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SUMMARY:Ngondro Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ngondro means preliminary. This set of 3-5 practices is traditionally accomplished before one begins training in the more subtle practices of the Tantras\, Mahamudra\, or Dzogchen. While referred to as preliminary many masters have stated that Ngondro is a complete method by which one can attain enlightenment. \nOn Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners\, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome. \nSessions will be divided into a period of discussion followed by a period of practice. Participants may practice whichever section of ngondro they are currently accumulating. Whether you are just starting your practice\, or anywhere in the midst of the process please join us for support\, encouragement and group practice. \nIf you would like to practice ngondro\, but have not received instruction\, please send an email: admin@gardrolmacourses.com to arrange a time for an individual introduction to and instructions for beginning the practice. \nThese practices are powerful and efficient methods for accumulating merit and purifying obscurations. Practically\, these trainings help develop positive\, virtuous qualities\, weaken and diminish obscurations and negative qualities\, and render the practitioner receptive to more subtle teachings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/ngondro-practice/2018-07-26/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ngondro Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ngondro means preliminary. This set of 3-5 practices is traditionally accomplished before one begins training in the more subtle practices of the Tantras\, Mahamudra\, or Dzogchen. While referred to as preliminary many masters have stated that Ngondro is a complete method by which one can attain enlightenment. \nOn Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners\, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome. \nSessions will be divided into a period of discussion followed by a period of practice. Participants may practice whichever section of ngondro they are currently accumulating. Whether you are just starting your practice\, or anywhere in the midst of the process please join us for support\, encouragement and group practice. \nIf you would like to practice ngondro\, but have not received instruction\, please send an email: admin@gardrolmacourses.com to arrange a time for an individual introduction to and instructions for beginning the practice. \nThese practices are powerful and efficient methods for accumulating merit and purifying obscurations. Practically\, these trainings help develop positive\, virtuous qualities\, weaken and diminish obscurations and negative qualities\, and render the practitioner receptive to more subtle teachings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/ngondro-practice/2018-07-19/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly
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SUMMARY:Ngondro Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ngondro means preliminary. This set of 3-5 practices is traditionally accomplished before one begins training in the more subtle practices of the Tantras\, Mahamudra\, or Dzogchen. While referred to as preliminary many masters have stated that Ngondro is a complete method by which one can attain enlightenment. \nOn Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners\, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome. \nSessions will be divided into a period of discussion followed by a period of practice. Participants may practice whichever section of ngondro they are currently accumulating. Whether you are just starting your practice\, or anywhere in the midst of the process please join us for support\, encouragement and group practice. \nIf you would like to practice ngondro\, but have not received instruction\, please send an email: admin@gardrolmacourses.com to arrange a time for an individual introduction to and instructions for beginning the practice. \nThese practices are powerful and efficient methods for accumulating merit and purifying obscurations. Practically\, these trainings help develop positive\, virtuous qualities\, weaken and diminish obscurations and negative qualities\, and render the practitioner receptive to more subtle teachings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/ngondro-practice/2018-07-12/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly
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SUMMARY:Ngondro Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ngondro means preliminary. This set of 3-5 practices is traditionally accomplished before one begins training in the more subtle practices of the Tantras\, Mahamudra\, or Dzogchen. While referred to as preliminary many masters have stated that Ngondro is a complete method by which one can attain enlightenment. \nOn Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners\, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome. \nSessions will be divided into a period of discussion followed by a period of practice. Participants may practice whichever section of ngondro they are currently accumulating. Whether you are just starting your practice\, or anywhere in the midst of the process please join us for support\, encouragement and group practice. \nIf you would like to practice ngondro\, but have not received instruction\, please send an email: admin@gardrolmacourses.com to arrange a time for an individual introduction to and instructions for beginning the practice. \nThese practices are powerful and efficient methods for accumulating merit and purifying obscurations. Practically\, these trainings help develop positive\, virtuous qualities\, weaken and diminish obscurations and negative qualities\, and render the practitioner receptive to more subtle teachings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/ngondro-practice/2018-07-05/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly
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SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice
DESCRIPTION:In 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. This 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-2/2018-07-01/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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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/2018-07-01/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly
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SUMMARY:Ngondro Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ngondro means preliminary. This set of 3-5 practices is traditionally accomplished before one begins training in the more subtle practices of the Tantras\, Mahamudra\, or Dzogchen. While referred to as preliminary many masters have stated that Ngondro is a complete method by which one can attain enlightenment. \nOn Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners\, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome. \nSessions will be divided into a period of discussion followed by a period of practice. Participants may practice whichever section of ngondro they are currently accumulating. Whether you are just starting your practice\, or anywhere in the midst of the process please join us for support\, encouragement and group practice. \nIf you would like to practice ngondro\, but have not received instruction\, please send an email: admin@gardrolmacourses.com to arrange a time for an individual introduction to and instructions for beginning the practice. \nThese practices are powerful and efficient methods for accumulating merit and purifying obscurations. Practically\, these trainings help develop positive\, virtuous qualities\, weaken and diminish obscurations and negative qualities\, and render the practitioner receptive to more subtle teachings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/ngondro-practice/2018-06-28/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly
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SUMMARY:Ngondro Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ngondro means preliminary. This set of 3-5 practices is traditionally accomplished before one begins training in the more subtle practices of the Tantras\, Mahamudra\, or Dzogchen. While referred to as preliminary many masters have stated that Ngondro is a complete method by which one can attain enlightenment. \nOn Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners\, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome. \nSessions will be divided into a period of discussion followed by a period of practice. Participants may practice whichever section of ngondro they are currently accumulating. Whether you are just starting your practice\, or anywhere in the midst of the process please join us for support\, encouragement and group practice. \nIf you would like to practice ngondro\, but have not received instruction\, please send an email: admin@gardrolmacourses.com to arrange a time for an individual introduction to and instructions for beginning the practice. \nThese practices are powerful and efficient methods for accumulating merit and purifying obscurations. Practically\, these trainings help develop positive\, virtuous qualities\, weaken and diminish obscurations and negative qualities\, and render the practitioner receptive to more subtle teachings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/ngondro-practice/2018-06-21/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly
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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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SUMMARY:Ngondro Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ngondro means preliminary. This set of 3-5 practices is traditionally accomplished before one begins training in the more subtle practices of the Tantras\, Mahamudra\, or Dzogchen. While referred to as preliminary many masters have stated that Ngondro is a complete method by which one can attain enlightenment. \nOn Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners\, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome. \nSessions will be divided into a period of discussion followed by a period of practice. Participants may practice whichever section of ngondro they are currently accumulating. Whether you are just starting your practice\, or anywhere in the midst of the process please join us for support\, encouragement and group practice. \nIf you would like to practice ngondro\, but have not received instruction\, please send an email: admin@gardrolmacourses.com to arrange a time for an individual introduction to and instructions for beginning the practice. \nThese practices are powerful and efficient methods for accumulating merit and purifying obscurations. Practically\, these trainings help develop positive\, virtuous qualities\, weaken and diminish obscurations and negative qualities\, and render the practitioner receptive to more subtle teachings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/ngondro-practice/2018-06-14/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly
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SUMMARY:Ngondro Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ngondro means preliminary. This set of 3-5 practices is traditionally accomplished before one begins training in the more subtle practices of the Tantras\, Mahamudra\, or Dzogchen. While referred to as preliminary many masters have stated that Ngondro is a complete method by which one can attain enlightenment. \nOn Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners\, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome. \nSessions will be divided into a period of discussion followed by a period of practice. Participants may practice whichever section of ngondro they are currently accumulating. Whether you are just starting your practice\, or anywhere in the midst of the process please join us for support\, encouragement and group practice. \nIf you would like to practice ngondro\, but have not received instruction\, please send an email: admin@gardrolmacourses.com to arrange a time for an individual introduction to and instructions for beginning the practice. \nThese practices are powerful and efficient methods for accumulating merit and purifying obscurations. Practically\, these trainings help develop positive\, virtuous qualities\, weaken and diminish obscurations and negative qualities\, and render the practitioner receptive to more subtle teachings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/ngondro-practice/2018-06-07/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly
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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/2018-06-03/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly
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SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice
DESCRIPTION:In 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. This 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-2/2018-06-01/
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SUMMARY:Ngondro Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ngondro means preliminary. This set of 3-5 practices is traditionally accomplished before one begins training in the more subtle practices of the Tantras\, Mahamudra\, or Dzogchen. While referred to as preliminary many masters have stated that Ngondro is a complete method by which one can attain enlightenment. \nOn Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners\, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome. \nSessions will be divided into a period of discussion followed by a period of practice. Participants may practice whichever section of ngondro they are currently accumulating. Whether you are just starting your practice\, or anywhere in the midst of the process please join us for support\, encouragement and group practice. \nIf you would like to practice ngondro\, but have not received instruction\, please send an email: admin@gardrolmacourses.com to arrange a time for an individual introduction to and instructions for beginning the practice. \nThese practices are powerful and efficient methods for accumulating merit and purifying obscurations. Practically\, these trainings help develop positive\, virtuous qualities\, weaken and diminish obscurations and negative qualities\, and render the practitioner receptive to more subtle teachings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/ngondro-practice/2018-05-31/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004054
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SUMMARY:Ngondro Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ngondro means preliminary. This set of 3-5 practices is traditionally accomplished before one begins training in the more subtle practices of the Tantras\, Mahamudra\, or Dzogchen. While referred to as preliminary many masters have stated that Ngondro is a complete method by which one can attain enlightenment. \nOn Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners\, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome. \nSessions will be divided into a period of discussion followed by a period of practice. Participants may practice whichever section of ngondro they are currently accumulating. Whether you are just starting your practice\, or anywhere in the midst of the process please join us for support\, encouragement and group practice. \nIf you would like to practice ngondro\, but have not received instruction\, please send an email: admin@gardrolmacourses.com to arrange a time for an individual introduction to and instructions for beginning the practice. \nThese practices are powerful and efficient methods for accumulating merit and purifying obscurations. Practically\, these trainings help develop positive\, virtuous qualities\, weaken and diminish obscurations and negative qualities\, and render the practitioner receptive to more subtle teachings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/ngondro-practice/2018-05-24/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004054
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004054
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180518T203000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T203000
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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/2018-05-17/
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:20180517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004054
CREATED:20160713T174731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160713T174809Z
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SUMMARY:Ngondro Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ngondro means preliminary. This set of 3-5 practices is traditionally accomplished before one begins training in the more subtle practices of the Tantras\, Mahamudra\, or Dzogchen. While referred to as preliminary many masters have stated that Ngondro is a complete method by which one can attain enlightenment. \nOn Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners\, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome. \nSessions will be divided into a period of discussion followed by a period of practice. Participants may practice whichever section of ngondro they are currently accumulating. Whether you are just starting your practice\, or anywhere in the midst of the process please join us for support\, encouragement and group practice. \nIf you would like to practice ngondro\, but have not received instruction\, please send an email: admin@gardrolmacourses.com to arrange a time for an individual introduction to and instructions for beginning the practice. \nThese practices are powerful and efficient methods for accumulating merit and purifying obscurations. Practically\, these trainings help develop positive\, virtuous qualities\, weaken and diminish obscurations and negative qualities\, and render the practitioner receptive to more subtle teachings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/ngondro-practice/2018-05-17/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004054
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-2/2018-05-17/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Spring 18 Retreat
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180513T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004054
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:20180512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004054
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/2018-05-12/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Spring 18 Retreat
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004054
CREATED:20180422T153443Z
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/2018-05-11/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring 18 Retreat
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GEO:39.741206;-84.1541782
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T004054
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/2018-05-11/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Spring 18 Retreat
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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/2018-05-10/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spring 18 Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T193000
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SUMMARY:Ngondro Practice
DESCRIPTION:Ngondro means preliminary. This set of 3-5 practices is traditionally accomplished before one begins training in the more subtle practices of the Tantras\, Mahamudra\, or Dzogchen. While referred to as preliminary many masters have stated that Ngondro is a complete method by which one can attain enlightenment. \nOn Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners\, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome. \nSessions will be divided into a period of discussion followed by a period of practice. Participants may practice whichever section of ngondro they are currently accumulating. Whether you are just starting your practice\, or anywhere in the midst of the process please join us for support\, encouragement and group practice. \nIf you would like to practice ngondro\, but have not received instruction\, please send an email: admin@gardrolmacourses.com to arrange a time for an individual introduction to and instructions for beginning the practice. \nThese practices are powerful and efficient methods for accumulating merit and purifying obscurations. Practically\, these trainings help develop positive\, virtuous qualities\, weaken and diminish obscurations and negative qualities\, and render the practitioner receptive to more subtle teachings.
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/ngondro-practice/2018-05-10/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T173000
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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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