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SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday we will practice together the Chenrezig practice known as A Concise Daily Practice of the Exalted Lord Avalokiteshvara.  The practice will include recitation of “Drupon’s Heart of Advice for Practice” as well as an extended period of quiet sitting meditation. \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 to Chenrezig. Although we may not be as consistently compassionate as some of the great meditation masters\, our basic nature of unconditional compassion and wisdom is no different from what we see in Chenrezig. \nThis event is free\, copies of the text will be provided\, and beginners are welcome. \nPlease call or text Pati at (520) 465-1882 for additional information. \nDrikung Namgyal Ling\n1135 Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, Arizona 85629 \nMay all beings benefit!
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/sundays-at-center-2018-10-07/2018-10-07/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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SUMMARY:Steps on the Path to Enlightenment:  Exploring the Lamrim
DESCRIPTION:The lamrim genre of Tibetan Buddhist texts is a practical and comprehensive way of organizing the Buddha’s teachings into a sequential method of practice leading to the ultimate goal of Enlightenment.  Lamrim is like a map which helps us understand how\, why and where the many different concepts and practices we may encounter fit together into a complete Buddhist path.  We know where we are\, where we’re going\, and how to get there.  It serves as a guide to our own journey\, and is itself the inner Buddhist worldview we develop in our own minds\, which aids us in overcoming the sufferings of samsara\, and in developing the ability to help others do the same.   \nThe lamrim literature originated with Atisha in the 11th century\, was spread by the early Kadampa masters at that time\, and different versions developed within all the Tibetan schools. The underlying topics are the same\, but the formats vary\, emphasizing different points and categories. Thorough grounding in the lamrim topics is the basis for all higher practices\, without which they do not lead to the intended result.  Gampopa’s classic\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, combines the Kadampa Lamrim tradition with Naropa’s Mahamudra tradition.  Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen calls it a critically important text to study as a foundation for the three year retreat. It is too lengthy to study in detail here within this short timeframe\, but can serve interested students as a valuable expansion on the topics covered in this series.    \nAn overview of the lamrim will be presented in a sequence of eight talks — a walk on the path through the forest\, with out every detail of each individual tree. Discussion and meditation on the topics will be included\, and time allowed for questions.  Lamrim is suitable for all levels of students.   \nThis event is free. \n================================ \nVen. Lhundub Daychen is a western Buddhist nun ordained in 1998\, who has engaged in study and practice for over 30 years\, primarily at the Deer Park Monastery and Buddhist Center near Madison\, Wisconsin\, and also at the University of Wisconsin.  She has received many teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, HE the Ganden Tri Rinpoche Lobsang Tenzin\, Geshe Lhundub Sopa Rinpoche\, Khensur Donyo Rinpoche\, Lama Zopa Rinpoche and other Gelug masters over the years\, and more recently from HE the Karmapa\, and Mingyur Rinpoche. \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo\, spiritual director for Drikung Namgyal Ling\, has asked Ven. Daychen to give these talks to help deepen our understanding of the path\, and she has graciously accepted.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/steps-on-the-path-to-enlightenment-exploring-the-lamrim-2018-03-04/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180114T120000
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SUMMARY:Steps on the Path to Enlightenment:  Exploring the Lamrim
DESCRIPTION:The lamrim genre of Tibetan Buddhist texts is a practical and comprehensive way of organizing the Buddha’s teachings into a sequential method of practice leading to the ultimate goal of Enlightenment.  Lamrim is like a map which helps us understand how\, why and where the many different concepts and practices we may encounter fit together into a complete Buddhist path.  We know where we are\, where we’re going\, and how to get there.  It serves as a guide to our own journey\, and is itself the inner Buddhist worldview we develop in our own minds\, which aids us in overcoming the sufferings of samsara\, and in developing the ability to help others do the same.   \nThe lamrim literature originated with Atisha in the 11th century\, was spread by the early Kadampa masters at that time\, and different versions developed within all the Tibetan schools. The underlying topics are the same\, but the formats vary\, emphasizing different points and categories. Thorough grounding in the lamrim topics is the basis for all higher practices\, without which they do not lead to the intended result.  Gampopa’s classic\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, combines the Kadampa Lamrim tradition with Naropa’s Mahamudra tradition.  Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen calls it a critically important text to study as a foundation for the three year retreat. It is too lengthy to study in detail here within this short timeframe\, but can serve interested students as a valuable expansion on the topics covered in this series.    \nAn overview of the lamrim will be presented in a sequence of eight talks — a walk on the path through the forest\, with out every detail of each individual tree. Discussion and meditation on the topics will be included\, and time allowed for questions.  Lamrim is suitable for all levels of students.   \nThis event is free. \n================================ \nVen. Lhundub Daychen is a western Buddhist nun ordained in 1998\, who has engaged in study and practice for over 30 years\, primarily at the Deer Park Monastery and Buddhist Center near Madison\, Wisconsin\, and also at the University of Wisconsin.  She has received many teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, HE the Ganden Tri Rinpoche Lobsang Tenzin\, Geshe Lhundub Sopa Rinpoche\, Khensur Donyo Rinpoche\, Lama Zopa Rinpoche and other Gelug masters over the years\, and more recently from HE the Karmapa\, and Mingyur Rinpoche. \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo\, spiritual director for Drikung Namgyal Ling\, has asked Ven. Daychen to give these talks to help deepen our understanding of the path\, and she has graciously accepted.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/steps-on-the-path-to-enlightenment-exploring-the-lamrim/2018-01-14/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20180114T110000
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SUMMARY:Compassion and Wisdom - Practice and Study
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday we will practice together the Chenrezig practice known as A Concise Daily Practice of the Exalted Lord Avalokiteshvara.  The practice will include recitation of “Drupon’s Heart of Advice for Practice” as well as an extended period of quiet sitting meditation. \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 to Chenrezig. Although we may not be as consistently compassionate as some of the great meditation masters\, our basic nature of unconditional compassion and wisdom is no different from what we see in Chenrezig. \nThis event is free\, copies of the text will be provided\, and beginners are welcome. \nPlease call or text Pati at (520) 465-1882 for additional information. \nDrikung Namgyal Ling\n1135 Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, Arizona 85629 \nMay all beings benefit!
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/sundays-at-center-2018-04-29/2018-01-14/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20171217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
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SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday we will practice together the Chenrezig practice known as A Concise Daily Practice of the Exalted Lord Avalokiteshvara.  The practice will include recitation of “Drupon’s Heart of Advice for Practice” as well as an extended period of quiet sitting meditation. \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 to Chenrezig. Although we may not be as consistently compassionate as some of the great meditation masters\, our basic nature of unconditional compassion and wisdom is no different from what we see in Chenrezig. \nThis event is free\, copies of the text will be provided\, and beginners are welcome. \nPlease call or text Pati at (520) 465-1882 for additional information. \nDrikung Namgyal Ling\n1135 Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, Arizona 85629 \nMay all beings benefit!
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/sundays-at-center/2017-12-17/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170402T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nBy popular request we will practice Ngondro every Sunday.  Our schedule will be as follows: \n-Refuge 10 am – recitations and prostrations \n-Vajrasattva 11am – recitation\, meditation\, and purification \nIn samsara\, there are three types of suffering – suffering in the making\, the suffering of change\, and the suffering of suffering. Ones should meditate with fierce renunciation in the knowledge that the intrinsic nature of these three is like a building blazing with fire. Having established the difficulty of obtaining the freedoms and advantages\, ones should train in the ordinary preliminaries\, and then undertake them. \nThe founder to the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, Lord Jigten Sumgon stated\, “Ngondro is even more important than the higher practices.” It has also been said that sincerely practicing only Ngondro will lead to enlightenment since all mind training techniques leading to enlightenment are included within it! \nIf you have always wanted to complete the preliminaries\, but needed the support of a group\, or are new and want to deepen your understanding and commitment this Sunday practice is for you. \nBeginners are very welcome at this practice. \n* After the practice we will have an optional pot luck lunch for those who wish to enjoy the good company and quietude of the Sahuarita location. *
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-4-2017-02-12/2017-04-02/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
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SUMMARY:Mahamudra Practice Instruction and Open Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Mahamudra Practice Instruction and Open Retreat \n\n\n\nWith Drupon Rinchen Dorje Rinpoche \nSaturday-Saturday\, January 21-28\, 2017 \n \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to announce a very special teaching and practice retreat with Drupon Rinchen Dorje Rinpoche in the beauty and tranquility of the desert southwest. This open retreat will take place in late January during Tucson’s mild and very pleasant winter months. \nRinpoche will be teaching from the extensive Mahamudra chapter\nincluded in the famous Words of Vajradhara Dharmakirti: A Record\nof Instructions on Five-Fold Mahamudra by the 17th century\nmeditation master\, Lho Trinley Namgyal. These instructions have\nbeen the main Mahamudra instructions received and practiced in\nDrikung Kagyü three-year retreats for centuries. We are extremely\nfortunate to be able to receive these from a retreat master who has received and realized such traditional training. \nSome of the main topics included in these extremely profound mahamudra instructions are: Calm Abiding\, Special Insight\, Becoming Certain about the Various Appearances of the Mind\, Cutting Through Misconcep- tions About the Energy of the Ground\, Introduction to the Nature of the Mind\, Introduction to the Co-emergence of Thoughts\, Introduction to the Coemergence of Appearances\, Introduction to the Co-emergent Nature of Mind\, Explanation of the Faults of Meditation\, Recognizing the Fresh Ordinary Mind\, Way to Take Things on to the Path\, Four Yogas of Mahamudra\, and Enhancing Realization. \nTeaching Location (see directions to the center\, below): Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\n1135 West Twin Buttes Road\nSahuarita\, AZ 85629 \nRetreat Fee – Retreat-ants in Residence (Includes lodging and meals.):\n– $350 non-members for entire 8 day retreat – includes lodging and food\n– $250 for full 8 day retreat (Supporting Members & above)\, Foundational Members are Free \nPer Session Fee: \n– $35/session for non-members\n– $25/session for Supporting Members or above – Foundational Members are free \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Schedule (January 21 to 28):\n– AM/PM Sessions (10am-12pm\, 2pm-5pm): Teaching and Practice Instruction – Evening Session (7pm-9pm): Practice and Q & A on the Day’s Teaching \nLodging and Meals at the Center: \nThe center has dorm-style (room sharing) accommodations for 10 retreat-ants. Attendees may also car camp or erect a tent on the property grounds. Individuals attending the full retreat will be given priority in booking both dorm and camping space. \nAccommodation costs are included in the full retreat fees. For those attending only a portion of the retreat\, the 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. \nThree (3) vegetarian meals/day will be prepared daily by center members\, with the requested assistance of retreat-ants as needed in meal prep and clean-up. Attendees with special dietary needs or desires may bring their own food. All meal costs are included in full retreat fees. Individual meals are available for $5 donation/meal.\nFor More Information on this Event: \nBrennan Washburn 520-977-2136\, brennan@drikungtucson.org \nPati Stein\, 520-465-1882\, pati.c.stein@gmail.com
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/mahamudra-practice-instruction-and-open-retreat/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170115T120000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nBy popular request we will practice Ngondro every Sunday.  Our schedule will be as follows: \n-Refuge 10 am – recitations and prostrations \n-Vajrasattva 11am – recitation\, meditation\, and purification \nIn samsara\, there are three types of suffering – suffering in the making\, the suffering of change\, and the suffering of suffering. Ones should meditate with fierce renunciation in the knowledge that the intrinsic nature of these three is like a building blazing with fire. Having established the difficulty of obtaining the freedoms and advantages\, ones should train in the ordinary preliminaries\, and then undertake them. \nThe founder to the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, Lord Jigten Sumgon stated\, “Ngondro is even more important than the higher practices.” It has also been said that sincerely practicing only Ngondro will lead to enlightenment since all mind training techniques leading to enlightenment are included within it! \nIf you have always wanted to complete the preliminaries\, but needed the support of a group\, or are new and want to deepen your understanding and commitment this Sunday practice is for you. \nBeginners are very welcome at this practice. \n* After the practice we will have an optional pot luck lunch for those who wish to enjoy the good company and quietude of the Sahuarita location. *
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-4-2017-01-15/2017-01-15/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170108T093000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nBy popular request we will practice Ngondro every Sunday.  Our schedule will be as follows: \n-Refuge 10 am – recitations and prostrations \n-Vajrasattva 11am – recitation\, meditation\, and purification \nIn samsara\, there are three types of suffering – suffering in the making\, the suffering of change\, and the suffering of suffering. Ones should meditate with fierce renunciation in the knowledge that the intrinsic nature of these three is like a building blazing with fire. Having established the difficulty of obtaining the freedoms and advantages\, ones should train in the ordinary preliminaries\, and then undertake them. \nThe founder to the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, Lord Jigten Sumgon stated\, “Ngondro is even more important than the higher practices.” It has also been said that sincerely practicing only Ngondro will lead to enlightenment since all mind training techniques leading to enlightenment are included within it! \nIf you have always wanted to complete the preliminaries\, but needed the support of a group\, or are new and want to deepen your understanding and commitment this Sunday practice is for you. \nBeginners are very welcome at this practice. \n* After the practice we will have an optional pot luck lunch for those who wish to enjoy the good company and quietude of the Sahuarita location. *
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-4-2017-01-08/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20170101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
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SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nPlease join us for a very special New Years Practice: \nAchi Practice followed by the prayer of Kuntuzangpo. \nAchi Chokyi Drolma is the great Dharma protector of the Buddha’s teachings 3Ú4 and the emanation of Vajrayogini 3Ú4 the embodiment of the wisdom and activities of all the Buddhas.  Achi is revered throughout Tibet and her sadhana is practiced by all lineages of Tibetan Buddhism.  She was the grandmother of Jitgen Sumgon\, the founder of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage.  Whosoever will practice the sadhana of Achi Chokyi Drolma with full devotion and certainty\, will be freed from all kinds of unfavorable circumstances and obstacles in this life\, as well as obstacles connected with Dharma practice\, and will finally achieve perfect enlightenment. \nThe Prayer of Kungtuzangpo (Tibetan)\, also known as the Primorial Buddha Samantabhadra (Sanskrit) instructs the sincere student about the View\, Meditation an Action of the Nature of Mind and how we stray from this Unchanging Goodness in our day to day lives. \n10 am – 11:30 \n  \nBeginners are very welcome at this practice. \n* After the practice we will have an optional pot luck lunch for those who wish to enjoy the good company and quietude of the Sahuarita location. *
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-4-2017-01-01/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161120T093000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center
DESCRIPTION:Drupon Thinely Ningpo \nFor this special Sunday\, Drupon Thinley Ningpo will join us for Ngondro session for the AM and afternoon session.  Our schedule will be as follows: \n-Refuge in English 10 am – recitations and prostrations \n-Vajrasattva in English 11am – recitation\, meditation\, and purification \n– Lunch Break – 12 to 1pm please bring your own sack lunch \n-Refuge in Tibetan chant 1pm \n-Vajrasattva in TibetanChant 2pm \nFor those of us who are completing Ngondro\, have a love for these practices\, or have questions or curiousity about these preliminaries\, this Sunday is a special opportunity to do the practice along side this excellent retreat master and to ask questions. \nIn samsara\, there are three types of suffering – suffering in the making\, the suffering of change\, and the suffering of suffering. Ones should meditate with fierce renunciation in the knowledge that the intrinsic nature of these three is like a building blazing with fire. Having established the difficulty of obtaining the freedoms and advantages\, ones should train in the ordinary preliminaries\, and then undertake them. \nThe founder to the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, Lord Jigten Sumgon stated\, “Ngondro is even more important than the higher practices.” It has also been said that sincerely practicing only Ngondro will lead to enlightenment since all mind training techniques leading to enlightenment are included within it! \nIf you have always wanted to complete the preliminaries\, but needed the support of a group\, or are new and want to deepen your understanding and commitment this Sunday practice is for you. \nBeginners are very welcome at this practice.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-4-2016-11-20/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20161104T005705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161104T005705Z
UID:10000603-1479549600-1479574800@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Renunciation
DESCRIPTION:Most broadly\, renunciation can be understood as a letting go of whatever binds us to ignorance and su ering. The Buddha taught that genuine renunciation requires thoroughly perceiving how we make ourselves unhappy by grasping and greediness. When we can let go of such things it is liberating. The Buddha said\, “If\, by forsaking a limited ease\, he would see an abundance of ease\, the enlightened man would forsake the limited ease for the sake of the abundant.” (Dhammapada\, verse 290). \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo will provide teachings and advice on attaining renunciation\, or liberation from ignorance and su ering. We hope you can join us for this one day event. \nTeaching Fee: $50 for this one day teaching\, $25 for Sustaining Members and above. Foundational Members may attend for free.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/renunciation/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20161119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20161031T152126Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Renunciation \nSaturday\, Nov 19\, 10am-5pm \nMost broadly\, renunciation can be understood as a letting go of whatever binds us to ignorance and suffering. The Buddha taught that genuine renunciation requires thoroughly perceiving how we make ourselves unhappy by grasping and greediness. When we can let go of such things it is liberating. The Buddha said\, “If\, by forsaking a limited ease\, he would see an abundance of ease\, the enlightened man would forsake the limited ease for the sake of the abundant.” (Dhammapada\, verse 290). \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo will provide teachings and advice on attaining renunciation\, or liberation from ignorance and confusion. We hope you can join us for this one day event. \nTeaching Fee: $50 for this one day teaching\, $25 for Sustaining Members and above. Foundational Members may attend for free.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/3153/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160817T061342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160817T061342Z
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SUMMARY:Ngondro - Preliminary Practices
DESCRIPTION:Lord Jigten Sumgon\, Rigdzin Chodrak (1st Chungtsang Rinpoche)\, and Konchok Ratna (1st Chetsang Rinpoche) \nIn samsara\, there are three types of suffering – suffering in the making\, the suffering of change\, and the suffering of suffering. Ones should meditate with fierce renunciation in the knowledge that the intrinsic nature of these three is like a building blazing with fire. Having established the difficulty of obtaining the freedoms and advantages\, ones should train in the ordinary preliminaries\, and then undertake them. \nThe founder to the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, Lord Jigten Sumgon stated\, “Ngondro is even more important than the higher practices.” It has also been said that sincerely practicing only Ngondro will lead to enlightenment since all mind training techniques leading to enlightenment are included within it! \nThe five Drikung Kagyu Ngondro preliminary practices are: \n1. The Practice of Taking Refuge (prostrations with recitations)\,\n2. Practice of Vajrasattva Meditation and Recitation for Purification\,\n3. Offering the Noble Mandala the Special Method for Perfecting the Two Accumulations\,\n4. The Guru Yoga that Brings the Blessings of the Lineage \n5.  Bodhicitta – the practice of truly wishing for eveyones’ enlightenment\, no one left behind. \nThis Ngondro group will meet every third Sunday of each month.  We will offer two sessions\, first session 10 am to Noon\, second session 1 pm to 3 pm.  Each session we will practice Refuge and Vajrasattva.  All are welcome to attend one or both sessions. \nBring your own sack lunch \n 
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/ngondro-preliminary-practices/2016-08-21/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160403T053510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160403T053510Z
UID:10000592-1463911200-1463918400@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Consecration Ceremony at Drikung Namgyal Ling
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/consecration-ceremony-at-drikung-namgyal-ling/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160420T050808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160420T050808Z
UID:10000593-1462096800-1462122000@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Bodhisattva Vow\, Refuge and Preliminaries
DESCRIPTION:Drupon Thinley Ningpo returns the end of April and will teach the next three Sundays\, May 1st\, 8th\, and 15th. \nMay 1st\,  Drupon will offer Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows.  He will teach on the foundational Ngondro Practices on these three Sundays.  These preliminary practices are precious as they help transform us. \nIt is sometimes said that: \n\nProstrations remove the obscurations associated with the body\,\nRecitation of the hundred syllable mantra removes obscurations associated with speech\,\nMandala Offering removes obscurations associated with mind\, and\nGuru Yoga removes the obscurations of all three: body\, speech and mind.\n\nPlease join us for a great opportunity to renew your familiarity with the most basic of practices and offerings. \nSuggested donation is $30 per day\, $75 for all three Sundays
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/bodhisattva-vow-refuge-and-preliminaries/2016-05-01/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160122T044936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T053232Z
UID:10000581-1459072800-1459080000@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:About Achi Practice: There are essentially two types of Buddhist meditation practice\, Sutra and Tantra. Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice is a Tantric meditation practice. \nAchi is one of the protectors of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage\, but she protects all beings from harm. Those who practice her and recite her mantra are sure to be protected from obstacles and hindrances\, especially to Dharma practice. \nAchi practice we uses visualization and mantra to facilitate concentration. The practice lasts approximately an hour and a half\, and consists of opening prayers for setting the motivation to benefit all others\, the body of the practice using visualization and mantra\, and finally the dedication prayers where we wish to benefit all sentient beings \nThe prayers\, visualization\, and dedication are read from a sadhana (traditional practice text). This particular practice was written by Jigten Sumgon\, our lineage’s founder\, and translated in to English by Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. \nBeginners are welcome at this practice. For those starting out\, the visualization is done a little differently and we are happy to go over that with you. Please feel free to come with questions. We will answer them as best we can. For those we can’t answer\, we have many excellent teachers to which we can refer. \n* After the practice please feel free to spend time at the center\, learn more about it\, and perhaps join us in merit-earning karma yoga to benefit all beings. *
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-9/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160122T044756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T052725Z
UID:10000580-1458468000-1458475200@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:About Achi Practice: There are essentially two types of Buddhist meditation practice\, Sutra and Tantra. Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice is a Tantric meditation practice. \nAchi is one of the protectors of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage\, but she protects all beings from harm. Those who practice her and recite her mantra are sure to be protected from obstacles and hindrances\, especially to Dharma practice. \nAchi practice we uses visualization and mantra to facilitate concentration. The practice lasts approximately an hour and a half\, and consists of opening prayers for setting the motivation to benefit all others\, the body of the practice using visualization and mantra\, and finally the dedication prayers where we wish to benefit all sentient beings \nThe prayers\, visualization\, and dedication are read from a sadhana (traditional practice text). This particular practice was written by Jigten Sumgon\, our lineage’s founder\, and translated in to English by Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. \nBeginners are welcome at this practice. For those starting out\, the visualization is done a little differently and we are happy to go over that with you. Please feel free to come with questions. We will answer them as best we can. For those we can’t answer\, we have many excellent teachers to which we can refer. \n* After the practice please feel free to spend time at the center\, learn more about it\, and perhaps join us in merit-earning karma yoga to benefit all beings. *
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-8/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160122T044643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T053000Z
UID:10000369-1457863200-1457870400@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:About Achi Practice: There are essentially two types of Buddhist meditation practice\, Sutra and Tantra. Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice is a Tantric meditation practice. \nAchi is one of the protectors of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage\, but she protects all beings from harm. Those who practice her and recite her mantra are sure to be protected from obstacles and hindrances\, especially to Dharma practice. \nAchi practice we uses visualization and mantra to facilitate concentration. The practice lasts approximately an hour and a half\, and consists of opening prayers for setting the motivation to benefit all others\, the body of the practice using visualization and mantra\, and finally the dedication prayers where we wish to benefit all sentient beings \nThe prayers\, visualization\, and dedication are read from a sadhana (traditional practice text). This particular practice was written by Jigten Sumgon\, our lineage’s founder\, and translated in to English by Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. \nBeginners are welcome at this practice. For those starting out\, the visualization is done a little differently and we are happy to go over that with you. Please feel free to come with questions. We will answer them as best we can. For those we can’t answer\, we have many excellent teachers to which we can refer. \n* After the practice please feel free to spend time at the center\, learn more about it\, and perhaps join us in merit-earning karma yoga to benefit all beings. *
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-7/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160218T062714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160930T040451Z
UID:10000591-1456052400-1456054200@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Quiet Sit
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a quiet sit in our new center.  Take a moment to quiet the mind thru vipassana\, calm abiding\, following the breath\, or your favorite method.  This practice will directly follow Achi Practice.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/quiet-sit/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160221T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160122T044059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161030T211535Z
UID:10000576-1456047000-1456047000@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings at the Center
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nBy popular request we will practice Ngondro every Sunday.  Our schedule will be as follows: \n-Refuge 10 am – recitations and prostrations \n-Vajrasattva 11am – recitation\, meditation\, and purification \nIn samsara\, there are three types of suffering – suffering in the making\, the suffering of change\, and the suffering of suffering. Ones should meditate with fierce renunciation in the knowledge that the intrinsic nature of these three is like a building blazing with fire. Having established the difficulty of obtaining the freedoms and advantages\, ones should train in the ordinary preliminaries\, and then undertake them. \nThe founder to the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, Lord Jigten Sumgon stated\, “Ngondro is even more important than the higher practices.” It has also been said that sincerely practicing only Ngondro will lead to enlightenment since all mind training techniques leading to enlightenment are included within it! \nIf you have always wanted to complete the preliminaries\, but needed the support of a group\, or are new and want to deepen your understanding and commitment this Sunday practice is for you. \nBeginners are very welcome at this practice. \n* After the practice we will have an optional pot luck lunch for those who wish to enjoy the good company and quietude of the Sahuarita location. *
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-4/2016-02-21/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160203T055242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T055242Z
UID:10000590-1455444000-1455469200@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:A Guru Yoga that Brings The Dharmakaya onto The Path (Practice Instruction)
DESCRIPTION:This is a truly unique opportunity to learn an original practice personally written by His Eminence Khenchen Rinpoche.  This is a practice of profound meaning and rich with blessing.  It is a wonderful daily practice for the modern practitioner with limited time.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/a-guru-yoga-that-brings-the-dharmakaya-onto-the-path-practice-instruction/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160122T055155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T055155Z
UID:10000378-1454853600-1454860800@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Lama Chopa Practice & Tsok
DESCRIPTION:The  effectiveness of some practices is increased when undertaken together as a group – as Guru Rinpoche said\, “While it might be difficult for one man to move a boulder\, twenty pairs of hands can shift it with ease.”   Gathering our energy  in this way and directing it towards a specific objective can create positive results for all beings.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/lama-chopa-practice-tsok/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160122T055411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T055411Z
UID:10000379-1454839200-1454846400@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:How to Live in Happiness (Dharma Talk)
DESCRIPTION:Khenchen will provide commentary on How to Live in Happiness\, excerpted from his book\, “The Jewel Ornament of Liberation”.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/how-to-live-in-happiness-dharma-talk/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160122T055005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T055005Z
UID:10000377-1454839200-1454846400@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Losar Celebration (Lunch)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Losar celebration (Year of the Fire Monkey) and meal with Khenchen Rinpoche.  We will share in a Western/Tibetan vegetarian meal to celebrate our good fortune now and in the new year.  Please RSVP for this event.  We are asking for a $10 donation per person to cover costs.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/losar-celebration-lunch/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160122T054808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T054808Z
UID:10000376-1454148000-1454259600@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Buddha Nature and the Perfection of Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Buddha Nature and the Perfection of Wisdom\nH.E. Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche \n“According to Buddhism\, individuals are masters of their own destiny.  And all living beings are believed to possess the nature of the Primordial Being Samatabadra\, the potential or seed of enlightenment\, within them.  So the future is in our own hands. What greater Freedom do we need?” \n— H.H. the Dalai Lama \nPatience is defined as forbearance under stress. It is the ability to abide with things the way they are.  This weekend Khenchen Rinpoche will explain Buddha Nature and Patience within the context of one’s practice and within one’s day-to-day life.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/buddha-nature-and-the-perfection-of-wisdom/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20160124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20160122T043006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160218T060645Z
UID:10000575-1453629600-1453633200@www.drikungtucson.org
SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:About Achi Practice: There are essentially two types of Buddhist meditation practice\, Sutra and Tantra. Achi Chokyi Drolma Meditation Practice is a Tantric meditation practice. \nAchi is one of the protectors of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage\, but she protects all beings from harm. Those who practice her and recite her mantra are sure to be protected from obstacles and hindrances\, especially to Dharma practice. \nAchi practice we uses visualization and mantra to facilitate concentration. The practice lasts approximately an hour and a half\, and consists of opening prayers for setting the motivation to benefit all others\, the body of the practice using visualization and mantra\, and finally the dedication prayers where we wish to benefit all sentient beings \nThe prayers\, visualization\, and dedication are read from a sadhana (traditional practice text). This particular practice was written by Jigten Sumgon\, our lineage’s founder\, and translated in to English by Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. \nBeginners are welcome at this practice. For those starting out\, the visualization is done a little differently and we are happy to go over that with you. Please feel free to come with questions. We will answer them as best we can. For those we can’t answer\, we have many excellent teachers to which we can refer. \n* After the practice we will have a quiet sit followed by a pot luck lunch for those who wish to stay and enjoy the fine company and quietude of the Sahaurita location. *
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/achi-chokyi-drolma-meditation-practice-2/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Practice
GEO:31.938712;-110.988891
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20151108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200635
CREATED:20150926T054615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150926T054630Z
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SUMMARY:Four Kayas Guru Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Four Kayas Guru Yoga\nDrupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche\nSaturday/Sunday\, November 7/8 \nDrupon Rinchen Dorjee oers teachings on The Four Kayas Guru Yoga\, his next installment of his series of practice instructions from the four thoughts on through to the instruction on Mahamudra and pointing out instructions. Here is a description of The Four Kayas from H.E. Garchen Rinpoche: \n“In your personal practice\, you see your own body as the yidam.  You see your mind as the guru. The mind of the guru is the union of emptiness and compassion; we are connected to the guru like the beads of a mala string. \nFrom the perspective of our own practice: the mind is guru\, the body is yidam\, and speech is the dakini. The Guru is the embodiment of 3 kayas: Body = Nirmanakaya\, Speech = Sambhogakaya and Mind = Dharmakaya. Lastly\, the fourth kaya\, Svabhavikakaya signies the inseparablity of the other three kayas. \nAt first\, the guru is the embodiment of outer refuge\, The Three Jewels. Later\, the guru is the embodiment of inner refuge\, The Three Roots. Finally\, the ultimate result is the attainment of The Three Kayas.” \nDrupon Rinchen Dorjee is currently the resident Lama for Chicago Ratna Shri and is the 3 year retreat master for Garchen Institute in Chino Valley. He is known for his wisdom\, patience\, and stable kindness.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/four-kayas-guru-yoga/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching
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SUMMARY:Tummo Closed Practice Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Tummo Closed Practice Retreat\nWith Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche\nWednesday\, Oct. 28th – Sunday\, Nov. 1st \nThis will be our 10th Closed Practice Retreat. You must pre-register to attend this event. \nTummo is one of the 6 Yogas of Naropa. It focuses on controlling the bodies’ energies and transforming them into bliss. The purpose of Tummo is to gain control over bodily processes during the completion stage of “highest yoga practices” thus furthering one’s goal towards enlightenment. Though having basic yogic training is helpful\, this retreat is open to everyone. \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche will instruct us in the practice of Tummo (a completion stage practice) using Vajrayogini as a support. Pre-registration is required as well as attendance to the entire retreat. Please call with any questions or if you would like to register. \nAttendance will be limited\, please let us know of your intention to join us no later than October 25th.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/2195/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Closed Retreat,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Vajrayogini Empowerment and Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Vajrayogini Empowerment and Teaching\nDrupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche\nSaturday\, Oct 25th\, 10am-Noon\, 2-5pm \nDrupon Thinley Ningpo will oer this Vajrayogini Empowerment and Teaching in preparation for the upcoming Tummo Retreat\, but all are welcome. \nVajrayogini is a female Buddha who embodies one’s innermost essence and is associated with the mother tantras of anutaratantra yoga. \nAccording to Tsongkapa\, her practice includes methods for preventing ordinary death\, awareness in the intermediate state or bardo and rebirth by transforming these into paths\, including the transformation of mundane daily activities into the enlightened state of mind. Through Vajrayogini’s mantra we accomplish the activity of the Dakini\, the 2 accumulations\, and the 4 activities.
URL:https://www.drikungtucson.org/event/2199/
LOCATION:Drikung Namgyal Ling Center\, 1135 West Twin Buttes Road\, Sahuarita\, AZ\, 85629\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Teaching,Empowerment
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