Achi Chokyi Drolma Deity Practice
2012-04-05 00:00 (America/Phoenix)
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.
1st Thursday, Every Month
Pati Stein 1871 N. King Street Tucson, Arizona 85749 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

Saturday Morning Community Meditation
2012-04-07 00:00
Special Addition: Khenchen Gyalshen Rinpoche’s Spring 2012 webcast teachings from The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Fredericke, Maryland will be included during the regular Saturday Morning Community Meditation schedule for the next few months.
10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation
Introduction to calm-abiding meditation practice, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary.
10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice
Refuge, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma.
11:30-12:30am — Recitation, Study, and Discussion
Reading, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.
Current Texts
Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa
Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva
Uttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye
Introduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti
Transformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
All sessions are free and open to the general public.

You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions.
NEW LOCATION!
NEW LOCATION for Community Meditation:†Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions, please contact Matthew at†matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org†or call 884-0554.

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!

Saturday Morning Community Meditation
2012-04-21 00:00, 2012-04-28 00:00, 2012-05-05 00:00, 2012-06-02 00:00, 2012-06-09 00:00, 2012-06-16 00:00, 2012-07-07 00:00, 2012-07-14 00:00 and 3 more dates
Special Addition: Khenchen Gyalshen Rinpoche’s Spring 2012 webcast teachings from The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Fredericke, Maryland will be included during the regular Saturday Morning Community Meditation schedule for the next few months.
10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation
Introduction to calm-abiding meditation practice, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary.
10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice
Refuge, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma.
11:30-12:30am — Recitation, Study, and Discussion
Reading, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.
Current Texts
Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa
Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva
Uttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye
Introduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti
Transformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
All sessions are free and open to the general public.

You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions.
NEW LOCATION!
NEW LOCATION for Community Meditation: Residence of Matthew and Rachel. For directions, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.

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!

Deity Practice and Tummo Instruction Teachings
2012-05-19 00:00 - 2012-05-20 00:00
“Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche will teach on two related topics during this weekend.” Saturday, May 19
9-12pm/2-5pm: Introduction to Deity Meditation: Why we do it and How it Benefits
Sunday, May 20
9-12pm/2-5pm: How to prepare for the Six Yogas of Naropa: Instruction on Tummo Teaching Location:
4201 E. Oxford Drive, Tucson, 85711
For More Information, Please Contact:
Pati Stein at 520-465-1882
pati@drikungkagyutucson.org

"For the Benefit of All Beings"
2012-05-23 00:00
Please Join us on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 at 7:00 PM For a Special One Time Screening of a new documentary by award-winning filmmaker Christina Lundberg
“For the Benefit of All Beings” The extraordinary life of His Eminence Garchen Triptul Rinpoche.

All Proceeds to Benefit the Southwest Buddhafield Endowment www.southwestbuddhafield.org
LOFT CINEMA 3233 E. Speedway Blvd Tucson

TICKETS $10 Available @ www.loftcinema.com or call 520-795-0844

To view trailer for film:
http://www.forthebenefitofallbeings.com/preview.html

Four-Day Closed Meditation Retreat
2012-05-25 00:00 - 2012-05-28 00:00
This is our annual Spring four-day closed retreat, “Tummo Practice with Vajrayogini”, led by Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche. The retreat will begin on Friday morning, May 25, with four days of meditation and instruction until mid-afternoon on Monday, May 28. We will practice Tummo (a completion stage practice) using Vajrayogini as a generation stage practice. Vajrajogini Empowerment is not required, but previous retreat experience is highly recommended. All required texts will be provided.As this retreat is closed, pre-registration is required by May 18, limited to 12 persons. Attendees will remain on-site throughout the retreat. The retreat will be held at a private residence in Sonoita, Arizona, 45 minutes Southeast of Tucson.
Retreat Fees
$150. (includes meals & lodging)
For lodging, indoor and outdoor camping options are available, please bring your own bedding. Participants are expected to share in all retreat, cooking and clean-up duties.
To Place a Reservation/for Additional Information, Please Contact:
Ann Danowitz
Phone: (520) 631-8727
Email: ann@drikungkagyutucson.org

Guru Rinpoche Drupchup with Lama Thupten Nyima
2012-06-23 00:00 - 2012-06-24 00:00
Drikung Namgyal Ling invites you to participate in a Guru Rinpoche Drupchup (mini-retreat) with Lama Thupten Nima
“Essence of Great Bliss:
The Means of Accomplishing the Mind of the Guru in Whom the Sugatas and Three Roots are Gathered”

This lyrical liturgy will include traditional monastic instrumentation, chanted recitation and torma offerings
with Venerable Lama Thupten Nima, Chant Master from Gar Monastery in Tibet,
and current resident teacher at Garchen Institute in Chino Valley, AZ
Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24, 2012
9am to Noon: Guru Rinpoche Sadhana (practice text) Recitation
Noon to 2 pm: Pot Luck lunch please bring a simple dish to share
2 pm to 5 pm: Guru Rinpoche Sadhana (practice text) Recitation
$30 suggested donation, $10 per 3-hour session to help cover travel costs.
You are welcome to attend all or any sessions you wish.
Location: 1871 N. King Street
Tucson, Arizona 85749

Teachings with Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche
2012-06-30 00:00 - 2012-07-01 00:00
Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche will be returning to his students in Tucson. It is very rare to meet a Lama with such extensive training in Buddhist philosophy and such profound meditation experience. In addition, Rinpoche’s complete fluency in English makes him exceptionally capable of communicating the profound meaning of the teachings.“Samsara & Nirvana: Two Sides of the Same Handî has the essence of the precious dharma teachings relating to both the Sutra and the Tantra system. This profound writing contains the critical teachings of Mahamudhra regarding the nature of samsara and nirvana. It presents the complete teachings from entering the path, to Buddhahood, including the Buddhas activities. Donít miss this special opportunity to participate and receive this precious two day teaching.

The Studio on Speedway
4648 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ
NOTE: PLEASE USE THE SUNFLOWER PARKING LOT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SPEEDWAY. HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY BEHIND THE STUDIO.

Gongchik: Cultivating Awakened Mind-Heart (Bodhicitta) -†Jigten Sumgon's Commentary On†The Teachings of the Buddha
2012-08-31 00:00 - 2012-09-02 00:00
Khenpo Nyima Gyaltshen, Rinpoche, from Jang Chubling Monastery, will give teachings on The Gongchik, the Sacred Teachings of Lord Jigten Sumgon, founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage.
Dates/Times:
Open Book Study Session: Friday, August 31, 9am – 12pm; 2pm – 5pm
Public Talk: Friday, August 31, 7-9pm Ada Pierce Memorial Library, Little Chapel of All Nations

Suggested Donation:
$15 for each Friday Open Book Study Session
$ 5 for Public Talk
$75 for Saturday/Sunday teachings
$95 for all three days

Location for all teaching events:
4201 E. Oxford Drive, Tucson, 85711
North of Broadway & West of Columbus Blvd
Directions:
* Turn North from Broadway onto Irving Street (1 block west of Columbus)
* Turn East or right onto Kings Street
* Follow Oxford Drive past right-angle turn and continue for 1/2 block
* Follow Oxford Drive past right-angle turn and continue for 1/2 block
* Brennan’s house is on left or north side of Oxford Drive

Location for Public Talk:
Little Chapel of All Nations
Ada Pierce McCormick Building
University of Arizona Campus
1401 East First Street
Tucson, Arizona 85719

For More Information, Please Contact Matthew Vasquez:
520-884-0554 or matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org

"How to Deepen the Inner Mind"
2012-11-17 00:00 - 2012-11-18 00:00
Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche will lead two days of teachings and precious instructions on meditation practice, appropriate for all levels experience, from beginners to long-time meditators.

If meditation is an new experience for you, this is a great place to start.
If you already have experience along this path, you will learn practices that will allow you to increase the energy and depth of your meditation practice.

Come learn how to awaken and deepen your inner mind through meditation.

Dates/Times:
Saturday & Sunday, November 17-18, 9am – 12pm; 2pm – 5pm
Note: We will conclude the teachings with Achi Chokyi Drolma Deity Practice on Sunday

Location for all teaching events:
Brennan Washburn residence
4201 E. Oxford Drive, Tucson, 85711
North of Broadway & West of Columbus Blvd
Directions:
* Turn North from Broadway onto Irving Street (1 block west of Columbus)
* Turn East or right onto Kings Street
* Turn North or left onto Oxford Drive
* Follow Oxford Drive past right-angle turn and continue for 1/2 block
* Brennan’s house is on left or north side of Oxford Drive

Suggested Donation:
$40 per day
$80 for Saturday/Sunday teachings
No one will be turned away for lack of funds
For More Information, please contact
Pati Stein : 520-465-1882

Guru Yoga from the Ngondro, The Preliminary Practices
2012-12-15 00:00 - 2012-12-16 00:00
Drupon Rinchen Dorje Rinpoche will lead two days of teachings and precious instructions on guru yoga practice from the precious Ngondro Preliminary Practices.
Guru Yoga the practice of merging oneís mind with the wisdom mind of the master. The practice consists of visualizing the guru (either in his own form or in the form of deity), requesting his blessings, receiving his blessings, and merging one’s mind with the master’s wisdom mind.

Dates/Times:
Saturday & Sunday, December 15-16,
9am-12pm; 2pm-5pm
Note: We will conclude the teachings on Sunday with Achi Chokyi Drolma Deity Practice.

Location:
Brennan Washburn residence
4201 E. Oxford Drive, Tucson, 85711
(North of Broadway & West of Columbus Blvd)
Directions:
* Turn North from Broadway onto Irving Street (1 block west of Columbus)
* Turn East or right onto Kings Street
* Turn North or left onto Oxford Drive
* Follow Oxford Drive past right-angle turn and continue for 1/2 block
* Brennan’s house is on left or north side of Oxford Drive

Suggested Donation:
$65 for Saturday/Sunday teachings
No one will be turned away for lack of funds
For More Information, please contact:
Pati Stein : 520-465-1882

The Way of the Bodhissatva
2013-01-26 00:00 - 2013-01-27 00:00
Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra was written 1,200 years ago by the Great Bodhisattva Shantideva, a renunciant prince from north India, translated into the English title as: “The Ways of the Bodhisattvas.”and is highly revered as it shows concisely and comprehensively how to generate bodhicitta and how to conduct oneself like a Bodhisattva.
The Way of the Bodhissatva provides a systematic overview of what the Bodhisattvas must study and practice in order to become wise and kind, and attain enlightenment.

The Way of the Bodhissatva is one of the great Mahayana texts and most commonly studied and practiced in India and Tibet. This text has more than one hundred commentaries written in India. Since its introduction in Tibet by the 9th century, more than twenty commentaries were written. When Tibetan Buddhism propagated worldwide, this text became more widely read and practiced by Buddhist practitioners both in the east and west.

The text was written in simple language for easy to understand, yet the contents are profound because they were derived from actual practices.

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

Monday Meditation Practice - Amitahba
2013-05-13 00:00
Each Monday we come together to listen, contemplate, and meditate on the Buddhist teachings.Buddha Amitabha is an historical buddha from another era. He made special aspiration that he would accomplish bodhicitta and benefit all sentient beings. In particular he focused on his pure land called Dewachen and said even those who have not achieved bhumis can be reborn in my pure land. They can make this connection simply by hearing my name and developing devotion.
Currently we are listening to the teachings of Garchen Rinpoche on Deity practice.
Meditation practice can vary from week to week. Frequently we practice White Tara, Achi, Amitabha, or Vajrasattva deity meditation, using visualization and mantra as a means of concentration.
This practice is free and beginners are welcome.
Following this practice, we will also listen to Garchen Rinpoche’s teaching on “Essential Pith Instructions on the Accomplishment Practice of Yamataka”. This teaching was held in Tucson in December of 2010.
Garchen Rinpoche had this to say about this practice:
“When you are meditating on loving-kindness and compassion for all, then you have no ego-clinging. Without ego-clinging nothing can harm you. So through Yamataka we meditate on compassion for all sentient beings and nothing – curses, sorcery, whatever – can harm us.
If you understand this then you understand all there is to know about Yamataka Practice.”
Additionally, practitioners who attended this teaching have said this instruction from Garchen Rinpoche is helpful instruction for all Deity Practices.

Every Monday Evening
4648 East Speedway Blvd Tucson, Arizona 85711 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

Monday Meditation Practice - Varied
2013-05-20 00:00
Every Monday we come together to listen, contemplate, and meditate on the Buddhist teachings. Currently we are listening to the teachings of Garchen Rinpoche on Deity practice. Meditation practice can vary from week to week. Frequently we practice White Tara, Achi, Amitabha, or Vajrasattva deity meditation, using visualization and mantra as a means of concentration.
This practice is free and beginners are welcome.
4648 East Speedway Blvd Tucson, Arizona 85711 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

Monday Meditation
2013-05-27 00:00
Every Monday we come together to listen, contemplate, and meditate on the Buddhist teachings. Currently we are listening to the teachings of Garchen Rinpoche on Deity practice. Meditation practice can vary from week to week. Frequently we practice White Tara, Achi, Amitabha, or Vajrasattva deity meditation, using visualization and mantra as a means of concentration.Following the practice, we will also listen to Garchen Rinpoche’s teaching on “Essential Pith Instructions on the Accomplishment Practice of Yamataka”. This teaching was held in Tucson in December of 2010.
Garchen Rinpoche had this to say about this practice:

“When you are meditating on loving-kindness and compassion for all, then you have no ego-clinging. Without ego-clinging nothing can harm you. So through Yamataka we meditate on compassion for all sentient beings and nothing – curses, sorcery, whatever – can harm us.
If you understand this then you understand all there is to know about Yamataka Practice.”
Additionally, practitioners who attended this teaching have said this instruction from Garchen Rinpoche is helpful instruction for all Deity Practices.

Beginners are welcome at this practice.

Every Monday Evening
4648 East Speedway Blvd Tucson, Arizona 85711 (Click here for a map)
For More Information: Pati Stein: 465-1882

Tummo Instruction and Open Practice Retreat
2013-05-31 00:00 - 2013-06-02 00:00
This is an open retreat and you are welcome to attend this practice weekend as your schedule allows.We will practice Tummo using a Vajrayogini as a generation stage practice. Vajrayogini Empowerment is not required. Drupon would like this retreat to be open to all who have desire to attend. All required texts will be provided.Suggested donation: $75 for all three days, $20/session

Dates/Times:
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 31-June 2,
9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm

Location:
1871 N. King Street
Tucson, Arizona 85749

Monday Meditation Practice - Achi Chokyi Drolma
2013-06-03 00:00
Achi is the chief protector of the Drikung tradition, and is considered the emanation of Vajrayogini who is the embodiment of wisdom and compassion of all the Buddhas. For this practice we will use visualization and mantra as a means of meditative concentration.This event is free and beginners are welcome.
Location:
1871 N. King Street
Tucson, Arizona 85749

Phowa Practice Teachings
2013-06-08 00:00 - 2013-06-09 00:00
ìPhowa Practice 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 weekend teaching will afford practioners with the opportunity to receive focused instruction on Phowa practice.

Dates/Times:
Saturday & Sunday, June 8-9,
9am-12pm; 2pm-5pm

Location:
1871 N. King Street
Tucson, Arizona 85749

Monday Meditation - White Tara
2013-06-10 00:00
Every Monday we come together to listen, contemplate, and meditate on the Buddhist teachings. Currently we are listening to the teachings of Garchen Rinpoche on Deity practice. Meditation practice can vary from week to week. Frequently we practice White Tara, Achi, Amitabha, or Vajrasattva deity meditation, using visualization and mantra as a means of concentration.Tara embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas.
This event is free and beginners are welcome.
Location:
1871 N. King Street
Tucson, Arizona 85749

The Fivefold Path of Mahamudra
2013-07-19 00:00 - 2013-07-21 00:00
Drupon Trinley Yeshi Rinpoche
The Fivefold Path of Mahamudra includes the cultivation of bodhicitta, guru yoga practice, yidam practice, Mahamudra practice, and the dedication of merit. This is a special way of laying out the path of practice according to the Drikung Kagyu lineage.

It is especially good fortune to receive these teachings from Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche, because he holds this lineage purely. He received it directly from one of the main Drikung Kagyu lineage holders, Drubwang Pachung Rinpoche, and as well as from Drubwang Tenzin Nyima, the main lineage holders of the Fivefold Path of Mahamudra. To receive the direct transmission of these teachings from Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche is thus a very rare and precious opportunity.
This practice lineage possesses truly great blessings. As a lineage is passed from master to disciple, it is actually the practice lineage that is passed on, which means the master must first have attained complete experience and realization in the practice. He or she then passes it on to a disciple, who must then himself or herself gain the same experience and realization. Thus it is passed on, creating a very pure lineage of great blessings.

H.E. Garchen Rinpoche has said about Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche: “He is an inconceivable, extraordinary master, truly upholding the teachings of the Drikung Kagyu. He is a true, authentic, qualified spiritual master, and you should make a dedicated effort to come and receive his teachings. You should take this opportunity to ask him questions about your practice, for it is very, very rare.”

This teaching will take place Friday evening from 7-9pm, Saturday 9am-12pm and 2-5pm, and Sunday 9am-12pm.
Traditional Tibetan Healing
From 2-5pm on Sunday, Drupon Rinpoche will bestow a Traditional Tibetan Healing to those who wish it. This tradition is believed to bestow blessings and remove obstacle to good health and happiness. To help us plan better, please let us know you’ll be attending. Contact Pati at 465-1882.

Dates/Times:
Friday, July 19, 7-9pm
Saturday, July 20, 9am-12pm & 2-5pm
Sunday, July 21, 9am-12pm

Traditional Tibetan Healing
Sunday, July 21, 2-5pm
Suggested Donation:
$85 for the weekend.
Location:
1871 N. King Street
Tucson, Arizona 85749
