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SUMMARY:Saturday Summer Solstice Blessing of the Waters
DESCRIPTION:Water Blessing 2017 \nThis Saturday\, June 20th\, 2020 is the summer solstice\, the longest day of the year\, with the sun rising at 5:49am and setting at 8:29pm Pacific Time.   This year the solstice is also part of the concluding days of Saga Dawa\, which ends on June 22nd.  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.   Typically we 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. \nThis year\, due to concerns about Covid-19\, we will not gather together to perform this ceremony\, but each individual is encouraged to visit nature while remaining socially distant\, and to “collectively while apart” send good energy out to the world.   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. \nWater Blessing 2017 \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 2020. \nInstructions on Blessing the Waters \nTashi Delek! \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:  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/saturday-summer-solstice-blessing-of-the-waters/
LOCATION:In Nature\, Outside\, In Nature\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200617T183000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Prayers Online-Chenrezig Practice
DESCRIPTION:Avalokiteshvara\, or Chenrezig in Tibetan\, is the Bodhisattva who embodies the love and compassion of all Buddhas.\n\nChenrezig 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 next week for this profound practice. Tashi Delek\n\n\nVia Facebook Live:  Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook\n\nWritten by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, posted to the Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook page.  Photo credit Miles McBreen. 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/wednesday-night-chenrezig-prayers/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Dakini Day Green Tara Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, 6/15\, is Dakini Day which celebrates the feminine energy of wisdom. We will therefore hold a short Green Tara practice Monday night\, 6/15\, at 6:30PM PST via a Zoom.\n\nThe feminine embodiment of enlightened activity\, Green Tara is the swift liberator\, a compassionate and loving protector in times of distress and great danger. She is known as the Mother of all Buddhas\, born from Chenrezig’s tear of compassion. 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.\n\nText for Monday:  Concise Tara Prayers\n\nPlease do join us to celebrate Dakini Day together!\nLink to Join Prayer Practice via Zoom:  Monday Night Prayer Practice\nPassword required:  WorldPeace\n  \nOr join by phone (your normal phone charges may apply):\nUS: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799\nMeeting ID: 970 1801 1835\nInternational numbers available: https://middlebury.zoom.us/u/abeH9hRvO3\nPhone Password: 470102 \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-dakini-day-green-tara-prayers/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Chöd Prayer Practice-Online
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, 6/10\, at 6:00PM PST on Facebook Live and participate in the practice of Chöd. (Hopefully no technical issues like last week–so sorry everyone!)\n\n\nWe have added here the text for the practice:  The Longchen Nyingthig CHÖD PRACTICE\, “The Loud Laugh of the Dakini.”\n\nWe would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to Michael Martinez\, who has been volunteering on Wednesday evenings to help Rinpoche create beautiful\, meaningful live videos.   Thank you Michael!\n\n\nThe link to join and more about the prayer practice of Chöd is below. \n\n\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\nVia Facebook Live:  Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook\n\nWritten by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, posted to the Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook page. 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/chod-prayer-practice-online-2/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Guru Rinpoche Prayer Practice-Online
DESCRIPTION:For Monday\, June 8th\, 2020\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will lead students in the abbreviated prayers known as Awakening to the Guru’s Pure Vision\, and he will then give us the oral transmission of the text so dear to his heart and central to his practice:  Trinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel \nPlease note–there is a new link and password required for the Zoom meeting.   More information below. \n\nGuru Rinpoche\, also known as Padmasambhava or the Precious Master\, is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. He established the Buddhadharma in Tibet\, and then developed the practice so that all the teachings of Buddha were preserved as a living tradition that has continued down to the present day. \nTrinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel\, a hidden treasure teaching discovered by the King of Treasure Revealers\, Chogyur Dechen Lingpa in the mid-19th century. \nThe central visualization for this practice is a triad of deities of the Three Kayas (“Enlightened Bodies”): the Dharmakaya Buddha Amitayus\, the Samboghakaya Buddha Avalokitesvara\, and the Nirmanakaya Buddha Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). It also includes twelve additional manifestations of Guru Rinpoche. \nOutwardly\, Guru Rinpoche was a fully enlightened being who was invited from India by the Tibetan King Trisong Deutsen in the 8th century to establish the Vajrayana Buddhist teachings in Tibet. He personally blessed every square foot of Tibet and concealed innumerable “treasure teachings” (Terma) for future generations to receive and practice when the time was especially right. Trinley Nyingpo is one such terma. \nInwardly\, Guru Rinpoche is the embodiment of all the Wisdom Gurus of the past\, present\, and future\, and the essence of our own enlightened mind. \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche first introduced a small group of students to this practice just a few weeks before Shelter-in-Place orders were given\, and now we are so fortunate to be able to receive and practice this profound teaching with him from all over the world. The Treasures of Chogyur Dechen Lingpa were the focus of Rinpoche’s practice during his 3-Year Retreat in Tibet. \nPrayers will be recited in both Tibetan and English. \nMain text:  Trinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel \nLineage text: Thugdrup Barched Kunsel Lineage Prayer \nAbbreviated text:  Awakening to the Guru’s Pure Vision \nLink to Join Prayer Practice via Zoom:  Monday Night Prayer Practice\nPassword required:  WorldPeace\n  \nOr join by phone (your normal phone charges may apply):\nUS: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799\nMeeting ID: 970 1801 1835\nInternational numbers available: https://middlebury.zoom.us/u/abeH9hRvO3\nPhone Password: 470102
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/guru-rinpoche-prayer-practice-online-2/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
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SUMMARY:Saga Dawa Duchen Teaching on Love and Compassion-Online
DESCRIPTION:Saga Dawa is the most significant “merit multiplying month ” for Vajrayana Practitioners and Tibetan Buddhism in general. \nIn Tibetan\, “Dawa” refers to the whole “month” and “Saga” is the name of a star  in the sky which appears especially brighter during the fourth lunar month. Saga Dawa begins on May 23 through June 22\, 2020.  The 15th day of this fourth lunar month which is the full moon is called Saga Dawa Duchen.   June 5th is the full moon in 2020.  This is the most important day of the year for all Vajrayana practitioners.   It commemorates the birth\, enlightenment\, and parinirvana of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni. \nAny positive actions like doing month long retreats\, meditation\, making lamp offerings\, prostrations\, animal liberation\, the six paramitas or any other form of virtuous Dharma activities made by the body \,speech and mind during this whole month will be multipled 100\,000 times. In the same way\, any unwholesome or negative activities will also be multipled 100\,000 times. \nOn Friday\, June 5th at 7pm via Facebook Live\, Rinpoche will give a teaching on love and compassion.  The teaching will be in Tibetan\, but all Rinpoche’s students are welcome to “tune in” and rejoice in his teaching.  The teaching is planned to be on the Portland Sangha’s Facebook page\, but may be also be on the Manjushri Dharma Center (be prepared to check both sites). \nMore about this teaching from the Portland Sangha: \n\n།རང་གཞན་དོན་ནི་རང་བསྒྲུབ་ཕྱིར།\n།བྱང་ཆུབ་སེམས་ནི་བསྐྱེད་པར་བགྱི།\n།བྱང་ཆུབ་མཆོག་གི་སེམས་ནི་བསྐྱེད་བགྱིས་ནས།\n།སེམས་ཅན་ཐམས་ཅད་བདག་གིས་མགྲོན་དུ་གཉེར།\n\nFollowing His Holiness’ recent Avalokiteshwara empowerment\, it is fitting that we contemplate on the practice of Compassion. In these trying times in the midst of uncertainties and in the absence of our annual Saga Dawa activities at Bodkhang\, we are pleased to announce an online teaching by Ven. Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on བྱང་ཆུབ་སེམས་བསྐྱེད (Awakening the Bodhicitta Mind). \nRinpoche will teach the essence of Bodhicitta Mind\, its significance in our lives\, how to incorporate it in our daily practice\, and further develop its profound understanding through meditation.\n\nVia Facebook Live:  Check both\n\nNorthwest Tibetan Cultural Association Facebook\n\nManjushri Dharma Center Facebook\n  \nREAD MORE:  Happy Saga Dawa
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saga-dawa-duchen-teaching-on-love-and-compassion/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200604T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200604T213000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
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SUMMARY:Ceremony for Generating Bodhichitta (semkye) given by H.H. Dalai Lama on Saga Dawa Duchen
DESCRIPTION:Announcement from the official website of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama: \nHis Holiness the Dalai Lama will confer the Ceremony for Generating Bodhichitta (semkye) from approximately 9 am to 10 am (Indian Standard Time) on the occasion of the full moon day of Saka Dawa. Those interested may watch the live webcast in Tibetan\, English\, Chinese and other languages on the official websites and Facebook pages of the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Viewers are requested to please follow their local social distancing rules. \nTime and Date in Pacific Standard Time:  Thursday\, June 4th\, 8:30pm. \nWebsite to view live webcast:  https://www.dalailama.com/\n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/ceremony-for-generating-bodhichitta-semkye-given-by-h-h-dalai-lama-on-saga-dawa-duchen/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200601T182302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T182302Z
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SUMMARY:Chöd Prayer Practice-Online
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, 6/3\, at 6:00PM PST on Facebook Live and participate in the practice of Chöd.\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\nVia Facebook Live:  Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook\n\nWritten by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, posted to the Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook page. 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/chod-prayer-practice-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200525T033656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T174118Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Rinpoche Prayer Practice-Online
DESCRIPTION:Guru Rinpoche\, also known as Padmasambhava or the Precious Master\, is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. He established the Buddhadharma in Tibet\, and then developed the practice so that all the teachings of Buddha were preserved as a living tradition that has continued down to the present day. \nTrinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel\, a hidden treasure teaching discovered by the King of Treasure Revealers\, Chogyur Dechen Lingpa in the mid-19th century. \nThe central visualization for this practice is a triad of deities of the Three Kayas (“Enlightened Bodies”): the Dharmakaya Buddha Amitayus\, the Samboghakaya Buddha Avalokitesvara\, and the Nirmanakaya Buddha Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). It also includes twelve additional manifestations of Guru Rinpoche. \nOutwardly\, Guru Rinpoche was a fully enlightened being who was invited from India by the Tibetan King Trisong Deutsen in the 8th century to establish the Vajrayana Buddhist teachings in Tibet. He personally blessed every square foot of Tibet and concealed innumerable “treasure teachings” (Terma) for future generations to receive and practice when the time was especially right. Trinley Nyingpo is one such terma. \nInwardly\, Guru Rinpoche is the embodiment of all the Wisdom Gurus of the past\, present\, and future\, and the essence of our own enlightened mind. \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche first introduced a small group of students to this practice just a few weeks before Shelter-in-Place orders were given\, and now we are so fortunate to be able to receive and practice this profound teaching with him from all over the world. The Treasures of Chogyur Dechen Lingpa were the focus of Rinpoche’s practice during his 3-Year Retreat in Tibet. \nPrayers will be recited in both Tibetan and English. \nMain text:  Trinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel \nLineage text: Thugdrup Barched Kunsel Lineage Prayer \nAbbreviated text:  Awakening to the Guru’s Pure Vision \nLink to Join Prayer Practice via Zoom:  Monday Night Prayer Practice\nPassword required:  WorldPeace\n  \nOr join by phone (your normal phone charges may apply):\nUS: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799\nMeeting ID: 970 1801 1835\nInternational numbers available: https://middlebury.zoom.us/u/abeH9hRvO3\nPhone Password: 470102
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/guru-rinpoche-prayers-in-english-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200525T032217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T032217Z
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SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Prayers in Tibetan--Online
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 5/27\, at 6.30PM PST (Pacific Standard Time)\, we will practice Medicine Buddha supplication prayers. The practice of Sangye Menla\, King of Lapis Lazuli light is very powerful for healing both the inner sickness of afflictions as well as outer physical illnesses and sufferings. The 12 syllables of Medicine Buddha’s name in Sanskrit also represents his 12 great vows for the benefit of all sentient beings. \n\nThis Medicine Buddha supplication also forms part of my daily practice; we will pray for healing of the body as well as invoking Medicine Buddha’s blessings especially during this great time of suffering in the world. We will also pray for those who have passed away from coronavirus. If anyone would like to join please sit and recite the mantra “Tayata Om Bekanze Bekanze Maha Bekanze Radza Samudgate Soha”. The prayers will be recited in Tibetan\, but please participate. 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVia Facebook Live:  Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook\n\nWritten by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, posted to the Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook page.   Photo credit Miles McBreen.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/medicine-buddha-prayers-in-tibetan-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200518T163311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T045939Z
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SUMMARY:Green Tara Prayers in English--Online
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 motherly sentient beings from the suffering ocean of samsara. \nShe is known as the Mother of all Buddhas\, born from Chenrezig’s tear of compassion. She will swiftly come to comfort and protect those who supplicate her. Especially from emotional\, and physical sufferings. In her hands she holds utpala flowers which symbolize power and purity.  \nThis is also my daily practice; we will pray for overcoming fear and clearing of obstacles. Also pray for those who have passed away from coronavirus.   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.  We are hoping to have the text online as well for participants to download by May 25th. \nWritten by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, adapted for the Monday night session.  \nLink to Join Prayer Practice via Zoom:  Monday Night Prayer Practice\nPassword required:  WorldPeace\nFor questions\, please contact:  rachelmdc2016@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/green-tara-prayer-practice-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200518T193708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T193708Z
UID:7954-1589997600-1590003000@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Green Tara Prayers in Tibetan-Online
DESCRIPTION:Green Tara supplication prayers. She is known as the Mother of all Buddhas\, born from Chenrezig’s tear of compassion. She will swiftly come to comfort and protect those who supplicate her. Especially from emotional\, and physical sufferings. In her hands she holds utpala flowers which symbolize power and purity. \nThis is also my daily practice; we will pray for overcoming fear and clearing of obstacles. Also pray for those who have passed away from coronavirus. If anyone would like to join please sit and recite the mantra “OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA “. The prayers will be recited in Tibetan\, but please participate. 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.  \nVia Facebook Live:  Manjushri Dharma Center Facebook \nEditor’s note:  we will be doing these prayers in English next week Monday\, May 25th via Zoom as well.  More info on the MDC website.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/green-tara-prayers-in-tibetan-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200518T163309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T193907Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Rinpoche Prayer Practice Online
DESCRIPTION:Guru Rinpoche\, also known as Padmasambhava or the Precious Master\, is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. He established the Buddhadharma in Tibet\, and then developed the practice so that all the teachings of Buddha were preserved as a living tradition that has continued down to the present day. \nTrinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel\, a hidden treasure teaching discovered by the King of Treasure Revealers\, Chogyur Dechen Lingpa in the mid-19th century. \nThe central visualization for this practice is a triad of deities of the Three Kayas (“Enlightened Bodies”): the Dharmakaya Buddha Amitayus\, the Samboghakaya Buddha Avalokitesvara\, and the Nirmanakaya Buddha Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). It also includes twelve additional manifestations of Guru Rinpoche. \nOutwardly\, Guru Rinpoche was a fully enlightened being who was invited from India by the Tibetan King Trisong Deutsen in the 8th century to establish the Vajrayana Buddhist teachings in Tibet. He personally blessed every square foot of Tibet and concealed innumerable “treasure teachings” (Terma) for future generations to receive and practice when the time was especially right. Trinley Nyingpo is one such terma. \nInwardly\, Guru Rinpoche is the embodiment of all the Wisdom Gurus of the past\, present\, and future\, and the essence of our own enlightened mind. \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche first introduced a small group of students to this practice just a few weeks before Shelter-in-Place orders were given\, and now we are so fortunate to be able to receive and practice this profound teaching with him from all over the world. The Treasures of Chogyur Dechen Lingpa were the focus of Rinpoche’s practice during his 3-Year Retreat in Tibet. \nPrayers will be recited in both Tibetan and English. \nMain text:  Trinley Nyingpo\, the “Essence of Enlightened Activity\,” is the concise Guru Rinpoche sadhana practice from the Tugdrub Barche Kunsel \nLineage text: Thugdrup Barched Kunsel Lineage Prayer \nZoom Link to Join:  Guru Rinpoche Yoga Online at MDC \nFor questions\, please contact:  rachelmdc2016@gmail.com. \nTo join by phone: \nUS: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 253 215 8782\nMeeting ID: 614 874 367
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/guru-rinpoche-prayer-practice-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200503T180000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200503T205206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T014100Z
UID:7905-1588525200-1588528800@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Chanted Prayers Online - Red Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig)
DESCRIPTION:At 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time\, we will again practice supplication prayers for Red Avalokiteshvara\, Khorwa Dongtruk\, “shaker of samsara from its depths.” \nThis is a terma (hidden spiritual treasure) revealed by the great dharma king Chogyur Dechen Lingpa. This deity is the supreme embodiment of love and compassion and is very powerful. This was practiced by Patrul Rinpoche and is also my daily practice; we will pray for those who have died\, especially those who have passed away from coronavirus.\n\nIf anyone would like to join please sit and recite the mantra “OM MANI PADME HUM”. The text is The Essential Sadhana from the Guru’s Heart Practice\, Shaker of Samsara from its Depths. The prayers will be recited in Tibetan\, but please participate. 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\nWritten by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche  \nHow to access the online video/livestream:  Facebook Livestream\, Manjushri Dharma Centre 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/supplication-prayers-red-avalokiteshvara-online-3/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200426T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200426T043212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200426T043212Z
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SUMMARY:Supplication Prayers Red Avalokiteshvara–Online
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, April 26th\, 2020 at at 4:30PM Pacific Standard Time\, we will again practice supplication prayers for Red Avalokiteshvara\, Khorwa Dongtruk\, “shaker of samsara from its depths.” \nThis Sunday\, 4/26\, at 4:30PM PST (Pacific Standard Time)\, we will again practice supplication prayers for Red Avalokiteshvara\, Khorwa Dongtruk\, “shaker of samsara from its depths”.\n\nThis is a terma (hidden spiritual treasure) revealed by the great dharma king Chogyur Dechen Lingpa. This deity is the supreme embodiment of love and compassion and is very powerful. This was practiced by Patrul Rinpoche and is also my daily practice; we will pray for those who have died\, especially those who have passed away from coronavirus.\n\nIf anyone would like to join please sit and recite the mantra “OM MANI PADME HUM”. The text is The Essential Sadhana from the Guru’s Heart Practice\, Shaker of Samsara from its Depths. The prayers will be recited in Tibetan\, but please participate. 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 \nWritten by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and posted to his Facebook\, Saturday\, 4.25.2020 \nHow to access the online video/livestream:  Facebook Livestream\, Manjushri Dharma Centre 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/supplication-prayers-red-avalokiteshvara-online-2/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200422T012105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T012105Z
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SUMMARY:Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche Remembrance Guru Yoga--Online
DESCRIPTION:Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche was the kind hearted teacher of our own Khenpo Karten Rinpoche.   Sangye 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 is a Buddha appearing in this world\, and March 26th\, 2020 marked the 19th anniversary of his passing into nirvana. \nOn Wednesday\, April 21\, at 6pm PST\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will remember the great kindness of Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche by reciting his Guru Yoga composed by Khenpo Karten and His Holiness the Karmapa.  He will run the prayer session over Facebook live\, and the sadhana may be downloaded here:  The Guru Practice\, Rain of Blessings. \nLearn 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\nLink to join MDC Facebook live:   Sangye Tenzin Remembrance Ceremony Guru Yoga\n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/sangye-tenzin-rinpoche-remembrance-guru-yoga-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200419T000852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T201232Z
UID:7727-1587407400-1587412800@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche Remembrance Guru Yoga--Online
DESCRIPTION:Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche was the kind hearted teacher of our own Khenpo Karten Rinpoche.   Sangye 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 is a Buddha appearing in this world\, and March 27th\, 2020 marked the 19th anniversary of his passing into nirvana. \nOn Monday\, April 20th\, in solidarity with Khenpo Karten Rinpoche’s home monastery in Tibet and the beautiful remembrance ceremony they offered on March 27th\, we will remember the great kindness of Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche by reciting his Guru Yoga composed by His Holiness the Karmapa and our own precious teacher\, K.K. Rinpoche.  We will reflect together on how we can use this great example in our lives.   The prayers will be shown on the screen\, so viewers can practice together. \nLearn 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\nZoom Link for Monday April 20\, 2020:  Sangye Tenzin Remembrance Ceremony Guru Yoga\nFor questions\, please contact:  rachelmdc2016@gmail.com. \nTo join by phone: \nUS: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 253 215 8782\nMeeting ID: 614 874 367\nInternational numbers available: https://middlebury.zoom.us/u/abcSWofQV4 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/sangye-tenzin-rinpoche-remembrance-guru-yoga/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200412T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200412T053256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200412T220708Z
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SUMMARY:Supplication Prayers Red Avalokiteshvara--Online
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, April 12th\, 2020\, at 3:30PM (Sorry everyone\, originally posted as 3pm) Pacific Standard Time\, we will practice supplication prayers for Red Avalokiteshvara\, Khorwa Dongtruk\, “shaker of samsara from its depths.” This deity is the supreme embodiment of love and compassion and is very powerful. This is also my daily practice; we will pray for those who have died\, especially those who have passed away from Corona-virus. If anyone would like to join please sit and recite the mantra “OM MANI PADME HUM.” \nThe text is The Essential Sadhana from the Guru’s Heart Practice\, Shaker of Samsara from its Depths. The prayers will be recited in Tibetan\, but please participate. 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 Tashi Delek. \nWritten by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and posted to his Facebook\, Saturday\, 4.11.20 \nHow to access the online video/livestream:  Facebook Livestream\, Manjushri Dharma Centre 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/supplication-prayers-red-avalokiteshvara-online/
LOCATION:online event\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200310T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200310T180000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200302T180840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T181108Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Uprising Day Protest
DESCRIPTION:Since the Chinese occupation in 1959\, more than one million Tibetans have been killed. To fly a Tibetan flag\, send an email abroad\, or say the phrase “human rights\,” is cause for imprisonment and torture. 99% of all Tibetan monasteries have been closed. The Tibetan people and their culture are being systematically attacked.  Our own teacher\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche risked his life to become a monk in Tibet before fleeing in 1996. Stand up against this repression and violence.  Lend your voice to peace\, justice\, and freedom:  Support Tibet!  Join us on Tuesday\, March 10th\, 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Windows on the Bay as we join a day of international protests known as Tibetan Uprising Day. Signs provided (or you may bring your own). We will be there rain or shine.  Please note: Protesters cannot step into the street or hand out leaflets to cars\, as per a city safety mandate.  May all cultures and peoples live together in harmony and peace. \n\nLearn more:  Free Tibet–https://freetibet.org/about \n\nQuestions:  831-901-3156 (Manjushri Dharma Center phone\, volunteer staffed).  \n\n\n“Imagine you are not allowed to whistle ‘Yankee  Doodle’  as  you  work.  You  can’t  talk  about  the  day’s  events  in  your  native  language\,  nor  wear  blue  jeans  and  tennis shoes\, or any other garment quintessentially American. Your children go to a new school where  they  learn  a  language  other  than  yours\, and are taught to report you to the authorities  if  you  speak  English  at  home.  Forget going to church.  This is Tibet today.” quote from 2016 article in Cedar St. Times. \n\nLearn more about the issue:\nFree Tibet website\n2016 PG Cedar Street Times article (bottom of p1\, includes photos of Rinpoche during his trek across the Himalayas)\nVideo: Tibet Today
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/tibetan-uprising-day-protest/
LOCATION:Windows on the Bay\, Corner of Del Monte and Camino El Estero\, Monterey\, 93940\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200309T180553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T180553Z
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SUMMARY:Green Tara Sadhana
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 motherly sentient beings from the suffering ocean of samsara.  Texts provided\, all welcome.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/green-tara-sadhana/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200302T174748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200302T175547Z
UID:6338-1583668800-1583676000@manjushridharmacenter.org
SUMMARY:Birthday Celebration for Khenpo Karten Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Happy Birthday Rinpoche!   Although we typically celebrate Rinpoche’s birthday on March 10th\, Tibetan Uprising Day\, this year Rinpoche would like us to focus our energies on the protest\, and celebrate his birthday a little early–Sunday\, March 8th\, at 12pm following his first teaching on The Instructions of Gampopa:  A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path.  The location is the Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove. \nAll are welcome to this “lucky-pot” celebration (that is Rinpoche speak for pot-luck).   Please feel free to bring whatever you would like\, and we will eat together and celebrate our precious teacher. \nEditors note:  Healthy\, less sugary and homemade foods are encouraged\, and as a bonus challenge\, avoid single use plastic packaging\, and bring your own cutlery to wash at home.  Sustainable Sangha! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/birthday-celebration-for-khenpo-karten-rinpoche-2/
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:20200308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200302T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T153709Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: The Instructions of Gampopa:  A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path
DESCRIPTION:In keeping with COVID-19 precautions\, the class is canceled until further notice. \nBy the blessings of the Triple Gem Refuge\, may this pandemic be swiftly pacified and may all beings be free from the fear of illness.\n  \nInstructions of Gampopa:  A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path\nFour-Session Teaching and Oral Transmission with Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\nSundays\, March 8-29\, 10:00am – 12:00pm\nManjushri Dharma Center\n724 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove\n$10.00 donation per class requested\nNo one turned away for lack of funds\n \nThe teachings will be live-streamed and recorded via Facebook–may the teachings help and spread worldwide! \n“Gampopa\, the father of the Kagyu tradition in Tibet\, wrote a number of commentaries on Buddha’s teachings. The most notable are The Jewel Ornament of Liberation and A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path. In A Precious Garland he gives precise instructions on what is needed to develop one’s understanding\, meditation and conduct on the spiritual path. Gampopa succinctly outlines in twenty-eight categories what we need to know in order to perfect our spiritual practice. (note 1).” \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche\, resident monk and spiritual teacher of the Manjushri Dharma Center\, will lead a four-session teaching and oral transmission of this text\, Sundays 10am-12pm\, March 8-29th.  Rinpoche previously taught on the Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, and he composed and taught on his succinct commentary called the “Excellent Path Of Freedom\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief\,” and also taught on the Four Dharmas of Gampopa.   In the Four Dharmas of Gampopa\, one line says:  “May the Dharma become the Path.”   The Precious Garland of the Supreme Path addresses the many facets of turning the Dharma into the Path–bullet points for right actions and intentions.  In addition\, the text includes many inspiring and poetic descriptions of the ultimate nature of mind and reality.    Please join us for the this precious teaching. \nAbout Gampopa: \n“Gampopa lived from 1070 to 1153. He was born in Central Tibet and trained as a doctor. At age 26\, when his family succumbed to an epidemic\, he promised his wife on her deathbed that he would become a monk and devote his life to Buddhism. He eventually met the great yogi Milarepa and became his foremost student. He founded the system of Mahamudra which combines the tantric teachings of the great siddhas of India with the graduated path teachings of Atisha.(note 1)” \n  \nNote 1:  The general description of the text and Gampopa’s life is credited and quoted from Shambala Publications: https://www.shambhala.com/snowlion_articles/the-instructions-of-gampopa/
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/the-instructions-of-gampopa-a-precious-garland-of-the-supreme-path/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20200203T140955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T140955Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Rinpoche Tsog Offering
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of the Tibetan lunar new year\, we will have two days of special prayers honoring Guru Rinpoche\, also known as Padmasambhava. Guru Rinpoche\,the ‘Precious Master’\, is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. He established the Buddhadharma in Tibet\, and then developed the practice so that all the teachings of Buddha were preserved as a living tradition that has continued down to the present day. \nPlease join us for a special tsog offering puja to observe this auspicious occasion. Attendees are requested to bring tsog offerings like flowers\, fruits\, biscuits\, cheese/crackers\, nuts\, etc. We will arrange a beautiful offering of food and flowers for the Guru\, Three Jewels\, Assembly of Heroes and Heroines\, and we partake in the offerings to honor the divine within. It is a beautiful practice to accumulate merit and purify obscurations. Prayers will be provided and all are welcome! \nSaturday and Sunday\, February 22-23\, 2020\n6:30-8:30pm\nManjushri Dharma Center \nFor questions\, contact: 831-901-3156 or rachelmdc2016@gmail.com.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/guru-rinpoche-tsog-offering/
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:20200213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20191124T050337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191230T175100Z
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SUMMARY:MDC 2020 Annual Retreat at the Wave Street Studio in Monterey
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Annual Retreat to be held at the Wave Street Studio in Monterey\, CA. It will be a 4-day non-residential retreat\, running from Thursday\, February 13 to Sunday\, February 16. The schedule starts at 8 AM each morning\, going until about 6 PM. It will include daily sessions of Amitabha and Green Tara sadhana/prayer recitation\, periods of quiet meditation\, receiving or renewing our Bodhisattva Vows\, and receiving teachings by our precious teacher\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche. There will also be a Q&A session on the last day to give you the opportunity to ask your Dharma questions. \nAnam Thubten\, lecturer and author will be a guest teacher on Saturday\, teaching on the Heart Sutra. \nYou are invited for attend anytime from one day up to all four days as fits your time and schedule. \nRetreat fees: $50/day or $180 for the full 4-days attendance. Financial assistance may be available. \nFor more details about the event and to register\, please visit Eventbright. \nConsider adding a kind donation of any amount to help cover the cost for someone who might otherwise be unable to afford to attend. We wish that everyone who wants to participate may be able to do so. Everyone is welcome to come to the retreat as much as they want. \nIf you seek further information\, call Bob at 831-662-2418 or by email at muellerra@earthlink.net. \nPlease note\, this retreat replaces the January 16 retreat we previously announced. We deeply apologize to all for any initial confusion from our initial notice as our retreat location choices changed.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/mdc-2020-annual-retreat-at-the-wave-street-studio-in-monterey/
LOCATION:Wave Street Studios\, 774 Wave Street\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T120000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Iconography
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Iconography\n& Tour of the Manjushri Dharma Center Shrine Room \nTibetan Vajrayana Buddhism is known for long and rich tradition of symbolism: brilliant colors\, beautiful altar offerings\, mandalas\, deities depicted in paintings and statues\, and more. Understanding the multi-layered meanings of Tibetan Buddhist iconography is crucial\, if we are to fully access the profound meaning of the Vajrayana path and connect to our true nature as Buddhas.\n\nMDC sangha member\, Aaron Joseph (Pema Tsultrim)\, a former monk with a keen interest in Buddhist art and ritual\, will offer a tour of the MDC shrine room to acquaint both newcomers and committed students alike to some of the powerful meaning behind our center’s sacred imagery. Your questions will be addressed throughout the hour.\n\nNo charge. Donations to MDC are welcome and appreciated.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/introduction-to-tibetan-buddhist-iconography/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20191230T181243Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Annual Sangha Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are holding our 2020 Annual Sangha meeting at Manjushri Dharma Center on Saturday\, January 11\, right after our morning meditation session which begins at 10 am. This is a time to reflect on our activities of the past year\, to eagerly seek your input on our direction and events for 2020\, and to elect a new slate of members to serve on the Board. \nYour participation with all of your great ideas and feedback are warmly welcomed. Anyone who has an interest in the Manjushri Dharma Center and the activities of our teacher\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, are invited and encouraged to attend. \nWe hope to see many of you there on January 11. Please spread the word and invite any interested person to attend. \nIn addition to voting in our Board election\, we also seek to widen our leadership expertise by expanding available roles in ways that may align with your skills and interests. \nPlease consider volunteering some of your time and energy in one of the following areas: \nMDC Board (formal positions for a two year term that help set the direction for the MDC) \nPresident (open position) \nVice President\, Operations – Shayna Morse \nSecretary (open position) \nTreasurer (open position) \nSupport Persons (non-Board positions) \nAssistant Treasurer (trained to serve in Treasurer’s absence) (new position) \nVolunteer Coordinator (new position) \nFacility Manager – Keith Larson \nCommunications/Newsletter Editor – Rachel Christopherson \nProgram Development (supports Rinpoche in spiritual events) – Pema/Aaron Joseph \nThe current Board members are available to discuss their role and are available to assist in the transition of new people. Our names and email addresses are listed in the weekly newsletter. If you are interested in seeking more information about how you might help in any of these positions\, please contact me or leave a message about your interest at 831-662-2418. \nPlease offer your help in this gratifying service to Rinpoche\, the Dharma and his growing Sangha! \nSincerely\, \nBob Mueller\, 2019 Board President \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/2020-annual-sangha-meeting-at-manjushri-dharma-center/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191221T183000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
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SUMMARY:Annual Winter Solstice Blessing of the Waters
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to meet at Lover’s Point Beach in Pacific Grove on the Winter Solstice\, 12/21\, at 5:30 pm as Khenpo Karten Rinpoche conducts a blessing ritual to heal the environment\, restore balance and harmony to the elements\, and to request protection from the unseen world of spiritual beings called nagas who care for the waters. We will join Rinpoche in chanting a short prayer for outer and inner peace\, scattering flower petals in the waters.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/annual-winter-solstice-blessing-of-the-waters/
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:20191119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20191111T213551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T213551Z
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SUMMARY:Lhabab Duchen Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, November 19\, at 7:00 pm we will celebrate the auspicious day of Lhabab Duchen\, one of the most holy days in the Buddhist calendar. It commemorates the Buddha’s descent to the human world from the Heavenly Realms where his mother had been reborn shortly after giving birth. In order to repay her kindness\, he taught the Dharma to her and other gods there before once again Turning the Wheel of Dharma for our benefit. \nOn this day\, all the karmic effects of our actions are multiplied many millions of times. For this reason\, virtuous conduct and group spiritual practice\, dedicated for the benefit of all “mother sentient beings”\, is emphasized. \nWe will recite the Lama Chopa\, a prayer of deep devotion to Khenpo Karten Rinpoche’s precious guru\, Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche\, as well as to all of our spiritual teachers. We will recite the text composed by Rinpoche entitled “The Guru Practice: Rain of Blessings”. \nIf you don’t have a copy of the text to bring with you\, we will have copies for use. \nThe suggested donation is $15. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to make a donation.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/lhabab-duchen-celebration/
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:20191116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20180407T135415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191111T212810Z
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SUMMARY:Please join us for a Daylong Retreat
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to announce that MDC is hosting a daylong retreat involving meditation and teachings by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on Saturday\, November 16\, 2019 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Rinpoche will give teachings on the classic Dharma instruction known as “Parting from the Four Attachments”\, by Drakpa Gyaltsen\, a great 12th Century Sakya yogi. It offers a concise description on how to deepen our spiritual practices and how to transform our body\, speech and mind into a vehicle for liberation. It is considered one of the jewels of writing in Tibetan Buddhism. \nTranslation will be provided by Rinpoche’s interpreter\, Jampa Tharchin (David Molk). \nPlease bring your own lunch. Tea and healthy snacks will be provided in the afternoon. \nA suggested donation of $35 is requested. No one will be turned away due to lack of payment. \n\n[paypal_donation_button align=”left” price=”35.00″]
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saturday-morning-meditation-22-2019-11-16/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Retreats,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T062818
CREATED:20190818T225124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T235420Z
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SUMMARY:(Canceled) "37 Practices of a Bodhisattva" composed by Ngulchu Thogme Zangpo
DESCRIPTION:We will start a discussion on the “37 Practices of a Bodhisattva” composed by Ngulchu Thogme Zangpo. \nThe class will be held every Wednesday until completion. We are looking forward to seeing you there! \nThis event is free to all\, though donations are appreciated.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/the-eight-verses-for-training-of-the-mind-written-by-2019-10-09-2019-10-30/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support
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