BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Manjushri Dharma Center - ECPv5.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Manjushri Dharma Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20241028T222533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T212324Z UID:257065-1732096800-1732122000@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Happy Retreat Rinpoche! DESCRIPTION:We are so happy that our dear Khenpo Karten Rinpoche is taking a few weeks away to go on retreat.   Normally\, a one-month retreat (or longer) is the goal each year for Rinpoche\, but this year due to many circumstances\, he has chosen a short retreat.  He will be staying in Santa Cruz at the home of his dear friend Lama Lekshey.   He will have all the food and provisions needed and will enjoy the time he needs for deep meditation and practice in solitude.   We wish you well Rinpoche! \nRinpoche will return on Sunday\, December 8\, and we will not welcome him home this time with a kata ceremony.   Instead\, we will celebrate his freedom to come home at any time that works for him\, and his wish to quietly return home. \nMonday night prayers will return on December 9th with Amitabha practice\, and Saturday morning meditation will return on December 14th. \n  \n  URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/happy-retreat-rinpoche/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Rinpoche-2021-retreat-16x9-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240930T224909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T224909Z UID:256765-1729335600-1729342800@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Garden Volunteer Day DESCRIPTION:Calling all green thumbs and those with not-so-green thumbs!  Calling all volunteers!  We are hosting “Garden Volunteer Day #3:  It’s Been Too Long!”  🙂 Many hands make light work and we will focus on pulling weeds\, mulching and blocking weeds before the rains come. If you can lend one hour (or two) after meditation on Saturday\, October 19\, you will make a monk happy!  \nWe will supply:  coffee/tea/goodies and a few garden tools (and mulch)\nYou should supply:  your own garden gloves\, tools you like\, etc. \nMany thanks and hope to see you there! \nQuestions?  Contact Rachel at rachelichristo@gmail.com or 831-277-0529 URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/garden-volunteer-day-3/ LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GardenDay5-18-24_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20241007T220540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T232004Z UID:256897-1729015200-1729022400@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Ginger Chih DESCRIPTION:Our dear Sangha member\, author and photographer Ginger Chih is giving a book talk!  Her book\, The Dalai Lama:  Leadership and the Power of Compassion is available for sale on her website where proceeds benefit the Tibet fund\, or at the Manjushri Dharma Center where funds benefit MDC\, and likely you can pick up a copy at this talk! URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/an-evening-with-ginger-chih/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Monterey County\, 490 Aquajito Road\, Carmel\, CA\, 93923\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10-7-24-The-Dalai-Lama-Leadership-and-the-Power-of-Compassion-16x9-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240916T192830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T192830Z UID:256651-1727510400-1727539200@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup--Northern California DESCRIPTION:The first Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup with the Venerable Khenpo Karten Rinpoche in Northern California will be held over Friday and Saturday\, September 27-28th\, 2024.   This special event is hosted by the Tibetan Association of Northern California in Richmond\, CA.   The event is held in Tibetan and there will not be an English translator\, but all are welcome to join and enjoy the special energy of the practice of Amitabha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light. \nHere’s a copy of the Sadhana ‘Dechen Shingdrup’ \n \n\nImportant Notes:\n  \n\nThe event is held in Tibetan and there will not be an English translator\, but all are welcome to join and enjoy the special energy of the practice of Amitabha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light.\nHere’s a copy of the Sadhana ‘Dechen Shingdrup’ (Tibetan text only)\nBreakfast and lunch will be provided (vegetarian).  All meals are sponsored by community members and offered free of charge.\nThey will have cushions there and chairs\, but participants should bring their own cushions (whatever will help make your sit comfortable).\nThey may need help with food preparation and/or cleanup\, so come early/stay late if you can offer to volunteer\n\nShrine room etiquette\nRinpoche is informal here in California\, but it is good for students to know how to show respect in a traditional way in the gompa (shrine room): \n\nRemove shoes and hats before entering the gompa\nAs soon as you enter\, make 3 prostrations in the direction of the altar\nWhen the teacher enters\, please stand and bow slightly\, hold your hands in prostration or “lotus blossom” at your heart\nAfter the teacher makes 3 prostrations and sits down\, the students then make 3 prostrations before sitting down\nKeep all texts\, Buddha images\, or images of the Lama off the floor\nDo not show the soles of your feet to the teacher/altar during the session. (Exceptions can be made for those with back problems or leg problems or anyone who needs to stretch their legs–use a scarf or cloth to cover your feet as you extend and stretch is good.)\nDress modestly\, don’t show too much bare skin or wear super-tight or revealing clothing\nFeel free to move and adjust your sitting position\, but try not to disturb others; as you leave make a slight bow to the altar/teacher before turning away\nAt the end of the whole retreat\, there will be a “kata ceremony” where white silk scarves are presented to Rinpoche as a sign of respect and thanks\, and typically attendees also give “dana” at this time–a special monetary offering.   Please bring your own kata if you have one.  Dana should be concealed in an envelope.\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/amitabha-dechen-shingdrup-northern-california-2/ LOCATION:Tibetan Association of Northern California\, 5200 Dalai Lama Avenue\, Richmond\, CA\, 94804\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Header-image-Amitabha-Dechen-Shingdrup-Nor-Cal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240916T192640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T192640Z UID:256646-1727424000-1727452800@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup--Northern California DESCRIPTION:The first Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup with the Venerable Khenpo Karten Rinpoche in Northern California will be held over Friday and Saturday\, September 27-28th\, 2024.   This special event is hosted by the Tibetan Association of Northern California in Richmond\, CA.   The event is held in Tibetan and there will not be an English translator\, but all are welcome to join and enjoy the special energy of the practice of Amitabha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light. \nHere’s a copy of the Sadhana ‘Dechen Shingdrup’ \n \n\nImportant Notes:\n  \n\nThe event is held in Tibetan and there will not be an English translator\, but all are welcome to join and enjoy the special energy of the practice of Amitabha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light.\nHere’s a copy of the Sadhana ‘Dechen Shingdrup’ (Tibetan text only)\nBreakfast and lunch will be provided (vegetarian).  All meals are sponsored by community members and offered free of charge.\nThey will have cushions there and chairs\, but participants should bring their own cushions (whatever will help make your sit comfortable).\nThey may need help with food preparation and/or cleanup\, so come early/stay late if you can offer to volunteer\n\nShrine room etiquette\nRinpoche is informal here in California\, but it is good for students to know how to show respect in a traditional way in the gompa (shrine room): \n\nRemove shoes and hats before entering the gompa\nAs soon as you enter\, make 3 prostrations in the direction of the altar\nWhen the teacher enters\, please stand and bow slightly\, hold your hands in prostration or “lotus blossom” at your heart\nAfter the teacher makes 3 prostrations and sits down\, the students then make 3 prostrations before sitting down\nKeep all texts\, Buddha images\, or images of the Lama off the floor\nDo not show the soles of your feet to the teacher/altar during the session. (Exceptions can be made for those with back problems or leg problems or anyone who needs to stretch their legs–use a scarf or cloth to cover your feet as you extend and stretch is good.)\nDress modestly\, don’t show too much bare skin or wear super-tight or revealing clothing\nFeel free to move and adjust your sitting position\, but try not to disturb others; as you leave make a slight bow to the altar/teacher before turning away\nAt the end of the whole retreat\, there will be a “kata ceremony” where white silk scarves are presented to Rinpoche as a sign of respect and thanks\, and typically attendees also give “dana” at this time–a special monetary offering.   Please bring your own kata if you have one.  Dana should be concealed in an envelope.\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/amitabha-dechen-shingdrup-northern-california/ LOCATION:Tibetan Association of Northern California\, 5200 Dalai Lama Avenue\, Richmond\, CA\, 94804\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Header-image-Amitabha-Dechen-Shingdrup-Nor-Cal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T100000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240813T215432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T215432Z UID:256552-1725004800-1725012000@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Test Event 2 DESCRIPTION:This is just for purposes of seeing four events on the home page\, as is normal when the Events Calendar is functioning normally. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/test-event-2/ LOCATION:In Nature\, Outside\, In Nature\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/5-6-24_OxbowMeandersToSea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T100000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240813T215222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T215222Z UID:256550-1724918400-1724925600@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Test Event 1 DESCRIPTION:This is just for purposes of seeing four events on the home page\, as is normal when the Events Calendar is functioning normally. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/test-event-1/ LOCATION:In Nature\, Outside\, In Nature\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/buddha-peaceful-face.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240701T234833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T094659Z UID:255829-1724396400-1724601600@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:17th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup 2024 4 DESCRIPTION:The 17th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup with the Venerable Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will be held over two weekends in late August in Portland\, Oregon\, 2024.  The annual event is hosted by the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association in Portland\, Oregon. The event is held in Tibetan and there will not be an English translator\, but all are welcome to join and enjoy the special energy of the practice of Amitabha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light. \nHere’s a copy of the Sadhana ‘Dechen Shingdrup’ \nThe detailed schedule is below in English and Tibetan.  Rinpoche is encouraging participation from his western students for the second/closing weekend\, and we started a “google doc” to encourage carpooling and to help with travel coordination.   Attendees will be responsible for their own transportation and accommodations\, but the Portland sangha is offering to pick folks up from the airport. \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  \n  URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/17th-annual-amitabha-dechen-shingdrup-2024-2/ LOCATION:Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association\, 4401 NE 122nd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97230\, United States CATEGORIES:Puja,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/308069542_10225713819586353_2980914782201048966_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240701T234133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T000321Z UID:255822-1723878000-1724083200@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:17th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup 2024 DESCRIPTION:The 17th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup with the Venerable Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will be held over two weekends in late August in Portland\, Oregon\, 2024.  The annual event is hosted by the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association in Portland\, Oregon. The event is held in Tibetan and there will not be an English translator\, but all are welcome to join and enjoy the special energy of the practice of Amitabha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light. \nHere’s a copy of the Sadhana ‘Dechen Shingdrup’ \nThe detailed schedule is below in English and Tibetan.  Rinpoche is encouraging participation from his western students for the second/closing weekend\, and we started a “google doc” to encourage carpooling and to help with travel coordination.   Attendees will be responsible for their own transportation and accommodations\, but the Portland sangha is offering to pick folks up from the airport. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/17th-annual-amitabha-dechen-shingdrup-2024/ LOCATION:Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association\, 4401 NE 122nd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97230\, United States CATEGORIES:Puja,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/308069542_10225713819586353_2980914782201048966_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240624T223927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T205958Z UID:255777-1721469600-1721484000@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Updated! Walking Meditation at Asilomar Beach & Beach Fun DESCRIPTION:UPDATE:  We will meet at MDC at 10:00AM and head from there to Asilomar Beach for meditation.  Other important updates below! \n\nMeet to Carpool at 10:00am at MDC:  We will gather at the Manjushri Dharma Center at 10:00am and carpool to the Asilomar Conference Grounds/Asilomar Beach.  We will learn and practice walking meditation\, and we may also practice sitting meditation.\nInstead of “LuckyPot” Bring your own bag lunch:  After the formal meditation\, we will gather around a beach campfire to eat together.  It’s hard to pull off a lucky pot (potluck) on the beach\, so instead\, please bring your own “trashless” bag lunch–pack out what you pack in!\nMDC will provide:  campfire\, hot tea\, lemon mint water\, and possibly soup (in mason jars) and veggie sausages for roasting.  (no smores\, too much sugar\, but BYO!)\nPlease Bring Your Own:  bag lunch\, chair or beach blanket\, warm layers\, and anything you’d like to play with at the beach.\n\nRinpoche invites all to carpool\, bike or walk down to Asilomar State Beach where we learn and practice walking meditation.  In walking meditation\, you direct your attention to the movement of your feet and legs\, and the motion of your body as it advances.  You feel your feet on the ground\, and arrive fully to the present moment. \nAfter the walking meditation\, participants are invited to bust out the beach blankets and some food as we gather around a campfire on the beach. \nParking at Asilomar:  Parking is free at the Asilomar Conference Grounds\, or there is parking on the street on Sunset Blvd. \nQuestions?  Contact Rachel C. at rachelichristo@gmail.com or 831-277-0529. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/walking-meditation-at-asilomar-beach/ LOCATION:Asilomar State Beach\, 800 Asilomar Avenue\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BeachMeditation.4.22.17.3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240624T212902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T035326Z UID:255764-1720548000-1720553400@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Public Talk: The Four Noble Truths DESCRIPTION:Public Talk:  The Four Noble Truths\nby Ven. Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\nTuesday\, July 9\, 2024\n6:00pm to 7:30pm\nManjushri Dharma Center\n724 Forest Avenue\, Pacific Grove\, CA\nIn-person and on Zoom (link below)\nAbout the Four Noble Truths\n\nLife can throw us for a curve sometimes–death and loss of loved ones\, unexpected changes in jobs\, marriages\, friendships–an endless parade of ups and downs.  2500 years ago (or so) the historic Buddha Shakyamuni bucked the societal norms of the day\, abandoned his wealth and class\, and sat down under a Bodhi tree with a resolve to not arise until he deeply understood where suffering comes from.  He had a profound awakening experience\, but thought it impossible to explain.   He was going to live his life dwelling silently in the forest\,  not sharing his realization with others\, but was encouraged and requested repeatedly to teach.  Tuesday\, July 9th\, 2024 marks the start of the Tibetan holy occasion of Choekhor Duchen\, honoring the day that Buddha Shakyamuni (~563 to 483 B.C.) gave his first teaching\, the Four Noble Truths.  The Four Noble Truths are the foundation of Buddhism\, but are also universal truths (hence Noble).  The Venerable Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, Tibetan Buddhist monk and spiritual teacher at the Manjushri Dharma Center in Pacific Grove\,  will explain this profound teaching in a rare public talk.  Rinpoche has written an extensive explanation in his book Precious Teachings entitled: “The Essence of Buddhism as Related to the Four Noble Truths.”  Here is an excerpt: \n\n\nThis is the noble truth of suffering.\nThis is the noble truth of its cause.\nThis is the noble truth of cessation.\nThis is the noble truth of the path.\n\n*\n\nSuffering is to be understood.\nCauses are to be abandoned.\nCessation is to be manifested.\nPaths are for the mind to rely upon.\n\n\nCome and learn more from Khenpo Karten Rinpoche about the Four Noble Truths and the path to inner peace and freedom.\n\n\nAbout the Venerable Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\n\nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche is an accomplished teacher and practitioner of the Karma Kagyu Lineage and is also trained in the Nyingma Lineage of Buddhism. He was born in the beautiful mountains of the Himalayas of Tibet.  At the age of twelve\, he was ordained at Ja-pa monastery\, where he began his formal education of reading\, writing and ritual practice. At the age of fifteen having completed the basic studies\, he furthered his studies in the Sutra and Tantric texts under the accomplished master Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche and Pema Tsewang Rinpoche for eight years. Subsequently Khenpo Karten Rinpoche went to the hermitage of another accomplished teacher\, Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche (his heart teacher and root guru) and completed five years of retreat under the great master. In the retreat he completed the practices of the Naropa’s six yoga\, Mahamudra and many others.  In recognition of his achievements\, Sangye Tenzin Ringpoche bestowed upon him the title\, Khenpo Karma Lekshe Tharchin in 1994.In 1996\, he left Tibet and traveled to Dharamsala\, India to meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Upon His Holiness’ advice\, he spent another two years doing retreat. H.H Dalai Lama also recognizing his achievement\, bestowed upon him the title Khenpo Rinpoche. After his retreat\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche was requested by H.E Tai Situ Rinpoche to go to the monastery of Venerable Tsoknyi Rinpoche\, to teach the young monks there.Khenpo Karten arrived in the United States in 2008\, and taught in the Monterey Bay area for the first time in September of that year. After meeting a group of prospective students and seeing the hills of Big Sur which remind him of Tibet\, he returned in 2009 to make the Monterey Bay his permanent home. Since then\, Rinpoche has established the Manjushri Dharma Center (MDC) in Pacific Grove\, California\, which has become his main teaching location and his home residence.  With unflinching faith in the precious Buddha Dharma\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, now a U.S. citizen\, bestows sacred teachings to thousands of people all over the world\, with weekly teachings and events.\n\n\nAbout Choekhor Duchen\nChoekhor Duchen Festival in Tibet is one of the four great seasonal festivals (Losar\, Saga Dawa\, Choekhor Duchen and Lhabab Duchen) celebrated by all Tibetan Buddhists. During those times\, it is believed that the effects of positive or negative actions are multiplied ten million times.  It falls in the Tibetan Lunar calendar in the 6th month\, 4th day—this year spanning July 9-10th\, 2024.  Choekhor means “Prayer Wheel” or “Dharma Wheel”\, the common religious objects in Tibet\, and Duchen means “great occasion” in Tibetan. Hand held wheels are hollow wooden or metal cylinders attached to a handle which are printed with mantras and when turned spread spiritual blessing. Mantras invoke the attention and blessings of the Buddhas\, for example —Om Mani Padme Hum–the mantra of Chenrezig also known as Avalokiteshvara who is the Buddha of Compassion\, invokes great love\, compassion\, and wisdom.  Tradition has it that Buddha was not convinced that teaching what he had discovered through his meditations could be communicated in a way that would be of any benefit to others. It took the intercession of the great gods\, Brahma and Indra\, to persuade him to do so for the benefit of all sentient beings. The Buddha then addressed the five people who had been his companions during the time spent with the forest yogins\, and taught this first teaching–the Four Noble Truths.\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Link to Join: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86274306749?pwd=MHhxUmtQZlVmWDJKUklSS3QvV05rdz09\nMeeting ID: 862 7430 6749\nPasscode: Love=Peace\nOne tap mobile\n+16699009128\,\,86274306749#\,\,\,\,*4723131265# US (San Jose)\n+16694449171\,\,86274306749#\,\,\,\,*4723131265# US\n\n\nDial by your location\n        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n        +1 669 444 9171 US\n        +1 719 359 4580 US\n        +1 253 205 0468 US\n        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n        +1 564 217 2000 US\n        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n        +1 646 931 3860 US\n        +1 689 278 1000 US\n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n        +1 305 224 1968 US\n        +1 309 205 3325 US\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n        +1 360 209 5623 US\n        +1 386 347 5053 US\n        +1 507 473 4847 US\nMeeting ID: 862 7430 6749\nPasscode: 4723131265\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdVGgCWTHU\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nContact Rachel Christopherson at rachelmdc2016@gmail.com. \n\nImage:\nThis depiction of the first teaching Buddha Shakyamuni gave to his first five disciples\, Sermon in the Deer Park takes place at Sarnath\, is from Wat Chedi Liam\, a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai\, Thailand.  Artist unknown\, but appreciated. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/public-talk-the-four-noble-truths-2/ LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sermon_in_the_Deer_Park_ThaiDepiction_creativecommons_Wikimedia_16x9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240706T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240706T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240624T200542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T191801Z UID:255759-1720263600-1720270800@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:His Holiness the Dalai Lama Birthday Celebration Lucky Pot DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Karten Rinpoche (right) with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama (right) in 2010 San Jose\, CA \nSaturday\, July 6\, 2024 is His Holiness Dalai Lama’s 89th birthday!   We celebrated after meditation with a “lucky pot” (pot luck) in the backyard at the Manjushri Dharma Center.   Rinpoche set up a birthday shrine for His Holiness and led prayers for his long life.   Michael Martinez lent his talent and good energy with the piano!  The sangha enjoyed each other’s company\, celebrated and prayed for the health and well-being of this great master of peace\, His Holiness the Dalai Lama.  Happy Birthday HHDL!   Photos from the day are below\, courtesy of Miles McBreen. \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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/his-holiness-the-dalai-lama-birthday-celebration-2/ LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/HHDL_StockholmSweden_creativecommons_ErikTorner_16x9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240610T220559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T224659Z UID:255516-1719162000-1719169200@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Wave Street Studios Blessing and Celebration DESCRIPTION:Wave Street Studios Blessing and Celebration\nSunday\, June 23rd\, 2024\n5:00pm- 7:00pm Pacific Time\nIn-person event at Wave Street Studios\n774 Wave Street\, Monterey\, CA 93940\naccessible entrance located on the Recreation Trail\nRSVP requested\nPlease contact:  Ellen Grossman at ellenyinyoga5@gmail.com or text 510 410 1271 with your name and how many in your party.  Thank you! \nAbout the Event:\nPlease join Ven. Khenpo Karten Rinpoche (Manjushri Dharma Center in Pacific Grove) and Ven. Lama Lakshey Zangpo (Tsinta Mani Choling in Santa Cruz) in a blessing for Wave Street Studios to honor their long-standing service to culture\, community and the arts.   For more than 20 years\, Wave Street Studios has created a beautiful space for the community\, supporting the arts\, honoring history\, demonstrating sustainable building and lifestyle practices\, and celebrating cultural expressions of many kinds.   They have created sacred space for weddings\, meditation\, yoga\, healing\, and prayers of many traditions.   The public is invited to add their good wishes and good energy to this special ritual of blessing led by two very sincere and accomplished Buddhist Lamas.   Thank you Wave Street Studios! \n  \nAbout Wave Street Studios:\nWe cannot say it any better than Wave Street Studios themselves–About Wave Street Studios \nAbout the Lamas:\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ven. Khenpo Karten Rinpoche \n \n \n \n \n \n Ven. Lama Lakshey Zangpo\n \n \n\n  \n\n\n\nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche is of the Karma Kagyu Lineage and is also trained in the Nyingma Lineage.  Rinpoche was born in Eastern Tibet\, and became a monk at Japa Monastery when he was twelve.  He studied at Dege Zhechen Monastery and Dzogchen Monastery and with many accomplished masters. From these masters he received Pratimoksha\, Bodhisattva\, and Tantric vows as well as initiations\, instructions\, and transmissions of many practices.  When he was twenty-one\,  he entered and completed a three year\, three month\, three day retreat at Tersar Drubkhang under the direction of his heart teacher Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche.  In retreat\, he mastered the practices of the Six Yogas of Naropa\, Mahamudra\, and many others.  In recognition of his achievements\, Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche gave him the title of Khenpo Karma Lekshe Tharchin in 1994.     In 1998\, he left Tibet and traveled to Dharamsala\, India to meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama.  Upon His Holiness’ advice\, he spent another two years doing retreat.  H.H. Dalai Lama bestowed upon him the title of Khenpo Rinpoche.  Since 2002\, Rinpoche has traveled and offered teachings to thousands of people in the United States\, Malaysia\, Singapore\, Taiwan\, Nepal\, and India.  He now lives and teaches at the Manjushri Dharma Center in Pacific Grove\, California. \n\n\n\nLama Lakshey Zangpo was born in eastern Tibet and entered Mardo Tashi Choling monastery at the age of ten. Later\, he attended Larung Gar Institute in Tibet and studied Buddhist philosophy and meditation for a decade with H.H. Jigme Phuntsok. Lama Lakshey was recognized at a young age as a Tulku\, and was later enthroned by H.H. Katok Getse Rinpoche. H.H. Katok Getse Rinpoche was the seventh head of the Nyigma tradition. Lama Lakshey has taught in the U.S. and Canada for the last 15 years. He provides instruction on Buddhist meditation and eastern psychology to Dharma practitioners\, university students and faculty\, medical communities\, and tech corporations. Lama Lakshey is the spiritual advisor of Tsinta Mani Choling\, and has served on the Board of Directors of Joru Foundation. Lama Lakshey currently resides in the Santa Cruz and San Francisco Bay Areas. \nParking\nFree parking on Ocean View Blvd. and walk up the recreation trail.  There is also a garage on Foam and Prescott. \nQuestions?\nPlease contact:  Ellen Grossman at ellenyinyoga5@gmail.com or text 510 410 1271 \n  URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/wave-street-studios-blessing-and-celebration/ LOCATION:Wave Street Studios\, 774 Wave Street\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WaveStStudio_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240528T000425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T000425Z UID:255304-1718906400-1718910000@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Blessing of the Waters DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 20th\, 2024 is the summer solstice\, the longest day of the year.  For many years now\, at both summer and winter solstices\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche offers a Blessing of the Waters\, by reciting two prayers that he composed\, Propitiating the Devas of the Four Elements and the Prayer for World Peace.  This year\, we will meet again in person at Lover’s Point Beach.  We will gather in community and send our good energy to the ocean\, to all the waters of the world\, and to all of nature and humanity.  Attendees are asked to bring flower petals/flowers for the offering. \nBecause this practice is on the beach\, there is no opportunity for us to also broadcast online (as far as known–volunteers to film and livecast welcome!). \nThis practice may also be done by any person in they place they live.  Practitioners may download these prayers to recite at the beach\, by a river\, or wherever you choose outside in nature.  Bring some flowers to offer and send your good energy and wishes for healing to the waters of the world\, all the elements of nature\, and all sentient beings. \nHere is an “instruction on how to practice” the Blessing of the Waters\, composed by Rinpoche and Pema Tsultrim/Aaron (past MDC President) with more information on how to  conduct a “do-it-yourself” Blessing of the Waters ceremony.  Instructions on Blessing the Waters \nTashi Delek! \nPrayer for World Peace \nThrough roots of goodness of us all on this vast earth\, \nMay all living creatures become full of\nlove and compassion\, \nSo that all enjoy peace on earth! \nStop bad intentions\, thoughts and deeds\nof all those who terrorize others\, \nThat all living beings on this earth\ncome together like one family! \nMay all be well\, have long life and health\nwith bliss of mind\, free of illusion. \nMay all mothers have oceans of bliss\nof body\, for now\, and ultimately of mind. \nMay this lamp of wisdom love\, oneness\,\nhighest remedy to clear darkness\, \nEnter the hearts of all living beings\,\nso their perfect path be illumined! \nFootnote to Prayer for World Peace:  In the name of all religions on earth\, as I see and hear of increasingly many unwarranted harmful actions being enacted\, thinking\, with a joyful\, universal aspiration\, how wonderful it would be if all such activities ceased entirely.  Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, on 2-4-2015\, on Wednesday\, His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s auspicious day\, wrote this dedication prayer to be recited at the conclusion of other prayers\, meditation\, or practices. \n  \nImages:  Header is from 2020 summer solstice\, photographer unknown\, same for first of the three combined photos–last two are from 2017 summer solstice\, photographer Bill Cox. \n  URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WaterBlessing2020_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240527T225851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T225930Z UID:255292-1717844400-1717851600@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Garden Volunteer Day DESCRIPTION:We had so much fun\, we are doing it again!  Calling all volunteers!  Although we greatly improved the front yard and patio in May\, the weeds keep growing (funny how they do that!)  This time we will focus on the Sinex side and backyard.  “Garden Volunteer Day Two:  Revenge of the Foxtails!”  🙂 Many hands make light work\, so if you can lend one hour (or two) after meditation on Saturday\, June 8th\, you will make a monk happy!  \nWe will supply:  coffee/tea/goodies and a few garden tools\nYou should supply:  your own garden gloves\, tools you like\, etc. \nMany thanks and hope to see you there! \nQuestions?  Contact Rachel at rachelmdc2016@gmail.com. \nImage:  by Marguerite Fishman\, MDC Sangha member URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/garden-volunteer-day-2/ LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BuddhaGarden_PhotobyMargueriteFishman2020_16x9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T233000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20230520T221217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T184636Z UID:253110-1716422400-1716507000@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Saga Dawa Duchen DESCRIPTION:The 15th day of this lunar month is a full moon and is called Saga Dawa Duchen. This year\, Saga Dawa Duchen will take place on Thursday\, May 23rd 2024. Saga Dawa Duchen\, the “Great Occasion” of the month of Saga Dawa\, commemorates the birth\, enlightenment\, and parinirvana of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni\, the supreme and perfect Guru. The fifteenth day of the month is very special as the birth of Buddha Shakyamuni\, which refers to the day the consciousness of the Buddha entered his mother’s womb rather than His physical birth. At the age of 35\, the Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodhgaya. This day also marks the anniversary of His parinirvana at Kushinagara at the age of 80. This is the single most important day of the year for all Vajrayana practitioners and Tibetan Buddhists. Therefore\, this month represents a great opportunity to commemorate and honor the Buddha\, and to accumulate merit and purify our body\, speech\, and mind. This month only occurs once a year\, so please wholeheartedly practice the Dharma during this precious time! Tashi Delek URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saga-dawa-duchen/ LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5-23-24_Gautam_buddha_in_meditation_16by9.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T123000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240506T185803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T185803Z UID:255130-1716030000-1716035400@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Garden Volunteer Day DESCRIPTION:Calling all volunteers!  Do you like to work outside?  Do you like helping?  Well then\, have we got an opportunity for you!  The weeds are growing at the Manjushri Dharma Center\, and many hands make light work.   If you can lend one hour after meditation on Saturday\, May 18th\, you will make a monk happy!  \nWe will supply:  coffee/tea/goodies and a few garden tools\nYou should supply:  your own garden gloves\, tools you like\, etc. \nMany thanks and hope to see you there! \nQuestions?  Contact Rachel at rachelmdc2016@gmail.com. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/garden-volunteer-day/ LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DSC00551.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T233000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20230520T220648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T225056Z UID:253103-1715212800-1717716600@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Month of Saga Dawa DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 9th 2024\, marked the beginning of the month of Saga Dawa\, which will end on Thursday\, June 6th 2024. This is the most auspicious month in the Tibetan lunar calendar. In Tibetan\, “Saga” means fourth and is also the name of a star which is prominent in the sky during the fourth lunar month; “Dawa” refers to the whole month. Saga Dawa is sacred because in this month\, three monumental events — the birth\, enlightenment\, and nirvana of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni — are all believed to have taken place. Because of this\, throughout the month of Saga Dawa\, there is a great multiplying effect of the meritorious and demeritorious actions of body\, speech\, and mind by 100\,000 times. Throughout this month\, any positive actions such as doing solitary retreats\, meditation\, prostrations\, or any other form of virtuous Dharmic activities made through the body\, speech\, and mind will be multiplied by 100\,000. In the same way\, any unwholesome or negative activities will also be multiplied by 100\,000. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/first-day-of-saga-dawa/ LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/99296813_10220626286761212_7390056068212064256_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240312T185930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T193800Z UID:254760-1711391400-1711396800@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Japa Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche Remembrance Day--Guru Yoga Practice DESCRIPTION:March 28th\, 2024\, marks the 23rd anniversary of the Parinirvana of Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche\, the kind hearted Root Guru of our own Khenpo Karten Rinpoche. \nOn Monday\, March 25th\, at 6:30pm PST  Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will remember the great kindness of his Guru Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche with the profound practice of Guru Yoga composed by Khenpo Karten and His Holiness the 17th Karmapa\, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. \nTexts: \n\nThe main sadhana text can be downloaded here:  The Guru Practice\, Rain of Blessings.\n༄༅། །དཔལ་ལྡན་བླ་མ་དྲན་པའི་གདུང་དབྱངས་ས་མཐའི་རྒྱང་འབོད་ཞེས་བྱ་བ་བཞུགས་སོ། །\nCalling Afar from the Border Regions:  A Song of Heartfelt Devotion in Commemoration of My Glorious Guru\, Sangyé Tenzin Rinpoche\nPrayer for World Peace-Tibetan and English\n\n\nMore about Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche:  Sangye Tenzin spent 21 years in Chinese prison\, yet he transformed the experience into pure spiritual food\, and left the prison with only good wishes for his captors.  He was truly a Buddha appearing in this world. To learn more about Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche: “Medicine for the Mind:  On Using Suffering and Obstacles for Mental Development.”  or read about how Sangye Tenzin came to Khenpo Karten Rinpoche in his dreams by reading “The Appearance of my Root Guru in a Dream.” \nMonday night prayers are held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom.\n\nPlease do join us for this profound practice. Tashi Delek!\n\n\n\nZoom Link to Join: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86274306749?pwd=MHhxUmtQZlVmWDJKUklSS3QvV05rdz09\nMeeting ID: 862 7430 6749\nPasscode: Love=Peace\nOne tap mobile\n+16699009128\,\,86274306749#\,\,\,\,*4723131265# US (San Jose)\n+16694449171\,\,86274306749#\,\,\,\,*4723131265# US\n\n\nDial by your location\n        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n        +1 669 444 9171 US\n        +1 719 359 4580 US\n        +1 253 205 0468 US\n        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n        +1 564 217 2000 US\n        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n        +1 646 931 3860 US\n        +1 689 278 1000 US\n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n        +1 305 224 1968 US\n        +1 309 205 3325 US\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n        +1 360 209 5623 US\n        +1 386 347 5053 US\n        +1 507 473 4847 US\nMeeting ID: 862 7430 6749\nPasscode: 4723131265\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdVGgCWTHU URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/japa-sangye-tenzin-rinpoche-remembrance-day-guru-yoga-practice/ LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States CATEGORIES:Puja,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/1.1.2021-SangjyeTenzinPractice-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T123000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240129T055325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T182206Z UID:254137-1711191600-1711197000@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:All-Sangha Meeting DESCRIPTION:Dear MDC Sangha Member\, \nWe are having an All Sangha Meeting at the Manjushri Dharma Center at 11:00 a.m.\, Saturday 23 March. Please come and hear about what your Board has been up to and what we are hoping to accomplish in the coming year: we have some pretty big aspirations!  We want to get your input for the future of MDC\, whether you’re new to Manjushri Dharma Center of a long-time member\, please join us for this chance to strengthen our connections as a Sangha. \nI look forward to seeing you all in March\, if not sooner! \nDavid Winkler/Karma Dorje\nMDC Board President \n  \nSee also:  How Rinpoche came to Pacific Grove \n  \n\nZoom Link to Join: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86274306749?pwd=MHhxUmtQZlVmWDJKUklSS3QvV05rdz09\nMeeting ID: 862 7430 6749\nPasscode: Love=Peace\nOne tap mobile\n+16699009128\,\,86274306749#\,\,\,\,*4723131265# US (San Jose)\n+16694449171\,\,86274306749#\,\,\,\,*4723131265# US\n\n\nDial by your location\n        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n        +1 669 444 9171 US\n        +1 719 359 4580 US\n        +1 253 205 0468 US\n        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n        +1 564 217 2000 US\n        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n        +1 646 931 3860 US\n        +1 689 278 1000 US\n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n        +1 305 224 1968 US\n        +1 309 205 3325 US\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n        +1 360 209 5623 US\n        +1 386 347 5053 US\n        +1 507 473 4847 US\nMeeting ID: 862 7430 6749\nPasscode: 4723131265\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdVGgCWTHU\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/all-sangha-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BuddhaRinpochesBackYard.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173340 CREATED:20240202T025632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T032644Z UID:254258-1710072000-1710079200@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Tibetan Uprising Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, March 10th\, 2024 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm PST in-person at Windows on the Bay\, the corner of Del Monte and El Estero (703 Del Monte Ave\, Monterey\, CA 93940) as we join a day of international protests known as Tibetan Uprising Day. \nThe annual protest on Tibetan Uprising Day is very special to Rinpoche\, an event that he has organized with the MDC annually for many years. 2024 marks 65 years of oppression and resistance.\n \nSince the Chinese occupation in 1959\, more than one million Tibetans have been killed. To fly a Tibetan flag\, even mention His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, send an email abroad\, or say the phrase “human rights\,” is cause for imprisonment and torture. 99% of all Tibetan monasteries have been closed. These horrors and atrocities continue today throughout Tibet. The situation is desperate and worsening; the Tibetan people and their culture are being systematically attacked. \nAround one million Tibetan children are forced to attend government boarding schools. Children as young as four are educated with CCP-approved lesson plans and taught almost entirely in Chinese. In some parts of Tibet\, parents must attend language classes to make sure that Chinese is spoken at home.  Buddhist monasteries are told to shut down their free language classes. Tibetan educators are threatened or detained for offering language instruction to children. Even the name “Tibet” is under threat. \n Xizang Tibet\nIn an act of colonial violence\, the CCP is pushing for English-language references around Tibet to be changed to “Xizang”\, the Chinese name for Tibet imposed by the Chinese government. \nYet\, Tibetans continue to stand up against this repression in a non-violent way\, as they have each year for over 65 years. We cannot let the world forget. Please lend your voice to peace\, justice\, and freedom:  Support Tibet! \nPlease note: Protesters cannot step into the street or hand out leaflets to cars\, as per a city safety mandate. Signs will be provided\, or you may bring your own. We will be there rain or shine. \nLearn the latest and how you can help at the UK-based Free-Tibet website or the US-based Students For A Free Tibet.  \nMay all cultures and peoples live together in harmony and peace. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/tibetan-uprising-day-2024/ LOCATION:Windows on the Bay\, Corner of Del Monte and Camino El Estero\, Monterey\, 93940\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3-10-2022_TibetanUprisingDay_16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240305T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173341 CREATED:20240202T023532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T044439Z UID:254254-1709667900-1709668800@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Rinpoche's East Asia Tour-Return Date DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will be traveling to East Asia (Taiwan\, Malaysia\, Singapore\, etc.) this February 13 to March 4\, 2024 to conduct Pujas\, Teachings\, and to visit old and new students and friends.\nRinpoche will be returning Tuesday\, March 5th\, around 7:45pm.  His students are invited to welcome him home in the traditional fashion with katas and food offerings.\nTashi Delek! URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/rinpoches-east-asia-tour-return-date/ LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/WelcomeHomeNewSocks-e1706841305170.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240303T010000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173341 CREATED:20240227T013334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T030436Z UID:254533-1709416800-1709427600@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Zoom link just sent: Singapore Teaching Tour: Amitabha Puja & Two-Armed Mahakala Puja DESCRIPTION:3-2-2024 at 6:30pm PT:  Lama is keeping us on our toes!  Zoom link to join tonight at 10pm just sent: \n\nToday will be my last day of Teaching in Singapore . Do join us on zoom. \n\nTopic: Singapore Teaching Tour by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche (3 Mar 2024)\nTime: Mar 3\, 2024 02:00 PM Singapore\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88687616862?pwd=XTgo7WDDe0aThSQQPfopvVhH35EqjE.1\n\nMeeting ID: 886 8761 6862\nPasscode: 553860\n\n—\n\nOne tap mobile\n+6531587288\,\,88687616862#\,\,\,\,*553860# Singapore\n+6531651065\,\,88687616862#\,\,\,\,*553860# Singapore\n\n—\n\nDial by your location\n• +65 3158 7288 Singapore\n• +65 3165 1065 Singapore\n• +65 3129 4891 Singapore\n• +65 3129 4892 Singapore\n\nMeeting ID: 886 8761 6862\nPasscode: 553860\n\n  \n3-1-24:  Sincere apologies\, but there will be no remote participation option for this teaching after all.  Rinpoche sent a message today (and he had let us know this was likely the case\, but indeed confirmed today).  “Dear my USA\, Taiwan\, and Malaysia Dharma brothers and sisters:  Apologize\, but there will not be any Zoom link for the two days meditation and puja in Singapore\, as it is organized by Kagyu Monlam Singapore.”   We understand Dear Rinpoche\, and we sincerely rejoice in our Singapore Dharma brothers and sister who can attend in person!   Tashi Delek! \nRinpoche will be leading teachings on Meditation\, the Two-Armed Mahakala Puja\, and Smoke Puja in Singapore hosted by Kagyu Monlam Singapore.   Here is the message from our Singapore Dharma family at the Kagyu Monlam Singapore. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKAGYU MONLAM SINGAPORE\nSingapore Teaching Tour 2024\n\n\n\nDear Respected Venerables and Dharma Friends\,\n\n\n\nAuspicious Greetings! Kagyu Monlam Singapore Centre cordially invites you to participate in the Singapore Teaching Tour 2024 led by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on 2 and 3 March 2024 at the Kagyu Monlam Singapore Centre (6B Lorong 7 Geylang\, Level 3\, Singapore 388790).\n\n\nRegistration is open and will be available till 29 February 2024 (Thursday).\nhttps://bit.ly/kmsSGTeachingTourMar2024\n\n\n\nFor enquiries\, please contact +65 9008 0029 / +65 9727 0188 / +65 9797 2868. (What’sAp or phone)\nkagyumonlam.sg@gmail.com\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation. Thank you. \n\n\nKagyu Monlam Singapore\n6B Lorong 7 Geylang\, Level 3\nSingapore 388790\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTEACHING SCHEDULE\nSaturday\, March 2\, 2024\n\n2:00pm to 4:00pm:  Teaching with Meditation\n(corresponds to Friday\, March 1\, 2024 at 10:00pm to midnight Pacific Time)\n4:00pm to 6:00pm:  Two-Armed Mahakala Puja and Smoke Puja\n(corresponds to Saturday\, March 2\, 2024 at midnight to 2:00am Pacific Time)\n\nSunday\, March 3\, 2024\n\n2:00pm to 4:00pm:  Amitabha Puja\n(corresponds to Saturday\, March 2\, 2024 at 10:00pm to midnight Pacific Time)\n4:00pm to 5:00pm:  Two-Armed Mahakala Puja\n(corresponds to Sunday\, March 3\, 2024 at midnight to 1:00am Pacific Time)\n\nText and other details TBD URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/singapore-teaching-tour-amitabha-puja-two-armed-mahakala-puja/ LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/KhenpoKartenRinpoche-SingaporeTeachingTour_V2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T020000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173341 CREATED:20240227T010502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T163621Z UID:254524-1709330400-1709344800@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:No Remote Option: Singapore Teaching Tour: Meditation\, Two-Armed Mahakala Puja\, Smoke Puja DESCRIPTION:3-1-24:  Sincere apologies\, but there will be no remote participation option for this teaching after all.  Rinpoche sent a message today (and he had let us know this was likely the case\, but indeed confirmed today).  “Dear my USA\, Taiwan\, and Malaysia Dharma brothers and sisters:  Apologize\, but there will not be any Zoom link for the two days meditation and puja in Singapore\, as it is organized by Kagyu Monlam Singapore.”   We understand Dear Rinpoche\, and we sincerely rejoice in our Singapore Dharma brothers and sister who can attend in person!   Tashi Delek! \nRinpoche will be leading teachings on Meditation\, the Two-Armed Mahakala Puja\, and Smoke Puja in Singapore hosted by Kagyu Monlam Singapore.   Here is the message from our Singapore Dharma family at the Kagyu Monlam Singapore. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKAGYU MONLAM SINGAPORE\nSingapore Teaching Tour 2024\n\n\n\nDear Respected Venerables and Dharma Friends\,\n\n\n\nAuspicious Greetings! Kagyu Monlam Singapore Centre cordially invites you to participate in the Singapore Teaching Tour 2024 led by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on 2 and 3 March 2024 at the Kagyu Monlam Singapore Centre (6B Lorong 7 Geylang\, Level 3\, Singapore 388790).\n\n\nRegistration is open and will be available till 29 February 2024 (Thursday).\n\n\n\n\nFor enquiries\, please contact +65 9008 0029 / +65 9727 0188 / +65 9797 2868. (What’sAp or phone)\nkagyumonlam.sg@gmail.com\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation. Thank you. \n\n\nKagyu Monlam Singapore\n6B Lorong 7 Geylang\, Level 3\nSingapore 388790\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTEACHING SCHEDULE\nSaturday\, March 2\, 2024\n\n2:00pm to 4:00pm:  Teaching with Meditation\n(corresponds to Friday\, March 1\, 2024 at 10:00pm to midnight Pacific Time)\n4:00pm to 6:00pm:  Two-Armed Mahakala Puja and Smoke Puja\n(corresponds to Saturday\, March 2\, 2024 at midnight to 2:00am Pacific Time)\n\nSunday\, March 3\, 2024\n\n2:00pm to 4:00pm:  Amitabha Puja\n(corresponds to Saturday\, March 2\, 2024 at 10:00pm to midnight Pacific Time)\n4:00pm to 5:00pm:  Two-Armed Mahakala Puja\n(corresponds to Sunday\, March 3\, 2024 at midnight to 1:00am Pacific Time)\n\n  \nText and other details TBD URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/singapore-teaching-tour-meditation-two-armed-mahakala-puja-smoke-puja/ LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/KhenpoKartenRinpoche-SingaporeTeachingTour_V2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240225T013000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173341 CREATED:20240202T022317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T184152Z UID:254251-1708792200-1708824600@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Initiation & Retreat in Taiwan DESCRIPTION:Rinpoche will be leading an Amitabha Initiation and Retreat in Taiwan at the Taichung City Deguang Cultural and Educational Foundation\, and our Dharma brothers and sisters there have kindly agreed to allow Rinpoche’s international sangha to attend.  There is a Facebook post with the announcement in Chinese.   Even though the proceedings will be in Chinese\, Rinpoche’s English and Tibetan speaking students can still benefit and are welcome to participate.   \nHow to Participate: on Zoom:  Use meeting ID 337 097 2543\, there is no password required. This should remain the same for the last three days of the retreat.  \nHow to Participate: on VooV:  Please download the “Voov meeting” app; Register with the app\, then to join the meeting\, use the following link #\, no password required: #VooVMeeting：348-4713-0251\nText:  Here is the Amitabha Retreat Text in Chinese and Tibetan (sorry\, no English).  Participants will recognize and can use the familiar Amitabha sadhana\, which is in Tibetan\, English\, and Chinese:       The Recitation for Accomplishment of Sukhavati from the Sky Dharma Mind Terma. \n\n2024 Amitabha Initiation and Rebirth in the Pure Land Retreat\n\nInitiation and Presiding Guru Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\n\n*\nInitiation date:\nFriday\, February 16\, 2024 from 14:00 Taipei Standard Time\n(corresponds to 10:00pm on Thursday\, February 15 Pacific Time)\nRetreat Dates & Sessions: \n\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\n\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 16\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 16\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time ( Friday\, February 16\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSunday\, February 18\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei  Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Sunday\, February 18\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nFriday\, February 23\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSaturday\, February 24\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSunday\, February 25\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Sunday\, February 25\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \n  \nImportant Notes\nAnyone who has received Amitabha initiation from any lineage can participate. Only those who have not received the initiation must first take the initiation before participating in the retreat. There is no need to register\, just for the sake of it. During the retreat period\, please put aside other external matters and fully attend the course. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/amitabha-initiation-retreat-in-taiwan-6/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-16-2024_AmitabhaRetreat_Taiwan_cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240223T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T013000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173341 CREATED:20240202T022010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T184115Z UID:254249-1708705800-1708738200@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Initiation & Retreat in Taiwan DESCRIPTION:Rinpoche will be leading an Amitabha Initiation and Retreat in Taiwan at the Taichung City Deguang Cultural and Educational Foundation\, and our Dharma brothers and sisters there have kindly agreed to allow Rinpoche’s international sangha to attend.  There is a Facebook post with the announcement in Chinese.   Even though the proceedings will be in Chinese\, Rinpoche’s English and Tibetan speaking students can still benefit and are welcome to participate.   \nHow to Participate: on Zoom:  Use meeting ID 337 097 2543\, there is no password required. This should remain the same for the last three days of the retreat.  \nHow to Participate: on VooV:  Please download the “Voov meeting” app; Register with the app\, then to join the meeting\, use the following link #\, no password required: #VooVMeeting：348-4713-0251\nText:  Here is the Amitabha Retreat Text in Chinese and Tibetan (sorry\, no English).  Participants will recognize and can use the familiar Amitabha sadhana\, which is in Tibetan\, English\, and Chinese:       The Recitation for Accomplishment of Sukhavati from the Sky Dharma Mind Terma. \n\n2024 Amitabha Initiation and Rebirth in the Pure Land Retreat\n\nInitiation and Presiding Guru Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\n\n*\nInitiation date:\nFriday\, February 16\, 2024 from 14:00 Taipei Standard Time\n(corresponds to 10:00pm on Thursday\, February 15 Pacific Time)\nRetreat Dates & Sessions: \n\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\n\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 16\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 16\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time ( Friday\, February 16\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSunday\, February 18\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei  Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Sunday\, February 18\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nFriday\, February 23\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSaturday\, February 24\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSunday\, February 25\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Sunday\, February 25\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nImportant Notes\nAnyone who has received Amitabha initiation from any lineage can participate. Only those who have not received the initiation must first take the initiation before participating in the retreat. There is no need to register\, just for the sake of it. During the retreat period\, please put aside other external matters and fully attend the course. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/amitabha-initiation-retreat-in-taiwan-5/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-16-2024_AmitabhaRetreat_Taiwan_cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240223T013000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173341 CREATED:20240202T021801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T184033Z UID:254247-1708619400-1708651800@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Initiation & Retreat in Taiwan DESCRIPTION:Rinpoche will be leading an Amitabha Initiation and Retreat in Taiwan at the Taichung City Deguang Cultural and Educational Foundation\, and our Dharma brothers and sisters there have kindly agreed to allow Rinpoche’s international sangha to attend.  There is a Facebook post with the announcement in Chinese.   Even though the proceedings will be in Chinese\, Rinpoche’s English and Tibetan speaking students can still benefit and are welcome to participate.   \nHow to Participate: on Zoom:  Use meeting ID 337 097 2543\, there is no password required. This should remain the same for the last three days of the retreat.\n \nHow to Participate: on VooV:  Please download the “Voov meeting” app; Register with the app\, then to join the meeting\, use the following link #\, no password required: #VooVMeeting：348-4713-0251\nText:  Here is the Amitabha Retreat Text in Chinese and Tibetan (sorry\, no English).  Participants will recognize and can use the familiar Amitabha sadhana\, which is in Tibetan\, English\, and Chinese:       The Recitation for Accomplishment of Sukhavati from the Sky Dharma Mind Terma. \n\n2024 Amitabha Initiation and Rebirth in the Pure Land Retreat\n\nInitiation and Presiding Guru Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\n\n*\nInitiation date:\nFriday\, February 16\, 2024 from 14:00 Taipei Standard Time\n(corresponds to 10:00pm on Thursday\, February 15 Pacific Time)\nRetreat Dates & Sessions: \n\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\n\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 16\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 16\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time ( Friday\, February 16\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSunday\, February 18\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei  Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Sunday\, February 18\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nFriday\, February 23\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSaturday\, February 24\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\n\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSunday\, February 25\, 2024 Taipei Time (See Pacific Time/date below)\n\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Sunday\, February 25\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nImportant Notes\nAnyone who has received Amitabha initiation from any lineage can participate. Only those who have not received the initiation must first take the initiation before participating in the retreat. There is no need to register\, just for the sake of it. During the retreat period\, please put aside other external matters and fully attend the course. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/amitabha-initiation-retreat-in-taiwan-4/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-16-2024_AmitabhaRetreat_Taiwan_cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240218T013000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173341 CREATED:20240202T021515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T004019Z UID:254245-1708187400-1708219800@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Initiation & Retreat in Taiwan DESCRIPTION:Rinpoche will be leading an Amitabha Initiation and Retreat in Taiwan at the Taichung City Deguang Cultural and Educational Foundation\, and our Dharma brothers and sisters there have kindly agreed to allow Rinpoche’s international sangha to attend.  There is a Facebook post with the announcement in Chinese.   Even though the proceedings will be in Chinese\, Rinpoche’s English and Tibetan speaking students can still benefit and are welcome to participate.   \nHow to Participate: on Zoom會議連結 \n\nZoom ID 889 1727 3019\nPASSWORD 144904\n\n\nHow to Participate: on VooV:  Please download the “Voov meeting” app; Register with the app\, then to join the meeting\, use the following link #\, no password required: #VooVMeeting：348-4713-0251\nText:  Here is the Amitabha Retreat Text in Chinese and Tibetan (sorry\, no English).  Participants will recognize and can use the familiar Amitabha sadhana\, which is in Tibetan\, English\, and Chinese:       The Recitation for Accomplishment of Sukhavati from the Sky Dharma Mind Terma. \n\n2024 Amitabha Initiation and Rebirth in the Pure Land Retreat\n\nInitiation and Presiding Guru Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\n\n*\nInitiation date:\nFriday\, February 16\, 2024 from 14:00 Taipei Standard Time\n(corresponds to 10:00pm on Thursday\, February 15 Pacific Time)\nRetreat Dates & Sessions: \n\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2024\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 16\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 16\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time ( Friday\, February 16\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSunday\, February 18\, 2024\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei  Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Sunday\, February 18\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nFriday\, February 23\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSaturday\, February 24\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSunday\, February 25\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Sunday\, February 25\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nImportant Notes\nAnyone who has received Amitabha initiation from any lineage can participate. Only those who have not received the initiation must first take the initiation before participating in the retreat. There is no need to register\, just for the sake of it. During the retreat period\, please put aside other external matters and fully attend the course. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/amitabha-initiation-retreat-in-taiwan-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-16-2024_AmitabhaRetreat_Taiwan_cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240216T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T013000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173341 CREATED:20240202T021302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T013746Z UID:254243-1708101000-1708133400@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Initiation & Retreat in Taiwan DESCRIPTION:Rinpoche will be leading an Amitabha Initiation and Retreat in Taiwan at the Taichung City Deguang Cultural and Educational Foundation\, and our Dharma brothers and sisters there have kindly agreed to allow Rinpoche’s international sangha to attend.  There is a Facebook post with the announcement in Chinese.   Even though the proceedings will be in Chinese\, Rinpoche’s English and Tibetan speaking students can still benefit and are welcome to participate.   \nHow to Participate: on Zoom會議連結 \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86128187269?pwd=HMW46k4kaoDzGVp1CodaKuoMfbt8WA.1\n\n會議ID 86128187269\nPassword 021009\n\nHow to Participate: on VooV:  Please download the “Voov meeting” app; Register with the app\, then to join the meeting\, use the following link #\, no password required: #VooVMeeting：348-4713-0251\nText:  Here is the Amitabha Retreat Text in Chinese and Tibetan (sorry\, no English).  Participants will recognize and can use the familiar Amitabha sadhana\, which is in Tibetan\, English\, and Chinese:       The Recitation for Accomplishment of Sukhavati from the Sky Dharma Mind Terma. \n\n2024 Amitabha Initiation and Rebirth in the Pure Land Retreat\n\nInitiation and Presiding Guru Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\n\n*\nInitiation date:\nFriday\, February 16\, 2024 from 14:00 Taipei Standard Time\n(corresponds to 10:00pm on Thursday\, February 15 Pacific Time)\nRetreat Dates & Sessions: \n\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2024\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 16\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 16\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time ( Friday\, February 16\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSunday\, February 18\, 2024\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei  Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Sunday\, February 18\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nFriday\, February 23\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSaturday\, February 24\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSunday\, February 25\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Sunday\, February 25\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nImportant Notes\nAnyone who has received Amitabha initiation from any lineage can participate. Only those who have not received the initiation must first take the initiation before participating in the retreat. There is no need to register\, just for the sake of it. During the retreat period\, please put aside other external matters and fully attend the course. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/amitabha-initiation-retreat-in-taiwan-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-16-2024_AmitabhaRetreat_Taiwan_cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240216T013000 DTSTAMP:20260508T173341 CREATED:20240202T012519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T013550Z UID:254221-1708034400-1708047000@manjushridharmacenter.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Initiation & Retreat in Taiwan DESCRIPTION:Rinpoche will be leading an Amitabha Initiation and Retreat in Taiwan at the Taichung City Deguang Cultural and Educational Foundation\, and our Dharma brothers and sisters there have kindly agreed to allow Rinpoche’s international sangha to attend.  There is a Facebook post with the announcement in Chinese.   Even though the proceedings will be in Chinese\, Rinpoche’s English and Tibetan speaking students can still benefit and are welcome to participate.   \nHow to Participate: on Zoom會議連結 \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86128187269?pwd=HMW46k4kaoDzGVp1CodaKuoMfbt8WA.1\n\n會議ID 86128187269\nPassword 021009\n\nHow to Participate: on VooV:  Please download the “Voov meeting” app; Register with the app\, then to join the meeting\, use the following link #\, no password required: #VooVMeeting：348-4713-0251\nText:  Here is the Amitabha Retreat Text in Chinese and Tibetan (sorry\, no English)\, and participants will recognize much of the familiar Amitabha sadhana\, which is in Tibetan\, English\, and Chinese:       The Recitation for Accomplishment of Sukhavati from the Sky Dharma Mind Terma. \n\n2024 Amitabha Initiation and Rebirth in the Pure Land Retreat\n\nInitiation and Presiding Guru Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\n\n*\nInitiation date:\nFriday\, February 16\, 2024 from 14:00 Taipei Standard Time\n(corresponds to 10:00pm on Thursday\, February 15 Pacific Time)\nRetreat Dates & Sessions: \n\nSaturday\, February 17\, 2024\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 16\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 16\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time ( Friday\, February 16\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSunday\, February 18\, 2024\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei  Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 17\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Sunday\, February 18\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nFriday\, February 23\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Thursday\, February 22\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSaturday\, February 24\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Friday\, February 23\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nSunday\, February 25\nSession 1:  08:30 to 10:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 4:30pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 2:  10:30 to 12:00 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 6:30pm to 8:00pm Pacific Time)\nSession 3: 14:00 to 15:30 Taipei Time (Saturday\, February 24\, at 10:00pm to 11:30pm Pacific Time)\nSession 4: 16:00 to 17:30 Taipei Time (Sunday\, February 25\, at 12:00am to 1:30am Pacific Time) \nImportant Notes\nAnyone who has received Amitabha initiation from any lineage can participate. Only those who have not received the initiation must first take the initiation before participating in the retreat. There is no need to register\, just for the sake of it. During the retreat period\, please put aside other external matters and fully attend the course. URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/amitabha-initiation-retreat-in-taiwan/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Retreats,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2-16-2024_AmitabhaRetreat_Taiwan_cropped.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR