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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-79/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
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SUMMARY:Blessing of the Butterflies 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nEvery year\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche prays together with the Pacific Grove community for the monarch butterflies as they make their epic 3000 mile migration\, stopping at the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary.  The monarchs need prayers more than ever. \nTypically 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. \nThe Monarch Grove Sanctuary is located at 250 Ridge Road\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950. \nDirections and More information:  https://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/visiting/monarch-butterfly-sanctuary \nNote:  Description drawn from the City of Pacific Grove website. \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/blessing-of-the-butterflies-2025/
LOCATION:Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary\, 250 Ridge Road\,\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251013T212919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T212919Z
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SUMMARY:No Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Monday night chanted prayers on Monday\, Oct. 13th\, 2025\, and no chanted prayers for the duration of Rinpoche’s retreat.   We may host other Dharma activities while Rinpoche is away on Monday nights–TBD. \nImage of the Sahara desert\, time lapse photography\, artist uknown\, public domain on Pick Pik
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-monday-night-chanted-prayers-11/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251014T001656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T001656Z
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SUMMARY:Student-led 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\, innate inner peace.  While Rinpoche is away\, we will continue to open the Dharma Center for Saturday morning meditation.  What better way to honor our teacher than to practice! \nIn-person only while Rinpoche is away\, no Zoom option (apologies!) \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/student-led-saturday-morning-meditation-2/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251020T192046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T192753Z
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SUMMARY:No Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Monday night chanted prayers for the duration of Rinpoche’s retreat.    We are uncertain of his return date\, but will keep all posted!  The MDC weekly newsletter\, sent each Monday\, is the best way to keep informed-sign up here! \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-monday-night-chanted-prayers-12/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251014T004748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T213140Z
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SUMMARY:Student-facilitated Saturday Morning Silent Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind\, and it can help us connect to timeless\, innate inner peace.  While Rinpoche is away\, we will continue to open the Dharma Center for Saturday morning meditation.  What better way to honor our teacher than to practice! \nIn-person only while Rinpoche is away\, no Zoom option (apologies!) \nImage of the Little Sur River by Katie Keeley\, used by permission \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/student-led-saturday-morning-meditation-3/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251020T192309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T192856Z
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SUMMARY:No Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Monday night chanted prayers for the duration of Rinpoche’s retreat.    We are uncertain of his return date\, but will keep all posted!  The MDC weekly newsletter\, sent each Monday\, is the best way to keep informed-sign up here!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-monday-night-chanted-prayers-13/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251027T192917Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Halloween 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Want to have some fun for Halloween?  No kiddos coming to your door?  Come to the Manjushri Dharma Center!   One of Rinpoche’s long-time friends and student (Foster) will host trick-or-treating from MDC\, where lots of kids come to the door and lots of candy is given out.    This year\, with Rinpoche on retreat\, it will be “just us kids.”     Costumes encouraged\, additional bags of candy welcome.   We’ll have tea on offer and maybe a few snacks\, if you can get past the giant spiders in the yard!  Happy Halloween! \nQuestions:  contact Rachel at rachelmdc2016@gmail.com \n  \nSee more photos from last Halloween–2024 here:  Happy Halloween 2024 \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/happy-halloween-2025/
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:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251014T004950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T200653Z
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SUMMARY:Student-facilitated Saturday Morning Silent Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind\, and it can help us connect to timeless\, innate inner peace.  While Rinpoche is away\, we will continue to open the Dharma Center for Saturday morning meditation.  What better way to honor our teacher than to practice! \nIn-person only while Rinpoche is away\, no Zoom option (apologies!)
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/student-led-saturday-morning-meditation-4/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251020T192444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T220426Z
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SUMMARY:No Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Monday night chanted prayers for the duration of Rinpoche’s retreat.    We are uncertain of his return date\, but will keep all posted!  The MDC weekly newsletter\, sent each Monday\, is the best way to keep informed-sign up here! \n  \nImage of a sunrise on the Columbia River on the Sunday of the 18th annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup in Trout Lake\, WA\, photo credit:  Logan Clark\, student of Thay Kozen and Rinpoche
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-monday-night-chanted-prayers-14/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251014T005138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T200748Z
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SUMMARY:Student-facilitated Saturday Morning Silent Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind\, and it can help us connect to timeless\, innate inner peace.  While Rinpoche is away\, we will continue to open the Dharma Center for Saturday morning meditation.  What better way to honor our teacher than to practice! \nIn-person only while Rinpoche is away\, no Zoom option (apologies!)
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/student-led-saturday-morning-meditation-5/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251020T192604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T200522Z
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SUMMARY:No Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Monday night chanted prayers for the duration of Rinpoche’s retreat.    We are uncertain of his return date\, but will keep all posted!  The MDC weekly newsletter\, sent each Monday\, is the best way to keep informed-sign up here!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-monday-night-chanted-prayers-15/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
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SUMMARY:Happy Lhabab Düchen!
DESCRIPTION:Lhabab Düchen is a Buddhist festival celebrated to observe the Buddha’s descent from the Trāyastriṃśa heaven down to earth. According to legend\, the Buddha ascended the Trāyastriṃśa heaven temporarily 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 disciple and representative Maudgalyayana to return\, and after a long debate and under a Full Moon Buddha agreed to return. He returned to earth a week later by a special triple ladder prepared by Viswakarma\, the god of machines. This event is considered to be one of the eight great deeds of the Buddha. \nOn Lhabab Düchen\, the effects of positive or negative actions are multiplied ten million times. It is part of Tibetan Buddhist tradition to engage in virtuous activities and prayer on this day. \nThis year Rinpoche is on retreat during this great occasion–to rejoice in his merit is a great virtuous act!\n\nHappy Lhabab Düchen \nAbout the image: The Buddha’s Descent from Tavatimsa Heaven\, 19th Century\, Thailand\, from the Walters Art Museum\, and Look and Learn History.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/happy-lhabab-duchen/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251014T005806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T040229Z
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SUMMARY:No Saturday Morning Silent Meditation
DESCRIPTION:We will not host Saturday meditation on November 15th  nor on November 22nd\, as Rinpoche is returning and continuing his solitary\, silent retreat from the comfort of his own home.  Please continue to refrain from contacting Rinpoche to honor his retreat wishes.   We will return to regular Monday night prayers and Saturday meditation with Rinpoche the week of November 24th. \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/student-led-saturday-morning-meditation-6/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251115T014016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T014441Z
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SUMMARY:No Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Monday night chanted prayers on November 17th\, as Rinpoche is continuing his solitary\, silent retreat from the comfort of his own home.  Please continue to refrain from contacting Rinpoche to honor his retreat wishes.   We will return to regular Monday night prayers on November 24th. \nImage:  Stone labyrinth at the Mount Adams Buddhist Temple\, Trout Lake\, Washington.  
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-monday-night-chanted-prayers-16/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251115T014345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T014345Z
UID:259241-1763805600-1763809200@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:No Saturday Morning Silent Meditation
DESCRIPTION:We will not host Saturday meditation on November 22nd\, as Rinpoche is continuing his solitary\, silent retreat from the comfort of his own home.  Please continue to refrain from contacting Rinpoche to honor his retreat wishes.   We will return to regular Saturday meditation with Rinpoche on November 29th\, 2025.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-saturday-morning-silent-meditation/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251115T015638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T015638Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Amitabha Practice
DESCRIPTION:Buddha Amitabha  is the Buddha of Infinite Light. \nHere 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
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-amitabha-practice-12/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Rinpoche is back!  Join us Saturday morning 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-80/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Medicine Buddha
DESCRIPTION:Medicine Buddha is the 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. \n\nTexts\nYou 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. \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-17/
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-81/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
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SUMMARY:Garden Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:The rain has been falling and the weeds are growing at the Dharma Center!   Please come enjoy some light weeding and gentle garden cleanup this coming Saturday after meditation.   Tea and the best instant coffee you ever had\, as well as some goodies will be on offer. \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! \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/garden-volunteer-day-6/
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:20251208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251201T231617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T231617Z
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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.\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. \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\nText:\nhttps://manjushridharmacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ChenrezigPracticeText.pdf\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\n\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdVGgCWTHU \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\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-chenrezig-practice-18/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T110000
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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-82/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
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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. \nTexts:\n\n NEW translation/text of the Green Tara Sadhana of Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa\nSupplemental texts:\n\nConcise Tara Prayer by Lama Gephel\nGreenTara-Sevenfold Supplication by Drikung Kyobpa Jikten Sumgon\nYouTube video of the Sevenfold Supplication prayer sung by Phub zam with beautiful imagery\n\n\n\nDescription of the Tara practice above was written by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche.   \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-12/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
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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-83/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T170000
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Blessing of the Waters 2025
DESCRIPTION:Winter Solstice Blessing of the Waters 2025\nSunday\, December 21st\, 2025\n4:00pm to 5:00pm \nLover’s Point Beach\n17th St and Ocean View Blvd\, Pacific Grove\, CA\n \nThis year is very special\, because Rinpoche will be moving to Portland sometime in the next year\, and this may be the last year we gather together in person at the winter solstice.  Although it is Rinpoche’s intention to return for summer and winter solstices to Lover’s Point beach to conduct this ceremony every year\, life is unpredictable.   Please join us on the winter solstice for this special event!\nDecember 21st\, 2025 is the winter solstice\, the shortest 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 once again 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 will be provided with candles to light as we celebrate the light of love and wisdom.  Attendees are encouraged to bring flower petals to scatter as we send our good wishes to the ocean and the world. \nEntire Collection of Texts:  Naga Torma and Blessing for the Four Elements (Tibetan and English) \nCan’t make this event\, but wish to participate? 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.  Additionally\, here is an “instruction on how to practice” the Blessing of the Waters\, composed by Rinpoche and Pema Tsultrim with more information on how to  conduct a “do-it-yourself” Blessing of the Waters.  Instructions on Blessing the Waters \nQuestions?  Contact Rachel at rachelmdc2016@gmail.com \n\nPrayer for 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! \n  \nStop bad intentions\, thoughts and deeds\nof all those who terrorize others\, \nThat all living beings on this earth\ncome together like one family! \n  \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. \n  \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! \n  \nFootnote to Prayer for 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.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/winter-solstice-blessing-of-the-waters-2025/
LOCATION:Lover’s Point Beach\, 17th St and Ocean View Blvd\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:So sorry\, but the Monday\, December 22nd chanted prayer practice is canceled\, as Rinpoche has to make an important phone call at the same time.   We will resume practice on Monday\, December 29th at 6:30pm in person and on Zoom with Amitabha practice.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-guru-rinpoche-practice-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:20251227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T110000
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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-84/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251201T232440Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled:  Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:There will be no chanted prayer practice on Monday\, December 29th as Rinpoche has another important phone call that cannot be rescheduled–he apologies for missing two Monday nights in a row.   We will resume in the new year!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-amitabha-practice-13/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T171450
CREATED:20251201T235008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T235008Z
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Vajrasattva Purification Practice
DESCRIPTION:Start the New Year of 2026 with a clean slate by purifying negative karma of body\, speech and mind accumulated over the past year and in past lives through the powerful practice of Vajrasattva (Dorje Sempa). \nThis special event will consist of teachings by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on the Vajrasattva practice\, an explanation of the meaning of the mantra and on the four opponent powers (tob shi) that we perform to purify our negative actions. After a short break\, we will then accumulate recitations of the Vajrasattva Mantra. After the Puja\, MDC will celebrate the coming New Year with tea and treats.  Please wear white clothing or adornments if you can (no worries if not)\, and feel free to bring some food or refreshments to welcome in the new year (again no pressure\, just come! We will have plenty). \nLink to texts:  The Sadhana of Glorious Vajrasattva\, a Terma Revelation of H.H. Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche\, and additional readings written by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, The Four Powers of Purification \, A Brief Confession\, Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar ; What Makes a Meaningful New Year? \nVajrasatva New Years Eve practice will be held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom.\n\nPlease do join us for this powerful 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/new-years-eve-vajrasattva-purification-practice-2/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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