Drikung Namgyal Ling

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study and Discussion
2008-01-19 00:00, 2008-01-12 00:00, 2008-01-05 00:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
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, January 5, 12, and 19 @ 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

Tara Practice
2008-01-12 00:00, 2007-11-10 00:00, 2007-09-22 00:00, 2007-09-08 00:00, 2007-08-25 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
(Click here for a map)
For More Information: Jacki Elder at 292-6070

Achi Practice
2008-01-08 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

Holiday Open-Door Meditation Retreat
2007-12-29 00:00
This Holiday Open-Door Retreat is free and open to the general public. You are welcome to participate at your own discretion – for a brief 1/2 hour drop-in; for a whole three-hour section, or for the entire day. This open-door, in-town retreat is an opportunity to rest your busy mind; let go of the past year and warm-up with other fellow meditators.Schedule:
9-12 Lama Chopa & Milarepa Guru Yoga Meditation Practice
12-1 Lunch (pot-luck/snacks)
1-4 Milarepa Guru Yoga
4-5 Dinner (pot-luck/snacks)
5-7 Milarepa Guru Yoga
7-8 Smoke Offering, Amitabha, Pureland Prayer & Ani Wangmo Supplication
*Bring your drums, damarus, bells, horns & whistles for Lama Chopa & Smoke Offering
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

Saturday, December 29, 9:00am – 8:00pm

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

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study and Discussion
2007-12-22 00:00, 2007-12-15 00:00, 2007-12-08 00:00
This on-going group will be meeting for three Saturdays in December and will continue our on-going group meditation practice, study and discussion on bodhicitta, altruistic motivation, the four thoughts that turn the mind and mindfulness-awareness meditation practice. Additionally, this will be an opportunity to debrief, discuss and deepen our understanding of Garchen Rinpocheís profound teachings on Milarepa – amongst peers.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, December 8, 15, and 22 @ 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

The 100,000 Songs of Milarepa
2007-11-30 00:00 - 2007-12-02 00:00
For Tibetans, The 100,000 Songs of Milarepa is comparable in status to the Hindu Mahabharata and the Christian Bible. Its author, Milarepa, is the most well-known Dharma Practitioner of all time, and he is revered throughout Tibet and India for his unsurpassed spiritual attainment in just one lifetime.Milarepa lived during the eleventh century as a cotton (repa)-clad yogin. He avoided the scholarly institutions of his time and wandered from village to village, teaching and demonstrating the path to Buddhahood through his spontaneously composed songs (dohas). Everywhere he went, crowds of people gathered to hear his sweet-sounding voice ìsinging the Dharma.î
His songs are filled with powerful, crystal clear advice for practitioners as well as stories of the miraculous, and they present immeasurable insight into the living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and its profoundly transformative practice.
His Eminence Garchen Rinpocheís teachings on Milarepaís Songs are unsurpassed, and we are grateful beyond measure for his gift of these teachings.
Lunch with His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche
In conjunction with His Eminence Garchen Rinpocheís teachings on Milarepa on November 30, December 1, and December 2, catered lunches will be held at the Benedictine Monastery for those in attendance at the teachings.
The cost for each luncheon is $15 per person. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options will be available. They will be held in the same room as the teachings, in the back of the teaching hall. Reservations for the lunch(es) will be on a first come, first serve basis, with preference given to those attending the teachings. If you are not attending the teachings, but would still like to attend the lunches, please call Zehra to confirm space availability.
Please reserve your seat, make your check out to Drikung Namgyal Ling, and mail it with the form (link) below to Zehra Conner no later than November 15, 2007. We are striving for an exact reservation count for the caterers prior to the dates of the lunches. If you mail your check late, please call Zehra at 299-1083 and let her know it is on the way.
Download a lunch registration form for mailing by clicking here.

Benedictine Convent
800 N.Country Club
Tucson AZ 85716

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study and Discussion
2007-11-24 00:00
This is a monthly program of meditation, practice, and discussion and is a wonderful opportunity for folks who are new to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation practice, to receive introductory meditation instruction, guidance and support in establishing a meditation or Dharma practice in their day-to-day lives. Veteran meditation practitioners are encouraged to come and contribute to the group meditation environment, as well as deepen in their own practice.We will be practicing calm-abiding, bodhicitta (awakened-heart), taking refuge in the three jewels, and contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind. Together these practices form the basis to all other advanced meditation practices. By listening and discussing related teachings and commentary given by Khenpo Sherab Rinpoche, Garchen Rinpoche, Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche and others, we will learn how to apply the Holy Dharma. The intention is to stabilize our body, speech and minds through sangha meditation practice. We will examine how to apply this in our daily lives, so as to ease suffering and be a lamp unto the world.
The curriculum for this group has been organized by Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche and Khenchen
Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche specifically for their students in Tucson. This monthly program is intended to abide by Khenpo Ozerís wishes that we come together as a sangha while he is away teaching in Tibet the next couple of years.
These sessions will be facilitated by fellow sangha member, Matthew Vasquez at the request of Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Matthew at 884-0554 or Email Matthew. Individual meditation instruction is available upon request.
These sessions are free and open to the general public. Any donations offered will be contributed to Drikung Namgyal Ling.

1871 N. King StreetTucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)

Achi Practice
2007-11-13 00:00, 2007-10-23 00:00, 2007-10-09 00:00, 2007-09-25 00:00, 2007-08-14 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 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study and Discussion
2007-11-10 00:00
This is a special meditation study, practice and discussion group session intended to follow-up Drupon RinchenDorje’s recent Calm Abiding teaching. As always, it a wonderful opportunity for folks who are new to Tibetan
Buddhist Meditation practice, to receive introductory meditation instruction, guidance and support in establishing a
meditation or Dharma practice in their day-to-day lives. We will also listen to a dharma talk recently given by
Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche (on Fri. 11/2/07) via telephone from Tibet, addressing students in Tucson.
Veteran meditation practitioners are encouraged to come and contribute to the group meditation environment, as well as deepen in their own practice.
We will be practicing calm-abiding, bodhicitta (awakened-heart), taking refuge in the three jewels, and contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind. Together these practices form the basis to all other advanced meditation practices. By listening and discussing related teachings and commentary given by Khenpo Sherab Rinpoche, Garchen Rinpoche, Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche and others, we will learn how to apply the Holy Dharma. The intention is to stabilize our body, speech and minds through sangha meditation practice. We will examine how to apply this in our daily lives, so as to ease suffering and be a lamp unto the world.
The curriculum for this group has been organized by Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche and Khenchen
Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche specifically for their students in Tucson. This monthly program is intended to abide by Khenpo Ozerís wishes that we come together as a sangha while he is away teaching in Tibet the next couple of years.
These sessions will be facilitated by fellow sangha member, Matthew Vasquez at the request of Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Matthew at 884-0554 or Email Matthew. Individual meditation instruction is available upon request.
These sessions are free and open to the general public. Any donations offered will be contributed to Drikung Namgyal Ling.

Saturday, November 10 @ 10am-12pm

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

Calm Abiding Meditation Teaching
2007-11-03 00:00 - 2007-11-04 00:00
ìCalm Abidingî is the foundation of all meditation practices. In Tibetan, Calm Abiding is referred to as ìShineî (sheh-ney), and in Sanskrit as ìShamathaî (shah-muh-tah). By learning this simple meditation practice, one establishes the basis for all other more advanced practices. Calm Abiding is ìthe oil in the lamp that steadies the primordial flame of awareness ó the very nature of the mind.î
1871 N. King StreetTucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)

Sanga Meditation: Practice, Study and Discussion
2007-10-27 00:00

Drikung Namgyal Ling 3rd Annual Fall Yard Sale
2007-10-20 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 19) 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!

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study and Discussion
2007-09-30 00:00
This is a monthly program of meditation, practice, and discussion and is a wonderful opportunity for folks who are new to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation practice, to receive introductory meditation instruction, guidance and support in establishing a meditation or Dharma practice in their day-to-day lives. Veteran meditation practitioners are encouraged to come and contribute to the group meditation environment, as well as deepen in their own practice.We will be practicing calm-abiding, bodhicitta (awakened-heart), taking refuge in the three jewels, and contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind. Together these practices form the basis to all other advanced meditation practices. By listening and discussing related teachings and commentary given by Khenpo Sherab Rinpoche, Garchen Rinpoche, Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche and others, we will learn how to apply the Holy Dharma. The intention is to stabilize our body, speech and minds through sangha meditation practice. We will examine how to apply this in our daily lives, so as to ease suffering and be a lamp unto the world.
The curriculum for this group has been organized by Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche and Khenchen
Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche specifically for their students in Tucson. We anticipate this program becoming a weekly group starting in September, so as to abide by Khenpo Ozerís wishes tocome together as a sangha while he is away teaching in Tibet the next couple of years.
These sessions will be facilitated by fellow sangha member, Matthew Vasquez at the request of Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Matthew at 884-0554 or Email Matthew. Individual meditation instruction is available upon request.
These sessions are free and open to the general public. Any donations offered will be contributed to Drikung
Namgyal Ling.

1871 N. King StreetTucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)

Annual DNL Sangha Meeting
2007-09-09 00:00
This is our annual Drikung Namgyal Ling Sangha Meeting. We’ll be discussing our recent and future center activities, present a report on the center’s finances, and accept nominations for the board of directors.This meeting will take place immediately following the Bardo Teachings.
1871 N. King StreetTucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)

Bardo Teaching
2007-09-08 00:00 - 2007-09-09 00:00
The Tibetan word bardo means ìintermediate stateî or a transitional experience between one state of being and another. The study and practice of the bardo in general enables beings to enter the path of liberation, and in particular is useful to those who fear suffering at the time of death. If one can practice the bardo, one will experience the Dharma-as-Such without obscuration, and the clear Mind-as-Such. Then, one can approach the moment of death with joy and confidence.– His Holiness, Chetsang Rinpoche.
Traditionally, there are six bardo states known as the bardo of this life; the bardo of meditation; the bardo of dreaming; the bardo of dying; the bardo of dharmata (after death) and the bardo of becoming (rebirth).
When seen clearly, oneís experience of the bardos present remarkable opportunities from life-through-rebirth, to practice transforming our negative karmic propensities into virtuous ones and thereby relieve suffering.

1871 N. King StreetTucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)

Amitabha Empowerment
2007-09-07 00:00
This Amitabha Empowerment will be followed by two days (Saturday and Sunday) of Bardo teachings, also given by Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche.

1871 N. King StreetTucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)

Medicine Buddha Closed Retreat
2007-08-30 00:00 - 2007-09-04 00:00
Medicine Buddha (Sangye Menla in Tibetan) is a practice commonly performed by Tibetan doctors, intended to heal those suffering ignorance and the resulting afflictive emotions, and awakening their (and our) Buddha nature.
This five-day closed retreat is our third annual fall retreat, and registration is limited to 25 persons. The retreat will begin on Thursday 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)

Sangha Meditation: Practice, Study and Discussion
2007-08-18 00:00
This is the last session in our summer program and is an opportunity for folks who are new to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation practice, to receive introductory meditation instruction, guidance and support in establishing a meditation or Dharma practice in their day-to-day lives. Veteran meditation practitioners are encouraged to come and contribute to the group meditation environment, as well as deepen in their own practice.We will be practicing calm-abiding, bodhicitta (awakened-heart), taking refuge in the three jewels, and contemplating the four thoughts that turn the mind. Together these practices form the basis to all other advanced meditation practices. By listening and discussing related teachings and commentary given by Khenpo Sherab Rinpoche, Garchen Rinpoche, Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche and others, we will learn how to apply the Holy Dharma. The intention is to stabilize our body, speech and minds through sangha meditation practice. We will examine how to apply this in our daily lives, so as to ease suffering and be a lamp unto the world.
The curriculum for this group has been organized by Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche and Khenchen
Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche specifically for their students in Tucson. We anticipate this program becoming a weekly group starting in September, so as to abide by Khenpo Ozerís wishes tocome together as a sangha while he is away teaching in Tibet the next couple of years.
These sessions will be facilitated by fellow sangha member, Matthew Vasquez at the request of Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Matthew at 884-0554 or matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org. Individual meditation instruction is available upon request.
These sessions are free and open to the general public. Any donations offered will be contributed to Drikung
Namgyal Ling.

Saturday, August 18 @ 10am-1pm

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
