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SUMMARY:19th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup 2026 Portland
DESCRIPTION:The 19th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup with the Venerable Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will be held over two weekends in late August in Portland\, Oregon.  The annual event is hosted by the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association. (as of 7.20.26 the NWTCA website is down\, but they are working on it). \nThe event is held in Tibetan and there will not be an English translator\, but all are welcome to join and enjoy the special energy of the practice of Amitabha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light. \nIf you plan to attend\, please contact Pema Tsomo at 503-544-3938.   \nText in Tibetan:  Here’s a copy of the Sadhana ‘Dechen Shingdrup’ \nThe detailed schedule is below in English and Tibetan.  \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/19th-annual-amitabha-dechen-shingdrup-2026-portland-2/
LOCATION:Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association\, 4401 NE 122nd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97230\, United States
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup Northern California
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup with the Venerable Khenpo Karten Rinpoche in Northern California will be held over Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday\, September 25 to 27\, 2026.   The exact times and location details are TBD.   This special event is hosted by the Tibetan Association of Northern California in Richmond\, CA.   The event is held in Tibetan and there will not be an English translator\, but all are welcome to join and enjoy the special energy of the practice of Amitabha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light. \nImportant Notes:\n\nThe event is held in Tibetan and there will not be an English translator\, but all are welcome to join and enjoy the special energy of the practice of Amitabha\, the Buddha of Infinite Light.\nHere’s a copy of the Sadhana ‘Dechen Shingdrup’ (Tibetan text only)\nBreakfast and lunch will be provided (vegetarian).  All meals are sponsored by community members and offered free of charge.\nThey will have cushions there and chairs\, but participants should bring their own cushions (whatever will help make your sit comfortable).\nThey may need help with food preparation and/or cleanup\, so come early/stay late if you can offer to volunteer\n\n\nShrine room etiquette\nRinpoche is informal here in California\, but it is good for students to know how to show respect in a traditional way in the gompa (shrine room): \n\nRemove shoes and hats before entering the gompa\nAs soon as you enter\, make 3 prostrations in the direction of the altar\nWhen the teacher enters\, please stand and bow slightly\, hold your hands in prostration or “lotus blossom” at your heart\nAfter the teacher makes 3 prostrations and sits down\, the students then make 3 prostrations before sitting down\nKeep all texts\, Buddha images\, or images of the Lama off the floor\nDo not show the soles of your feet to the teacher/altar during the session. (Exceptions can be made for those with back problems or leg problems or anyone who needs to stretch their legs–use a scarf or cloth to cover your feet as you extend and stretch is good.)\nDress modestly\, don’t show too much bare skin or wear super-tight or revealing clothing\nFeel free to move and adjust your sitting position\, but try not to disturb others; as you leave make a slight bow to the altar/teacher before turning away\nAt the end of the whole retreat\, there will be a “kata ceremony” where white silk scarves are presented to Rinpoche as a sign of respect and thanks\, and typically attendees also give “dana” at this time–a special monetary offering.   Please bring your own kata if you have one.  Dana should be concealed in an envelope.\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/3rd-annual-amitabha-dechen-shingdrup-northern-california/
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Pilgrimage to India and Nepal
DESCRIPTION:Buddhist Pilgrimage to India and Nepal\nOctober 11 to October 29\, 2026\nClick here for all the details\n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/buddhist-pilgrimage-to-india-and-nepal/
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