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

Achi Practice
2008-03-26 00:00, 2008-05-14 00:00, 2008-05-28 00:00, 2008-06-25 00:00, 2008-07-23 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

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study & Discussion
2008-03-29 00:00, 2008-04-05 00:00, 2008-04-12 00:00, 2008-04-19 00:00, 2008-04-26 00:00, 2008-05-24 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

White Tara Practice
2008-04-02 00:00, 2008-04-16 00:00, 2008-05-07 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

Vajrasattva Empowerment and Practice Instruction
2008-05-10 00:00 - 2008-05-11 00:00
Vajrasattva is the deity that embodies the purification powers of all the Buddhas. His Practice is for mental and physical purification. It is the most powerful purification practice in daily life. If one practices sincerely with the correct motivation, all the negativities we have accumulated in this life and previous ones can be removed.
Please join us for a most delightful weekend with the Venerable Drupon Rinpoche.

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

3-Day Vajrasattva Closed Retreat
2008-05-16 00:00 - 2008-05-18 00:00
This three-day closed retreat is our annual Spring retreat, and registration is limited to 14 persons. The retreat will begin on Friday morning and be followed by three days of meditation and instruction. Please note that this retreat requires prior attendance to the Vajrasattva Empowerment.As this retreat is closed, pre-registration is required, and attendees will need to remain on-site throughout the retreat. Led by Drupon Thinley Nyingpo Rinpoche, this retreat will be held at a private residence in Sonoita, Arizona, 45 minutes South of Tucson.
Retreat Fees
$175. (includes meals & lodging)
Lodging in a common area. All required ritual items provided. Participants are expected to share in all cooking and clean-up duties.
Pre-registration is required and must be made by Saturday, May 10. You must have attended the Vajrasattva Empowerment the previous weekend (May 10/11).
As a courtesy to those with allergies, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!

To Place Your Reservation or for Additional Information, Please Contact:
Rachel Hopkins
Phone: (520) 884-0554
Email: rachel@drikungkagyutucson.org

White Tara Practice
2008-06-04 00:00, 2008-07-02 00:00, 2008-07-16 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.

Bring your bells and damarus!
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Every Month
Ada Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street
Tucson, Arizona 85719(Click here for a map)
For More Information: Zehra Conner: 299-1083

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study and Discussion
2008-06-07 00:00, 2008-06-21 00:00, 2008-06-28 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, June 7, 21, and 28 @ 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
2008-06-11 00:00
This week’s practice will be led by Khenpo Nyima Gyaltsen Rinpoche.
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

Contemplation on How the Fruits of Practice are Obtained
2008-06-14 00:00 - 2008-06-15 00:00
Based on negative emotions, we engage in actions (karma) of body, speech, and mind that give rise to suffering in our lives, just as planting a seed gives rise to fruit in the future. In Buddhism, suffering is not seen as “punishment” for bad deeds, but simply a natural process of cause and effect. Deeds based on attachment, aggression and ignorance naturally give rise to suffering, while deeds based on a mind of non-attachment, non-aggression, and wisdom naturally bring happiness into our lives.This process continues from one life to the next, through the process of Rebirth. Though the body ceases to exist at death, the mind continues into a future existence, and carries the seeds (which ultimately bear the fruits of practice) of karma into the next life.
This special weekend teaching by the Venerable Nyima Gyaltsen Rinpoche will discuss how the fruits of Buddhist practice are obtained.

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
2008-07-05 00:00, 2008-07-12 00:00, 2008-07-19 00:00, 2008-07-26 00:00

Mandala Practice: A Hands-on Approach to Ultimate Generosity
2008-08-02 00:00 - 2008-08-03 00:00
Mandala Practice is part of the Preliminary Practices (Refuge, Vajrasattva, Mandala, Guru Yoga) and focuses on generosity. Mandala practice is a means of developing generosity by cutting through attachment and desire.In the Mandala Practice, we visualize offering the entire universe to all the Buddhas and Bodhisatvas, the Dharma and the Sangha.
All of the wealth of the universe is symbolized by the rice held in our hands. We visualize the rice as every jewel and precious stone, and offer it (generosity) to all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, the Dharma and the Sangha.
Drupon Rinpoche will lead a 1 and 1/2 day teaching on the meaning and application of the Mandala, including instruction on its creation.

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