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SUMMARY:Understand Your Own True Nature: Vajrayogini
DESCRIPTION:Understand Your Own True Nature: Vajrayogini\nThe practice of Vajrayogini is a profound\, powerful means to achieve a deeper understanding of the true nature of phenomena. Her unique appearance\, ornaments and implements symbolize various aspects of achieving the wisdom mind\, including cutting through afflictive emotions and discursive thoughts as we gain insight into our ultimate nature.   \nVajrayogini represents the wisdom nature of mind and she appears in many forms\, including Achi Chokyi Drolma\, our tradition’s protectress. Her practice is taught to be a quick method of attaining enlightenment for the benefit of others. Achi Chokyi Drolma is the protectoress of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and grandmother of its founder\, Lord Jigten Sumgon. Her birth was prophesized in the Chakrasamvara tantra which stated\, “The head of the Karma Dakinis will come to the area of Tidro cave in Drikung. This will be a Nirmanakaya manifestation of Vajrayogini.” She vowed to protect the teachings of the Buddha and swiftly accomplishes the removal of obstacles for practitioners.  \nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will be offering teachings and practice instructions for this popular tantric practice that is one of the principal practices to be completed during 3-year retreats. \nSchedule \nFriday\, March 29\, 7:00 – 9:00pm\nAchi Chokyi Drolma Empowerment\nSaturday\, March 30\, 10:00-noon  Lunch 12:00-1:30*\, 1:30-4:30pm\nVajrayogini Teachings & Practice\nSunday\, March 31\, 10:00-noon  Lunch 12:00-1:30*\, 1:30-4:30pm\nVajrayogini Teachings & Practice\n*Lunch is included and will be served in the lower level. Join us for a beautiful meal with the community. \nRetreat Fees \nRetreat Fee: $25 per day $40 for weekend\nStudents: $12 per day $20 for weekend \nRegistration is at the door. \nIf you are interested in attending the retreat and need any financial assistance\, we can accommodate your needs. Contact us at info@gardrolma.org for more information. \nSee all 2019 Gar Drolma Events with Khenpo.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/understand-your-own-true-nature-vajrayogini/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019 Khenpo Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190317T120000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Phowa Practice
DESCRIPTION:Introducing monthly Phowa practice at Gar Drolma\, starting Sunday\, September 23rd.\nFor the first time\, Gar Drolma will offer a monthly Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo practice\, every third Sunday from noon—1:00 p.m. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche has requested that only those who have received the Phowa transmission from a teacher attend this special practice. \nOptions for those who have not yet received the Phowa transmission:\nThis popular practice helps assure a more positive rebirth\, or possibly even attainment of Amitabha Pureland\, at the time of death. If you are interested in this practice\, but do not have the transmission yet\, here’s what you can do now: \n\nContact us at info@gardrolma.org to meet with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche to receive the instructions when possible or sign up for the next Phowa retreat held at Gar Drolma. You will be notified when it occurs.\n Attend our monthly Amitabha practice the first Sunday of every month from noon—1:00 p.m. (However in October only\, it will be the second Sunday\, October 14.)\nSubmit names to be added to our book of those remembered at our monthly Amitabha & Phowa practices. Merit of these practices will be dedicated in their honor.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/monthly-phowa-practice/2019-03-17/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190311
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SUMMARY:The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva (Part 2) & Guidance in Calm Abiding Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva (Part 2) & Guidance in Calm Abiding Meditation\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will continue his teachings on The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. \nAdditionally\, he will offer instruction and guidance in the practice of Calm Abiding Meditation (Shamata). This foundational practice allows us to bring mind to rest in a state of tranquility and ease\, making all subsequent practices easier and more effective. \nSchedule\nSaturday\, March 9\, 10:00-noon  Lunch 12:00-1:30*\, 1:30-4:30pm\nThe 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva\nSunday\, March 10\, 10:00-noon  Lunch 12:00-1:30*\, 1:30-4:30pm\nThe 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva\n*Lunch is included and will be served in the lower level. Join us for a beautiful meal with the community. \nRetreat Fees \nRetreat Fee: $25 per day $40 for weekend\nStudents: $12 per day $20 for weekend \nRegistration is at the door. \nIf you are interested in attending the retreat and need any financial assistance\, we can accommodate your needs. Contact us at info@gardrolma.org for more information. \nSee all 2019 Gar Drolma Events with Khenpo.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/the-37-practices-of-a-bodhisattva-guidance-in-calm-abiding-meditation/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T150000
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SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice
DESCRIPTION:1st Sunday of the each month \nIn this practice one visualizes Amitabha and his retinue and recites his six syllable mantra. Through this practice we purify our obscurations and accumulate merit and wisdom while cultivating the causes for rebirth in Dewachen\, Amitabha’s pureland. \nThis is a traditional practice associated with death and dying in many Mahayana and Vajrayana buddhist traditions. \nDuring this event we will offer prayers and the lighting of candles for beings who have recently deceased and for all beings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/buddha-amitabha-practice-2019-03-03/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190304
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SUMMARY:37 Practices of a Bodhisattva  (Part 1) & How to Develop the Heart of Ultimate Compassion
DESCRIPTION:The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva (Part One) & How to Develop the Heart of Ultimate Compassion\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will teach from the beloved text\, The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva\, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta). Garchen Rinpoche has said these practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and recommends that we read\, contemplate and practice this text daily. \nAdditionally\, Khenpo will give instruction in and lead the practice of Chenrezig\, the Buddha of Compassion. This practice cultivates wisdom and compassion through visualization\, mantra recitation\, and meditation. \nSchedule\nSaturday\, March 2 \, 10:00-noon  Lunch 12:00-1:30*\, 1:30-4:30pm\nThe 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva\nSunday\, March 3\, 10:00-noon  Lunch 12:00-1:30*\, 1:30-3:00pm\nThe 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva\n*Lunch is included and will be served in the lower level. Join us for a beautiful meal with the community.\nSunday\, March 3\, 3:00 – 4:00pm Buddha Amitabha Practice with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche \nRetreat Fees \nRetreat Fee: $25 per day $40 for weekend\nStudents: $12 per day $20 for weekend \nRegistration is at the door. \nIf you are interested in attending the retreat and need any financial assistance\, we can accommodate your needs. Contact us at info@gardrolma.org for more information. \nSee all 2019 Gar Drolma Events with Khenpo.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/how-to-develop-the-heart-of-ultimate-compassion/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019 Khenpo Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T120000
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SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice
DESCRIPTION:1st Sunday of the each month \nIn this practice one visualizes Amitabha and his retinue and recites his six syllable mantra. Through this practice we purify our obscurations and accumulate merit and wisdom while cultivating the causes for rebirth in Dewachen\, Amitabha’s pureland. \nThis is a traditional practice associated with death and dying in many Mahayana and Vajrayana buddhist traditions. \nDuring this event we will offer prayers and the lighting of candles for beings who have recently deceased and for all beings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/buddha-amitabha-practice-2019-01-06/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190107
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SUMMARY:Preliminary Practices (Ngondro)by Garchen Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Preliminary Practices (Ngondro) of  The Profound Five-fold Path of Mahamudra composed by Garchen Rinpoche\nKhenpo will give the transmission and instructions for the preliminary practices (ngondro) of the Five-fold Mahamudra composed by Garchen Rinpoche. Engaging in this suite of practices purifies the mind of negativity and gathers the accumulations of merit and wisdom. This purification process creates receptivity to the more subtle methods of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. \nSchedule\nSaturday\, Jan. 5\, 10:00-noon  Lunch 12:00-1:30*\, 1:30-4:30pm\nNgondro Teachings & Practice\nSunday\, Jan. 6\, 10:00-noon  Lunch 12:00-1:30*\, 1:30-4:30pm\nNgondro Teachings & Practice\n*Lunch is included and will be served in the lower level. Join us for a beautiful meal with the community. \nRetreat Fees \nRetreat Fee: $25 per day $40 for weekend\nStudents: $12 per day $20 for weekend \nRegistration is at the door. \nIf you are interested in attending the retreat and need any financial assistance\, we can accommodate your needs. Contact us at info@gardrolma.org for more information. \nSee all 2019 Gar Drolma Events with Khenpo.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/preliminary-practices-ngondroby-garchen-rinpoche/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019 Khenpo Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181231
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SUMMARY:Two Days of Long-Life Practices Honoring H.E. Garchen Rinpoche  Led by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Please join Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Saturday December 29th & Sunday December 30th\, for two days of auspicious long-life practices honoring our beloved teacher\, H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. To express our heartfelt appreciation\, gratitude and love for our center’s root teacher\, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will lead us in White Tara mantra recitation and practice each day. \nOur practices will be part of a broader initiative by the international sangha to honor the long-life of our precious\, masterful guide on the Buddhist path. This includes Garchen Institute’s Long-Life Ceremony the same weekend. Your mantra accumulation totals can be submitted to the Garchen Institute website at https://garchen.net/ \nNOTE: This event will not be streamed. If you are not local please visit Garchen Buddhist Center website for their Winter Teachings including the Long Life Ceremony for Garchen Rinpoche in Arizona. \nPlease feel free to stop by the center for whatever time you have available to share in the White Tara mantra accumulation! \nSCHEDULE: \nSaturday\, December 29th & Sunday\, December 30th \n10:00 am—Noon White Tara Mantra Recitation & Accumulation \nNoon—1:30 pm Lunch at the Center \n1:30 pm—3:00 pm White Tara Mantra Recitation & Accumulation continues \n3:30 pm—5:00 pm White Tara Mantra Recitation & Accumulation continues
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/two-days-of-long-life-practices-honoring-h-e-garchen-rinpoche-led-by-khenpo-samdup/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019 Khenpo Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181111T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T221403Z
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SUMMARY:Vajrakilaya Retreat with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the weekend retreat of Vajrakilaya\, the wrathful manifestation of Vajrasattva\, the deity of purification.  Dates: Friday Nov. 9\, Saturday Nov. 10 and Sunday Nov. 11\n \nThe transformation that occurs when the afflictive emotions are subdued with sharp discriminating awareness is the arising of the wrathful deities…The wrathful deities are infuriated with compassion. They are not angry. They are like a mother taming a mischievous child…Their compassion is even more intense than the compassion of peaceful deities.  ~ H.E. Garchen Rinpoche ~ \nIn today’s world\, anxieties about our personal life and world conditions can disturb our peace of mind. The practice of Vajrakilaya acts as a powerful means to remove personal inner & outer obstacles to peace\, happiness and enlightenment while promoting the well-being of the world community as a whole. \nEven more auspiciously\, we will be practicing Vajrakilaya simultaneously with our sister sangha\, Garchen Buddhist Institute\, to magnify the impact of our efforts. \nSchedule:\nFriday\, November 9\, 7:00-9:00 p.m.   Vajrakilaya Empowerment \nSaturday\, November 10\, 10:00-noon\, Lunch 12:00 – 1:30*\, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Vajrakilaya Teachings  & Practice  \nSunday\, November 11\, 10:00-noon\, Lunch 12:00 – 1:30*\, 1:30 – 4:30p.m. Vajrakilaya Teachings & Practice \n*Lunch will be served \nRetreat Fee: $25 per day $50 for weekend\nStudents: $12 per day $25 for weekend\nRegistration is at the door.\n\nIf you are interested in attending the retreat and need any financial assistance\, we can accommodate your needs. Contact us at info@gardrolma.org for more information.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/vajrakilaya-retreat-with-khenpo-samdup/2018-11-11/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Essence of Mahayana,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181101
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181030T142744Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Halloween!
DESCRIPTION:No events tonight so you can be home to hand out candy 🙂
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/happy-halloween/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T210000
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SUMMARY:Radically Happy: A User's guide to the Mind
DESCRIPTION:Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon will introduce us to their new book\,  Radically Happy: A User’s guide to the Mind\n \n\n\n\nUPDATE: We have just learned that Phakchok Rinpoche will not be able to attend the talk in Yellow Springs this evening (10/29). Unfortunately a close family member of his is critically ill and in the hospital\, thus Rinpoche needs to be present with them now. He was not able to attend the talks in San Francisco\, Chicago and Michigan as well.  However\, his coauthor Erric Solomon did give the Radically Happy talks in those cities and will also speak here in Yellow Springs t‌oni‌gh‌t. ‌ We look forward to seeing you at the talk.\n\n\n\n\n\nEast meets West in this fresh\, modern take on a timeless challenge: how to find contentment and meaning in life. \nIn Radically Happy\, a meditating Silicon Valley entrepreneur teams up with a young\, insightful\, and traditionally educated Tibetan Rinpoche. Together they present a path to radical happiness—a sense of well-being that you can access anytime but especially when life is challenging. Using mindfulness techniques and accessible meditations\, personal stories and scientific studies\, you’ll get to know your own mind and experience how a slight shift in your perspective can create a radical shift in your life.  \nInstructors\n\n  \nQUOTES: \n“Radically Happy brings the new and the old together in a beautiful way. The combination helps us understand how meditation\, kindness\, and wisdom can make a real difference\, moment to moment in daily life.”   – Yongey Mingyur Rinpcohe \nPraise for Radically Happy: \n“Meditators or not\, we all need an easy-to-use\, pragmatic operator’s manual for the mind. You’ve found it here.”   – Daniel Goleman and Tara Bennett-Goleman \n  \n[ddownload id=”7369″ text=”Download a Flyer”]
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/radically-happy-a-users-guide-to-the-mind/
LOCATION:Antioch College\, Glen Helen Building\, Corry Street\, Yellow Springs\, OH\, 45387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall Deep Cleaning Day
DESCRIPTION:Come Together and Sparkle…\n \n\nPlease join our “deep clean” \nSa‌tur‌day\, October 20th\, 9:0‌0am -12:00pm‌\nLunch will be provided!!\n  \nThis will be our Fall clean up day to make the center sparkle. \nPlease come!  Many hands make light work!  \nThanks very much!  \nSalli Marsh\,  Gar Drolma Cleaning Queen \n  \nFor more information:  info@gardrolma.org | tel. 513-604-3723  \nMay all beings benefit thru our actions!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/fall-deep-cleaning-day/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T130000
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SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice
DESCRIPTION:1st Sunday of the each month \nIn this practice one visualizes Amitabha and his retinue and recites his six syllable mantra. Through this practice we purify our obscurations and accumulate merit and wisdom while cultivating the causes for rebirth in Dewachen\, Amitabha’s pureland. \nThis is a traditional practice associated with death and dying in many Mahayana and Vajrayana buddhist traditions. \nDuring this event we will offer prayers and the lighting of candles for beings who have recently deceased and for all beings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/buddha-amitabha-practice-2018-10-07/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T173000
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SUMMARY:Sangha Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sunday October 7th\nTime: 4:00-5:30pm\nDinner provided \nCurious about what is going on at Gar Drolma? Want to ask questions or comment about programming? Or maybe you just want to join us for a meal and socialize! \nIf so\, the Gar Drolma Board would like to invite everyone to a Sangha information sharing session on Sunday the 7th of Octo‌ber at 4:00PM. The meeting is scheduled to last 90 minutes and a pizza dinner will be provided! \nFeedback from prior sessions of these meetings has been overwhelmingly positive so please consider joining in for an informative and fun evening with friends. \nThe agenda items for this meeting will be: \n\nReview of Recent Achievements and Successes\nFinancial Overview\nUpcoming Activities\nQuestions* & Answers\n\n*In order to provide you with the most informative answer to your questions and best facilitate a timely session\, please forward any question you may have ahead of time to one of the Board members or email us at info@gardrolma.org. (Of course you can still ask questions at the meeting\, this request is more focused on a question you may have ahead of time). \nWith Kind Regards\,\nKhenpo\, Deb\, Mike\, Michael\, Mel\, Trey\, Mary and Gary
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/sangha-meeting/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181008
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
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SUMMARY:How to Deepen Your Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:Shamata\, Vipassana and Walking Meditation Retreat with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\nSaturday and Sunday:\n10am-12pm \n12pm-1:30pm (Lunch\, included with registration)\n1:30pm-4:30pm \nWhether you are starting or deepening your meditation practice\, this retreat will offer a casual\, environment in which to receive instructions and personally interact with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. We will sit in a circle and have the opportunity to immediately practice his instructions for Shamata(single-pointed concentration)\, Vipassana(insight meditation) and Walking Meditation that takes your practice beyond the cushion. \nRetreat Fee: $25 per day $40 for weekend\nStudents: $12 per day  $20 for weekend\nRegistration is at the door. \nIf you are interested in attending the retreat and need any financial assistance\, we can accommodate your needs. Contact us at info@gardrolma.org or 513-604-3723 for more information.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/how-to-deepen-your-meditation-practice/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181001
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T154059Z
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SUMMARY:Vajrapani Empowerment\, Generation and Completion Stage Instructions
DESCRIPTION:Friday:\n7:00 – 8:00 pm \nSaturday and Sunday:\n10am-12pm \n12pm-1:30pm (Lunch\, included with registration)\n1:30pm-4:30pm \n\nOn Friday night Khenpo will give the empowerment of Vajrapani\, the Buddha of enlightened power. This ritual introduces participants to the enlightened nature of our body\, speech\, and mind and authorizes us to practice the visualization\, mantra recitation\, and meditation of Vajrapani. The practice of the wrathful buddha Vajrapani is utilized to dispel obstacles and negativity and create positive conditions for progress on the path to enlightenment.\nOn Saturday morning Khenpo will give the oral transmission of the liturgical practice (sadhana) of Vajrapani\, teach how to perform it\, and lead group practice. During the practice sessions Khenpo will also offer instruction in other meditation methods such as the generation of love\, calm abiding\, and insight meditation. He will explain how to blend these with meditation on Vajrapani.\nSessions on Saturday afternoon\, Sunday morning\, and Sunday afternoon will be dedicated to continued explanation and practice of the sadhana of Vajrapani.\n\nRetreat Fee: \n$25 per day\, $40 for weekend\nStudents – $12 per day\,  $20 for weekend \nRegistration is at the door. Lunch is included. \nIf you are interested in attending the retreat and need any financial assistance\, we can accommodate your needs. Contact us at info@gardrolma.org or call 513-604-3723 for more information. \nSee Full Curriculum Schedule Here.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/vajrapani-empowerment-teachings-practice/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Essence of Mahayana,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180827
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T165044Z
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SUMMARY:Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice
DESCRIPTION:“The Standing Blade of Grass”\n10am-12pm \n12pm-1:30pm (Lunch\, included with registration)\n1:30pm-4:30pm \nThe Phowa practice is the most direct and quickest method by which one may be assured of a positive rebirth and possible enlightenment at the time of death. During this retreat\, attendees will have the same opportunity of receiving and practicing the Phowa transmission and teachings as did many hundreds-of-thousands of Tibetans and other practitioners around the world. Also included in the retreat will be the Nyingma Lineage Phowa transmission that Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche received from Khenpo Munsel. \nKhenpo will explain the stages of death from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective\, including the signs that accompany each stage and techniques that allow practitioners to use the process of death as an opportunity for realization. Additionally\, Khenpo will give the transmission for Phowa (transference) this technique allows accomplished practitioners to die consciously and transfer their consciousness to the pure realm of Amitabha Buddha.  \nAfter receiving this transmission\, students engage in diligent practice until unmistakable physical signs of accomplishment occur\, the arising of these signs indicate that the practitioner will be able to successfully implement the practice at the actual time of death.  \nRetreat Fee per person: $25/day\, $40/weekend\nStudents: $12/day\,  $20/weekend \nRegistration is at the door. Lunch is included. \nIf you are interested in attending the retreat and need any financial assistance\, we can accommodate your needs. Contact us at info@gardrolma.org for more information. \nSee Full Curriculum Schedule Here.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/great-drikung-phowa-chenmo-practice/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Essence of Mahayana,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
CREATED:20180815T172427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T172427Z
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SUMMARY:Picnic and Achi Smoke Offering
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join in a community picnic and Achi smoke offering on Sunday August 19 starting at 12:00pm\, following the morning Medicine Buddha teachings and practice. \nPlease bring a vegetarian dish to share. Activities will be held at Samtem House\,  Holly Ave\, behind the temple. \nWe look forward to enjoying some time together as a community\, and sharing in the August days of summer.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/picnic-and-achi-smoke-offering/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180820
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
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SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Empowerment\, Teachings and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\n10am-12pm \n12pm-1:30pm (Lunch\, included with registration)\n1:30pm-4:30pm \nSunday\n10am-12pm \n\nOn Saturday morning Khenpo will give the empowerment of Medicine Buddha\, the Buddha of Healing. This ritual introduces participants to the enlightened nature of our body\, speech\, and mind and authorizes us to practice the visualization\, mantra recitation\, and meditation of Medicine Buddha. The practice of the peaceful Medicine Buddha is a profound method of purifying the subtle causes of illness for oneself and others.\nOn Saturday afternoon Khenpo will give the oral transmission of the liturgical practice (sadhana) of Medicine Buddha\, teach how to perform it\, and lead group practice. During the practice sessions Khenpo will also offer instruction in other meditation methods such as the generation of love\, calm abiding\, and insight meditation. He will explain how to blend these with meditation on Medicine Buddha.\nSunday morning will be dedicated to continued explanation and practice of the sadhana of Medicine Buddha.\n\nRetreat Fee per person: $25/day\, $40/weekend\nStudents: $12/day\,  $20/weekend \nRegistration is at the door. Lunch is included. \nIf you are interested in attending the retreat and need any financial assistance\, we can accommodate your needs. Contact us at info@gardrolma.org for more information. \nSee Full Curriculum Schedule Here.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/medicine-buddha-empowerment-teachings-practice/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Essence of Mahayana,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180618
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
CREATED:20180604T175303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T180148Z
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SUMMARY:Chenrezig Empowerment\, Teachings\, and Practice
DESCRIPTION:10am-12pm \n12pm-1:30pm (Lunch\, included with registration)\n1:30pm-4:30pm \n\nOn Saturday morning Khenpo will give the empowerment of Chenrezig\, the Buddha of Compassion. This ritual introduces participants to the enlightened nature of our body\, speech\, and mind and authorizes us to practice the visualization\, mantra recitation\, and meditation of Chenrezig. The practice of the peaceful Buddha Chenrezig is renowned as powerful method to nurture positive qualities of love and compassion\, and wisdom.\nOn Saturday afternoon Khenpo will give the oral transmission of the liturgical practice (sadhana) of Chenrezig\, teach how to perform it\, and lead group practice. During the practice sessions Khenpo will also offer instruction in other meditation methods such as the generation of love\, calm abiding\, and insight meditation. He will explain how to blend these with meditation on Chenrezig.\nSunday morning and afternoon will be dedicated to continued explanation and practice of the sadhana of Chenrezig.\n\nRetreat Fee: $25 per day $40 for weekend\nStudents: $12 per day  $20 for weekend \nRegistration is at the door. Lunch is included. \nIf you are interested in attending the retreat and need any financial assistance\, we can accommodate your needs. Contact us at info@gardrolma.org for more information. \nSee Full Curriculum Schedule Here.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/chenrezig-empowerment-teachings-practice/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Essence of Mahayana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
CREATED:20180529T150919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T150919Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Saga Dawa
DESCRIPTION:Join us to‌‌ni‌gh‌t ‌‌T‌u‌e‌sday M‌ay 2‌9‌th from 7:‌00pm-8:‌30pm‌ to Celebrate Saga Dawa as a community thru practice\, prayers and meditation. \nSaga Dawa:\nA Month of Honoring the Buddha’s Life\nSaga Dawa observations take place in the fourth Tibetan month\, which in 201‌8 begins on ‌M‌a‌y 16‌‌th and ends on Ju‌ne 13‌th‌. Most holy of all is the full moon day of Saga Dawa\, the 15th day of the month\, which is the date most commonly associated with not only Buddha’s birth but also his enlightenment and parinirvana. \nDuring this month practitioners place special emphasis on Dharma practice like circumambulation of monasteries and stupas\, prostrations\, taking precepts\, reciting mantras\, offering mandalas\, doing sadhanas and saving animals lives\, etc. Traditionally\, the Buddha’s birth\, enlightenment and entry into Nirvana at his death are observed together on the 15th day of Saga Dawa\, which this year falls on ‌‌Tu‌es‌d‌ay M‌ay 29‌th‌. All the merits of virtuous actions done on this day are multiplied one hundred million times. \nMay the benefits for all beings be endless!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/celebrate-saga-dawa/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
CREATED:20180117T160915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T151450Z
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SUMMARY:Pith Instructions and Lama Chopa
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 20th 9:00am – 12:00pm\n(lunch break Noon – 2:30pm)\nJigten Sumgon’s Song of Realization The Five-Fold Mahamudra\nSunday\, May 20th 2:30pm to 5:30pm\nLama Chopa Puja With Tsok and Kata offering
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/mahamudra-refuge-lama-chopa/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Spring 18 Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T173000
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SUMMARY:Pith Instructions and Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 19th\, 9am to 5:30pm\n(lunch break Noon – 2:30pm)\nPith Instructions\nSaturday\, May 19th\, 2:30pm to 4:00pm\nJigten Sumgon’s Song of Realization The Five-Fold Mahamudra\nSaturday\, May 19th\, 4:00pm to 5:30pm\nRefuge Ceremony\n  \nGarchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel. These teachings will present the experiential understanding of these special instructions that Rinpoche developed over more than 20 years of rigorous practice while in prison. These teachings will include all aspects of the path including various practices of Dzogchen and Mahamudra. \nKhenpo samdup explains the nature of these teachings as follows: \n“It is important to understand the definition of pith instructions. Pith instructions are a very special teaching that is given from the root guru to his close students. These instructions are made up of few words but express a profound meaning and can have an immediate\, transformative effect on the student’s mind. These teachings are not from a story from a 1000 years ago\, they are from the 20th century\, from a person alive today sharing his own direct experience and deep accomplishment. I was encouraged to request these teachings for the benefit of  many students now and in the future. \nAfter receiving these teachings from Garchen Rinpoche\, he will single pointedly bring them all together thru the instruction of Five Fold Path Mahamudra based on Jigten Sumgon’s Song of Realization.\, this will provide a path for students to be able to easily practice these instructions in their daily life.”
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/pith-instructions-h-e-g-r-s-root-gurus-3/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Spring 18 Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180422T153443Z
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SUMMARY:Tsok Offering Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:For the Long-life of Garchen Rinpoche\nBhum Tsok Ganachakra Guru Rinpoche Puja is dedicated to the long-life of H.E.Garchen Rinpoche.  Khenpo Tenpa Darje\, throne successor to Khenpo Munsel\, at Chokhot Pemai Thang Monastery\, has kindly advised the offering of Bhum Tsok recitations to invoke the blessings of Guru Rinpoche Padmaambhava. \nBhum Tsok puja is powerful for transforming anger and impure objects in the mind to manifest as purified perception of non-dual\, liberated thought to remove outer\, inner\, and secret obstacles. \nAdditional items of fruit\, flowers\, and small finger foods are welcomed to be placed on the altar and offered to all beings at the conclusion of the four-session puja. \nFour Sessions:\nThursday and Friday\nMay 10 & 11\nMay 17 & 18\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \n 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/tsok-offering-ceremony/2018-05-18/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring 18 Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
CREATED:20180117T155847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T145713Z
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SUMMARY:Pith Instructions
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 17th\, 9am to 5:30 pm\nFriday\, May 18th\, 9am to 5:30 pm\n(Each day there will be a lunch break from Noon – 2:30pm)\nGarchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel. These teachings will present the experiential understanding of these special instructions that Rinpoche developed over more than 20 years of rigorous practice while in prison. These teachings will include all aspects of the path including various practices of Dzogchen and Mahamudra. \nKhenpo samdup explains the nature of these teachings as follows: \n“It is important to understand the definition of pith instructions. Pith instructions are a very special teaching that is given from the root guru to his close students. These instructions are made up of few words but express a profound meaning and can have an immediate\, transformative effect on the student’s mind. These teachings are not from a story from a 1000 years ago\, they are from the 20th century\, from a person alive today sharing his own direct experience and deep accomplishment. I was encouraged to request these teachings for the benefit of  many students now and in the future. \nAfter receiving these teachings from Garchen Rinpoche\, he will single pointedly bring them all together thru the instruction of Five Fold Path Mahamudra based on Jigten Sumgon’s Song of Realization.\, this will provide a path for students to be able to easily practice these instructions in their daily life.”
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/pith-instructions-h-e-g-r-s-root-gurus-2/2018-05-18/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Spring 18 Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180513T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
CREATED:20180117T155043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T145629Z
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SUMMARY:Pith Instructions
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 11th\, 9am to 5:30 pm\nSaturday\, May 12th\, 9am to 5:30 pm\nSunday\, May 13th\, 9am to 5:30 pm\n(Each day there will be a lunch break from Noon – 2:30pm)\nGarchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel. These teachings will present the experiential understanding of these special instructions that Rinpoche developed over more than 20 years of rigorous practice while in prison. These teachings will include all aspects of the path including various practices of Dzogchen and Mahamudra. \nKhenpo samdup explains the nature of these teachings as follows: \n“It is important to understand the definition of pith instructions. Pith instructions are a very special teaching that is given from the root guru to his close students. These instructions are made up of few words but express a profound meaning and can have an immediate\, transformative effect on the student’s mind. These teachings are not from a story from a 1000 years ago\, they are from the 20th century\, from a person alive today sharing his own direct experience and deep accomplishment. I was encouraged to request these teachings for the benefit of  many students now and in the future. \nAfter receiving these teachings from Garchen Rinpoche\, he will single pointedly bring them all together thru the instruction of Five Fold Path Mahamudra based on Jigten Sumgon’s Song of Realization.\, this will provide a path for students to be able to easily practice these instructions in their daily life.”
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/pith-instructions-h-e-g-r-s-root-gurus/2018-05-13/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Spring 18 Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140333
CREATED:20180117T154721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T141803Z
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SUMMARY:Wrathful Padmasambava Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 10th 2:30pm to 5:30pm\nRemoval of Obstacles\, Wrathful Padmasmabhava Empowerment and Teachings\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche explains:: \n“Why do we do this empowerment of Wrathful Padmasambhava? \nWe will have the Wrathful Padmasambhava empowerment\, because we aspire that when we are receiving these teaching from Garchen Rinpoche we will not have any obstacles and in the future when we are practicing these instructions we will be free of obstacles. In order to create these conditions we will have the empowerment of Wrathful Padmasambhava\, a powerful practice for removing all obstacles.”
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/guru-dragpo-empowerment/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Spring 18 Retreat
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SUMMARY:Amitabha Practice and Jang Chog Ritual
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 6th\, 9am to 5:30 pm\n(lunch break Noon to 2:30pm)\nBoundless Light Buddha Amitabha\, Jang Chog Ritual \nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche explains the importance of Amitabha’s teachings and practice: \n\n“On Sunday we have Amitabha practice and Jang Chog ritual. Throughout this year many people have passed away. Furthermore\, we are also all going to die. Amitabha practice is an easy way to liberate ourselves and others. Amitabha’s pureland is less difficult to reach than other purelands. In addition Garchen Rinpoche will do many dedications and make aspirations for those that have passed away. \n“The Jang Chog Rituals will be a part of the practice and this has two aspects;  one is to connect those who have died with the blessings of Amitabha creating the causes for a positive rebirth. The second aspect is removing obstacles at the time of our death\, even if at that time no one practices on our behalf. Garche Rinpoche is a realized master and has completely accomplished the practices of Achi Chokyi Drolma and Amitabha Buddha.  Therefore\, doing these practices with Rinpoche brings boundless benefits to all beings\, both the living and those who have passed away.” \n\nSPONSOR A PUJA DURING  AMITABHA (and ACHI) PRACTICES \n\nDuring these practices students may make financial offerings to sponsor the puja (ritual practice) for one’s personal benefit\, that of another such as a family member\, a deceased loved one or for anyone suffering in need of support. Additionally\, financial offerings of any amount\, small or large can be made to sponsor the puja and make a connection to these sublime practices. \nSponsoring pujas is traditional way to gather the accumulation of merit and purify obscurations that prevent spiritual development and realization. In this way students can participate in the ritual practice and receive its blessings from anywhere in the world. Garchen Rinpoche and many other masters have explained that participating in pujas through sponsorship is a powerful way to gather merit and is as beneficial as performing the puja one’s self. \n 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/6700/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Spring 18 Retreat
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SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Teaching and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 5\,  9 am to 5:30 pm\n(lunch break Noon – 2:30 pm)\nA Message from Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche regarding Achi Chokyi Drolma\n\n“Achi Chokyi Drolma is a very powerful dharma protector and swiftly accomplishes removing obstacles\, she is the thousand Buddha’s protector and a special protector of the Drikung Kagyu Tradition. As a dharma protector\, she assists practioners who pray to her. At this time in our world\, we need a protector that can help us remove obstacles and create conditions to decrease suffering and benefit all beings. When we practice with Garchen Rinpoche\, a realized master\, who has accomplished this practice\, the benefits are immeasurable.” \n\nSPONSOR A PUJA DURING  ACHI (and AMITABHA) PRACTICES\n\n\n\nDuring these practices students may make financial offerings to sponsor the puja (ritual practice) for one’s personal benefit\, that of another such as a family member\, a deceased loved one or for anyone suffering in need of support. Additionally\, financial offerings of any amount\, small or large can be made to sponsor the puja and make a connection to these sublime practices.\n\nSponsoring pujas is traditional way to gather the accumulation of merit and purify obscurations that prevent spiritual development and realization. In this way students can participate in the ritual practice and receive its blessings from anywhere in the world. Garchen Rinpoche and many other masters have explained that participating in pujas through sponsorship is a powerful way to gather merit and is as beneficial as performing the puja one’s self.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/achi-chokyi-drolma-teaching-practice/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Spring 18 Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180504T180000
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SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 4th\, 6 to 8pm\nAchi Chokyi Drolma Empowerment\nPacifying Negative Emotions and Removing Obstacles in our Life and the World \nA Message from Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche regarding Achi Chokyi Drolma\n\n“Achi Chokyi Drolma is a very powerful dharma protector and swiftly accomplishes removing obstacles\, she is the thousand Buddha’s protector and a special protector of the Drikung Kagyu Tradition. As a dharma protector\, she assists practioners who pray to her. At this time in our world\, we need a protector that can help us remove obstacles and create conditions to decrease suffering and benefit all beings. When we practice with Garchen Rinpoche\, a realized master\, who has accomplished this practice\, the benefits are immeasurable.” \n\nSPONSOR A PUJA DURING ACHI (and AMITABHA) PRACTICES \n \nDuring these practices students may make financial offerings to sponsor the puja (ritual practice) for one’s personal benefit\, that of another such as a family member\, a deceased loved one or for anyone suffering in need of support. Additionally\, financial offerings of any amount\, small or large can be made to sponsor the puja and make a connection to these sublime practices. \nSponsoring pujas is traditional way to gather the accumulation of merit and purify obscurations that prevent spiritual development and realization. In this way students can participate in the ritual practice and receive its blessings from anywhere in the world. Garchen Rinpoche and many other masters have explained that participating in pujas through sponsorship is a powerful way to gather merit and is as beneficial as performing the puja one’s self.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/garchen-rinpoche-spring-18-retreat/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Spring 18 Retreat
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