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SUMMARY:The Prayer of Kungtuzangpo
DESCRIPTION:The Prayer of Kungtuzangpo (Tibetan)\, also known as the Primordial Buddha Samantabhadra (Sanskrit) instructs the sincere student about the View\, Meditation and Action of the Nature of Mind and how we stray from this Unchanging Goodness in our day to day lives.\nThis aspirational prayer from the Dzogchen Ati Yoga Tantras comes from Guru Rinpoche\, Padmasmbhava. It is from the 9th chapter of the Gonpa Zangthal or Northern Treasures\, a secret treasure or terma discovered in 1366 by the Great\nAwareness-Holder and terton\, Rigdzin Goden in the cave of Zangzang Lhadrak in Tibet. \n \n Benedictine Convent\n800 N.Country Club\nTucson  AZ  85716
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-prayer-of-kungtuzangpo-2/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20091209T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20091209T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165207
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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  \nAda Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street\nTucson\, Arizona  85719(Click here for a map)   \nFor More Information:  Ann Danowitz: 631-8727
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-practice-207/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20091212T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20091212T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165207
CREATED:20140813T001532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001532Z
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SUMMARY:Community Meditation: Practice\, Study\, and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:10-11am  — Community MeditationCalm-abiding meditation in a group setting and is also known as Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary to participate in this group. All levels of meditation practitioner are encouraged to attend. \n11am-12pm  — Jewel Ornament of Liberation\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of this traditional and complete guide to the Gradual Path or Lam Rim tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. We read from Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Rinpoche’s translation of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation. All sessions begin with arousing our devotion with the Milarepa Supplication practice. Please bring your own book to this group – if you don’t have one you may borrow one from our library during the session.\n*The above sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n12-1:30pm — Ngondro\, The Extraordinary Preliminaries: Refuge & Prostrations*\nTraditional purification\, gathering of merit or accumulations and mind training in preparation for the more advanced yogic practices. Bring your malas and counters\, as these are accumulation intensive sessions. As always – participants are encouraged to participate at their own pace.\n*This is a closed group session.  Only those who have received the refuge ceremony initiation from a qualified teacher may participate in the Ngondro group.\n\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\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 \nSaturdays\, 10:00am – 1:30pm\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/community-meditation-practice-study-and-discussion-32/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20091231T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20091231T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165207
CREATED:20140813T001533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001533Z
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Puja and Pot Luck
DESCRIPTION:DNL New Years Puja – Summoning Good Fortune\nPlease join us for a special New Years Eve practice\, Tsok Feast\, and Pot Luck.  Lama Chopa Tsok pot-luck\, Zhambala practice\, Amitabha smoke offering\, and dedication.\n\n6:00pm – Milarepa Supplication\n6:15pm – White Zhambhala\n6:45pm – Lama Chopa Tsok* – Guru Yoga with Pot Luck Food Offering\n8:45pm – Amitabha\, Smoke Offering\n9:00pm – Closing Dedication\n\nLast Year Garchen Rinpoche asked us to “buy a little house for the center.”  We said\, “Yes\, Rinpoche!  Of course.”    :):)\n\nThis has actually always been the plan.  Khenpo Sherab Ozer has asked us to work toward the purchase of property so the center can further assist beings.  We have been quietly working toward this goal. We are now working in earnest to earnest.  There are many ways to help – i.e.\, joining our membership or helping with our other fundraising efforts.  Many of you have been helping and we are very grateful.\n\nAnother form of help is through practice.  Garchen Rinpoche and Aboa Lama have gifted the center with a Treasure Vase and have asked that we gather and do Dzambala Practice together.  Dzambala is a Deity practice for summoning good fortune for all. Let’s gather and work towards everyone having what they need for 2010.\n\nWhite Zhamabala is an excellent practice towards making good wishes towards all sentient beings in the year 2010.  May ALL beings have their needs met this next year.  🙂\n\nPlease join us for this special practice\, pot luck\, and smoke offering celebration.  You are welcome to come and go at their own discretion for any part or the whole evening.\n\n* The food theme for the pot-luck is Mexican. To coordinate food call Rachel\, 302-9142.  But it is not required to bring food to participate in this event – as there will be plenty.\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\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/new-years-eve-puja-and-pot-luck-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100106T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100106T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165207
CREATED:20140813T001533Z
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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-62/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100109T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100109T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165207
CREATED:20140813T001533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001533Z
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SUMMARY:Community Meditation: Practice\, Study and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:10-11am  — Community MeditationCalm-abiding meditation in a group setting and is also known as Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary to participate in this group. All levels of meditation practitioner are encouraged to attend. \n11am-12pm  — Jewel Ornament of Liberation\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of this traditional and complete guide to the Gradual Path or Lam Rim tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. We read from Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Rinpoche’s translation of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation. All sessions begin with arousing our devotion with the Milarepa Supplication practice. Please bring your own book to this group – if you don’t have one you may borrow one from our library during the session.\n*The above sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n12-1:30pm — Ngondro\, The Extraordinary Preliminaries: Refuge & Prostrations*\nTraditional purification\, gathering of merit or accumulations and mind training in preparation for the more advanced yogic practices. Bring your malas and counters\, as these are accumulation intensive sessions. As always – participants are encouraged to participate at their own pace.\n*This is a closed group session.  Only those who have received the refuge ceremony initiation from a qualified teacher may participate in the Ngondro group.\n\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\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 \nSaturdays\, 10:00am – 1:30pm\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/community-meditation-practice-study-and-discussion-33/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100113T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001533Z
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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  \nAda Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street\nTucson\, Arizona  85719(Click here for a map)   \nFor More Information:  Ann Danowitz: 631-8727
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-practice-208/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100116T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100116T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001533Z
UID:10000426-1263600000-1263600000@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Community Meditation: Practice\, Study and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:10-11am  — Community MeditationCalm-abiding meditation in a group setting and is also known as Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary to participate in this group. All levels of meditation practitioner are encouraged to attend. \n11am-12pm  — Jewel Ornament of Liberation\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of this traditional and complete guide to the Gradual Path or Lam Rim tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. We read from Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Rinpoche’s translation of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation. All sessions begin with arousing our devotion with the Milarepa Supplication practice. Please bring your own book to this group – if you don’t have one you may borrow one from our library during the session.\n*The above sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n12-1:30pm — Ngondro\, The Extraordinary Preliminaries: Refuge & Prostrations*\nTraditional purification\, gathering of merit or accumulations and mind training in preparation for the more advanced yogic practices. Bring your malas and counters\, as these are accumulation intensive sessions. As always – participants are encouraged to participate at their own pace.\n*This is a closed group session.  Only those who have received the refuge ceremony initiation from a qualified teacher may participate in the Ngondro group.\n\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\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 \nSaturdays\, 10:00am – 1:30pm\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/community-meditation-practice-study-and-discussion-34/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100120T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100120T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001533Z
UID:10000229-1263945600-1263945600@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-63/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100122T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100124T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001533Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Liberation: Padmasambhava's Teachings on the Six Bardos
DESCRIPTION:Event Day and TimesFriday\, 1/22\, 7-9pm\, and Saturday/Sunday\, 1/23-24\, 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 June 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:\nZehra Conner: 299-1083
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/natural-liberation-padmasambhavas-teachings-on-the-six-bardos-11/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100127T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001533Z
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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  \nAda Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street\nTucson\, Arizona  85719(Click here for a map)   \nFor More Information:  Ann Danowitz: 631-8727
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-practice-209/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100130T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100130T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001533Z
UID:10000427-1264809600-1264809600@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Community Meditation: Practice\, Study and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:10-11am  — Community MeditationCalm-abiding meditation in a group setting and is also known as Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary to participate in this group. All levels of meditation practitioner are encouraged to attend. \n11am-12pm  — Jewel Ornament of Liberation\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of this traditional and complete guide to the Gradual Path or Lam Rim tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. We read from Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Rinpoche’s translation of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation. All sessions begin with arousing our devotion with the Milarepa Supplication practice. Please bring your own book to this group – if you don’t have one you may borrow one from our library during the session.\n*The above sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\n12-1:30pm — Ngondro\, The Extraordinary Preliminaries: Refuge & Prostrations*\nTraditional purification\, gathering of merit or accumulations and mind training in preparation for the more advanced yogic practices. Bring your malas and counters\, as these are accumulation intensive sessions. As always – participants are encouraged to participate at their own pace.\n*This is a closed group session.  Only those who have received the refuge ceremony initiation from a qualified teacher may participate in the Ngondro group.\n\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\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 \nSaturdays\, 10:00am – 1:30pm\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/community-meditation-practice-study-and-discussion-35/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100210T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100210T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001534Z
UID:10000429-1265760000-1265760000@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  \nAda Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street\nTucson\, Arizona  85719(Click here for a map)   \nFor More Information:  Ann Danowitz: 631-8727
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-practice-210/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100217T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001534Z
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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-64/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100220T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100220T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001534Z
UID:10000438-1266624000-1266624000@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Community Meditation: Practice\, Study and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:10-11am  — Community MeditationCalm-abiding meditation in a group setting and is also known as Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary to participate in this group. All levels of meditation practitioner are encouraged to attend. \n11am-12pm  — Jewel Ornament of Liberation\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of this traditional and complete guide to the Gradual Path or Lam Rim tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. We read from Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Rinpoche’s translation of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation. All sessions begin with arousing our devotion with the Milarepa Supplication practice. Please bring your own book to this group – if you don’t have one you may borrow one from our library during the session.\n*The above sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\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 \nSaturdays\, 10:00am – 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/community-meditation-practice-study-and-discussion-37/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100224T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001534Z
UID:10000431-1266969600-1266969600@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  \nAda Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street\nTucson\, Arizona  85719(Click here for a map)   \nFor More Information:  Ann Danowitz: 631-8727
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-practice-211/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100227T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100227T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001534Z
UID:10000434-1267228800-1267228800@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Community Meditation: Practice\, Study and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:10-11am  — Community MeditationCalm-abiding meditation in a group setting and is also known as Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary to participate in this group. All levels of meditation practitioner are encouraged to attend. \n11am-12pm  — Jewel Ornament of Liberation\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of this traditional and complete guide to the Gradual Path or Lam Rim tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. We read from Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Rinpoche’s translation of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation. All sessions begin with arousing our devotion with the Milarepa Supplication practice. Please bring your own book to this group – if you don’t have one you may borrow one from our library during the session.\n*The above sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\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 \nSaturdays\, 10:00am – 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/community-meditation-practice-study-and-discussion-36/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100303T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100303T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001536Z
UID:10000455-1267574400-1267574400@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-65/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100306T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100306T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001534Z
UID:10000440-1267833600-1267833600@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Community Meditation: Practice\, Study and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:10-11am  — Community MeditationCalm-abiding meditation in a group setting and is also known as Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary to participate in this group. All levels of meditation practitioner are encouraged to attend. \n11am-12pm  — Jewel Ornament of Liberation\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of this traditional and complete guide to the Gradual Path or Lam Rim tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. We read from Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Rinpoche’s translation of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation. All sessions begin with arousing our devotion with the Milarepa Supplication practice. Please bring your own book to this group – if you don’t have one you may borrow one from our library during the session.\n*The above sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\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 \nSaturdays\, 10:00am – 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/community-meditation-practice-study-and-discussion-38/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100310T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100310T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001535Z
UID:10000450-1268179200-1268179200@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  \nAda Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street\nTucson\, Arizona  85719(Click here for a map)   \nFor More Information:  Ann Danowitz: 631-8727
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-practice-212/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100313T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100313T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001534Z
UID:10000442-1268438400-1268438400@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Community Meditation: Practice\, Study and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:10-11am  — Community MeditationCalm-abiding meditation in a group setting and is also known as Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary to participate in this group. All levels of meditation practitioner are encouraged to attend. \n11am-12pm  — Jewel Ornament of Liberation\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of this traditional and complete guide to the Gradual Path or Lam Rim tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. We read from Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Rinpoche’s translation of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation. All sessions begin with arousing our devotion with the Milarepa Supplication practice. Please bring your own book to this group – if you don’t have one you may borrow one from our library during the session.\n*The above sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\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 \nSaturdays\, 10:00am – 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/community-meditation-practice-study-and-discussion-39/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100317T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100317T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001536Z
UID:10000454-1268784000-1268784000@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-66/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100319T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100321T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001536Z
UID:10000458-1268956800-1269129600@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditating on Emptiness: Wisdom-Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Weekend Teaching Schedule:(You may attend any or all sessions)\n\nFriday\, 3/19\, 1-5pm\nThe Six Paramitas: Walking the Bodhisattva’s Path to Enlightenment\n \n\nThe 6 paramitas (or perfections) include generosity\, moral ethics\, patience\, perseverance\, meditative concentration\, and wisdom.  function as simple\, practical and enlightening guidance on how to live our lives on and off the meditation cushion in a way that purifies disturbing emotions and negative karma into virtuous activity. Lama-la has suggested that we bring our Jewel Ornament of Liberation text to this teaching.\nPlease bring your copies of The Jewel Ornament of Liberation with you. \nFriday\, 3/19\, 7-9pm\nIntroduction to Meditating on Emptiness: Wisdom-Awareness\n \n\nEmptiness meditation is likened to the experience of pouring water into water or stirring butter into butter. When one learns to abide in the inherently natural state of wisdom-awareness the paramitas manifest spontaneously in one’s day to day actions\, like breast milk passing from mother to babe. Lamala will introduce us to emptiness-awareness meditation practice and if we’re lucky – it’s result! \nSaturday\, 3/20\, 9am-12pm\, & 2-5pm\nLight Amassment of Blessings: Guru Yoga Teachings & Group Meditation Practice\n \n\nGuru Yoga is the practice of merging one’s mind with the wisdom mind of the teacher. This very special Guru Yoga sadhana was transmitted by Garchen Rinpoche just a few years ago and written down by Lama Gabe for Rinpoche’s disciples\, after a very persistent student made supplications to him.  \nSunday\, 3/21\, 9am-12pm & 2-5pm\nWhite Dzambhala Empowerment: Summoning Good Fortune \nTeachings & Group Meditation Practice \n\nDzambhala Diety is considered a master of longevity\, merit\, nourishment\, riches & fortune.  This practice is timely with the difficult economic times world-wide and disasters\, such as in Haiti and Chile.  May we practice with the intention that all beings have what they need.\nLocation: All Events\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/introduction-to-meditating-on-emptiness-wisdom-awareness-2/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100319T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100321T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001536Z
UID:10000459-1268956800-1269129600@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Light Amassment of Blessings: Guru Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Weekend Teaching Schedule:(You may attend any or all sessions)\n\nFriday\, 3/19\, 1-5pm\nThe Six Paramitas: Walking the Bodhisattva’s Path to Enlightenment\n \n\nThe 6 paramitas (or perfections) include generosity\, moral ethics\, patience\, perseverance\, meditative concentration\, and wisdom.  function as simple\, practical and enlightening guidance on how to live our lives on and off the meditation cushion in a way that purifies disturbing emotions and negative karma into virtuous activity. Lama-la has suggested that we bring our Jewel Ornament of Liberation text to this teaching.\nPlease bring your copies of The Jewel Ornament of Liberation with you. \nFriday\, 3/19\, 7-9pm\nIntroduction to Meditating on Emptiness: Wisdom-Awareness\n \n\nEmptiness meditation is likened to the experience of pouring water into water or stirring butter into butter. When one learns to abide in the inherently natural state of wisdom-awareness the paramitas manifest spontaneously in one’s day to day actions\, like breast milk passing from mother to babe. Lamala will introduce us to emptiness-awareness meditation practice and if we’re lucky – it’s result! \nSaturday\, 3/20\, 9am-12pm\, & 2-5pm\nLight Amassment of Blessings: Guru Yoga Teachings & Group Meditation Practice\n \n\nGuru Yoga is the practice of merging one’s mind with the wisdom mind of the teacher. This very special Guru Yoga sadhana was transmitted by Garchen Rinpoche just a few years ago and written down by Lama Gabe for Rinpoche’s disciples\, after a very persistent student made supplications to him.  \nSunday\, 3/21\, 9am-12pm & 2-5pm\nWhite Dzambhala Empowerment: Summoning Good Fortune \nTeachings & Group Meditation Practice \n\nDzambhala Diety is considered a master of longevity\, merit\, nourishment\, riches & fortune.  This practice is timely with the difficult economic times world-wide and disasters\, such as in Haiti and Chile.  May we practice with the intention that all beings have what they need.\nLocation: All Events\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/light-amassment-of-blessings-guru-yoga-2/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100319T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100321T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001536Z
UID:10000460-1268956800-1269129600@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:White Dzambhala Empowerment: Summoning Good Fortune
DESCRIPTION:Weekend Teaching Schedule:(You may attend any or all sessions)\n\nFriday\, 3/19\, 1-5pm\nThe Six Paramitas: Walking the Bodhisattva’s Path to Enlightenment\n \n\nThe 6 paramitas (or perfections) include generosity\, moral ethics\, patience\, perseverance\, meditative concentration\, and wisdom.  function as simple\, practical and enlightening guidance on how to live our lives on and off the meditation cushion in a way that purifies disturbing emotions and negative karma into virtuous activity. Lama-la has suggested that we bring our Jewel Ornament of Liberation text to this teaching.\nPlease bring your copies of The Jewel Ornament of Liberation with you. \nFriday\, 3/19\, 7-9pm\nIntroduction to Meditating on Emptiness: Wisdom-Awareness\n \n\nEmptiness meditation is likened to the experience of pouring water into water or stirring butter into butter. When one learns to abide in the inherently natural state of wisdom-awareness the paramitas manifest spontaneously in one’s day to day actions\, like breast milk passing from mother to babe. Lamala will introduce us to emptiness-awareness meditation practice and if we’re lucky – it’s result! \nSaturday\, 3/20\, 9am-12pm\, & 2-5pm\nLight Amassment of Blessings: Guru Yoga Teachings & Group Meditation Practice\n \n\nGuru Yoga is the practice of merging one’s mind with the wisdom mind of the teacher. This very special Guru Yoga sadhana was transmitted by Garchen Rinpoche just a few years ago and written down by Lama Gabe for Rinpoche’s disciples\, after a very persistent student made supplications to him.  \nSunday\, 3/21\, 9am-12pm & 2-5pm\nWhite Dzambhala Empowerment: Summoning Good Fortune \nTeachings & Group Meditation Practice \n\nDzambhala Diety is considered a master of longevity\, merit\, nourishment\, riches & fortune.  This practice is timely with the difficult economic times world-wide and disasters\, such as in Haiti and Chile.  May we practice with the intention that all beings have what they need.\nLocation: All Events\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/white-dzambhala-empowerment-summoning-good-fortune-2/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100319T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100321T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001534Z
UID:10000436-1268956800-1269129600@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:The Six Paramitas: Walking the Bodhisattva's Path to Enlightenment
DESCRIPTION:Weekend Teaching Schedule:(You may attend any or all sessions)\n\nFriday\, 3/19\, 1-5pm\nThe Six Paramitas: Walking the Bodhisattva’s Path to Enlightenment\n \n\nThe 6 paramitas (or perfections) include generosity\, moral ethics\, patience\, perseverance\, meditative concentration\, and wisdom.  function as simple\, practical and enlightening guidance on how to live our lives on and off the meditation cushion in a way that purifies disturbing emotions and negative karma into virtuous activity. Lama-la has suggested that we bring our Jewel Ornament of Liberation text to this teaching.\nPlease bring your copies of The Jewel Ornament of Liberation with you. \nFriday\, 3/19\, 7-9pm\nIntroduction to Meditating on Emptiness: Wisdom-Awareness\n \n\nEmptiness meditation is likened to the experience of pouring water into water or stirring butter into butter. When one learns to abide in the inherently natural state of wisdom-awareness the paramitas manifest spontaneously in one’s day to day actions\, like breast milk passing from mother to babe. Lamala will introduce us to emptiness-awareness meditation practice and if we’re lucky – it’s result! \nSaturday\, 3/20\, 9am-12pm\, & 2-5pm\nLight Amassment of Blessings: Guru Yoga Teachings & Group Meditation Practice\n \n\nGuru Yoga is the practice of merging one’s mind with the wisdom mind of the teacher. This very special Guru Yoga sadhana was transmitted by Garchen Rinpoche just a few years ago and written down by Lama Gabe for Rinpoche’s disciples\, after a very persistent student made supplications to him.  \nSunday\, 3/21\, 9am-12pm & 2-5pm\nWhite Dzambhala Empowerment: Summoning Good Fortune \nTeachings & Group Meditation Practice \n\nDzambhala Diety is considered a master of longevity\, merit\, nourishment\, riches & fortune.  This practice is timely with the difficult economic times world-wide and disasters\, such as in Haiti and Chile.  May we practice with the intention that all beings have what they need.\nLocation: All Events\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/the-six-paramitas-walking-the-bodhisattvas-path-to-enlightenment-2/
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100324T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100324T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001535Z
UID:10000451-1269388800-1269388800@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  \nAda Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street\nTucson\, Arizona  85719(Click here for a map)   \nFor More Information:  Ann Danowitz: 631-8727
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-practice-213/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100325T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100325T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001536Z
UID:10000461-1269475200-1269475200@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Lama Chopa and Dzambhala Practices
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nDirections (Central Tucson)\n– N on Country Club Rd past Grant\, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds\n– Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935\, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness\n– Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway\, #36A\, adobe house with prayer flags\n– Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees\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/lama-chopa-and-dzambhala-practices-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100327T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20100327T000000
DTSTAMP:20260430T165208
CREATED:20140813T001534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140813T001534Z
UID:10000444-1269648000-1269648000@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Community Meditation: Practice\, Study and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:10-11am  — Community MeditationCalm-abiding meditation in a group setting and is also known as Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary to participate in this group. All levels of meditation practitioner are encouraged to attend. \n11am-12pm  — Jewel Ornament of Liberation\nReading\, contemplation & discussion of this traditional and complete guide to the Gradual Path or Lam Rim tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. We read from Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Rinpoche’s translation of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation. All sessions begin with arousing our devotion with the Milarepa Supplication practice. Please bring your own book to this group – if you don’t have one you may borrow one from our library during the session.\n*The above sessions are free and open to the general public.\n\nIf you have any further questions\, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.\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 \nSaturdays\, 10:00am – 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/community-meditation-practice-study-and-discussion-40/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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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-67/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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