BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drikung Namgyal Ling - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Drikung Namgyal Ling X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Drikung Namgyal Ling REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20100101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120721T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120721T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001545Z UID:10000542-1342828800-1342828800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:Special Addition: Khenchen Gyalshen Rinpoche’s Spring 2012 webcast teachings from The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Fredericke\, Maryland will be included during the regular Saturday Morning Community Meditation schedule for the next few months. \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation: Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-60/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120714T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120714T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001545Z UID:10000541-1342224000-1342224000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:Special Addition: Khenchen Gyalshen Rinpoche’s Spring 2012 webcast teachings from The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Fredericke\, Maryland will be included during the regular Saturday Morning Community Meditation schedule for the next few months. \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation: Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-59/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120707T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120707T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001545Z UID:10000540-1341619200-1341619200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:Special Addition: Khenchen Gyalshen Rinpoche’s Spring 2012 webcast teachings from The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Fredericke\, Maryland will be included during the regular Saturday Morning Community Meditation schedule for the next few months. \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation: Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-58/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120630T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120701T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000523-1341014400-1341100800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Teachings with Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche DESCRIPTION:Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche will be returning to his students in Tucson. It is very rare to meet a Lama with such extensive training in Buddhist philosophy and such profound meditation experience. In addition\, Rinpoche’s complete fluency in English makes him exceptionally capable of communicating the profound meaning of the teachings.“Samsara & Nirvana: Two Sides of the Same Handî has the essence of the precious dharma teachings relating to both the Sutra and the Tantra system. This profound writing contains the critical teachings of Mahamudhra regarding the nature of samsara and nirvana. It presents the complete teachings from entering the path\, to Buddhahood\, including the Buddhas activities. Donít miss this special opportunity to participate and receive this precious two day teaching.\n \n The Studio on Speedway\n4648 E. Speedway Blvd.\, Tucson\, AZ\nNOTE: PLEASE USE THE SUNFLOWER PARKING LOT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SPEEDWAY. HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY BEHIND THE STUDIO. URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/teachings-with-khenchen-gyaltsen-rinpoche-2/ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120623T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120624T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000522-1340409600-1340496000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Guru Rinpoche Drupchup with Lama Thupten Nyima DESCRIPTION:Drikung Namgyal Ling invites you to participate in a Guru Rinpoche Drupchup (mini-retreat) with Lama Thupten Nima\n“Essence of Great Bliss:\nThe Means of Accomplishing the Mind of the Guru in Whom the Sugatas and Three Roots are Gathered” \n\nThis lyrical liturgy will include traditional monastic instrumentation\, chanted recitation and torma offerings\nwith Venerable Lama Thupten Nima\, Chant Master from Gar Monastery in Tibet\,\nand current resident teacher at Garchen Institute in Chino Valley\, AZ \nSaturday & Sunday\, June 23 & 24\, 2012 \n9am to Noon: Guru Rinpoche Sadhana (practice text) Recitation \nNoon to 2 pm: Pot Luck lunch please bring a simple dish to share \n2 pm to 5 pm: Guru Rinpoche Sadhana (practice text) Recitation \n$30 suggested donation\, $10 per 3-hour session to help cover travel costs.\nYou are welcome to attend all or any sessions you wish. \nLocation: 1871 N. King Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85749 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/guru-rinpoche-drupchup-with-lama-thupten-nyima-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120616T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120616T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001545Z UID:10000539-1339804800-1339804800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:Special Addition: Khenchen Gyalshen Rinpoche’s Spring 2012 webcast teachings from The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Fredericke\, Maryland will be included during the regular Saturday Morning Community Meditation schedule for the next few months. \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation: Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-57/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120609T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120609T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001545Z UID:10000538-1339200000-1339200000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:Special Addition: Khenchen Gyalshen Rinpoche’s Spring 2012 webcast teachings from The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Fredericke\, Maryland will be included during the regular Saturday Morning Community Meditation schedule for the next few months. \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation: Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-56/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120602T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120602T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000519-1338595200-1338595200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:Special Addition: Khenchen Gyalshen Rinpoche’s Spring 2012 webcast teachings from The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Fredericke\, Maryland will be included during the regular Saturday Morning Community Meditation schedule for the next few months. \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation: Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-46/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120525T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120528T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000520-1337904000-1338163200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Four-Day Closed Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:This is our annual Spring four-day closed retreat\, “Tummo Practice with Vajrayogini”\, led by Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche. The retreat will begin on Friday morning\, May 25\, with four days of meditation and instruction until mid-afternoon on Monday\, May 28. We will practice Tummo (a completion stage practice) using Vajrayogini as a generation stage practice. Vajrajogini Empowerment is not required\, but previous retreat experience is highly recommended. All required texts will be provided.As this retreat is closed\, pre-registration is required by May 18\, limited to 12 persons. Attendees will remain on-site throughout the retreat. The retreat will be held at a private residence in Sonoita\, Arizona\, 45 minutes Southeast of Tucson.\nRetreat Fees\n$150. (includes meals & lodging)\nFor lodging\, indoor and outdoor camping options are available\, please bring your own bedding. Participants are expected to share in all retreat\, cooking and clean-up duties.\nTo Place a Reservation/for Additional Information\, Please Contact:\nAnn Danowitz\nPhone: (520) 631-8727\nEmail: ann@drikungkagyutucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/four-day-closed-meditation-retreat-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120523T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120523T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000521-1337731200-1337731200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:"For the Benefit of All Beings" DESCRIPTION:Please Join us on Wednesday\, May 23rd\, 2012 at 7:00 PM For a Special One Time Screening of a new documentary by award-winning filmmaker Christina Lundberg \n“For the Benefit of All Beings” The extraordinary life of His Eminence Garchen Triptul Rinpoche. \n\nAll Proceeds to Benefit the Southwest Buddhafield Endowment www.southwestbuddhafield.org \nLOFT CINEMA 3233 E. Speedway Blvd Tucson\n\nTICKETS $10 Available @ www.loftcinema.com or call 520-795-0844\n\nTo view trailer for film: \nhttp://www.forthebenefitofallbeings.com/preview.html URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/for-the-benefit-of-all-beings-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120519T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120520T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000515-1337385600-1337472000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Deity Practice and Tummo Instruction Teachings DESCRIPTION:“Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche will teach on two related topics during this weekend.” Saturday\, May 19 \n 9-12pm/2-5pm: Introduction to Deity Meditation: Why we do it and How it Benefits \nSunday\, May 20 \n9-12pm/2-5pm: How to prepare for the Six Yogas of Naropa: Instruction on Tummo Teaching Location: \n4201 E. Oxford Drive\, Tucson\, 85711 \nFor More Information\, Please Contact:\nPati Stein at 520-465-1882 \npati@drikungkagyutucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/deity-practice-and-tummo-instruction-teachings-2/ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120505T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120505T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000518-1336176000-1336176000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:Special Addition: Khenchen Gyalshen Rinpoche’s Spring 2012 webcast teachings from The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Fredericke\, Maryland will be included during the regular Saturday Morning Community Meditation schedule for the next few months. \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation: Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-45/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120428T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120428T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000517-1335571200-1335571200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:Special Addition: Khenchen Gyalshen Rinpoche’s Spring 2012 webcast teachings from The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Fredericke\, Maryland will be included during the regular Saturday Morning Community Meditation schedule for the next few months. \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation: Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-44/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120421T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120421T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000516-1334966400-1334966400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:Special Addition: Khenchen Gyalshen Rinpoche’s Spring 2012 webcast teachings from The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Fredericke\, Maryland will be included during the regular Saturday Morning Community Meditation schedule for the next few months. \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation: Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-43/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120407T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000514-1333756800-1333756800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:Special Addition: Khenchen Gyalshen Rinpoche’s Spring 2012 webcast teachings from The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Fredericke\, Maryland will be included during the regular Saturday Morning Community Meditation schedule for the next few months. \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation:†Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at†matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org†or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-42/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120405T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001542Z UID:10000503-1333584000-1333584000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Deity Practice DESCRIPTION:Achi Chokyi Droma was the grandmother of Lord Jigten Sumgon\, who founded the Drikung Kagyu Lineage. Achi is considered chief protectress of the Drikung Kagyu.In Achi meditation practice\, we use visualization and mantra as a means of concentration. The practice lasts approximately an hour and a half\, and consists of opening prayers for dedicating the motivation to benefit all others\, the body of the practice using visualization (contemplation of the mental visual image) and mantra (chanted prayers). The practice concludes with dedication prayers where\, again\, we think of our wish to benefit all other beings.\nThe prayers\, visualization\, and dedication are read from a sadhana (traditional practice text). \nThis particular practice was written by Jigten Sumgon\, our lineageís founder\, and translated in to English by Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche.\nBeginners are welcome at this practice. \n1st Thursday\, Every Month \nPati Stein 1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-deity-practice-2/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120331T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120331T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000512-1333152000-1333152000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:10-10:30am — Introduction to MeditationIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation:†Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at†matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org†or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-41/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120324T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120324T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000511-1332547200-1332547200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:10-10:30am — Introduction to MeditationIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation:†Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at†matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org†or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-40/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120226T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120226T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000509-1330214400-1330214400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Losar Celebration with White Tara Practice DESCRIPTION:Drikung Namgyal Ling would like to wish you a Happy Losar with the Year of the Water Dragon.We invite you for a day of White Tara Practice and breaking bread\, Sunday\, February 26\,2012. \nWe will be dedicating our practice for the Long Life of His Holiness Drikung Chetsang Rinpoche\,\nand for the benefit of all beings.\nPlease come for all or part of the day.\nText and introduction to White Tara practice will be provided. \nDate – February 26\, 2012\n10am to Noon: White Tara Practice\nNoon to 2 pm: Pot Luck lunch\, please bring a simple dish to share\n2 pm to 4 pm: White Tara Practice \nLocation: Stein Residence\n1871 N. King Street\nTucson\, AZ 85749 \nDirections:\nEast on Speedway past Houghton 1 mile\nLeft onto Tanque Verde Loop\nLet onto Linden\, drive to it’s end\nLeft onto King Street\nDrive past one house\, then right onto dirt road\n1871 is the second house on the left\nLook for the prayer flags URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/losar-celebration-with-white-tara-practice-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120218T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120218T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000510-1329523200-1329523200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Budddharma is notable in that it is not merely a religious tradition\, rather it is a system that brings peace and happiness in both this and future lives.– Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation:†Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at†matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org†or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-community-meditation-39/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120211T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120211T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000507-1328918400-1328918400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Sangha Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Budddharma is notable in that it is not merely a religious tradition\, rather it is a system that brings peace and happiness in both this and future lives.– Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation:†Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at†matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org†or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-sangha-meditation-24/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120204T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001542Z UID:10000504-1328313600-1328313600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Sangha Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Budddharma is notable in that it is not merely a religious tradition\, rather it is a system that brings peace and happiness in both this and future lives.– Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nNEW LOCATION for Community Meditation:Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions\, please contact Matthew at†matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org†or call 884-0554.\n \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-sangha-meditation-21/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120128T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120128T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000508-1327708800-1327708800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Sangha Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Budddharma is notable in that it is not merely a religious tradition\, rather it is a system that brings peace and happiness in both this and future lives.– Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nHistoric YMCA\, 738 N. 5th Avenue\, corner of University & 5th\, 1 block west of 4th Avenue.\nRoom #135\, Blue Sky Counseling and Wellness Center.\nAs you enter the YMCA\, go straight towards the Zuzi studio\, then turn right for Room #135. \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-sangha-meditation-25/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120121T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120121T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000506-1327104000-1327104000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Sangha Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Budddharma is notable in that it is not merely a religious tradition\, rather it is a system that brings peace and happiness in both this and future lives.– Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nHistoric YMCA\, 738 N. 5th Avenue\, corner of University & 5th\, 1 block west of 4th Avenue.\nRoom #135\, Blue Sky Counseling and Wellness Center.\nAs you enter the YMCA\, go straight towards the Zuzi studio\, then turn right for Room #135. \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-sangha-meditation-23/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120114T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20120114T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001543Z UID:10000505-1326499200-1326499200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Sangha Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Budddharma is notable in that it is not merely a religious tradition\, rather it is a system that brings peace and happiness in both this and future lives.– Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nHistoric YMCA\, 738 N. 5th Avenue\, corner of University & 5th\, 1 block west of 4th Avenue.\nRoom #135\, Blue Sky Counseling and Wellness Center.\nAs you enter the YMCA\, go straight towards the Zuzi studio\, then turn right for Room #135. \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-sangha-meditation-22/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20111217T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20111217T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001542Z UID:10000502-1324080000-1324080000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Sangha Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Budddharma is notable in that it is not merely a religious tradition\, rather it is a system that brings peace and happiness in both this and future lives.– Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nHistoric YMCA\, 738 N. 5th Avenue\, corner of University & 5th\, 1 block west of 4th Avenue.\nRoom #135\, Blue Sky Counseling and Wellness Center.\nAs you enter the YMCA\, go straight towards the Zuzi studio\, then turn right for Room #135. \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-sangha-meditation-20/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20111210T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20111210T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035323 CREATED:20140813T001542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001542Z UID:10000499-1323475200-1323475200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Sangha Meditation DESCRIPTION:The Budddharma is notable in that it is not merely a religious tradition\, rather it is a system that brings peace and happiness in both this and future lives.– Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche \n10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation\nIntroduction to calm-abiding meditation practice\, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary. \n10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice\nRefuge\, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening\, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma. \n11:30-12:30am — Recitation\, Study\, and Discussion\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. \nCurrent Texts\nJewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa\nBodhicharyavatara by Shantideva\nUttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya\, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye\nIntroduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti \nTransformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche \nAll sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions. \n NEW LOCATION!\nHistoric YMCA\, 738 N. 5th Avenue\, corner of University & 5th\, 1 block west of 4th Avenue.\nRoom #135\, Blue Sky Counseling and Wellness Center.\nAs you enter the YMCA\, go straight towards the Zuzi studio\, then turn right for Room #135. \nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/saturday-morning-sangha-meditation-19/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20111118T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20111120T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035324 CREATED:20140813T001542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001542Z UID:10000500-1321574400-1321747200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Chakrasamvara DESCRIPTION:Utter Illumination of the Innermost EssenceDrupon Thinley Rinpoche will be conferring the empowerment of Chakrasamvaraís Five-Deities called Utter Illumination of the Innermost Essence (Ghantapa stream). The empowerment will be followed with teaching and meditation guidance on the text. Chakrasamvara is one in whom absolute space (he) and primordial wisdom (ka) are united (ru) and is a tantric meditational deity of the Highest Yoga (Anuttara) Tantra class of Vajrayana Buddhism. Chakrasamvara emanated from Buddha Vajradhara and is the treasured yidam (meditation deity) for the great lineage master of the Drikung Kagyu and Drikung Namgyal Ling of Tucson\, Lord Jigten Sumgon.\nTeaching Location: \n4201 E. Oxford Drive\, Tucson\, 85711 \nNorth of Broadway & West of Columbus Blvd \nDirections: \n * Turn North from Broadway onto Irving Street (1 block west of Columbus) \n * Turn East or right onto Kings Street \n * Turn North or left onto Oxford Drive \n * Follow Oxford Drive past right-angle turn and continue for 1/2 block \n * Brennan’s house is on left or north side of Oxford Drive URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/chakrasamvara-2/ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20111111T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20111113T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035324 CREATED:20140813T001542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001542Z UID:10000498-1320969600-1321142400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Meditation DESCRIPTION:For those entering the path of meditation practice\, Drupon will offer teachings on the Preciousness of Buddhadharma\, which provide exceptional guidance for how to compassionately to live one’s life with increasing wisdom for the benefit of ourselves and others. Short meditations will bo offered throughout the course of these three days to enhance one’s understanding of the topics covered.\nAn initiation or refuge ceremony will be given on Sunday for those interested \nTeaching Location: \n4201 E. Oxford Drive\, Tucson\, 85711 \nNorth of Broadway & West of Columbus Blvd \nDirections: \n * Turn North from Broadway onto Irving Street (1 block west of Columbus) \n * Turn East or right onto Kings Street \n * Turn North or left onto Oxford Drive \n * Follow Oxford Drive past right-angle turn and continue for 1/2 block \n * Brennan’s house is on left or north side of Oxford Drive URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/introduction-to-buddhist-meditation-2/ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20111021T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20111021T000000 DTSTAMP:20260430T035324 CREATED:20140813T001542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001542Z UID:10000501-1319155200-1319155200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Message from Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche DESCRIPTION:I hope and pray that you are well. I think of you in my meditations. We are very fortunate having this precious human life and taking refuge in the Buddha\,Dharma\nand Sangha and following the path. You have been writing me off and on for the\nlast couple of years and I’m grateful you are keeping in contact and I cherish\nthis opportunity. Usually I can’t write long letters because I don’t know how to\ntype but today I have a good secretary so I’m taking the opportunity\nto say a few things.\n\nWithout the Dharma our life in samsara is only suffering or a condition of\nsuffering and we create more causes of suffering. We are also very smart\ncreating the causes of suffering. Since we have the Dharma in our life it gives\nus wisdom to penetrate the reality nature of the causes of suffering and causes\nof peace and happiness in this life and eventually for complete enlightenment.\nSo it is for our own benefit and for others as well that we utilize this\nprecious human life as best as possible. This precious human life is a venue to\ndo all the good things.\n\nFirst\, take a deep breath and release all the tension both physically and\nmentally and then contemplate all phenomena which is composite. The nature of\nimpermanence and the nature of disintegration. Including our human body. So by\ncontemplating this\, purify all attachment and anger.\n\nSecond\, this samsara is a state of suffering. Either suffering of suffering\,\nsuffering of change or in the condition of suffering. So contemplate this\ncarefully and those who are suffering in the world\, physically or mentally\,\nincluding our enemies. Develop sincere compassion wishing them to be free from\nsuffering and to achieve complete enlightenment.\n\nThird\, these manifestations\, happiness and suffering within impermanence\, are\nbased on causes and conditions . Nothing functions independently. All are in the\nconstitution of causes and conditions. And all the causes and conditions are\ninfallible. So it is to our own benefit using our empirical wisdom\,avoiding and\npurifying all the causes of suffering and creating and accumulating all the\ncauses of peace and happiness. As an example\, avoiding the ten non virtues and\npracticing the ten virtues.\n\nWith this understanding\, we take refuge in the Buddha\, Dharma and Sangha and\nkeep the moral ethics. This makes the person pure and a subject of respect. And\nthen\, having kept the moral ethics well\, for ones own benefit to free from\nsamsara\, cultivate Bodhicitta\, the mind of enlightenment for all others. Based\non sincere loving kindness and compassion. Remind yourself of this practice\nevery day and every moment when you are working or sitting. This will give us\nwisdom and courage to do good things in our daily life and for others. This\naltruistic thought inspired all the Buddhas of the past and the present. They\nadopted this mind\, the universal mind of bodhicitta\, and they applied and\npracticed it in their lives and they attained Buddhahood and benefited countless\nsentient beings. We can also take that example and inspire ourselves and follow\nthe path. So when we do these practices\, our main focus is to purify all the\nmental afflictions. For example ignorance\, anger\, attachment\, pride\, jealousy\nand so forth. They are called the three poisons or five poisons and so forth.\n\nThey are the root cause of all our suffering and conflict for the individual and\nfor society. Without touching base on this no matter how much we try the real\npeace and happiness is impossible to attain. This kind of experience is shared\nby all sentient beings. So Dharma gives us this wisdom to understand the reality\nnature of suffering and happiness. The Dharma has also great method and skill to\ntackle all these causes of suffering.\n\nTo purify these obscurations and mental delusions\, the Vajrayanna teaching gives\ngreat skill. Through this method\, one gets the opportunity to manifest into the\nform of the deities which is called Yidam practice. Inseparable of appearance\nand emptiness. With this we repeatedly manifest into the Yidam deity and\ndissolve into emptiness based on ultimate bodhicitta that is supported by moral\nethics.\n\nHere I mention a few words of the purpose of the practice. There are many other\nbooks translated as a reference on how to practice. I want you to have real\npeace and happiness and to be free from confusion and ignorance which are the\nroot cause of suffering. I will say prayers for your good health and successful\nmeditation practice. If you’d like you may place this letter on your Facebook or\nweb page.\n\nSincerely\,\nKhenchen K. Gyaltshen URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/message-from-khenchen-konchog-gyaltsen-rinpoche-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR