Drikung Namgyal Ling

Tara Practice
2006-05-27 00:00, 2006-06-10 00:00, 2006-08-26 00:00, 2006-09-09 00:00, 2006-09-23 00:00, 2006-10-14 00:00 (America/Phoenix)
Tara embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind.She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas.

2nd and 4th Saturdays Each Month
5210 N. Nina Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85704

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For More Information:
Jacki Elder at 292-6070

Achi Practice
2006-06-06 00:00, 2006-06-20 00:00, 2006-07-18 00:00, 2006-08-01 00:00, 2006-08-15 00:00, 2006-09-05 00:00, 2006-10-03 00:00, 2006-10-17 00:00
Achi was the grandmother of Lord Jigten Sumgon, who founded the Drikung Kagyu Lineage. Achi is considered chief protectress of the Drikung Kagyu.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Every Month

St. Markís Presbyterian Church
3809 E. 3rd Street
Tucson, Arizona 85716
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For More Information:
Frank Cole: 321-9689

Achi Practice
2006-06-13 00:00
Achi was the grandmother of Lord Jigten Sumgon, who founded the Drikung Kagyu Lineage. She is considered chief protectress of the Drikung Kagyu. Achi protects us from any obstacles that may arise in our practice.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, Every Month

Pati Stein
1871 N. King Street
Tucson, Arizona 85749
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For More Information:
Pati Stein: 465-1882

Lama Chopa Tsok Feast
2006-07-07 00:00
Among the most profound of Tibetan Buddhist ritual ceremonies is the Lama Chopa Tsok Feast Offering. It is a ceremony of prayer, chanting, music, meditation and a ritual feast. It contains all of the points of the Lamrim meditation on guru devotion, presented in a way that directly appeals to our senses and emotions. The more devotion we have to our teacher, the more there is the wish to make offerings to him, and the Lama Chopa ceremony creates the opportunity for making many kinds of offering – food, drink, lights, incense, music, and the best form of offering to the Guru, which is the offering of practice itself; in this case the practice of doing the chanting, visualizations and prayers of the first part of the ceremony and the meditation on the Lamrim which forms the second part of the ritual. And since the guru is the highest object of offering, the merit created is enormous. Please RSVP Zehra Conner at 299-1083 if you wish to attend this event.
Please bring a small dish of “finger food” to share!

Chandrakirti's Introduction to the Middle Way
2006-07-08 00:00 - 2006-07-09 00:00
Chandrakirti’s Madhyamakavatara (Introduction to the Middle Way) is an extremely influential text of Mahayana Buddhism. It is an introduction to the Madhyamika (middleway) teachings of Nargarjuna, which are themselves a systematization of the Perfection of Wisdom literature, the sutras on the crucial but elusive concept of emptiness. Chandrakirti is one of several Indian scholars whose treatises were brought to Tibet and whose realized teachings about the nature of the mind are the foundation of Tibetan Buddhist thought. Hidden in his verses are the guideposts to enlightenment. The Madhyamakavatara, Chandrakirti’s Entering the Middle Way, is one of the key philosophical expositions of emptiness, and its study has been an essential part of Buddhist training in Tibet for many centuries. Though not very long, the text contains complex and subtle arguments in a condensed form. Study of this text leads to an understanding of great compassion and how it serves as a cause for generating the mind of enlightenment(bodhichitta). This text also sets out the various levels through which one proceeds to the attainment of the completion of all ten perfections and enlightenment.
Tucson Odd Fellows Hall 1150 N. Palo Verde Ave Tucson, Arizona 85716 (Click here for a map)

Achi Practice
2006-07-11 00:00, 2006-07-25 00:00, 2006-08-08 00:00, 2006-08-22 00:00, 2006-09-12 00:00, 2006-09-26 00:00
Achi was the grandmother of Lord Jigten Sumgon, who founded the Drikung Kagyu Lineage. She is considered chief protectress of the Drikung Kagyu. Achi protects us from any obstacles that may arise in our practice.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, Every Month

Pati Stein
1871 N. King Street
Tucson, Arizona 85749

Dharma Movie Night
2006-07-22 00:00
This Months’s Program: “The Saltmen of Tibet” This month’s selction is a Golden Gate Award Winner and an Official Selection of the Sundance Film Festival (1998).Join us for a viewing of both classic and recent Tibetan and dharma movies, as well as occasional video from lama and sangha member travels. We strive to obtain rare and unusual movie and documentary footage to support this program.Video requests may be submitted to inquiries@drikungkagyutucson.org.
Dharma Movie Night occurs each month at the address below. We ask a small donation to offset DVD/tape rental and refeshment costs. All profits go to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center Development Fund.
One Friday Evening Every Month
Pati Stein 1871 N. King Street Tucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

Chandrakirti's Introduction to The Middle Way
2006-08-04 00:00 - 2006-08-05 00:00
Chandrakirti’s Madhyamakavatara (Introduction to the Middle Way) is an extremely influential text of Mahayana Buddhism. It is an introduction to the Madhyamika (middleway) teachings of Nargarjuna, which are themselves a systematization of the Perfection of Wisdom literature, the sutras on the crucial but elusive concept of emptiness. Chandrakirti is one of several Indian scholars whose treatises were brought to Tibet and whose realized teachings about the nature of the mind are the foundation of Tibetan Buddhist thought. Hidden in his verses are the guideposts to enlightenment. The Madhyamakavatara, Chandrakirti’s Entering the Middle Way, is one of the key philosophical expositions of emptiness, and its study has been an essential part of Buddhist training in Tibet for many centuries. Though not very long, the text contains complex and subtle arguments in a condensed form. Study of this text leads to an understanding of great compassion and how it serves as a cause for generating the mind of enlightenment(bodhichitta). This text also sets out the various levels through which one proceeds to the attainment of the completion of all ten perfections and enlightenment.
1871 N. King StreetTucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)

Vajrasattva Practice
2006-09-03 00:00, 2006-09-17 00:00, 2006-10-01 00:00, 2006-10-15 00:00
Vajrasattva is the Buddha of purification, whose practice helps sweep away subtle and not-so subtle obscurations and karmic propensities.

1st and 3rd Sundayís @ 10:00am

1141 Saddlewood Ranch Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85745
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For More Information:
Zehra Conner: 299-1083

2nd Annual Amitayus Long-Life Retreat
2006-09-15 00:00 - 2006-09-20 00:00
Being born as a human being is considered extremely precious, as it is the best platform for spiritual practice. Only humans have the right amount of suffering ó our inspiration toward religion ó and the leisure with which to pursue that path. The human birth, used correctly, becomes a tool that benefits both self and all others. Through relying on Buddha Amitayus, we can be protected from untimely death and increase our life span, allowing us to make full use of the opportunity now at hand, i.e., our human body. Moreover, the practice of Amitayus itself becomes a means to make meaningful this human existence.
Amitayus practice is traditionally done at the beginning of the preliminary practices (Ngˆndro), as insurance that the practitioner will live to complete their full commitment. It is also accumulated at the start of any long retreat. This particular Amitayus practice, called Drupay Gyalmoís Longevity Practice, is an important practice for the Drikung lineage, which traces it to a great Indian dakini (Machik Drupay Gyalmo) who taught it to Rechungpa (one of Milarepaís main disciples). This is a wonderful opportunity for practitioners to practice together in a traditional, intensive and intimate retreat setting with an accomplished master.
This five-day closed retreat is our second annual fall retreat, and registration is limited to 25 persons. The retreat will begin on Friday evening with an empowerment ceremony, and be followed by five days of meditation and instruction. 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 our sister center, Garchen Buddhist Institute, in the tranquil high-desert surrounds of Chino Valley, Arizona, four hours North of Tucson.
Retreat Fees
$375. (includes meals & lodging)
Location
Garchen Buddhist Institute
Chino Valley, Arizona
(Please see Retreat Flyer for detailed directions)
Retreat Fees & Lodging
Retreat fees include all meals and lodging in a common area, as well as required ritual items. Participants are expected to share in all kitchen and clean-up duties. Alternative accommodations including dormitory rooms or camping are available for an additional fee. The dormitory includes four double-occupancy rooms at a cost $20/person/night for double occupancy and $30/person/night for single occupancy.
Camping is available at $4/night. If you wish to book alternative accommodation, you must do so directly with Garchen Buddhist Institute. Please contact Trisha at Garchen Institute to make reservations. (Email: questions@garchen.net, Phone: 928-925-1237)
Pre-registration is required and must be made by Friday, August 18.
As a courtesy to those with allergies, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!

To Place Your Reservation or for Additional Information, Please Contact:
Pati Stein
Phone: (520) 465-1882
Email: pati@drikungkagyutucson.org

(Click here to download a retreat flyer.)
