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SUMMARY:Heart Sutra\, The Perfection of Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Bestowed by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 16\, 2022 \n\n\n\nThis weekend join our sister center Drikung Dharma Surya\,  ‌JULY 16‌th 1‌:00-2‌:30‌pm E‌DT to receive this very special and profound teaching streamed live as H.E. Garchen Rinpoche bestows the Heart Sutra from Arizona. \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Downloads\n\n\n\nClick here to download the Drikung Kagyu Prayer Book\, The Sutra of the heart of the Glorious Lady Prajñāpāramitā (p. 36)
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/heart-sutra-the-perfection-of-wisdom/
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SUMMARY:Vajrapani Empowerment & Teachings Weekend Event
DESCRIPTION:Vajrapani Empowerment & Teachingswith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche  \n\n\n\nSaturday\, July 9 and Sunday\, July 10\, 2022 \n\n\n\nKhenpo will be teaching at our sister center\, Garchen Meditation Centre in Canada over the next t‌hr‌ee w‌ee‌ken‌ds. He will be bestowing empowerments\, leading pujas\, and giving teachings on three very important Bodhisattvas continuing this w‌e‌eke‌nd with Vajrapani. ‌ \n\n\n\n“Buddhahood is attained because of bodhicitta\, which is brought forth out of compassion. Compassion is brought forth out of love.” \n\n\n\n~ Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche~  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.Please know that your donation brings great benefit tothe entire Sangha.  \n\n\n\nThank you! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo Library for Vajrapani Teachings and Practice
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/vajrapani-weekend-event/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Self Liberation Through Seeing with Naked Awareness
DESCRIPTION:with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKhenpo will be teaching at our sister center\, Garchen Meditation Centrein Canada over the next t‌hr‌ee w‌ee‌ken‌ds. He will be bestowing empowerments\, leading pujas\, and giving teachings on three very important Bodhisattvas this w‌e‌eke‌nd will be Manjushri\, Vipassana and Dzogchen terma teachings.  \n\n\n\nFor more information visit: https://garchencanada.com/events/ \n\n\n\n‌Fr‌id‌ay\, J‌‌uly 1‌st\, 202‌2‌9pm-11pm EDT \n\n\n\n“Self Liberation Through seeing with Naked Awareness” Teachings with Mandarin Translation on Zoom \n\n\n\nThis Dzogchen terma was written by Guru Padmasambhava and concealed in the 8th century. Karma Lingpa discovered it six centuries later. It is a direct introduction to the state of intrinsic awareness. \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Download\n\n\n\n\nDownload Text Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.Please know that your donation brings great benefit tothe entire Sangha.  \n\n\n\nThank you! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/manjushri-empowerment-vipassana-teachings/
CATEGORIES:Special
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SUMMARY:Chenrezig Teachings
DESCRIPTION:with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKhenpo will be teaching at our sister center\, Garchen Meditation Centrein Canada over the next t‌hr‌ee w‌ee‌ken‌ds. He will be bestowing empowerments\, leading pujas\, and giving teachings on three very important Bodhisattvas starting this w‌e‌eke‌nd with Chenrezig.  \n\n\n\n‌Fr‌id‌ay\, J‌un‌e 2‌4\,  and Saturday\, June 25 202‌2‌\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVideo Library for Chenrezig Teachings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha.  Thank you! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/chenrezig-empowerment-and-teachings/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Narak Kong Shak Shitro Practice & Buddha Amitabha Practice (Lighting of 100 candles)
DESCRIPTION:SA‌‌‌TU‌‌R‌D‌‌A‌Y J‌U‌N‌E 18‌th‌ AND ‌‌SUN‌‌DA‌‌Y J‌‌UN‌E‌ 19‌th ‌‌‌‌11‌:‌‌00-1‌‌‌:‌00‌pm E‌‌‌‌DT \n\n\n\n‘Emptying the Lower Realms from their Very Depths’ tantra. Narak Kong Shak is known as one of the most powerful and important methods or practices of confession and is also a particularly powerful prayer for those who have died or are ill.  \n\n\n\n~ HE Garchen Rinpoche has referred to this text as most important for purification and confession of impairments for those who have passed away~ \n\n\n\nThe Buddha of Boundless Light\, Amitabha\, practice helps to assure a more positive rebirth and possible attainment of the Amitabha pure land at the time of death.Don’t miss this opportunity to join us with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche to receive instructions on these profound texts and practcie as a community for those who have passed.  \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to download Narak Kong Shak Shitro PracticeCLICK HERE to download Amitabha Text \n\n\n\nVideo Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/narak-kong-shak-shitro-practice-buddha-amitabha-practice-lightening-of-100-candles/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Buddha Shakyamuni Empowerment and Saga Dawa Prayers and Puja
DESCRIPTION:Tue‌sd‌ay\, J‌un‌e 1‌4\, 2022  \n\n\n\nLed by Khenpo Samdup Rinpocheand co-organized with the Capital Area Tibetan Association.We welcome you to join with our sister center Drikung Dharma Surya in Fairfax\, Virginia for this very special program. The Saga Dawa Duchen commemorates the birth\, enlightenment\, and parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni.  \n\n\n\nFull Moon Saga Dawa Celebration Schedule:‌Saga Dawa is the month of merits multiplied by a hundred thousand times. We say prayers and do pujas in order to accumulate greater virtuous merits and to purify our negative karmas\, to pray for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and all of the Holy Gurus of all traditions\, and to pray for the well-being\, peace\, happiness\, and enlightenment of all sentient beings.  \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to download the Prayers for Special Days\, Chötrul Düchen\, and Saka Dawa text. CLICK HERE to download the Prayer to be Reborn in Dewachen (Metered Tibetan & English). \n\n\n\nVIDEO LIBRARY FOR THE FULL MOON SAGA DAWA CELEBRATION\n\n\n« Prev1 / 1Next »Full Moon Saga Dawa Duchen June 14\, 2022 with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche« Prev1 / 1Next »\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.Please know that your donation brings great benefit tothe entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/buddha-shakyamuni-empowerment-and-saga-dawa-prayers-and-puja/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T070000
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SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice & Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice\, “The Standing Blade of Grass” 
DESCRIPTION:JUNE 11 & 12\, 2022\n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup will explain and lead the practice of Phowa. The 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. \n\n\n\nThe Buddha Amitabha and Phowa practices help to assure a more positive rebirth and possible attainment of the Amitabha pure land at the time of death. \n\n\n\n‌CLICK HERE to download Phowa TextCLICK HERE to download Short Phowa Text \n\n\n\nVideo Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.Please know that your donation brings great benefit tothe entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/buddha-amitabha-practice-great-drikung-phowa-chenmo-practice-the-standing-blade-of-grass/
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SUMMARY:The Sole Kilaya of the Sacred Bond of the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Revealed by: H.H. Khenpo Jigmey Phuntsok Commentary by: Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\nS‌A‌T‌UR‌‌DA‌‌Y A‌pr‌il 16th & ‌‌SU‌‌ND‌A‌Y ‌‌Ap‌ri‌l 17th ‌ ‌‌11‌:‌00‌am-1‌:00‌pm ‌ED‌T ‌ \n \n \nDon’t miss this precious opportunity to explore an extremely abbreviated\, daily Vajrakilaya practice revealed as a terma “spiritual treasure” by Khenpo Jigmey Phuntsok Rinpoche. Khenpo Samdup studied this text under Jigmey Phuntsok Rinpoche called A Branck of the Kilaya Tantra Gurkhukma known as The Sole Kilaya of the Sacred Bond of the Heart. This text is particularly powerful for removing outer and inner obstacles to inner peace and unconditional compassion while promoting the well-being of the world community and the causes to attain enlightenment. Commentaries are not often available on this text. May the benefits bring swift relief to all beings suffering in samsara. \n \nText DownloadSole Kilaya of the Sacred Bond of the Heart\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIDEO LIBRARY FOR THE SOLE KILAYA OF THE SACRED BOND OF THE HEART\n\n\n« Prev1 / 1Next »The Sole Kilaya of the Sacred Bond of the heart April 16\, 2022Sole Kilaya of the Sacred Bond of the heart  #2 April 17\,2022Vajrakilaya The Four Demons & the Four Purbas Saturday April 30thVajrakilaya The Four Demons & the Four Purbas Sunday May 1stVajrakilaya The Four Demons & the Four Purbas Saturday May 7thVajrakilaya The Four Demons & the Four Purbas Sunday May 8thVajrakilaya The Four Demons & the Four Purbas Saturday May 14thVajrakilaya Song of the Mara Destroying Vajra Sunday May 15th« Prev1 / 1Next »\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Generous Donations Help Provide These Programs. Click the button and a popup window will take your donation details. \n\n\n\n\nMake a One Time Donation
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SUMMARY:Winter Renewal Retreat in Wellington\, Florida
DESCRIPTION:Deepen Your Meditation Practice; Refresh Your Mind & Practice\nHow often have you made a New Year’s resolution to deepen your meditation practice and strengthen the resolve to live a life with kindness\, love and compassion? \nCome to Wellington Florida for a mid-winter renewal retreat. Refresh your mind and practice\, and even set positive intentions for the New Year. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will be joining us to share profound instructions and maybe even guide us in yoga practice. Spend time in formal sitting meditation practice\, instruction\, ceremony and quiet time by the pool or mindful walks on the beach. \n\nWe will be staying in a beautiful house by a lake\, minutes from the beach and lush Florida parks. \nStart the new year with a deepening contact with your – body\, sensations\, perceptions\, feelings and mental activity with the aid of mindfulness\, insight and the altruistic mind of Bodhicitta. \nSchedule: \nThursday January 30th  Arrival \nWelcome dinner\, Orientation and Achi Chokyi Drolma practice will start at 6PM. \nFriday January 31th\nA day of meditation practice & instruction by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. Breakfast\, Lunch and Dinner will be served. \nSaturday February 1st   \nA day of meditation practice & instruction by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. Breakfast\, Lunch and Dinner will be served. \nSunday February 2nd\nAfter Breakfast we will begin with a morning of practice followed by Lunch and Dakini Tsok.\nThe retreat will end at 3PM but anyone wishing to stay is welcome. For those who can continue to stay on Sunday we will have dinner and a sunset practice.  Monday February 3rd will have breakfast & morning practice. \nAs this is a commitment retreat\, Khenpo has requested that those participating will attend from Thursday January 30th 6PM thru Sunday February 2nd\, 3PM. \nACCOMODATIONS & COSTS:\nResidential:\n$335.00 per person includes lodging at the house\, local transportation\, retreat & meals\nCommuting:\n$225.00 per person\, includes retreat & meals \nThere is limited space available.. For more information contact: info@gardrolma.org or  513-604-3723
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/mid-winter-renewal-retreat-in-wellington-florida/
LOCATION:Wellington Home\, 12233 Sunset Point Circle\, Wellington\, FL\, 33414\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191014
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SUMMARY:The Great Nyingma and Kagyu Master Bardor Tulku
DESCRIPTION:October 11- 13\, 2019\n[dropshadowbox align=”none” effect=”lifted-both” width=”auto” height=”” background_color=”#eddede” border_width=”1″ border_color=”#dddddd” ]PLEASE SCROLL DOWN PAGE FOR REGISTRATION FORM.[/dropshadowbox] \nDzambhala Empowerment and Lojong 7-Point Mind Training\nGar Drolma is privileged to welcome back Bardor Tulku Rinpoche\, a beloved master of the Nyingma & Kagyu traditions who has a deep friendship and spiritual connection with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. \nRegistration is now open. Please scroll to the bottom of this page.\n \n$50-100 per day\n$150-300 for full weekend \nFees are on a sliding scale to accommodate all who would like to attend. \nDzambhala Empowerment –  Friday October 11th : 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nDzambhala is the embodiment of the perfect generosity of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. The practice of Dzambhala helps to increase prosperity and remove the suffering of poverty so that practitioners can pursue the dharma with a peaceful mind.  \nEmpowerment is a beautiful ritual that introduces participants to their true nature as enlightened body\, speech\, and mind. This introduction connects participants with their primordially enlightened nature and grants permission for developing the connection via the methods of visualization\, mantra recitation\, and meditation.  \nRefuge is required for empowerments. Rinpoche will give the refuge vow before the empowerment if there are people who would like to receive it or if you are interested in the empowerment but have not taken refuge. Please contact Linda McCart at 614-397-3484 to make arrangements. \nLojong: 7-Point Mind Training – Saturday October 12 and Sunday October 13\nMake the Practice of Compassion a Part of Your Daily Life. \nBardor Tulku Rinpoche will present the special system of practice known as Lojong: 7-Point Mind Training which traces back to the 11th century Indian Scholar\, Atisha. Lojong brings together key practices of the Mahayana path to develop the ultimate level of compassion\, or bodhicitta\, as well as to gain insight into the true nature of mind. This path also provides methods you can practice in your daily life\, including transforming negative circumstances into insights that lead to wisdom and taking on the suffering of others through the practice of Tonglen.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/the-great-nyingma-kagya-master-bardor-tulku/
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SUMMARY:Summer Celebration at the Farm: Achi Chokyi Drolma Smoke Offering and Group Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Summer Celebration at the Farm : Achi Chokyi Drolma Smoke Offering and Group Picnic\nEveryone is invited to Bob & Deb Jackson’s beautiful farm in Loveland for a joyful celebration. It’s a chance to relax with our friends\, eat good food (please bring your favorite vegetarian dish) and engage in practice. Those of you who attend our Sunday meditation practice are familiar with the practice of Achi Chokyi Drolma\, the protectoress of the Buddhadharma and the Drikung lineage. The smoke offering is a way to promote the success of our practice while enhancing our merit. \nThis event will NOT be streamed. \nFor planning purposes\, please RSVP by Monday\, June 3  at info@gardrolma.org with the number of people attending and let us know the dish you will bring to share. \nPlease bring a blanket\, yoga mat or seating you want for the smoke offering. Wear comfortable shoes for walking on grass.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/summer-celebration-at-the-farm/
LOCATION:Jackson Farm\, 10655 Harrison Raod\, Loveland\, OH\, 45140\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meditation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Relaxing into simplicity using sound\, energy\, breath and mind\nPresenter: Robert L. Leach\nCo-presenter: Thomas Marcey\n \nSaturday\, April 6\, 2019\, 10:30 AM – 12:30PM\nLocation: Gar Drolma Buddhist Learning and Meditation Center \nEight unique traditional meditation practices and techniques that can have profound liberating effects for anyone suffering from the pressures\, speed\, meaninglessness\, and uncertainties often associated with living in a modern world. \nThe eight practices that will be presented:\n·        Hearing the Bell\n·        Zazen\n·        Mixing mind with space\n·        Meditation of nondoing\n·        Sky gazing meditation\n·        Sounding “A”\n·        Sounding “HA”\n·        Gurdjieff energy posture \nSuggested donation $25-35.  
All donations go to the operation of Gar Drolma Buddhist Learning & Meditation Center. All are welcome to join the retreat no one is turned away for lack of funds. Please call us at (937) 252-2220 or email info@gardrolma.org. \nPresenter Bio:\nRobert L. Leach is a native of Dayton\, Ohio and a graduate of the University of Vermont\, with a degree in Behavioral Science.  An early interest in higher consciousness and meditation eventuated in 1973 in an interview with\, and instruction in zazen from\, Roshi Philip Kapleau\, founder of the Zen Center in Rochester\, New York. Robert received his first Tibetan Buddhist teaching and transmission in 1987 at the Claymont Society in Charlestown\, West Virginia. Robert shares in his workshops techniques gleaned from over forty-five years of involvement in Zen\, the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff\, and especially Tibetan Buddhism. \nResources\nThe Three Pillars of Zen\, Roshi Philip Kapleau\, Anchor Books\, 1989 \nLearning Buddhism by the Venerable Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche; Printed at Chaman Enterprises 1063\, Pataudi House\, Darya Ganj\, New Delhi\, India [Available Here] \nStages of Meditation:Awakening the Mind by the Venerable Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche; Printed at Chaman Enterprises 1063\, Pataudi House\, Darya Ganj\, New Delhi\, India [Available Here] \nBeing Right Here: A Dzogchen Treasure Text of Nuden Dorje Entitled The Mirror of Clear Meaning by James Low (Snow Lion Publications) http://www.simplybeing.co.uk \nTranscript: Gutenstein Retreat\, Austria 15‐17 May 2009\nTranscript: Cutting Free Without Losing Anything\, James Low\, Berlin\, Germany\, 7-8 May\, 2011\n(Available in archives at http://www.simplybeing.co.uk) \nDzogchen introduction by James Low. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wfxx-1uiXk \nPresenter’s Teachers and Teaching Locations:\nRoshi Philip Kapleau\nZen Center\nRochester\, New York \nRoshi Bhodin Kjolhede\nZen Center\nRochester\, New York \nIrmis B. Popoff\n(Work of G. I. Gurdjieff\, P.D. Ouspensky\, and J. G. Bennett)\nPinnacle Group\nSea Cliff\, Long Island \n \n 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/meditation-workshop/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181231
DTSTAMP:20260701T131715
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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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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;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T163000
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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/2018-11-10/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Essence of Mahayana,Special
GEO:39.741206;-84.1541782
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T131715
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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/2018-11-09/
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:20181029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T131715
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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
GEO:39.8009891;-83.8850876
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260701T131715
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T152007Z
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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
GEO:39.741206;-84.1541782
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T173000
DTSTAMP:20260701T131715
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T174848Z
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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:20260701T131715
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T194307Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181001
DTSTAMP:20260701T131715
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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:20260701T131715
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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:20260701T131715
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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
GEO:39.741206;-84.1541782
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180820
DTSTAMP:20260701T131715
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T171939Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180529T203000
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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
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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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CREATED:20180117T161228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T151403Z
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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:20180518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T173000
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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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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-2/2018-05-17/
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:20180513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180513T173000
DTSTAMP:20260701T131715
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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