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SUMMARY:Birthday Celebration for Khenpo Karten Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday Rinpoche!   Although we typically celebrate Rinpoche’s birthday on March 10th\, Tibetan Uprising Day\, this year Rinpoche would like us to focus our energies on the protest\, and celebrate his birthday a little early–Sunday\, March 8th\, at 12pm following his first teaching on The Instructions of Gampopa:  A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path.  The location is the Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove. \nAll are welcome to this “lucky-pot” celebration (that is Rinpoche speak for pot-luck).   Please feel free to bring whatever you would like\, and we will eat together and celebrate our precious teacher. \nEditors note:  Healthy\, less sugary and homemade foods are encouraged\, and as a bonus challenge\, avoid single use plastic packaging\, and bring your own cutlery to wash at home.  Sustainable Sangha! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/birthday-celebration-for-khenpo-karten-rinpoche-2/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T203000
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SUMMARY:Guru Rinpoche Tsog Offering
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of the Tibetan lunar new year\, we will have two days of special prayers honoring Guru Rinpoche\, also known as Padmasambhava. Guru Rinpoche\,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. \nPlease join us for a special tsog offering puja to observe this auspicious occasion. Attendees are requested to bring tsog offerings like flowers\, fruits\, biscuits\, cheese/crackers\, nuts\, etc. We will arrange a beautiful offering of food and flowers for the Guru\, Three Jewels\, Assembly of Heroes and Heroines\, and we partake in the offerings to honor the divine within. It is a beautiful practice to accumulate merit and purify obscurations. Prayers will be provided and all are welcome! \nSaturday and Sunday\, February 22-23\, 2020\n6:30-8:30pm\nManjushri Dharma Center \nFor questions\, contact: 831-901-3156 or rachelmdc2016@gmail.com.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/guru-rinpoche-tsog-offering/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191221T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012442
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SUMMARY:Annual Winter Solstice Blessing of the Waters
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to meet at Lover’s Point Beach in Pacific Grove on the Winter Solstice\, 12/21\, at 5:30 pm as Khenpo Karten Rinpoche conducts a blessing ritual to heal the environment\, restore balance and harmony to the elements\, and to request protection from the unseen world of spiritual beings called nagas who care for the waters. We will join Rinpoche in chanting a short prayer for outer and inner peace\, scattering flower petals in the waters.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/annual-winter-solstice-blessing-of-the-waters/
LOCATION:Lover’s Point Beach\, 17th St and Ocean View Blvd\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T203000
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SUMMARY:Lhabab Duchen Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, November 19\, at 7:00 pm we will celebrate the auspicious day of Lhabab Duchen\, one of the most holy days in the Buddhist calendar. It commemorates the Buddha’s descent to the human world from the Heavenly Realms where his mother had been reborn shortly after giving birth. In order to repay her kindness\, he taught the Dharma to her and other gods there before once again Turning the Wheel of Dharma for our benefit. \nOn this day\, all the karmic effects of our actions are multiplied many millions of times. For this reason\, virtuous conduct and group spiritual practice\, dedicated for the benefit of all “mother sentient beings”\, is emphasized. \nWe will recite the Lama Chopa\, a prayer of deep devotion to Khenpo Karten Rinpoche’s precious guru\, Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche\, as well as to all of our spiritual teachers. We will recite the text composed by Rinpoche entitled “The Guru Practice: Rain of Blessings”. \nIf you don’t have a copy of the text to bring with you\, we will have copies for use. \nThe suggested donation is $15. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to make a donation.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/lhabab-duchen-celebration/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012442
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SUMMARY:Please join us for a Daylong Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to announce that MDC is hosting a daylong retreat involving meditation and teachings by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on Saturday\, November 16\, 2019 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Rinpoche will give teachings on the classic Dharma instruction known as “Parting from the Four Attachments”\, by Drakpa Gyaltsen\, a great 12th Century Sakya yogi. It offers a concise description on how to deepen our spiritual practices and how to transform our body\, speech and mind into a vehicle for liberation. It is considered one of the jewels of writing in Tibetan Buddhism. \nTranslation will be provided by Rinpoche’s interpreter\, Jampa Tharchin (David Molk). \nPlease bring your own lunch. Tea and healthy snacks will be provided in the afternoon. \nA suggested donation of $35 is requested. No one will be turned away due to lack of payment. \n\n[paypal_donation_button align=”left” price=”35.00″]
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saturday-morning-meditation-22-2019-11-16/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Retreats,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191024T203000
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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:20190928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012442
CREATED:20190923T193133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T193133Z
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SUMMARY:Group chanting of "Om Mani Peme Hung"
DESCRIPTION:Following meditation from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm you are invited to stay for group chanting of “Om Mani Peme Hung\,” in collaboration with the 9th Annual Mantrathon for World Peace and Healing. Basic instructions on how to recite the mantra will be provided.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/group-chanting-of-om-mani-peme-hung/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190829T232125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T045308Z
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SUMMARY:MDC Benefit Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:OUR SECOND ANNUAL MDC BENEFIT GARAGE SALE will be held Saturday and Sunday\, September 14 and 15. Time to explore those full closets\, storage containers under the beds\, and your garage! Bring your donations and go home with that frying pan or perfect dress! \nWe’re also going to have a table with Dhama items (malas\, bags\, etc.) \nSaturday Sept. 14th\, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Sunday\, Sept. 15th\, 9:00 to 4:00. Last year everything disappeared!  If you can drop off any items that are in good condition that you wish to donate for sale on Friday the 13th\, that will give us more time to sort and price. If you have questions or need help\, call Diana Slattery (518) 423-8272 or Keith Larson (760) 670-7344. \nVOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with sorting\, pricing\, and displaying smaller items on tables\, and a couple of strong backs to help move large items.  Volunteers on the spot early get first pick of everything: clothing\, books\, kitchen-ware\, furniture\, etc. \nCash and checks are accepted. \nNote: SATURDAY MEDITATION on the 14th will be held at 10 AM as usual.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/mdc-benefit-garage-sale-2019-09-15/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
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SUMMARY:MDC Benefit Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:OUR SECOND ANNUAL MDC BENEFIT GARAGE SALE will be held Saturday and Sunday\, September 14 and 15. Time to explore those full closets\, storage containers under the beds\, and your garage! Bring your donations and go home with that frying pan or perfect dress! \nWe’re also going to have a table with Dhama items (malas\, bags\, etc.) \nSaturday Sept. 14th\, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Sunday\, Sept. 15th\, 9:00 to 4:00. Last year everything disappeared!  If you can drop off any items that are in good condition that you wish to donate for sale on Friday the 13th\, that will give us more time to sort and price. If you have questions or need help\, call Diana Slattery (518) 423-8272 or Keith Larson (760) 670-7344. \nVOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help with sorting\, pricing\, and displaying smaller items on tables\, and a couple of strong backs to help move large items.  Volunteers on the spot early get first pick of everything: clothing\, books\, kitchen-ware\, furniture\, etc. \nCash and checks are accepted. \nNote: SATURDAY MEDITATION on the 14th will be held at 10 AM as usual.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/mdc-benefit-garage-sale/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190906T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190829T233436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190829T233526Z
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SUMMARY:Rinpoche Featured in Monarch Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Our own Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will be featured in “Words of Truth”\, created by local artist\, Bob Pacelli at The Monarch Film Festival. The film is part of the Bob Pacelli Showcase on Friday\, September 6th at 7:30 pm\, Lighthouse Cinemas located at 525 Lighthouse Ave in Pacific Grove. \nMore information about the film festival can be found at monarchfilmfestival.com.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monarch-film-festival/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Cinemas\, 525 Lighthouse Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190818T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190819T040314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T040429Z
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SUMMARY:Stone Soup for Our Sangha\, A Healing Ceremony for Manjushri Dharma Center
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us as we pray for healing among our Sangha Community and the World. We will come together in powerful guided meditation for healing our spirits\, followed by a nurturing “Stone Soup” lunch made by all of us.\nPlease arrive a bit early\, at 9:45 a.m.\, if you’d like to participate in sage smudging to cleanse our Dharma Center. Otherwise\, we’ll gather at 10 AM to jointly make our Stone Soup. Please bring chopped vegetables of your choice to add to a vegetarian broth. The soup will simmer during our ceremony to be ready for lunch. (To learn more about the traditional Stone Soup story\, check out this link! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Soup)\nFollowing our soup preparation\, Heidi Feldman\, founding MDC board member\, will briefly recount the history of the Dharma Center. Then MDC Program Coordinator Pema Tsultrim (Aaron Joseph) will offer a Tibetan healing practice for the Sangha. He received this practice from his root teacher\, who gave him permission to perform it for others with right motivation. Participants will be invited to sit or lie down comfortably (bring a shawl or small blanket if desired) and meditate or rest silently to receive the powerful healing blessings of the practice\, with its haunting melody and instrumentation.\nAfter the ceremony\, we will all gather to enjoy our Stone Soup.\nWe hope that many of our Sangha members can join us for this very special event. Rinpoche will be very happy to know that we have all come together in this meaningful ceremony. Please come and share in our community soup as we participate in this special ceremony to help with healing in this troubled world and within our own hearts.\nTo RSVP or if you have any questions about the event\, please call Heidi Feldman\nat 831/372-7873.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/stone-soup-for-our-sangha-a-healing-ceremony-for-manjushri-dharma-center/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190706T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190602T052443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T052447Z
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SUMMARY:His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 84th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, July 6\, we will celebrate His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 84th Birthday with a special long-life prayer at 11:00 AM\, immediately following our regular 10 AM morning meditation. Come celebrate with us in the wish for the long life of this great Being.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/his-holiness-the-dalai-lamas-84th-birthday/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190602T051537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190602T051731Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Medicine Buddha Festival and Cultural Fair
DESCRIPTION:Our sangha will attend the Annual Medicine Buddha Festival and Cultural Fair\, Saturday\, June 22\, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Land of Medicine Buddha Center. It is described as “an amazing daylong event full of blessings and fun for everyone!” \nThe day will include a Medicine Buddha Thangka procession at 11 AM\, music and dance performances throughout the day\, food (including momos) and drink\, information on Buddhist group activities\, a kid’s area\, and opportunities for shopping. \nFor those who want to carpool\, we will be leaving MDC promptly at 9 AM. \nAdmission is free.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/annual-medicine-buddha-festival-and-cultural-fair/
LOCATION:Land of Medicine Buddha\, 5800 Prescott Road\, Soquel \, CA\, 95073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190621T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190526T011406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190526T011409Z
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SUMMARY:The Summer Solstice Blessing of the Waters
DESCRIPTION:June 21 is the Summer Solstice\, the first day of Summer. On this day\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, a Tibetan Buddhist monk and the Spiritual Director of the Manjushri Dharma Center in Pacific Grove\, will offer a Water Blessing Ceremony at Lovers’ Point Beach. \n  \nThe blessing will honor the earth’s elements as we join in chanting a prayer for the earth’s protection. This is a powerful and poignant way to gather in community in celebration of the longest daylight time of the year and the recognition of the start of a new season. \n  \nParticipants are invited to share in a group prayer for peace and for the protection of this fragile planet. \n  \nCopies of the peace prayer will be available. You are encouraged to bring fresh flower petals to contribute to this beautiful and moving ceremony. \n  \nThe event is free to all.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/the-summer-solstice-blessing-of-the-waters/
LOCATION:Lover’s Point Beach\, 17th St and Ocean View Blvd\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
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:20190617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190526T184730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190526T184734Z
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SUMMARY:Saga Dawa Duchen\, "Great Occasion"
DESCRIPTION:This is the most important time of the Tibetan Buddhist year\, the 4th month of the lunar calendar. Saga is the name of the most visible star during the month and Dawa means month. It is during this special time that we celebrate the Buddha Shakyamuni’s birth\, enlightenment and parinirvana. \nDuring these days the merits of all of our positive\, virtuous actions of body\, speech and mind are greatly multiplied. This is also a time when any non-virtuous thoughts\, words and actions generate much negative karma. \nIn 2019\, Saga Dawa runs from June 4 to July 2. The 15th day of this lunar month\, Monday\, June 17\, is known as Saga Dawa Duchen which means “great occasion”. This is the single most important and auspicious day in all of Tibetan Buddhism where the merit of our positive karmic actions are multiplied 100\,000 times. MDC will celebrate this day with an Amitabha tsok offering beginning at 6:30 pm. \nA beneficial opportunity during this special month might be the motivation for all of us to renew or re-energize our practice. During this time\, one might do such practices as committing to reading a Buddhist book on a topic you have wanted to explore in more depth\, spending a bit more time each day on your meditation cushion\, and trying ways in which you can express more kindness and compassion for all beings around you. Specific activities that create much merit during this month include: visiting a local temple (such as MDC)\, making a generous donation offering\, and performing volunteer services for the Manjushri Dharma Center or another organization of your choice. \nStepping up your activities by creating a more structured practice period for yourself during this month will result in the creation of great merit\, benefiting yourself and others. Please don’t miss this opportunity to advance your practice during the most auspicious month of the entire Tibetan year. And we hope to see you at the Saga Dawa Duchen celebration on June 17.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saga-dawa-duchen-great-occasion/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
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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:20190523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190429T204445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T190525Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Teacher Speaking on Dzogchen
DESCRIPTION:We have the good fortune to have Geshe Dangsong Namgyal\, a Dzogchen master in the Bon lineage\, coming to MDC on Thursday\, May 23\, at 6:30 pm to speak to us about the practice of Dzogchen. This practice is a powerful way to see the mind as clear and peaceful. He describes it as “the meditator passes beyond mind and encounters the inconceivable vastness of the natural mind and ultimate truth.” \nGeshe Namgyal is a Rime teacher\, meaning one who embraces all of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He was born in Tibet\, came to India where he underwent 25 years of intense study to obtain his Geshe degree\, equivalent to our Western Ph.D. He is the author of works on Tibetan culture and religion\, has presented at numerous conferences throughout the world. He is the spiritual director for Kunsang Gar Meditation Center in Corralitos\, CA. He is author of the book Pure Dzogchen\, a collection of his teachings on the nature of mind. \nPlease let us welcome Geshe-la to our Center. Try not to miss this precious learning opportunity.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/guest-teacher-speaking-on-dzogchen/
LOCATION:Villa Angelica Retreat Center\, 27951 CA-1\, Carmel\, CA\, 93923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
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:20190518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190429T204101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T204111Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A meditation class which will focus on helping you develop a posture so that you can sit with more ease will be held on Saturday\, May 18\, at 9 AM\, right before our regular Saturday meditation session. \nTopics to be covered include: a description of the standard meditation posture and variations\, and the opportunity to try out sitting on cushions\, benches and chairs with use of support items to help support a more comfortable posture. Especially important is that there will be time for an individual review of your posture to help make corrections to help you with any pain\, stiffness\, or body alignment issues. \nFollowing that\, you are invite to stay for the 10 AM meditation to put into practice what you just learned. \nAll of this information should help you to get a good start on meditating or\, if you have been doing this for a while\, receiving suggestions on how to sit with more ease. \nSuggested donation: $10\, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-2/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support,Meditation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190415T210557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T205241Z
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SUMMARY:A Brief Introduction to Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 11th\n10:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:00pm\nManjushri Dharma Center\nCultivating Emotional Balance (CEB) is an educational training committed to utilizing the experience of emotion as a path for developing the happiness of being for ourselves and in relationship to others. By integrating the wisdom traditions of modern psychology\, current emotion research\, and contemplative practices\, CEB provides a secular platform for transformation. (cultivating-emotional-balance.org)About the Workshop \n\nWhat is (and what is not) an emotion?\nHow can I map an Emotional Episode Timeline to better understand my emotions?\nHow can I work with specific emotions\, such as anger?\nHow can meditation and contemplative practice help me work with emotions?\n\nThese are just some of the topics we will explore in this dynamic\, experiential\, and participatory 4-hour workshop. Though it offers only a taste of the deep wisdom contained in the full\, 42-hour CEB course\, you will come away with insights and skills that you can begin using immediately to enhance relationships and access greater awareness in your lived experience. \nThis workshop is being offered free of charge. Donations to Manjushri Dharma Center\, for use of their lovely space\, are encouraged and much appreciated. \nThis event is limited to 18 participants\, on a first-come\, first-served basis. To register\, or for more information\, contact Aaron directly at jwlinthelotus@yahoo.com or (805) 618-8822. \nAbout the Teacher \n\nAaron Joseph has been a school teacher since 2007 and a student and practitioner of Buddhism since 2000. He holds degrees in Religious Studies and Education from UC Santa Barbara\, and currently teaches in Monterey Bay Charter School’s Waldorf-inspired kindergarten program. He is a former Buddhist monk\, served as Director of Religious Exploration at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula\, and is a father of four children\, as well as a musician\, writer\, artist and Tibetan calligrapher.This workshop is Aaron’s final step in becoming a certified CEB Teacher\, after which he hopes to offer the full CEB course and other CEB-based programs\, on the Monterey Peninsula and elsewhere.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/a-brief-introduction-to-cultivating-emotional-balance-ceb/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190314T222513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T222608Z
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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 Wednesday\, following a brief Thargyen class teaching and in solidarity with KK Rinpoche’s home monastery in Tibet\, we will remember the great kindness of Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche. Sangye Tenzin spent 21 years in Chinese prison\, yet he transformed the experience into pure spiritual food\, and left with only good wishes for his captors. We will recite special prayers for Sangye Tenzin (Guru Yoga) composed by the Karmapa and Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, and reflect together on 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. \nLearn More about Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche: “Medicine for the Mind:  On Using Suffering and Obstacles for Mental Development.”
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/sangye-tenzin-rinpoche-remembrance-day/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190204T050254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T001420Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Uprising Day
DESCRIPTION:2019 marks 60 years since the Chinese occupation in 1959.  Join Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, local Tibetan Buddhist monk and teacher\, as well as supporters of the Tibetan community to speak out against violence and cultural repression\, part of a world-wide day of protests known as Tibetan Uprising Day.  Signs will be provided (or you may bring your own) and we will be there rain or shine.  May all cultures and peoples live together in harmony and peace. \nSPACE\n\nLearn more:  Free Tibet–https://freetibet.org/about \nSPACE \nDownload a Poster\, and Help Spread the Word:  Tibetan Uprising Day \nSPACE \n\nQuestions:  Rachel C. at rachelmdc2016@gmail or 831-901-3156 (Manjushri Dharma Center phone–will take some time to return calls\, volunteer staffed).  \n\nMORE INFO\n\n\nSince the Chinese occupation in 1959\, more than one million Tibetans have been killed. To fly a Tibetan flag\, send an email abroad\, or say the phrase “human rights\,” is cause for imprisonment and torture. 99% of all Tibetan monasteries have been closed. The Tibetan people and their culture are being systematically attacked.  Our own teacher\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche risked his life to become a monk in Tibet before fleeing in 1996. Stand up against this repression and violence.  Lend your voice to peace\, justice\, and freedom:  Support Tibet!  Join us on Saturday\, March 10th\, 12:30pm to 1:30pm at Windows on the Bay as we join international protests in support of Tibetan freedom. Signs provided. Please note: Protesters cannot step into the street or hand out leaflets to cars\, as per a city safety mandate. \n“Imagine you are not allowed to whistle ‘Yankee  Doodle’  as  you  work.  You  can’t  talk  about  the  day’s  events  in  your  native  language\,  nor  wear  blue  jeans  and  tennis shoes\, or any other garment quintessentially American. Your children go to a new school where  they  learn  a  language  other  than  yours\, and are taught to report you to the authorities  if  you  speak  English  at  home.  Forget going to church.  This is Tibet today.” quote from 2016 article in Cedar St. Times. \n\nLearn more about the issue:\nFree Tibet website\n2016 PG Cedar Street Times article (bottom of p1\, includes photos of Rinpoche during his trek across the Himalayas)\nVideo: Tibet Today
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/tibetan-uprising-day-3/
LOCATION:Windows on the Bay\, Corner of Del Monte and Camino El Estero\, Monterey\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20190107T202138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T204201Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan New Year Lucky-Pot
DESCRIPTION:Bring food\, bring instruments\, and be merry! Tuesday\, February 5th marks the beginning of Losar\, the lunar new year\, the “Year of the Pig.” Rinpoche will make traditional Tibetan food like kamze\, and we are all invited to celebrate! \nLearn More:  Losar in Tibet
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/tibetan-new-year-lucky-pot/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20180408T154737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T222223Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special Monday evening when Rinpoche leads us in the chanted prayers of Medicine Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Healing). Medicine Buddha offers physical and mental healing\, protection from dangers and obstacles\, and helps living beings to eradicate the three poisons – attachment\, hatred\, and ignorance – which are the source of all sickness and danger. He is a Buddha Doctor\, depicted as having a dark blue (lapis lazuli) colored body\, this being an archetypal color of healing.  With his left hand he holds a bowl of healing nectars\, and with his right\, a medicine plant. Beginners to advanced practitioners are welcome\, prayer books are provided. Free of charge\, but donations are welcome.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-16-2018-04-16-2019-01-14/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support,Meditation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181221T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20181203T195211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T195217Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Blessing of the Waters
DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will offer a Water Blessing Ceremony on the occasion of the Winter Solstice\, Friday  December 21\, 2018\, from 4:30pm to 5:00pm at Lovers Point beach in Pacific Grove. The blessing will honor all the earth’s elements as Rinpoche will chant to pray for their protection. This is a powerful and poignant way to gather in community and to celebrate the shortest day of the year.  Participants are invited to offer a group prayer with candles to welcome back the light.  Prayer copies and candles will be provided. The event is free to all. Participants are encouraged to bring flower petals to contribute to this beautiful and moving ceremony.  We hope you can make it!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/winter-solstice-blessing-of-the-waters/
LOCATION:Lover’s Point Beach\, 17th St and Ocean View Blvd\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20181203T213204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T213209Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Rinpoche Amitabha Tsog Offering
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 17th is a special day in the Tibetan lunar calendar (10th lunar day)\, honoring Guru Rinpoche\, also known as Padmasambhava. Guru Rinpoche\,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. \nPlease join us for an Amitabha tsog offering puja to observe this auspicious occasion. Attendees are requested to bring tsog offerings like flowers\, fruits\, biscuits\, cheese/crackers\, nuts\, etc. We will arrange a beautiful offering of food and flowers for the Guru\, Three Jewels\, Assembly of Heroes and Heroines\, and we partake in the offerings to honor the divine within. It is a beautiful practice to accumulate merit and purify obscurations. Prayers will be provided and all are welcome!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/guru-rinpoche-amitabha-tsog-offering/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20180917T235839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T213959Z
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SUMMARY:We're Having a Fence-Raising!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for a Fence-Raising! The fence will be constructed over the first two weekends in October. We will begin on Saturday\, October 6th after meditation around 11 o’clock AM at the Manjushri Dharma Center backyard\, 724 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove. We will continue the following day\, Sunday\, October 7th and the next weekend Saturday\, October 13th and Sunday\, October 14th. The project is led by Doug Gallant\, an experienced fence-raiser. \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED\nAll the construction will be done by volunteers. If you would like to be a volunteer fence-raiser\, jobs include: carrying materials\, setting posts\, nailing\, providing musical accompaniment\, documenting\, and making a great picnic for all participants. Please send your contact information to the Facility Manager\, Diana Slattery\, faithfulscribe@gmail.com. We are on our way. Turning an undeveloped lot into a space for more Dharma teaching\, meditation\, and you name it. We’re claiming the space! \nDONATIONS FOR MATERIALS\, BUY A BOARD!\nWe want to put our donors’ names on the fence! There are 91 boards in this fence. Each Board costs $5.00. There are 12 posts needed. Each post is $11.00. If you would like to buy a board or a post (or 2 or 5 or 10)\, just click the donate button below. Then email our Facility Manager\, Diana Slattery at faithfulscribe@gmail.com and tell her how many posts and or boards you would like to purchase and the name you would like on each board. If you would like to donate with cash or a check\, please write how many posts and or boards you would like to purchase and the name you would like on each board\, then put the donation in an envelope and use the donation box at the Manjushri Dharma Center. What a wonderful thing it would be to have many small donations all adding up to one sacred fence!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/were-having-a-fence-raising/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20180910T203314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T203314Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to the Asian Museum in San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:We are planning a sangha field trip to the Asian Museum in San Francisco on September 16\, 2018.  The current exhibit that goes until September 16 is called “A Guided Tour of Hell”. These are paintings made by Pema Namdol Thaye from an experience Western Buddhist teacher Sam Bercholtz had when his heart stopped for awhile on the operating table. Sam is a longtime Nyingma practitioner\, training under Trunpa Rinpoche\, then with HH Dudjom Rinpoche and Kyabje Thinley Norbu. He also teaches at the annual Ngondro Retreat held at Pema Osel Ling. The details: we will be leaving at 9:00 AM from the Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Avenue\, Pacific Grove\, carpooling if possible. Please RSVP to Bob Mueller\, muellerra@earthlink.net or 831.662.2418.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/field-trip-to-the-asian-museum-in-san-francisco/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T012443
CREATED:20180730T192042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T192346Z
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SUMMARY:Riwo Sangchod Fire Puja Conducted by Chamtrul Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Karten Rinpoche has invited his friend Chamtrul Rinpoche Lobsang Gyatso to Manjushri Dharma Center to give teachings and lead practices from Aug 20-22. Chamtrul Rinpoche will conduct a Riwo Sangchod Fire Puja on August 21 at 10:00 AM.\n\nRiwo Sangchod (“The Mountain of Burnt Offerings”)\, a term (revealed treasure) of Lhatsun Namkha Jigmed\, is a fire puja\, or smoke offering ceremony. Visualizing ourselves in the form of Guru Padmasambhava\, we recite his mantra and offer an array of aromatic and nourishing substances that have been consecrated\, such as incense\, medicinal plants and herbs\, the three whites and the three sweets (milk\, butter\, yogurt\, sugar\, honey and molasses) into a fire\, the smoke from which is offered to the Three Jewels (Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha)\, the Three Roots (Lamas\, Yidams\, and Dakinis)\, as well as to the hosts of sentient beings of the six realms. The practice of Riwo Sangchod is a powerful skillful method of paying back karmic debts to beings we have harmed in the past\, restoring broken precepts\, averting obstacles and negative influences\, and balancing and harmonizing the physical elements to pacify the subtle forces that causes natural disasters.\n\n\nAbout Chamtrul Rinpoche Lobsang Gyatso\nChamtrul Rinpoche is the recognized third incarnation of a great master of the Kathog lineage of the Nyingma Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Born in Golok\, East Tibet\, he receive monastc education and training\, first at the great Kathog Monastery (the oldest of the “Six Mother Monasteries” of Nyingma)\, and then at Sertha Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academy in Kham\, East Tibet\, renowned as the largest Buddhist monastic center in the world. There\, Chamtrul Rinpoche met and received the title of Khenpo from his Root Guru\, the non-sectarian Dzogchen master and Treasure Revealer Khenpo Jigmed Phuntsok Jungne\, one of the most beloved and revered masters of the 20th century. He was enthroned again as a Khenpo at Kathok Monastery. Chamtrul Rinpoche later settled in Dharamsala\, India and began giving teachings to many international students for over 10 years\, with his excellent command of the English language. Rinpoche founded Bodhicitta Centers to unite sangha around the world who study under his guidance.\n\nWe are very fortunate to be able to receive sacred Dharma teachings from such a highly qualified and respected master\, and that our precious teacher Khenpo Karten Rinpoche is making it possible for us to connect with Chamtrul Rinpoche’s wisdom body\, speech and mind.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/riwo-sangchod-fire-puja-conducted-by-chamtrul-rinpoche/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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