIPTION:Drupon Thinely Ningpo \nFor this special Sunday\, Drupon Thinley Ningpo will join us for Ngondro session for the AM and afternoon session.  Our schedule will be as follows: \n-Refuge in English 10 am – recitations and prostrations \n-Vajrasattva in English 11am – recitation\, meditation\, and purification \n– Lunch Break – 12 to 1pm please bring your own sack lunch \n-Refuge in Tibetan chant 1pm \n-Vajrasattva in TibetanChant 2pm \nFor those of us who are completing Ngondro\, have a love for these practices\, or have questions or curiousity about these preliminaries\, this Sunday is a special opportunity to do the practice along side this excellent retreat master and to ask questions. \nIn samsara\, there are three types of suffering – suffering in the making\, the suffering of change\, and the suffering of suffering. Ones should meditate with fierce renunciation in the knowledge that the intrinsic nature of these three is like a building blazing with fire. Having established the difficulty of obtaining the freedoms and advantages\, ones should train in the ordinary preliminaries\, and then undertake them. \nThe founder to the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, Lord Jigten Sumgon stated\, “Ngondro is even more important than the higher practices.” It has also been said that sincerely practicing only Ngondro will lead to enlightenment since all mind training techniques leading to enlightenment are included within it! \nIf you have always wanted to complete the preliminaries\, but needed the support of a group\, or are new and want to deepen your understanding and commitment this Sunday practice is for you. \nBeginners are very welcome at this practice. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-4-2016-11-20/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T044936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T053232Z UID:10000581-1459072800-1459080000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:About Achi Practice: There are essentially two types of Buddhist meditation practice\, Sutra and Tantra. Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice is a Tantric meditation practice. \nAchi is one of the protectors of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage\, but she protects all beings from harm. Those who practice her and recite her mantra are sure to be protected from obstacles and hindrances\, especially to Dharma practice. \nAchi practice we uses visualization and mantra to facilitate concentration. The practice lasts approximately an hour and a half\, and consists of opening prayers for setting the motivation to benefit all others\, the body of the practice using visualization and mantra\, and finally the dedication prayers where we wish to benefit all sentient beings \nThe prayers\, visualization\, and dedication are read from a sadhana (traditional practice text). This particular practice was written by Jigten Sumgon\, our lineage’s founder\, and translated in to English by Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. \nBeginners are welcome at this practice. For those starting out\, the visualization is done a little differently and we are happy to go over that with you. Please feel free to come with questions. We will answer them as best we can. For those we can’t answer\, we have many excellent teachers to which we can refer. \n* After the practice please feel free to spend time at the center\, learn more about it\, and perhaps join us in merit-earning karma yoga to benefit all beings. * URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-9/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160323T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T053436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T053436Z UID:10000374-1458759600-1458763200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4051 E. Paseo Grande\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/weekly-meditation-practice-10/ LOCATION:Laura Greenlaw Residence\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura Greenlaw Residence 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160320T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T044756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T052725Z UID:10000580-1458468000-1458475200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:About Achi Practice: There are essentially two types of Buddhist meditation practice\, Sutra and Tantra. Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice is a Tantric meditation practice. \nAchi is one of the protectors of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage\, but she protects all beings from harm. Those who practice her and recite her mantra are sure to be protected from obstacles and hindrances\, especially to Dharma practice. \nAchi practice we uses visualization and mantra to facilitate concentration. The practice lasts approximately an hour and a half\, and consists of opening prayers for setting the motivation to benefit all others\, the body of the practice using visualization and mantra\, and finally the dedication prayers where we wish to benefit all sentient beings \nThe prayers\, visualization\, and dedication are read from a sadhana (traditional practice text). This particular practice was written by Jigten Sumgon\, our lineage’s founder\, and translated in to English by Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. \nBeginners are welcome at this practice. For those starting out\, the visualization is done a little differently and we are happy to go over that with you. Please feel free to come with questions. We will answer them as best we can. For those we can’t answer\, we have many excellent teachers to which we can refer. \n* After the practice please feel free to spend time at the center\, learn more about it\, and perhaps join us in merit-earning karma yoga to benefit all beings. * URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-8/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160316T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T050109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T053540Z UID:10000587-1458154800-1458158400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4051 E. Paseo Grande\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/weekly-meditation-practice-6/ LOCATION:Laura Greenlaw Residence\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura Greenlaw Residence 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160313T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T044643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T053000Z UID:10000369-1457863200-1457870400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:About Achi Practice: There are essentially two types of Buddhist meditation practice\, Sutra and Tantra. Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice is a Tantric meditation practice. \nAchi is one of the protectors of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage\, but she protects all beings from harm. Those who practice her and recite her mantra are sure to be protected from obstacles and hindrances\, especially to Dharma practice. \nAchi practice we uses visualization and mantra to facilitate concentration. The practice lasts approximately an hour and a half\, and consists of opening prayers for setting the motivation to benefit all others\, the body of the practice using visualization and mantra\, and finally the dedication prayers where we wish to benefit all sentient beings \nThe prayers\, visualization\, and dedication are read from a sadhana (traditional practice text). This particular practice was written by Jigten Sumgon\, our lineage’s founder\, and translated in to English by Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. \nBeginners are welcome at this practice. For those starting out\, the visualization is done a little differently and we are happy to go over that with you. Please feel free to come with questions. We will answer them as best we can. For those we can’t answer\, we have many excellent teachers to which we can refer. \n* After the practice please feel free to spend time at the center\, learn more about it\, and perhaps join us in merit-earning karma yoga to benefit all beings. * URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-7/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160309T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T053719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T053719Z UID:10000375-1457550000-1457553600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4051 E. Paseo Grande\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/weekly-meditation-practice-11/ LOCATION:Laura Greenlaw Residence\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura Greenlaw Residence 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T044306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T051740Z UID:10000368-1457258400-1457265600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:About Achi Practice: There are essentially two types of Buddhist meditation practice\, Sutra and Tantra. Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice is a Tantric meditation practice. \nAchi is one of the protectors of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage\, but she protects all beings from harm. Those who practice her and recite her mantra are sure to be protected from obstacles and hindrances\, especially to Dharma practice. \nAchi practice we uses visualization and mantra to facilitate concentration. The practice lasts approximately an hour and a half\, and consists of opening prayers for setting the motivation to benefit all others\, the body of the practice using visualization and mantra\, and finally the dedication prayers where we wish to benefit all sentient beings \nThe prayers\, visualization\, and dedication are read from a sadhana (traditional practice text). This particular practice was written by Jigten Sumgon\, our lineage’s founder\, and translated in to English by Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. \nBeginners are welcome at this practice. For those starting out\, the visualization is done a little differently and we are happy to go over that with you. Please feel free to come with questions. We will answer them as best we can. For those we can’t answer\, we have many excellent teachers to which we can refer. \n* After the practice please feel free to spend time at the center\, learn more about it\, and perhaps join us in merit-earning karma yoga to benefit all beings. * URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-5/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160302T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T045958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T045958Z UID:10000586-1456945200-1456948800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4051 E. Paseo Grande\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/weekly-meditation-practice-5/ LOCATION:Laura Greenlaw Residence\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura Greenlaw Residence 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T045855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160224T155230Z UID:10000585-1456340400-1456344000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4051 E. Paseo Grande\nTucson\, Arizona 85711 \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/weekly-meditation-practice-4/ LOCATION:Laura GreenLaw’s\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura GreenLaw’s 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160221T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160221T093000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T044059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161030T211535Z UID:10000576-1456047000-1456047000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nBy popular request we will practice Ngondro every Sunday.  Our schedule will be as follows: \n-Refuge 10 am – recitations and prostrations \n-Vajrasattva 11am – recitation\, meditation\, and purification \nIn samsara\, there are three types of suffering – suffering in the making\, the suffering of change\, and the suffering of suffering. Ones should meditate with fierce renunciation in the knowledge that the intrinsic nature of these three is like a building blazing with fire. Having established the difficulty of obtaining the freedoms and advantages\, ones should train in the ordinary preliminaries\, and then undertake them. \nThe founder to the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, Lord Jigten Sumgon stated\, “Ngondro is even more important than the higher practices.” It has also been said that sincerely practicing only Ngondro will lead to enlightenment since all mind training techniques leading to enlightenment are included within it! \nIf you have always wanted to complete the preliminaries\, but needed the support of a group\, or are new and want to deepen your understanding and commitment this Sunday practice is for you. \nBeginners are very welcome at this practice. \n* After the practice we will have an optional pot luck lunch for those who wish to enjoy the good company and quietude of the Sahuarita location. * URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-4/2016-02-21/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T045746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T045746Z UID:10000584-1455735600-1455739200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4051 E. Paseo Grande\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/weekly-meditation-practice-3/ LOCATION:Laura Greenlaw Residence\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura Greenlaw Residence 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T050935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T151345Z UID:10000588-1455130800-1455134400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4051 E. Paseo Grande\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/weekly-meditation-practice-7/2016-02-10/ LOCATION:Laura Greenlaw Residence\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura Greenlaw Residence 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T045629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T050619Z UID:10000583-1454526000-1454529600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4051 E. Paseo Grande\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/weekly-meditation-practice-2/ LOCATION:Laura Greenlaw Residence\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura Greenlaw Residence 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T045517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T045517Z UID:10000582-1453888800-1453914000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4051 E. Paseo Grande\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/weekly-meditation-practice/ LOCATION:Laura Greenlaw Residence\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura Greenlaw Residence 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160124T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20160122T043006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160218T060645Z UID:10000575-1453629600-1453633200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:About Achi Practice: There are essentially two types of Buddhist meditation practice\, Sutra and Tantra. Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice is a Tantric meditation practice. \nAchi is one of the protectors of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage\, but she protects all beings from harm. Those who practice her and recite her mantra are sure to be protected from obstacles and hindrances\, especially to Dharma practice. \nAchi practice we uses visualization and mantra to facilitate concentration. The practice lasts approximately an hour and a half\, and consists of opening prayers for setting the motivation to benefit all others\, the body of the practice using visualization and mantra\, and finally the dedication prayers where we wish to benefit all sentient beings \nThe prayers\, visualization\, and dedication are read from a sadhana (traditional practice text). This particular practice was written by Jigten Sumgon\, our lineage’s founder\, and translated in to English by Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. \nBeginners are welcome at this practice. For those starting out\, the visualization is done a little differently and we are happy to go over that with you. Please feel free to come with questions. We will answer them as best we can. For those we can’t answer\, we have many excellent teachers to which we can refer. \n* After the practice we will have a quiet sit followed by a pot luck lunch for those who wish to stay and enjoy the fine company and quietude of the Sahaurita location. * URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-2/ LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:31.938712;-110.988891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Drikung Namgyal Ling Center 1135 West Twin Buttes Road Sahuarita AZ 85629 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1135 West Twin Buttes Road:geo:-110.988891,31.938712 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20150715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20150715T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20140813T001549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T054701Z UID:10000566-1436986800-1436994000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4051 E. Paseo Grande\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/wednesday-meditation-practice-2-2015-01-07-2015-12-16-2015-12-16-2015-07-15/2015-07-15/ LOCATION:Laura GreenLaw’s\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.drikungtucson.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/white-tara.jpeg GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura GreenLaw’s 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20150610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20150610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20140813T001549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150531T053933Z UID:10000564-1433962800-1433970000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:White Tara Practice with Khenpo Yeshi DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Yeshi will be joining us for this White Tara Practice. \nTara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4051 E. Paseo Grande\nTucson az 85711 \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/wednesday-meditation-practice-2-2015-01-07-2015-12-16/ LOCATION:Laura GreenLaw’s\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.drikungtucson.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/white-tara.jpeg GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura GreenLaw’s 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20150610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20150610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20140813T001549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150531T035023Z UID:10000565-1433962800-1433970000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4217 E Camino de Palmas\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/wednesday-meditation-practice-2-2015-01-07-2015-12-16-2015-12-16/2015-06-10/ LOCATION:Laura GreenLaw’s\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.drikungtucson.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/white-tara.jpeg GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura GreenLaw’s 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20140820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20140820T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20140813T214830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140829T040838Z UID:10000351-1408561200-1408568400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Vajrayogini Practice DESCRIPTION:Vajrayogini is often described as “sarva-buddha-dakini” meaning – the dakini who is the Essence of all Buddhas. \nVajragonini literally is “the diamond femal yogi.” She is a Highest Yoga Tantra Yidam\, and her practice includes methods for preventing ordinary death\, intermediary state\, and rebirth by transforming them into paths to enlightenment. \nHer practice also includes methods for transforming mundane daily experiences into higher spiritual paths. The practice of Vajrayognini belongs to the Mother Tantra class of Anuttarayoga Tantra. \nBy saying the Vajrayogini mantra and performing her practice\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. Though this is a more advanced practice\, beginners are welcome. \nThis event is free and all are welcome. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/vajrayogini-practice-2/ LOCATION:Laura Greenlaw Residence\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura Greenlaw Residence 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20140813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20140813T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20140813T214457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140829T040826Z UID:10000349-1407956400-1407963600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Vajrayogini Practice DESCRIPTION:Vajrayogini is often described as “sarva-buddha-dakini” meaning – the dakini who is the Essence of all Buddhas. \nVajragonini literally is “the diamond femal yogi.” She is a Highest Yoga Tantra Yidam\, and her practice includes methods for preventing ordinary death\, intermediary state\, and rebirth by transforming them into paths to enlightenment. \nHer practice also includes methods for transforming mundane daily experiences into higher spiritual paths. The practice of Vajrayognini belongs to the Mother Tantra class of Anuttarayoga Tantra. \nBy saying the Vajrayogini mantra and performing her practice\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. Though this is a more advanced practice\, beginners are welcome. \nThis event is free and all are welcome. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/vajrayogini-practice/ LOCATION:Laura Greenlaw Residence\, 4051 E. Paseo Grande\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice GEO:32.2091489;-110.905813 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Laura Greenlaw Residence 4051 E. Paseo Grande Tucson AZ 85711 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4051 E. Paseo Grande:geo:-110.905813,32.2091489 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20140219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20140219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T150358 CREATED:20140813T001549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141203T031859Z UID:10000562-1392836400-1392843600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday evening\, we come together to listen\, contemplate\, and meditate on Buddhist teachings. Meditation practice can vary from week to week. We frequently practice White Tara\, Achi\, Amitabha\, or Vajrasattva deity meditation\, using visualization and mantra as a means of concentration. \nCurrently we are practicing the White Tara Deity practice. \nTara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves.