Manjushri Dharma Center

Warm Coats For Tibetan Children
2016-11-12 03:15 - 04:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Private Residence, CA, United States
Slideshow of Eastern Tibet and Warm Coat Fundraiser for Tibetan Orphanage
Saturday, November 12th
11:15am-12:15pm
Manjushri Dharma Center

Following the meditation on Saturday (10-11am), Manjushri Dharma Center member Pam will share photos and stories of her trip with Lama Lakshe Zangpo to many monasteries and sacred sites in the Golok and Kham regions of Eastern Tibet. This will also be a fundraiser for the Tsengdruk Takse School, located on the grounds of the palace of Gesar, home and school for over 300 orphaned Tibetan children.
Come and join us for a slideshow, stories and snacks all while practicing the perfection of generosity to help children in need this winter. Please consider making a donation to provide warm coats to these beautiful children through paypal to http://tibetanqigongnv.org/ (select Support CTQNV-coats) or by check to CTQNV (put in the donation box at Manjushri Dharma Center).
TO DONATE CLICK HERE

The Power of Good Intentions
2016-11-05 04:15 - 05:15 | Villa Angelica Retreat Center, 27951 CA-1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
“A son of the incomparable Shakyas said, ‘If intentions are good, the path and destination will be good, but if intentions are bad, the path and destination will be bad.’ Call up good intentions! That is my heart advice.” p.4 Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar
One of the most practical ways to apply Dharma to daily life is through the setting of good intentions and checking our intentions throughout the day. Are we wishing others well in this moment? Do we wish to do no harm, have no enemy, and hold compassion in this moment? The practice does not involve being hard on oneself, nor is it meant to control externalities. It is a gentle yet profound self-reflective practice. We can gradually and gently train our mind to hold positive intentions at all times, even in times of mental distress, which has immense benefits for both ourselves and others. Join us for this special teaching from Rinpoche on the Power of Good Intentions.
This teaching is part of a series given by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche based on his booklet “Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar.” It follows the Saturday meditation session (which runs from 10-11) and is appropriate for anyone interested in practical ways to apply Dharma teachings to busy western life. No registration required. Suggested donation of $10.00, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. We hope you join us!

Introduction to Ngöndro: The Kagyu Preliminary Practices Retreat
2016-10-22 02:00 - 2016-10-23 05:00 | Villa Angelica Retreat Center, 27951 CA-1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Our mind is often compared to a field, with the potential to bring forth a bountiful harvest of wisdom and compassion. For the seeds to grow as we listen to spiritual teachings and engage in meditation practice, the field needs to be properly prepared. Preliminary practices serve to purify negative karmic imprints, enrich our mind with positive potential, and empower our mental continuum with blessings. Engaging in the preliminary practices serves as an invaluable tool to deepen our practice. Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will present an overview introduction to the Kagyu preliminary practices known as Ngöndro, along with an oral transmission blessing. Participants are asked to commit to the full retreat in order to register. Please bring a dish to share for a “Luckypot” luncheon on Saturday. Consecutive interpretation will be provided by David Molk. We hope you join us for this weekend retreat!
Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23
9am-4pm Saturday | 9am-12pm Sunday
Location: Manjushri Dharma Center
Registration is requested

Suggested Donation: $50.00 for entire retreat, but no one turned away for lack of funds. Donations can be made via the MDC website, or in person upon arrival at retreat.
For more detailed information, visit the Ngöndro Retreat webpage.

This Precious Human Life
2016-10-08 04:15 - 05:15 | Villa Angelica Retreat Center, 27951 CA-1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
From a Buddhist perspective, we have hit the jackpot by being born human. We have just enough suffering to make us long for a more stable happiness, and just enough freedoms and endowments to allow us to pursue spiritual transformation. By understanding the true rarity of our precious human life, we can begin to make each day, each hour worthwhile. Every single moment of our precious human life has great meaning. Join us for this teaching in which we learn to cease the day by understanding the immense good fortune we share as human beings.
Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.” Quote from H.H. The Dalai Lama

This teaching is part of a series given by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche based on his booklet “Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar.” It follows the Saturday meditation session (which runs from 10-11) and is appropriate for anyone interested in practical ways to apply Dharma teachings to busy western life. No registration required. Suggested donation of $10.00, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. We hope you join us!

Buddhism 101
2016-08-13 04:30 - 05:30 | Villa Angelica Retreat Center, 27951 CA-1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
What are the fundamentals of Buddhist beliefs and practice? What practices are offered at the Manjushri Dharma Center? After our regular weekly meditation class (Saturday, 10:00am-11:00am), we will enjoy a teaching on “Buddhism 101.” Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will talk about the core principals and practices of Buddhism, and will describe our weekly practices at the center. If you are new to Buddhism or new to the Manjushri Dharma Center, this teaching is for you! Event is free, but donations are welcome to support the center.

The Day of Peace (Part 2)
2016-08-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Lover’s Point Beach, 17th St and Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Peace Lantern Ceremony
7:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday, August 6th
Lover’s Point Cove
Ocean View Blvd & 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950
Following the Four Noble Truths (See more info HERE) teaching, participants are encouraged to join the Peace Lantern Ceremony at Lover’s Point Cove in Pacific Grove. Rinpoche will offer prayers at the ceremony which is part of the Twelfth Annual Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance Day. This beautiful and moving tradition honors those who perished in 1945 and reaffirms our commitment to world peace. Event is free. The Peace Lantern event is sponsored by several peace organizations in Monterey Co. and the Friends/Quakers of Monterey. Schedule includes:
7:00pm: Lantern making and Taiko drumming
7:45pm: Music and messages of hope and peace
8:15pm: Launching of the peace lanterns
Flyer (This looks great–thank you!)
A Note About Food: Participants in the “Day of Peace” may bring a trash-less “picnic dinner” to Lover’s Point Cove so we can enjoy a meal together while we also enjoy the Peace Lantern Event. There is also a “Snack Shack” at Lovers Point that sells veggie burgers, hamburgers, etc.

The Day of Peace
2016-08-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Villa Angelica Retreat Center, 27951 CA-1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
From Inner Peace
Public Talk: Four Noble Truths
August 6th marks the Tibetan Buddhist holiday honoring the day that Buddha Shakyamuni first taught a path to profound inner peace, the Four Noble Truths. Join us to hear this deep wisdom presented by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche, with consecutive interpretation provided by David Molk. Event is free, but donations are welcome to support the center.
To World Peace (See Details Here)
Peace Lantern Ceremony
7:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday, August 6th
Lover’s Point Cove
Ocean View Blvd & 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950
Following the Four Noble Truths teaching, participants are encouraged to join the Peace Lantern Ceremony at Lover’s Point Cove in Pacific Grove. Rinpoche will offer prayers at the ceremony which is part of the Twelfth Annual Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance Day. This beautiful and moving tradition honors those who perished in 1945 and reaffirms our commitment to world peace. Event is free. The Peace Lantern event is sponsored by several peace organizations in Monterey Co. and the Friends/Quakers of Monterey. Schedule includes:
7:00pm: Lantern making and Taiko drumming
7:45pm: Music and messages of hope and peace
8:15pm: Launching of the peace lanterns

A Note About Food: Participants in the “Day of Peace” may bring a trash-less “picnic dinner” to Lover’s Point Cove so we can enjoy a meal together while we also enjoy the Peace Lantern Event. There is also a “Snack Shack” at Lovers Point that sells veggie burgers, hamburgers, etc.
A Call for Volunteers: Volunteers are needed as we prepare to host this public talk. If you are able to post flyers ahead of the event, or would be able to join us from 11:30am-1:30pm on the Saturday of the event (August 6th, after meditation)…we will do some “center cherishing,” cleaning/weeding and setting up for the 5:00pm event. Please contact Rachel Christopherson by email at rachelMDC2016@gmail.com.
Thank you everyone!

The Dalai Lama's 81st Birthday
2016-07-06 13:00 - 13:45 | Villa Angelica Retreat Center, 27951 CA-1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
This Wednesday marks the Dalai Lama’s 81st birthday. Rinpoche and the sangha will have a small kata offering ceremony to the Dalai Lama’s picture at the dharma center. The ceremony will take place after the Thargyen class at approximately 8 pm.

Thargyen Class
2016-06-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Private Residence, CA, United States
Rinpoche leads us in our continuing study of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation by the incomparable Gompopa. Consecutive Interpretation by David Molk. New students welcome anytime.

Amitabha Or Medicine Buddha Pratice
2016-06-20 12:30 - 13:30 | Villa Angelica Retreat Center, 27951 CA-1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Rinpoche leads us in Amitabha Buddha or Medicine Buddha Practice, a combination of teachings and chanting. Everyone is welcome. Prayer books and instruction will be provided.

Meditation Class
2016-04-30 03:00 - 16:00, 2016-04-23 03:00 - 16:00, 2016-04-16 03:00 - 04:00 | Villa Angelica Retreat Center, 27951 CA-1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Join us for a short talk followed by meditation. After we enjoy tea and a little sangha fellowship. Everyone is welcome!

Thargyen Class
2016-04-27 01:00 - 10:00, 2016-04-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Villa Angelica Retreat Center, 27951 CA-1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Rinpoche leads us in our continuing study of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation by the incomparable Gompopa. Translation by David Molk. New students welcome anytime.

Amitabha Buddha Practice
2016-04-25 11:30 - 13:00, 2016-04-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Villa Angelica Retreat Center, 27951 CA-1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Rinpoche will lead us in Amitabha Practice, a combination of teachings and chanting.

Personal Story Discussion Group
2016-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Villa Angelica Retreat Center, 27951 CA-1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Join our small discussion group for sangha members (new ones especially!) or anyone who would like to get together in a more informal environment to discuss our own personal journeys with our practice.

Medicine Buddha Practice
2016-04-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Villa Angelica Retreat Center, 27951 CA-1, Carmel, CA, 93923, United States
Rinpoche will lead us in Medicine Buddha Practice, a combination of teachings and chanting.

Thargyen Class
2015-08-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Private Residence, CA, United States
