Garchen Rinpcohe's teachings
April 19th-22nd
Vajrakilaya Instruction & Practice
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The Three Jewels
"The Buddha's teachings, are not exclusively practiced by Buddhists, nor are they beneficial only for people who are religious Buddhist practitioners. The true meaning of Dharma is that which provides inner happiness and peace. The point of practicing Dharma is to develop inner happiness and peace.True happiness can only come from within. It can only be developed inwardly- it can never really come from outer things like material objects or outer circumstances. We can study the Buddha's teaching to develop that true happiness."
by Khenpo Samdrup
"The Dharma, the Buddha's teachings, demonstrates the perfect path to happiness and gives us the needed tools to develop inner peace and happiness.
By studying the Buddha's teachings, we gain a lot of available methods to dispel our troubles, suffering, anxieties and worries, allowing us to devleop inner peace and happiness."
~Khenpo Samdrup~
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VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT
vision:
Our community center is dedicated to sharing and sustaining Buddhist teachings and practices, through the unbroken lineage of Drikung Kagyu teachers and visiting teachers from other lineages as well... more>
MISSION:
In keeping with the bodhisattva's vow to alleviate 
the suffering of all sentient beings our mission is to be a source of spiritual refuge, respite and wellness to all who choose to come through our doors.. o all who choose to come through our doors.. more>
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Gar Drolma Buddhist Center was founded in 2002 by His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche, a high lama in the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. We offer many weekly programs which are intended to assist the spiritual development of experienced practitioners as well as new students.
The center has authentic Buddhist teachers, both local and visiting, who represent an authentic and unbroken lineage of Buddhist training.
THIS week at gar drolma
Gar Drolma Schedule Monday May 14th- Sunday May 20th 2012
Monday
Chenrezik Practice & Achi Chokyi Drolma | Time: 6:00-7:30pm
with Khenpo Samdrup
The Chenrezig mantra OM MANI PADME HUNG HRI means "May the Jewel (of Compassion and Wisdom) arise in the Lotus (of one's purified body, speech and mind)." By chanting Chenrezig's mantra, practitioners acquire a vast amount of merit, which is then dedicated toward the enlightenment of all beings.
Tuesday
Non-Denominational Meditation Instruction | Time: 6:00-7:00pm
with Khenpo Samdrup
A member of our local Sangha will present the basics of a meditation practice that can be used within many religious contexts. Calm-abiding meditation is similar to certain Christian practices such as centering prayer, for example, and we welcome participation from Buddhists and non-Buddhists.
This is a wonderful opportunity for new students as well as those more experienced.
Wednesday
Open Meditation | Time: 6:00-6:30pm
Beginner's Teaching | Time: 6:30 -7:30pm
with Khenpo Samdrup
The topic of teaching this week will be on the Two Truths. The Two Truths are one of the foundational teachings of the Buddhist philosophy. All of the Buddhist teachings and all phenomena are contained within this teaching of the Two Truths, the relative truth and ultimate truth.
Join us this evening if you are new to the dharma or more experienced to learn about these precious and profound teachings.
Thursday
with Khenpo Samdrup
Chenrezik Practice & Achi Chokyi Drolma | Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Friday
Center Closed
Saturday
Center Closed
Sunday
Temple Open | Time: 8:30am
NEWCOMER ORIENTATION | Time: 9:00-9:45am
Held in the lower level meditation room
Led by a local member of the Sangha, this is a perfect time to come learn about the center. We will discuss the basics of Gar Drolma, what we teach and answer any questions about Buddhism and/or our programming. There is also a short meditation instruction for anyone interested.
Open Meditation | Time: 9:00-9:45am
Held in the Temple
During open meditation practice individuals are welcome to come to the temple for silent meditation, shinay or their own mantra meditation practice.
White Tara & Achi Practice | Time: 10:00-11:15am
with Khenpo Samdrup
White Tara is always depicted as a peaceful deity. White Tara's special function is to promote long life, both for the practitioner and for others.
Mother Achi was a grandmother of Lord Jigton Sumgon, founder of the Drikung Lineage. She is a great dharma protector of the Buddha's teachings.
Dharma Discussion:
Drikung Kaygu Lineage Thangkas| Time: 11:30am-12:15pm
with Khenpo Samdrup
Please join us for this very special discussion and share in seeing these precious thangkas. In 2006, His Holiness the 37th Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang directed Ven. Bargyal Tsang Konchok Norbu to produce prints of all the thangka paintings of the glorious Drikung Kagyu lineage. Six years later and many trips into Tibet the project has been completed. Khenpo will discuss the thangkas and give us insight into the unbroken stream of blessings of the Drikung Kaygu masters.
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