Amitabha is the Buddha of Boundless Light. This Saturday, April 18th an Amitabha meditation practice day will be offered by Drikung Namgyal Ling (Drikung Kagyu Meditation Center of Tucson).

This meditation day occurs in conjunction with the center’s spiritual director, Khenpo Sherab Ozer Rinpoche and his recent worldwide mantra accumulation efforts – along with the nuns of Samten Choling Nunnery in Eastern Tibet.



The intention of this great accumulation of mantras, is to help ease the suffering of all sentient beings who have recently passed away and may be wandering and/or suffering in the intermediate state between death and re-birth.



April 18th Schedule:

9:00 – 10:00 Lama Chopa (Guru Yoga)

10:00 – 10:30 Tea

10:30 – 12:30 Intro to Meditation, Four Thoughts, Amitabha Practice



* The 10:30 – 12:30 session is especially for beginners or those whoíve been attending Saturday Sangha Meditations.


12:30 – 1:30 Lunch – Pot Luck

1:30 – 3:30 Amitabha Practice

3:30 – 4:00 Tea

4:00 – 6:00 Amitabha Practice

6:00 – 6:30 Dedication & Kungtuzangpo Prayer





You may participate in this practice at home as well. Please phone/e-mail your name & mantra totals to Matthew. The grand tally of our unified local community effort will be presented to Khenpo Sherab Rinpoche on the Buddhaís Enlightenment & Parinirvana Day, June 7, 2009.



A three day Amitabha Retreat and Teachings on Amitabha Practice with Drupon Thinley Rinpoche in May, as well as additional Saturday Practice Days in April & May are forthcoming – Look for Postings!



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



Directions (Central Tucson)

ï N on Country Club Rd past Grant, Ft.Lowell and Prince Rds

ï Left at Racquet Club Ranch #3935, before Tucson Racquet & Fitness

ï Pass 1st drive on right. Event entry at next driveway, #36A, adobe house with prayer flags

ï Park to left in large dirt lot with palm trees