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SUMMARY:Special Event for Elizabeth Breck: Practice\, Prayers and Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Special Event for Elizabeth Breck \n Sunday\, April 21st\, 2019  4pm – 5pm \nFor the benefit of our dear sangha member\, Elizabeth Breck\, we will practice White Tara\, recite prayers and offer dedication.   \nVenerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo will lead this event.  He and so many of us\, over the years\, have come to know Elizabeth as a good friend\, gifted Tara dancer\, and sincere dharma practitioner who exudes joy and compassion for others.  \nElizabeth has been missing since January 13th\, 2019 and our aspirations will be directed toward her safely and well being. \nTo make a contribution that directly benefits Elizabeth\, her children\, and her family\, please give here. \nPlease join us for this special event. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/special-event-for-elizabeth-breck-practice-prayers-and-dedication/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:H.E. Garchen Rinpoche teachings on Milarepa\, Mahamudra and Dzogchen
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT UPDATE\nThe venue for this teaching has been changed. \n*New Location*\nHotel Tucson\n475 N Granada AveTucson\, AZ\nTucson\, AZ 85701\n(520) 622-3000\nhoteltucsoncitycenter.com \n* Reduced rates available for event attendees. Please mention “Drikung Namgyal Ling” to receive daily rate of $82.\n\nHis Eminence Garchen Rinpoche \nAs dharma students we enjoy a rich lineage of dharma teachings and practices — and precious teachers — none more so than H.E. Garchen Rinpoche.  H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche has called him “a true bodhisattva.”  \nPlease join us for an extremely auspicious opportunity to receive his blessings in person in Tucson\, AZ\, on December 8th and 9th\, 2018. \nOn Saturday\, December 8th\, H.E. Garchen Rinpoche will offer a special Milarepaempowerment and teaching\, followed the next day by his heart advice on Five-fold Mahamudraand Dzogchen.  Pith instructions such as these manifest rarely.  Senior students will instantly grasp the importance of these teachings\, and all students will benefit incalculably from his ability to distill the essence of the dharma into plain spoken instruction infused with love. \nThe revered great yogi\, Jetsun Milarepa\, is perhaps the most famous of Tibetan Buddhist masters. His profound odyssey\, from evil-doer to enlightened master in a single lifetime\, exemplifies the remarkable transformative power of the dharma. H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s vast insight into the mind of Milarepa will illuminate our true nature. \nMahamudra is often translated as “the great seal”\, and Dzogchen as “the great perfection”. What makes them both great is that they represent the absolute peak of spiritual attainment\, the complete realization of the path.  Only highly realized masters can access these vast realizations and teach from direct experience\, also known as “heart advice.” His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche is just such a master. \nTo read more about H.E. Garchen Rinpoche \nEvent Schedule\nMilarepa Empowerment and Teachings\nDecember 8th\, 2018\n10am – 5pm \nHeart Advice on Five-fold Mahamudra and Dzogchen\nDecember 9th\, 2018\n10am – 5pm \nLocation\nHotel Tucson\n475 N Granada Ave\nTucson\, AZ 85701\n(520) 622-3000\nhoteltucsoncitycenter.com\n* Reduced rates available for event attendees \nCost\n$45/day\n$25/day for supporting members and above\nFree for foundation members \nRegister for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche Teachings\n* Have questions?  Would you like to volunteer to help with the event?  Please let us know: questions@drikungtucson.org
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/h-e-garchen-rinpoche-teachings-on-milarepa-mahamudra-and-dzogchen/2018-12-08/
LOCATION:Hotel Tucson\, 475 N Granada Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20181118T170000
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SUMMARY:Annual 1000-Armed Chenrezig Drupchen with Drupon Thinley Ningpo - 2018
DESCRIPTION:Please Note:\nThis weekend event is open. You may attend all or part of the Drupchen. \n\nThe empowerment begins at 6pm on Friday\, November 16th\, and while attendance is recommended\, it is not required in order to participate in the Drupchen\nIf you plan on staying overnight\, you will want to bring your own bedding or sleeping bag and towels\, and plan on staying in dorm-style accommodations or camping\nSince the Drupchen continues without interruption both Friday and Saturday nights\, we could use your help with the late night sessions! \nLunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday\, dinner on Saturday\, and breakfast items will be available for self-service each morning\n\nVenerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo returns November 16th through 18th for our annual Chenrezig Drupchen!  We will begin the weekend with a Chenrezig Empowerment on Friday evening\, followed by a 24-hour practice over three days with multiple sessions per day.  Attending the empowerment is not required\, and practitioners may attend all or part of the Drupchen practice. \nChenrezig is renowned as the embodiment of the compassion of all the Buddhas\, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.  Whenever we are compassionate\, or feel love for anyone\, or for an animal or some part of the natural world\, we experience a taste of our own natural connection with Chenrezig. Although we may not be as consistently compassionate as some of the great meditation masters\, Tibetan Buddhists believe that we all share\, in our basic nature\, unconditional compassion and wisdom that is no different from what we see in Chenrezig. \nDrupchen means vast accomplishment and is a form of intensive group practice.  This practice will continue night and day through three days\, ending Sunday\, November 18th at 5pm.  Participants will be welcome to practice though the entire weekend or drop in for one or more sessions.  \n  \nRegistration – Annual 1000-Armed Chenrezig Drupchen with Drupon Thinley Ningpo – 2018 \n \nSchedule (November 16-18\, 2018):\nFriday\, November 16th\, 6pm to Sunday\, November 18th\, 5pm\n4-hour sessions (approximately) from 6-10pm\, 10pm-2am\, 2-6am\, 6-10am\, 10am-2pm & 2pm-6pm \nRetreat Fee (3 Days):\n(includes housing & meals)\n$85 Non-members\n$60 Supporting Members & above\n Foundation Members are free \nPer Day Fee:\n$35/day for Non-members\n$25/day for Supporting Members or above\nFoundation Members are free\nWork Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements \nLocation:\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nRegister for Annual Chenrezig Drupchen
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/annual-1000-armed-chenrezig-drupchen-with-drupon-thinley-ningpo-2018/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Retreat
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SUMMARY:Nyungne Retreat with Drupon Rinchen Dorjee
DESCRIPTION:Thousand-armed Chenrezig \nSchedule (October 26\, 6pm to October 29\, 7:30 am): \n\nFriday October 26 6-9pm – Empowerment and instructions on the practice\nSaturday/Sunday – three sessions per day\nMonday – early morning session to end at 7:30am (we can then share a nice breakfast)\n\nLocation (see directions to the center\, below):\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nRetreat Fee – 3 day retreat\n$108 non-members \n$75 Supporting Members & above\nFoundational Members are Free \n⊕ Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us in advance  \n  \n\n\nRegister for Nyungne Retreat:  \n\nRegister for Nyungne Retreat\n\nPLEASE READ \n\nAttendees must participate in the whole retreat – from Friday evening to Monday morning.\nSpace is limited – please reserve your space early\n Attendees will be fasting and silent from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning – no eating\, drinking or speaking for this time period.\nIf you are unable to fast for this length of time (due to medical condition)\, then exceptions can be made\nIf you are unable to perform full body prostrations\, “chair” prostrations or any form of heartfelt prostrations are suitable\n\n\nRegister for Nyungne Retreat:  \n\nRegister for Nyungne Retreat\n \n\nDescription: \nThe Nyungne practice of the eleven-faced\, thousand-armed form of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara)\, the Buddha of compassion\, is for purifying negative karma and accumulating merit and wisdom in a short but intensive retreat setting. This intensive practice requires maintaining the eight Mahayana precepts on the first day and on the second day adding vows of fasting and silence (fasting begins after the noon meal on the first day and continues until breakfast on the third day). Meditation sessions include prayers\, offerings\, prostrations\, and extensive mantra recitation\, cultivating all three vehicles of Buddhism. Practicing Nyungne with great devotion increases peace in oneself and the world\, brings happiness and good fortune\, and leads to rebirth in Buddha Amitabha’s Pureland of Dewachen. \nIt is said in the text called the Collection of the Intentions of All Tantras that if practitioners of the Mahayana do a nyungne even once\, they will purify all the wrongdoing accumulated throughout forty thousand eons and achieve rebirth as either a human or deva. If done eight times consecutively\, the state of a stream enterer is attained and rebirth in Dewachen is guaranteed. If performed twenty-five times\, the state equal to a once-returner is attained and all wrongdoing of the previous eighty thousand eons is purified. Performed fifty times the state equivalent to a non-returner is achieved and all wrongdoing for the prior eight hundred million eons is purified. If the nyungne is performed 108 consecutive times\, arhatship is attained and all the wrongdoing and obscurations of the past one billion eons is purified and birth in Dewachen in the direct presence of Buddha Amitabha is assured. \n—————————- \nLodging and Meals at the Center: \nThe center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations.  Attendees may also car camp or pitch a tent on the property grounds.   \nThe cost of accommodation is included in the retreat fee. \nIndoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat\, and is otherwise available only as space permits.  Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met. \nThe following 3 meals are provided: Saturday breakfast and lunch\, and Monday breakfast.  Meals provided will be simple and vegetarian.  If you have special food needs or preferences you are welcome to bring a meal or use center’s facilities. \nAfter Saturday lunch time attendees will take a vow of silence\, and of fasting.  Attendees will not eat\, drink\, or talk from Saturday at 2pm to Monday morning at 7:30am as part of the practice.   \nWhat to pack and bring: \nSuggested Personal Items to Bring: \n\nSleeping bag or bedding\nPillow\, blankets\nAlarm Clock\nEar plugs\nTowel\, Toiletries (soap\, shampoo\, toothbrush\, etc)\nPractice items – cushion\, mala\, dorje/bell\nComfortable clothing\nMedication\, vitamins\, supplements \nFlashlight or reading light\nNo perfume or heavily scented products\, please\n\nQuestions: \nquestions@drikungtucson.org \n 
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/nyungne-retreat-with-drupon-rinchen-dorjee-4/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Closed Retreat
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SUMMARY:Nyungne Retreat with Drupon Rinchen Dorjee
DESCRIPTION:Thousand-armed Chenrezig \nSchedule (October 26\, 6pm to October 29\, 7:30 am): \n\nFriday October 26 6-9pm – Empowerment and instructions on the practice\nSaturday/Sunday – three sessions per day\nMonday – early morning session to end at 7:30am (we can then share a nice breakfast)\n\nLocation (see directions to the center\, below):\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nRetreat Fee – 3 day retreat\n$108 non-members \n$75 Supporting Members & above\nFoundational Members are Free \n⊕ Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us in advance  \n\nRegister for Nyungne Retreat:  \n\nRegister for Nyungne Retreat\nPLEASE READ \n\nAttendees must participate in the whole retreat – from Friday evening to Monday morning\nSpace is limited – please reserve your space early\nAttendees will be fasting and silent from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning – no eating\, drinking or speaking for this time period\nIf you are unable to fast for this length of time (due to medical condition)\, then exceptions can be made\nIf you are unable to perform full body prostrations\, “chair” prostrations or any form of heartfelt prostrations are suitable\n\n\nRegister for Nyungne Retreat:  \n\nRegister for Nyungne Retreat\n\nDescription:\nThe Nyungne practice of the eleven-faced\, thousand-armed form of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara)\, the Buddha of compassion\, is for purifying negative karma and accumulating merit and wisdom in a short but intensive retreat setting. This intensive practice requires maintaining the eight Mahayana precepts on the first day and on the second day adding vows of fasting and silence (fasting begins after the noon meal on the first day and continues until breakfast on the third day). Meditation sessions include prayers\, offerings\, prostrations\, and extensive mantra recitation\, cultivating all three vehicles of Buddhism. Practicing Nyungne with great devotion increases peace in oneself and the world\, brings happiness and good fortune\, and leads to rebirth in Buddha Amitabha’s Pureland of Dewachen. \nIt is said in the text called the Collection of the Intentions of All Tantras that if practitioners of the Mahayana do a nyungne even once\, they will purify all the wrongdoing accumulated throughout forty thousand eons and achieve rebirth as either a human or deva. If done eight times consecutively\, the state of a stream enterer is attained and rebirth in Dewachen is guaranteed. If performed twenty-five times\, the state equal to a once-returner is attained and all wrongdoing of the previous eighty thousand eons is purified. Performed fifty times the state equivalent to a non-returner is achieved and all wrongdoing for the prior eight hundred million eons is purified. If the nyungne is performed 108 consecutive times\, arhatship is attained and all the wrongdoing and obscurations of the past one billion eons is purified and birth in Dewachen in the direct presence of Buddha Amitabha is assured. \n—————————- \nLodging and Meals at the Center: \nThe center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations.  Attendees may also car camp or pitch a tent on the property grounds.   \nThe cost of accommodation is included in the retreat fee. \nIndoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat\, and is otherwise available only as space permits.  Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met. \nThe following 3 meals are provided: Saturday breakfast and lunch\, and Monday breakfast.  Meals provided will be simple and vegetarian.  If you have special food needs or preferences you are welcome to bring a meal or use center’s facilities. \nAfter Saturday lunch time attendees will take a vow of silence\, and of fasting.  Attendees will not eat\, drink\, or talk from Saturday at 2pm to Monday morning at 7:30am as part of the practice.   \nWhat to pack and bring: \nSuggested Personal Items to Bring: \n\nSleeping bag or bedding\nPillow\, blankets\nAlarm Clock\nEar plugs\nTowel\, Toiletries (soap\, shampoo\, toothbrush\, etc)\nPractice items – cushion\, mala\, dorje/bell\nComfortable clothing\nMedication\, vitamins\, supplements \nFlashlight or reading light\nNo perfume or heavily scented products\, please\n\nQuestions? \nquestions@drikungtucson.org
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/nyungne-retreat-with-drupon-rinchen-dorjee-3/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Closed Retreat
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis practice serves to benefit not only oneself but also countless others to whom we dedicate each practice. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4201 E. Oxford Dr\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nBrennan Washburn: 520.977.2136
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/weekly-meditation-practice-7-2017-03-15-2018-04-11/2018-10-10/
LOCATION:Brennan Washburn Residence\, 4201 E.  Oxdord Dr\, Tucson\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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SUMMARY:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena – Part 2\nWith Khenpo Yeshi\nSaturday-Sunday\, August 4th and 5th\, 2018 \nKhenpo Yeshi returns to Tucson for the 13th straight year\, and this time he will continue to lead us on a journey into Longchen Rabjam’s famous treatise\, The Chö Ying Dzöd\, The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena and its accompanying commentary. By elucidating this text\, Khenpo Yeshi will simultaneously introduce us to the work’s essential instruction on the profound Dzogchen practice of Trekchö or “cutting through.” \nWhat do we cut through? Conceptual delusion. In the context of Dzogchen\, we cut through the flimsy fantasy world of self-grasping and we do so swiftly\, emboldened by the simple recognition of the innate incorruptibility of our own primordial awareness or Buddha Nature. \nAs dharma students in 2018 we can celebrate the auspicious good fortune of not only this masterpiece having been translated into English\, but also the special insight of Khenpo Yeshi. A scholar in both Tibetan and English languages\, Khenpo Yeshi has received extensive trainings\, both academic and spiritual\, too numerous to list here\, and completed three-year meditative retreat under the guidance of the renowned Dzogchen master\, H.E. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. He currently lives in California and attends Berkeley as a PhD student. \nThis teaching represents the second installment of a multi-year series\, each year traversing a few more chapters. Please join us as we explore this cycle of Dzogchen teachings with Khenpo Yeshi at Drikung Namgyal Ling. \n  \nTeaching Location (see directions to the center\, below):\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nTeachings Fee – 2 days of teaching \n\n$75 non-members \n$55 Supporting Members & above\nFoundational Members are Free\n\nPer Session Fee: \n\n$20/session \, $40/day for non-members\n$15/session \, $30/day for Supporting Members or above\nFoundational Members are free\nWork Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance \n\nDaily Schedule (August 4th and 5th\, 2018): \n\n10-12 am and 2-5 pm\n\n  \n\nFor More Information on this Event: \n\nBrennan Washburn\n(520)977-2136\nbrennan@drikungtucson.org \n\n  \n\nDirections to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center \nFrom Central Tucson (Freeway route):\n1. South on I-19 to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 17.5 miles south of the I-19/I-10 Interchange.\n2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.\n3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n6. House is second on the right.\n \nFrom Central Tucson (non-Freeway route):\n1. Take Valencia Road to Old Nogales Highway.\n2. South on Old Nogales Highway to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 13 miles south of Valencia Road and Old Nogales Highway.\n3. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.\n4. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n5. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n6. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n7. House is second on the right.\n \nFrom East Tucson (non-Freeway route from Tucson East side):\n1. South on Houghton Road past I-10 to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 19.5 miles south of I-10.\n2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 13 miles.\n3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n6. House is second on the right. \n\n\nLodging and Meals at the Center:\nThe center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations .Attendees may also car camp or erect a tent on the property grounds.   \nThe cost accommodation is $20/night indoor and $10/night for camping.  \nIndoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat\, and is otherwise available only as space permits. Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met. \nMeals are not provided but you are welcome to bring a meal or use center’s kitchen facilities for preparation. \nLodging in the Sahuarita/Green Valley Area:\nFor attendees seeking housing outside the center\, Sahaurita and Green Valley offer a number of inexpensive short-term options\, available just a few minutes away: \nVagabond Inn (Rate: $72/night+)\n19200 S Frontage Rd\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 625-0900\, vagabondinn.com \nComfort Inn (Rate: $94/night+)\n90 W Esperanza Blvd\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 399-3736\, choicehotes.com \nBest Western Green Valley Inn (Rate: $107/night+)\n111 South La Cañada Drive\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 625-2250\, bestwestern.com\n 
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-precious-treasury-of-the-basic-space-of-phenomena-part-2-2018-08-05/2018-08-05/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
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SUMMARY:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena – Part 2\nWith Khenpo Yeshi\nSaturday-Sunday\, August 4th and 5th\, 2018 \nKhenpo Yeshi returns to Tucson for the 13th straight year\, and this time he will continue to lead us on a journey into Longchen Rabjam’s famous treatise\, The Chö Ying Dzöd\, The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena and its accompanying commentary. By elucidating this text\, Khenpo Yeshi will simultaneously introduce us to the work’s essential instruction on the profound Dzogchen practice of Trekchö or “cutting through.” \nWhat do we cut through? Conceptual delusion. In the context of Dzogchen\, we cut through the flimsy fantasy world of self-grasping and we do so swiftly\, emboldened by the simple recognition of the innate incorruptibility of our own primordial awareness or Buddha Nature. \nAs dharma students in 2018 we can celebrate the auspicious good fortune of not only this masterpiece having been translated into English\, but also the special insight of Khenpo Yeshi. A scholar in both Tibetan and English languages\, Khenpo Yeshi has received extensive trainings\, both academic and spiritual\, too numerous to list here\, and completed three-year meditative retreat under the guidance of the renowned Dzogchen master\, H.E. Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. He currently lives in California and attends Berkeley as a PhD student. \nThis teaching represents the third installment of a multi-year series\, each year traversing a few more chapters. Please join us as we explore this cycle of Dzogchen teachings with Khenpo Yeshi at Drikung Namgyal Ling. \n  \nTeaching Location (see directions to the center\, below):\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nTeachings Fee – 2 days of teaching \n\n$55 non-members \n$40 Supporting Members & above\nFoundational Members are Free\n\nPer Session Fee: \n\n$20/session \, $30/day for non-members\n$10/session \, $20/day for Supporting Members or above\nFoundational Members are free\nWork Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us 2 weeks in advance \n\n  \n\nFor More Information on this Event: \n\nBrennan Washburn\n(520)977-2136\nbrennan@drikungtucson.org \n\n  \n\nDirections to the Drikung Namgyal Ling Center \nFrom Central Tucson (Freeway route):\n1. South on I-19 to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 17.5 miles south of the I-19/I-10 Interchange.\n2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.\n3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n6. House is second on the right.\n \nFrom Central Tucson (non-Freeway route):\n1. Take Valencia Road to Old Nogales Highway.\n2. South on Old Nogales Highway to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 13 miles south of Valencia Road and Old Nogales Highway.\n3. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 1/2 mile.\n4. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n5. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n6. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n7. House is second on the right.\n \nFrom East Tucson (non-Freeway route from Tucson East side):\n1. South on Houghton Road past I-10 to Sahuarita Road.  \n    Sahuarita Road is about 19.5 miles south of I-10.\n2. Right (West) on Sahuarita Road for 13 miles.\n3. Make a Left turn (South) onto South La Canada Drive.\n4. Make a Left turn (East) onto Twin Buttes Road.\n5. Drive past Camino De Las Quintas.\n6. House is second on the right. \n\n\nLodging and Meals at the Center:\nThe center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations .Attendees may also car camp or erect a tent on the property grounds.   \nThe cost accommodation is $20/night indoor and $10/night for camping.  \nIndoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat\, and is otherwise available only as space permits. Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met. \nMeals are not provided but you are welcome to bring a meal or use center’s kitchen facilities for preparation. \nLodging in the Sahuarita/Green Valley Area:\nFor attendees seeking housing outside the center\, Sahaurita and Green Valley offer a number of inexpensive short-term options\, available just a few minutes away: \nVagabond Inn (Rate: $72/night+)\n19200 S Frontage Rd\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 625-0900\, vagabondinn.com \nComfort Inn (Rate: $94/night+)\n90 W Esperanza Blvd\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 399-3736\, choicehotes.com \nBest Western Green Valley Inn (Rate: $107/night+)\n111 South La Cañada Drive\, Green Valley\, AZ 85614\n(520) 625-2250\, bestwestern.com\n 
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/the-precious-treasury-of-the-basic-space-of-phenomena-part-2/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180430
DTSTAMP:20260428T213558
CREATED:20180403T174857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T185502Z
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SUMMARY:Vajrayogini [Tummo] Practice Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Vajrayogini [Tummo] Practice Empowerment and Retreat with Venerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo and special guest\, Amchi Konchok Karma\nFriday\, April 27th – Sunday\, April 29th\, 2018 \n\n\n\nTummo is the foundation of the 6 Yogas of Naropa. It focuses on controlling the bodies’ energies and transforming them into bliss\, often referred to as “inner heat.” The purpose of Tummo\, a completion stage yoga practice\, is to gain control over the subtle body winds\, channels and drops\, thus furthering one’s goal of achieving enlightenment. While previous dharma training helps\, this retreat is open to everyone. \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo will instruct us in the practice of Tummo (a completion stage practice) using Vajrayogini as a support. Vajrayogini is a female Buddha who embodies one’s innermost essence and is associated with the mother tantras of anuttarayoga tantra.  \nVenerable Drupon Thinley Ningpo will conduct this retreat with special guest\, Amchi Konchok Karma.Retreat practitioners must attend the entire retreat\, from Friday to Sunday. Pre-registration is required as well as attendance to the entire retreat.  No prior experience is required. Please email or call with any questions\, or if you would like to register.   \n\nSchedule (April 27th\, 7pm – April 29th\, 5pm): \n\nFriday April 27th 7-9pm – Empowerment and practice instructions\nSaturday\, April 28th – three sessions\, 8am – 9pm\nSunday\, April 29th – three sessions\, 8am – 5pm\n\nRetreat Fee – 3 day retreat\n$108 non-members \n$75 Supporting Members & above\nFoundational Members are Free \n⊕ Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. Please contact us in advance  \nLocation (see directions to the center\, below):\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629\n  \nPlease contact Brennan Washburn (brennan@drikungtucson.org\, 520.977.2136) with questions or to register.\n—————————- \nLodging and Meals at the Center: \nThe center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations.  Attendees may also car camp or pitch a tent on the property grounds.   \nThe cost of accommodation is included in the retreat fee. \nIndoor accommodation must be reserved prior to the retreat\, and is otherwise available only as space permits.  Please contact us to ensure your accommodation needs are met. \nThe following 5 meals are provided: Saturday breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch.  Meals provided will be simple and vegetarian. Snacks\, coffee and tea will be available throughout the retreat. If you have special food needs or preferences you are welcome to bring a meal or use the center’s facilities. \n  \nWhat to pack and bring: \nSuggested Personal Items to Bring: \n\nSleeping bag or bedding\nPillow\, blankets\nAlarm Clock\nEar plugs\nTowel\, Toiletries (soap\, shampoo\, toothbrush\, etc)\nPractice items – cushion\, mala\, dorje/bell\nComfortable clothing\nMedication\, vitamins\, supplements \nNo perfume or heavily scented products\, please
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/vajrayogini-tummo-practice-retreat/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Closed Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T213558
CREATED:20180403T180620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T232815Z
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SUMMARY:Teachings on Preparing Torma
DESCRIPTION:Following our weekly sadhana practice\, Drupon Thinley Ningpo will teach us how to prepare torma. Torma is a handmade ritual cake\, molded from butter\, barley flour\, and various other substances\, and often used as an offering in Tibetan Buddhist practice. In his teachings\, Drupon Rinpoche will demonstrate how to properly prepare and offer torma. During this teaching\, participants will prepare and make their own torma. PLEASE bring Moldable Clay or Play Doh for your torma. PLEASE NOTE that although Play Doh is useful for practicing torma\, it will shrink and change shape over time and therefore will not be useful as an offering. \nSuggested Donation \n\n$15.00 for morning session\n$15.00 for afternoon session\n$25.00 for full day of teachings\n\n\nSchedule\nApril 22\, 2018\nPrayers and Sadhana Practice\n10am – 12pm \nLunch Break\n12pm – 2pm \nTorma Teaching\n2pm – 5pm \n\nWorkstudy\nNo one is turned away due to lack of funds. Work-study is available in limited amounts and must be approved prior to attending. Please email us to request a work-study position
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/teachings-on-preparing-torma/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T213558
CREATED:20180403T175607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T232809Z
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SUMMARY:Teachings on Ritual Music with Drupon Thinley Ningpo
DESCRIPTION:Drupon Thinley Ningpo will teach us how to play traditional Tibetan ritual instruments\, such as drums\, cymbals\, and damaru. Music has been used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals for centuries\, and can enrich our daily practice as an offering to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. We will have the opportunity to play these instruments\, and also how to incorporate music into our practice\, so PLEASE bring your personal instruments to the teaching. \nSuggested Donation \n\n$15.00 for morning session\n$15.00 for afternoon session\n$25.00 for full day of teachings\n\nSchedule\nApril 15\, 2018\nMusic Teaching\n10am – 12pm \nLunch Break\n12pm – 2pm \nMusic Teaching\n2pm – 5pm \n\nWorkstudy\nNo one is turned away due to lack of funds. Work-study is available in limited amounts and must be approved prior to attending. Please email us to request a work-study position \n 
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/teachings-on-ritual-music-with-drupon-thinley-ningpo/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T213558
CREATED:20180321T024735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T035514Z
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SUMMARY:Dzogchen Treasure Traditions of Drigung Introduction to the Khandro Nyingthig and Yangzab with Eric Fry-Miller
DESCRIPTION:In addition to the Kagyü traditions of Drigung\, there were a number of Dzogchen treasure cycles that were discovered in the Shotö Tidro cave at Drigung Thil and subsequently flourished in the lineage. According to legend\, at the time of the Tibetan empire at the end of the 8th century\, the rainbow body master of Oddiyana\, Padmasambhava\, along with the help of the primordial wisdom dakini Yeshe Tsogyal bestowed infinite empowerments\, transmissions\, and oral instructions to guide beings throughout the past\, present\, and future. Many of these teachings were then hidden to be discovered by future incarnations of their. In particular\, there was a princess\, Pema Sal\, who Padmasambhava resurrected\, and her brother\, the prince Lhase Mutig Tsenpo\, who went on to rule Tibet. The princess and prince both received essential blessings and instructions\, which were hidden for them to discover for the benefit of future generations. In the 14th century\, the incarnation of the resurrected princess became known as Padma Ledrel Tsal\, who revealed the Khandro Nyingthig\, Heart Essence of the Dakinis\, at Drigung. His next incarnation\, the great Dzogchen master Longchenpa\, taught the Khandro Nyingthig along with his own mind treasures\, the Khandro Yangthig\, to a select few\, including his own son Dragpa Özer. \nCenturies after that\, the incarnation of both the prince Lhase Mutig Tsenpo and Dragpa Özer took birth as the great Drigung master Rinchen Phüntsog. Rinchen Phüntshog received and practiced the Khandro Nyingthig when he was young and this led to his own discovery of the famous Yangzab treasure cycle from the same Shotö Tidro cave of Drigung. In these directly interrelated treasure cycles are the heart of the generation stage and completion stage practices that emanated directly from mind of Padmasambhava. In particular\, the Dzogchen practices of cutting through concepts into the naked nature of the mind (Tregchö)\, separating samsara and nirvana (Khorde Rushen)\, and directly crossing into the experience of the three enlightened bodies of awakening (Thögal) are explained in presented in detail with many secret oral instructions. \nLed by Eric Fry-Miller\, this talk will be a candid lucid presentation in modern English about what these ancient visionary treasures of the sacred land of Drigung can mean for us here and now in our lives and meditations. There will also be an emphasis on how we might effectively and sustainably train in these practices to follow in the footsteps of those like Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal\, who hid these instructions in the past for us in the future and beyond. \nThis event is open to all and free of charge. Donations welcome. \nSunday\, April 1st 2018\n10am-Noon and 2pm – 5pm \n\nEric Fry-Miller has been translating written Tibetan texts and live oral teachings by Tibetan Lamas for fifteen years. In that time he has completed a traditional three year retreat on the Drigung Kagyu practices of Five-fold Mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Naropa. He has also spent additional years in retreat focusing on the Dzogchen practices of the Nyingthig traditions. \n 
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/dzogchen-treasure-traditions-of-drigung-introduction-to-the-khandro-nyingthig-and-yangzab/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T213558
CREATED:20180321T024540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T035449Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Drigung Kagyü Practice Traditions of Five-Fold Mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Naropa with Eric Fry-Miller
DESCRIPTION:At the very heart of all the vajrayana traditions in Tibet is the Kagyü or whispered oral lineage that was transmitted by the Indian Mahasiddhas Tilopa and Naropa and then brought to Tibet by Marpa the translator. Of all the Kagyü traditions that flourished and spread from Marpa’s great yogi student Milarepa to this day\, the Drigung Kagyü presentations of Five-Fold Mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Naropa distill the very quintessence of the vajrayana into highly accessible sets of meditation practices. Five-Fold Mahamudra includes meditation on bodhichitta or the awakened mind\, the yidam deity\, union with the mind of the outer\, inner\, secret\, and ultimate teacher\, mahamudra\, and dedicating practice for the awakening of all beings throughout the universe. \nThe Six Yogas of Naropa consists of special methods that allow us to experience awakening directly in our own physical bodies and minds in all states of reality through learning to control our breath and subtle energy\, our deep sleep\, dreams\, waking perception\, and our minds at the time of death and beyond. These six practices are known as inner fire (Tummo)\, luminosity\, dreams\, illusory body\, phowa\, and the bardo. Together\, the methods Five-Fold Mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Naropa represent a complete path that can lead to complete awakening in one lifetime if properly studied and practiced. \nLed by Eric Fry-Miller\, this will be a candid discussion in modern English about what these practices of ancient India and Tibet can mean for us here in the 21st century. The goal of these talks will be to impart a clear understanding of how these practices were both practiced extensively in the past and how we might practically apply them here in our daily lives and in our meditations. \nThis event is open to all and free of charge. Donations welcome. \nSunday\, March 25th 2018\n10am-Noon and 2pm – 5pm\n—- \nEric Fry-Miller has been translating written Tibetan texts and live oral teachings by Tibetan Lamas for fifteen years. In that time he has completed a traditional three year retreat on the Drigung Kagyu practices of Five-fold Mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Naropa. He has also spent additional years in retreat focusing on the Dzogchen practices of the Nyingthig traditions.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/introduction-to-the-drigung-kagyu%cc%88-practice-traditions-of-five-fold-mahamudra-and-the-six-yogas-of-naropa/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171211
DTSTAMP:20260428T213558
CREATED:20171109T221352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T143628Z
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SUMMARY:3-Day Chenrezig Drupchen
DESCRIPTION:Drupon Thinley Ningpo will return December 8th-10th for our semi-annual Drupchen. This is a 24 hour practice over three days. The Drupchen will begin on Friday at 6pm\, followed by 4-hour practice sessions ending on Sunday at 5pm. Chenrezig is renowned as the embodiment of the compassion of all the Buddhas\, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Whenever we are compassionate\, or feel love for anyone\, or for an animal or some part of the natural world\, we experience a taste of our own natural connection with Chenrezig. \nAlthough we may not be as consistently compassionate as some of the great meditation masters\, Tibetan Buddhists believe that we all share\, in our basic nature\, unconditional compassion and wisdom that is no dierent from what we see in Chenrezig.\nDrupchen means vast accomplishment and is a form of intensive group practice. The practice continues uninterrupted\, day and night\, through three days. Our Drupchen will have 6 daily practice sessions beginning promptlya at 8am – 8pm\, with 3.5 hour night sessions from  8pm-11:30pm\, 11:30pm-3am\, 3am-6:30am \nParticipants are welcome to practice through the entire weekend or drop in for individual sessions. Those practitioners wishing to stay overnight may use the back yard for tenting. Space can be limited\, so if you wish to attend the entire weekend or participate in meals\, please contact us soon at brennan@drikungtucson.org. \nDrupchen Location:\nDrikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Butte Sahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nSchedule:\nFriday\, December 8th\, 6pm to Sunday\, December 10th\, 5pm\nSessions 8am – 8pm\, with 3.5 hour night sessions from  8pm-11:30pm\, 11:30pm-3am\, 3am-6:30am \n\nPer Session Fee:\n– $20/session\, $40/day for Non-members\n– $15/session\, $30/day for Supporting Members or above\n– Foundational Members are free \nRetreat Fee (2 Days):\n (includes housing & meals)\n– $85 Non-members\n– $60 Supporting Members & above\n– Foundational Members are free\n– Foundational Members are free\n– Work Study Positions are available but require prior arrangements. \nDownload Event Flyer
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/3-day-chenrezig-drupchen/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T213558
CREATED:20160122T050935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T033033Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:Tara Embodies the female wisdom activity of the mind. She is often called the mother of all the Buddhas. White Tara offers peace\, prosperity\, health and long life through her enlightened activities. In reciting her mantra and making a connection to her\, we draw closer to developing her enlightened qualities in ourselves. \nThis event is free and beginners are welcome. \n4201 E. Oxford Dr\nTucson\, Arizona 85711\n(Click here for a map) \n\nFor More Information:\nPati Stein: 465-1882
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/weekly-meditation-practice-7-2017-03-15/2017-10-18/
LOCATION:Brennan Washburn Residence\, 4201 E.  Oxdord Dr\, Tucson\, 85711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
GEO:32.2232119;-110.90289
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T213558
CREATED:20170607T152200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T152510Z
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SUMMARY:Hevajra and Six Yogas of Naropa Teaching
DESCRIPTION:His Holiness\, The Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpoche\, has made it a priority to revitalize the tradition and practice of Hevajra in the Drikung Centers around the world. In May of 2016\, he did exactly that in Tucson\, Arizona\, when he blessed us with an Hevajra empowerment and teaching.\n \nOnce the main deity practice of none other than the renowned master\, Marpa Lotsawa and his consort\, Nairatmya\, transmission of this lineage practice had ceased for several hundred years until H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche restored the tradition. To deepen our understanding of this rare and precious tantra\, which includes instructions on the Six Yogas of Naropa\, Drupon Thinley Ningpo returns to Drikung Namgyal Ling. We will study both the root verses and detailed explication contained in the text\, Coermergent Hevajra and Six Dharma of Naropa\, by Rigdzin Chokyi Dragpa.\n \nCopies of the text\, a spiral-bound edition specially printed to celebrate His Holiness’s visit to Tucson\, will be available for $25. 
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/hevajra-and-six-yogas-of-naropa-teaching/2017-07-01/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T213558
CREATED:20170408T043541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170410T182213Z
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SUMMARY:Mahamudra Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Practice Mahamudra meditation with Drupon Thinley Ningpo\, who will also offer insight and  instructions.  We are extremely fortunate to be able to receive these from a retreat master who has received and realized the traditional training. After the meditation we will have a potluck lunch.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/mahamudra-meditation/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170408T130000
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SUMMARY:Sand Mandala Final Dissolution
DESCRIPTION:Join Drupon Thinley Ningpo as he ventures to Madera Canyon to offer the final vase of sand from sand mandala dissolution on April 6th.  We will first meet at the Drikung Namgyal Ling dharma center\, then together travel to the nearby Santa Rita mountains. 
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/sand-mandala-final-dissolution/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170325T100000
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SUMMARY:Mandala Offering Practice
DESCRIPTION:As Vajrayana Buddhists we diligently practice the 2-fold accumulation of merit and wisdom. To accumulate wisdom we engage in meditation to deepen our understanding of emptiness and the innate purity of all phenomena. To accumulate merit we engage the other 5 perfections\, starting with the perfection of generosity. Mandala practice combines meditation\, mantra\, and purification into a single very powerful act of generosity\, and serves as a method to accumulate merit quickly. \nWith each mandala offering we offer the entire universe\, our world and the inconceivably vast universe\, in brief\, the entirety of the glorious dharmasphere\, to all beings and to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. In doing so we overcome our basic tendency toward self grasping and greed by purifying it with loving kindness and compassion. In the context of Ngondro\, or preliminary practice\, offering 111\,111 mandalas is recommended. So just as we repeatedly polish our offering rings\, we correspondingly polish the mirror of mind. \nOur beloved Drupon Thinley Ningpo will show us how to practice the mandala offering as taught in the Drikung Kagyu tradition. He will explain not only how to perform the mandala offering — the ritual materials and 37 point step-by-step process — but will also explain its inner significance\, how it builds merit\, purifies negative karma\, and ultimately blossoms as the most valuable benefit of all\, Buddhahood. \nMandala practice texts will be available to use during the teaching weekend\, and will be available for purchase in the dharma store. If you own a mandala offering set\, please bring it with you. If you do not own a mandala set\, we will provide as many simulated sets as needed\, and vats of rice to fill the mandala\, so that everyone can participate and learn the practice hands-on. \nTo pre-register for this event\, please click here. \nTeaching Fee: $75 for this weekend\, $35 for Sustaining Members and above.\nFoundational Members may attend for free.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/mandala-offering-practice/2017-03-25/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161106T170000
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SUMMARY:Pure View and the Nature of Reality
DESCRIPTION:Pure View is one of the most basic\, and yet easily misunderstood concepts in Buddhism. But appreciating it’s true meaning is fundamental to entering the path to enlightenment. \nThe Buddha taught that the impure view can be experienced as a pure view\, that is\, confusion can be experienced as pristine wisdom-awareness\, where wisdom-awareness is the ascertainment and understanding of the true nature of things. \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo will teach us on these and other important concepts to help us gain a greater understanding and experience. \n  \nNov. 5 and 6:  10am – Noon\, 2pm to 5pm – Both days \nTeaching Fee:  $90 for the entire Weekend for non-members.  $65 for Sustaining Members or above. \nIf you would like to attend and this amount is an obstacle\, please contact us.  Work study is always available\, as well as other options. \nPati Stein 520-465-1882 \nMembership – In October 2015 we moved into our lovely Sahuarita location.  The idea of establishment of property was the wisdom of Drupon Thinley Ningpo\, Khenpo Ozer\, and Garchen Rinpoche.   Our ability to sustain this ourselves is directly dependent on the community of practitioners and attendees.  Membership and volunteerism will be essential for us to sustain the DNL Center into the future. \nPlease consider joining our membership today (click on Membership below): \nMembership
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/pure-view-and-the-nature-of-reality/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
ORGANIZER;CN="Brennan Washburn":MAILTO:brennan@drikungtucson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160723T170000
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SUMMARY:Buddhism 101 -  A Deeper Understanding of the Fundamentals.
DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Yeshi \nTeacher: Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche \nSuggested Donation: $85 for the weekend \nCan you name the 4 thoughts that turn the mind\, or describe the outer and inner preliminaries and their importance?  Whether a new student or seasoned practitioner\, clearly understanding the fundamentals of the path dispels confusion and serves as the basis for all stages of the path to enlightenment. \nIn the 11th century renowned scholar and practitioner\,  Atisha\, produced The Lam Rim\, or Stages of the Path\, a summary of thousands of disparate sutras and commentaries into a single root text\, A Lamp for the Path of Enlightenment.  In the twelfth century\, Gampopa integrated Atisha’s Lam Rim tradition with Tilopa’s Mahamudra teachings\, thereby giving birth to the famous Buddhist treatise\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, and the Kagyu school of Buddhism itself. \nOur beloved spiritual friend\, scholar\, and teacher\, Khenpo Yeshi\, returns to Tucson July 23rd and 24th to take us back to the beginning again\, Tibetan Buddhism 101 if you’d like. New students will find his immense wisdom and warmth a true lamp to light the path\, and long term students will have a chance to brush up the basics and gain new insights on old knowledge.  A highly trained and accomplished professor of Buddhism (Khenpo)\, and as current doctoral student at UC Berkeley\, Khenpo Yeshi teaches in English and embraces western-style classroom principles. Join us for our version of summer school\, where not only will we study the book\, The Jewel Ornament of Realization\, and engage in lively discussions\, but there will also be handouts and take-ways for all attendees. \nIf you have been looking for a way to get into Buddhism\, and start at the beginning\, this precious opportunity cannot be missed. Seasoned practitioners have the chance to test and reinforce the “study” aspect of the Buddha’s 3-fold instruction to study\, to practice and to contemplate. This year\, Khenpo’s 12th year visiting Drikung Namgyal Ling\, we will celebrate the dharma by distributing copies of all 12 years of his ultra-concise and one-of-a-kind support materials\, including: \nsingle page outline of the entire path\ncharts of the ten Bhumis\nfamous dharma quotations\nextensive bibliographies \nThe root text\, The Jewel Ornament of Realization\, will be available in the bookstore\, as well as many other texts that will be cited during the teaching. Pre-reading recommended!
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/buddhism-101-a-deeper-understanding-of-the-fundamentals/2016-07-23/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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