Drikung Namgyal Ling

Lama Chopa Tsok Feast & Potluck
2005-12-11 00:00 (America/Phoenix)
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

Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation
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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Tara Practice
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

Achi Practice
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

Achi Practice
2005-11-22 00:00, 2005-11-08 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
Tucson, Arizona 85749
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Pati Stein: 465-1882

Vajrasattva Practice
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

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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Pati Stein: 465-1882

Achi Practice
2005-10-18 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
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For More Information:
Frank Cole: 321-9689

Phowa Practice Instruction
2005-10-15 00:00
ìPhowa Jagtsug-Ma ñ The Standing Blade of Grass ñ is the transmission of consciousness at the time of death. This is considered the most direct and quickest path to achieving enlightenment. It is said that even the heaviest of sinners has a chance for enlightenment through the practice of Phowa.î ñ His Eminence Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche
This special one-day teaching will afford practioners with the opportunity to receive focused instruction on Phowa practise.
1871 N. King Street
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Pati Stein: 465-1882

Amitayus Long Life Retreat
2005-10-07 00:00 - 2005-10-12 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 first annual fall retreat, and registration is limited to 15 persons. Led by Drupˆn Thinley Nyingpo Rinpoche, this retreat will be held in the tranquil high-desert surrounds of Patagonia, Arizona, one hour south of Tucson. The retreat will begin on Friday evening with an empowerment ceremony, and be followed by five full 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.

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