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SUMMARY:Canceled\, Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Due to the Saga Dawa event\, Chanted prayers are canceled on June 17th. They will resume next week as usual. \n  \n 
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-16-2018-04-16-2019-06-17/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T110000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind.  Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice. This week we have a special guest\, Anam Thubten that morning. \nAnam Thubten is the Founder and Spiritual Director for the Dharmata Foundation in Richmond\, CA\, a wise teacher and the author of a number of excellent books on Buddhism. \nAfterwards\, we enjoy tea together.  A donation of $10.00 per class is requested\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saturday-morning-meditation-22-2019-06-15/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
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SUMMARY:Daylong Teaching Retreat "The Four Dharmas of Gampopa"
DESCRIPTION:Immediately after our regularly scheduled Saturday morning meditation session on June 8\, we will hold a day of teaching and meditation. \nOur teacher\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will be giving an explanation of the “Four Dharmas of Gampopa”\, a prayer we frequently recite at MDC. This will be followed by a session of meditation in the afternoon\, and will be offered as a silent retreat to help focus the mind onto the importance of these teachings. \nGampopa\, the author of The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, was the heart disciple of Milarepa and a revered practitioner and meditator in the Kagyu lineage. \nThis text by him\, “The Four Dharmas of Gampopa”\, succinctly offers a complete guide to practice for practitioners and leads us through the gradual path to liberation. This teaching is precious. This is a special opportunity. \nPlease bring a bag lunch to enjoy. Snacks and tea will be available throughout the day. \nSuggested donation: $40 for the general public\, $25 for students and those with limited income. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. All are welcome!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/daylong-teaching-retreat-the-four-dharmas-of-gampopa/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Discussion/Support,Meditation,Retreats,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20190429T204445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T190525Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Teacher Speaking on Dzogchen
DESCRIPTION:We have the good fortune to have Geshe Dangsong Namgyal\, a Dzogchen master in the Bon lineage\, coming to MDC on Thursday\, May 23\, at 6:30 pm to speak to us about the practice of Dzogchen. This practice is a powerful way to see the mind as clear and peaceful. He describes it as “the meditator passes beyond mind and encounters the inconceivable vastness of the natural mind and ultimate truth.” \nGeshe Namgyal is a Rime teacher\, meaning one who embraces all of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He was born in Tibet\, came to India where he underwent 25 years of intense study to obtain his Geshe degree\, equivalent to our Western Ph.D. He is the author of works on Tibetan culture and religion\, has presented at numerous conferences throughout the world. He is the spiritual director for Kunsang Gar Meditation Center in Corralitos\, CA. He is author of the book Pure Dzogchen\, a collection of his teachings on the nature of mind. \nPlease let us welcome Geshe-la to our Center. Try not to miss this precious learning opportunity.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/guest-teacher-speaking-on-dzogchen/
LOCATION:Villa Angelica Retreat Center\, 27951 CA-1\, Carmel\, CA\, 93923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20190513T001556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T001603Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Buddha's Birthday at Carmel Sambosa Temple
DESCRIPTION:Carmel Sambosa Temple\, the location of our retreat this past April\, is hosting a “Celebration of Buddha’s Birthday” Sunday\, May 19\, going from 10 AM with prayers and a musical celebration\, and concluding with a provided lunch at Noon. \n\n \nAll of us are invited to visit our sister sangha\, located at 28110 Robinson Canyon Rd\, Carmel Valley\, 93923.\n\n \nSee the attached flyer for details.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/celebration-of-buddhas-birthday-at-carmel-sambosa-temple/
LOCATION:Carmel Sambosa\, “Three Jewels Temple”\, 28110 Robinson Canyon Rd\, Carmel Valley\, CA\, 93923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Discussion/Support,Meditation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20190429T204101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T204111Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A meditation class which will focus on helping you develop a posture so that you can sit with more ease will be held on Saturday\, May 18\, at 9 AM\, right before our regular Saturday meditation session. \nTopics to be covered include: a description of the standard meditation posture and variations\, and the opportunity to try out sitting on cushions\, benches and chairs with use of support items to help support a more comfortable posture. Especially important is that there will be time for an individual review of your posture to help make corrections to help you with any pain\, stiffness\, or body alignment issues. \nFollowing that\, you are invite to stay for the 10 AM meditation to put into practice what you just learned. \nAll of this information should help you to get a good start on meditating or\, if you have been doing this for a while\, receiving suggestions on how to sit with more ease. \nSuggested donation: $10\, but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-2/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support,Meditation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20180408T154737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T001046Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED\, Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:There will be no session this week. We will meet regularly starting on May 20.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-16-2018-04-16-2019-05-13/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190511T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20190415T210557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T205241Z
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SUMMARY:A Brief Introduction to Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 11th\n10:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:00pm\nManjushri Dharma Center\nCultivating Emotional Balance (CEB) is an educational training committed to utilizing the experience of emotion as a path for developing the happiness of being for ourselves and in relationship to others. By integrating the wisdom traditions of modern psychology\, current emotion research\, and contemplative practices\, CEB provides a secular platform for transformation. (cultivating-emotional-balance.org)About the Workshop \n\nWhat is (and what is not) an emotion?\nHow can I map an Emotional Episode Timeline to better understand my emotions?\nHow can I work with specific emotions\, such as anger?\nHow can meditation and contemplative practice help me work with emotions?\n\nThese are just some of the topics we will explore in this dynamic\, experiential\, and participatory 4-hour workshop. Though it offers only a taste of the deep wisdom contained in the full\, 42-hour CEB course\, you will come away with insights and skills that you can begin using immediately to enhance relationships and access greater awareness in your lived experience. \nThis workshop is being offered free of charge. Donations to Manjushri Dharma Center\, for use of their lovely space\, are encouraged and much appreciated. \nThis event is limited to 18 participants\, on a first-come\, first-served basis. To register\, or for more information\, contact Aaron directly at jwlinthelotus@yahoo.com or (805) 618-8822. \nAbout the Teacher \n\nAaron Joseph has been a school teacher since 2007 and a student and practitioner of Buddhism since 2000. He holds degrees in Religious Studies and Education from UC Santa Barbara\, and currently teaches in Monterey Bay Charter School’s Waldorf-inspired kindergarten program. He is a former Buddhist monk\, served as Director of Religious Exploration at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula\, and is a father of four children\, as well as a musician\, writer\, artist and Tibetan calligrapher.This workshop is Aaron’s final step in becoming a certified CEB Teacher\, after which he hopes to offer the full CEB course and other CEB-based programs\, on the Monterey Peninsula and elsewhere.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/a-brief-introduction-to-cultivating-emotional-balance-ceb/
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:20190422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20180408T154737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T185144Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled\, Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:No Practice on Monday\, April 22
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-16-2018-04-16-2019-04-22/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20190407T173452Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar Practice Series
DESCRIPTION:A brand-new series begins on April 17\, 2019\, starting at 6:30 pm. This exciting addition to the MDC methods of learning the Dharma will involve an interactive discussion of\, “A Ship Sailing to Liberation\,” a commentary to the\, “Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar\,” written by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche. Each session will consist of group reading of a section of the text followed by a moderated discussion of what that means to each of us\, along with offering ideas and examples of how we might put each teaching into practice in our daily lives. \nThis new practice series will offer each of us the opportunity to discuss and clarify different points of the Dharma while being held in a safe and non-judgmental space. It will provide a means of offering support to our own practice.  This is open to our entire sangha\, and any other persons interested in exploring the Dharma.  Bring a copy of the text if you have one. Extra copies will be available. \nDonations to the MDC in any amount are appreciated but not required.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/heartfelt-advice-of-dharma-nectar-practice-series/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20180807T205908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T014734Z
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SUMMARY:Excellent Path of Freedom\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief
DESCRIPTION:The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, also known as the Thargyen\, was originally composed by Ven. Gampopa (1079-1153)\, and presents all of Buddha’s 84\,000 teachings\, kindly organized into a step-by-step outline of the path to enlightenment. It is a foundational text in the Kagyu tradition. We are so fortunate that our resident lama Khenpo Karten Rinpoche has written a beautiful 80 verse distillation entitled Excellent Path of Freedom:  The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief\, translated into English by Jampa Tharchin. As Rinpoche states in his colophon\, it was written: “so that future disciples could know how to put all of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation into practice\, day and night\, in daily life…” Please join us for this very special weekly series as Rinpoche give commentary and teachings on his 80 verse composition\, with consecutive interpretation kindly provided by Jampa Tharchin. \nThis is the last class in the series!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/excellent-path-of-freedom-the-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-in-brief-2019-03-20/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190403T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190403T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20180807T205908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T014516Z
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SUMMARY:Excellent Path of Freedom\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief
DESCRIPTION:The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, also known as the Thargyen\, was originally composed by Ven. Gampopa (1079-1153)\, and presents all of Buddha’s 84\,000 teachings\, kindly organized into a step-by-step outline of the path to enlightenment. It is a foundational text in the Kagyu tradition. We are so fortunate that our resident lama Khenpo Karten Rinpoche has written a beautiful 80 verse distillation entitled Excellent Path of Freedom:  The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief\, translated into English by Jampa Tharchin. As Rinpoche states in his colophon\, it was written: “so that future disciples could know how to put all of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation into practice\, day and night\, in daily life…” Please join us for this very special weekly series as Rinpoche give commentary and teachings on his 80 verse composition\, with consecutive interpretation kindly provided by Jampa Tharchin. \nThis is the second to last class in the series\, which concludes April 10th\, 2019.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/excellent-path-of-freedom-the-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-in-brief/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20190314T222513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T222608Z
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SUMMARY:Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche was the kind heart teacher of our own Khenpo Karten Rinpoche. On this special Wednesday\, following a brief Thargyen class teaching and in solidarity with KK Rinpoche’s home monastery in Tibet\, we will remember the great kindness of Kyabje Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche. Sangye Tenzin spent 21 years in Chinese prison\, yet he transformed the experience into pure spiritual food\, and left with only good wishes for his captors. We will recite special prayers for Sangye Tenzin (Guru Yoga) composed by the Karmapa and Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, and reflect together on how we can use this great example in our lives. Participants may bring flowers for the altar if they wish\, but simply participating is the best offering you can make as we honor this precious lineage. \nLearn More about Sangye Tenzin Rinpoche: “Medicine for the Mind:  On Using Suffering and Obstacles for Mental Development.”
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/sangye-tenzin-rinpoche-remembrance-day/
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:20190325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20180408T154737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T214758Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:We’re resting after the big retreat. Chanting will resume Monday\, April 1. \n  \nChanted prayers are an important component of training in spiritual life. They help us to still our mind\, connect with the Buddhas and receive blessings. Join us on Monday evenings as Rinpoche leads us in chanted prayers recited in Tibetan and English.  Prayers are typically those of Amitabha Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Light)\, but occasionally also Avalokiteshvara Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Compassion) or Medicine Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Healing). We imagine a world transformed\, purified\, and at peace.  Beginners to advanced practitioners are welcome\, prayer books are provided. Free of charge\, but donations are welcome.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-16-2018-04-16-2019-03-25/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20180407T135415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T184940Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED\, Saturday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:We will be in retreat on March 23rd\, so no regular meditation class.  We will resume again on March 30th. \nMeditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind.  Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice.  Afterwards\, we enjoy tea together.  A donation of $10.00 per class is requested\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saturday-morning-meditation-22-2019-03-23/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190322T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20190114T233952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T223221Z
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SUMMARY:Heart Sutra Retreat with teachings from the Ven. Khenpo Karten Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:The Manjushri Dharma Center is pleased to host a three-day retreat at the beautiful Sambosa Three Jewels temple in Carmel Valley. Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, Manjushri Dharma Center’s resident lama\, will give instructions on The Heart Sutra\, one of the most precious teachings in all of Buddhism. The retreat will also include daily chanted prayers of Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Infinite Light) and the opportunity to receive or renew Bodhisattva vows. Rinpoche has requested that this be a silent retreat\, sometimes called full silence or noble silence. This means trying to limit any talking to essential communications only\, and will start after Friday dinner continuing until the start of lunch on Sunday. In advance of the retreat\, Rinpoche has requested that\, if you are able\, please read “Essence of the Heart Sutra”\, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama – Wisdom Publications\, 2002.\nSPACE\nIn addition\, Rinpoche has written a text for the retreat:  Essence of the Heart Sutra in Brief\nSPACE\nThe formal retreat will go from dinner on Friday\, March 22\, until after lunch on Sunday\, March 24. If you can\, plan to arrive around 4 PM on Friday for sleeping assignment and settling in. Retreat will end around 2 pm after our Annual Sangha Meeting held right after Sunday lunch.\nSPACE\n\nVegetarian meals are included\, and donations requested range from $100 for a single day attendance\, $150 for day use full retreat\, $200 for full retreat with RV\, camping\, or shared floor space accommodations\, $330-430 for shared or private room accommodations. \nSPACE \nScholarships available.  Contact Shayna Morse at Edovid@aol.com. \n\nSPACE\nMORE INFO AND REGISTRATION:  For full retreat information and online registration\, please visit our listing on Eventbrite.\nSPACE\n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please contact Bob M. at muellerra@earthlink.net.\n\n\nSPACE\nDownload a flyer:  Heart Sutra Silent Retreat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRetreat Details \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche will give teachings on The Heart Sutra. We are exceedingly fortunate to have this precious opportunity to hear and reflect upon these instructions and meditations. \nIn addition\, each morning will begin with the recitation of the Buddha Amitabha sadhana in which we request that at the time of our death we may go directly to Amitabha’s Pure Land\, stepping off the cycle of rebirth and suffering. \nTeachings will be given in Tibetan and English. And you will receive a copy of the schedule upon arrival. \nThe formal retreat will go from dinner on Friday\, March 22\, until after lunch on Sunday\, March 24. If you can\, plan to arrive around 4 PM on Friday for sleeping assignment and settling in. Retreat will end around 2 pm after our Annual Sangha Meeting held right after Sunday lunch. \nIt would be greatly appreciated if some of you could arrive a little earlier to help with setup of tables\, chairs\, mats\, etc.\, and if some could stay afterwards on Sunday to help with cleanup. \nThere will also be a signup sheet at the time of your arrival for each person to perform a simple task during the retreat. This might include kitchen help\, table setup\, wash/dry dishes\, or other quick\, low stress tasks\, benefiting the whole group. \nRinpoche has requested that this be a silent retreat\, sometimes called full silence or noble silence. This means trying to limit any talking to essential communications only\, and will start after Friday dinner continuing until the start of lunch on Sunday. More information will be given about this at the first evening’s gathering in the Buddha Hall. \nFacility Details \n1. Accommodations \nRooms are very simple and basic\, with several containing 1-2 beds\, and a 3-fold floor cushion. There is also the option to sleep with a cot or mat/pad and sleeping bag on the floor of the library\, with room dividers used for privacy. \nNOTE: There are only two (2) single occupancy rooms available which will be reserved in the order of reservations received. So\, register early! Preference will be given to the elderly and those with mobility limitations. \nFor the other rooms\, please select if you wish to stay in a shared-occupancy room or are okay with sleeping on a carpeted floor with a cot\, mat/pad and sleeping bag or other sleep aid. \nRoom occupancy will be divided by gender at the Temple staff request. Therefore\, we cannot accommodate male/female couples in the same room. \nAll rooms have small tables\, overhead lighting\, bedside reading lamps and open closet space to hang our clothes. \nThe option of camper van (no hook-ups) and tent camping is also available. Bathroom use would be inside the temple facility which will remain open. \nPersons may commute from home for a single day and encouraged to attend the full retreat. Either choice comes with meals. \nThere are 6 bathrooms\, 3 for persons who self-identify as male and 3 for those who self-identify as female. \nThe Temple is in a locale under water-use restrictions. Therefore\, we have been asked that\, if able\, we bring our own towels and bedding. If you are unable to do so\, or are traveling some distance\, these items will be provided. Also\, no prolonged showers. We are trying to help them out as much as we can. Remember\, this is a retreat lasting only two nights. \nAn accommodation alternative is to do an online search for available local hotels/motels or Airbnb homes in Carmel Valley\, Carmel\, Pacific Grove or Monterey. \n2. Meals \nAll meals will be vegan or vegetarian and will start with Friday dinner and include Sunday lunch. \nDue to logistic matters\, we will not be able to accommodate special or restrictive diets. In such a case\, you may wish to bring your own food. There is a well-equipped kitchen on-site to aid in food preparation. \n3. A Few Rules \nThis is a very traditional Temple. We have been asked to abide by a few rules of etiquette when inside the facility. This is showing respect for the Temple and to those who have offered their facility for our use. \nThese are: \n– avoid clothes that are “revealing” or have logos\, messages\, large graphics; \n– persons are asked to not wear skirts in the Buddha Hall; \n– no food allowed in the Buddha Hall\, but liquids are okay; \n– please do not use scented products\, perfumes\, essential oils\, or similar; \n– no smoking in or near the buildings; smoking in the parking areas is okay; \n– no drugs or alcohol of any kind are allowed on the Temple grounds; \n– no pets are allowed; \n– no use of candles or incense in the sleeping areas. \n4. What to Bring \nWater bottle\, indoor slippers/socks\, slip-on shoes\, towel and washcloth\, sun protection\, flashlight\, HHDL Heart Sutra book\, meditation cushion (if you have one\, if not cushions will be provided)\, bedding (pillow\, pillow case\, sheets\, sleeping bag and pad\, blanket). \nThe weather near the end of March suggests temperatures ranging from lows around 40 F to highs of mid to upper 60s. And there is a possibility of rain at that time of the year. Check the weather report just prior to travel. And dress accordingly. \nPlease do not bring heavy energy consuming devices such as hair dryers\, heating pads\, electric blankets\, space heaters or similar. \n5. Communications \nWe ask that you consider leaving your cell phone\, iPad and similar devices at home or giving them up while at the retreat as a way of taking a break from the daily routine of being bombarded by phone calls\, messages\, and news in this hyper-connected world. WIFI is available at the facility if absolutely needed. \nThe emergency contact phone number to leave with family/friends is: 831-624-3686. Though the voicemail greeting will be in Korean\, still leave a message\, and it will be responded to as soon as possible. \n6. Shopping \nItems will be available for sale at the retreat during breaks\, including books\, audio teachings\, calligraphy\, ritual items\, etc. Discounts will be available for Manjushri Dharma Center members. Membership information is available on the website and at the retreat. \nDirections \nIf you will be flying\, the nearest airports are Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and San Jose International Airport (SJC). From there\, options for rides to the Temple might include: carpooling with a car rental\, or using Uber or Lyft services. \nIf you are driving on Highway 1\, turn East onto Carmel Valley Road. Travel 6 miles and turn right onto Robinson Canyon Road. After 0.3 miles\, turn sharp right onto the road just past the Robinson Creek Bridge (signs will be posted to help identify the turnoff). When you get to a fork in the road\, turn right to the Temple. \nHandicapped parking is located to the upper left of the Temple building. All others\, turn right down to the parking spaces in front of the building. \nFAQs \nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions?\nPlease email Bob Mueller at muellerra@earthlink.net. \nWhat’s the refund policy?\nWe can give refunds 30 days before the event. After that\, please consider your payment a kind and helpful donation to the Manjushri Dharma Center. \nAre scholarships available?\nYes\, please email Shayna at edovid@aol.com.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/heart-sutra-retreat/
LOCATION:Carmel Sambosa\, “Three Jewels Temple”\, 28110 Robinson Canyon Rd\, Carmel Valley\, CA\, 93923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20190204T050254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T001420Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Uprising Day
DESCRIPTION:2019 marks 60 years since the Chinese occupation in 1959.  Join Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, local Tibetan Buddhist monk and teacher\, as well as supporters of the Tibetan community to speak out against violence and cultural repression\, part of a world-wide day of protests known as Tibetan Uprising Day.  Signs will be provided (or you may bring your own) and we will be there rain or shine.  May all cultures and peoples live together in harmony and peace. \nSPACE\n\nLearn more:  Free Tibet–https://freetibet.org/about \nSPACE \nDownload a Poster\, and Help Spread the Word:  Tibetan Uprising Day \nSPACE \n\nQuestions:  Rachel C. at rachelmdc2016@gmail or 831-901-3156 (Manjushri Dharma Center phone–will take some time to return calls\, volunteer staffed).  \n\nMORE INFO\n\n\nSince 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 Saturday\, March 10th\, 12:30pm to 1:30pm at Windows on the Bay as we join international protests in support of Tibetan freedom. Signs provided. Please note: Protesters cannot step into the street or hand out leaflets to cars\, as per a city safety mandate. \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-3/
LOCATION:Windows on the Bay\, Corner of Del Monte and Camino El Estero\, Monterey\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20180807T205908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T172833Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Excellent Path of Freedom\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief
DESCRIPTION:Due to bad weather\, Rinpoche requested that Thargyen class on Wednesday\, February 13th\, 2019 be canceled.  He is concerned with unsafe road conditions\, especially for our Sangha members driving from Big Sur. The class will resume next week\, February 20th\, 2019. \nBest wishes everyone!  Tashi Delek! \nAbout Tharygen Class: \nThe Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, also known as the Thargyen\, was originally composed by Ven. Gampopa (1079-1153)\, and presents all of Buddha’s 84\,000 teachings\, kindly organized into a step-by-step outline of the path to enlightenment. It is a foundational text in the Kagyu tradition. We are so fortunate that our resident lama Khenpo Karten Rinpoche has written a beautiful 80 verse distillation entitled Excellent Path of Freedom:  The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief\, translated into English by Jampa Tharchin. As Rinpoche states in his colophon\, it was written: “so that future disciples could know how to put all of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation into practice\, day and night\, in daily life…” Please join us for this very special weekly series as Rinpoche give commentary and teachings on his 80 verse composition\, with consecutive interpretation kindly provided by Jampa Tharchin.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/excellent-path-of-freedom-the-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-in-brief-2019-02-13/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20190107T202138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190107T204201Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan New Year Lucky-Pot
DESCRIPTION:Bring food\, bring instruments\, and be merry! Tuesday\, February 5th marks the beginning of Losar\, the lunar new year\, the “Year of the Pig.” Rinpoche will make traditional Tibetan food like kamze\, and we are all invited to celebrate! \nLearn More:  Losar in Tibet
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/tibetan-new-year-lucky-pot/
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:20190126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20190114T221829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T221835Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to meditate? Maybe you have been meditating\, but still have pain or discomfort that can be distraction. In addition you may want to know how to work with your mind in meditation. This Introduction to Meditation might be just what you have been looking for. \nWhat we will cover:\n9:00 – 10:00 AM\n1. The standard meditation posture and variations. \n2. Various ways to more comfortably support your posture with an opportunity to try cushions\, benches\, and chairs. \n3. Individual review of your posture with ideas on how to help you sit with more ease. \n4. Ample time for Q & A. \n5. Teachings by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on working with your mind in meditation. \n10:00 – 11:00 AM\nThe Second half will be a period of formal meditation to put into practice what you learned\, followed by tea. \nYou don’t have to be a Buddhist to attend and learn how to meditate or how to strengthen your current practice. A donation of $10.00 per class is requested\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/introduction-to-meditation/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20180807T205908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T220327Z
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SUMMARY:Thargyen Class Canceled on Jan.16th\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Due to bad weather\, Rinpoche requested that Thargyen class on Wednesday\, January 16th\, 2019 be canceled.  He is concerned with unsafe road conditions\, especially for our Sangha members driving from Big Sur.   The class will resume next week\, January 23rd\, 2019. \nBest wishes everyone!  Tashi Delek! \n  \nAbout the Weekly Thargyen Class:  The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, also known as the Thargyen\, was originally composed by Ven. Gampopa (1079-1153)\, and presents all of Buddha’s 84\,000 teachings\, kindly organized into a step-by-step outline of the path to enlightenment. It is a foundational text in the Kagyu tradition. We are so fortunate that our resident lama Khenpo Karten Rinpoche has written a beautiful 80 verse distillation entitled Excellent Path of Freedom:  The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief\, translated into English by Jampa Tharchin. As Rinpoche states in his colophon\, it was written: “so that future disciples could know how to put all of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation into practice\, day and night\, in daily life…” Please join us for this very special weekly series as Rinpoche give commentary and teachings on his 80 verse composition\, with consecutive interpretation kindly provided by Jampa Tharchin.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/excellent-path-of-freedom-the-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-in-brief-2019-01-16/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20180408T154737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T222223Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special Monday evening when Rinpoche leads us in the chanted prayers of Medicine Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Healing). Medicine Buddha offers physical and mental healing\, protection from dangers and obstacles\, and helps living beings to eradicate the three poisons – attachment\, hatred\, and ignorance – which are the source of all sickness and danger. He is a Buddha Doctor\, depicted as having a dark blue (lapis lazuli) colored body\, this being an archetypal color of healing.  With his left hand he holds a bowl of healing nectars\, and with his right\, a medicine plant. Beginners to advanced practitioners are welcome\, prayer books are provided. Free of charge\, but donations are welcome.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-16-2018-04-16-2019-01-14/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support,Meditation,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181221T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20181203T195211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T195217Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Blessing of the Waters
DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will offer a Water Blessing Ceremony on the occasion of the Winter Solstice\, Friday  December 21\, 2018\, from 4:30pm to 5:00pm at Lovers Point beach in Pacific Grove. The blessing will honor all the earth’s elements as Rinpoche will chant to pray for their protection. This is a powerful and poignant way to gather in community and to celebrate the shortest day of the year.  Participants are invited to offer a group prayer with candles to welcome back the light.  Prayer copies and candles will be provided. The event is free to all. Participants are encouraged to bring flower petals to contribute to this beautiful and moving ceremony.  We hope you can make it!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/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:20181217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20181203T213204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T213209Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Rinpoche Amitabha Tsog Offering
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 17th is a special day in the Tibetan lunar calendar (10th lunar day)\, 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 an Amitabha 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!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/guru-rinpoche-amitabha-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:20181031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20181015T214220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181022T174437Z
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SUMMARY:Lhabab Düchen/Thargyen Class
DESCRIPTION:On Lhabab Duchen\, the effects of positive or negative actions are multiplied ten million times. It is part of Tibetan Buddhist tradition to engage in virtuous activities and prayer on this day. \nLhabab Duchen is a Buddhist festival celebrated to observe the Buddha’s descent from the Trāyastriṃśa heaven down to earth. According to legend\, the Buddha ascended the Trāyastriṃśa heaven temporarily at the age of 41\, in order to give teachings to benefit the gods in that desire realm and to repay the kindness of his mother by liberating her from Samsara. He was exhorted by his disciple and representative Maudgalyayana to return\, and after a long debate and under a Full Moon Buddha agreed to return. He returned to earth a week later by a special triple ladder prepared by Viswakarma\, the god of machines. This event is considered to be one of the eight great deeds of the Buddha. \nSince Lhabab Duchen falls on a Wednesday the night of Thargyen class\, the schedule will be: \n6:30 PM \nA shorter than usual Thargyen lesson. \n7:00 PM \nGuru Yoga Practice–Prayer to Japa Sangye Tenzin\, who is Khenpo Karten Rinpoche’s first root guru. \n8:00 PM \nLucky Pot!  Bring food offerings for all our gurus\, that we will share together after the ceremony.  If you haven’t been to a Manjushri Center Lucky Pot\, you will be delighted with the great food and the chance to meet and socialize with old and new sangha members.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/lhabab-duchn/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20180408T154737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181022T180037Z
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SUMMARY:No Monday Night Chanted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Rinpoche is traveling today\, so no regular practice. \nChanted prayers are an important component of training in spiritual life. They help us to still our mind\, connect with the Buddhas and receive blessings. Join us on Monday evenings as Rinpoche leads us in chanted prayers recited in Tibetan and English.  Prayers are typically those of Amitabha Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Light)\, but occasionally also Avalokiteshvara Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Compassion) or Medicine Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Healing). We imagine a world transformed\, purified\, and at peace.  Beginners to advanced practitioners are welcome\, prayer books are provided. Free of charge\, but donations are welcome.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-16-2018-04-16-2018-10-22/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20180917T235839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T213959Z
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SUMMARY:We're Having a Fence-Raising!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for a Fence-Raising! The fence will be constructed over the first two weekends in October. We will begin on Saturday\, October 6th after meditation around 11 o’clock AM at the Manjushri Dharma Center backyard\, 724 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove. We will continue the following day\, Sunday\, October 7th and the next weekend Saturday\, October 13th and Sunday\, October 14th. The project is led by Doug Gallant\, an experienced fence-raiser. \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED\nAll the construction will be done by volunteers. If you would like to be a volunteer fence-raiser\, jobs include: carrying materials\, setting posts\, nailing\, providing musical accompaniment\, documenting\, and making a great picnic for all participants. Please send your contact information to the Facility Manager\, Diana Slattery\, faithfulscribe@gmail.com. We are on our way. Turning an undeveloped lot into a space for more Dharma teaching\, meditation\, and you name it. We’re claiming the space! \nDONATIONS FOR MATERIALS\, BUY A BOARD!\nWe want to put our donors’ names on the fence! There are 91 boards in this fence. Each Board costs $5.00. There are 12 posts needed. Each post is $11.00. If you would like to buy a board or a post (or 2 or 5 or 10)\, just click the donate button below. Then email our Facility Manager\, Diana Slattery at faithfulscribe@gmail.com and tell her how many posts and or boards you would like to purchase and the name you would like on each board. If you would like to donate with cash or a check\, please write how many posts and or boards you would like to purchase and the name you would like on each board\, then put the donation in an envelope and use the donation box at the Manjushri Dharma Center. What a wonderful thing it would be to have many small donations all adding up to one sacred fence!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/were-having-a-fence-raising/
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:20180926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T072817
CREATED:20180807T205908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T184841Z
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SUMMARY:Class Canceled This Week\, Excellent Path of Freedom\, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief Will Resume Next Week
DESCRIPTION:Class will not be held this week as Rinpoche is in Portland on the annual Amitaba Retreat.  Class will resume next week.  \nThe Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, also known as the Thargyen\, was originally composed by Ven. Gampopa (1079-1153)\, and presents all of Buddha’s 84\,000 teachings\, kindly organized into a step-by-step outline of the path to enlightenment. It is a foundational text in the Kagyu tradition. We are so fortunate that our resident lama Khenpo Karten Rinpoche has written a beautiful 80 verse distillation entitled Excellent Path of Freedom:  The Jewel Ornament of Liberation in Brief\, translated into English by Jampa Tharchin. As Rinpoche states in his colophon\, it was written: “so that future disciples could know how to put all of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation into practice\, day and night\, in daily life…” Please join us for this very special weekly series as Rinpoche give commentary and teachings on his 80 verse composition\, with consecutive interpretation kindly provided by Jampa Tharchin.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/excellent-path-of-freedom-the-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-in-brief-2018-09-26/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion/Support
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180924T200000
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SUMMARY:No Monday Night Chanted Prayers\, Classes Are Canceled Today
DESCRIPTION:Class will not be held this week as Rinpoche is in Portland on the annual Amitaba Retreat.  Class will resume next week.  \nChanted prayers are an important component of training in spiritual life. They help us to still our mind\, connect with the Buddhas and receive blessings. Join us on Monday evenings as Rinpoche leads us in chanted prayers recited in Tibetan and English.  Prayers are typically those of Amitabha Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Light)\, but occasionally also Avalokiteshvara Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Compassion) or Medicine Buddha (Buddha of Infinite Healing). We imagine a world transformed\, purified\, and at peace.  Beginners to advanced practitioners are welcome\, prayer books are provided. Free of charge\, but donations are welcome.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/monday-night-chanted-prayers-16-2018-04-16-2018-09-24/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180916T170000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to the Asian Museum in San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:We are planning a sangha field trip to the Asian Museum in San Francisco on September 16\, 2018.  The current exhibit that goes until September 16 is called “A Guided Tour of Hell”. These are paintings made by Pema Namdol Thaye from an experience Western Buddhist teacher Sam Bercholtz had when his heart stopped for awhile on the operating table. Sam is a longtime Nyingma practitioner\, training under Trunpa Rinpoche\, then with HH Dudjom Rinpoche and Kyabje Thinley Norbu. He also teaches at the annual Ngondro Retreat held at Pema Osel Ling. The details: we will be leaving at 9:00 AM from the Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Avenue\, Pacific Grove\, carpooling if possible. Please RSVP to Bob Mueller\, muellerra@earthlink.net or 831.662.2418.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/field-trip-to-the-asian-museum-in-san-francisco/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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