The Budddharma is notable in that it is not merely a religious tradition, rather it is a system that brings peace and happiness in both this and future lives.
– Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche

10-10:30am — Introduction to Meditation

Introduction to calm-abiding meditation practice, Shine (Tibetan) and Shamatha (Sanskrit) meditation. Meditation instruction is offered and no prior experience is necessary.

10:30-11:30am — Meditation Practice

Refuge, Bodhicitta and The Preliminaries from the Drikung Kagyu Ngondro: Listening, contemplating & meditating – deepening into the Buddhadharma.

11:30-12:30am — Recitation, Study, and Discussion

Reading, contemplation & discussion of sacred texts from the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.

Current Texts

Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa
Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva
Uttaratantra Sutra from Maitreya, by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye
Introduction to the Middleway by Chandrakirti

Transformation of Suffering by Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche

All sessions are free and open to the general public.


You are welcomed to attend any or all sessions.

NEW LOCATION!

Historic YMCA, 738 N. 5th Avenue, corner of University & 5th, 1 block west of 4th Avenue.

Room #135, Blue Sky Counseling and Wellness Center.
As you enter the YMCA, go straight towards the Zuzi studio, then turn right for Room #135.

If you have any further questions, please contact Matthew at matthew@drikungkagyutucson.org or call 884-0554.


As a courtesy to those with allergies, please refrain from wearing perfume. Thank you!