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Suraj: Kunzang Nyima Empowerments at Tashi Choling, the retreat center in Ashland, Oregon. http://www.tashicholing.org/ In the afternoon, registration will begin at 1:00 p.m. Please arrive to register as early as possible! The empowerments will begin at 3o p.m. (first day ONLY) Starting on Wednesday, April 2nd: The empowerments will begin at 1:00 p.m. each day.The length of the empowerments will vary. The Day by Day Schedule of Kunzang Nyima Empowerments: Please bear in mind that this is a preliminary schedule and subject to change. Day 1) Guru Pedma Gyalpo empowerment Tagön (preliminary rituals) Day 2) Guru Pedma Gyalpo empowerment; Tangtong Gyalpo empowerment; Tangtong Gyalpö Tsewang (Tangtong Gyalpo long life empowerment); Men La'i Je Nang (Blessing Transmission of the Medicine Guru); Zab Tig Men Wang (Empowerment for the Profound Essence of Medicine) Day 3) Rigdü (Rigdzin Düpa); Rigdü Kyi Wang; Dorje Drolö Day 4) Orgyen Terjung Gyalpo; Norlha'i Wang (Wealth Deity Empowerment); Damchö Droltig Day 5) Ta Khyung (Hayagriva and Garuda); Ta Khyung Gi Wangdü Day 6) Tamdrin Marpo (Red Hayagriva); Takar Tse Wang (White Hayagriva long life empowerment) Day 7) Tanag (Black Hayagriva); Kagyed (8 herukas); Purnag Gi Tagön (Black Kilaya preliminary rituals) Day 8) Purnag Gi Wang (Black Kilaya); Guru Dragpo (Wrathful Guru); Nagaraksha; Drag Trö Kor Sum Day 9) Dorje Tsugtor (Vajra Crown Protrusion--for dispelling obstacles); Khyung Nag (Black Garuda) Day 10) Tukchen Pedkar (White Lotus Avalokiteshvara/ Chenrezig); Tukchen Pedkar Wangdü; Sangye Tong Wang (1000 Buddha Empowerment) Day 11) Dorsem (Vajrasattva); Mitrukpa (Akshobya); Tukchen Tak Drol (Avalokiteshvara's Liberation upon Wearing) Day 12) Drolma Marmo (Red Tara); Drolkar (White Tara) Day 13) Pagmo (Dorje Pagmo; Vajravarahi); Khandrö Sang Wang (The Secret Empowerment of the Dakini); Yangchenma'i Je Nang (Blessing Transmission of Sarasvati); Lha Wang Yeshe Nyima (The Deity Empowerment of Yeshe Nyima); Sengdongma (Singhamukha, the Lion-Faced Dakini) Day 14) Guru Khyung Zhön (The Guru Riding a Garuda); Gesar; Dzamkar (White Dzambala/ wealth deity); Day 15)Bimala (Vimalamitra); Garab Dorje GENERAL INFO REGARDING THE EMPOWERMENTS AT TASHI CHOLING (AS SENT OUT PREVIOUSLY): T a s h i C h ö l i n g C e n t e r f o r B u d d h i s t S t u d i e s 2001 Colestin Road, Ashland Oregon Please Join Us For a Rare Event Tulku Theglo Rinpoche Will bestow Kunzang Nyima Emporwements April 1 - 15, 2008 beginning at 1:00pm daily Rinpoche will bestow the complete cycle of empowerments from the 27 volumes of collected termas of Kunzang Nyima. Samdrup Rinpoche will be assisting Theglo Rinpoche. Cost: Individuals $ 450.00/Families $ 750.00 /$35.00 Daily Brief Bio: Tulku Theglo Rinpoche, also known as Padma Theg Chog Tanpa'i Gyaltsan was recognized by Jamyang Khentse Chokyi Lodru as the incarnation of his second son, Padma Dorje. Tulku Theglo was enthroned when he was five years old and at age ten entered Dodrubchen Monastery in Golog and began his formal studies. He studied under four great Khenpos such as Khenpo Gangnam, Thrindar, Wangdei Gyangtrul Dondrub Dorje and Washul Khenpo Lodru. Rinpoche received empowerments from Dzongsar Khentsei Jamyang Chokyi Lodru, Dzogchen Rinpoche Jigdral Changchub Dorje, Shechen Kongtrul Rinpoche Padma Lekpai Lodru and Dodrubchen Tubten Thrinley Palzangpo, Dodrubchen Rigdzin Tenpai Gyaltsen also known as Rigdzin Jalu Dorje, Dungkar Chogtrul Ngedon Gyatso and others. The empowerments received from them included the Rinchen Terdzod, the thirteen sadhanas of the Kama lineage, the Nyingthig Yabzhi, the Nyingthig Tsapod, the Dupa Do, the eighteen divisions on the meaning of Ah from the mind class, the Vajra Bridge of the expanse class, the Damcho, Dechen lamchog, the three aspects of Kagyad, the Sakya'i kunrig, the generation and completion stage of liberation through hearing, including all the reading transmissions. For information about accommodations call Barbara Caselli at (541) 482-4064 ============================================== Информация взята из обсуждения на этом форуме: http://oldtradition.org/forum/viewtopic.php?id=300&p=1 Там же можно найти обсуждение данного цикла, отдельных инициаций и дэватов с ними связанных.

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Suraj: Dear Sangha, We have recently heard from Ven. Yangthang Rinpoche regarding the schedule of his visit to the USA and his bestowal of the Nyingma Kama and other wangs at ODD. He said that "if he is able to come he will come around the 3rd week of February, 2013." Although this is still provisional information we wanted to share it with you all so you can tentatively plan. We should have his final determination and definitive schedule in another 10 days to 2 weeks and of course we will let you know as soon as we hear. Sincerely, ODD Board of Directors.

Suraj: Medicine Buddha Initiation and Teaching Offered by H.E. Asanga Vajra Sakya Sunday, December 30th Time: 10:00 am Location: Shrine Room Suggested contribution: Public $35, Members $30 Prerequisite: On the day of the initiation, one must be vegetarian (no eggs, meat, alcohol, or garlic) and celibate the entire day (24 hours). Sakya MOnastery at Seattle http://www.sakya.org/specialevents/575-medicine-buddha-initiation-and-teaching.html

Suraj: Upcoming Events HE Choden Rinpoche Returns in May HE Choden Rinpoche's upcoming 2013 teachings are: May 25 and 26: Yamantaka Initiation May 28-June 2: Yamantaka Commentary June 8 and 9: Heart Sutra, Public Teaching July 2-10: Yamantaka Retreat with Geshe Gyalten ========================================= ay Solitary Yamantaka - Initiation and Commentary See our flyer in English Solitary Yamantaka Initiation Saturday, May 25th - Sunday, May 26th, 3pm-7pm, Cupertino Event Hall, 20600 Mariani Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014 Yamantaka is the wrathful form of Manjushri, a manifestation of the wisdom of all buddhas and bodhisattvas. If we take refuge in Yamantaka for protection, our spiritual practice will be successful even in the most difficult conditions. Those taking the initiation must attend both days in full. You will receive Refuge, Bodhisattva, and Tantric Vows during this initiation. If you are taking the full initiation, you must commit to daily Six Session Guru Yoga as well as Sadhana Practice for the rest of your life. If you plan to take this initiation, you must register in advance. Registration will be open soon. Solitary Yamantaka Commentary & Explanation Tuesday, May 28th - Sunday, June 2nd, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, DAILY Ananda Dharma Center, 122 North 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 4:00pm-5:30pm — Yamantaka Practice explanation by Geshe Gyalten 7:00pm-9:00pm — Yamantaka Practice Commentary by H. E. Choden Rinpoche Daily, from May 28 to June 2, Geshe Gyalten will offer explanation of the Solitary Yamantaka practice from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. After a dinner break, Rinpoche will offer commentary from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Мероприятие отменено!

Suraj: Chenrezi Teaching and Transmission of the Terma for Opening the Eyes Offered by H.E. Khondung Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche Sunday, January 13th Time: 10:00 am Location: Shrine Room Suggested contribution: Public $35, Members $30 Sakya Monastery at Seattle http://www.sakya.org/specialevents/578-chenrezi-teaching-and-transmission-of-the-terma-for-opening-the-eyes.html Ngagdag Nyangral (1136-1204), who was one of the previous incarnations of H.H. Jigdal Dagchen Rinpoche’s father, Trichen Ngawang Thutob Wangchug, and one of the Five Sovereign Tertons of Tibet, revealed a special terma or ‘concealed treasure teaching’ for healing and giving powerful vision to the eyes through the door of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Great Compassion. His Eminence Khondung Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche is bestowing the oral transmission (in Tibetan) and explanation (in English) of three special Chenrezig prayers by the Mahasiddha Thangtong Gyalpo for healing illness, conflict and poverty (respectively) at this event. All are welcome.

Suraj: lama Kunga at Ewam Choden. http://www.ewamchoden.org/ 254 Cambridge Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708 (510) 527-7363 EMPOWERMENT OF MIYOWA (ACHALA) on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche will kindly bestow the empowerment of Miyowa (in Sanskrit, Achala) at Ewam Choden on Sunday, January 27th. The starting time is 1:00 p.m. Miyowa, the Immovable One, is a wrathful protector who helps the practitioner remove all outer and inner obstacles. Please arrive early in order to register, and as usual, be considerate of our neighbors when parking. This event is open to anyone. The requested donation is $30. Dana (offering) to the Lama is separate. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOSAR MEDITATION and PRAYERS on Sunday, February 10, at 10:00 a.m. The traditional Tibetan New Year, Losar, falls on February 11. It’s the year of the Female Water Snake. Join Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche in a morning of joyful prayers for Losar on Sunday, February 10, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The usual Chenrezi compassion meditation will be followed by special Losar prayers, New Year’s greetings, and auspicious snacks. Please arrive on time, and be considerate of the neighbors when you park. Losar 2013 EMPOWERMENT OF YELLOW DZAMBHALA on Sunday, February 24, at 1:00 p.m. Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche will kindly bestow the empowerment of Yellow Dzambhala at Ewam Choden on Sunday, February 24 at 1:00 p.m. The practice of the Yellow Dzambhala increases wealth, prosperity and abundance. Removing the obstacle of poverty, Yellow Dzambhala practice also encourages generosity. Please arrive early in order to register, and as usual, be considerate of our neighbors when parking. This event is open to anyone. The requested donation is $30. Dana (offering) to the Lama is separate. YELLOW DZAMBHALA

Suraj: Upcoming Events HE Choden Rinpoche http://www.anandadharma.org/?q=node/4&utm_content=dobryy%40gmail.com&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=check%20our%20website&utm_campaign=Weekly%20E-News%20[January%2028%20-%20February%203] USA Schedule June See our flyer: English | Vietnamese Date Event Venue Saturday, June 1st Arrives in California SFO International Saturday, June 8th, 10am-12pm Great Amitabha Festival Event Hall, Cupertino Sunday, June 9th, 10am-12pm Essence of the Heart Sutra Teaching, followed by lunch with Rinpoche Event Hall, Cupertino Saturday, June 15th - Sunday, June 16th, 10am-12pm Oral Transmission and Teaching of the Five Great Treaties Event Hall, Cupertino Saturday, June 22nd - Sunday, June 23rd, 10am-12pm Monday, June 24 - Wednesday, June 26th, 7pm-9pm Mahamudra Series -Teaching and Transmission Event Hall, Cupertino June 27th-28th, 7pm-9pm Mahamudra Retreat with Geshe Gyalten Ananda Dharma Center TBD Long Life Puja TBD

Suraj: http://sangchenpemachholing.org/ LAMA PEMA DORJE RINPOCHE 2013 TEACHING SCHEDULE Contact Address: Sangchen Pema Chholing 681 37th St, Oakland, California 94609-2338 USA Rigzin Ling Junction City, California February 7 - 9 : Vajrakilaya Gutor Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies Ashland, Oregon May 27 - June 9 : Khandro Thug Thig Tsalung Padma Ling Spokane, Washington June 13 - 17 : Vajrasattva Drubchod

Suraj: Golden vajra Tara from Vajrapanjara tantra Offered by H.E. Khondung Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche Sunday, February 3-rd Time: 10:00 am Location: Shrine Room Suggested contribution: Public $35, Members $30 Sakya MOnastery at Seattle https://mobile.twitter.com/SakyaMonastery/status/296354071420497920/photo/1

Suraj: March Series with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang Dr. Nida Chenagtsang Portland, OR Mantra Healing 1 | March 2-3 Register: http://soriginstitute.org/store#!/~/product/category=4630055&id=19670512 $225 March 2nd: 10am-10pm | March 3rd: 10am-6pm Location: Kenton Masonic Temple, 8130 N. Denver Ave. Portland 97217 This course presents a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of the Tibetan Mantra Healing (sngags bcos) tradition. Mantra healing is the practice of using sound as a healing medium, using primordial sounds of nature, as well as divine words from the Sanskrit and Tibetan languages. It is a powerful method of bringing balance to various diseases and restoring health for oneself and others. Dr. Nida will teach on Mantra Healing following the tradition found in the medical texts and a compilation by the great 19th Century master Ju Mipham Rinpoche. This will include general instructions on using mantras for healing, the differences between Vajrayana mantras and healing mantras, as well as a transmission of a pharmacopea of mantras for various functions. There are traditional mantras for many types of diseases and imbalances of body, speech, and mind. ------------------------------------------------ This course presents a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of the Tibetan Mantra Healing (sngags bcos) tradition. Mantra healing is the practice of using sound as a healing medium, using primordial sounds of nature, as well as divine words from the Sanskrit and Tibetan languages. It is a powerful method of bringing balance to various diseases, restoring health, and protecting against future disease for oneself and others. Based on a text by Ju Mipham Rimpoche and transmissions from medical texts, Dr Nida will introduce the Tibetan Mantra Healing tradition. This will include general instructions on using Mantras for healing, the differences between Vajrayana mantras and healing Mantras, as well as a transmission of a pharmacopea of Mantras for various functions. There are traditional Mantras for many types of diseases and imbalances of body, speech, and mind. Topics include: · Introduction to Mantra Healing and Tibetan Medicine. · Theory of how Mantras function, including the Law of Interdependent Origination of all phenomena, the five elements, etc. · Instruction on usage of Mantras for healing purposes. · Using Mantras to bless substances, such as medicine, water, gems, and amulets. · Transmission of many healing Mantras for various diseases, with practical applications. This type of healing practice is common in the Ngakpa tradition, and is frequently preferred by practitioners over ingesting medicines or other therapies. The use of healing Mantras can enhance the quality of a healing arts practice and can be applied in times of need. The course will consist of Mantra recitation alternating with practical and theoretical teachings. Location: Kenton Masonic Temple 8130 N. Denver Ave Portland, OR 97217 Time: Saturday, March 2, 10am-10pm (will include mantra recitation practice) Sunday, March 3, 10am-6pm You May Also Like

Suraj: Dr. Nida Chenagtsang Bay Area Program - March 6-14 Register -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March Series with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang Dr. Nida Chenagtsang Portland, OR Mantra Healing 1 | March 2-3 Register: http://soriginstitute.org/schedule#portland Yuthok Nyingthig Empowerment and Teachings | March 6-7Location: Tibetan Center for Compassion and Wisdom | 610 16th St (at Jefferson St), Oakland, CA 94612 The Yuthok Nyingthig is a complete cycle of teachings taught by Yuthok Yonten Gonpo, the founder of Tibetan Medicine, and revered as an incarnation of the Medicine Buddha. As well as being the meditation tradition practiced within the lineage of Tibetan medicine, the Yuthok Nyingthig also has been revered by many practitioners interested in healing. The tradition has been passed down through many great masters and doctors from all of the Tibetan traditions and is a complete path of meditation practices and prayers from the perspective of Tibetan medicine. Dr Nida will give the Yuthok empowerment and teachings on the Ladrub (Guru Yoga) practice. For dedicated students only, as there is a commitment to complete a one week retreat in the future. Mantra Healing 1 | March 8-10 Location: Open Secret Bookstore | 923 C St., San Rafael, CA 94901 See description above. Vajra Body, Speech, and Mind | March 12-14 Location: Tibetan Center for Compassion and Wisdom | 610 16th St (at Jefferson St), Oakland, CA 94612 This teaching is part of our ongoing TIbetan Medicine program, and will also be opened up to experienced Vajrayana practitioners. Dr. Nida will go into a detailed explanation of the body, energy system, and mind according the traditions of Vajrayana and Tibetan Medicine. These precious teachings illuminate aspects of Tibetan yogic practices that are rarely presented in a clear and practical way, and can be very beneficial to practitioners on the path.

Suraj: http://www.orgyendorjeden.org/ Nyingma Kama Empowerments to be bestowed by Ven. Yangthang Rinpoche beginning March 15, 2013 Orgyen Dorje Den invites you to join us for another historic event with Ven. Yangthang Tulku Rinpoche. At the request of Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche, starting on March 15th, 2013, Ven. Yangthang Rinpoche will bestow the transmissions from the Nyingma Kama. The Nyingma Kama, translated as the "Oral Transmission of the Nyingma", in parallel with the terma tradition, is one of two unique streams of teachings in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The Nyingma Kama includes Indian root texts and commentaries as well as Tibetan commentaries and instructions based on the Indian tradition. The Kama was brought to Tibet by Guru Rinpoche and other great vajramasters during the early translation period, and passed down in an unbroken stream of blessings from teacher to student to the present day. Please note, it is also possible that Ven. Yangthang Rinpoche will bestow all or some of the empowerments from Terchen Dorje Dechen Lingpa. We will keep you all informed via email as the details of his schedule and the programs offered become known to us. --------------------------------------------- Where: Orgyen Dorje Den 2244 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda, CA 94501 When: beginning March 15th, 2013. At this point we are planning that the Kama Wangs will last 3 weeks; as we get more details from Yangthang Rinpoche we will send updates via email. The wangs will begin at 12:30pm each day. Stay tuned for further information regarding registration. Requested Donation: $1000. for the entire program We encourage everyone to attend the entire Wangchen, but it is acceptable to attend on a daily basis according to your schedule. In a future email we will provide daily pricing and if possible a daily schedule of the empowerments. --------------------------------------- About Ven. Yangthang Rinpoche: Ven. Yangthang Rinpoche is an emanation of the great Vimalamitra and the immediate incarnation of the Terton Dorje Dechen Lingpa. Rinpoche is a main lineage holder of the Palyul Tradition and one of the most highly respected masters in the world today. Gyatrul Rinpoche has said that "Yangthang Rinpoche is truly a precious jewel" and encourages all of us to "make connection with this sublime master."

Yuri: Nyingma Kama Empowerments Привлекательно, но не позволительно - ни по времени затраченному, ни по средствам Где-то читал, что посвящения Кама линии - в основном хороши просто как благословение.. т.е. что практиковать что-либо оттуда нереально из-за громоздкости и запутaнности Это так?

Suraj: Нет

Yuri: Yuri пишет: Это так? Вот нашел, собственно, почему спрашивал: Possible Nyingma Kama Wangs Also, amongst the Kahma cycle, there are quite a number of empowerments that are intended for only vidhyadharas. It states in the empowerment text that one has to be on one of the vidhyadhara levels to receive those empowerments, so AFAIK they must have been intended specifically for those practitioners at that time. I guess the rest of us just receive some sort of blessing when attending those empowerments. и вот еще: Do any Nyingmapas practice Kama teachings anymore? Good question. From my understanding the idea is to practice the terma teachings and study the kama teachings. Reason being that kama teachings come through a long lineage and with that come problems in the transmission, while terma teachings are a short lineage and hence pure. So in that sense terma teachings are superior. And also I think terma teachings appear in the time they are needed and in which they can be of most benefit. I was fortunate to attend the Kama transmissions at Shechen in 2004 given by Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche. Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche instructed Taklung Pema Wangyal Rinpoche to give some explanation of the transmission to westerners each evening. I do not have vast knowledge, even accurate knowledge, but some of the sadhanas seemed very unique to anything I have every received, and actually many of the transmissions and sadhanas were given at that time by Guru Rinpoche to vidhyadharas only... it says in the actual initiation instructions that you have to be on the vidhyadhara level to just receive a number of these transmissions within the Kama. So a smuck like me is maybe just getting some blessing. Now, rightly or wrongly, I was left with the distinct impression that quite a lot of these practices were related to the specifics of that time when Guru Rinpoche was transmitting the Dharma in Tibet and these practices were required to empower the main practitioners in planting the Dharma firmly in Tibet, and accordingly they arose from Guru Rinpoche's wisdom mind. Т.е. понятно, что кама - так сказать, первооснова всех остальных линий передач, но с практической точки зрения, не лучше ли уделять внимание более "адаптированным" вариантам? :)

Suraj: Один из наиболее крупных нингмапинских монастырей, - Каток, подерживает практику и передачу кама циклов. между прочим Сакья до сих пор практикуют и поддерживают кама линии Ваджракилы и Яндак Херуки. НО несомненно подавляющее большинство практикуют термы различного срока давности, отдавая предпочтение наиболее поздним и породившим некоторое колличество сиддхов. Ценность сборника кама в том, что там даются ванги мула тантр, на которых сиджется практика целлых классов тантр. например Гухьягарбха тантра- основа практик садхан Махаиоги. "Сутра собрание всех намерений", - мула тантра Ану-иоги и включает в себя посвещения всех коллесниц. Там же содержатся ванги на Семде лонгдэ и Менегде классы тантр Дзогчена. Эти ванги уникальные, имея ванги в мула тантры теоретически ты уполномочен на все практики данного класса. Имея кама ванг, теоретически имеешь полномочия на практики данного цикла всех последующих терм данной мандалы или дэвата. Это весьма удобно. Ну, в общем, вы пока думайте, а билеты дорожают и гостиницы (снимая дискаунты видя быструю распродажу) Я уже купил пакет самолёт-гостиница-машина на 8 ночей (23-31 марта). Мой близкий друг ищет билеты хоть на 3 дня (на выходные) из Нью Иорка. Поверьте мне, там будет много-сотенная толпа, примерно, как когда я там был на "Ринчен Тердзо" (собрании терма).

Yuri: Suraj пишет: Ну, в общем, вы пока думайте, а билеты дорожают и гостиницы (снимая дискаунты видя быструю распродажу) У меня - к сожалению не получится в этот раз. Потом, возможно долго ждать прийдется :( Удачно вам c другом съездить! Поделитесь впечатлениями, пожалуйста!

Suraj: Yuri пишет: Удачно вам c другом съездить! Поделитесь впечатлениями, пожалуйста! Спасибо. попробую...

Suraj: Drubpon Trinley Yeshe Rinpoche Mahamudra Liberation Retreat Five Fold Mahamudra Empowerment The Words of Vajradhara Dharmakirti: The Essential Direct Introduction to Mahamudra March 29-31, 2013 Bristol, Vermont ------------------------------------ Drubpon Trinley Yeshe Rinpoche Rinpoche is one of the few most profound living teachers from the Land of Snow who have received heart treasures from great masters such as the Great Pachung Rinpoche and Gelong Tenzin Nyima Rinpoche at Drikung Thil, and who have generously shared and guided the best of the present generation of our Drikung teachers. Anyone who has the opportunity to receive transmissions and instructions from this master is extremely fortunate. ----------------------------- Retreat Schedule Friday, March 29 Five Fold Mahamudra Empowerment The empowerment of Five-Fold Mahamudra composed by Rigdzin Chokyi Dragpa allows one to enter the mandala of the entire scope of Buddhist practice. Five-fold Mahamudra includes the practices of cultivating bodhicitta, meditating upon the yidam deity (Chakrasamvara in this context), guru yoga, mahamudra itself, and dedicating the merit for the enlightenment of all beings. Although the teachings of Five-Fold Mahamudra exist within the scriptures and pith instructions transmitted from India to Tibet, they were synthesized into a single system of practice by the great early Kagyu master, Phagmo Drupa. One of the heart sons of Phagmo Drupa, Jigten Sumgon, the founder of the Drigung Kagyu lineage, recognized the inconceivable value of practicing such a system and taught it widely to his disciples. Jigten Sumgon taught: Mahamudra is like a lion, but it is blind without the five-fold path. Thus, the tradition of Five-Fold Mahamudra was spread by his disciples and others and continues to flourish throughout the world to this very day. Later, centuries after the parinirvana of the early Kagyu masters, a sublime being, the first Chungtsang Rinpoche, Rigdzin Chokyi Dragpa, realized that there would be immense benefit if disciples could be introduced to the entire scope of Five-Fold Mahamudra in a single empowerment, and therefore composed this amazing empowerment so that the mind streams of fortunate beings could be ripened to cultivate bodhicitta, realize the deity nature of all beings and phenomena, attain the four kayas of the Guru, be introduced to the nature of the mind of primordial wisdom, and dedicate merit for the benefit of all. It could be said that Five-Fold Mahamudra is the central pillar of practice in the Drigung Kagyu Lineage. Due to many auspicious conditions coming together, Drupon Yeshi Dorje will be giving this precious empowerment to disciples in Vermont. This is a very special opportunity to make or renew a strong connection with the living Drigung Kagyu lineage and its masters of practice to set forth or continue with renewed vigor upon the Vajrayana path to Buddhahood. Time: 6:30 PM Sug. Don. $30 Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol VT Lord Jigten Sumgon Sat-Sun, March 30-31 Mahamudra Instructions the Liberate: From the Words of Vajradhara Dharmakirti These teachings will focus on the Mahamudra section of The Words of Vajradhara Dharmakirti. This text is considered one of the most important commentaries on the Path of Five Fold Mahamudra and is generally only given in Three Year Retreat. The Mahamudra section in particular contains the quintessence of the pith oral instructions on realizing and abiding in the nature of mind that have come down from the primordial Buddha Vajradhara, the great Indian Mahasiddhas such as Tilopa, Naropa, Saraha, the great Tibetan masters such as Marpa, Milarepa, Gampopa, Phagmodrupa, and Lord Jigten Sumgon. This is a Mahamudra text like no other and can only be taught by a teacher with great realization like Drupon Trinley Yeshi Rinpoche who has perfected the practices of Five Fold Mahamudra and guided many others to realization of the profound path of Mahamudra. In this text one is guided through a series of introductions to Mind's true nature. The Path of Five Fold Mahamudra is a profound system which helps bring about realization through practical and skillful means and in essence contains the complete path to Buddhahood. Even for those practicing other Mahamudra, Dzogchen, or Madhyamika traditions will find these pith instructions to be of great practical benefit to ones practice through the power of the blessings that flow down through a living lineage of realization right to the present moment. Don't miss this rare opportunity. Saturday-Sunday - 9:30-12 & 2:30-5 PM Sug. Don. $120 Location: 2 Elm St. Bristol, VT Suggested Donation Complete Retreat - $150 Registration For those attending the complete Retreat (March 29-31) the suggested donation is $150. To Register please email ddcv@gmavt.net Or call 802-453-3431 Work Study and Scholarships Available No one turned away for financial reasons. If you are able to pre-register for these teachings that is very much appreciated. But it is also ok to register at the door the day of the event. Registration checks should be made out to DDCV and sent to: DDCV PO Box 252 Bristol, VT 05443 You can also pay by Paypal. Our Paypal account is ddcv@gmavt.net To pay by credit card please call 802-453-3431 or click the Donation Link at www.ddcv.com Community Housing Inexpensive community housing is available for $20-25 per night. Contact us at ddcv@gmavt.net or call 802-453-3431. Ride Pick-ups Available from Burlington, VT if you are coming by train, bus or plane. email ddcv@gmavt.net

Suraj: lama Kunga at Ewam Choden. http://www.ewamchoden.org/ 254 Cambridge Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708 (510) 527-7363 -------------------------------- Upcoming–EMPOWERMENT OF MARICI – OSEL JEMMA on Sunday, April 28 at Ewam Choden Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche will kindly bestow the empowerment of Marici (Osel Jemma) at Ewam Choden on Sunday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m. Please arrive early in order to register, and as usual, be considerate of our neighbors when parking. This event is open to anyone. The requested donation is $30. Dana (offering) to the Lama and to the monastics... [Read more] Upcoming—MEDICINE BUDDHA EMPOWERMENT in Upper Lake, CA on Saturday, May 18 Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche will kindly bestow the empowerment of Sangye Menla, the Medicine Buddha. The location is oue retreat dharma center, Tharpa Cho Ling in Upper Lake, Ca. More information will be posted here later. Read More → Upcoming–EMPOWERMENT OF TASHI TSERINGMA at Ewam Choden on May 26 Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche will kindly bestow the empowerment of Tashi Tseringma at Ewam Choden on Sunday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. Please arrive early in order to register, and as usual, be considerate of our neighbors when parking. This event is open to anyone. The requested donation is $30. Dana (offering) to the Lama and to the monastics (our... [Read more]

Suraj: Dakini Legacy Empowerments with Jigme Rinpoche Dates: April 6-7, 2013 http://chagdudgonpa.org/empowerments-with-jigme-rinpoche/ During the time of Guru Rinpoche, one of his 25 intimate disciples was the great siddha, Gyalwa Chokyang. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche was an incarnation of this great master and during Rinpoche's lifetime he revealed several hidden dharma treasures (termas). Chagdud Rinpoche bestowed these transmissions on Jigme Rinpoche as caretaker, to uphold the transmissions and, when conditions were right, to bestow them to others. Through the ripening of our collective dharma-virtue, Jigme Rinpoche will give these empowerments at Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling, the North American seat of the Chagdud tulkus. Jigme Rinpoche will bestow the pure vision termas of Green Tara and Seven-Eyed Red Tara in addition to the empowerments of Lion-faced Dakini and Black T’hroma from the Dudjom Cycle of Termas. Please join us as we receive blessings from these sacred treasures! Saturday, April 6: (9:00AM Start time) Seven Eyed Red Tara Empowerment T'hroma Empowerment Lion-Faced Dakini Empowerment Teachings Sunday, April 7: Green Tara Empowerment, Practice, and Tsog Cost: Camping/Local: $140 Dormitory: $180 Double Room (per person): $250 Single Room: $280

Suraj: Dorjel Lng Portland, OR is located at 3200 NW Skyline Blvd. near the intersection of NW Thompson Rd. Look for the prayer flags at our parking entrance, next door to the fire station. Visit our website at http://www.dorjeling.info http://www.dorjeling.info/events.php * * * We are happy to announce that Lama Inge Sandvoss will visit Dorje Ling on the weekend of April 13th & 14th for a Red Tara empowerment and teaching. Also, Khentrul Rinpoche returns to Dorje Ling for a teaching on The Four Dharmas on the Wednesday & Thursday evenings of May 1st & 2nd.

Manikarnika: Suraj пишет: Saturday, April 6: (9:00AM Start time) Seven Eyed Red Tara Empowerment T'hroma Empowerment Lion-Faced Dakini Empowerment Teachings Очень вкусно было бы сгонять именно на этот день!

Suraj: Manikarnika пишет: Очень вкусно было бы сгонять именно на этот день! Я некогда "сгнонял" на всё это и многое другое на праздник открытия нового центрав "Чагдуд Гонпа" в пригородах Сиетла. Помнится тогда даже ученики Чагдуда тулку прилетали из Вликобритании, ибо, как они сказали, такогого, чтобы в течении недели давали почти все ванги практик данной организации никогда до этого не было...

Manikarnika: http://amitabhafoundation.us/?p=2772 ... Announcing Ayang Rinpoche’s 2013 North American teaching schedule. Eugene, OR Phowa Course July 5-14 San Francisco Bay Area, CA To Be Announced July 18-21 Mexico City 10 Levels Buddha Amitabha and Introduction to True Nature of Mind July 24-Aug 2 Portsmouth, NH 10 Levels Buddha Amitabha Aug 6-11 Rochester, NY Vajrasattva Drupchoe Aug 15-19 Toronto, ON Phowa Course (English, Chinese and Vietnamese) Aug 24-Sep 2 Edmonton, AB Introduction to True Nature of Mind Sep 6-11 Vancouver, BC Phowa Course (English and Chinese) Sep 14-23

Manikarnika: http://www.siddharthasintent.org/teachings/schedule.html ... Teachings in Mexico Guadalajara, Jalisco 28-30 June, 2013 Abhisheka and Teachings Los Angeles, USA 12-17 July, 2013 ...

Yuri: click here The Yangtik Nagpo series of teachings (Black Quintessence, or dark retreat), a special and rare lineage being offered to all by Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche, begins May 16-23, 2013 in Santa, Fe., NM. READ a letter about the lineage. This retreat is open to all. EMAIL for info or to register. Yangti Nagpo Information by Sarah Schneider Dungtso Repa the Earlier, was a tertön in the thirteenth century in Tibet. His reincarnation was Dungtso Repa the Later in the ﬁfteenth century in Tibet. Dungtso Repa the Later became a disciple and then the consort of the female tertön, Kunga Bum. From among the treasures he revealed, three are most famous. The last of these was revealed in Lake Mandal Nagpo behind Dakpo Gampo Monastery. From this lake, Dungtso Repa discovered a treasure casket. Inside was the cycle called, The Single Golden Letter of the Black Quintessence in English, yang ti nag po gser gyi ‘bru gcig in Tibetan. Much later, the previous incarnation of Trulshik Rinpoche, named Trulshik Do-ngag Lingpa (1862-1922) rediscovered the Black Quintessence, or Yangti Nagpo in the form of a mind treasure. This second opening of the treasure added the Lama and Dakini to the three roots practice of the peaceful and wrathful ones, and also supplemented practical instructions. There is both the long lineage transmission for this cycle, and the short lineage. The short lineage for the Black Quintessence goes from Dungtso Repa the Later, to Trulshik Do-ngag Lingpa, to Shuksep Jetsunma (1828-1953) to Trulshik Do-ngag Lingpa’s reincarnation, Trulshik Rinpoche (1923-2011), to Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche. Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche has a close connection to this practice. Rinpoche is the reincarnation of Gochen Tulku Drimed Lingpa. There is some dispute over how many reincarnations there have been. Some say Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche is the ﬁfth incarnation, some say the sixth. Going with Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche being the ﬁfth incarnation of Gochen, the third incarnation was named Tsewang Tendzin. Tsewang Tendzin’s primary meditation practice was the Black Quintessence, as was his sister’s. They focused on this cycle, the Black Quintessence, as their main practice. Therefore, when Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche was living in Nepal, he made a point to receive the Black Quintessence from Trulshik Rinpoche. ... click here

Suraj: HIS HOLINESS THE SAKYA TRIZIN, will kindly and generously come to Ewam Choden (Kensington, CA )and give teachings early next month. On Saturday morning, May 4th, His Holiness will bestow the empowerment of Vajrapani Bhutadamara. This will take place at Ewam Choden at 10:30 a.m. The requested donation is $30.00. Dana (offering) to the Lama is separate. Please arrive early and be considerate of neighbors when parking. On Saturday evening, May 4th, His Holiness will give a public talk on the subject, "Freeing the Heart and Mind: Introduction to the Buddhist Path". This will be at 7:00 p.m. The location for this public talk is The Arlington Community Church in Kensington, CA. The address is 52 Arlington Ave Kensington, CA 94707. There is convenient parking nearby (in the area and across the street). The requested donation is $20.00. On Sunday, May 5th, His Holiness will meet the Tibetan community through the Tibetan Association of Northern California (TANC). He will bestow a Long-Life Empowerment and give a talk in Tibetan. The website for TANC is www.tanc.org. His Holiness Sakya Trizin is the 41st throne holder of the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism, and has been the supreme head of its many disciples for over fifty years. He is a descendent of the great masters who founded the order in 1073 and is considered to be an emanation of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of transcendental wisdom.  He has been praised by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as ‘King of Vajrayana practitioners,’ and is renowned throughout the world for the brilliance and clarity of his teachings and his fluency and precise command of English.  Receiving teachings directly from His Holiness carries a special lineage of blessings from the founders of the Sakya Order, as well as from Manjushri himself.

Suraj: Empowerments and Teachings with Jetsun Kushok August 9-13, 2013. Each event will be preregistered separately. Please use the separate links below for each. White Tara jetsun kusho kushok koshola chima ychime luding woman tibetan lama female Uncommon White Tara Empowerment and Practice Instructions August 9 through 11, 2013 Uncommon White Tara Empowerment: August 9, 2013, evening Practice Instructions: August 10 and 11 Venue: The venue will be in the East Bay http://www.sakyadechenling.com/events-2013-Jetsun-Kushola-white-tara-vajrayogini.html Vajrayogini Empowerment and Practice Instructions August 12 and 13, 2013 Vajrayogini Empowerment: August 12, 2013, evening Brief Practice Instructions: August 13 Venue: The venue will be in the East Bay Please use this link to preregister for this event with Ewam Choden http://www.ewamchoden.org/?p=2389

Suraj: sakya monastery at Seattle H.H. Sakya Trizin gives the White Mahakala Initiation uesday, May 7, 2013 Location: Sakya Monastery Shrine Room Limited Seating Available Please arrive early Tickets: Adults: $50 each Seniors: (65+) $45 each Children: (Under 12) $15 each Monastics: Free (please contact the Monastery to register) Please Preregister! Mail by May 1st In person or thru Paypal by May 5th SCHEDULE: 5:45 pm: Early Check-in 6:00 pm: H.H. Sakya Trizin arrives. Attendees are invited to participate in a processional katag greeting 7:00 pm: White Mahakala Initation begins Known in Tibetan as Gonpo Yi-Shin Norbu (Wishfulfulling Tatagata Gem), this is Mahakala in his wealth deity form. White Mahakala is an emanation of Noble Chenrezi (Skt: Avalokitshvara) and thus is the single embodiment of compassion of all the Buddhas. We pay homage and invoke this Six-Armed Protector in order to remove material and spiritual poverty and to bestow wealth and to liberate us into a state of Buddhahood. http://www.sakya.org/specialevents/607-hhst-white-mahakala.html

Suraj: His Holiness Sakya Trizin to teach at Maitripa, Portland, OR Maitripa College is extremely honored to welcome His Holiness the Sakya Trizin for a public talk on Sunday May 12, 2013, at 6 pm in our Jokhang (Meditation Hall). Event Details Registration: Pre-registration is required. Our space is limited. Registration will be capped at 200 people. Please click below. Seating: Doors will open at 5pm. Seating will be on a first come first served basis, except for Ordained sangha and those requiring special assistance. There will be few chairs in the Jokhang in order to maximize cushion seating. Chairs will be available in the foyer as well. Offering: This teaching is offered by donation only. Teacher offerings may be made to HH the Sakya Trizin, as well as to Maitripa College's public program funds to cover the expenses associated with events. Sponsors are welcome to contact program@maitripa.org or megan@dalailamaportland2013.net for more information. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW H. H.The Sakya Trizin at NW Tibetan Cultural Association HH The Sakya Trizin will also offer a White Tara Long Life empowerment at the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association at 2:30 pm, Sunday, May 12. Where: New Bodkhang, 4401 NE 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97230 Admission Free. About White Tara Long Life Empowerment Given Tara's extremely compassionate, benevolent and peaceful nature, she is one of the most popular and revered deities among Tibetan Buddhists. Tara symbolizes pacification activity and who grants in particular health and long life. Students who receive the empowerment and undertake the practice will increase spiritual vitality, intensify their capacity for compassion and overcome fears, including the fear of death. This empowerment is open to all.

Manikarnika: Ayang Rinpoche’s 2013 Phowa Course Eugene, Oregon July 5-14 Eugene 541-359-3588 phowa@saraha.org ... His Eminence Chöje Ayang Rinpoche is considered the world's living master of Phowa, the transference of consciousness at the time of death. A lineage-holder of both the Nyingma and Drikung Phowa, he continues the unbroken line of Drikung Phowa lamas from Buddha Vajradhara. Rinpoche refers to training in Phowa as ”the Tibetan Buddhist way of fearless living, dying and liberation”. This course will feature Phowa Lung, teaching and practice. During this Phowa course Rinpoche will give the Lung for both Drikung and Nyingma lineage Phowa practices, including elaborate teaching and visualizations. He will include teachings on how to practice Phowa for oneself and for others at the time of death. Rinpoche will also give an Amithaba empowerment, a teaching on the Vajrasattva meditation and a teaching on the three exellences. ... Расписание по дням http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1112835479882-5/Phowa+Course+Teaching+Schedule.pdf Условия участия http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1112835479882-10/AR-EventInformation.pdf ... cost is 300 and includes the entire 10 day/26 session course Individual sessions are 25 ... Sat, July 6 9amX1pm Buddha Amitabha Empowerment

Suraj: This is a notice for an upcoming empowerment at Ewam Choden this Sunday, May 26th, at 1:00 p.m. VEN. LAMA KUNGA THARTSE RINPOCHE will kindly bestow the EMPOWERMENT OF TASHI TSERINGMA Tashi Tseringma and the four other mountain goddesses with her are known as The Five Sisters of Long Life. Tamed by Padmasabhava and others, they vowed to Milarea to protect the Dharma and Dharma practitioner. You may receive their blessings and protection through this unusual empowerment that also has a connection with Vajrayogini. LKR 2 Tseringma 2 INFORMATION DAY-------------Sunday, May 26th, 2013 TIME------------1:00 P.M. PLACE----------EWAM CHODEN TIBET BUDDHIST CENTER REQUESTED DONATION----$30, Dana (offering) to the Lama is separate Please arrive early to register. Please be considerate of neighbors when parking. For further information, contact Ewam Choden or see the Ewam Choden website: www.ewamchoden.org

Suraj: Mahamudra Teachings, Seattle, August 30-Sept 2 Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche and Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche of the Drikung Kagyu tradition Seattle, August 30-September 2 Drikung Seattle is pleased to welcome two esteemed retreat masters of the Drikung Kagyu lineage to Seattle August 30-September 2. Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche and Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche have completed extensive long term retreat and are visiting Seattle for the first time, please help us welcome them! Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche will offer the Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra Empowerment on Friday evening. They will co-teach on the topic of The 5 Fold Path of Mahamudra. On Monday there will be a teaching on yogic healing (at a different location). They will teach in Tibetan with English translation. Please bring a cushion if you'd like to sit on the floor. Drikung Seattle was founded in 2012 by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche Program Schedule: Friday, August 30, 7-9pm Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra Empowerment, Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 Saturday, August 31, 10am-12pm, 2pm-5pm Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra Teachings, Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 Sunday, September 1, 10am-12pm, 2pm-5pm Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra Teachings, Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105 Monday, September 2 (Labor Day), 10am-12pm (morning session only) Jangbu: Secret Yogic Healing Techniques, Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche different location Monday only–Sunset Hill Community Association building, Ballard, WA– 3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle, WA 98117 Registration: Please register online: http://www.drikungseattle.com/upcoming-events.html or by email: drikungseattle@gmail.com please preregister so we can be sure to have enough materials available for everyone. Suggested Teaching Donations: Friday evening empowerment, $30 Saturday or Sunday teaching only, $45 Both Saturday and Sunday teachings, $80 Monday afternoon teaching, $30 Complete teachings Friday-Monday (discount for full program), $130 No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Ordained sangha are our welcomed guests-please register so we will be expecting you. To register online and learn more about these esteemed retreat masters please see: http://www.drikungseattle.com/upcoming-events.html Submit questions to: drikungseattle@gmail.com (this posting will not be monitored so please email us if you have a question)

Suraj: Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra Empowerment & Teachings start date: 08-30-2013 end date: 09-02-2013 http://www.drikungseattle.com/upcoming-events.html Drikung Seattle is delighted to welcome two experienced yogis and retreat masters–Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche and Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche to Seattle. They are highly esteemed retreat masters of the Drikung Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism (read more about them on our webpage). This is their first visit to Seattle-please join us! The weekend program offers the profound and precious Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra Empowerment and Teachings. Drikung Kagyu specializes in the system of Mahamudra known as the "Five-fold Path.” The five parts refer to bodhicitta, deity-yoga, guru-yoga, actual mahamudra and dedication. This teaching is the cornerstone of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and practice tradition. These events are suitable to all levels, everyone is welcome. Drikung Seattle was founded by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche in 2012. Teaching Schedule: Friday, August 30, 7-9pm Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche will offer the Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra Empowerment. Saturday & Sunday, August 31-September 1, 10am-12pm and 2pm-5pm, Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche and Drupon Rinchen Dorjee will teach on the Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra. On Monday, September 2 (Labor Day), 10am-12pm (note-different location this day only-3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle, WA 98117) Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche will give a very rare and unusual teaching about secret yogic healing. How do yogis heal themselves when they are in isolated locations in strict retreat? The healing technique is called Jangbu in Tibetan and Drupon Yeshi Rinpoche will give an overview of this ancient healing practice. Teachings will be in Tibetan with English translation. Details and online registration available on our website. Please register so we have enough materials prepared for you. Please contact us at drikungseattle@gmail.com if you have any questions. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Ordained Sangha are our welcomed guests, please register so we will be expecting you. Thank you-may all be auspicious!

Suraj: Инициация Махакали! Notice of an Empowerment this month ! Venerable Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche will kindly bestow the Empowerment of Palden Lhamo. Palden Lhamo (Shri Devi) is the only female among the Dharmapalas, the defenders of the Buddhadharma. It is a great blessing to receive the empowerment of this unique protector. Don't miss this opportunity. This event is open to everyone. PLACE---Ewam Choden DAY---Sunday July 21, 2013 TIME---1:00 p.m. DONATION--Requested donation is $30. (Dana to the Lama and monastic is separate.) Please arrive early to register. Be considerate of neighbors when parking.

Suraj: CHOKHOR DUCHEN: First Turning the Wheel of Dharma & Sangha Day at Maitripa/FPMT Friday, July 12 7:30 - 9 pm Chokhor Duchen commemorates Buddha Shakyamuni's first dharma teaching after awakening to enlightenment. The Maitripa community will be led by Venerable Thubten Munsel in the Shakyamuni Buddha puja. Open to all, Donation only. Compassion in Action: All monetary donations this night will be offered to the International Mahayana Institute , a project of the FPMT to support ordained monks and nuns worldwide in appreciation for their contributions to inspiring respect and admiration for the Triple Gem and the values of ethical behavior, tolerance, compassion and wisdom.

Suraj: August 8 - 12, 2013 Thousand Armed Chenrezig Nyung Nä Retreat at Maitripa college http://www.maitripa.org/event_nyungna_0813.html

Suraj: H.E. Menri Lopon Trinley Nyima Rinpoche http://kwling.org/schedule/ Sept 7-8: Olmo Ling, Pittsburgh, “The Three Heart Mantras & Ma Tri Initiation” (bon@olmoling.org) Sept 13-15: Serenity Ridge, VA, “The Three Heart Mantras & Ma Tri Initiation” http://www.serenityridge.ligmincha.org/retreats-and-programs/54-the-three-heart-mantras.html Sept 21-22: Bay Area, “Ma Gyud Empowerment” (info@gyalshen.org) Sept 23: Bay Area, “Long Life Empowerment” – Yuan Yuan Educational Foundation (info@yuan-yuan.org) Sept 25-29: Bay Area, “Golden Essence Instruction Retreat” (info@gyalshen.org) September 25-29 – 10am – 4pm - Registration begins June 1st – Once again we are blessed with a teaching from H. E. Menri Lopon Rinpoche. He has graciously agreed to give us the teaching on the second part of the Golden Essence-Instructions. This oral teaching was first given by Denpa Namkha in the seventh century. It is one of the most important instructions in Bon Dzogchen tradition and has been a closely guarded teaching passed down among a group of practitioners. This is the second time this teaching is being given in the West. The first was given in Southern California in 2010 organized by Khyungdzong Wodsel Ling. We are fortunate that Rinpoche has agreed to give us this precious instruction which will benefit all of us tremendously. Anybody who is a Dzgochen practitioner is welcome to attend this teaching, whether he or she had received previous teachings or transmissions in the past or not. Please RSVP as early as you can since we have limited space. 1608 Bonita Road, San Pablo CA Suggested Donation: $350 http://gyalshen.org/golden-essence-instruction-retreat-with-h-e-menri-lopon-rinpoche/ --------------------------------------------- Sept 30-Oct 7: Portland OR (no teaching) Oct 11-13: Serenity Ridge, “Open Heart: Healing in the Dzogchen Tradition” http://serenityridge.ligmincha.org/retreats-and-programs/56-fall-retreat-2013.html Oct 17-20: Mexico (Valle de Bravo), “Experiental Transmission of Zhang Zhung Nyan Gyud, Pt 3″ (garudamex@yahoo.com.mx -or- hinojosa_lourdes@yahoo.com for English) Oct 26-27: Los Angeles, “Red Garuda Teaching and Empowerment”, (dikaryan@sbcglobal.net) Oct 29-Nov 5: Houston TX, “Mawe Senge Teaching and Empowerment”, (sangha@drsmatthews.net) Nov 10-18: London, “Zhang Zhung Meri Teaching and Empowerment”, (http://www.yungdrungbon.com/) Nov 22-24: Warsaw Poland, “Ma Tri Empowerment”, (ligminchapoland@gmail.com) Nov 29-Dec 2: Prague, Czech Republic, “Gyalwa Chagtri, Chapter 4″ and “Medicine Buddha initiation” (koze@seznam.cz) Dec 13-15: Munich Germany, “Zhangzhung Nyen Gyud & Zhangzhung Nyam Gyud”, (naldjor@t-online.de)

Suraj: The New York City Palyul Community is greatly honored to present The Venerable Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche Offering a Public Talk, Teachings and Empowerment Public Talk on Giving Meaning to Ordinary Life Friday, October 4, at 7pm Nyingma Palyul Dharma Center 121 Bowery | New York, NY 10002 (B or D to Grand St / #6 to Canal St) All are welcome, free admission, donations accepted The Venerable Khenchen Rinpoche teaches worldwide and has taught extensively in the United States for over 20 years. He is one of three senior-most Khenpos at the distinguished Ngagyur Nyingma Institute of Namdroling Monastery in India, where he has taught for nearly 30 years. In addition to his profound knowledge of the Buddhist teachings, Khenchen Rinpoche is known for his compassion, humor and easygoing manner, as well as an ability to convey the Heart Essence of Tibetan Buddhism. ————————————— Teachings on Longchenpa’s “Natural Self-Liberation of Mind” (Sem-nyid Rangdrol) Saturday, October 5 Morning 10am | Afternoon 2pm Nyingma Palyul Dharma Center 121 Bowery | New York, NY 10002 (B or D to Grand St / #6 to Canal St) Suggested donation: $40 Khenchen Rinpoche will lead us through a study of the “Natural Self-Liberation of Mind” composed by Longchenpa (1308-1383), one of the greatest masters in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The text for this teaching offers Dzogchen instructions concerning the self-liberating nature of all phenomena, and asserts that samsara and nirvana, sentient and enlightened beings, are equivalent in their primordial nature – pure and enlightened. A copy of the text will be provided. Please note: The Saturday program is only open to students who have received Ngondro Teachings AND either a Guru Padmasambhava or other Inner Tantra Empowerment. ————————————— Kurukulla Empowerment Sunday, October 6, at 2pm Norzang Hall 40-26 28th Street | Long Island City, NY 11101 (#7, N, or Q to Queensboro Plaza / E, M, or R to Queens Plaza) All are welcome, free admission, donations accepted The enlightened wisdom of Kurukulla is invoked to bring all beings to virtuous endeavors and, ultimately, to the mind of enlightenment. Enchanting Kurukulla, red with four arms, stands in a dancing posture holding bow and arrow, hook and lasso, entirely composed of lotus blossoms. ————————————— To sponsor this event and more information Please visit www.palyulnyc.org email:nyingmapalyulc@aol.com Tel: 212-219-9832

Suraj: NEPAL NEW YEAR CELEBRATION 1134 Sunday, November 3, 5pm Coming up at Nritya Mandala Mahavihara for November Come join us for purifying the old energy and unobstructing fresh new potential through the annual New Year's Purification Ritual. This traditional community ceremony honors oneself through making offerings of purified elements, Ritual will be guided to one's own mandala of grains and sand. Dinner will be served afterwards. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Please contact 503-233-3703 prajwal@dancemandal.com ================================ 4th ANNIVERSARY CONSECRATION CELEBRATION OF NRITYA MANDALA MAHAVIHARA Sunday, November 10 all Day please come and go as you like Fire Ritual 8:30am -1pm Lunch 1pm Lama Wangdu chod practice 2:30pm please come and join. Dance Performance 5pm Dinner 7pm

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