Drikung Namgyal Ling

Potluck Supper with Traga Rinpoche
2008-03-23 00:00 (America/Phoenix)
A potluck supper will be held in Traga Rinpoche’s honor following the teaching on Lord Jitgen Sumgon.This may be your last opportunity to visit with Traga Rinpoche before he makes an extended trip to Tibet.
Please bring a small dish to share with others. Call Zehra at 299-1083 for more details.
Zehra Conner1141 N. Saddlewood Ranch DriveTucson, Arizona 85745 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Zehra Conner: 299-1083

The Life and Teachings of Lord Jigten Sumgon
2008-03-22 00:00 - 2008-03-23 00:00
Who was The Great Drikungpa, Ratnashri, Lord Jigten Sumgon? His coming was predicted in many sutras, tantras, and termas. There were many miraculous signs of his birth.His successorship as the head of the Drikung Kagyu lineage was predicted by his teacher, Phagmodrupa, who was a heart disciple of Gampopa. Hundreds of thousands of students gathered to hear his teachings. He authored many classic texts, including the Gong Chik and The Heart Essence of the Mahayana Teachings (Thegchen Tanpa’i Nyingpo), as well as many vajra songs.
We are blessed to have Traga Rinpoche here so soon after his 5-month retreat to instruct us on Lord Jigten Sumgon’s Life and Teachings. Please join us for what we are certain will be a most delightful weekend with the Venerable Traga Rinpoche.

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

Lama Chopa Practice Instruction
2008-03-21 00:00
Lama Chopa meditation practice is a complete meditation for purifying the four obscurations through receiving the four empowerments of transforming one’s body, speech, and mind into the pure enlightened state.It is the Guru Yoga practice of Lord Jigten Sumgon, who was an incarnation of Nagarjuna, and the founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. Lord Jigten Sumgon says, “From today on, with one-pointed devotion pray to your great master and practice according to what he teaches. Thus, it is certain you will achieve the ultimate accomplishment (Buddhahood).”
Traga Rinpoche will lead us in this practice, and provide teachings regarding its meaning.

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

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study & Discussion
2008-03-15 00:00, 2008-03-08 00:00, 2008-03-01 00:00
Sangha Meditation is an on-going meditation group that primarily focuses on ìThe Gradual Pathî meditation practices recommended by our centerís director, Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche, as well as other Drikung Kagyu lineage masters. This group is intended for introductory, as well as intermediate and advanced practitioners.
If you have any further questions, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.
These sessions are free and open to the general public.
As a courtesy to those with allergies, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!

Directions (Central Tucson)
ï N on Country Club Rd past Grant, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds
ï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness
ï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway, #36A, adobe house with prayer flags
ï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees

Saturdays, January 5, 12, and 19 @ 10:30am – 12:30pm

Matthew and Rachel’s House
3935 North Country Club Road, #36A
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(Click here for a map)
For More Information:
Matthew Vasquez: 884-0554

Achi Practice
2008-03-12 00:00, 2008-02-27 00:00, 2008-02-13 00:00, 2008-01-08 00:00
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.
The prayers, visualization, and dedication are read from a sadhana (traditional practice text).
This particular practice was written by Jigten Sumgon, our lineageís founder, and translated in to English by Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche.
Beginners are welcome at this practice.
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, Every Month
Pati Stein 1871 N. King Street Tucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

Green Tara Practice
2008-03-08 00:00
Tara embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind.She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas.
2nd and 4th Saturdays Each Month 5210 N. Nina Drive Tucson, Arizona 85704
(Click here for a map)
For More Information: Jacki Elder at 292-6070

White Tara Practice
2008-03-05 00:00
Tara embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas.His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche has taught extensively on the benefits of White Tara practice. White Tara offers peace, prosperity, health and long life through her enlightened activities. She is depicted with a female body that is the brilliant white of a thousand autumn moons. Her third eye in her forehead symbolizes her vision of the unity of ultimate reality while she simultaneously sees the relative and dualistic world with her other two eyes.
Her hands and feet also have eyes, showing that all her actions are governed by her ultimate wisdom and compassion. She is the protective, helpful and comforting mother who shows limitless kindness, generosity and protection towards those who are tossed in the ocean of suffering.
If we recite her mantra and make a connection to her, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves.
Please bring your bells and damarus!
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Every Month
Zehra Conner1141 N Saddlewood Ranch DriveTucson, Arizona 85745 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Zehra Conner: 299-1083

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study & Discussion
2008-02-23 00:00
Sangha Meditation is an on-going meditation group that primarily focuses on ìThe Gradual Pathî meditation practices recommended by our centerís director, Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche, as well as other Drikung Kagyu lineage masters. This group is intended for introductory, as well as intermediate and advanced practitioners.
If you have any further questions, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.
These sessions are free and open to the general public.
As a courtesy to those with allergies, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!

Directions (Central Tucson)
ï N on Country Club Rd past Grant, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds
ï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness
ï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway, #36A, adobe house with prayer flags
ï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees

Saturdays, February 23, March 1, 8, 15 & 29 @ 10:30am – 12:30pm

Matthew and Rachel’s House
3935 North Country Club Road, #36A
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(Click here for a map)
For More Information:
Matthew Vasquez: 884-0554

White Tara Practice
2008-02-20 00:00
Tara embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas.1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Every Month
Zehra Conner1141 N Saddlewood Ranch DriveTucson, Arizona 85745 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Zehra Conner: 299-1083

Tibetan New Year (Losar) Celebration
2008-02-16 00:00
Join Us For Losar – Tibetan New Year! Tibetan Year 2135 – Earth Mouse Year, commences on February 8th. Due to scheduling needs, we will be celebrating Losar on February 16th Activities will begin with a Fire Puja ritual ceremony led by Gape Lama and Abao Lama of Garchen Buddhist Institute, followed by the hanging of prayer flags. Following the rituals, traditional Tibetan food will be served. Come and join us for Tibetan music, video, cuisine and conversation! A small donation of $15. is requested. All profits will benefit the Drikung Namgyal Ling Building Fund. This event is RSVP, to better enable us to purchase ingredients and prepare the meal. Please let us know that you will be attending by registering online by clicking here or by sending email to pati@drikungkagyutucson.org. May all beings benefit!

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

Tara Practice
2008-01-26 00:00, 2008-01-12 00:00, 2007-11-10 00:00

Achi Practice
2008-01-23 00:00
Achi was the grandmother of Lord Jigten Sumgon, who founded the Drikung Kagyu Lineage. Achi is considered chief protectress of the Drikung Kagyu.
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, Every Month
Pati Stein 1871 N. King Street Tucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study and Discussion
2008-01-19 00:00, 2008-01-12 00:00, 2008-01-05 00:00

Holiday Open-Door Meditation Retreat
2007-12-29 00:00
This Holiday Open-Door Retreat is free and open to the general public. You are welcome to participate at your own discretion – for a brief 1/2 hour drop-in; for a whole three-hour section, or for the entire day. This open-door, in-town retreat is an opportunity to rest your busy mind; let go of the past year and warm-up with other fellow meditators.Schedule:
9-12 Lama Chopa & Milarepa Guru Yoga Meditation Practice
12-1 Lunch (pot-luck/snacks)
1-4 Milarepa Guru Yoga
4-5 Dinner (pot-luck/snacks)
5-7 Milarepa Guru Yoga
7-8 Smoke Offering, Amitabha, Pureland Prayer & Ani Wangmo Supplication
*Bring your drums, damarus, bells, horns & whistles for Lama Chopa & Smoke Offering
If you have any further questions, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.
As a courtesy to those with allergies, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!

Directions (Central Tucson)
ï N on Country Club Rd past Grant, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds
ï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness
ï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway, #36A, adobe house with prayer flags
ï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees

Saturday, December 29, 9:00am – 8:00pm

Matthew and Rachel’s House
3935 North Country Club Road, #36A
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(Click here for a map)

For More Information:
Matthew Vasquez: 884-0554

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study and Discussion
2007-12-22 00:00, 2007-12-15 00:00, 2007-12-08 00:00
This on-going group will be meeting for three Saturdays in December and will continue our on-going group meditation practice, study and discussion on bodhicitta, altruistic motivation, the four thoughts that turn the mind and mindfulness-awareness meditation practice. Additionally, this will be an opportunity to debrief, discuss and deepen our understanding of Garchen Rinpocheís profound teachings on Milarepa – amongst peers.This group is intended for introductory, as well as intermediate and advanced practitioners.
If you have any further questions, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.
These sessions are free and open to the general public.
As a courtesy to those with allergies, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!

Directions (Central Tucson)
ï N on Country Club Rd past Grant, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds
ï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness
ï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway, #36A, adobe house with prayer flags
ï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees

Saturdays, December 8, 15, and 22 @ 10:30am – 12:30pm

Matthew and Rachel’s House
3935 North Country Club Road, #36A
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(Click here for a map)
For More Information:
Matthew Vasquez: 884-0554

The 100,000 Songs of Milarepa
2007-11-30 00:00 - 2007-12-02 00:00
For Tibetans, The 100,000 Songs of Milarepa is comparable in status to the Hindu Mahabharata and the Christian Bible. Its author, Milarepa, is the most well-known Dharma Practitioner of all time, and he is revered throughout Tibet and India for his unsurpassed spiritual attainment in just one lifetime.Milarepa lived during the eleventh century as a cotton (repa)-clad yogin. He avoided the scholarly institutions of his time and wandered from village to village, teaching and demonstrating the path to Buddhahood through his spontaneously composed songs (dohas). Everywhere he went, crowds of people gathered to hear his sweet-sounding voice ìsinging the Dharma.î
His songs are filled with powerful, crystal clear advice for practitioners as well as stories of the miraculous, and they present immeasurable insight into the living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and its profoundly transformative practice.
His Eminence Garchen Rinpocheís teachings on Milarepaís Songs are unsurpassed, and we are grateful beyond measure for his gift of these teachings.
Lunch with His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche
In conjunction with His Eminence Garchen Rinpocheís teachings on Milarepa on November 30, December 1, and December 2, catered lunches will be held at the Benedictine Monastery for those in attendance at the teachings.
The cost for each luncheon is $15 per person. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options will be available. They will be held in the same room as the teachings, in the back of the teaching hall. Reservations for the lunch(es) will be on a first come, first serve basis, with preference given to those attending the teachings. If you are not attending the teachings, but would still like to attend the lunches, please call Zehra to confirm space availability.
Please reserve your seat, make your check out to Drikung Namgyal Ling, and mail it with the form (link) below to Zehra Conner no later than November 15, 2007. We are striving for an exact reservation count for the caterers prior to the dates of the lunches. If you mail your check late, please call Zehra at 299-1083 and let her know it is on the way.
Download a lunch registration form for mailing by clicking here.

Benedictine Convent
800 N.Country Club
Tucson AZ 85716

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study and Discussion
2007-11-24 00:00
This is a monthly program of meditation, practice, and discussion and is a wonderful opportunity for folks who are new to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation practice, to receive introductory meditation instruction, guidance and support in establishing a meditation or Dharma practice in their day-to-day lives. Veteran meditation practitioners are encouraged to come and contribute to the group meditation environment, as well as deepen in their own practice.We will be practicing calm-abiding, bodhicitta (awakened-heart), taking refuge in the three jewels, and contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind. Together these practices form the basis to all other advanced meditation practices. By listening and discussing related teachings and commentary given by Khenpo Sherab Rinpoche, Garchen Rinpoche, Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche and others, we will learn how to apply the Holy Dharma. The intention is to stabilize our body, speech and minds through sangha meditation practice. We will examine how to apply this in our daily lives, so as to ease suffering and be a lamp unto the world.
The curriculum for this group has been organized by Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche and Khenchen
Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche specifically for their students in Tucson. This monthly program is intended to abide by Khenpo Ozerís wishes that we come together as a sangha while he is away teaching in Tibet the next couple of years.
These sessions will be facilitated by fellow sangha member, Matthew Vasquez at the request of Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Matthew at 884-0554 or Email Matthew. Individual meditation instruction is available upon request.
These sessions are free and open to the general public. Any donations offered will be contributed to Drikung Namgyal Ling.

1871 N. King StreetTucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)

Achi Practice
2007-11-13 00:00
Achi was the grandmother of Lord Jigten Sumgon, who founded the Drikung Kagyu Lineage. Achi is considered chief protectress of the Drikung Kagyu.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, Every Month
Pati Stein 1871 N. King Street Tucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study and Discussion
2007-11-10 00:00
This is a special meditation study, practice and discussion group session intended to follow-up Drupon RinchenDorje’s recent Calm Abiding teaching. As always, it a wonderful opportunity for folks who are new to Tibetan
Buddhist Meditation practice, to receive introductory meditation instruction, guidance and support in establishing a
meditation or Dharma practice in their day-to-day lives. We will also listen to a dharma talk recently given by
Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche (on Fri. 11/2/07) via telephone from Tibet, addressing students in Tucson.
Veteran meditation practitioners are encouraged to come and contribute to the group meditation environment, as well as deepen in their own practice.
We will be practicing calm-abiding, bodhicitta (awakened-heart), taking refuge in the three jewels, and contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind. Together these practices form the basis to all other advanced meditation practices. By listening and discussing related teachings and commentary given by Khenpo Sherab Rinpoche, Garchen Rinpoche, Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche and others, we will learn how to apply the Holy Dharma. The intention is to stabilize our body, speech and minds through sangha meditation practice. We will examine how to apply this in our daily lives, so as to ease suffering and be a lamp unto the world.
The curriculum for this group has been organized by Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche and Khenchen
Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche specifically for their students in Tucson. This monthly program is intended to abide by Khenpo Ozerís wishes that we come together as a sangha while he is away teaching in Tibet the next couple of years.
These sessions will be facilitated by fellow sangha member, Matthew Vasquez at the request of Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Matthew at 884-0554 or Email Matthew. Individual meditation instruction is available upon request.
These sessions are free and open to the general public. Any donations offered will be contributed to Drikung Namgyal Ling.

Saturday, November 10 @ 10am-12pm

Matthew and Rachel’s House
3935 North Country Club Road, #36A
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(Click here for a map)
For More Information:
Matthew Vasquez: 884-0554
