Samsara is the state of being caught, or ìhung upî, in the cyclic existence of karma: cause and effect, or interdependent origination. Drupon Rinpoche will offer an introduction to meditation practice and the teachings of the Buddha in the context…

Please Note:The Achi Chokyi Drolma meditation retreat has been changed to a mid-town Tucson location with an open-door type format. Achi Chokyi Droma is an enlightened being, an emanation of Vajryogini, who is the embodiment of all the buddhasí qualities…

Lama Chopa Tsok-Feast (Guru Rinpoche Day) is a form of guru yoga whereby the meditation practitioner unifies his/her mind with the wisdom-mind of their teacher. This is a lively & festive practice with offerings of music, food, poetry and stories.Bring…

Mahamudra Aspiration The Karmapa, 'he who carries out the activity of all the buddhas,' was the first recognized incarnate lama in Tibetan history (1284-1339).His Aspiration of Mahamudra, one of the most famous meditation manuals of all times, clearly states the…

Mahamudra Aspiration The Karmapa, 'he who carries out the activity of all the buddhas,' was the first recognized incarnate lama in Tibetan history (1284-1339).His Aspiration of Mahamudra, one of the most famous meditation manuals of all times, clearly states the…

In preparation for Garchen Rinpcohe's Manjushri Yamantaka Empowerment and Teachings at DNL on December 10th & 11th, there will be an oral-transmission of the Manjushri Yamantaka Accomplishment retreat text (Rigzin Chodrag/Nuden Dorje) by local sangha members - as requested by…

In preparation for Garchen Rinpcohe's Manjushri Yamantaka Empowerment and Teachings at DNL on December 10th & 11th, there will be an oral-transmission of the Manjushri Yamantaka Accomplishment retreat text (Rigzin Chodrag/Nuden Dorje) by local sangha members - as requested by…

In preparation for Garchen Rinpcohe's Manjushri Yamantaka Empowerment and Teachings at DNL on December 10th & 11th, there will be an oral-transmission of the Manjushri Yamantaka Accomplishment retreat text (Rigzin Chodrag/Nuden Dorje) by local sangha members - as requested by…

Manjushri Yamantaka Meditation, Recitation of The Prayer of Kungtuzangpo, Amitabha-Buddha & Pureland Prayer Smoke Offering For additional information, 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!…

Manjushri is considered a warrior wisdom being who is both noble and gentle. Jnana sattva is a term used in tantric Buddhism to denote the true form of a deity as an aspect of enlightenment, which is invoked at the…