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SUMMARY:Heart Transmission of Rinpoche's Jewel Ornament of Liberation Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Karten Rinpoche has written a beautiful 80 verse teaching on the Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, translated into English by Jampa Tharchin in early November. As Rinpoche states in his colophon\, it was written: “so that future disciples could know how to put all of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation into practice\, day and night\, in daily life…” Please join us for a heart transmission of his teaching after meditation class on Saturday\, December 23.   Rinpoche will recite the verses in his native Tibetan from his heart with special intention\, and listeners will receive it with special intention. We will also recite Rinpoche’s writing\, “Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar.” If you can’t make it on this busy holiday weekend\, not to worry\, Rinpoche will offer a second heart transmission when he returns from his trip to India along with further classes and instruction.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/heart-transmission-of-rinpoches-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-teaching/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171221T170000
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SUMMARY:Blessing of the Waters--Winter Solstice 2017
DESCRIPTION:Notice for Event:  Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will offer a Water Blessing Ceremony on the occasion of the Winter Solstice\, Thursday December 21\, 2017\, from 4:00pm 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! \nSummary of Event:  It was a beautiful Pacific Grove winter day on the 21st\, and about 40 people gathered to help welcome back that light at the solstice\, and pray for peace.  Thank you to all who participated! \nPhotos Courtesy of Bill Cox Photography (Photos below can be purchased/printed at https://billcoxphotography.smugmug.com):
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/blessing-of-the-waters-winter-solstice-2017/
LOCATION:Lover’s Point Beach\, 17th St and Ocean View Blvd\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:U.S. Citizenship Party
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 16th at 5:30pm the community is invited to gather at the Manjushri Dharma Center (724 Forest Avenue\, Pacific Grove\, CA 93950) to celebrate together.   This is a “Lucky Pot” (pot-luck) party\, so if possible\, please bring a main dish\, side dish\, snack\, fruit\, or dessert.   Flowers\, candles\, and offerings for Rinpoche are also welcome.   Volunteers will provide plates\, bowls\, cutlery\, serving utensils\, lemon-mint water\, tea and coffee.   A generous volunteer will bring a small American flag cake.  No RSVP is needed for this party\, but if you would like to ask questions\, make suggestions\, or coordinate Lucky Pot offerings\, you may contact Rachel C (rachelMDC2016@gmail.com).
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/u-s-citizenship-party/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171216T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171216T123000
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SUMMARY:All Sangha Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Sangha is requested to attend a short meeting after meditation on Saturday\, December 16 to share ideas and discuss the future of the Manjushri Dharma Center.  As we look to a new year with new board members\, we would like to brainstorm on ideas for future classes\, ways to improve our services\, and answer your questions about open board member positions.  We hope you can attend!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/all-sangha-meeting/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171128T210000
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SUMMARY:Naturalization Oath Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, November 28th at 12:45pm at the Campbell Heritage Theater\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will participate in the Naturalization Oath Ceremony\, the final important step in his becoming a U.S.Citizen.    We learned that only a small group (6 people) can join the Naturalization Oath Ceremony\, but the larger Sangha is invited to celebrate in two main ways: \n\nJoin a Celebratory U.S. Citizenship Dinner\, Tuesday\, November 28th at 7:30pm at Ambrosia India Bistro in Downtown Monterey\n\nOn the evening of the Naturalization Oath Ceremony\, the community is invited to gather at Ambrosia India Bistro (565 Abrego St\, Monterey\, CA 93940) to celebrate this joyful occasion.   Ambrosia offers a wide variety including vegan/gluten free options\, and is quite affordable.  We will “go Dutch\,” spitting the final bill equally between all attendees (cash or credit cards can be used).   Please RSVP to Rachel C (rachelMDC2016@gmail.com) to help us finalize the numbers for the restaurant.\n\n\nJoin a Celebratory U.S. Citizenship Party\, Saturday\, December 16th at 5:30pm at the Manjushri Dharma Center\n\nOn Saturday\, December 16th at 5:30pm the community is invited to gather at the Manjushri Dharma Center (724 Forest Avenue\, Pacific Grove\, CA 93950) to celebrate together.   This is a “Lucky Pot” (pot-luck) party\, so if possible\, please bring a main dish\, side dish\, snack\, fruit\, or dessert.   Flowers\, candles\, and offerings for Rinpoche are also welcome.   Volunteers will provide plates\, bowls\, cutlery\, serving utensils\, lemon-mint water\, tea and coffee.   A generous volunteer will bring a small American flag cake.  No RSVP is needed for this party\, but if you would like to ask questions\, make suggestions\, or coordinate Lucky Pot offerings\, you may contact Rachel C (rachelMDC2016@gmail.com).\n\n\n\nIf neither of those dates work for you to celebrate\, a third option is to come the Manjushri Dharma Center at 10am on the morning of Tuesday\, November 28th\, to see off Rinpoche and the small group of students.   We hope to see you at the celebrations! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/naturalization-oath-ceremony/
LOCATION:Ambrosia India Bistro\, 565 Abrego Street\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171110T203000
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SUMMARY:Lhabab Duchen 2017
DESCRIPTION:Lhabab Düchen is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four events in the life of the Buddha\, according to Tibetan traditions. Lhabab Düchen occurs on the 22nd day of the ninth lunar month according to Tibetan calendar.  (That falls on Friday\, November 10th in 2017) \nLhabab Düchen celebrates Buddha’s descent from The Heaven of Thirty-Three back to earth.  Buddha had left for The Heaven Of Thirty-Three (Trayastrimsa) at the age of 41\, in order to give teachings to benefit the gods in that desire realm\, and to repay the kindness of his mother by liberating her from Samsara.  He was exhorted by his follower and representative Maudgalyayana to return\, and after a long debate and under a Full Moon agreed to return. He returned to earth a week later by a special triple ladder prepared by Viswakarma\, the god of machines. This event is considered to be one of the eight great deeds of the Buddha. \nOn Lhabab Düchen\, the effects of positive or negative actions are multiplied ten million times. It is part of Tibetan Buddhist tradition to engage in virtuous activities and prayer on this day. \nTo celebrate Lhabab Düchen we will recite the prayers of Buddha Shakyamuni (depicted above) and practice Guru Yoga\, reciting prayers for Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche (shown left)\, the root guru of Khenpo Karten Rinpoche.  Rinpoche will provide us with copies of the prayers and guide us in this ceremony.    Donations are welcome\, but there is no fee for this practice.  We hope to see you there! \nSource for above information:  Wikipedia \n  \n  \nPhoto of Altar and Texts from Ceremony: \n \n  \nCalling the Guru from Afar \nShakyamuni Prayer \nPraise of 12 great deeds \n#.Final.Prayer to Japa Sangye Tenzin
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/lhabab-duchen-2017/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170930T130000
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SUMMARY:Blessing of the Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:7th Annual Blessing of the Monarch Sanctuary\n“Every Year Thousands of Monarchs Overwinter in Pacific Grove.  Arriving in October\, monarch butterflies cluster together on pine\, cypress and eucalyptus trees in the Sanctuary. Their migration to Pacific Grove is so unique that Pacific Grove is nicknamed ‘Butterfly Town\, U.S.A.’ The community has always welcomed the butterflies and advocated for their protection. Citizens of Pacific Grove voted to create an additional tax to create the Monarch Grove Sanctuary which is cared for by dedicated volunteers.”  from City of Pacific Grove site. \nOn Saturday\, September 30th\, 2017\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will offer a prayer of blessing\, and scatter flower petals in the Monarch Grove Sanctuary.  Attendees are encouraged to bring flower petals to add to the ceremony.   There will also be prayers in the Ohlone language and good wishes from all to bless the trees and pray for the return of the butterflies. \nThe Monarch Grove Sanctuary is located at 250 Ridge Road\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950. \nDirections and More information:  https://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/visiting/monarch-butterfly-sanctuary \nPhotos from 2013 ceremony\, from Cedar Street Times: \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/blessing-of-the-butterflies/
LOCATION:Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary\, 250 Ridge Road\,\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170923T100000
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SUMMARY:One Day Retreat:  Purification & Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Summary of the Day\nOn September 23rd\, we held a one-day retreat in the mountains above Carmel Valley at Grace Sanctuary\,  a private property overlooking the Ventana Wilderness.  \nIn the morning Rinpoche performed a Fire Puja outdoors. A Fire Puja is a powerful purification practice to help eliminate negativities and obstacles to enlightenment such as ordinary appearances\, unwholesome actions and broken pledges\, promises and vows.  Fire Puja is also used for promoting healing\, restoration\, and long-life.   Rinpoche guided us in our practice and visualization\, leading us in prayers of healing for ourselves\, our world\, and especially for the land\, creatures\, and people affected by the recent Soberanes fire.  The text we used was the Riwo Sangchö (Sang Offering). The practice of Riwo Sangchö\, the Mengak\, ‘secret instructions\,’ is from Lhatsün Jikme’s Rigdzin Sokdrup’\, as arranged by Dudjom Rinpoche. \nThe afternoon found us in the beautiful 30’ yurt\, where Rinpoche did a detailed teaching on The Nine Instructions for Concentration Meditation. Many questions were asked and answered about different mediation experiences. \nThe weather was beautiful\, and Rinpoche and the many retreatants were very happy with the event. As Rinpoche wrote in his poem\, Showing the Path to Liberation\, An Exhortation to Seek Isolated Places\, \nIf you are disillusioned with the cities of samsara \nChasms of attachment\, aversion\, and bad karma\, \nGo to a perfect isolated place \nFor good paths lit with peace and happiness. \nWell\, we certainly found that place\, and the spirits of the land were very happy with our offerings! \nPhotos from the Day\nSet up crew! Steve on far left\, and Edy on far right are the owners of Grace Sanctuary. \nSet up crew: Shayna\, Rachel\, Cindy and Diana were the main crew. \nRinpoche and the beautiful Ventana wilderness \n \nAs we were settling in before the morning session\, sunlight came through the yurt opening\, shining directly on the Amitabha thangka in the center of the alter! \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nPPPPPPP\nP\nP\nPP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\nP\n \n\nInitial Retreat Information\nBrief Description of Teaching\nOn Saturday\, September 23rd\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will lead a one day retreat including a morning purification practice called a Fire Puja\,  and an afternoon teaching on The Nine Instructions for Concentration Meditation. \nAbout the Fire Puja:  All of us have obstacles to enlightenment\, delusions\, that keep us in the cycle of suffering without end.  A Fire Puja is a powerful purification practice to help eliminate negativities and obstacles to enlightenment such as ordinary appearances\, unwholesome actions and broken pledges\, promises and vows.  Fire Puja is also used for promoting healing\, restoration\, and long-life.   Rinpoche will guide us in our practice and visualization\, leading us in prayers of healing for ourselves\, our world\, and especially for the land\, creatures\, and people affected by the recent Soberanes fire.   Participants are encouraged to wear white clothing to support the intention of purification\, but this is not a requirement.   Participants are encouraged to eat a vegetarian diet on this day\, but again this is voluntary. \nAbout the Nine Instructions for Concentration Meditation:  In his regular Saturday meditation classes\, Rinpoche teaches Shamatha meditation\, or that of quieting the mind.   He often notes that meditation is more than just relaxing the body and feeling peaceful\, but a powerful tool for becoming aware of awareness itself\, to “catch your mind.”  In this instruction\, written in 2016 to help guide students new to meditation\, Rinpoche explains how we can develop various stages of concentration within our meditation.   In the beginning stage\, called ‘Placing the Mind\,” we become aware of stillness (mind resting on object of meditation)\, movement (mind moving away from object of meditation)\, and awareness (mind moving back to object of meditation).   In the last stage\, called ‘Equal Placement\,’ “Meditation and non-meditation\, day and night\, become undifferentiated. Freed from any sense of stillness being good and movement being bad\, you are not distracted from that state.” \nIt will be a day of visualization\, purification\, healing and contemplation at a beautiful retreat space in Carmel Valley.    We hope you can join us! \nRetreat Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMorning Session\n8:00am-9:50am: Check in\n10:00am-12:00pm: Session 1-Welcome\, Setting Intention\, Introduction to Fire Puja\, Fire Puja Ceremony\n\n\nAfternoon Break\n12:00pm-1:30pm: Vegetarian Lunch (provided)\n\n\nAfternoon Session\n1:30pm-3:00pm:  Session 2–Nine Instructions for Concentration Meditation\n3:00pm-3:30pm:  Break\n3:30pm-5:00pm: Session 3–Nine Instructions for Concentration Meditation\n\n\n\n\nLocation of Retreat\nThe retreat will take place at a private retreat space called Grace Sanctuary in Carmel Valley\, about one hour’s drive from Pacific Grove.   Detailed directions and the address will be sent to all registered participants.   Carpooling is encouraged. \nMore About the Retreat\nThe main teachings will take place in a beautiful yurt (circular structure)\, with some chair seating and cushions for floor seating provided.  Attendees are free to bring their own cushions as needed.  We will be moving from indoor to outdoor spaces for the fire puja ritual\, so attendees will move from sitting to standing\, with some outside seating available. \nPrayers and printed materials will be provided. \nLunch will be served outside at picnic tables\, and will include a simple\, healthy and vegetarian dish. If you have special food needs\, please bring what you need. Retreat participants are responsible for breakfast and dinner on their own\, although coffee\, tea and snacks will be available during breaks. \nRetreat Fee:  $30.00\nFee includes lunch and printed teaching materials. Payment is due in full at registration. \nRegistration Required:\n\n\nPlease register no later than September 20th\n\n\n\nPayment Options\nAttendees may pay by cash or check on the day of the retreat at the registration table\, or payment may be made ahead of the event. \nPLEASE NOTE: Anyone with financial concerns is asked to contact Rachel Christopherson at rachelmdc2016@gmail.com or 831-901-3156. Khenpo Karten Rinpoche wishes that no person be turned away because of financial need. \nCREDIT OR DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS AHEAD:  Please use the Manjushri Dharma Center giving page at:  https://manjushridharmacenter.org/give/ \nCHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYMENTS AHEAD:  Please make checks payable to “Manjushri Dharma Center.”  Mail checks to Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Avenue\, Pacific Grove\, CA 93950.  Alternatively\, checks can be left in the donation box at the Manjushri Dharma Center with “September Retreat” in the memo. \n  \nMore About the Ritual and Teaching\nFire Puja\nThere are several websites that explain more about the ritual of the Fire Puja.   What is Fire Puja\, by Tsem Rinpoche and The Fire Puja Offerings\, from the website Tibetan Buddhism and Culture Blogspot are two sites that explain in detail the meaning\, variations\, and practice of Fire Puja. \nThe Root Text\nParticipants will be given copies of “The Nine Instructions for Concentration Meditation\,” written by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, 2016. \nPrecepts\nPrecepts are a set of commitments observed by laypeople during periods of intensive meditation practice or in conjunction with special teachings or holy days.  Precepts are taken to help purify our minds and support our spiritual practice while engaging in retreat.  There are five main precepts that form the basic ethical code of moral conduct in daily life\, and three additional precepts that can be kept on special days.   Precepts are voluntary\, and not required for participation in the retreat.  They are simply listed here for those who wish to do this part of the practice.   No guilt please!  All welcome! \n\n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/one-day-retreat-purification-concentration/
LOCATION:Carmel Sambosa\, “Three Jewels Temple”\, 28110 Robinson Canyon Rd\, Carmel Valley\, CA\, 93923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170909T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170917T170000
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Amitabha Puja\, Portland\, Oregon
DESCRIPTION:September 9-17:  Ven. Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will lead the Tenth Annual Amitabha Puja and give teachings based on Three Principal Aspects of the Path by Je Tsongkhapa Chenpo and The Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra to the Tibetan Community of Portland\, OR and Southwest Washington. \nThe first three days will be the Tibetan Community Center of the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association and the last three days will be at the Mt. Adams Zen Buddhist Temple in Trout Lake\, WA. \nLearn More:  Tenth Annual Amitabha Puja in Portland
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/10th-annual-amitabha-puja-portland-oregon/
LOCATION:Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association\, 4401 NE 122nd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170819T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170819T121500
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SUMMARY:Public Talk:  How to Change Bad Habits
DESCRIPTION:All of us have habits of mind that we struggle to curb.   How can we train our mind in healthy habits and positive motivations?   Join us on Saturday\, August 19th after regular meditation practice (which runs from 10:00am to 11:00am) for a public talk by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on How to Change Bad Habits. \nRinpoche wrote about the topic:  “At its best\, mind is that which proceeds to the city of Liberation. At its worst\, however\, mind is that which throws us into the swamp of samsara. Mind is like a crazed elephant\, so strive in methods to control the mind.” \nFree event\, but donations welcome. \nQuestions?  Contact Rachel C. at rachelmdc2016@gmail.com or call the center at 831-901-3156.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/public-talk-how-to-change-bad-habits/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170813T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170813T183000
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SUMMARY:Picnic Field Trip to Land of Medicine Buddha
DESCRIPTION:Recap from Rinpoche:  We had an AMAZING day today at the Land of Medicine Buddha. I think it would be beneficial for other centers to do something like what we did today. It is such a great way to explore Buddhism deeper and through the process\, it also makes the bond between sangha members stronger and strengthens the sense of community as well. Thank you Manjushri Dharma Center for organizing this event and thank you everyone for joining us \nAs originally described:  Join Khenpo Karten Rinpoche for a picnic in the redwoods and exploration of the Land of Medicine Buddha retreat center!  Meet at the Manjushri Dharma Center (724 Forest Avenue\, Pacific Grove) at 10:30am on Sunday\, August 13 and carpool to the Land of Medicine Buddha Retreat Center\, located in Santa Cruz County at 5800 Prescott Road\, Soquel\, CA 95073.  Bring a “trashless” picnic item to share.   We will walk along the “8 Verses Pilgrimage Trail\,”  based on the “8 Verses in Training the Mind\,” by Geshe Langri Tangpa.      Free event\, but donations to the Land of Medicine Buddha are welcome.   More information:  Land of Medicine Buddha Website  Questions?  Contact Rachel C. at rachelmdc2016@gmail.com or call the center at 831-901-3156. \nFun Recipe for Potato Dish (courtesy of Dechen Yangkyi):  Aloo Tadka \nPhotos from the day:
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/picnic-field-trip-to-land-of-medicine-buddha/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170805T210000
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SUMMARY:Peace Lantern Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Peace Lantern Ceremony\n7:00pm-9:00pm\, Saturday\, August 5th\nLover’s Point Beach\nOcean View Blvd & 17th Street\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950 \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche will offer prayers at the ceremony which is part of the Thirteenth Annual Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance Day. This beautiful and moving tradition honors those who perished in 1945 and reaffirms our commitment to world peace. Event is free. The Peace Lantern event is sponsored by several peace organizations in Monterey County and the Friends/Quakers of Monterey. \nSchedule includes: \n7:00pm: Lantern making and Taiko drumming\n7:45pm: Music and messages of hope and peace\n8:15pm: Launching of the peace lanterns
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/peace-lantern-ceremony/
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:20170727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
CREATED:20170703T191705Z
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SUMMARY:Public Talk: Four Noble Truths
DESCRIPTION:July 27th\, 2017 marks the Tibetan holy day of Chokhor Duechen\, 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.  Please join us for this very special occasion! \nLearn More:  Chokhor Duechen in Tibet
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/public-talk-four-noble-truths2017/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
CREATED:20170710T200450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170717T152511Z
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SUMMARY:Picnic at Pema Osel Ling
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, July 16\, 2017 members of the Manjushri Dharma Center community joined Khenpo Karten Rinpoche for a picnic in the redwoods and exploration of the Pema Osel Ling retreat center.   Folks met at the Manjushri Dharma Center at noon and carpooled to Pema Osel Ling Retreat Center\, located in the redwoods above Watsonville\, about 45 minutes from Pacific Grove.   \nMore Information:  Pema Osel Ling Website \n  \n  \n  \nPhotos: \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/picnic-at-pema-osel-ling/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
CREATED:20170703T165213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T205604Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Birthday Dalai Lama 2017
DESCRIPTION:Rinpoche’s recap:  On July 6th\, we had a birthday celebration for his Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Manhunt Dharma Center in Pacific Grove. We prayed for his long life\, and watched some very funny videos of him. We then enjoyed our always wonderful lucky pot and some terrific music by Michael Martinez on keyboard\, Steve Baker on sitar\,  and David Molk on banjo\, harmonica\, and flute. Thanks to all musicians\, and those who brought delicious food. It was a joyous occasion\, and we hope to have this celebration for many years to come! \nGeneral Description:  Thursday\, July 6th\, 2017 will mark the 82nd birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama\, Tenzin Gyatso. He describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk\, but he is also the spiritual leader of Tibet and a leader of peace around the world. \nThe community is invited to gather at the Manjushri Dharma Center to celebrate the Dalai Lama’s birthday with food\, music\, and friendship.   Attendees are encouraged to bring a “luckypot” item to share (that is Rinpoche speak for potluck).   We are fortunate this year to have been donated a stunning thangka (religious painting) of the 14th Dalai Lama\, courtesy of the staff at Bernardus Lodge\, which will be displayed prominently and honored as we celebrate this incredible man of peace. \nLearn more:  His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama\, Tenzin Gyatso \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPhotos from the party: \n         \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/happy-birthday-dalai-lama-2017/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
CREATED:20170626T193525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170703T193017Z
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SUMMARY:Land of Medicine Buddha Festival 2017
DESCRIPTION:Once a year\, Land of Medicine Buddha Retreat Center holds a grand day of celebration when the community comes together at their Wish Fulfilling Temple. They raise a 24 foot tall Medicine Buddha thangka (painting) between redwood trees\, host Buddhist masters who lead the Medicine Buddha Pujas (prayers)\, offer a free lunch of Tibetan mo mo’s\, music and dance offerings from many cultures\, kids activities and more. It is a GRAND day day of celebration and offering. \nThe community at the Manjushri Dharma Center joined in the festivities\, enjoying the day there.  Here are some photos from the day. \n  \nMore information:  Land of Medicine Buddha Festival and Cultural Celebration
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/land-of-medicine-buddha-festival-2017/
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:20170624T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170624T121500
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
CREATED:20170605T175844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T191738Z
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SUMMARY:Public Talk--Medicine for the Mind:  Transforming Suffering into Joy
DESCRIPTION:General Description:  Every living being experiences suffering.  Most people view suffering as something to get rid of and not look back.  However\, suffering can teach us compassion for others and can be used to train our mind in a way that good conditions cannot.  In this very special public talk\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will give an account of his root guru’s 21 years in a Chinese prison\, where Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche transformed an atmosphere of starvation and fear into pure spiritual food and joy.  Join us after our regular meditation class (which runs 10-11am) for this deeply inspiring teaching.  Free event\, all are welcome! \nBackground:  Every year\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche visits the Bridgewater State Prison to teach students incarcerated there. He composed this teaching originally for them\, and delivered it on May 29th.  After reading the teaching\, presented below\, students in Pacific Grove requested he give the same teaching as a public talk.  This teaching is one of the most powerful and inspiring teachings this editor has ever read. \nRecap of event:  On June 24\, 2017 Khenpo Karten Rinpoche addressed the community with a public talk entitled\, “Medicine for the Mind:  Transforming Suffering into Joy.”  The talk was based on his teaching given to Dharma students in prison in Boston earlier in May.   The attendees read the written teaching aloud in its entirety\, and Rinpoche expanded on “tong-len” or the practice of taking and giving.  It was indeed powerful medicine for the mind.    \nPhoto from Public Talk: \n \nLink to Blog Post:  Medicine For The Mind:  Instructions for My Boston Dharma Brothers On Using Suffering and Obstacles for Mental Development \nDownload Teaching as PDF:  Medicine For The Mind:  Instructions for My Boston Dharma Brothers On Using Suffering and Obstacles for Mental Development
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/public-talk-medicine-for-the-mind-transforming-suffering-into-joy/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
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SUMMARY:Blessing of the Waters: Summer Solstice 2017
DESCRIPTION:General recap:  Khenpo Karten Rinpoche offered a Water Blessing Ceremony on the occasion of the Summer Solstice and First Day of Summer at Lovers Point beach in Pacific Grove. The blessing honored all the earth’s elements as Rinpoche chanted to pray for their protection. Participants offered a prayer for world peace and brought flower petals to contribute to this beautiful and moving ceremony.  \nRinpoche’s recap:  Yesterday\, June 21st\, the summer solstice\, we had the 8th water blessing ceremony on the beach at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove. Offerings were given to the nagas\, the water serpents\, of the three white substances: honey\, milk\, and yogurt\, and many flowers and flower petals of brilliant colors which reset floating on the waves. There was quite a crowd of people! This ceremony of the water element is especially important for California which has droughts and floods and avalanches. I think the Nagas were very pleased! \nPhotos (thank you Stacy Loving\, Heidi Feldman and all others who contributed photos):
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/blessing-of-the-waters-summer-solstice-2017/
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:20170614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170614T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
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SUMMARY:Thargyen Certificate Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:From Rinpoche following ceremony\, June 14\, 2017:   Our Jewel Ornament of Liberation teachings\, which commenced a year and nine months ago\, has now ended and went extremely well.  We had a concluding celebration today with practice of Venerable Milarepa Guru Yoga and offering of Ganachakra.   The Ornament by Gampopa is such a precious\, sacred instruction. We would not be incorrect to recognize it as the first Lamrim\, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment\, to appear in Tibet. It is the first time that I have taught the Ornament in America. I want to thank everyone involved\, all members of my Manjushri Dharma Center who attended and helped make it happen for the wonderful opportunity. Apart from how much it benefitted others\, it is always extremely beneficial for me to able to give such teachings. Thank you so much! \nBackground:\nOver the course of a year and a nine months\, August 2015 to April 2017\, the sangha completed initial study of The Jewel Ornament of Liberation: The Wish-Fulfilling Gem of the Noble Teachings\, by the venerable Gampopa (1074-1153 C.E.\, depicted in thangka above)\,  also known as the Thargyen.   On June 14th\, 2017\, we celebrated all those who participated in this course of study with a special set of prayers (Milarepa sadhana) and a certificate ceremony.    Practitioners also completed a one to two page written reflection of the Thargyen\, and turned those in to Rinpoche.   It was a nice way to celebrate and recognize those who participated in and completed listening\, meditating and contemplation of this comprehensive work. \nThe day before we held this celebration\, a very nice woman came by and donated a beautiful Thangka (religious painting) depicting the Dalai Lama and his life.   It is was very auspicious\, as it was the Dalai Lama who recommended to Khenpo Karten Rinpoche that he teach the Thargyen to his western students.    It was as if the Dalai Lama came to celebrate with us\, the full circle of his idea!  Read More:  The Auspicious Dalai Lama Thangka \nPictures from the Thargyen Certificate Ceremony: \nTsog offering and alter set up to honor Milarepa and Gampopa \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/thargyen-certificate-ceremony/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
CREATED:20170605T201418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170611T051857Z
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SUMMARY:Saka Dawa 2017
DESCRIPTION:Message from Rinpoche sent to Sangha on Thursday\, June 8:  Saka Dawa full moon is tomorrow! This is the most holy and important day in all Buddhism. We celebrate the Buddha’s birthday\, enlightenment\, and death (paranirvana). The whole month of Saka Dawa is especially auspicious for creating merit.  I really want my students to have a beautiful\, happy celebration and create great merit in the world!  Don’t miss this important occasion—it comes only once a year. \nGeneral description:  Saka Dawa/Saga Dawa observations take place in the fourth Tibetan month\, honoring Buddha Shakyamuni’s birth\, enlightenment\, and parinirvana. From May 26 to June 24\, 2017\, the planets and stars converge to make things especially auspicious\, therefore\, positive actions can be multiplied 100\,000 times. This is a rare and important period\, so practitioners are encouraged to practice Dharma and positive actions as much as possible during this time\, and to refrain from harmful actions with extra mindfulness. Most holy of all is the full moon day of Saka Dawa\, the 15th day of the Tibetan month\, which will fall on Friday\, June 9th.   \nEditor’s recap:  The Manjushri Dharma Community gathered at 6:30pm\, and attendees brought tsog offerings of flowers\, fruits\, popcorn\, and sweets.  Rinpoche arranged it all into a beautiful offering of food and flowers for the Guru\, Three Jewels\, Assembly of Heroes and Heroines. As part of the tsog ceremony\, assistants made three heaping plates for the Guru\, Buddha\, and Dharma.  The Sangha also partook in the offerings\, imagining the food as holy nectar that purifies all negativities\, to honor the divine within.  It was a beautiful ceremony which served to accumulate merit and purify obscurations.   Rinpoche took the time to explain the various parts of the ceremony to the Sangha\, as this was only the second time a tsog ceremony was performed in our Forest Avenue center.  After the formal tsog ceremony\, participants prayed world peace.  Thank  you to all the Sangha members who helped with photocopies of prayers\, setting up and breaking down of this Saka Dawa ceremony.   Thank you to all who attended and collectively created such good energy for a peaceful world!   \nRinpoche’s recap:  Today\, on the full moon of Saga Dawa\, our offering ceremony went very well and we were able to create a tremendous amount of positive energy for the future. This root of virtue I dedicate to all living beings throughout all realms of existence . Thank you to everyone! \nPictures from June 9th\, 2017 Saka Dawa Full Moon Ceremony: \nMaking special plates to share \nSharing a day of special blessings\, Saka Dawa Full Moon Ceremony 2017 \nAll the flowers made a special alter for Saturday meditation \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nMore information about Saka/Saga Dawa as posted by Rinpoche on his Facebook page: \nSaga Dawa is called the “month of merits” for Tibetan Buddhists. Dawameans “month” in Tibetan\, and “Saga” or “Saka” is the name of a star prominent in the sky during the fourth lunar month of the Tibetan calendar\, when Saga Dawa is observed. Saga Dawa usually begins in May and ends in June.\nThis is a month especially dedicated to “making merit.” Merit is understood in many ways in Buddhism. We can think of it as the fruits of good karma\, especially when this brings us closer to enlightenment. In early Buddhist teachings the three grounds of meritorious action are generosity (dana)\, morality (sila)\, and mental culture or meditation (bhavana)\, although there are many ways to make merit.\nTibetan lunar months begin and end with a new moon. The full moon day that falls in the middle of the month is Saga Dawa Duchen; duchen means “great occasion.” In 2016\, this day falls on Saturday\, May 21st. This is the single most holy day of Tibetan Buddhism. Like the Theravadin observance of Vesak\, Saga Dawa Duchen commemorates the birth\, enlightenment and death (parinirvana) of the historical Buddha.\n\nWays to Make Merit\nFor Tibetan Buddhists\, the month of Saga Dawa is the most auspicious time for meritorious actions. And on Saga Dawa Duchen the merits of worthy acts are multiplied 100\,000 times.\nMeritorious acts include pilgrimages to sacred places. There are many mountains\, lakes\, caves and other natural sites in Tibet that have attracted pilgrims for centuries. Pilgrims also go to venerated monasteries\, temples and stupas. Pilgrims also travel to be in the presence of a holy person\, such as a high lama.\nPilgrims may circumambulate a shrine or other holy place. This means walking clockwise around the holy site. As they circumambulate\, pilgrims may pray and chant mantras\, such as mantras to White or Green Tara\, Om Mani Padme Hum or Buddha Amitabha. The circumambulation may include full-body prostrations.\nDana\, or giving\, may be the most common way for Buddhists of all traditions to make merit\, especially giving donations to temples or to individual monks and nuns. During Saga Dawa\, it’s also auspicious to give money to beggars. Traditionally\, beggars line the roads on Saga Dawa Duchen knowing they are certain to receive something.\nThe lighting of butter lamps is a common devotional practice. Traditionally\, butter lamps burned clarified yak butter\, but these days they might be filled with vegetable oil. The lights are said to banish spiritual darkness as well as visual darkness. Tibetan temples burn a lot of butter lamps; donating lamp oil is another way to make merit.\nAnother way to make merit is by not eating meat. One can take this further by buying animals intended to be slaughtered and setting them free.\n\nObserving Precepts\nIn many Buddhist traditions there are precepts observed by laypeople only on holy days. In Theravada Buddhism these are called the uposatha precepts. Lay Tibetan Buddhists sometimes follow the same eight precepts on holy days. During Saga Dawa\, laypeople may keep these eight precepts on both new moon and full moon days.\nThese precepts are the first five basic precepts precepts for all lay Buddhists\, plus three more. The first five are:\n1. Not killing\n2. Not stealing\n3. Not misusing sex\n4. Not lying\n5. Not abusing intoxicants\nOn especially holy days\, three more are added:\nThe sixth “holy day” precept is to eat only one meal\, before noon. This is a basic precept for many monks and nuns\, but most of the time it doesn’t apply to laypeople. “Grazing” is not allowed; once you’ve stopped eating for thirty minutes\, the meal is done. For Tibetans\, this one meal should not include meat\, eggs\, onions\, garlic or radishes.\nThe seventh “holy day” precept is to avoid sleeping in a high\, soft bed. The eighth is to not wear adornments — jewelry or cosmetics.\nSometimes lay Tibetans turn these special days into two-day retreats\, with complete silence and fasting on the second day.\n\nThere are\, of course\, a variety of rituals and ceremonies performed during Saga Dawa\, and these vary among the several schools of Tibetan Buddhism. In recent years\, Chinese security forces have limited Ssga Dawa activities\, including pilgrimages and ceremonies\, in Tibet.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saga-dawa-2017/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170531T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170531T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
CREATED:20170515T184841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T004621Z
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SUMMARY:Developing the Supreme Good Heart\, Public Talk in Brockton\, Massachusetts 
DESCRIPTION:DEVELOPING THE SUPREME GOOD HEART \nMessiah Baptist Church\, Brockton\, Massachusetts  \nReverend Michael Walker \n80 LEGION PARKWAY\, BROCKTON\, MA \nWednesday\, May 31 \n7:00pm to 9:00pm Eastern Standard Time \nContact for Questions:  (508) 584-1963 or ssbmessiah@aol.com \nWebsite:Messiah Baptist Church \nDownload flyer:  Developing the Supreme Good Heart \nRev. Ed Hardy and Khenpo Karten Rinpoche at Messiah Baptist Church
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/developing-the-supreme-good-heart-public-talk-in-brockton-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Messiah Baptist Church\, Brockton\, MA\, 80 LEGION PARKWAY\, Brockton\, MA\, 02301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
CREATED:20170515T183103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T004448Z
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SUMMARY:Developing the Supreme Good Heart\, Public Talk in Plymouth\, Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:DEVELOPING THE SUPREME GOOD HEART \nFIRST PARISH CHURCH IN PLYMOUTH\, Massachusetts \nReverend Ed Hardy \n19 Town Square Plymouth MA 02360 \nTuesday\, May 30  \n7:00pm to 9:00pm Eastern Standard Time \nContact for Questions:  (508) 747-1606 or office@firstparishplymouthuu.org \nWebsite: First Parish Plymouth Unitarian Universalist Church \nDownload flyer:  Developing the Supreme Good Heart \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche and Rev. Ed Hardy taking a selfie.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/developing-the-supreme-good-heart-public-talk-in-plymouth/
LOCATION:First Parish Church\, Plymouth\, MA\, 19 Town Square\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
CREATED:20170516T172401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T202526Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching at Bridgewater State Prison\, Bridgewater\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche visits the Bridgewater State Prison to teach students incarcerated there. He composed the teaching below which includes an account of how Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche\, Khenpo Karten’s root guru\, transformed his 21 years in a Chinese prison into complete freedom. This teaching is one of the most powerful and inspiring teachings this editor has ever read.  \nLink to Blog Post:  Medicine For The Mind:  Instructions for My Boston Dharma Brothers On Using Suffering and Obstacles for Mental Development \nDownload Teaching as PDF:  Medicine For The Mind:  Instructions for My Boston Dharma Brothers On Using Suffering and Obstacles for Mental Development
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/teaching-at-bridgewater-state-prison-bridgewater-ma/
LOCATION:Bridgewater State Prison\, 20 Admin Road\, Bridgewater\, MA\, 02324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
CREATED:20170516T171604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T004311Z
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SUMMARY:Bardo Teaching\, Ridgefield Park\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Saturday\, May 27 \nTime:  11:00am to 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time \nLocation:  Private residence\, 82 Euclid Avenue\, Ridgefield Park\, New Jersey\, 07660 \nDescription:   \nWhat is the bardo ? The Tibetan word bardo means the intermediate state\, which is our state of existence before and after death. There are altogether six bardos from the moment of conception till death. \nThe purpose of understanding the bardo is to use every spiritual experience in this life as a preparation for the moment of death and the next rebirth.  Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will teach on: \n1. How to achieve happiness in this life with the first three bardos: Kyenay Bardo (the bardo of birth and life)\, Milam Bardo (the practice of dream yoga in the dream state) and Samten Bardo (the bardo of meditation or concentrative absorption); \n2. How to achieve peace at the moment of dying through the final three bardos: Chinkai Bardo (the bardo of dying at the moment of death until complete dissolution of outer and inner elements)\, Chonyi Bardo (luminosity of our true nature) and Sipa Bardo (the bardo of our new form which is determined by our karmic accumulations and actions). \nContact for questions:   TBA
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/bardo-teaching-ridgefield-park-nj/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, Carmel\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
CREATED:20170515T181224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T005740Z
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SUMMARY:Public Talk on Love and Compassion in New York
DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Karten Rinponche will give a public talk on Love and Compassion\, the essence of Dharma practice. \nWednesday\, May 24th \n7:00PM Eastern Standard Time \nKabbalah Center New York City \n16 W. 17th St.\, New York\, NY 10011\nContact for Questions: \nphone: (212) 644-0025\nemail: NY.UnionSquare@kabbalah.com\nweb newyork.kabbalah.com \nKabbalah Center Event Website  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/public-talk-on-love-and-compassion-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Kabbalah Center New York City\, 155 East 48th Street\, New York\, CA\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T130000
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SUMMARY:Back Yard Cleanup Day
DESCRIPTION:Thank you Back Yard Clean Up Volunteers!\n\nOn Saturday\, May 13th following our meditation class\, six volunteers pitched in to clean up the back yard at the Manjushri Dharma Center.   Within a half hour (so fast!) we had the bamboo fence removed\, and created a sizable junk pile\, wood pile (free firewood)\, and brick pile (also free to anyone who needs them).   We were treated to a delicious luncheon prepared by Diana enjoyed outside in our newly cleaned up space.  Thank you to all who participated! \n\nThe crew:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n a\na\na\naa\na\na\na\na\na\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Junk Pile: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n a\na\na\na\na\na\na\na\naa\na\n\n\n\n\nThe Free Pile:
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/back-yard-cleanup-day/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Tibetan Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Manjushri Dharma Center celebrated Tibetan culture on Sunday\, May 7th\, 2017 at the third annual Language Capitol of the World Festival.\nAfter a parade at 10:30am\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and dedicated volunteers staffed a booth at Custom House Plaza from 11am to 6pm.  Rinpoche wowed the crowd with his conch shell playing! \nThank you to Steffanie Hochulli (shown left with Rinpoche) who was inspired with the idea to have Manjushri Dharma Center at this fun community event\, and who did the lion’s share of the work to make it happen.   Thank you also Jim for coordinating the volunteers\, Bruce for logistical help and heavy lifting\, Heidi & Gary for help in setting up the EZ Up and staying to assist\, and to Diana & Cate for showing up and helping….twice!  Special thanks of course to Rinpoche for staying all day\, and sharing Tibetan culture and his extraordinary good wishes with the people.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/celebrate-tibetan-culture/
LOCATION:Custom House Plaza\, Near Fisherman's Wharf\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170409T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T053736
CREATED:20170405T201736Z
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SUMMARY:The Benefits of Solitary Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Karten Rinpoche spent three years\, three months\, and three days on solitary retreat in his early 20’s.  The experience began with much discomfort\, physically and mentally\, but ended with Rinpoche asking to extend the retreat another 3 years!   Indeed\, while that particular Abbot did not allow Rinpoche to continue his retreat at the monastery\, Rinpoche returned to his home village\, and did an additional 2 years of solitary retreat in a cave near his home town. \nOn Sunday\, April 9th\, Rinpoche will speak about the importance and benefits of solitary retreat to the teens of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Pennisula\, at approximately 11:30-12:00pm.  The event is NOT open to the public\, but listed here to help keep track of our busy Rinpoche’s schedule. \nThe Benefits of Solitary Retreat \nSunday\, April 9th \n11:30am -noon \nUnitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Pennisula \n490 Aguajito Road\, Carmel\, CA  93923 \nPrivate event for youth of UU Church \nFor more info\, contact:  Aaron Joseph–phone:  805-618-8822 or email: jwlinthelotus@yahoo.com \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/the-benefits-of-solitary-retreat/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Monterey County\, 490 Aquajito Road\, Carmel\, CA\, 93923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170408T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170408T121500
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CREATED:20170327T193044Z
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SUMMARY:Public Talk:  Developing the Supreme Good Heart
DESCRIPTION:“The tracks left by all Buddhas\, past\, present and future;  Quintessence of the 84\,000 Teachings are the instructions on altruistic Bodhicitta;  Don’t forget them.  Practice them!  That is my heart advice.”  page 9 Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche \nThe supreme good heart\, or Bodhicitta\, is a precious mind that cherishes all living beings over oneself–altruism in its deepest and broadest form.  As the Dalai Lama says in a 2015 video\, “Whoever generates this altruistic intention will find themselves setting out on the path to true happiness.”   Letting go of ego-clinging that seeks only the happiness of the self\, and developing a mind that wishes for the happiness of all creates peace of mind and joy for the practitioner.   The benefits of cultivating this attitude are profound: from better health and more harmonious relationships\, to the ultimate liberation of enlightenment.   Join Khenpo Karten Rinpoche as he teaches on the many benefits of Bodhicitta\, followed by a discussion on practical ways to gently encourage the supreme good heart in ourselves. \nThis teaching follows our regular meditation class\, held 10-11am on Saturdays. \nClick here for more information on the Heart Advice Series.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/public-talk-developing-the-supreme-good-heart/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170325T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170325T121500
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SUMMARY:Public Talk:  Abandoning Dualistic Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Abandoning Dualistic Thinking\n Saturday\, March 25\n 11:15am-12:15pm  \n Manjushri Dharma Center\n“Samsara and nirvana are no more different than the two sides of a single hand.  Abandon dualistic discrimination;  Pure lands are nowhere else!   That is my heart advice.”  page 8 Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche \nIn the introduction to the The Jewel Ornament Of Liberation\, Gampopa (1074-1153) writes:  “In general\, all phenomena are included in the two categories of samsara and nirvana. That which is called samsara is empty by nature\, a confused projection. Its defining characteristic is that it manifests as suffering. That which is called nirvana is also empty by nature\, but all the confused projections are exhausted and dissipated. Its defining characteristic is freedom from all suffering….When can this confusion be transformed into primordial wisdom?  When one attains unsurpassable enlightenment.” \nOut of ignorance\, we tend to think of samsara and nirvana as two separate realities\, when actually they are of the same nature:  emptiness\, deep freedom and bliss.  It may take a lifetime or many lifetimes to achieve a direct realization of emptiness\, but with patient\, consistent\, gentle and joyful effort\, it is within reach. \nWe can relate to this teaching in another aspect.   Within our conventional reality we often judge people and experiences as good or bad\, pleasant or unpleasant\, and spend much energy trying to avoid the unpleasant\, seeking only the people and circumstances we enjoy.  What if we could experience others from a basis of curiosity\, openness\, and freedom of thought?  What if we viewed our lives and circumstances beyond the lens of habitual dualistic thinking? \nJoin us for a teaching from Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on this deep subject\, following our regular mediation practice (10-11am).  Rinpoche will teach directly in his own English.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/abandoning-dualistic-thinking/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Special Events
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