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SUMMARY:This Precious Human Life
DESCRIPTION:From a Buddhist perspective\, we have hit the jackpot by being born human.  We have just enough suffering to make us long for a more stable happiness\, and just enough freedoms and endowments to allow us to pursue spiritual transformation.  By understanding the true rarity of our precious human life\, we can begin to make each day\, each hour worthwhile.  Every single moment of our precious human life has great meaning.   Join us for this teaching in which we learn to cease the day by understanding the immense good fortune we share as human beings. \nEvery day\, think as you wake up\, today I am fortunate to be alive\, I have a precious human life\, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself\, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others\, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.”  Quote from H.H. The Dalai Lama\n \nThis teaching is part of a  series given by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche based on his booklet “Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar.”  It follows the Saturday meditation session (which runs from 10-11) and is appropriate for anyone interested in practical ways to apply Dharma teachings to busy western life.  No registration required.   Suggested donation of $10.00\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.  We hope you join us!
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LOCATION:Villa Angelica Retreat Center\, 27951 CA-1\, Carmel\, CA\, 93923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Ngöndro:  The Kagyu Preliminary Practices Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Our mind is often compared to a field\, with the potential to bring forth a bountiful harvest of wisdom and compassion. For the seeds to grow as we listen to spiritual teachings and engage in meditation practice\, the field needs to be properly prepared. Preliminary practices serve to purify negative karmic imprints\, enrich our mind with positive potential\, and empower our mental continuum with blessings. Engaging in the preliminary practices serves as an invaluable tool to deepen our practice.  Khenpo Karten Rinpoche will present an overview introduction to the Kagyu preliminary practices known as Ngöndro\, along with an oral transmission blessing.  Participants are asked to commit to the full retreat in order to register.  Please bring a dish to share for a “Luckypot” luncheon on Saturday.  Consecutive interpretation will be provided by David Molk.  We hope you join us for this weekend retreat! \nSaturday & Sunday\, October 22-23\n 9am-4pm Saturday | 9am-12pm Sunday\n Location:  Manjushri Dharma Center\nRegistration is requested\n\nSuggested Donation:  $50.00 for entire retreat\, but no one turned away for lack of funds.  Donations can be made via the MDC website\, or in person upon arrival at retreat. \nFor more detailed information\, visit the Ngöndro Retreat webpage.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/introduction-to-ngondro-the-kagyu-preliminary-practices-retreat/
LOCATION:Villa Angelica Retreat Center\, 27951 CA-1\, Carmel\, CA\, 93923\, United States
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