Gongchik: Cultivating Awakened Mind-Heart (Bodhicitta) -†Jigten Sumgon’s Commentary On†The Teachings of the Buddha
Khenpo Nyima Gyaltshen, Rinpoche, from Jang Chubling Monastery, will give teachings on The Gongchik, the Sacred Teachings of Lord Jigten Sumgon, founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. Dates/Times: Open Book Study Session: Friday, August 31, 9am - 12pm; 2pm -…
"How to Deepen the Inner Mind"
Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche will lead two days of teachings and precious instructions on meditation practice, appropriate for all levels experience, from beginners to long-time meditators. If meditation is an new experience for you, this is a great place to…
Guru Yoga from the Ngondro, The Preliminary Practices
Drupon Rinchen Dorje Rinpoche will lead two days of teachings and precious instructions on guru yoga practice from the precious Ngondro Preliminary Practices. Guru Yoga the practice of merging oneís mind with the wisdom mind of the master. The practice…
The Way of the Bodhissatva
Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra was written 1,200 years ago by the Great Bodhisattva Shantideva, a renunciant prince from north India, translated into the English title as: "The Ways of the Bodhisattvas."and is highly revered as it shows concisely and comprehensively how to generate…
Monday Meditation Practice – Amitahba
Each Monday we come together to listen, contemplate, and meditate on the Buddhist teachings.Buddha Amitabha is an historical buddha from another era. He made special aspiration that he would accomplish bodhicitta and benefit all sentient beings. In particular he focused…
Monday Meditation Practice – Varied
Every Monday we come together to listen, contemplate, and meditate on the Buddhist teachings. Currently we are listening to the teachings of Garchen Rinpoche on Deity practice. Meditation practice can vary from week to week. Frequently we practice White Tara,…
Monday Meditation
Every Monday we come together to listen, contemplate, and meditate on the Buddhist teachings. Currently we are listening to the teachings of Garchen Rinpoche on Deity practice. Meditation practice can vary from week to week. Frequently we practice White Tara,…
Tummo Instruction and Open Practice Retreat
This is an open retreat and you are welcome to attend this practice weekend as your schedule allows.We will practice Tummo using a Vajrayogini as a generation stage practice. Vajrayogini Empowerment is not required. Drupon would like this retreat to…
Monday Meditation Practice – Achi Chokyi Drolma
Achi is the chief protector of the Drikung tradition, and is considered the emanation of Vajrayogini who is the embodiment of wisdom and compassion of all the Buddhas. For this practice we will use visualization and mantra as a means…
Phowa Practice Teachings
ìPhowa Practice ñ The Standing Blade of Grass ñ is the transmission of consciousness at the time of death. This is considered the most direct and quickest path to achieving enlightenment. It is said that even the heaviest of sinners…
