Natural Liberation: Padmasambhava's Teachings on the Six Bardos
2009-02-06 00:00 - 2009-02-08 00:00, 2009-01-30 00:00 - 2009-02-01 00:00 (America/Phoenix)
Event Day and TimesFridays, 1/30 and 2/6, 7-9pm
Saturdays/Sundays, 1/31-2/1 and 2/7-8, 9am-5pm
Natural 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.
These 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.

“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.”
“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.”
“We must not meaninglessly waste this opportunity. If we conduct ourselves well in
our 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.”
“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.”
Traga Rinpoche

Of 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.

An 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).

We are once again very fortunate to be receiving these profound teachings from The Venerable Traga Rinpoche.

1871 N. King Street Tucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)
For More Information:
Pati Stein: 465-1882

Heart Advice on Meditation Practice
2009-02-02 00:00 - 2009-02-03 00:00
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.
This event is free and open to the general public.
As a courtesy to those with allergies, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!

Directions (Central Tucson)
ï N on Country Club Rd past Grant, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds
ï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness
ï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway, #36A, adobe house with prayer flags
ï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees

Monday and Tuesday Evening @ 7-9pm

Matthew and Rachel’s House
3935 North Country Club Road, #36A
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(Click here for a map)
For More Information:
Matthew Vasquez: 884-0554

White Tara Practice
2009-01-21 00:00, 2008-12-17 00:00, 2008-11-19 00:00, 2008-11-05 00:00, 2008-10-15 00:00
Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas
His 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.

If we recite her mantra and make a connection to her, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves.

Bring your bells and damarus!
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Every Month
Ada Pierce McCormick BuildingUniversity of Arizona Campus1401 East First Street
Tucson, Arizona 85719(Click here for a map)
For More Information: Zehra Conner: 299-1083

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study, and Discussion
2008-12-27 00:00, 2008-12-20 00:00, 2008-12-13 00:00, 2008-11-29 00:00, 2008-11-22 00:00, 2008-11-15 00:00, 2008-11-08 00:00, 2008-10-25 00:00 and 1 more date
Sangha Meditation is an on-going meditation group that primarily focuses on ìThe Gradual Pathî meditation practices recommended by our centerís director, Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche, as well as other Drikung Kagyu lineage masters. This group is intended for introductory, as well as intermediate and advanced practitioners.
If you have any further questions, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.
These sessions are free and open to the general public.
As a courtesy to those with allergies, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!

Directions (Central Tucson)
ï N on Country Club Rd past Grant, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds
ï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness
ï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway, #36A, adobe house with prayer flags
ï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees

Saturdays, June 7, 21, and 28 @ 10:30am – 12:30pm

Matthew and Rachel’s House
3935 North Country Club Road, #36A
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(Click here for a map)
For More Information:
Matthew Vasquez: 884-0554

Holiday Meditation Retreat & Pot-Luck
2008-12-27 00:00
This is our second annual holiday retreat. Please join us for an hour or the day in meditation and pot-lunch and dinner.
This day-long retreat to include:
ï The Four Thoughts That Turn The Mind
ï Calm-Abiding Meditation
ï Amitabha Mantra Accumulation with Smoke Offering
ï Kungtuzangpo Prayer
ï Dedication
Participate at your own discretion. Come for an hour or two or the entire day! Drop-ins welcome anytime.
Co-incident with the days meditation will be a pot-luck lunch and dinner. Please bring a dish to share.
This event is free ñ no charge or pre-registration is required.
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!

Directions (Central Tucson)
ï N on Country Club Rd past Grant, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds
ï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness
ï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway, #36A, adobe house with prayer flags
ï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees

Matthew and Rachel’s House
3935 North Country Club Road, #36A
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(Click here for a map)
For More Information:
Matthew Vasquez: 884-0554

Achi Practice
2008-12-10 00:00, 2008-11-26 00:00, 2008-11-12 00:00, 2008-10-22 00:00, 2008-10-08 00:00
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.
The prayers, visualization, and dedication are read from a sadhana (traditional practice text).
This particular practice was written by Jigten Sumgon, our lineageís founder, and translated in to English by Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche.
Beginners are welcome at this practice.
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, Every Month
Pati Stein 1871 N. King Street Tucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

Five-Fold Mahamudra Meditation - Awakening to the Essence of Mind
2008-12-05 00:00 - 2008-12-07 00:00
Through teachings preserved by the Driking Kagyu lineage, His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche will give instruction on Five-fold Mahamudra Meditation practice, known for its ability to help awaken understanding of the essential nature of mind.The teaching will present the classic three-fold logic of Ground, Path & Fruition, also known as View, Meditation & Action. H.E. Garchen Rinpoche will discuss The Drikung Kagyu Lineage
(View), Fivefold Mahamudra Meditation (Meditation) and The Nature of Mind. (Result).
This special three-day teaching will begin with a Guru Yoga Empowerment Ceremony beginning at 9am on the first day (Friday).

San Pedro Chapel5230 E Fort Lowell RoadTucson, Arizona 85712

Heart Advice & Oral Instructions on Meditation Practice and Lama Chopa Tsok Feast
2008-11-03 00:00 - 2008-11-04 00:00
Drupon Rinchen Dorje will dispense his heart advice on improving one’s meditation practice based on his own experiences including a recently completed 6-year retreat.
Following Tuesdayís Teaching at 8:00pm we will celebrate the completion of Drupon Rinpocheís visit with a Lama Chopa Tsok and khata offering.
* Please bring a very small food offering of nuts, fruit, crackers, cookies, etc.

Drupon Rinchen Dorje currently resides in the Chicago area, and is the Resident Lama for both the Chicago Ratna Shri Dharma Center and their sister sangha, Drikung Kagyu Dharma Circle of Madison, Wisconsin.

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!

Matthew and Rachel’s House
3935 North Country Club Road, #36A
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(Click here for a map)
b>Directions (Central Tucson)
* N on Country Club Rd past Grant, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds
* Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness
* Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway, #36A, adobe house with prayer flags
*Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees

The Four Thoughts That Turn The Mind
2008-11-01 00:00 - 2008-11-02 00:00
The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind is the fundamental basis of all Buddhist practice.
The first thought – our reflection on precious human birth, gives us insight into the great fortune of our human incarnation and the opportunity it provides to study and practice the Dharma.Secondly, impermanence and the inevitability of death help us to appreciate that this unique opportunity is transient and therefore especially precious.
Thirdly, karma and its effects govern our lives and rebirth.
Lastly, the pervasiveness of suffering in samsara (this existence) is a fundamental truth that we must all grasp in order to spiritually grow and ultimately gain enlightenment.

Drupon Rinchen Dorje Rinpoche is visiting us from Chicago Ratna Shri, and will deliver a precious two-day teaching on The Four Thoughts That Turn The Mind.

1871 N. King Street Tucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)
For More Information:
Pati Stein: 465-1882

One Day Meditation Retreat (Three Sessions)
2008-10-31 00:00
Meditation instruction, guidance and practice with a Tibetan-Buddhist meditation retreat master: Nine-Round Breathing, Shamata and Vipashyna. You may attend any or all sessions.

1871 N. King Street Tucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)
For More Information:
Pati Stein: 465-1882

Drikung Namgyal Ling 4th Annual Fall Yard Sale
2008-10-25 00:00
1871 N. King StreetTucson, Arizona 85749
(East side of Tucson)
(Click here for a map)

Your donation of saleable used items is greatly appreciated! All proceeds go to the Center Building Fund. You can also help by volunteering at the yard sale itself.
Please consider donating:

Household goods: kitchen items, small appliances, cooking & serving dishes
Bicycles
Exercise equipment
Clothing in good condition
Jewelry
Framed artwork
Tools
Musical instruments
Usable Computers
Other items of value – please take the opportunity to do some spring cleaning, and give us your recycled items. 🙂
No major appliances please.
Your items may be dropped off anytime on Friday (October 24) or on Saturday Morning between 7-10am, at 1871 N. King Street, Tucson, AZ 85749.
To arrange to have your donated items picked up earlier, please call Pati at 465-1882.

Also, please consider volunteering for an hour at the yard sale. We can use an extra 3 pairs of hands!

May all beings benefit!

Sanga Meditation: Practice, Study, and Discussion
2008-10-18 00:00, 2008-10-11 00:00
