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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers Online-Dakini Practice
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, October 12th at 6:30pm PT\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will lead the practice of Dakini Yoga\, channeling the female energy of wisdom.    More details to come about this practice! \n  \nLink to Join Prayer Practice via Zoom:  Monday Night Prayer Practice\nPassword required:  WorldPeace\n  \nOr join by phone (your normal phone charges may apply):\nUS: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799\nMeeting ID: 970 1801 1835\nInternational numbers available: https://middlebury.zoom.us/u/abeH9hRvO3\nPhone Password: 470102 \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-online-dakini-practice/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201005T200000
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers Online--Guru Rinpoche Practice
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, October 5th\, 2020 at 6:30pm PT via Zoom\, Khenpo Karten will lead us in the practice of Guru Rinpoche. \nGuru Rinpoche\, also known as Padmasambhava or the Precious Master\, is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. He established the Buddhadharma in Tibet\, and then developed the practice so that all the teachings of Buddha were preserved as a living tradition that has continued down to the present day. \nTrinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel\, a hidden treasure teaching discovered by the King of Treasure Revealers\, Chogyur Dechen Lingpa in the mid-19th century. \nThe central visualization for this practice is a triad of deities of the Three Kayas (“Enlightened Bodies”): the Dharmakaya Buddha Amitayus\, the Samboghakaya Buddha Avalokitesvara\, and the Nirmanakaya Buddha Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). It also includes twelve additional manifestations of Guru Rinpoche. \nOutwardly\, Guru Rinpoche was a fully enlightened being who was invited from India by the Tibetan King Trisong Deutsen in the 8th century to establish the Vajrayana Buddhist teachings in Tibet. He personally blessed every square foot of Tibet and concealed innumerable “treasure teachings” (Terma) for future generations to receive and practice when the time was especially right. Trinley Nyingpo is one such terma. \nInwardly\, Guru Rinpoche is the embodiment of all the Wisdom Gurus of the past\, present\, and future\, and the essence of our own enlightened mind. \nPrayers will be recited in both Tibetan and English. \nMain text:  Trinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel \nLineage text: Thugdrup Barched Kunsel Lineage Prayer \nAbbreviated text:  Awakening to the Guru’s Pure Vision \nLink to Join Prayer Practice via Zoom:  Monday Night Prayer Practice\nPassword required:  WorldPeace\n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-online-guru-rinpoche-practice/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers Online--Chenrezig Practice
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, 9/28/20 at 6:30 PM PST\, we will live stream via Zoom the practice of “The Recitation for the Chenrezig Meditation”.\n\nAvalokiteshvara\, or Chenrezig in Tibetan\, is the Bodhisattva who embodies the love and compassion of all Buddhas.\n\nChenrezig is an important deity in Tibet and considered the patron Bodhisattva of the Tibetan people. Chenrezig is also believed by Tibetans to be the actual progenitor of the Tibetan people\, and HH Dalai Lama and the Karmapa\, who are considered living Buddhas\, are also believed to be emanations of Chenrezig. It is said that even babies upon birth know the mantra OM MANI PADME HUM.\n\nPlease do join us next week for this profound practice. Tashi Delek\n\nText:  We are using the version of the text as posted by the Odiyana Institute:  Chenrezig Sadhana\n\nLink to Join Prayer Practice via Zoom:  Monday Night Prayer Practice\nPassword required:  WorldPeace\n  \nOr join by phone (your normal phone charges may apply):\nUS: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799\nMeeting ID: 970 1801 1835\nInternational numbers available: https://middlebury.zoom.us/u/abeH9hRvO3\nPhone Password: 470102
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-online-chenrezig-practice/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200624T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Chanted Prayers-Online
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday evenings Rinpoche live-streams prayers from Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Infinite Light)\, Avalokiteshvara (the Buddha of Infinite Compassion)\, Medicine Buddha (the Buddha of Infinite Healing)\, or Buddha Green Tara (the Mother of Swift Help). \nParticipants can send messages in the comment section of facebook. \nWednesday night prayers tend to be in Tibetan\, but Rinpoche always gives some guidance and teaching in English as well.  All practitioners can follow along in the spirit and intention of peace and healing. \nVia Facebook Live:  Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/wednesday-night-chanted-prayers-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T193000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Chöd Prayer Practice-Online
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, 6/10\, at 6:00PM PST on Facebook Live and participate in the practice of Chöd. (Hopefully no technical issues like last week–so sorry everyone!)\n\n\nWe have added here the text for the practice:  The Longchen Nyingthig CHÖD PRACTICE\, “The Loud Laugh of the Dakini.”\n\nWe would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to Michael Martinez\, who has been volunteering on Wednesday evenings to help Rinpoche create beautiful\, meaningful live videos.   Thank you Michael!\n\n\nThe link to join and more about the prayer practice of Chöd is below. \n\n\n\n\nChöd\, which means “to cut\,” is a profound path of severing dualistic fixation and ego-clinging. For the chod practitioner\, the body is regarded as the primary object of clinging. Through visualizing one’s consciousness as the female Buddha T’hroma Nagmo (The “Wrathful Black Mother”) the yogi or yogini offers the ordinary body to the assembled guests: enlightened beings\, gods and demons (personifications of the five poisons)\, and those owed karmic debts\, purifying negative karma and accumulating merit on a vast scale. Combining the view of the Prajnaparamita Sutra with the highest view of Dzogchen\, Chöd is known for its haunting melodies and ritual instrumentation. When performed for others\, it is a powerful healing ritual.\n\n\n\nVia Facebook Live:  Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook\n\nWritten by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, posted to the Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook page. 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/chod-prayer-practice-online-2/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Guru Rinpoche Prayer Practice-Online
DESCRIPTION:For Monday\, June 8th\, 2020\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will lead students in the abbreviated prayers known as Awakening to the Guru’s Pure Vision\, and he will then give us the oral transmission of the text so dear to his heart and central to his practice:  Trinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel \nPlease note–there is a new link and password required for the Zoom meeting.   More information below. \n\nGuru Rinpoche\, also known as Padmasambhava or the Precious Master\, is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. He established the Buddhadharma in Tibet\, and then developed the practice so that all the teachings of Buddha were preserved as a living tradition that has continued down to the present day. \nTrinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel\, a hidden treasure teaching discovered by the King of Treasure Revealers\, Chogyur Dechen Lingpa in the mid-19th century. \nThe central visualization for this practice is a triad of deities of the Three Kayas (“Enlightened Bodies”): the Dharmakaya Buddha Amitayus\, the Samboghakaya Buddha Avalokitesvara\, and the Nirmanakaya Buddha Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). It also includes twelve additional manifestations of Guru Rinpoche. \nOutwardly\, Guru Rinpoche was a fully enlightened being who was invited from India by the Tibetan King Trisong Deutsen in the 8th century to establish the Vajrayana Buddhist teachings in Tibet. He personally blessed every square foot of Tibet and concealed innumerable “treasure teachings” (Terma) for future generations to receive and practice when the time was especially right. Trinley Nyingpo is one such terma. \nInwardly\, Guru Rinpoche is the embodiment of all the Wisdom Gurus of the past\, present\, and future\, and the essence of our own enlightened mind. \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche first introduced a small group of students to this practice just a few weeks before Shelter-in-Place orders were given\, and now we are so fortunate to be able to receive and practice this profound teaching with him from all over the world. The Treasures of Chogyur Dechen Lingpa were the focus of Rinpoche’s practice during his 3-Year Retreat in Tibet. \nPrayers will be recited in both Tibetan and English. \nMain text:  Trinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel \nLineage text: Thugdrup Barched Kunsel Lineage Prayer \nAbbreviated text:  Awakening to the Guru’s Pure Vision \nLink to Join Prayer Practice via Zoom:  Monday Night Prayer Practice\nPassword required:  WorldPeace\n  \nOr join by phone (your normal phone charges may apply):\nUS: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799\nMeeting ID: 970 1801 1835\nInternational numbers available: https://middlebury.zoom.us/u/abeH9hRvO3\nPhone Password: 470102
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/guru-rinpoche-prayer-practice-online-2/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
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SUMMARY:Saga Dawa Duchen Teaching on Love and Compassion-Online
DESCRIPTION:Saga Dawa is the most significant “merit multiplying month ” for Vajrayana Practitioners and Tibetan Buddhism in general. \nIn Tibetan\, “Dawa” refers to the whole “month” and “Saga” is the name of a star  in the sky which appears especially brighter during the fourth lunar month. Saga Dawa begins on May 23 through June 22\, 2020.  The 15th day of this fourth lunar month which is the full moon is called Saga Dawa Duchen.   June 5th is the full moon in 2020.  This is the most important day of the year for all Vajrayana practitioners.   It commemorates the birth\, enlightenment\, and parinirvana of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni. \nAny positive actions like doing month long retreats\, meditation\, making lamp offerings\, prostrations\, animal liberation\, the six paramitas or any other form of virtuous Dharma activities made by the body \,speech and mind during this whole month will be multipled 100\,000 times. In the same way\, any unwholesome or negative activities will also be multipled 100\,000 times. \nOn Friday\, June 5th at 7pm via Facebook Live\, Rinpoche will give a teaching on love and compassion.  The teaching will be in Tibetan\, but all Rinpoche’s students are welcome to “tune in” and rejoice in his teaching.  The teaching is planned to be on the Portland Sangha’s Facebook page\, but may be also be on the Manjushri Dharma Center (be prepared to check both sites). \nMore about this teaching from the Portland Sangha: \n\n།རང་གཞན་དོན་ནི་རང་བསྒྲུབ་ཕྱིར།\n།བྱང་ཆུབ་སེམས་ནི་བསྐྱེད་པར་བགྱི།\n།བྱང་ཆུབ་མཆོག་གི་སེམས་ནི་བསྐྱེད་བགྱིས་ནས།\n།སེམས་ཅན་ཐམས་ཅད་བདག་གིས་མགྲོན་དུ་གཉེར།\n\nFollowing His Holiness’ recent Avalokiteshwara empowerment\, it is fitting that we contemplate on the practice of Compassion. In these trying times in the midst of uncertainties and in the absence of our annual Saga Dawa activities at Bodkhang\, we are pleased to announce an online teaching by Ven. Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on བྱང་ཆུབ་སེམས་བསྐྱེད (Awakening the Bodhicitta Mind). \nRinpoche will teach the essence of Bodhicitta Mind\, its significance in our lives\, how to incorporate it in our daily practice\, and further develop its profound understanding through meditation.\n\nVia Facebook Live:  Check both\n\nNorthwest Tibetan Cultural Association Facebook\n\nManjushri Dharma Center Facebook\n  \nREAD MORE:  Happy Saga Dawa
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saga-dawa-duchen-teaching-on-love-and-compassion/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200604T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200604T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
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SUMMARY:Ceremony for Generating Bodhichitta (semkye) given by H.H. Dalai Lama on Saga Dawa Duchen
DESCRIPTION:Announcement from the official website of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama: \nHis Holiness the Dalai Lama will confer the Ceremony for Generating Bodhichitta (semkye) from approximately 9 am to 10 am (Indian Standard Time) on the occasion of the full moon day of Saka Dawa. Those interested may watch the live webcast in Tibetan\, English\, Chinese and other languages on the official websites and Facebook pages of the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Viewers are requested to please follow their local social distancing rules. \nTime and Date in Pacific Standard Time:  Thursday\, June 4th\, 8:30pm. \nWebsite to view live webcast:  https://www.dalailama.com/\n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/ceremony-for-generating-bodhichitta-semkye-given-by-h-h-dalai-lama-on-saga-dawa-duchen/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20200601T182302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T182302Z
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SUMMARY:Chöd Prayer Practice-Online
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, 6/3\, at 6:00PM PST on Facebook Live and participate in the practice of Chöd.\n\nChöd\, which means “to cut\,” is a profound path of severing dualistic fixation and ego-clinging. For the chod practitioner\, the body is regarded as the primary object of clinging. Through visualizing one’s consciousness as the female Buddha T’hroma Nagmo (The “Wrathful Black Mother”) the yogi or yogini offers the ordinary body to the assembled guests: enlightened beings\, gods and demons (personifications of the five poisons)\, and those owed karmic debts\, purifying negative karma and accumulating merit on a vast scale. Combining the view of the Prajnaparamita Sutra with the highest view of Dzogchen\, Chöd is known for its haunting melodies and ritual instrumentation. When performed for others\, it is a powerful healing ritual.\n\n\n\nVia Facebook Live:  Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook\n\nWritten by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, posted to the Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook page. 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/chod-prayer-practice-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20200525T033656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T174118Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Rinpoche Prayer Practice-Online
DESCRIPTION:Guru Rinpoche\, also known as Padmasambhava or the Precious Master\, is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. He established the Buddhadharma in Tibet\, and then developed the practice so that all the teachings of Buddha were preserved as a living tradition that has continued down to the present day. \nTrinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel\, a hidden treasure teaching discovered by the King of Treasure Revealers\, Chogyur Dechen Lingpa in the mid-19th century. \nThe central visualization for this practice is a triad of deities of the Three Kayas (“Enlightened Bodies”): the Dharmakaya Buddha Amitayus\, the Samboghakaya Buddha Avalokitesvara\, and the Nirmanakaya Buddha Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). It also includes twelve additional manifestations of Guru Rinpoche. \nOutwardly\, Guru Rinpoche was a fully enlightened being who was invited from India by the Tibetan King Trisong Deutsen in the 8th century to establish the Vajrayana Buddhist teachings in Tibet. He personally blessed every square foot of Tibet and concealed innumerable “treasure teachings” (Terma) for future generations to receive and practice when the time was especially right. Trinley Nyingpo is one such terma. \nInwardly\, Guru Rinpoche is the embodiment of all the Wisdom Gurus of the past\, present\, and future\, and the essence of our own enlightened mind. \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche first introduced a small group of students to this practice just a few weeks before Shelter-in-Place orders were given\, and now we are so fortunate to be able to receive and practice this profound teaching with him from all over the world. The Treasures of Chogyur Dechen Lingpa were the focus of Rinpoche’s practice during his 3-Year Retreat in Tibet. \nPrayers will be recited in both Tibetan and English. \nMain text:  Trinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel \nLineage text: Thugdrup Barched Kunsel Lineage Prayer \nAbbreviated text:  Awakening to the Guru’s Pure Vision \nLink to Join Prayer Practice via Zoom:  Monday Night Prayer Practice\nPassword required:  WorldPeace\n  \nOr join by phone (your normal phone charges may apply):\nUS: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799\nMeeting ID: 970 1801 1835\nInternational numbers available: https://middlebury.zoom.us/u/abeH9hRvO3\nPhone Password: 470102
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/guru-rinpoche-prayers-in-english-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
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SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Prayers in Tibetan--Online
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 5/27\, at 6.30PM PST (Pacific Standard Time)\, we will practice Medicine Buddha supplication prayers. The practice of Sangye Menla\, King of Lapis Lazuli light is very powerful for healing both the inner sickness of afflictions as well as outer physical illnesses and sufferings. The 12 syllables of Medicine Buddha’s name in Sanskrit also represents his 12 great vows for the benefit of all sentient beings. \n\nThis Medicine Buddha supplication also forms part of my daily practice; we will pray for healing of the body as well as invoking Medicine Buddha’s blessings especially during this great time of suffering in the world. We will also pray for those who have passed away from coronavirus. If anyone would like to join please sit and recite the mantra “Tayata Om Bekanze Bekanze Maha Bekanze Radza Samudgate Soha”. The prayers will be recited in Tibetan\, but please participate. You can see me and recite the mantra at the same time so we can practice together for those who have recently died. Thank you and Tashi Delek. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVia Facebook Live:  Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook\n\nWritten by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, posted to the Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook page.   Photo credit Miles McBreen.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/medicine-buddha-prayers-in-tibetan-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T045939Z
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SUMMARY:Green Tara Prayers in English--Online
DESCRIPTION:The feminine embodiment of enlightened activity\, Green Tara is the swift liberator\, a compassionate and loving protector in times of distress and great danger. Through meditating on the form and mantra Arya Tara\, and chanting the Praises to her 21 different manifestations\, we receive the blessings to become inseparable from Tara herself\, actualizing the potential to liberate all motherly sentient beings from the suffering ocean of samsara. \nShe is known as the Mother of all Buddhas\, born from Chenrezig’s tear of compassion. She will swiftly come to comfort and protect those who supplicate her. Especially from emotional\, and physical sufferings. In her hands she holds utpala flowers which symbolize power and purity.  \nThis is also my daily practice; we will pray for overcoming fear and clearing of obstacles. Also pray for those who have passed away from coronavirus.   We will recite the mantra “OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA “.  You can see me and recite the mantra at the same time so we can practice together for those who have recently died. Thank you and Tashi Delek.  \nPrayers will be recited in both Tibetan and English.  We are hoping to have the text online as well for participants to download by May 25th. \nWritten by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, adapted for the Monday night session.  \nLink to Join Prayer Practice via Zoom:  Monday Night Prayer Practice\nPassword required:  WorldPeace\nFor questions\, please contact:  rachelmdc2016@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/green-tara-prayer-practice-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20200518T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T193708Z
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SUMMARY:Green Tara Prayers in Tibetan-Online
DESCRIPTION:Green Tara supplication prayers. She is known as the Mother of all Buddhas\, born from Chenrezig’s tear of compassion. She will swiftly come to comfort and protect those who supplicate her. Especially from emotional\, and physical sufferings. In her hands she holds utpala flowers which symbolize power and purity. \nThis is also my daily practice; we will pray for overcoming fear and clearing of obstacles. Also pray for those who have passed away from coronavirus. If anyone would like to join please sit and recite the mantra “OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA “. The prayers will be recited in Tibetan\, but please participate. You can see me and recite the mantra at the same time so we can practice together for those who have recently died. Thank you and Tashi Delek.  \nVia Facebook Live:  Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook \nEditor’s note:  we will be doing these prayers in English next week Monday\, May 25th via Zoom as well.  More info on the MDC website.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/green-tara-prayers-in-tibetan-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20200518T163309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T193907Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Rinpoche Prayer Practice Online
DESCRIPTION:Guru Rinpoche\, also known as Padmasambhava or the Precious Master\, is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. He established the Buddhadharma in Tibet\, and then developed the practice so that all the teachings of Buddha were preserved as a living tradition that has continued down to the present day. \nTrinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel\, a hidden treasure teaching discovered by the King of Treasure Revealers\, Chogyur Dechen Lingpa in the mid-19th century. \nThe central visualization for this practice is a triad of deities of the Three Kayas (“Enlightened Bodies”): the Dharmakaya Buddha Amitayus\, the Samboghakaya Buddha Avalokitesvara\, and the Nirmanakaya Buddha Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). It also includes twelve additional manifestations of Guru Rinpoche. \nOutwardly\, Guru Rinpoche was a fully enlightened being who was invited from India by the Tibetan King Trisong Deutsen in the 8th century to establish the Vajrayana Buddhist teachings in Tibet. He personally blessed every square foot of Tibet and concealed innumerable “treasure teachings” (Terma) for future generations to receive and practice when the time was especially right. Trinley Nyingpo is one such terma. \nInwardly\, Guru Rinpoche is the embodiment of all the Wisdom Gurus of the past\, present\, and future\, and the essence of our own enlightened mind. \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche first introduced a small group of students to this practice just a few weeks before Shelter-in-Place orders were given\, and now we are so fortunate to be able to receive and practice this profound teaching with him from all over the world. The Treasures of Chogyur Dechen Lingpa were the focus of Rinpoche’s practice during his 3-Year Retreat in Tibet. \nPrayers will be recited in both Tibetan and English. \nMain text:  Trinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel \nLineage text: Thugdrup Barched Kunsel Lineage Prayer \nZoom Link to Join:  Guru Rinpoche Yoga Online at MDC \nFor questions\, please contact:  rachelmdc2016@gmail.com. \nTo join by phone: \nUS: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 253 215 8782\nMeeting ID: 614 874 367
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/guru-rinpoche-prayer-practice-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20200309T180553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T180553Z
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SUMMARY:Green Tara Sadhana
DESCRIPTION:The feminine embodiment of enlightened activity\, Green Tara is the swift liberator\, a compassionate and loving protector in times of distress and great danger. Through meditating on the form and mantra Arya Tara\, and chanting the Praises to her 21 different manifestations\, we receive the blessings to become inseparable from Tara herself\, actualizing the potential to liberate all motherly sentient beings from the suffering ocean of samsara.  Texts provided\, all welcome.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/green-tara-sadhana/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20200302T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T153709Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: The Instructions of Gampopa:  A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path
DESCRIPTION:In keeping with COVID-19 precautions\, the class is canceled until further notice. \nBy the blessings of the Triple Gem Refuge\, may this pandemic be swiftly pacified and may all beings be free from the fear of illness.\n  \nInstructions of Gampopa:  A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path\nFour-Session Teaching and Oral Transmission with Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\nSundays\, March 8-29\, 10:00am – 12:00pm\nManjushri Dharma Center\n724 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove\n$10.00 donation per class requested\nNo one turned away for lack of funds\n \nThe teachings will be live-streamed and recorded via Facebook–may the teachings help and spread worldwide! \n“Gampopa\, the father of the Kagyu tradition in Tibet\, wrote a number of commentaries on Buddha’s teachings. The most notable are The Jewel Ornament of Liberation and A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path. In A Precious Garland he gives precise instructions on what is needed to develop one’s understanding\, meditation and conduct on the spiritual path. Gampopa succinctly outlines in twenty-eight categories what we need to know in order to perfect our spiritual practice. (note 1).” \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche\, resident monk and spiritual teacher of the Manjushri Dharma Center\, will lead a four-session teaching and oral transmission of this text\, Sundays 10am-12pm\, March 8-29th.  Rinpoche previously taught on the Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, and he composed and taught on his succinct commentary called the “Excellent Path Of Freedom\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief\,” and also taught on the Four Dharmas of Gampopa.   In the Four Dharmas of Gampopa\, one line says:  “May the Dharma become the Path.”   The Precious Garland of the Supreme Path addresses the many facets of turning the Dharma into the Path–bullet points for right actions and intentions.  In addition\, the text includes many inspiring and poetic descriptions of the ultimate nature of mind and reality.    Please join us for the this precious teaching. \nAbout Gampopa: \n“Gampopa lived from 1070 to 1153. He was born in Central Tibet and trained as a doctor. At age 26\, when his family succumbed to an epidemic\, he promised his wife on her deathbed that he would become a monk and devote his life to Buddhism. He eventually met the great yogi Milarepa and became his foremost student. He founded the system of Mahamudra which combines the tantric teachings of the great siddhas of India with the graduated path teachings of Atisha.(note 1)” \n  \nNote 1:  The general description of the text and Gampopa’s life is credited and quoted from Shambala Publications: https://www.shambhala.com/snowlion_articles/the-instructions-of-gampopa/
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/the-instructions-of-gampopa-a-precious-garland-of-the-supreme-path/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20200127T165204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T165204Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Iconography
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Iconography\n& Tour of the Manjushri Dharma Center Shrine Room \nTibetan Vajrayana Buddhism is known for long and rich tradition of symbolism: brilliant colors\, beautiful altar offerings\, mandalas\, deities depicted in paintings and statues\, and more. Understanding the multi-layered meanings of Tibetan Buddhist iconography is crucial\, if we are to fully access the profound meaning of the Vajrayana path and connect to our true nature as Buddhas.\n\nMDC sangha member\, Aaron Joseph (Pema Tsultrim)\, a former monk with a keen interest in Buddhist art and ritual\, will offer a tour of the MDC shrine room to acquaint both newcomers and committed students alike to some of the powerful meaning behind our center’s sacred imagery. Your questions will be addressed throughout the hour.\n\nNo charge. Donations to MDC are welcome and appreciated.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/introduction-to-tibetan-buddhist-iconography/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20191021T182213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T182216Z
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SUMMARY:Public Teaching on the Three Sense Doors: Body\, Speech and Mind
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 24th\, 2020\n7:00 pm to 8:30 pm\nWave Street Studios\n774 Wave Street\, Monterey\, CA\n\nIn this public talk\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, a very caring and compassionate teacher in the Kagu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, will give a clear and accessible teaching on the meaning of Mindfulness\, the Three Sense Doors\, and how to put an understanding of them into daily practice. We invite you to take advantage of this special opportunity. Whether you are a Buddhist\, curious about Buddhism\, or have an interest in comparative religions\, this program will be insightful and beneficial. \nSuggested donation: $20\nAll are welcome to attend regardless of ability to make donation .
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/public-teaching-on-the-three-sense-doors-body-speech-and-mind/
LOCATION:Wave Street Studios\, 774 Wave Street\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Discussion/Support,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20180408T154737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T042939Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers--Online
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday evenings as Khenpo Karten Rinpoche leads us in chanted prayers recited in Tibetan and English online as we shelter in place.  Sometimes we will practice the prayers of Medicine Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Healing)\, creating the causes for a world that is healed from illness and disease.  You can find a link to the prayer text here:  MedicineBuddhaPuja_༄༅།-།སྨན་བླའི་སྒྲུབས་ཐབས་བཞུགས་སོ།-།.pdf \nAt other times we may practice Guru Rinpoche prayers\, also known as Padmasambhava or the Precious Master\, is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism.  The texts for those prayers are here: main text is Trinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel  and also the lineage text Thugdrup Barched Kunsel Lineage Prayer\, and also the abbreviated text\, Awakening to the Guru’s Pure Vision. \nOur main Monday night prayer practice has always been Buddha Amitabha (the Buddha of Infinite Light).  Since the Covid shelter-in-place\, we have included the Amitabha mantra in every session\, but now we have a short text we will practice with as well:  Amitabha Prayer Practice.    Additionally\, we now have the long text\, our traditional Monday night practice for Amitabha:  The Recitation for Accomplishment of Sukhavati from the Sky Dharma Mind Terma. \nWe may at times pray the prayers of Green Tara\, the Swift One\, the Heroine.   We are seeking permission from the publisher to post those prayers on our website\, but we will be sure to show them on the screen for these occasions. \nFinally\, we may also at times pray a special set of prayers to Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche\, Khenpo Karten’s root guru:  Guru Yoga\, Rain of Blessings.   \nPlease join us as we wish for all beings to have health and peace of mind. \n\nZoom Link to Join: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86345470369?pwd=Mk1QQmFXVEdkd1N3RWlrbllNWXNFQT09\nMeeting ID: 863 4547 0369\nPasscode: Peace=Love \nOne tap mobile\n+16699009128\,\,86345470369#\,\,\,\,*4296739108# US (San Jose)\n+13462487799\,\,86345470369#\,\,\,\,*4296739108# US (Houston) \nDial by your location\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \nMeeting ID: 863 4547 0369\nPhone Passcode: 4296739108 (no participant ID\, press # to bypass)\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kD7seFIYt \nImage courtesy of Miles McBreen
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-16-2018-04-16-2019-07-29/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20190526T012241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190526T012257Z
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SUMMARY:A Public Teaching by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on "The Four Seals of Buddhism"
DESCRIPTION:As Buddhism developed and spread throughout the world\, many distinct lineages and philosophical schools emerged. While the various Buddhist traditions differ widely in their prayers and practices\, they are all unified by a belief in the “Four Seals or Characteristics of Dharma”: \nImpermanence \nEmotions resulting in pain/suffering \nEmptiness or Selflessness \nEnlightenment that is beyond concepts \nIn this public talk\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, a very caring and compassionate teacher in the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, will give a clear and accessible teaching on the meaning of the Four Seals and how to put an understanding of them into daily practice. \nWe invite you to take advantage of this special opportunity. Whether you are a Buddhist\, curious about Buddhism\, or have an interest in comparative religions\, this program will be very insightful and beneficial. \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche was born in Nangchen\, East Tibet\, and received a traditional monastic education at several of Asia’s greatest Buddhist training centers. He suffered many hardships with the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Upon his escape to India\, Rinpoche was subsequently authorized by the Dalai Lama to come to the West and teach the Dharma. Rinpoche has groups of students in Europe\, Asia\, and North America\, and currently is the Spiritual Director at the Manjushri Dharma Center in Pacific Grove\, CA. \nSuggested donation: $20 \nAll are welcome to attend regardless of ability to make a donation.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/a-public-teaching-by-khenpo-karten-rinpoche-on-the-four-seals-of-buddhism/
LOCATION:Wave Street Studios\, 774 Wave Street\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Discussion/Support,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20190520T185417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T052953Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong Teaching Retreat "The Four Dharmas of Gampopa"
DESCRIPTION:Immediately after our regularly scheduled Saturday morning meditation session on June 8\, we will hold a day of teaching and meditation. \nOur teacher\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will be giving an explanation of the “Four Dharmas of Gampopa”\, a prayer we frequently recite at MDC. This will be followed by a session of meditation in the afternoon\, and will be offered as a silent retreat to help focus the mind onto the importance of these teachings. \nGampopa\, the author of The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, was the heart disciple of Milarepa and a revered practitioner and meditator in the Kagyu lineage. \nThis text by him\, “The Four Dharmas of Gampopa”\, succinctly offers a complete guide to practice for practitioners and leads us through the gradual path to liberation. This teaching is precious. This is a special opportunity. \nPlease bring a bag lunch to enjoy. Snacks and tea will be available throughout the day. \nSuggested donation: $40 for the general public\, $25 for students and those with limited income. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. All are welcome!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/daylong-teaching-retreat-the-four-dharmas-of-gampopa/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Discussion/Support,Meditation,Retreats,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20190513T001556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T001603Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Buddha's Birthday at Carmel Sambosa Temple
DESCRIPTION:Carmel Sambosa Temple\, the location of our retreat this past April\, is hosting a “Celebration of Buddha’s Birthday” Sunday\, May 19\, going from 10 AM with prayers and a musical celebration\, and concluding with a provided lunch at Noon. \n\n \nAll of us are invited to visit our sister sangha\, located at 28110 Robinson Canyon Rd\, Carmel Valley\, 93923.\n\n \nSee the attached flyer for details.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/celebration-of-buddhas-birthday-at-carmel-sambosa-temple/
LOCATION:Carmel Sambosa\, “Three Jewels Temple”\, 28110 Robinson Canyon Rd\, Carmel Valley\, CA\, 93923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Discussion/Support,Meditation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20180702T155105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T194929Z
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SUMMARY:Public Talk: The Four Noble Truths
DESCRIPTION:July 16th\, 2018 marks the Tibetan holy day of Chokhor Duchen\, honoring the day that the Buddha Shakyamuni first taught the Four Noble Truths\, and first turned the wheel of the Dharma.  We will celebrate with a public talk on the Four Noble Truths given by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and special prayers.  Please join us for this profound teaching on this very special occasion!  Free event\, but donations always appreciated.\n\n\nLearn More\nChokor Duchen Festival in Tibet is one of the four great seasonal festivals (Losar\, Saga Dawa\, Chokor Duchen and Lhabab Duchen) celebrated by all Tibetan Buddhists. During those times\, it is believed that the effects of positive or negative actions are multiplied ten million times.\nChokhor means “Prayer Wheel” or “Dharma Wheel”\, the common religious objects in Tibet\, and Duchen means “great occasion” in Tibetan. Hand held wheels are hollow wooden or metal cylinders attached to a handle which when turned are believed to spread spiritual blessing. Mantras—such as Om Mani Padme Hum\, believed to invoke the attention and blessings of Chenrezig\, the Buddha of compassion—may be printed.\nTradition has it that Buddha was not convinced through his own reflections that teaching what he had discovered through his meditations would be of any benefit to others. It took the intercession of the great gods\, Brahma and Indra\, to persuade him to do so for the benefit of all sentient beings. The Buddha then addressed the five people who had been his companions during the time spent with the forest yogins concerning the Four Noble Truths:1. The truth of suffering\nThe First Noble Truth often is translated as “Life is suffering.” Many people new to Buddhism tune out as soon as they hear this. But the Pali word dukkhaalso refers to anything that is temporary\, conditional\, or compounded of other things. Even something precious and enjoyable is dukkha\, because it will end. Related to the nature of life is the nature of self. Are we not also temporary\, conditional and compounded of many parts? We can understand that life is impermanent but are we\, also\, impermanent? The Buddha taught that before we can understand life and death we must understand the self.2. The truth of the cause of suffering\nThe Second Noble Truth teaches that the cause of suffering is craving or thirst (tanha). We continually search for something outside ourselves to make us happy. But no matter how successful we are\, we never remain satisfied. The Buddha taught that this thirst grows from ignorance of the self. We go through life grabbing one thing after another to get a sense of security about ourselves. We attach not only to physical things\, but also to ideas and opinions about ourselves and the world around us. Then we grow frustrated when the world doesn’t behave the way we think it should and our lives don’t conform to our expectations.The Buddha’s teachings on karma and rebirth are closely related to the Second Noble Truth. \n3. The truth of the end of suffering\nThe Buddha’s teachings on the Four Noble Truths are sometimes compared to a physician diagnosing an illness and prescribing a treatment. The first truth tells us what the illness is\, and the second truth tells us what causes the illness. The Third Noble Truth holds out hope for a cure. The Buddha taught that through diligent practice\, we can put an end to craving. Ending the hamster-wheel chase after satisfaction is enlightenment (bodhi\, “awakened”). The enlightened being exists in a state called Nirvana. \n4. The truth of the path that frees us from suffering\nHere the Buddha as physician prescribes the treatment for our illness: The Eightfold Path.Unlike in many other religions\, in Buddhism there is no particular benefit to merely believing in a doctrine. Instead\, the emphasis is on living the doctrine and walking the path.\nMore details about this holiday will follow.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/public-talk-the-four-noble-truths/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20180401T194122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180401T194122Z
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SUMMARY:No Monday Night Practice
DESCRIPTION:Typically on Monday nights we gather together to transform ourselves and our world through chanted prayers. We will take a brief break this week\, and anticipate resuming our practice on Monday\, April 9th. Using the prayers of Amitabha Buddha (Infinite light)\, Buddha Avalokiteshvara (Infinite Compassion) or Medicine Buddha (Infinite Healing)\, we get in touch with a sense of gratitude\, receive blessings\, purify negativity\, and practice seeing ourselves and our world as pure beings\, free from all suffering. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-monday-night-practice/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20180129T230644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T230644Z
UID:4171-1522089000-1522094400@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Chanted prayers are an important part of spiritual life.  They allow us to still our minds\, connect with the blessings of the Buddhas\, and purify negative karma.  Join us for student-led chanted prayers of Amitabha Buddha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light\, or Chenrezig/Avalokiteshvara Buddha\, the Buddha of Infinite Compassion.   With these prayers we transform ourselves and our world into pure beings and pure lands\, free from suffering.  Appropriate for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.  Prayer books provided.  Chanted prayers are always free of charge.   Donations are not expected\, but always welcome.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-20/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20180129T230524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T230524Z
UID:4169-1521484200-1521489600@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Chanted prayers are an important part of spiritual life.  They allow us to still our minds\, connect with the blessings of the Buddhas\, and purify negative karma.  Join us for student-led chanted prayers of Amitabha Buddha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light\, or Chenrezig/Avalokiteshvara Buddha\, the Buddha of Infinite Compassion.   With these prayers we transform ourselves and our world into pure beings and pure lands\, free from suffering.  Appropriate for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.  Prayer books provided.  Chanted prayers are always free of charge.   Donations are not expected\, but always welcome.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-19/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20180129T230401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T230401Z
UID:4167-1520879400-1520884800@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Chanted prayers are an important part of spiritual life.  They allow us to still our minds\, connect with the blessings of the Buddhas\, and purify negative karma.  Join us for student-led chanted prayers of Amitabha Buddha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light\, or Chenrezig/Avalokiteshvara Buddha\, the Buddha of Infinite Compassion.   With these prayers we transform ourselves and our world into pure beings and pure lands\, free from suffering.  Appropriate for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.  Prayer books provided.  Chanted prayers are always free of charge.   Donations are not expected\, but always welcome.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-18/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20180129T225856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T230242Z
UID:4165-1520274600-1520280000@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Chanted prayers are an important part of spiritual life.  They allow us to still our minds\, connect with the blessings of the Buddhas\, and purify negative karma.  Join us for student-led chanted prayers of Amitabha Buddha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light\, or Chenrezig/Avalokiteshvara Buddha\, the Buddha of Infinite Compassion.   With these prayers we transform ourselves and our world into pure beings and pure lands\, free from suffering.  Appropriate for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.  Prayer books provided.  Chanted prayers are always free of charge.   Donations are not expected\, but always welcome.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-17/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/AMITABHA_BUDDHA.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180303T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20180122T204410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T204410Z
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SUMMARY:Relating to the Spiritual Teacher
DESCRIPTION:At Buddhist temples or dharma centers\, there are specific ways of understanding and showing respect for the sacred. For many new students\, the experience is at once beautiful and confusing\, even overwhelming. This is especially true in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, with its elaborate rituals\, chants\, and imagery. While some quickly dismiss this as Asian custom or cultural trapping\, irrelevant to Buddhists in the modern West\, “dharma etiquette” and Vajrayana iconography are actually important aspects of the path\, with special meaning and purpose that point to the essence of the dharma itself. Understanding these details deepens our practice and appreciation of the precious teachings of Buddha.  MDC sangha member Aaron Joseph (Pema Tsultrim) will offer a series of classes that provide a “guided tour” of our dharma center. Focusing on the “what” and “why” of etiquette and symbolism.  The classes are for those new to Buddhism\, as well as practitioners who are less familiar with the Tibetan system.   Join us on Saturdays after meditation for this special series.  \n1) Jan 20 – Dharma Etiquette # 1 ~ Inside the Shrine-Room/Temple: An introduction to common protocols in a Tibetan Buddhist center\, what they represent\, and how they are important aids to spiritual practice. \n2) Feb 3 – Understanding Tibetan Buddhist Symbolism # 1 ~ The Shrine: A basic overview of the arrangement and meaning of offerings and other objects commonly found on a Tibetan shrine. \n3) Feb 17 – Understanding Tibetan Buddhist Symbolism # 2 ~ Thangkas and Statues: A general explanation of the symbolism of Yidams (meditational deities)\, with special attention to those seen in the beautiful collection of thangkas (Vajrayana scroll paintings) and statues at MDC. \n4) Mar 3 – Dharma Etiquette # 2 ~ Relating to the Spiritual Teacher: The topics of the first three classes lead to an understanding of how to relate to our spiritual teacher (Tib. “lama\,” Skt. “guru”) and why the teacher-disciple relationship is so central to our tradition. \nAbout Aaron:  Aaron began practicing Buddhism in 2000. While earning his BA in Religious Studies at UC Santa Barbara\, he studied various traditions of Buddhism\, Tibetan and Sanskrit language\, and met his first Tibetan lamas. A former monk\, he is fortunate to have spent several years living very close to his teachers\, both in dharma centers in California and a monastery in India. He occasionally serves as an organizer\, teacher of children\, and chopen (shrine attendant) for Tibetan Buddhist retreats. 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/relating-to-the-spiritual-teacher/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T072115
CREATED:20180122T205809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T052810Z
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SUMMARY:Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche was the kind heart teacher of our own Khenpo Karten Rinpoche. On this special Monday\, we will remember the great kindness of Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche by telling his story and reciting experts from “Medicine for the Mind:  On Using Suffering and Obstacles for Mental Development.” Sangye Tenzin spent 21 years in Chinese prison\, yet he transformed the experience into pure spiritual food. We will recite special prayers for Sangye Tenzin composed by the Karmapa and Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, and discuss together how we can use this great example in our lives. Participants may bring flowers for the altar if they wish\, but simply participating is the best offering you can make as we honor this precious lineage.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/sangyetenzinrinpocheremembranceday/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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