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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
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind\, and it can help us connect to timeless\, deep\, and true contentment.  Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice.   A donation of $10.00 per class is requested\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nSaturday morning meditation is 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\n\n\n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saturday-morning-meditation-38/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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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
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Amitabha Practice
DESCRIPTION:Buddha Amitabha (the Buddha of Infinite Light) is a main practice of Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and the Manjushri Dharma Center. Here is a link to the main text (in Tibetan\, English\, and Chinese):      The Recitation for Accomplishment of Sukhavati from the Sky Dharma Mind Terma. \n\nChanted prayers are an important part of spiritual life\, regardless of where you are at on the path.  They allow us to still our minds\, connect with the blessings of the Buddhas\, and purify negative karma.   With these prayers we transform ourselves and our world into pure beings and pure lands\, free from suffering\, and connect with the energies of love and compassion.  Appropriate for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.  Prayer books provided/shown on screen.  Donations are not expected\, but always welcome \n\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\n\n\n\nImage:  From the LA County Museum of Art\, Pureland Collections\, Western Tibet\, Guge\, 15th century\nPaintings\nMineral pigments on cotton cloth\nFrom the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection\, Museum Associates Purchase (M.77.19.12)\nSouth and Southeast Asian Art\non Wikimedia\, creative commons\, and Picryl
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-amitabha-practice/
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CATEGORIES:Puja
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind\, and it can help us connect to timeless\, deep\, and true contentment.  Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice.   A donation of $10.00 per class is requested\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nSaturday morning meditation is 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/saturday-morning-meditation-39/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Green Tara Practice
DESCRIPTION:The feminine embodiment of enlightened activity\, Green Tara is the swift liberator\, a compassionate and loving protector in times of distress and great danger. Through meditating on the form and mantra Arya Tara\, and chanting the Praises to her 21 different manifestations\, we receive the blessings to become inseparable from Tara herself\, actualizing the potential to liberate all sentient beings from the suffering ocean of samsara.  She is known as the Mother of all Buddhas\, born from Chenrezig’s tear of compassion (in one of many origin stories). She will swiftly come to comfort and protect those who supplicate her\, she gives protection from emotional and physical sufferings. In her hands she holds utpala flowers which symbolize power and pure compassionate intention. \n“This is also my daily practice\,” writes Rinpoche.  “We will pray for overcoming fear and clearing of obstacles. We will recite the mantra “OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA “.  You can see me and recite the mantra at the same time so we can practice together for those who have recently died. Thank you and Tashi Delek.” \nPrayers will be recited in both Tibetan and English. \nText:\n\nMain prayer text\, courtesy of KTD Publications in Woodstock NY (for students only\, please do not make or distribute printed copies):  Green Tara Sadhana of Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa\nSupplemental texts:\n\nConcise Tara Prayer by Lama Gephel\nGreenTara-Sevenfold Supplication by Drikung Kyobpa Jikten Sumgon\n\n\n\nDescription of the Tara practice above was written by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche.  Image courtesy of Miles McBreen. \nMonday night prayers are held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom. \n\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/monday-night-chanted-prayers-green-tara-practice-3/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind\, and it can help us connect to timeless\, deep inner peace.  Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice.   A donation of $10.00 per class is requested\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nSaturday morning meditation is 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/saturday-morning-meditation-40/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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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
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Medicine Buddha
DESCRIPTION:On Monday we will practice the prayers of Medicine Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Healing)\, creating the causes for a world that is healed from illness and disease\, both of the body and of the mind.  You can find a link to the prayer text here:  MedicineBuddhaPuja_༄༅།-།སྨན་བླའི་སྒྲུབས་ཐབས་བཞུགས་སོ།-།.pdf \nRinpoche wrote a very short but beautiful teaching on the practice of Medicine Buddha\, which includes the visualization:  Medicine Buddha Practice for Corona Virus from Khenpo Karten Rinpoche. \nAdditionally we typically recite a short  Buddha Amitabha (the Buddha of Infinite Light) mantra: Om Ami Dewa Hri.  Here is the text for Buddha Amitabha:  The Recitation for Accomplishment of Sukhavati from the Sky Dharma Mind Terma. \nPlease join us as we wish for all beings to have health and peace of mind. \n\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/monday-night-chanted-prayers-medicine-buddha-3/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T110000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind\, and it can help us connect to timeless\, deep inner peace.  Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice.   A donation of $10.00 per class is requested\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nSaturday morning meditation is 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/saturday-morning-meditation-41/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers--Chenrezig Practice & Special Prayers for America
DESCRIPTION:This Monday\, in addition to the prayer practice of Avalokiteshvara (Sanskrit) also known as Chenrezig (Tibetan)\, who is the Bodhisattva embodying the love and compassion of all Buddhas\, we will also say special prayers for peace for America.   We will recite Rinpoche’s NEW updated Prayer for World Peace\, the Four Immeasurables\, and a powerful prayer by Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche:  The Rishi’s Wrathful Curse (Against Warmongers): A Prayer to Prevent Nuclear War–A Powerful Wisdom Invocation that Moves Hearts and Minds to Avert the Deceit and Conflict of These Dark Times.\n\n\n\nHere is the Chenrezig Practice text we will recite.   As with most practices at Manjushri Dharma Center\, we will recite both in Tibetan and in English.  Knowing the meaning of the words in ones’ own language is very important.   With these prayers we transform ourselves and our world into pure beings and pure lands\, free from suffering\, and connect with the energies of love and compassion.  Chanted prayers are appropriate for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.  Prayer books provided (on screen for Zoom and paper for those in person).  Donations are not expected\, but always welcome.  Please do join us for this profound practice. Tashi Delek!\n\n\nMonday night prayers are held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom.\n\n\n\n\nSpecial note:  Thanks to Bob Muellerra\, past MDC President\, for requesting these special prayers for America at this time.  The student/teacher relationship and the request of teachings is a primary support of the spiritual path.   Thank you Bob for your beautiful request. \nImages:  American flag against the sky from Kim Seng on Flkr\, creative commons (thank you Kim!).  The other image is the 1000 arm Avalokiteshvara–many arms and hands to give help to every living being.  This is image is from Tsem Rinpoche Free Buddha Images (thank you Tsem Rinpoche!)  \nGoogle Translate now has Tibetan!   The Tibetan translation above is from Google Translate. \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/monday-night-chanted-prayers-chenrezig-practice-5/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
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SUMMARY:No Zoom Meditation This Saturday
DESCRIPTION:We are so sorry\, but due to the special event of having meditation practice on the beach\, there will be no Zoom practice this Saturday\, July 20th.  All are encouraged to meditate on your own\, as you have time and inclination.  We will resume group practice the following week\, Saturday\, July 27th\, 2024. \nThank you!  Tugchi Che!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saturday-morning-meditation-42/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240720T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
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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
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind\, and it can help us connect to timeless\, deep inner peace.  Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice.   A donation of $10.00 per class is requested\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nSaturday morning meditation is 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/saturday-morning-meditation-43/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240729T200000
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Medicine Buddha
DESCRIPTION:On Monday we will practice the prayers of Medicine Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Healing)\, creating the causes for a world that is healed from illness and disease\, both of the body and of the mind.  You can find a link to the prayer text here:  MedicineBuddhaPuja_༄༅།-།སྨན་བླའི་སྒྲུབས་ཐབས་བཞུགས་སོ།-།.pdf \nRinpoche wrote a very short but beautiful teaching on the practice of Medicine Buddha\, which includes the visualization:  Medicine Buddha Practice for Corona Virus from Khenpo Karten Rinpoche. \nAdditionally we typically recite a short  Buddha Amitabha (the Buddha of Infinite Light) mantra: Om Ami Dewa Hri.  Here is the text for Buddha Amitabha:  The Recitation for Accomplishment of Sukhavati from the Sky Dharma Mind Terma. \nPlease join us as we wish for all beings to have health and peace of mind. \n\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/monday-night-chanted-prayers-medicine-buddha-4/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
CREATED:20240701T231536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T231536Z
UID:255812-1722882600-1722888000@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers--Chenrezig Practice
DESCRIPTION:Avalokiteshvara\, or Chenrezig in Tibetan\, is the Bodhisattva who embodies the love and compassion of all Buddhas. Chenrezig is an important deity* in Tibet and considered the patron Bodhisattva of the Tibetan people. Chenrezig is also believed by Tibetans to be the actual progenitor of the Tibetan people.  His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness the Karmapa are considered living Buddhas\, emanations of Chenrezig. It is said that in Tibet even babies upon birth know the mantra OM MANI PADME HUM.\n\nChanted prayers are an important part of spiritual life\, regardless of where you are at on the path.  They allow us to still our minds\, connect with the blessings of the Buddhas\, and purify negative karma.   With these prayers we transform ourselves and our world into pure beings and pure lands\, free from suffering\, and connect with the energies of love and compassion.  Appropriate for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.  Prayer books provided.  Donations are not expected\, but always welcome. \n\n\n*The word deity in Buddhist context is not the same as in the west.  A deity may have many meanings\, but one meaning is the timeless energies that are also within us\, rather than all-knowing beings outside ourselves. \n\nMonday night prayers are held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom.\n\nText: https://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ChenrezigPracticeText.pdf\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\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-chenrezig-practice-6/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
CREATED:20240701T232325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T232325Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind\, and it can help us connect to timeless\, deep inner peace.  Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice.   A donation of $10.00 per class is requested\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nSaturday morning meditation is 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/saturday-morning-meditation-45/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
CREATED:20240701T231751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T231751Z
UID:255815-1723487400-1723492800@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Green Tara Practice
DESCRIPTION:The feminine embodiment of enlightened activity\, Green Tara is the swift liberator\, a compassionate and loving protector in times of distress and great danger. Through meditating on the form and mantra Arya Tara\, and chanting the Praises to her 21 different manifestations\, we receive the blessings to become inseparable from Tara herself\, actualizing the potential to liberate all sentient beings from the suffering ocean of samsara.  She is known as the Mother of all Buddhas\, born from Chenrezig’s tear of compassion (in one of many origin stories). She will swiftly come to comfort and protect those who supplicate her\, she gives protection from emotional and physical sufferings. In her hands she holds utpala flowers which symbolize power and pure compassionate intention. \n“This is also my daily practice\,” writes Rinpoche.  “We will pray for overcoming fear and clearing of obstacles. We will recite the mantra “OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA “.  You can see me and recite the mantra at the same time so we can practice together for those who have recently died. Thank you and Tashi Delek.” \nPrayers will be recited in both Tibetan and English. \nText:\n\nMain prayer text\, courtesy of KTD Publications in Woodstock NY (for students only\, please do not make or distribute printed copies):  Green Tara Sadhana of Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa\nSupplemental texts:\n\nConcise Tara Prayer by Lama Gephel\nGreenTara-Sevenfold Supplication by Drikung Kyobpa Jikten Sumgon\n\n\n\nDescription of the Tara practice above was written by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche.  Image courtesy of Miles McBreen. \nMonday night prayers are held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom. \n\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/monday-night-chanted-prayers-green-tara-practice-4/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240823T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
CREATED:20240822T231129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T232514Z
UID:256588-1724493600-1724497200@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Student-led Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:August 24th\, 2024\n10:00am to 11:00am Pacific Time\nIn-person (no Zoom\, sorry) \nWe will have student-led meditation on Saturday\, August 17th\, and each Saturday that Rinpoche is away. There is no better way to honor our teacher than to practice.  Come and create some good energy collectively!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/student-led-meditation/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
CREATED:20240822T231339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T231339Z
UID:256590-1725098400-1725102000@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Student-led Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:August 31st\, 2024\n10:00am to 11:00am Pacific Time\nIn-person (no Zoom\, sorry) \nWe will have student-led meditation on Saturday\, August 17th\, and each Saturday that Rinpoche is away. There is no better way to honor our teacher than to practice.  Come and create some good energy collectively!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/student-led-saturday-morning-meditation/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
CREATED:20240902T194255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T194255Z
UID:256599-1725301800-1725307200@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:No Monday Night Prayers
DESCRIPTION:There will be no chanted prayer practice on Monday\, September 2nd\, 2024.   The following Monday\, Sept. 9th is TBD.    We look forward to welcoming back Rinpoche and getting back on Tuesday! \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-monday-night-prayers-3/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
CREATED:20240815T214412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T214412Z
UID:256571-1725372000-1725375600@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Welcome Home Rinpoche!  Kata Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to gather at the Manjushri Dharma Center to welcome back our teacher with warmth and enthusiasm on Tuesday\, September 3rd\, 2024 between 2pm and 3pm.   Rinpoche’s flight gets in at 2pm to the Monterey Airport\, and we anticipate he’ll be arriving at the center around 2:40pm–but never any firm guarantees with flights and tired travelers! \nWe will line up upon his arrival and present katas: white\, ceremonial scarves that are a sign of respect and symbolic blessings. We have plenty of these available at the center\, or byo!  Participants are encouraged to bring offerings such as flowers for the alter and food for Rinpoche:  fruits\, vegetables\, or healthy\, homemade meals to stock Rinpoche’s refrigerator. (No sugary sweets please). Participants may also bring snacks for the community to enjoy while we await Rinpoche’s arrival. \nCome enjoy visiting together and help to welcome home Rinpoche!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/welcome-home-rinpoche-kata-ceremony/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
CREATED:20240815T215029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T215029Z
UID:256573-1725703200-1725706800@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:No Saturday Meditation
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 7th\, there will be no meditation as we allow Rinpoche some time to rest and recover from his recent busy activities.  Meditation both in-person and on Zoom will resume on September 14th. \n  \nimage:  Big Sur sunset\, Miles McBreen
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-saturday-meditation-3/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
CREATED:20240624T194403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T141631Z
UID:255755-1725906600-1725912000@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Amitabha Practice
DESCRIPTION:Buddha Amitabha (the Buddha of Infinite Light) is a main practice of Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and the Manjushri Dharma Center. Here is a link to the text (in Tibetan\, English\, and Chinese):      The Recitation for Accomplishment of Sukhavati from the Sky Dharma Mind Terma. \n\nChanted prayers are an important part of spiritual life\, regardless of where you are at on the path.  They allow us to still our minds\, connect with the blessings of the Buddhas\, and purify negative karma.   With these prayers we transform ourselves and our world into pure beings and pure lands\, free from suffering\, and connect with the energies of love and compassion.  Appropriate for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.  Prayer books provided/shown on screen.  Donations are not expected\, but always welcome. \n\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\n\n\n\nImage:  From the LA County Museum of Art\, Pureland Collections\, Western Tibet\, Guge\, 15th century\nPaintings\nMineral pigments on cotton cloth\nFrom the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection\, Museum Associates Purchase (M.77.19.12)\nSouth and Southeast Asian Art\non Wikimedia\, creative commons\, and Picryl
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-amitabha-practice-2/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T063611
CREATED:20240815T215814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143231Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Rinpoche will be back in the saddle! \nMeditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind\, and it can help us connect to timeless\, deep inner peace.  Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice.   A donation of $10.00 per class is requested\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nSaturday morning meditation is 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/saturday-morning-meditation-46/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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