Drikung Namgyal Ling

Achi Practice
2006-01-24 00:00, 2006-01-10 00:00, 2005-12-27 00:00, 2005-11-22 00:00, 2005-11-08 00:00 (America/Phoenix)
Achi was the grandmother of Lord Jigten Sumgon, who founded the Drikung Kagyu Lineage. Achi is considered chief protectress of the Drikung Kagyu.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, Every Month

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

Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation
2006-01-22 00:00, 2006-01-15 00:00, 2006-01-08 00:00, 2005-12-18 00:00, 2005-12-11 00:00, 2005-12-04 00:00
Gampopaís Jewel Ornament of Liberation is considered the masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For over eight hundred years, the text has provided a complete foundation for the study and practice of Buddhism.
The Jewel Ornament of Liberation examines oneís first entry onto the path, continuing through to the achievement of Buddhahood. Along the way, this masterpiece explores topics such as finding a spiritual master, impermanence, karma, cultivation of bodhicitta, the development of the six perfections, and other significant aspects of Buddhahood and its path.

ìAnyone who knows the Jewel Ornament well can say that they really understand Buddhism.î

— The Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche

Historic Y Building
738 N. 5th Ave
Tucson, Arizona 85705
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Losar Celebration Benefit
2006-01-21 00:00
Join Us In Celebrating Tibetan New Year! Tibetan Year 2133 – Fire Dog Year, commences on February 28th. In preparation of seeing Khenpo Ozer depart for teachings in Germany, we are celebrating Losar a little earlier this year! This day’s activities will also herald in our 2006 fundraising drive to purchase property for the center. Activities will begin with a Fire Puja ritual ceremony led by Khenpo Ozer, followed by the hanging of prayer flags. Following the rituals, traditional Tibetan fare prepared by a local Tibetan chef. Come and join us for Tibetan music, video, cuisine and conversation! A small donation of $10. is requested. All profits will benefit the Drikung Namgyal Ling Building Fund. This event is RSVP, to better enable us to purchase ingredients and prepare the meal. Please let us know that you will be attending by sending email to pati@drikungkagyutucson.org. May all beings benefit!

Achi Practice
2006-01-17 00:00, 2006-01-03 00:00, 2005-12-20 00:00, 2005-12-06 00:00, 2005-11-15 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

Tara Practice
2006-01-14 00:00, 2005-12-24 00:00, 2005-12-10 00:00, 2005-11-26 00:00, 2005-11-12 00:00
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

Dharma Movie Night
2006-01-13 00:00
This Months’s Program:“The Cup” (Phorpa) by Khyentse NorbuJoin us for a viewing of both classic and recent Tibetan and dharma movies, as well as occassional 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
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Pati Stein: 465-1882

Annual DNL Sangha Meeting
2006-01-08 00:00
The Annual Drikung Namgyal Ling Sangha Meeting wiil be held from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday, January 8th, 2006. Sangha members are invited to hear about our center’s plans and progress, finances, teaching schedule and more.

Historic Y Building
738 N. 5th Ave
Tucson, Arizona 85705
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Vajrasattva Practice
2006-01-01 00:00, 2005-11-20 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 @ 1:30 pm

4601 N. Via Entrada, #2084
Tucson, Arizona 85718
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For More Information:
Zehra Conner: 299-1083

Special Evening Phowa Practice
2005-12-16 00:00
This is a special evening Phowa practice with Khenpo Rinpoche. Please bring your cushion!ìThe meditation practice of Amitabha Buddha and the Pureland is geared to ordinary peopleÖ (and) is oneís own stainless primordial awareness. If, from moment to moment, you regain and retain your own primordial enlightened nature: that is the Pureland. Everything comes from your own mind. Understand that, remain there: That is the Pureland.î
Friday, December 16, 6:30 pm

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

Lama Chopa Tsok Feast & Potluck
2005-12-11 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.

Sunday, December 11, 4:30 pm

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

Essence of Mahayana: An Introduction to Sutrayana and Tantrayana
2005-11-04 00:00 - 2005-11-06 00:00
Thekchen Tenpai Nyingpo is a compendium of both Sutrayana and Tantrayana teachings. ìThekchen Tenpai Nyingpo: The Essence of Mahayanaî was written by Ngorje Repa, a senior disciple of Lord Jigten Sumgon. The book is a summary of the essence teachings of all traditions ó a sort of road map to enlightenment written in a way that is easily understood. An important text of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage, its primary focus is on the Five Fold Mahamudra: Preliminary Practices, Yidam, Four Kaya Guru Yoga, Mahamudra, and Dedication.

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Achi Practice
2005-10-25 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.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, Every Month

Pati Stein
1871 N. King Street
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For More Information:
Pati Stein: 465-1882
