Drikung Namgyal Ling

Saturday Morning Sangha Meditation
2011-12-10 00:00, 2011-12-17 00:00, 2012-01-14 00:00, 2012-01-21 00:00, 2012-01-28 00:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
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
10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation
Introduction to calm-abiding meditation practice, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary.
10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice
Refuge, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma.
11:30-12:30am — Recitation, Study, and Discussion
Reading, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.
Current Texts
Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa
Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva
Uttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye
Introduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti
Transformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
All sessions are free and open to the general public.

You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions.
NEW LOCATION!
Historic YMCA, 738 N. 5th Avenue, corner of University & 5th, 1 block west of 4th Avenue.
Room #135, Blue Sky Counseling and Wellness Center.
As you enter the YMCA, go straight towards the Zuzi studio, then turn right for Room #135.
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!

Saturday Morning Sangha Meditation
2012-02-04 00:00
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
10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation
Introduction to calm-abiding meditation practice, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary.
10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice
Refuge, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma.
11:30-12:30am — Recitation, Study, and Discussion
Reading, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.
Current Texts
Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa
Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva
Uttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye
Introduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti
Transformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
All sessions are free and open to the general public.

You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions.
NEW LOCATION!
NEW LOCATION for Community Meditation:Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions, please contact Matthew at†matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org†or call 884-0554.

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!

Saturday Morning Sangha Meditation
2012-02-11 00:00
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
10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation
Introduction to calm-abiding meditation practice, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary.
10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice
Refuge, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma.
11:30-12:30am — Recitation, Study, and Discussion
Reading, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.
Current Texts
Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa
Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva
Uttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye
Introduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti
Transformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
All sessions are free and open to the general public.

You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions.
NEW LOCATION!
NEW LOCATION for Community Meditation:†Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions, please contact Matthew at†matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org†or call 884-0554.

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!

Saturday Morning Community Meditation
2012-02-18 00:00

Losar Celebration with White Tara Practice
2012-02-26 00:00
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.
We will be dedicating our practice for the Long Life of His Holiness Drikung Chetsang Rinpoche,
and for the benefit of all beings.
Please come for all or part of the day.
Text and introduction to White Tara practice will be provided.
Date – February 26, 2012
10am to Noon: White Tara Practice
Noon to 2 pm: Pot Luck lunch, please bring a simple dish to share
2 pm to 4 pm: White Tara Practice
Location: Stein Residence
1871 N. King Street
Tucson, AZ 85749
Directions:
East on Speedway past Houghton 1 mile
Left onto Tanque Verde Loop
Let onto Linden, drive to it’s end
Left onto King Street
Drive past one house, then right onto dirt road
1871 is the second house on the left
Look for the prayer flags

Saturday Morning Community Meditation
2012-03-24 00:00, 2012-03-31 00:00
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.
10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice
Refuge, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma.
11:30-12:30am — Recitation, Study, and Discussion
Reading, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.
Current Texts
Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa
Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva
Uttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye
Introduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti
Transformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
All sessions are free and open to the general public.

You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions.
NEW LOCATION!
NEW LOCATION for Community Meditation:†Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions, please contact Matthew at†matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org†or call 884-0554.

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!

Achi Chokyi Drolma Deity Practice
2012-04-05 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.
1st Thursday, Every Month
Pati Stein 1871 N. King Street Tucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

Saturday Morning Community Meditation
2012-04-07 00:00
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.
10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation
Introduction to calm-abiding meditation practice, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary.
10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice
Refuge, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma.
11:30-12:30am — Recitation, Study, and Discussion
Reading, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.
Current Texts
Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa
Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva
Uttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye
Introduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti
Transformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
All sessions are free and open to the general public.

You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions.
NEW LOCATION!
NEW LOCATION for Community Meditation:†Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions, please contact Matthew at†matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org†or call 884-0554.

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!

Saturday Morning Community Meditation
2012-04-21 00:00, 2012-04-28 00:00, 2012-05-05 00:00, 2012-06-02 00:00, 2012-06-09 00:00, 2012-06-16 00:00, 2012-07-07 00:00, 2012-07-14 00:00 and 3 more dates
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.
10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation
Introduction to calm-abiding meditation practice, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary.
10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice
Refuge, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma.
11:30-12:30am — Recitation, Study, and Discussion
Reading, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.
Current Texts
Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa
Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva
Uttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye
Introduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti
Transformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
All sessions are free and open to the general public.

You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions.
NEW LOCATION!
NEW LOCATION for Community Meditation: Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.

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!

Deity Practice and Tummo Instruction Teachings
2012-05-19 00:00 - 2012-05-20 00:00
“Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche will teach on two related topics during this weekend.” Saturday, May 19
9-12pm/2-5pm: Introduction to Deity Meditation: Why we do it and How it Benefits
Sunday, May 20
9-12pm/2-5pm: How to prepare for the Six Yogas of Naropa: Instruction on Tummo Teaching Location:
4201 E. Oxford Drive, Tucson, 85711
For More Information, Please Contact:
Pati Stein at 520-465-1882
pati@drikungkagyutucson.org

"For the Benefit of All Beings"
2012-05-23 00:00
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
“For the Benefit of All Beings” The extraordinary life of His Eminence Garchen Triptul Rinpoche.

All Proceeds to Benefit the Southwest Buddhafield Endowment www.southwestbuddhafield.org
LOFT CINEMA 3233 E. Speedway Blvd Tucson

TICKETS $10 Available @ www.loftcinema.com or call 520-795-0844

To view trailer for film:
http://www.forthebenefitofallbeings.com/preview.html

Four-Day Closed Meditation Retreat
2012-05-25 00:00 - 2012-05-28 00:00
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.
Retreat Fees
$150. (includes meals & lodging)
For 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.
To Place a Reservation/for Additional Information, Please Contact:
Ann Danowitz
Phone: (520) 631-8727
Email: ann@drikungkagyutucson.org

Guru Rinpoche Drupchup with Lama Thupten Nyima
2012-06-23 00:00 - 2012-06-24 00:00
Drikung Namgyal Ling invites you to participate in a Guru Rinpoche Drupchup (mini-retreat) with Lama Thupten Nima
“Essence of Great Bliss:
The Means of Accomplishing the Mind of the Guru in Whom the Sugatas and Three Roots are Gathered”

This lyrical liturgy will include traditional monastic instrumentation, chanted recitation and torma offerings
with Venerable Lama Thupten Nima, Chant Master from Gar Monastery in Tibet,
and current resident teacher at Garchen Institute in Chino Valley, AZ
Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24, 2012
9am to Noon: Guru Rinpoche Sadhana (practice text) Recitation
Noon to 2 pm: Pot Luck lunch please bring a simple dish to share
2 pm to 5 pm: Guru Rinpoche Sadhana (practice text) Recitation
$30 suggested donation, $10 per 3-hour session to help cover travel costs.
You are welcome to attend all or any sessions you wish.
Location: 1871 N. King Street
Tucson, Arizona 85749

Teachings with Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche
2012-06-30 00:00 - 2012-07-01 00:00
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.

The Studio on Speedway
4648 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ
NOTE: PLEASE USE THE SUNFLOWER PARKING LOT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SPEEDWAY. HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY BEHIND THE STUDIO.

Gongchik: Cultivating Awakened Mind-Heart (Bodhicitta) -†Jigten Sumgon's Commentary On†The Teachings of the Buddha
2012-08-31 00:00 - 2012-09-02 00:00
Khenpo Nyima Gyaltshen, Rinpoche, from Jang Chubling Monastery, will give teachings on The Gongchik, the Sacred Teachings of Lord Jigten Sumgon, founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage.
Dates/Times:
Open Book Study Session: Friday, August 31, 9am – 12pm; 2pm – 5pm
Public Talk: Friday, August 31, 7-9pm Ada Pierce Memorial Library, Little Chapel of All Nations

Suggested Donation:
$15 for each Friday Open Book Study Session
$ 5 for Public Talk
$75 for Saturday/Sunday teachings
$95 for all three days

Location for all teaching events:
4201 E. Oxford Drive, Tucson, 85711
North of Broadway & West of Columbus Blvd
Directions:
* Turn North from Broadway onto Irving Street (1 block west of Columbus)
* Turn East or right onto Kings Street
* Follow Oxford Drive past right-angle turn and continue for 1/2 block
* Follow Oxford Drive past right-angle turn and continue for 1/2 block
* Brennan’s house is on left or north side of Oxford Drive

Location for Public Talk:
Little Chapel of All Nations
Ada Pierce McCormick Building
University of Arizona Campus
1401 East First Street
Tucson, Arizona 85719

For More Information, Please Contact Matthew Vasquez:
520-884-0554 or matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org
