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:20080101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090508T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090508T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T075612 CREATED:20140813T001529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001529Z UID:10000388-1241740800-1241740800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Public Talk: Turning Depression and Worry into Happiness DESCRIPTION:In this time of economic turmoil\, there is so much uncertainty regarding our futures. We work hard to provide for our families\, yet there is much disquiet\, even about whether we will be able to provide for our basic needs. This leads us to worry and feel depressed; we feel hopeless and helpless about our future and what we can do. Drupon will provide clear and practical instructions regarding how to transform worry and depression into happiness.This event is free.\n\nAda Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85719(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information: Zehra Conner: 299-1083 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/public-talk-turning-depression-and-worry-into-happiness-2/ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090509T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090510T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T075612 CREATED:20140813T001529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001529Z UID:10000189-1241827200-1241913600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Empowerment and Teaching DESCRIPTION:This Amitabha empowerment and teaching is being held in conjunction with the center’s spiritual director\, Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche and his recent worldwide mantra accumulation efforts – along with the nuns of Samten Choling Nunnery in Eastern Tibet. The intention of this great accumulation of mantras\, is to help ease the suffering of all sentient beings who have recently passed away and may be wandering and/or suffering in the intermediate state between death and re-birth. Buddha Amitabha is an historical buddha from another era. He made special aspiration that he would accomplish bodhicitta and benefit all sentient beings. In particular he focused on his pure land called Dewachen and said even those who have not achieved bhumis can be reborn in my pure land. They can make this connection simply by hearing my name and developing devotion.\nLocation\n1871 N. King Street \nTucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/amitabha-empowerment-and-teaching-2/ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090509T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090510T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T075612 CREATED:20140813T001526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001526Z UID:10000382-1241827200-1241913600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Teachings with Drupon Thinley Ningpo DESCRIPTION:Pati 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/teachings-with-drupon-thinley-ningpo-3/ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090511T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090512T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T075612 CREATED:20140813T001529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001529Z UID:10000190-1242000000-1242086400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Commentary on the Bodhicitta and Pureland Prayers DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special two-evening teaching of commentary Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche on the Bodhicitta and Pureland Prayers contained within the Amitabha practice.If you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nThese sessions are free and open to the general public.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!\n\nDirections (Central Tucson)\nï N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\nï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\nï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\nï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees\n \nSaturday\, February 28 @ 10:30am – 12:00pm\n \nMatthew and Rachel’s House\n3935 North Country Club Road\, #36A\nTucson\, Arizona 85716\n(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nMatthew Vasquez: 884-0554 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/commentary-on-the-bodhicitta-and-pureland-prayers-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090515T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090517T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T075612 CREATED:20140813T001529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001529Z UID:10000191-1242345600-1242518400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Three-Day Closed Practice Retreat DESCRIPTION: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 Amitabha 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.\nRetreat Fees\n$165. (includes meals & lodging)\nLodging in a common area. All required ritual items provided. Participants are expected to share in all cooking and clean-up duties.\nPre-registration is required and must be made by Saturday\, May 9. You must have attended the Amitabha Empowerment the previous weekend\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you! \n\nTo Place Your Reservation or for Additional Information\, Please Contact:\nPati Stein\nPhone: (520) 465-1882\nEmail: pati@drikungkagyutucson.org URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/amitabha-three-day-closed-practice-retreat-2/ CATEGORIES:Special Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090516T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090517T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T075612 CREATED:20140813T001526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001526Z UID:10000383-1242432000-1242518400@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Teachings with Drupon Thinley Ningpo DESCRIPTION:Pati 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/teachings-with-drupon-thinley-ningpo-4/ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090603T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090603T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T075612 CREATED:20140813T001529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001529Z UID:10000195-1243987200-1243987200@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:White Tara Practice DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas\nHis 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.\n\nIf we recite her mantra and make a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves.\n\nBring your bells and damarus!\n1st & 3rd Wednesdays\, Every Month \nAda Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street\nTucson\, Arizona 85719(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information: Zehra Conner: 299-1083 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/white-tara-practice-54/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090606T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090607T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T075612 CREATED:20140813T001529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001529Z UID:10000192-1244246400-1244332800@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Natural Liberation: Padmasambhava's Teachings on the Six Bardos DESCRIPTION:Event Day and TimesFridays 6/5 and 6/12\, 7-9pm\, and Saturdays/Sundays\, 6/6-7 and 6/13-14\, 9am-5pm \nNatural Liberation\, Padmasambhava’s Teachings on the Six Bardos provide extensive instruction on each of the six transitional processes\, or bardos\, that make up our experience in samsara.\nThis event continues from Traga Rinpoche’s prior teachings in January/February 2009.\nThese teachings contain methods for naturally\, or spontaneously\, liberating ourselves from the sufferings that are inherent in each of the six realms so we can obtain ultimate liberation.\n\n“The transitional process from the time we are born until the time we die is crucial in determining whether we will go up or down.”\n“With a human incarnation\, we possess greater power than other beings to bring about good\, but also greater power to bring about bad. We have the ability to know and to understand\, and we must make best use of the favorable conditions of a human incarnation.”\n“We must not meaninglessly waste this opportunity. If we conduct ourselves well in\nour life\, then later\, as we approach death (in the Bardo)\, and in our next life\, we will go further and further up. There is no doubt about this.”\n“Otherwise\, we will suffer great fear and pain as we die\, our minds will suffer agony and despair\, and (due to our ignorance) we will not recognize the Bardo of Becoming. The purpose of the Six Bardos teachings is to profoundly move us to engage in practice during the Bardo of Living.”\n Traga Rinpoche\n\nOf all the methods taught by Buddha Shakyamuni to achieve enlightenment\, the methods of Mahamudra and Dzogchen provide us the most profound view – that of the mind’s true nature. Traga Rinpoche will also present an overview of these two methods and clarify for us the differences and similarities inherent in them.\n\nAn excellent book on these teachings is Natural Liberation: Padmasambhava’s Teachings on the Six Bardos\, with commentary by Gyatrul Rinpoche and translation by B. Alan Wallace (Wisdom Publications\, 1997).\n\nWe are once again very fortunate to be receiving these profound teachings from The Venerable Traga Rinpoche.\n \n\n1871 N. King Street Tucson\, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/natural-liberation-padmasambhavas-teachings-on-the-six-bardos-9/ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090608T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090609T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T075612 CREATED:20140813T001529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001529Z UID:10000194-1244419200-1244505600@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Heart Advice on Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special two-evening teaching of Traga Rinpoche’s Heart Advice on Meditation Practice.If you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\nThis event is free and open to the general public.\nAs a courtesy to those with allergies\, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!\n\nDirections (Central Tucson)\nï N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\nï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\nï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\nï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees\n \nMonday and Tuesday Evening @ 7-9pm\n \nMatthew and Rachel’s House\n3935 North Country Club Road\, #36A\nTucson\, Arizona 85716\n(Click here for a map) \nFor More Information:\nMatthew Vasquez: 884-0554 URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/heart-advice-on-meditation-practice-4/ CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090610T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20090610T000000 DTSTAMP:20260514T075612 CREATED:20140813T001530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001530Z UID:10000197-1244592000-1244592000@www.drikungtucson.org SUMMARY:Achi 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. \n2nd & 4th Wednesdays\, 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-practice-205/ CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR