Drikung Namgyal Ling

Sunday Mornings at the Center
2018-10-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-02-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-07-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-01-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Every Sunday we will practice together the Chenrezig practice known as A Concise Daily Practice of the Exalted Lord Avalokiteshvara. The practice will include recitation of “Drupon’s Heart of Advice for Practice” as well as an extended period of quiet sitting meditation.
Chenrezig 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 to Chenrezig. Although we may not be as consistently compassionate as some of the great meditation masters, our basic nature of unconditional compassion and wisdom is no different from what we see in Chenrezig.
This event is free, copies of the text will be provided, and beginners are welcome.
Please call or text Pati at (520) 465-1882 for additional information.
Drikung Namgyal Ling
1135 Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, Arizona 85629
May all beings benefit!

Weekly Meditation Practice
2018-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Brennan Washburn Residence, 4201 E. Oxdord Dr, Tucson, 85711, United States
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.
This practice serves to benefit not only oneself but also countless others to whom we dedicate each practice.
This event is free and beginners are welcome.
4201 E. Oxford Dr
Tucson, Arizona 85711
(Click here for a map)

For More Information:
Brennan Washburn: 520.977.2136

Nyungne Retreat with Drupon Rinchen Dorjee
2018-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Thousand-armed Chenrezig
Schedule (October 26, 6pm to October 29, 7:30 am):

Friday October 26 6-9pm – Empowerment and instructions on the practice
Saturday/Sunday – three sessions per day
Monday – early morning session to end at 7:30am (we can then share a nice breakfast)

Location (see directions to the center, below):
Drikung Namgyal Ling Center
1135 West Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Retreat Fee – 3 day retreat
$108 non-members
$75 Supporting Members & above
Foundational Members are Free
⊕ Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us in advance

Register for Nyungne Retreat:

Register for Nyungne Retreat
PLEASE READ

Attendees must participate in the whole retreat – from Friday evening to Monday morning
Space is limited – please reserve your space early
Attendees will be fasting and silent from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning – no eating, drinking or speaking for this time period
If you are unable to fast for this length of time (due to medical condition), then exceptions can be made
If you are unable to perform full body prostrations, “chair” prostrations or any form of heartfelt prostrations are suitable

Register for Nyungne Retreat:

Register for Nyungne Retreat

Description:
The Nyungne practice of the eleven-faced, thousand-armed form of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), the Buddha of compassion, is for purifying negative karma and accumulating merit and wisdom in a short but intensive retreat setting. This intensive practice requires maintaining the eight Mahayana precepts on the first day and on the second day adding vows of fasting and silence (fasting begins after the noon meal on the first day and continues until breakfast on the third day). Meditation sessions include prayers, offerings, prostrations, and extensive mantra recitation, cultivating all three vehicles of Buddhism. Practicing Nyungne with great devotion increases peace in oneself and the world, brings happiness and good fortune, and leads to rebirth in Buddha Amitabha’s Pureland of Dewachen.
It is said in the text called the Collection of the Intentions of All Tantras that if practitioners of the Mahayana do a nyungne even once, they will purify all the wrongdoing accumulated throughout forty thousand eons and achieve rebirth as either a human or deva. If done eight times consecutively, the state of a stream enterer is attained and rebirth in Dewachen is guaranteed. If performed twenty-five times, the state equal to a once-returner is attained and all wrongdoing of the previous eighty thousand eons is purified. Performed fifty times the state equivalent to a non-returner is achieved and all wrongdoing for the prior eight hundred million eons is purified. If the nyungne is performed 108 consecutive times, arhatship is attained and all the wrongdoing and obscurations of the past one billion eons is purified and birth in Dewachen in the direct presence of Buddha Amitabha is assured.
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Lodging and Meals at the Center:
The center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations. Attendees may also car camp or pitch a tent on the property grounds.
The cost of accommodation is included in the retreat fee.
Indoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat, and is otherwise available only as space permits. Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met.
The following 3 meals are provided: Saturday breakfast and lunch, and Monday breakfast. Meals provided will be simple and vegetarian. If you have special food needs or preferences you are welcome to bring a meal or use center’s facilities.
After Saturday lunch time attendees will take a vow of silence, and of fasting. Attendees will not eat, drink, or talk from Saturday at 2pm to Monday morning at 7:30am as part of the practice.
What to pack and bring:
Suggested Personal Items to Bring:

Sleeping bag or bedding
Pillow, blankets
Alarm Clock
Ear plugs
Towel, Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc)
Practice items – cushion, mala, dorje/bell
Comfortable clothing
Medication, vitamins, supplements
Flashlight or reading light
No perfume or heavily scented products, please

Questions?
questions@drikungtucson.org

Nyungne Retreat with Drupon Rinchen Dorjee
2018-10-27 08:00 - 2018-10-29 19:30 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Thousand-armed Chenrezig
Schedule (October 26, 6pm to October 29, 7:30 am):

Friday October 26 6-9pm – Empowerment and instructions on the practice
Saturday/Sunday – three sessions per day
Monday – early morning session to end at 7:30am (we can then share a nice breakfast)

Location (see directions to the center, below):
Drikung Namgyal Ling Center
1135 West Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Retreat Fee – 3 day retreat
$108 non-members
$75 Supporting Members & above
Foundational Members are Free
⊕ Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us in advance

Register for Nyungne Retreat:

Register for Nyungne Retreat

PLEASE READ

Attendees must participate in the whole retreat – from Friday evening to Monday morning.
Space is limited – please reserve your space early
Attendees will be fasting and silent from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning – no eating, drinking or speaking for this time period.
If you are unable to fast for this length of time (due to medical condition), then exceptions can be made
If you are unable to perform full body prostrations, “chair” prostrations or any form of heartfelt prostrations are suitable

Register for Nyungne Retreat:

Register for Nyungne Retreat

Description:
The Nyungne practice of the eleven-faced, thousand-armed form of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), the Buddha of compassion, is for purifying negative karma and accumulating merit and wisdom in a short but intensive retreat setting. This intensive practice requires maintaining the eight Mahayana precepts on the first day and on the second day adding vows of fasting and silence (fasting begins after the noon meal on the first day and continues until breakfast on the third day). Meditation sessions include prayers, offerings, prostrations, and extensive mantra recitation, cultivating all three vehicles of Buddhism. Practicing Nyungne with great devotion increases peace in oneself and the world, brings happiness and good fortune, and leads to rebirth in Buddha Amitabha’s Pureland of Dewachen.
It is said in the text called the Collection of the Intentions of All Tantras that if practitioners of the Mahayana do a nyungne even once, they will purify all the wrongdoing accumulated throughout forty thousand eons and achieve rebirth as either a human or deva. If done eight times consecutively, the state of a stream enterer is attained and rebirth in Dewachen is guaranteed. If performed twenty-five times, the state equal to a once-returner is attained and all wrongdoing of the previous eighty thousand eons is purified. Performed fifty times the state equivalent to a non-returner is achieved and all wrongdoing for the prior eight hundred million eons is purified. If the nyungne is performed 108 consecutive times, arhatship is attained and all the wrongdoing and obscurations of the past one billion eons is purified and birth in Dewachen in the direct presence of Buddha Amitabha is assured.
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Lodging and Meals at the Center:
The center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations. Attendees may also car camp or pitch a tent on the property grounds.
The cost of accommodation is included in the retreat fee.
Indoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat, and is otherwise available only as space permits. Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met.
The following 3 meals are provided: Saturday breakfast and lunch, and Monday breakfast. Meals provided will be simple and vegetarian. If you have special food needs or preferences you are welcome to bring a meal or use center’s facilities.
After Saturday lunch time attendees will take a vow of silence, and of fasting. Attendees will not eat, drink, or talk from Saturday at 2pm to Monday morning at 7:30am as part of the practice.
What to pack and bring:
Suggested Personal Items to Bring:

Sleeping bag or bedding
Pillow, blankets
Alarm Clock
Ear plugs
Towel, Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc)
Practice items – cushion, mala, dorje/bell
Comfortable clothing
Medication, vitamins, supplements
Flashlight or reading light
No perfume or heavily scented products, please

Questions:
questions@drikungtucson.org

"The Enlightened Gene" book discussion and signing
2018-11-11 15:30 - 17:00 | The Studio Space, 4648 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85711, United States
Who: Dr. Arri Eisen of Emory University, Tulku Rangdol, Ani Thutkin Dema, Tsondue Sampel
When: November 11, 2018, 3:30pm
Where: The Studio Space, 4648 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, 85711
Driking Namgyal Ling and Arizona Friends of Tibet present a book discussion and signing of Dr. Eisen’s latest publication, “The Enlightened Gene: Biology, Buddhism and the Convergence that Explains the World” (https://muse.jhu.edu/book/56924)

Dr. Eisen, along with his colleagues from the Tibet Emory Science Initiative, will share their insights on the teaching of Western science to Buddhist monks and nuns. Join us for a stimulating discussion of the surprising confluence of Buddhist thought and cutting-edge Biology.

Copies of Dr. Eisen’s book will be available for purchase, and the event is free.

Annual 1000-Armed Chenrezig Drupchen with Drupon Thinley Ningpo - 2018
2018-11-16 18:00 - 2018-11-18 17:00 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Please Note:
This weekend event is open. You may attend all or part of the Drupchen.

The empowerment begins at 6pm on Friday, November 16th, and while attendance is recommended, it is not required in order to participate in the Drupchen
If you plan on staying overnight, you will want to bring your own bedding or sleeping bag and towels, and plan on staying in dorm-style accommodations or camping
Since the Drupchen continues without interruption both Friday and Saturday nights, we could use your help with the late night sessions!
Lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday, dinner on Saturday, and breakfast items will be available for self-service each morning

Venerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo returns November 16th through 18th for our annual Chenrezig Drupchen! We will begin the weekend with a Chenrezig Empowerment on Friday evening, followed by a 24-hour practice over three days with multiple sessions per day. Attending the empowerment is not required, and practitioners may attend all or part of the Drupchen practice.
Chenrezig 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. Although we may not be as consistently compassionate as some of the great meditation masters, Tibetan Buddhists believe that we all share, in our basic nature, unconditional compassion and wisdom that is no different from what we see in Chenrezig.
Drupchen means vast accomplishment and is a form of intensive group practice. This practice will continue night and day through three days, ending Sunday, November 18th at 5pm. Participants will be welcome to practice though the entire weekend or drop in for one or more sessions.

Registration – Annual 1000-Armed Chenrezig Drupchen with Drupon Thinley Ningpo – 2018

Schedule (November 16-18, 2018):
Friday, November 16th, 6pm to Sunday, November 18th, 5pm
4-hour sessions (approximately) from 6-10pm, 10pm-2am, 2-6am, 6-10am, 10am-2pm & 2pm-6pm
Retreat Fee (3 Days):
(includes housing & meals)
$85 Non-members
$60 Supporting Members & above
Foundation Members are free
Per Day Fee:
$35/day for Non-members
$25/day for Supporting Members or above
Foundation Members are free
Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements
Location:
Drikung Namgyal Ling Center
1135 West Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Register for Annual Chenrezig Drupchen

H.E. Garchen Rinpoche teachings on Milarepa, Mahamudra and Dzogchen
2018-12-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Hotel Tucson, 475 N Granada Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
IMPORTANT UPDATE
The venue for this teaching has been changed.
*New Location*
Hotel Tucson
475 N Granada AveTucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-3000
hoteltucsoncitycenter.com
* Reduced rates available for event attendees. Please mention “Drikung Namgyal Ling” to receive daily rate of $82.

His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche
As dharma students we enjoy a rich lineage of dharma teachings and practices — and precious teachers — none more so than H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche has called him “a true bodhisattva.”
Please join us for an extremely auspicious opportunity to receive his blessings in person in Tucson, AZ, on December 8th and 9th, 2018.
On Saturday, December 8th, H.E. Garchen Rinpoche will offer a special Milarepaempowerment and teaching, followed the next day by his heart advice on Five-fold Mahamudraand Dzogchen. Pith instructions such as these manifest rarely. Senior students will instantly grasp the importance of these teachings, and all students will benefit incalculably from his ability to distill the essence of the dharma into plain spoken instruction infused with love.
The revered great yogi, Jetsun Milarepa, is perhaps the most famous of Tibetan Buddhist masters. His profound odyssey, from evil-doer to enlightened master in a single lifetime, exemplifies the remarkable transformative power of the dharma. H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s vast insight into the mind of Milarepa will illuminate our true nature.
Mahamudra is often translated as “the great seal”, and Dzogchen as “the great perfection”. What makes them both great is that they represent the absolute peak of spiritual attainment, the complete realization of the path. Only highly realized masters can access these vast realizations and teach from direct experience, also known as “heart advice.” His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche is just such a master.
To read more about H.E. Garchen Rinpoche
Event Schedule
Milarepa Empowerment and Teachings
December 8th, 2018
10am – 5pm
Heart Advice on Five-fold Mahamudra and Dzogchen
December 9th, 2018
10am – 5pm
Location
Hotel Tucson
475 N Granada Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-3000
hoteltucsoncitycenter.com
* Reduced rates available for event attendees
Cost
$45/day
$25/day for supporting members and above
Free for foundation members
Register for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche Teachings
* Have questions? Would you like to volunteer to help with the event? Please let us know: questions@drikungtucson.org

Finding Freedom: The Solution to Samsara
2019-01-13 10:30 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Finding Freedom: The Solution to Samsara
10:30am – Noon
Join us every Sunday to explore the fundamentals of Buddhism:

The Two Truths
The Four Noble Truths
The Three Jewels

The Two Truths are the ultimate and conventional nature of the way all phenomena exist. The Four Noble Truths reveal the nature and causes of suffering and the problems we endure, and how we can reverse delusion and attain freedom by realizing emptiness, the ultimate truth.
Realization of the The Two Truths and The Four Noble Truths destroys our innate misconceptions of how the self and things exist, the root ignorance — samsara — that binds us.
The Three Jewels — the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha — are the embodiment of what we can become. The Buddha, who attained complete enlightenment, and the Sangha, who have realized emptiness, are the valid teachers of the Dharma thus realized. Enlightenment is possible.
The path to enlightenment requires us to observe and work directly with our own mind and learn the skill of meditation. Each Sunday we will start each session with guided meditations and instruction, and then delve more deeply into the topics above.
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Drupon Thinley Ningpo, spiritual director for Drikung Namgyal Ling, has asked Ven. Daychen to give these talks to help deepen our understanding of the path, and she has graciously accepted. This event donation is $5.
Drikung Namgyal Ling 1135
Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, Arizona 85629
May all beings benefit!

CANCELLED: Finding Freedom: The Solution to Samsara
2019-02-10 10:30, 2019-03-10 10:30 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
CANCLLED: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this series of events has been cancelled.

Finding Freedom: The Solution to Samsara
10:30am – Noon
Join us every Sunday to explore the fundamentals of Buddhism:

The Two Truths
The Four Noble Truths
The Three Jewels

The Two Truths are the ultimate and conventional nature of the way all phenomena exist. The Four Noble Truths reveal the nature and causes of suffering and the problems we endure, and how we can reverse delusion and attain freedom by realizing emptiness, the ultimate truth.
Realization of the The Two Truths and The Four Noble Truths destroys our innate misconceptions of how the self and things exist, the root ignorance — samsara — that binds us.
The Three Jewels — the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha — are the embodiment of what we can become. The Buddha, who attained complete enlightenment, and the Sangha, who have realized emptiness, are the valid teachers of the Dharma thus realized. Enlightenment is possible.
The path to enlightenment requires us to observe and work directly with our own mind and learn the skill of meditation. Each Sunday we will start each session with guided meditations and instruction, and then delve more deeply into the topics above.
——
Drupon Thinley Ningpo, spiritual director for Drikung Namgyal Ling, has asked Ven. Daychen to give these talks to help deepen our understanding of the path, and she has graciously accepted. This event donation is $5.
Drikung Namgyal Ling 1135
Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, Arizona 85629
May all beings benefit!

100,000 Songs of Milarepa with Drupon Thinley Ningpo
2019-04-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
The revered yogi, Jetsun Milarepa is perhaps the most famous of Tibetan Buddhist masters. His profound odyssey, from evil-doer to enlightened master in a single lifetime, exemplifies the remarkable transformative power of the dharma.
The “100,000 Songs of Milarepa” is a collection songs and stories that express Milarepa’s profound understanding of the dharma with extraordinary clarity and beauty.
Drupon Thinley Ningpo will offer teachings on this famous collection, with insight into the secret of Milarepa’s happiness.

Teachings Fee – 2 days of teaching

$55 non-members
$35 Supporting Members & above
Foundational Members are Free

Per Session Fee:

$15/session , $30/day for non-members
$10/session , $15/day for Supporting Members or above
Foundational Members are free
Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance

Milarepa Practice Retreat with Drupon Thinley Ningpo
2019-04-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-21 10:00 - 15:30 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Drupon Thinley Ningpo will lead a Milarepa practice retreat using a new sadhana translation by Khenpo K. Tamphel. This will not be an overnight retreat, but advance registration is required to reserve your place, and if you choose to, reserve sleeping space in the dormitory or outdoor camping space.
Participants may attend all or part of the retreat. Daily schedule and details forthcoming.
Retreat Registration
Retreat Fee (2 Days):
(includes housing)
$75 Non-members
$55 Supporting Members & above
Foundation Members are free
Per Day Fee:
$40/day for Non-members
$30/day for Supporting Members or above
Foundation Members are free
Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements
Location:
Drikung Namgyal Ling Center
1135 West Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Special Event for Elizabeth Breck: Practice, Prayers and Dedication
2019-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Special Event for Elizabeth Breck
Sunday, April 21st, 2019 4pm – 5pm
For the benefit of our dear sangha member, Elizabeth Breck, we will practice White Tara, recite prayers and offer dedication.
Venerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo will lead this event. He and so many of us, over the years, have come to know Elizabeth as a good friend, gifted Tara dancer, and sincere dharma practitioner who exudes joy and compassion for others.
Elizabeth has been missing since January 13th, 2019 and our aspirations will be directed toward her safely and well being.
To make a contribution that directly benefits Elizabeth, her children, and her family, please give here.
Please join us for this special event. All are welcome.

Bardo Teachings with Khenpo Dondrup
2019-05-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Drikung Dzogchen Center of Arizona, 1038 E Lester St, Tucson, AZ, AZ, 85719, United States
May 25th and May 26th:
9-Noon: 6 Bardo Teachings
2 pm-5 pm: Meditation and Teaching in the Visualization for Preparing the Mind for the Intermediate Bardo
June 1st and June 2nd:
9-Noon: 6 Bardo Teachings
2 pm-5 pm: Meditation and Teaching in the Visualization for Preparing the Mind for the Intermediate Bardo
June 8th and June 9th:
9-Noon: 6 Bardo Teachings
2 pm-5 pm: Meditation and Teaching in the Visualization for Preparing the Mind for the Intermediate Bardo
Suggested Donation:
$60 per day
$100 per weekend
$250 for all three weekends
Call 520-405-6972 for more info
You can pre-register at our paypal at mkaruna@cox.net. We have seating for a maximum of 15 students.
Khenpo Dondrup was born in India and throughout his life has made a deep study of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, in which, in addition, he has also engaged in extensive retreat. He was an assistant for many years of Drupon Sonam Jorphel Rinpoche, who is considered one of the greatest living meditation masters of today. Today he is responsible for the administration, discipline and teaching program of the Rinchen Palri Monastery in Nepal.

The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena - Part 3
2019-08-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-08-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena – Part 3
With Khenpo Yeshi
Saturday-Sunday, August 24th and 25th, 2019
Khenpo Yeshi returns to Tucson for the 14th straight year, and this time he will complete our journey into Longchen Rabjam’s famous treatise, The Chö Ying Dzöd, The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena and its accompanying commentary. By elucidating this text, Khenpo Yeshi will simultaneously introduce us to the work’s essential instruction on the profound Dzogchen practice of Trekchö or “cutting through.”
What do we cut through? Conceptual delusion. In the context of Dzogchen, we cut through the flimsy fantasy world of self-grasping and we do so swiftly, emboldened by the simple recognition of the innate incorruptibility of our own primordial awareness or Buddha Nature.
As dharma students in 2019 we can celebrate the auspicious good fortune of not only this masterpiece having been translated into English, but also the special insight of Khenpo Yeshi. A scholar in both Tibetan and English languages, Khenpo Yeshi has received extensive trainings, both academic and spiritual, too numerous to list here, and completed three-year meditative retreat under the guidance of the renowned Dzogchen master, H.E. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. He currently lives in California and attends Berkeley as a PhD student.
This teaching represents the third installment of a multi-year series, each year traversing a few more chapters. Please join us as we explore this cycle of Dzogchen teachings with Khenpo Yeshi at Drikung Namgyal Ling.

Teaching Location (see directions to the center, below):
Drikung Namgyal Ling Center
1135 West Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Teachings Fee – 2 days of teaching

$55 non-members
$40 Supporting Members & above
Foundational Members are Free

Per Session Fee:

$20/session , $30/day for non-members
$10/session , $20/day for Supporting Members or above
Foundational Members are free
Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance

Daily Schedule (August 24th and 25th, 2019):

10-12 am and 2-5 pm

For More Information on this Event:

Brennan Washburn
(520)977-2136
brennan@drikungtucson.org

Directions to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center
From Central Tucson (Freeway route):
1. South on I-19 to Sahuarita Road.
Sahuarita Road is about 17.5 miles south of the I-19/I-10 Interchange.
2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.
3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.
4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.
5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.
6. House is second on the right.

From Central Tucson (non-Freeway route):
1. Take Valencia Road to Old Nogales Highway.
2. South on Old Nogales Highway to Sahuarita Road.
Sahuarita Road is about 13 miles south of Valencia Road and Old Nogales Highway.
3. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.
4. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.
5. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.
6. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.
7. House is second on the right.

From East Tucson (non-Freeway route from Tucson East side):
1. South on Houghton Road past I-10 to Sahuarita Road.
Sahuarita Road is about 19.5 miles south of I-10.
2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 13 miles.
3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.
4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.
5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.
6. House is second on the right.

Lodging and Meals at the Center:
The center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations .Attendees may also car camp or erect a tent on the property grounds.
The cost accommodation is $20/night indoor and $10/night for camping.
Indoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat, and is otherwise available only as space permits. Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met.
Meals are not provided but you are welcome to bring a meal or use center’s kitchen facilities for preparation.
Lodging in the Sahuarita/Green Valley Area:
For attendees seeking housing outside the center, Sahaurita and Green Valley offer a number of inexpensive short-term options, available just a few minutes away:
Vagabond Inn (Rate: $72/night+)
19200 S Frontage Rd, Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 625-0900, vagabondinn.com
Comfort Inn (Rate: $94/night+)
90 W Esperanza Blvd, Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 399-3736, choicehotes.com
Best Western Green Valley Inn (Rate: $107/night+)
111 South La Cañada Drive, Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 625-2250, bestwestern.com

Mahamudra Meditation Teaching
2019-11-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Venerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo returns November 2nd and 3rd, 2019, to teach Mahamudra Meditation, revealing and clarifying pith instructions from the famous treatisetreatise, Words of Vajradhara Dharmakirti: A Record of Instructions on Five-Fold Mahamudra by the 17th century meditation master, Lho Trinley Namgyal.
Drupon will teach from the extensive Mahamudra chapter, essential meditation instructions received and practiced in Drikung Kagyü three-year retreats for centuries. We are extremely fortunate to be able to receive these from a retreat master who has received and realized such traditional training.
Topics contained in this teaching elucidate the core tenets of Mahamudra practice, such as Calm Abiding and Special Insight, Ascertaining the Nature of the Mind, Resolving That Appearances are the Mind, Explanation of the Faults of Meditation, Identifying Fresh, Ordinary Mind and The Experience of Faultless Meditation. We will receive detailed instructions section by section.
The chapter that will be taught is available here: Mahamudra-Meditation. Please feel free to download it and familiarize yourself with the text prior to the teaching.
We are also delighted to announce that Eric Fry-Miller will serve as the translator for this special weekend.
NOTE: Given the amount of material to cover, the event starts at 9am on both Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd.
Teaching Location (see directions to the center, below):
Drikung Namgyal Ling Center
1135 West Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Recommended Donation:
$25 per session or $75 for full weekend/non-members
$20 per session or $60 for full weekend/Supporting Members and above
Foundation Members no charge
Become a member and bring Dharma to Southeast Arizona!
Karma Yoga opportunities: site preparation, setup, tea service, teacher-translator attendant
Questions? Wish to volunteer?
questions@drikungtucson.org

Annual 1000-Armed Chenrezig Drupchen with Drupon Thinley Ningpo – 2019
2019-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Please Note:
This weekend event is open. You may attend all or part of the Drupchen.

The empowerment begins at 6pm on Friday, November 8th, and while attendance is recommended, it is not required in order to participate in the Drupchen
If you plan on staying overnight, you will want to bring your own bedding or sleeping bag and towels, and plan on staying in dorm-style accommodations or camping
Since the Drupchen continues without interruption both Friday and Saturday nights, we could use your help with the late night sessions!
Lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday, dinner on Saturday, and breakfast items will be available for self-service each morning

Venerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo returns November 8h through 10th for our annual Chenrezig Drupchen. We will begin the weekend with a Chenrezig Empowerment on Friday evening, followed by a 24-hour practice over three days with multiple sessions per day. Attending the empowerment is not required, and practitioners may attend all or part of the Drupchen practice.
Chenrezig 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. Although we may not be as consistently compassionate as some of the great meditation masters, Tibetan Buddhists believe that we all share, in our basic nature, unconditional compassion and wisdom that is no different from what we see in Chenrezig.
Drupchen means vast accomplishment and is a form of intensive group practice. This practice will continue night and day through three days, ending Sunday, November 10th at 5pm. Participants will be welcome to practice though the entire weekend or drop in for one or more sessions.
NOTE: If you plan on attending the entire retreat, please register so we can better plan the retreat. If you plan on attending on a per session basis, please register in person the day(s) you attend.
Register for Annual Chenrezig Drupchen
Schedule (November 8-10, 2019):
Friday, November 8th, 6pm to Sunday, November 10th, 5pm
Day Practice sessions (approximately) from 8:30am-11:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Night Practice sessions (approximately) from 8:30pm-12:30am:, 12:30am-4:30am, 4:30am-8:30am
Retreat Fee (3 Days):
(includes housing & meals)
$85 Non-members
$60 Supporting Members & above
Foundation Members are free
Per Day Fee:
$35/day for Non-members
$25/day for Supporting Members or above
Foundation Members are free
Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements
Meal Donations:
Please help to support the dharma and the retreat by providing lunch or dinner during the retreat. We request 3 vegetarian meals of soup, stew or casserole for about 8 people. To volunteer: questions@drikungtucson.org
Location:
Drikung Namgyal Ling Center
1135 West Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Register for Annual Chenrezig Drupchen

Annual 1000-Armed Chenrezig Drupchen with Drupon Thinley Ningpo – 2019
2019-11-09 - 2019-11-10 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Please Note:
This weekend event is open. You may attend all or part of the Drupchen.

The empowerment begins at 6pm on Friday, November 8th, and while attendance is recommended, it is not required in order to participate in the Drupchen
If you plan on staying overnight, you will want to bring your own bedding or sleeping bag and towels, and plan on staying in dorm-style accommodations or camping
Since the Drupchen continues without interruption both Friday and Saturday nights, we could use your help with the late night sessions!
Lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday, dinner on Saturday, and breakfast items will be available for self-service each morning

Venerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo returns November 8h through 10th for our annual Chenrezig Drupchen. We will begin the weekend with a Chenrezig Empowerment on Friday evening, followed by a 24-hour practice over three days with multiple sessions per day. Attending the empowerment is not required, and practitioners may attend all or part of the Drupchen practice.
Chenrezig 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. Although we may not be as consistently compassionate as some of the great meditation masters, Tibetan Buddhists believe that we all share, in our basic nature, unconditional compassion and wisdom that is no different from what we see in Chenrezig.
Drupchen means vast accomplishment and is a form of intensive group practice. This practice will continue night and day through three days, ending Sunday, November 10th at 5pm. Participants will be welcome to practice though the entire weekend or drop in for one or more sessions.
NOTE: If you plan on attending the entire retreat, please register so we can better plan the retreat. If you plan on attending on a per session basis, please register in person the day(s) you attend.
Register for Annual Chenrezig Drupchen
Schedule (November 8-10, 2019):
Friday, November 8th, 6pm to Sunday, November 10th, 5pm
Day Practice sessions (approximately) from 8:30am-11:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Night Practice sessions (approximately) from 8:30pm-12:30am:, 12:30am-4:30am, 4:30am-8:30am
Retreat Fee (3 Days):
(includes housing & meals)
$85 Non-members
$60 Supporting Members & above
Foundation Members are free
Per Day Fee:
$35/day for Non-members
$25/day for Supporting Members or above
Foundation Members are free
Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements
Location:
Drikung Namgyal Ling Center
1135 West Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche - Vajra Speech of the Essence of the Ultimate
2019-12-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Hotel Tucson, 475 N Granada Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
Register for Vajra Speech of the Essence of the Ultimate

Register for Vajra Speech of the Essence of the Ultimate

Questions? questions@drikungtucson.org

Sunday White Tara Meditation Practice
2020-02-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
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.
This practice serves to benefit not only oneself but also countless others to whom we dedicate each practice.
This event is free and beginners are welcome.
Drikung Namgyal Ling
1135 W Twin Buttes Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
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*CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS*Bardo Teachings with Khenpo Tenzin
2020-03-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Drikung Namgyal Ling Center, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS — STAY TUNED FOR RESCHEDULING

Bardo Teaching
Drikung Namgyal Ling is pleased to announce a very special teaching by Venerable Khenpo Tenzin on Saturday, March 28th & Sunday, March 29th, 2020.
Khenpo Tenzin will guide us through the six bardos as presented in “The Root Verses of the Six Intermediate States”, one of the most famous sections of the Bardo Thotrol.
Bardo Thotrol, translated into English as The Tibetan Book of the Dead, is a series of instructions on spiritual liberation. The eighth-century master, Padmasambhava, buried these sacred texts in the Gampo hills in Central Tibet where later the great teacher Gampopa established his monastery. This terma or “hidden treasure” was discovered centuries later by Karma Lingpa.
Spiritual liberation, in this case, means that whoever comes into contact with this teaching – whether in the form of doubt or with an open mind – receives a sudden glimpse of enlightenment through the power of the transmission contained in this precious treasure.
“The Root Verses of the Six Intermediate States” and associated teaching materials will be provided.
Schedule
March 28, 2020, 9am-12pm & 2pm-5pm
March 29, 2020, 9am-12pm & 2pm-5pm
Teachings Fee – 2 days of teaching:

$55 non-members
$35 Supporting Members & above
Foundation Members — free

Per Session Fee:

$15/session, $30/day for non-members
$10/session, $15/day for Supporting Members or above
Foundational Members are free
Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance at questions@drikungtucson.org

Location:
Drikung Namgyal Ling Center
1135 West Twin Buttes Road
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
