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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161120T093000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161119T170000
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SUMMARY:Renunciation
DESCRIPTION:Most broadly\, renunciation can be understood as a letting go of whatever binds us to ignorance and su ering. The Buddha taught that genuine renunciation requires thoroughly perceiving how we make ourselves unhappy by grasping and greediness. When we can let go of such things it is liberating. The Buddha said\, “If\, by forsaking a limited ease\, he would see an abundance of ease\, the enlightened man would forsake the limited ease for the sake of the abundant.” (Dhammapada\, verse 290). \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo will provide teachings and advice on attaining renunciation\, or liberation from ignorance and su ering. We hope you can join us for this one day event. \nTeaching Fee: $50 for this one day teaching\, $25 for Sustaining Members and above. Foundational Members may attend for free.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/renunciation/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Renunciation \nSaturday\, Nov 19\, 10am-5pm \nMost broadly\, renunciation can be understood as a letting go of whatever binds us to ignorance and suffering. The Buddha taught that genuine renunciation requires thoroughly perceiving how we make ourselves unhappy by grasping and greediness. When we can let go of such things it is liberating. The Buddha said\, “If\, by forsaking a limited ease\, he would see an abundance of ease\, the enlightened man would forsake the limited ease for the sake of the abundant.” (Dhammapada\, verse 290). \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo will provide teachings and advice on attaining renunciation\, or liberation from ignorance and confusion. We hope you can join us for this one day event. \nTeaching Fee: $50 for this one day teaching\, $25 for Sustaining Members and above. Foundational Members may attend for free.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/3153/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161113T160000
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SUMMARY:4-Day Mani Drupchen Practice with Drupon Thinley Ningpo
DESCRIPTION:Annual Mani Drupchen\, November 11 through 13 \nChenrezig is renowned as the embodiment of the compassion of all the Buddhas\, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Whenever we are compassionate\, or feel love for anyone\, or for an animal or some part of the natural world\, we experience a taste of our own natural connection with Chenrezig. \nDrupchen means vast accomplishment and is a form of intensive group practice. This practice will continue night and day through these three days. Participants will be welcome to practice though the entire 4 days or drop in for sessions. Practitioners of all levels are welcome.  Preregistration will be required  for overnight stays.  Meals will be available for a small donation\, or you are welcome to bring your own food. \nEmpowerment will be help Thursday evening. Empowerment is not required to participate.  Session hours will be as follows: \n8 to 12\, \n12 to 4\, \n4 to 8\, \nboth am and pm. \nWe also welcome volunteers and helpers for such events. Please let us know if you are interested in helping us organize this Chenrezig Drupchen event.  Helping with meals\, kitchen and bathroom clean up\, signing up for night sessions are amongst some of the items that would be very helpful.  Lodging is availabe for those who wish to attend session into the evening. \nDrupchen Fee: $150 for entire event including sleeping arrangement\, Foundational Members come free\, $20/session for non-members\, $10/session for Supporting Members or above. \nIf you would like to attend and the cost is an obstacle please contact us.  Work study and other options do exist. \nPlease contact Miheala 520-400-6541 \nMembership – In October 2015 we moved into our lovely Sahuarita location.  The idea of establishment of property was the wisdom of Drupon Thinley Ningpo\, Khenpo Ozer\, and Garchen Rinpoche.   Our ability to sustain this ourselves is directly dependent on the community of practitioners and attendees.  Membership and volunteerism will be essential for us to sustain the DNL Center into the future. \nPlease consider joining our membership today (click on Membership below): \nMembership
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/chenrezig-empowerment-and-4-day-drupchen-practice/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161110T210000
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SUMMARY:Chenrezig Empowerment with Drupon Thinley Ningpo
DESCRIPTION:Drupon Thinley Ningpo will bestow Thousand-Armed Chenrezig Empowerment on Thursday  evening\, 7pm to 9 pm. \nCost: Free to members\, $40 non-members. \nPlease call Miheala Marin with any questions: 520-400-6541 \n 
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/chenrezig-empowerment-with-drupon-thinley-ningpo/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161106T170000
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SUMMARY:Pure View and the Nature of Reality
DESCRIPTION:Pure View is one of the most basic\, and yet easily misunderstood concepts in Buddhism. But appreciating it’s true meaning is fundamental to entering the path to enlightenment. \nThe Buddha taught that the impure view can be experienced as a pure view\, that is\, confusion can be experienced as pristine wisdom-awareness\, where wisdom-awareness is the ascertainment and understanding of the true nature of things. \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo will teach us on these and other important concepts to help us gain a greater understanding and experience. \n  \nNov. 5 and 6:  10am – Noon\, 2pm to 5pm – Both days \nTeaching Fee:  $90 for the entire Weekend for non-members.  $65 for Sustaining Members or above. \nIf you would like to attend and this amount is an obstacle\, please contact us.  Work study is always available\, as well as other options. \nPati Stein 520-465-1882 \nMembership – In October 2015 we moved into our lovely Sahuarita location.  The idea of establishment of property was the wisdom of Drupon Thinley Ningpo\, Khenpo Ozer\, and Garchen Rinpoche.   Our ability to sustain this ourselves is directly dependent on the community of practitioners and attendees.  Membership and volunteerism will be essential for us to sustain the DNL Center into the future. \nPlease consider joining our membership today (click on Membership below): \nMembership
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/pure-view-and-the-nature-of-reality/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
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SUMMARY:Ngondro - Preliminary Practices
DESCRIPTION:Lord Jigten Sumgon\, Rigdzin Chodrak (1st Chungtsang Rinpoche)\, and Konchok Ratna (1st Chetsang Rinpoche) \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! \nThe five Drikung Kagyu Ngondro preliminary practices are: \n1. The Practice of Taking Refuge (prostrations with recitations)\,\n2. Practice of Vajrasattva Meditation and Recitation for Purification\,\n3. Offering the Noble Mandala the Special Method for Perfecting the Two Accumulations\,\n4. The Guru Yoga that Brings the Blessings of the Lineage \n5.  Bodhicitta – the practice of truly wishing for eveyones’ enlightenment\, no one left behind. \nThis Ngondro group will meet every third Sunday of each month.  We will offer two sessions\, first session 10 am to Noon\, second session 1 pm to 3 pm.  Each session we will practice Refuge and Vajrasattva.  All are welcome to attend one or both sessions. \nBring your own sack lunch \n 
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/ngondro-preliminary-practices/2016-08-21/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160806T170000
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SUMMARY:Preliminary Practices - Vajrasattva and Purification
DESCRIPTION:Drupon Thinely Ningpo \nTeachings with Drupon Thinley Ningpo \nMeditating and reciting on the teacher as Vajrasattva to cleanse all obscurations \nThe main obstacles that prevent all the extraordinary experiences and realizations of the profound path from arising are negative actions\, obscurations and habitual tendencies. Just as it is important to clean the surface of a mirror if forms are to be reflected in it\, so too it is important to eliminate our obscurations so the realization can appear like a reflection in the mirror of the Ground of All.\nThe Buddha taught countless methods of purification for this purpose\, but the best of them is meditation and recitation related to the teacher as Vajrasattva. \nDrupon will give us teachings and instructions for practice\, lung transmission ( permission to practice for practitioners who did not have the empowerment) and will lead us into the practice itself \, getting us ready to practice Ngondro on our own or together in our new center.\nWe are planing to add to our Sunday meditation schedule\, one day a month as Ngondro day\, where we can practice together the 4 accumulations for the benefit of our Dharma practitioners and all sentient beings. \nSuggested Donation $85
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/preliminary-practices-vajrasattva-and-purification/2016-08-06/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160730T170000
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SUMMARY:Preliminary Practices - Refuge Practice and It's Benefits
DESCRIPTION:With Drupon Thinley Ningpo \nLord Jigten Summon\, the father of our lineage\, said: “ The Ngondro is even more important than the higher practices.One must truly understand and practice the simple yet profound foundational teachings before one begins the higher teachings.”\nOne practices the four extraordinary foundations\, or the Vajrayana Ngondro\, to purify the negative karma and obscurations of the mind\, speech and body and to develop virtues. \nTaking refuge\, the foundation stone of all paths \nThe inner preliminaries starts with taking refuge\, learning to rely on the Buddha\, the Dharma(his teachings) \, and the Sangha.  Taking refuge is the basis of the other preliminaries and of all Buddhist practices. \nThis will be a teaching and  practice weekend.  Please bring your questions as this weekend will be helpful for beginners and experienced practitioners. \nSuggested Donation: $85 for the weekend\,
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/preliminary-practices-refuge-practice-and-its-benefits/2016-07-30/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160723T170000
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SUMMARY:Buddhism 101 -  A Deeper Understanding of the Fundamentals.
DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Yeshi \nTeacher: Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche \nSuggested Donation: $85 for the weekend \nCan you name the 4 thoughts that turn the mind\, or describe the outer and inner preliminaries and their importance?  Whether a new student or seasoned practitioner\, clearly understanding the fundamentals of the path dispels confusion and serves as the basis for all stages of the path to enlightenment. \nIn the 11th century renowned scholar and practitioner\,  Atisha\, produced The Lam Rim\, or Stages of the Path\, a summary of thousands of disparate sutras and commentaries into a single root text\, A Lamp for the Path of Enlightenment.  In the twelfth century\, Gampopa integrated Atisha’s Lam Rim tradition with Tilopa’s Mahamudra teachings\, thereby giving birth to the famous Buddhist treatise\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, and the Kagyu school of Buddhism itself. \nOur beloved spiritual friend\, scholar\, and teacher\, Khenpo Yeshi\, returns to Tucson July 23rd and 24th to take us back to the beginning again\, Tibetan Buddhism 101 if you’d like. New students will find his immense wisdom and warmth a true lamp to light the path\, and long term students will have a chance to brush up the basics and gain new insights on old knowledge.  A highly trained and accomplished professor of Buddhism (Khenpo)\, and as current doctoral student at UC Berkeley\, Khenpo Yeshi teaches in English and embraces western-style classroom principles. Join us for our version of summer school\, where not only will we study the book\, The Jewel Ornament of Realization\, and engage in lively discussions\, but there will also be handouts and take-ways for all attendees. \nIf you have been looking for a way to get into Buddhism\, and start at the beginning\, this precious opportunity cannot be missed. Seasoned practitioners have the chance to test and reinforce the “study” aspect of the Buddha’s 3-fold instruction to study\, to practice and to contemplate. This year\, Khenpo’s 12th year visiting Drikung Namgyal Ling\, we will celebrate the dharma by distributing copies of all 12 years of his ultra-concise and one-of-a-kind support materials\, including: \nsingle page outline of the entire path\ncharts of the ten Bhumis\nfamous dharma quotations\nextensive bibliographies \nThe root text\, The Jewel Ornament of Realization\, will be available in the bookstore\, as well as many other texts that will be cited during the teaching. Pre-reading recommended!
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/buddhism-101-a-deeper-understanding-of-the-fundamentals/2016-07-23/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160713T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160713T123000
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SUMMARY:Loving Kindness and Natural Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This event is free and is open to all.  There will also be a sack lunch fellowship afterwards.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/loving-kindness-and-natural-meditation/2016-07-13/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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SUMMARY:Consecration Ceremony at Drikung Namgyal Ling
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/consecration-ceremony-at-drikung-namgyal-ling/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
CREATED:20160420T050808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160420T050808Z
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SUMMARY:Bodhisattva Vow\, Refuge and Preliminaries
DESCRIPTION:Drupon Thinley Ningpo returns the end of April and will teach the next three Sundays\, May 1st\, 8th\, and 15th. \nMay 1st\,  Drupon will offer Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows.  He will teach on the foundational Ngondro Practices on these three Sundays.  These preliminary practices are precious as they help transform us. \nIt is sometimes said that: \n\nProstrations remove the obscurations associated with the body\,\nRecitation of the hundred syllable mantra removes obscurations associated with speech\,\nMandala Offering removes obscurations associated with mind\, and\nGuru Yoga removes the obscurations of all three: body\, speech and mind.\n\nPlease join us for a great opportunity to renew your familiarity with the most basic of practices and offerings. \nSuggested donation is $30 per day\, $75 for all three Sundays
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/bodhisattva-vow-refuge-and-preliminaries/2016-05-01/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
CREATED:20160122T044936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T053232Z
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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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
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:20260429T154916
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
CREATED:20160218T062714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160930T040451Z
UID:10000591-1456052400-1456054200@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Quiet Sit
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a quiet sit in our new center.  Take a moment to quiet the mind thru vipassana\, calm abiding\, following the breath\, or your favorite method.  This practice will directly follow Achi Practice.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/quiet-sit/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160221T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
CREATED:20160122T044059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161030T211535Z
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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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
CREATED:20160122T045746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T045746Z
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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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
CREATED:20160203T055242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T055242Z
UID:10000590-1455444000-1455469200@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:A Guru Yoga that Brings The Dharmakaya onto The Path (Practice Instruction)
DESCRIPTION:This is a truly unique opportunity to learn an original practice personally written by His Eminence Khenchen Rinpoche.  This is a practice of profound meaning and rich with blessing.  It is a wonderful daily practice for the modern practitioner with limited time.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/a-guru-yoga-that-brings-the-dharmakaya-onto-the-path-practice-instruction/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T154916
CREATED:20160122T055155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T055155Z
UID:10000378-1454853600-1454860800@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Lama Chopa Practice & Tsok
DESCRIPTION:The  effectiveness of some practices is increased when undertaken together as a group – as Guru Rinpoche said\, “While it might be difficult for one man to move a boulder\, twenty pairs of hands can shift it with ease.”   Gathering our energy  in this way and directing it towards a specific objective can create positive results for all beings.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/lama-chopa-practice-tsok/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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