Vajrasattva Practice
2006-10-01 00:00, 2006-10-15 00:00, 2007-01-21 00:00, 2007-02-04 00:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Vajrasattva is the Buddha of purification, whose practice helps sweep away subtle and not-so subtle obscurations and karmic propensities.

1st and 3rd Sundayís @ 10:00am

1141 Saddlewood Ranch Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85745
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For More Information:
Zehra Conner: 299-1083

Achi Practice
2006-10-03 00:00, 2006-10-17 00:00, 2006-11-07 00:00, 2006-11-21 00:00, 2007-01-02 00:00, 2007-01-16 00:00
Achi was the grandmother of Lord Jigten Sumgon, who founded the Drikung Kagyu Lineage. Achi is considered chief protectress of the Drikung Kagyu.
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Every Month
St. Markís Presbyterian Church 3809 E. 3rd Street Tucson, Arizona 85716 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Frank Cole: 321-9689

Tara Practice
2006-10-14 00:00, 2006-10-28 00:00, 2006-12-23 00:00, 2007-01-13 00:00, 2007-01-27 00:00
Tara embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind.She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas.
2nd and 4th Saturdays Each Month 5210 N. Nina Drive Tucson, Arizona 85704
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For More Information: Jacki Elder at 292-6070

Jewel Ornament of Liberation - 2006 Winter Program
2006-11-05 00:00, 2006-11-19 00:00, 2006-12-03 00:00
Gampopaís Jewel Ornament of Liberation is considered the masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For over eight hundred years, the text has provided a complete foundation for the study and practice of Buddhism.
The Jewel Ornament of Liberation examines oneís first entry onto the path, continuing through to the achievement of Buddhahood. Along the way, this masterpiece explores topics such as finding a spiritual master, impermanence, karma, cultivation of bodhicitta, the development of the six perfections, and other significant aspects of Buddhahood and its path.
ìAnyone who knows the Jewel Ornament well can say that they really understand Buddhism.î

— The Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche

Historic Y Building 738 N. 5th Ave Tucson, Arizona 85705 (Click here for a map)
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Essence of Mahayana - 2006 Winter Program
2006-11-10 00:00 - 2006-11-12 00:00
Thekchen Tenpai Nyingpo is a compendium of both Sutrayana and Tantrayana teachings. ìThekchen Tenpai Nyingpo: The Essence of Mahayanaî was written by Ngorje Repa, a senior disciple of Lord Jigten Sumgon. The book is a summary of the essence teachings of all traditions ó a sort of road map to enlightenment written in a way that is easily understood. An important text of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage, its primary focus is on the Five Fold Mahamudra: Preliminary Practices, Yidam, Four Kaya Guru Yoga, Mahamudra, and Dedication.
St. Markís Presbyterian Church 3809 East Third Street Tucson, Arizona 85716 (Click here for a map)

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Achi Practice
2006-11-13 00:00, 2006-11-28 00:00, 2006-12-12 00:00, 2007-01-09 00:00, 2007-01-23 00:00, 2007-02-13 00:00
Achi was the grandmother of Lord Jigten Sumgon, who founded the Drikung Kagyu Lineage. Achi is considered chief protectress of the Drikung Kagyu.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, Every Month

Pati Stein
1871 N. King Street
Tucson, Arizona 85749
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For More Information:
Pati Stein: 465-1882

Dharma Movie Night
2006-11-18 00:00
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.
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.

Pati Stein 1871 N. King Street Tucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

DNL Annual Fall Yard Sale
2006-12-10 00:00
3525 East FairmontTucson, Arizona 85716
(between Dodge and Palo Verde, 4 blocks N of Speedway)
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Your donation of saleable used items is greatly appreciated! You can also help by volunteering at the yard sale itself.
Please consider donating:

Household goods: kitchen items, small appliances, cooking & serving dishes
Bicycles
Exercise equipment
Clothing in good condition
Jewelry
Framed artwork
Tools
Musical instruments
Usable Computers
Other items of value – please take the opportunity to do some spring cleaning, and give us your recycled items. 🙂
No major appliances please. All items that do not sell will be donated to the Beacon Foundation.
Your 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.
You may also arrange to have your donated items picked up earlier. Please call Pati at 465-1882 or Helene at 982-4822.

Also, please consider volunteering for an hour at the yard sale. We can use an extra 3 pairs of hands!

May all beings benefit!

Introduction to Mahamudra: The Co-Emergent Unification
2006-12-18 00:00 - 2006-12-20 00:00
Introduction to Mahamudra the Co-emergent Unification by Lord Jigten Sumgon is considered the amalgalmation of the entire gamut of essential instructions of Buddha’s teachings of sutra and tantra. Lord Sumgon founded the Drigung Kagyu order of Tibetan Buddhism in the twelfth century and taught the Dharma of the three vehicles extensively for forty years. Lord Sumgon had more than a hundred thousand disciples at a time, and as the famous saying goes, “the mountains are filled with Drigung practitioners and the plains are filled with Drigung patrons.” His teachings, coming from his own experience, are well known for their clarity and precision. This is the second year in a row that we will be the fortunate recipients of H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s wisdom and instruction.
St. Markís Presbyterian Church 3809 East Third Street Tucson, Arizona 85716 (Click here for a map)

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Tibetan New Year (Losar) Celebration
2007-02-16 00:00
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!

1871 N. King Street Tucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

Seven Point Mind Training
2007-02-17 00:00 - 2007-02-18 00:00
This teaching spans two consecutive weekends: February 17/18, and 24/25. This text (known as lo jong in Tibetan) discusses mind training, and arrived in Tibet in the eleventh century. One of hundreds of instructions brought to Tibet by Atisha, this particular text was compiled by his student who condensed it into the present form of seven points. The seven chapters consist of preliminaries, the main practice, how to carry the practice on to the path, the practice of mind training in daily life, the evaluation of mind training, commitment of mind training, and the guidelines of mind training.

1871 N. King Street
Tucson, Arizona 85749
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