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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday at 10am PST\, Rinpoche will continue Saturday Morning Meditation both in-person at the Manjushri Dharma Center and on Zoom due to a large number of the Sangha members participating online. \nOnline via the MDC Zoom:   \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-23-2023-07-01/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231231T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231231T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Vajrasattva Purification Practice
DESCRIPTION:Come and start the New Year with a clean slate by confessing and purifying any negative karma accumulated through transgressions of body\, speech and mind over the past year through the powerful Vajrasattva (Dorje Sempa) practice. This event will be held in-person at the Manjushri Dharma Center on Sunday\, December 31 (12/31/23) from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. \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 thoughts\, speech and actions. After a short break\, we will then accumulate recitations of the Vajrasattva Mantra. After the Puja\, if you would like to stay and celebrate\, the MDC will be welcoming in the New Year with tea and treats. For those who would like to join virtually on Zoom\, please join us: \nOnline via the MDC Zoom:   \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86274306749?pwd=MHhxUmtQZlVmWDJKUklSS3QvV05rdz09\nMeeting ID: 862 7430 6749\nPasscode: Love=Peace\nThis is a very powerful practice\, not to be missed. Please wear white clothing or adornments\, and feel free to bring some food or refreshments to welcome in the new year. \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
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/vajrasattva-purification-practice-to-welcome-in-the-new-year/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday at 10am PST\, Rinpoche will continue Saturday Morning Meditation both in-person at the Manjushri Dharma Center and on Zoom due to a large number of the Sangha members participating online. \nOnline via the MDC Zoom:   \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-23-2023-07-15/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231225T203000
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SUMMARY:NO Monday Evening Prayers on Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:This Christmas Day\, the MDC will NOT hold any Monday Evening Prayers. For those who celebrate\, Merry Christmas\, and Happy Holidays to all! Tashi Delek
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-monday-evening-prayers-on-christmas-day/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231223T100000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday at 10am PST\, Rinpoche will continue Saturday Morning Meditation both in-person at the Manjushri Dharma Center and on Zoom due to a large number of the Sangha members participating online. \nOnline via the MDC Zoom:   \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-23-2023-06-24/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231221T173000
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Blessing of the Waters 2023
DESCRIPTION:Winter Solstice Blessing of the Waters 2023\nThursday\, December 21st\, 2023\n4:30pm to 5:30pm Pacific Standard Time\nLover’s Point Beach\n17th St and Ocean View Blvd\, Pacific Grove\, CA\nThursday\, December 21st\, 2023 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\, which is not bound by time or seasons.  Attendees are encouraged to bring flower petals to scatter as we send our good wishes to the ocean. \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/Aaron with more information on how to  conduct a “do-it-yourself” Blessing of the Waters.  Instructions on Blessing the Waters \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. \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/winter-solstice-blessing-of-the-waters-2021/
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:20231211T183000
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Amitabha Puja
DESCRIPTION:Monday night prayers are held both in person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom. Our main Monday night prayer practice has always been Buddha Amitabha (the Buddha of Infinite Light). Here is a link to the main text:      The Recitation for Accomplishment of Sukhavati from the Sky Dharma Mind Terma. \nWe also have a shorter text for reference:  Amitabha Prayer Practice.   \nPlease join us as we wish for all beings to have health and peace of mind. \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-online-amitabha-practice-8-2023-08-07/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231031T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231205T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
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SUMMARY:Khenpo Karten Rinpoche's Nepal Retreat
DESCRIPTION:On October 31st\, Rinpoche will be flying to Nepal to go into a 1-month retreat\, and will return to the Manjushri Dharma Center in Pacific Grove December 5\, 2023. 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/khenpo-karten-rinpoches-nepal-retreat/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers Online-Chöd Practice
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Monday at 6:30PM PST on Zoom for the practice of Chöd.\n\n\nHere is the text for the practice:  The Longchen Nyingthig CHÖD PRACTICE\, “The Loud Laugh of the Dakini.”\n\n\nChöd\, which means “to cut\,” is a profound path of severing dualistic fixation and ego-clinging. For the chod practitioner\, the body is regarded as the primary object of clinging. Through visualizing one’s consciousness as the female Buddha T’hroma Nagmo (The “Wrathful Black Mother”) the yogi or yogini offers the ordinary body to the assembled guests: enlightened beings\, gods and demons (personifications of the five poisons)\, and those owed karmic debts\, purifying negative karma and accumulating merit on a vast scale. Combining the view of the Prajnaparamita Sutra with the highest view of Dzogchen\, Chöd is known for its haunting melodies and ritual instrumentation. When performed for others\, it is a powerful healing ritual.\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
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-online-chod-practice-2022-10-31/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Guru Yoga
DESCRIPTION:On Monday at 6:30pm PST on ZOOM\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will remember the great kindness of his Guru Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche with the profound practice of Guru Yoga composed by Khenpo Karten and His Holiness the 17th Karmapa\, Ogyen Trinley Dorje.  The Sadhana text can be downloaded here:  The Guru Practice\, Rain of Blessings. \nSangye Tenzin spent 21 years in Chinese prison\, yet he transformed the experience into pure spiritual food\, and left the prison with only good wishes for his captors.  He was truly a Buddha appearing in this world. To learn more about Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche: “Medicine for the Mind:  On Using Suffering and Obstacles for Mental Development.”  or read about how Sangye Tenzin came to Khenpo Karten Rinpoche in his dreams by reading “An Amazing Dream Of My Root Guru.’ \n“Master\, though you have passed to the sphere of reality\, Without thinking that I lack a Guru\, May I realize the whole of existence As the Guru’s mandala and so be Liberated. \nMaster\, You equal all Buddhas in realization\, Yet\, for this disciple\, you surpass them all. Father\, unrivaled Guru\, may all be auspicious For your presence in all places and times!”\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 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-guru-yoga/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T143000
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SUMMARY:Blessing of the Butterflies 2023
DESCRIPTION:Every 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. \nOn Saturday\, October 7th starting at 1:00PM PST\, 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.  \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 1:  That paragraph drawn from the City of Pacific Grove website.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/blessing-of-the-butterflies-2021/
LOCATION:Monarch Grove Butterfly Sanctuary\, 250 Ridge Road\,\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T170000
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SUMMARY:East Coast Trip 2023
DESCRIPTION:Following the 16th Annual Amitabha Retreat in Portland\, OR\, Rinpoche will continue on to the East Coast where he will give teachings and meet with students\, family\, and friends\, as it has been some years since Khenpo La visited his Sanghas on the East Coast. Here is a tentative schedule of Rinpoche’s East Coast Trip:\n\n9/1 – 9/3 in New York\, NY\n9/4 in New Jersey\n9/5 – 9/8 in Boston\, MA\n9/9 – 9/11 Chicago\, IL\n9/11 – 9/13 Minneapolis\, MN\n9/14 return to Pacific Grove\, CA\n\nPlease stayed tuned for updates on Rinpoche’s tour!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/east-coast-trip-2023/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230828T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
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SUMMARY:No Monday Night Meditation
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Monday night prayer practice on August 21st or August 28th\, as Rinpoche leads the 16th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup 2023.   The next prayer practice will be likely September 4\, which is also the Labor Day holiday.  The MDC newsletter will have the most up-to-date information.  Sign up to receive the newsletter HERE. \n  \nPhoto courtesy of Miles McBreen.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-monday-night-meditation/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230826T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
CREATED:20230815T030553Z
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SUMMARY:No Saturday Meditation
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Saturday morning meditation practice on August 19th or 26th\, as Rinpoche leads the 16th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup 2023.   The next prayer practice will be likely September 2.  The MDC newsletter will have the most up-to-date information.  Sign up to receive the newsletter HERE. \nPhoto courtesy of Miles McBreen. 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-saturday-meditation-2/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230821T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
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SUMMARY:No Monday Night Prayers
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Monday night prayer practice on August 21st or August 28th\, as Rinpoche leads the 16th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup 2023.   The next prayer practice will be likely September 4\, which is also the Labor Day holiday.  Our newsletter will have the most up-to-date information.  Sign up to receive the newsletter HERE.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-monday-night-prayers/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
CREATED:20230815T030132Z
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SUMMARY:No Saturday Meditation
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Saturday morning meditation practice on August 19th or 26th\, as Rinpoche leads the 16th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup 2023.   The next prayer practice will be likely September 2.  The MDC newsletter will have the most up-to-date information.  Sign up to receive the newsletter HERE. \nPhoto courtesy of Miles McBreen. 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-saturday-meditation/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230819T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
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SUMMARY:16th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup 2023
DESCRIPTION:The 16th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup with the Venerable Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will be held from August 19th to August 27th in Portland\, OR. 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’
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/2021-annual-amitabha-dechen-shingdrup-2021-10-16/
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:20230729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
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SUMMARY:General Sangha Meeting 2023
DESCRIPTION:Reminder: All Sangha Meeting\, Saturday\, July 29 at 11:30 Pacific after Meditation\nIn Person and On Zoom \nDear MDC Sangha members\, \nJust a note to remind you of our annual meeting—whether you’re new to Manjushri Dharma Center of a long-time member\, please join us for this chance to strengthen our connections as a Sangha. \nCovid has affected all our lives\, and while we have all grown more comfortable getting together via Zoom\, one of the most tangible impacts on our MDC community has been that\, since 2020\, we have not had an in-person retreat and the general meeting of the Sangha that traditionally has been part of that retreat. To remedy the latter situation\, the MDC Board recently decided to call a general meeting of all MDC Sangha members for Saturday\, the 29th of July at 11:30 am at the MDC. Though we encourage you to attend in person\, we provide a zoom link to the meeting below so that Sangha members everywhere can attend. \nThis meeting is a great chance to hear about changes that have transpired at the MDC recently as well as some upcoming initiatives that the Board is considering. Please let me know directly if you have time that you could commit to helping MDC in its mission\, as we are always looking for more help to extend the reach of Khenpo Karten Rinpoche’s precious teaching and counsel. \nI really hope to see you all on the 29th of July\, right after morning meditation with Rinpoche! \nWink/Karma Dorje \nMDC Board President \nmobile: 607 227-0558 \nZoom Link: \nOnline via the MDC Zoom:   \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86274306749?pwd=MHhxUmtQZlVmWDJKUklSS3QvV05rdz09\nMeeting ID: 862 7430 6749\nPasscode: Love=Peace
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/general-sangha-meeting-2023/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230717T200000
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Medicine Buddha
DESCRIPTION:Note* Monday night prayers are held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom. \nOn 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.  You can find a link to the prayer text here:  MedicineBuddhaPuja_༄༅།-།སྨན་བླའི་སྒྲུབས་ཐབས་བཞུགས་སོ།-།.pdf \nAdditionally\, Rinpoche 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\, posted on the Teachings page originally in March 2020. \nAlso\, our main Monday night prayer practice has always been Buddha Amitabha (the Buddha of Infinite Light)\, so we typically also recite the Amitabha mantra.  Here are two versions of that text–first a short version:  Amitabha Prayer Practice.    And here is the long text (this is our main text for practice):  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\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-online-medicine-buddha-4-2023-07-17/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
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SUMMARY:Mahamudra Teaching\, Sat.&Sun\, July 8-9
DESCRIPTION:Mahamudra Teaching \nby Venerable Khenpo Karten Rinpoche \nSaturday and Sunday\, July 8 and 9\, 2023 \n10:00am to 12:00pm & 2:00pm to 4:00pm (Pacific Time) each day  \n  \nFour sessions in total\, held in-person and on Zoom  \nIn-person attendees limited to 22 people\n \nOpen to all who have taken refuge or who have the basic foundations of Buddhist teachings  \nRegistration required\, donations requested\, but no one turned away for lack of funds \nSuggested donation:  $40.00 per day or $60.00 for all four sessions \nREGISTER HERE\nIf you participated but did not register–we appreciate your donation! \n\nWhat is Mahamudra?\nThe Tibetan nonsectarian\, Jamgon Kongtrul\, characterizes mahāmudrā as the path to realizing the “mind as it is” (Tibetan: sems nyid) which also stands at the core of all Kagyu paths. He states\, “In general\, Mahamudra and everything below it are the ‘mind path’ ” (Tibetan: sems lam). Mahāmudrā traditionally refers to the quintessence of mind itself and the practice of meditation in relation to a true understanding of it. (Source\, Wikipedia) \nHere is a 2013 teaching by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche here:  Mahamudra’s Four Stages of Yoga – Manjushri Dharma Center \n\nTexts\nThe Ganges Mahāmudrā Instructions by Tilopa\n༄༅། །ཕྱག་རྒྱ་ཆེན་པོའི་མན་ངག\nTilopa (T. ti lo pa ཏི་ལོ་པ་) (988–1069) was an Indian tantric practitioner who is counted among the eighty-four mahasiddhas. In Tibet\, and he is known as the originator of the Kagyu lineage and the teacher of Naropa.  Source:  Encyclopedia of Buddhism (Tilopa – Encyclopedia of Buddhism) \nImage courtesy of the Himalayan Art Resources \n  \nA Way of Settling into the Realization of Mind’s Essence by Khenpo Gangshar Wangpo\n༄༅། །སེམས་ངོ་འཇོག་ཐབས་བཞུགས་སོ། །\nKhenpo Gangshar Wangpo (b. 1925-?) was a highly respected lama in Eastern Tibet and one of the primary teachers of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (the 11th Trungpa tulku) and the 9th Thrangu Rinpoche. Khenpo Gangshar was trained in Shechen Monastery\, a monastic center established in the end of the seventeenth century and part of the Mindröling lineage within the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.  He was the teacher of Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche\, and Sangye Tenzin was the kind Root Guru of our own Khenpo Karten Rinpoche. Source: Wikipedia (Gangshar Wangpo – Wikipedia) \nImage courtesy of the Himalayan Art Resources \nAdditional texts/supporting prayers \n\nPreliminary Prayers (in English) Rinpoche will recite these in Tibetan\nMandala Offering and Request for Teachings (in Tibetan and English) To be recited by the students before the teaching\nKhenpo Karten Long Life Prayers (in Tibetan\, updated version) To be recited by the students after the last session\nKhenpo Karten Long Life Prayers (in English\, updated version) To be recited by the students after the last session\nClosing Prayers (in Tibetan and English)  Rinpoche will recite these in Tibetan at the end of each session\nButterlamp Prayer (In Tibetan and English)  To be recited by all at the conclusion of all sessions; it is auspicious for all to have a lit candle in hand while you recite this prayer.\nRinpoche quoted from additional texts\, “Striking the Vital Point in Three Statements\,” by Mipham Rinpoche and Garab Dorje and “Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious King\,” by Patrul Rinpoche\, here is the link to those texts in both Tibetan and English: https://www.lotsawahouse.org/topics/three-striking-statements/\nChapter 2 of the “Excellent Path Of Freedom\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief\,” by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\nThe Four Points that Turn the Mind Towards the Dharma (as they appear in the Ngondro Sadhana “The Chariot that Carries Us Along the Noble Way\,” author uknown.  (More texts and information on Ngondro here.\n\nFirst\, this precious human birth\, so favorable for the practice of Dharma\, is hard to obtain and easily lost\, at this time I must make my life meaningful. \nSecond\, the world and all its inhabitents are impermanent\, in particular the life of each being is like a water bubble\, it is uncertain when I die and become a corpse; as it is only the Dharma that can keep me at that time\, I must practice now with dilligence. \nThird\, at death there is no freedom\, and karma takes its course; as I create my own karma\, I should therefore abandon all unwholesome action\, and always devote my time to wholesome actions. With this in mind\, I should observe my mindstream each day. \nFourth\, just like a feast before the executioner leads me to my death\, the homes\, friends\, pleasures and possessions of samsara cause me continual torment by the means of the three sufferings. I must cut through all attachment and strive to attain enlightenment. \n\nA Guide To the Bodhisattva Way Of Life\, Shantideva Bodhisattva\, Rinpoche referenced the chapter on Wisdom and quoted from it.  There are many translations of this text\, but here is one version freely available.\nRinpoche mentioned this quote from Padmasambhava:\n\n“Padmasambhava said: ‘Though the view should be as vast as the sky\, keep your conduct as fine as barley flour.’ Don’t confuse one with the other. When training in the view\, you can be as unbiased\, as impartial\, as vast\, immense\, and unlimited as the sky. Your behaviour\, on the other hand\, should be as careful as possible in discriminating what is beneficial or harmful\, what is good or evil. One can combine the view and conduct\, but don’t mix them or lose one in the other. That is very important. \n‘View like the sky’ means that nothing is held onto in any way whatsoever. You are not stuck anywhere at all. In other words\, there is no discrimination as to what to accept and what to reject; no line is drawn separating one thing from another. ‘Conduct as fine as barley flour’ means that there is good and evil\, and one needs to differentiate between the two. Give up negative deeds; practice the Dharma. In your behaviour\, in your conduct\, it is necessary to accept and reject.” \n~Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche \n\nRinpoche shared part of his life story about receiving these teachings\, and the hardships and austerities he went through.  We are so fortunate to receive these teachings\, and to receive them so easily.  Here is that link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10pA7CGHQD71YbrKVp24zQSHHkTuOpsARFXo4BmnnLFI/edit?pli=1\nInducing the Dzogchen View;  this text was read and recited all the time at Khenpo La’s monastery in Tibet.  They put “Don’t wander” signs up everywhere–in the bathroom\, in the kitchen\, everywhere as a reminder to always “catch your mind with you.”\n\n\n\nThe Lineage Gurus–Khenpo Karten Rinpoche’s Precious Teachers\nKhenpo-La shared with us photos of those Precious Teachers\, his kind Gurus\, who gave to him the oral transmission and commentary on the two texts he shared with us. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Mahamudra Teacher Khenchen Karma Tseten\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Khenpo La’s Uncle\, Lama Gemphel Rinpoche\, Green Tara lineage\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche\, Rinpoche’s heart teacher\,  Phowa and Green Tara lineage\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dzogchen Teacher Taritur\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Mahamudra Teacher Second Milarepa Lama Kharnor Rinpoche\n				\n			\n		\n\n  \n\nVideo from all sessions\nThe videos from sessions 1 and 2 are available now (via Zoom link)\, and the video from all sessions will be available soon.  Please email manjushridharmacenter831@gmail.com to request the links.  The videos (like the teaching) are available only to those with a basic foundation of Buddhist teachings\, Rinpoche’s students\, etc. \n\nAbout the Venerable Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\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 anther accomplished teacher\, Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche 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. \nIn 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. \nKhenpo 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  \nAbout David Molk aka Jampa Tharchin\, esteemed Translator\, Interpreter\, and Author\nDavid Molk studied Tibetan language at Venerable Geshe Rabten’s Institute for Higher Tibetan Studies in Mont-Pèlerin\, Switzerland. Since 1987 he has interpreted and translated for many Tibetan lamas. He lives in Big Sur\, California. \nLearn more about David’s translated books:  David Molk (shambhala.com) \n  \n  \n\nPhotos Courtesy of Miles McBreen (Karma Palden)\nThe photos of Rinpoche used in this announcement are from Saturday\, April 22\, 2023\, Earthday\, taken in the Carmel Valley by Rinpoche’s kind student Karma Palden. (there is one exception\, next to Khenpo-la’s biography\, that photo is from Big Sur in 2015)
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/mahamudra-teaching-sat-sun-july-8-9/
LOCATION:In-Person at MDC and Via Zoom\, 724 Forest Avenue\, Pacific Grove\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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SUMMARY:No Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Due to the Mahamudra Teaching being given by Rinpoche on Saturday\, July 8-9\, 2023\, there will be no regular Saturday morning meditation on July 8.   Regular meditation will begin again the following week\, on July 15\, 2023. \nMay all beings be well.  May all beings be happy. May all beings know love.  May all beings know peace.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saturday-morning-meditation-23-2023-07-08/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230703T110000
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SUMMARY:Dzamling Chisang - Universal Prayer Day
DESCRIPTION:The MDC will celebrate Dzam Ling Chi Sang\, Universal Prayer Day\, on July 3 with a Fire Puja in the backyard of the Dharma Center at 10AM PST. The Tibetan Festival\, Universal Prayer Day or Dzam Ling Chi Sang is a Tibetan Buddhist festival celebrated on the 15th day of the fifth month in Tibetan Calendar. It is a time for spiritual cleansing. On the Universal Prayer Day\, Tibetan people go to the tops of local mountains to burn incense and hang prayer flags. \nDzam Ling Chi Sang was originally meant to commemorate Guru Rinpoche’s subjugation of the local deities and the founding of Samye Monastery. In Lhasa\, there is the spectacle of large amounts of ‘Sang’ being burned up on the hills of Chakpori\, Bumpari (on the southern side of the Kyi-chu) and Gephelri ( behind Drepung Monastery )\, etc. ‘Sang’ is a Tibetan ‘ritual fireworks’. There is a variety in selection of material for Weisang\, like branches pine and cypress\, leaves of herbs such as Artemisia argyi and heath.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/dzamling-chisang-universal-prayer-day/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
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SUMMARY:No Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/no-monday-night-chanted-prayers-3-2023-06-26/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
CREATED:20210515T011317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T011317Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Blessing of the Waters
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 21st 2023 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.  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). \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. \nAdditionally\, here is an “instruction on how to practice” the Blessing of the Waters\, composed by Rinpoche and Pema/Aaron with more information on how to  conduct a “do-it-yourself” Blessing of the Waters ceremony. \nInstructions 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:  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 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/sunday-summer-solstice-blessing-of-the-waters-2023-06-21/
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:20230619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
CREATED:20210802T200843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T223217Z
UID:253132-1687199400-1687204800@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Medicine Buddha
DESCRIPTION:Note* Monday night prayers are held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom. \nOn 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.  You can find a link to the prayer text here:  MedicineBuddhaPuja_༄༅།-།སྨན་བླའི་སྒྲུབས་ཐབས་བཞུགས་སོ།-།.pdf \nAdditionally\, Rinpoche 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\, posted on the Teachings page originally in March 2020. \nAlso\, our main Monday night prayer practice has always been Buddha Amitabha (the Buddha of Infinite Light)\, so we typically also recite the Amitabha mantra.  Here are two versions of that text–first a short version:  Amitabha Prayer Practice.    And here is the long text (this is our main text for practice):  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\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-online-medicine-buddha-4-2023-06-19/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
CREATED:20230130T233633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T233633Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday at 10am PST\, Rinpoche will continue Saturday Morning Meditation both in-person at the Manjushri Dharma Center and on Zoom due to a large number of the Sangha members participating online. \nOnline via the MDC Zoom:   \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-23-2023-06-17/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
CREATED:20210802T205036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T205036Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers - Chenrezig Practice
DESCRIPTION:Note* Monday night prayers are held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom.\n\nAvalokiteshvara\, 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\, and HH Dalai Lama and the Karmapa\, who are considered living Buddhas\, are also believed to be emanations of Chenrezig. It is said that even babies upon birth know the mantra OM MANI PADME HUM.\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
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-online-chenrezig-practice-6-2023-06-12/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
CREATED:20230130T233633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T233633Z
UID:253118-1686391200-1686394800@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday at 10am PST\, Rinpoche will continue Saturday Morning Meditation both in-person at the Manjushri Dharma Center and on Zoom due to a large number of the Sangha members participating online. \nOnline via the MDC Zoom:   \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-23-2023-06-10/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
CREATED:20220524T140712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T221659Z
UID:5478-1685989800-1685995200@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Saga Dawa Duchen - Buddha Shakyamuni Puja
DESCRIPTION:The MDC will celebrate Saga Dawa Duchen with a Buddha Shakyamuni Puja for Monday evening prayers. The 15th day of this lunar month is a full moon and is called Saga Dawa Duchen. This year\, Saga Dawa Duchen will take place on Sunday\, June 4th. Saga Dawa Duchen\, the “Great Occasion” of the month of Saga Dawa\, commemorates the birth\, enlightenment\, and parinirvana of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni\, the supreme and perfect Guru. The fifteenth day of the month is very special as the birth of Buddha Shakyamuni\, which refers to the day the consciousness of the Buddha entered his mother’s womb rather than His physical birth. At the age of 35\, the Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodhgaya. This day also marks the anniversary of His parinirvana at Kushinagara at the age of 80. This is the single most important day of the year for all Vajrayana practitioners and Tibetan Buddhists. Therefore\, this month represents a great opportunity to commemorate and honor the Buddha\, and to accumulate merit and purify our body\, speech\, and mind. This month only occurs once a year\, so please wholeheartedly practice the Dharma during this precious time! Tashi Delek \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/saga-dawa-duchen-buddha-shakyamuni-puja-on-zoom/
LOCATION:724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T175727
CREATED:20230130T233633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T233633Z
UID:253117-1685786400-1685790000@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday at 10am PST\, Rinpoche will continue Saturday Morning Meditation both in-person at the Manjushri Dharma Center and on Zoom due to a large number of the Sangha members participating online. \nOnline via the MDC Zoom:   \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-23-2023-06-03/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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