Manjushri Dharma Center

Thursday Evening Thargyen Book Club
2018-01-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Private Residence, CA, United States
The Jewel Ornament of Liberation, originally composed by Ven. Gampopa (1079-1153), presents in one text all of Buddha’s 84,000 teachings. It is a kind step-by-step outline of the path to enlightenment, and a primary text in the Kagyu tradition. The 2018 book club translation is a teaching by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, given over four months specifically for a western audience. The language is simple and the concepts are clearly presented, though not as detailed as our initial study of the book. Using this simpler translation and discussing how to put the teachings into practice in daily life, we will be well-prepared to continue our study once Khenpo Karten Rinpoche returns to teach his beautiful 80-verse summary of this seminal work. Details on the book club text and an outline of topics is below. Even if you cannot read the chapters ahead, the discussion of each topic will help us to better understand the path of Dharma. Join us on Thursday evenings, January 4th to March 22, 2018 as we discuss the Jewel Ornament of Liberation.
Book Club Book Details:
Jewel Ornament of Liberation, commentary by: Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, ISBN: 1-877294-27-6
Originally published in 2003, updated 2014, Namo Buddha Publications and Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal Trust Publications.

Available on Amazon (2014 update, white cover) for roughly 30.00:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8120836987/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Available from Namse Bangdzo Bookstore (2003 version, gold cover) for roughly 40.00
https://www.namsebangdzo.com/Je_Gampopa_s_The_Jewel_Ornament_of_Liberation_p/12086.htm

Discussion Topics:
Thursday, January 4th: 6:30-8:00pm, Manjushri Dharma Center

Chapter 1: Buddha Nature
Chapter 2: Precious Human Life

Thursday, January 11th: 6:30-8:00pm, Manjushri Dharma Center

Chapter 3: The Spiritual Friend
Chapter 4: Instructions on Impermanence

Thursday, January 18: No book club due to All-Sangha Meeting
Thursday, January 25th: 6:30-8:00pm, Manjushri Dharma Center

Chapter 5: The Suffering of Samsara
Chapter 6: Karma and Its Results

Thursday, February 1st: 6:30-8:00pm, Manjushri Dharma Center

Chapter 7: Loving-kindness & Compassion
Chapter 8: Refuge & Precepts

Thursday, February 8th: 6:30-8:00pm, Manjushri Dharma Center

Chapter 9: Cultivation of Bodhichitta
Chapter 10: Training in Aspiring Bodhichitta

Thursday, February 15th: 6:30-8:00pm, Manjushri Dharma Center

Chapter 11: Training in Action Bodhichitta
Chapter 12: The Perfection of Generosity

Thursday, February 22nd: 6:30-8:00pm, Manjushri Dharma Center

Chapter 13: The Perfection of Moral Ethics
Chapter 14: The Perfection of Patience

Thursday, March 1st: 6:30-8:00pm, Manjushri Dharma Center

Chapter 15: The Perfection of Diligence
Chapter 16: The Perfection of Meditative Concentration

Thursday, March 8th: 6:30-8:00pm, Manjushri Dharma Center

Chapter 17: The Perfection of Wisdom-Awareness

Thursday, March 15th: 6:30-8:00pm, Manjushri Dharma Center

Chapter 18: The Aspects of the Five Paths
Chapter 19: The Levels of the Path

Thursday, March 22nd: 6:30-8:00pm, Manjushri Dharma Center

Chapter 20: Perfect Buddhahood
Chapter 21: Activities of the Buddha

No Monday Night Chanted Prayers
2018-01-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Private Residence, CA, United States
Typically, Rinpoche leads chanted prayers in Tibetan and English of Amitabha Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Light), but occasionally also Avalokiteshvara Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Compassion) or Medicine Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Healing). We will not meet on Jan.1, but then we will resume again with student-led chanted prayers. We imagine a world transformed, purified, and at peace. Beginners to advanced practitioners are welcome, prayer books are provided. Free of charge, but donations are welcome.

Saturday Morning Meditation
2017-12-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Private Residence, CA, United States
Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind. Join us Saturday mornings for a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice. Our teacher Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will be away through March, but meditation class will be student led. It will delight Rinpoche that we continue to meet and support each other in our meditation practice. A donation of $10.00 per class is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

No Monday Night Chanted Prayers
2017-12-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Private Residence, CA, United States
Typically, Rinpoche leads chanted prayers in Tibetan and English of Amitabha Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Light), but occasionally also Avalokiteshvara Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Compassion) or Medicine Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Healing). Tonight it is a holiday, and he is busily packing for his trip to India tomorrow. We will not meet tonight (Dec.25th) or next week (Dec.31), but then we will resume again with student-led chanted prayers. We imagine a world transformed, purified, and at peace. Beginners to advanced practitioners are welcome, prayer books are provided. Free of charge, but donations are welcome.

Heart Transmission of Rinpoche's Jewel Ornament of Liberation Teaching
2017-12-23 11:15 - 12:30 | Private Residence, CA, United States
Khenpo Karten Rinpoche has written a beautiful 80 verse teaching on the Jewel Ornament of Liberation, translated into English by Jampa Tharchin in early November. As Rinpoche states in his colophon, it was written: “so that future disciples could know how to put all of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation into practice, day and night, in daily life…” Please join us for a heart transmission of his teaching after meditation class on Saturday, December 23. Rinpoche will recite the verses in his native Tibetan from his heart with special intention, and listeners will receive it with special intention. We will also recite Rinpoche’s writing, “Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar.” If you can’t make it on this busy holiday weekend, not to worry, Rinpoche will offer a second heart transmission when he returns from his trip to India along with further classes and instruction.

Blessing of the Waters--Winter Solstice 2017
2017-12-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Lover’s Point Beach, 17th St and Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Notice for Event: Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will offer a Water Blessing Ceremony on the occasion of the Winter Solstice, Thursday December 21, 2017, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm at Lovers Point beach in Pacific Grove. The blessing will honor all the earth’s elements as Rinpoche will chant to pray for their protection. This is a powerful and poignant way to gather in community and to celebrate the shortest day of the year. Participants are invited to offer a group prayer with candles to welcome back the light. Prayer copies and candles will be provided. The event is free to all. Participants are encouraged to bring flower petals to contribute to this beautiful and moving ceremony. We hope you can make it!
Summary of Event: It was a beautiful Pacific Grove winter day on the 21st, and about 40 people gathered to help welcome back that light at the solstice, and pray for peace. Thank you to all who participated!
Photos Courtesy of Bill Cox Photography (Photos below can be purchased/printed at https://billcoxphotography.smugmug.com):

U.S. Citizenship Party
2017-12-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Private Residence, CA, United States
On Saturday, December 16th at 5:30pm the community is invited to gather at the Manjushri Dharma Center (724 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950) to celebrate together. This is a “Lucky Pot” (pot-luck) party, so if possible, please bring a main dish, side dish, snack, fruit, or dessert. Flowers, candles, and offerings for Rinpoche are also welcome. Volunteers will provide plates, bowls, cutlery, serving utensils, lemon-mint water, tea and coffee. A generous volunteer will bring a small American flag cake. No RSVP is needed for this party, but if you would like to ask questions, make suggestions, or coordinate Lucky Pot offerings, you may contact Rachel C (rachelMDC2016@gmail.com).

All Sangha Meeting
2017-12-16 11:15 - 12:30 | Private Residence, CA, United States
The Sangha is requested to attend a short meeting after meditation on Saturday, December 16 to share ideas and discuss the future of the Manjushri Dharma Center. As we look to a new year with new board members, we would like to brainstorm on ideas for future classes, ways to improve our services, and answer your questions about open board member positions. We hope you can attend!

Naturalization Oath Celebration
2017-11-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Ambrosia India Bistro, 565 Abrego Street, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
On Tuesday, November 28th at 12:45pm at the Campbell Heritage Theater, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will participate in the Naturalization Oath Ceremony, the final important step in his becoming a U.S.Citizen. We learned that only a small group (6 people) can join the Naturalization Oath Ceremony, but the larger Sangha is invited to celebrate in two main ways:

Join a Celebratory U.S. Citizenship Dinner, Tuesday, November 28th at 7:30pm at Ambrosia India Bistro in Downtown Monterey

On the evening of the Naturalization Oath Ceremony, the community is invited to gather at Ambrosia India Bistro (565 Abrego St, Monterey, CA 93940) to celebrate this joyful occasion. Ambrosia offers a wide variety including vegan/gluten free options, and is quite affordable. We will “go Dutch,” spitting the final bill equally between all attendees (cash or credit cards can be used). Please RSVP to Rachel C (rachelMDC2016@gmail.com) to help us finalize the numbers for the restaurant.

Join a Celebratory U.S. Citizenship Party, Saturday, December 16th at 5:30pm at the Manjushri Dharma Center

On Saturday, December 16th at 5:30pm the community is invited to gather at the Manjushri Dharma Center (724 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950) to celebrate together. This is a “Lucky Pot” (pot-luck) party, so if possible, please bring a main dish, side dish, snack, fruit, or dessert. Flowers, candles, and offerings for Rinpoche are also welcome. Volunteers will provide plates, bowls, cutlery, serving utensils, lemon-mint water, tea and coffee. A generous volunteer will bring a small American flag cake. No RSVP is needed for this party, but if you would like to ask questions, make suggestions, or coordinate Lucky Pot offerings, you may contact Rachel C (rachelMDC2016@gmail.com).

If neither of those dates work for you to celebrate, a third option is to come the Manjushri Dharma Center at 10am on the morning of Tuesday, November 28th, to see off Rinpoche and the small group of students. We hope to see you at the celebrations!

Lhabab Duchen 2017
2017-11-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Private Residence, CA, United States
Lhabab Düchen is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four events in the life of the Buddha, according to Tibetan traditions. Lhabab Düchen occurs on the 22nd day of the ninth lunar month according to Tibetan calendar. (That falls on Friday, November 10th in 2017)
Lhabab Düchen celebrates Buddha’s descent from The Heaven of Thirty-Three back to earth. Buddha had left for The Heaven Of Thirty-Three (Trayastrimsa) at the age of 41, in order to give teachings to benefit the gods in that desire realm, and to repay the kindness of his mother by liberating her from Samsara. He was exhorted by his follower and representative Maudgalyayana to return, and after a long debate and under a Full Moon agreed to return. He returned to earth a week later by a special triple ladder prepared by Viswakarma, the god of machines. This event is considered to be one of the eight great deeds of the Buddha.
On Lhabab Düchen, the effects of positive or negative actions are multiplied ten million times. It is part of Tibetan Buddhist tradition to engage in virtuous activities and prayer on this day.
To celebrate Lhabab Düchen we will recite the prayers of Buddha Shakyamuni (depicted above) and practice Guru Yoga, reciting prayers for Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche (shown left), the root guru of Khenpo Karten Rinpoche. Rinpoche will provide us with copies of the prayers and guide us in this ceremony. Donations are welcome, but there is no fee for this practice. We hope to see you there!
Source for above information: Wikipedia

Photo of Altar and Texts from Ceremony:

Calling the Guru from Afar
Shakyamuni Prayer
Praise of 12 great deeds
#.Final.Prayer to Japa Sangye Tenzin

Monday Night Chanted Prayers
2017-10-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-10-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-10-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-10-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-10-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-09-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-09-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2017-09-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Private Residence, CA, United States
Chanted prayers are an important component of training in spiritual life. They help us to still our mind, connect with the Buddhas and receive blessings. Join us on Monday evenings as Rinpoche leads us in chanted prayers recited in Tibetan and English. Prayers are typically those of Amitabha Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Light), but occasionally also Avalokiteshvara Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Compassion) or Medicine Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Healing). We imagine a world transformed, purified, and at peace. Beginners to advanced practitioners are welcome, prayer books are provided. Free of charge, but donations are welcome.

Saturday Morning Meditation
2017-10-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-10-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-10-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-10-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-09-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Private Residence, CA, United States
Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind. Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice. Afterwards, we enjoy tea together. A donation of $10.00 per class is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Blessing of the Butterflies
2017-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary, 250 Ridge Road,, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
7th Annual Blessing of the Monarch Sanctuary
“Every Year Thousands of Monarchs Overwinter in Pacific Grove. Arriving in October, monarch butterflies cluster together on pine, cypress and eucalyptus trees in the Sanctuary. Their migration to Pacific Grove is so unique that Pacific Grove is nicknamed ‘Butterfly Town, U.S.A.’ The community has always welcomed the butterflies and advocated for their protection. Citizens of Pacific Grove voted to create an additional tax to create the Monarch Grove Sanctuary which is cared for by dedicated volunteers.” from City of Pacific Grove site.
On Saturday, September 30th, 2017, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will offer a prayer of blessing, and scatter flower petals in the Monarch Grove Sanctuary. Attendees are encouraged to bring flower petals to add to the ceremony. There will also be prayers in the Ohlone language and good wishes from all to bless the trees and pray for the return of the butterflies.
The Monarch Grove Sanctuary is located at 250 Ridge Road, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950.
Directions and More information: https://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/visiting/monarch-butterfly-sanctuary
Photos from 2013 ceremony, from Cedar Street Times:

One Day Retreat: Purification & Meditation
2017-09-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Carmel Sambosa, “Three Jewels Temple”, 28110 Robinson Canyon Rd, Carmel Valley, CA, 93923, United States
Summary of the Day
On September 23rd, we held a one-day retreat in the mountains above Carmel Valley at Grace Sanctuary, a private property overlooking the Ventana Wilderness.
In the morning Rinpoche performed a Fire Puja outdoors. A Fire Puja is a powerful purification practice to help eliminate negativities and obstacles to enlightenment such as ordinary appearances, unwholesome actions and broken pledges, promises and vows. Fire Puja is also used for promoting healing, restoration, and long-life. Rinpoche guided us in our practice and visualization, leading us in prayers of healing for ourselves, our world, and especially for the land, creatures, and people affected by the recent Soberanes fire. The text we used was the Riwo Sangchö (Sang Offering). The practice of Riwo Sangchö, the Mengak, ‘secret instructions,’ is from Lhatsün Jikme’s Rigdzin Sokdrup’, as arranged by Dudjom Rinpoche.
The afternoon found us in the beautiful 30’ yurt, where Rinpoche did a detailed teaching on The Nine Instructions for Concentration Meditation. Many questions were asked and answered about different mediation experiences.
The weather was beautiful, and Rinpoche and the many retreatants were very happy with the event. As Rinpoche wrote in his poem, Showing the Path to Liberation, An Exhortation to Seek Isolated Places,
If you are disillusioned with the cities of samsara
Chasms of attachment, aversion, and bad karma,
Go to a perfect isolated place
For good paths lit with peace and happiness.
Well, we certainly found that place, and the spirits of the land were very happy with our offerings!
Photos from the Day
Set up crew! Steve on far left, and Edy on far right are the owners of Grace Sanctuary.
Set up crew: Shayna, Rachel, Cindy and Diana were the main crew.
Rinpoche and the beautiful Ventana wilderness

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Initial Retreat Information
Brief Description of Teaching
On Saturday, September 23rd, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will lead a one day retreat including a morning purification practice called a Fire Puja, and an afternoon teaching on The Nine Instructions for Concentration Meditation.
About the Fire Puja: All of us have obstacles to enlightenment, delusions, that keep us in the cycle of suffering without end. A Fire Puja is a powerful purification practice to help eliminate negativities and obstacles to enlightenment such as ordinary appearances, unwholesome actions and broken pledges, promises and vows. Fire Puja is also used for promoting healing, restoration, and long-life. Rinpoche will guide us in our practice and visualization, leading us in prayers of healing for ourselves, our world, and especially for the land, creatures, and people affected by the recent Soberanes fire. Participants are encouraged to wear white clothing to support the intention of purification, but this is not a requirement. Participants are encouraged to eat a vegetarian diet on this day, but again this is voluntary.
About the Nine Instructions for Concentration Meditation: In his regular Saturday meditation classes, Rinpoche teaches Shamatha meditation, or that of quieting the mind. He often notes that meditation is more than just relaxing the body and feeling peaceful, but a powerful tool for becoming aware of awareness itself, to “catch your mind.” In this instruction, written in 2016 to help guide students new to meditation, Rinpoche explains how we can develop various stages of concentration within our meditation. In the beginning stage, called ‘Placing the Mind,” we become aware of stillness (mind resting on object of meditation), movement (mind moving away from object of meditation), and awareness (mind moving back to object of meditation). In the last stage, called ‘Equal Placement,’ “Meditation and non-meditation, day and night, become undifferentiated. Freed from any sense of stillness being good and movement being bad, you are not distracted from that state.”
It will be a day of visualization, purification, healing and contemplation at a beautiful retreat space in Carmel Valley. We hope you can join us!
Retreat Schedule

Morning Session
8:00am-9:50am: Check in
10:00am-12:00pm: Session 1-Welcome, Setting Intention, Introduction to Fire Puja, Fire Puja Ceremony

Afternoon Break
12:00pm-1:30pm: Vegetarian Lunch (provided)

Afternoon Session
1:30pm-3:00pm: Session 2–Nine Instructions for Concentration Meditation
3:00pm-3:30pm: Break
3:30pm-5:00pm: Session 3–Nine Instructions for Concentration Meditation

Location of Retreat
The retreat will take place at a private retreat space called Grace Sanctuary in Carmel Valley, about one hour’s drive from Pacific Grove. Detailed directions and the address will be sent to all registered participants. Carpooling is encouraged.
More About the Retreat
The main teachings will take place in a beautiful yurt (circular structure), with some chair seating and cushions for floor seating provided. Attendees are free to bring their own cushions as needed. We will be moving from indoor to outdoor spaces for the fire puja ritual, so attendees will move from sitting to standing, with some outside seating available.
Prayers and printed materials will be provided.
Lunch will be served outside at picnic tables, and will include a simple, healthy and vegetarian dish. If you have special food needs, please bring what you need. Retreat participants are responsible for breakfast and dinner on their own, although coffee, tea and snacks will be available during breaks.
Retreat Fee: $30.00
Fee includes lunch and printed teaching materials. Payment is due in full at registration.
Registration Required:

Please register no later than September 20th

Payment Options
Attendees may pay by cash or check on the day of the retreat at the registration table, or payment may be made ahead of the event.
PLEASE NOTE: Anyone with financial concerns is asked to contact Rachel Christopherson at rachelmdc2016@gmail.com or 831-901-3156. Khenpo Karten Rinpoche wishes that no person be turned away because of financial need.
CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS AHEAD: Please use the Manjushri Dharma Center giving page at: https://manjushridharmacenter.org/give/
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYMENTS AHEAD: Please make checks payable to “Manjushri Dharma Center.” Mail checks to Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Alternatively, checks can be left in the donation box at the Manjushri Dharma Center with “September Retreat” in the memo.

More About the Ritual and Teaching
Fire Puja
There are several websites that explain more about the ritual of the Fire Puja. What is Fire Puja, by Tsem Rinpoche and The Fire Puja Offerings, from the website Tibetan Buddhism and Culture Blogspot are two sites that explain in detail the meaning, variations, and practice of Fire Puja.
The Root Text
Participants will be given copies of “The Nine Instructions for Concentration Meditation,” written by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche, 2016.
Precepts
Precepts are a set of commitments observed by laypeople during periods of intensive meditation practice or in conjunction with special teachings or holy days. Precepts are taken to help purify our minds and support our spiritual practice while engaging in retreat. There are five main precepts that form the basic ethical code of moral conduct in daily life, and three additional precepts that can be kept on special days. Precepts are voluntary, and not required for participation in the retreat. They are simply listed here for those who wish to do this part of the practice. No guilt please! All welcome!

10th Annual Amitabha Puja, Portland, Oregon
2017-09-09 07:00 - 2017-09-17 17:00 | Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association, 4401 NE 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97230, United States
September 9-17: Ven. Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will lead the Tenth Annual Amitabha Puja and give teachings based on Three Principal Aspects of the Path by Je Tsongkhapa Chenpo and The Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra to the Tibetan Community of Portland, OR and Southwest Washington.
The first three days will be the Tibetan Community Center of the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association and the last three days will be at the Mt. Adams Zen Buddhist Temple in Trout Lake, WA.
Learn More: Tenth Annual Amitabha Puja in Portland

Saturday Morning Meditation
2017-09-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Private Residence, CA, United States
Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body, calm the mind, and learn to know the mind. 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.

Special Eclipse Monday Night Chanted Prayers
2017-08-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Private Residence, CA, United States
On the very auspicious day of Monday, August 21, 2017 we will recite a special prayer called the Prayer of Kuntuzangpo (Tib. ཀུན་བཟང་སྨོན་ལམ་, Kunzang Mönlam) — a famous Dzogchen aspiration prayer from the Gongpa Zangthal. It is to be recited especially during a solar or lunar eclipse, an earthquake or at the solstices. This aspiration prayer comes from the Dzogchen tantra called the Tantra of the Great Perfection which Shows the Penetrating Wisdom of Samantabhadra. In Tibetan, the short title of this tantra is Gongpa Zangthal Gyi Gyü, which means “The Tantra of Penetrating Wisdom” or “The Tantra of Transcendent Intention.” Monday is considered a “merit multiplier day,” meaning that our intentions and actions are amplified by countless millions, so practitioners are encouraged to set positive intentions and to act in accordance with love and compassion with special focus on this day. Rinpoche will lead us in the special prayer of the Kunzang Mönlam, and in addition, we will recite the Avalokiteshvara prayers, the Buddha of Great Compassion and rainbow light, wishing freedom from suffering for all sentient beings. Join us for this very meritorious night! Free of charge, but donations are welcome.
Learn More: Read the entire prayer of Kunzang Mönlam

Public Talk: How to Change Bad Habits
2017-08-19 11:15 - 12:15 | Private Residence, CA, United States
All of us have habits of mind that we struggle to curb. How can we train our mind in healthy habits and positive motivations? Join us on Saturday, August 19th after regular meditation practice (which runs from 10:00am to 11:00am) for a public talk by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on How to Change Bad Habits.
Rinpoche wrote about the topic: “At its best, mind is that which proceeds to the city of Liberation. At its worst, however, mind is that which throws us into the swamp of samsara. Mind is like a crazed elephant, so strive in methods to control the mind.”
Free event, but donations welcome.
Questions? Contact Rachel C. at rachelmdc2016@gmail.com or call the center at 831-901-3156.
