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SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse\, Special Prayers of Kuntuzangpo
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 11th\, there will be a partial solar eclipse at 1:02am Pacific Standard Time\, visible from northern and eastern Europe\, and northern parts of North America.  Such days are significant in the Tibetan tradition as “merit multiplier days\,” meaning that our intentions and actions are amplified by countless millions.  Practitioners are encouraged to set positive intentions and to act in accordance with love and compassion with special focus on this day.   After our regular meditation practice\, Rinpoche will lead us in the prayer called the Prayer of Kuntuzangpo (Tib. ཀུན་བཟང་སྨོན་ལམ་\, Kunzang Mönlam) — a famous Dzogchen aspiration prayer recited especially during a solar or lunar eclipse\, an earthquake or at the solstices.   Join us for this very meritorious prayer practice!
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/solar-eclipse-special-prayers-of-kuntuzangpo/
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:20180816T183000
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SUMMARY:Final Thursday Evening Thargyen Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Jewel Ornament of Liberation\, also known as the Thargyen\, was originally composed by Ven. Gampopa (1079-1153) and presents in one text all of Buddha’s 84\,000 teachings. It is a kind step-by-step outline of the path to enlightenment\, and a primary text in the Kagyu tradition. The 2018 book club commentary is a teaching by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche\, given over four months specifically for a western audience. The language is simple and the concepts are clearly presented. Using this commentary and discussing how to put the teachings into practice in daily life\, we will be well-prepared to continue our study once Khenpo Karten Rinpoche returns to teach his beautiful 80-verse summary of this seminal work. Details on the book club text and an outline of topics is below. Even if you cannot read the chapters ahead\, the discussion of each topic will help us to better understand the path of Dharma. Join us on Thursday evenings as we discuss the Jewel Ornament of Liberation. \nBook Club Book Details:\nJewel Ornament of Liberation\, commentary by:  Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche\, ISBN:  1-877294-27-6\nOriginally published in 2003\, updated 2014\, Namo Buddha Publications and Zhyisil Chokyi Ghatsal Trust Publications. \n \n  \n  \n  \nAvailable on Amazon (2014 update\, white cover) for roughly 30.00:\nhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8120836987/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nAvailable from Namse Bangdzo Bookstore (2003 version\, gold cover) for roughly 40.00\nhttps://www.namsebangdzo.com/Je_Gampopa_s_The_Jewel_Ornament_of_Liberation_p/12086.htm \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDiscussion Topics:\n\nChapter 1:  Buddha Nature\nChapter 2:  Precious Human Life\nChapter 3:  The Spiritual Friend\nChapter 4:  Instructions on Impermanence\nChapter 5:  The Suffering of Samsara\nChapter 6:  Karma and Its Results\nChapter 7:  Loving-kindness & Compassion\nChapter 8:  Refuge & Precepts\nChapter 9:  Cultivation of Bodhichitta\nChapter 10:  Training in Aspiring Bodhichitta\nChapter 11:  Training in Action Bodhichitta\nChapter 12:  The Perfection of Generosity\nChapter 13:  The Perfection of Moral Ethics\nChapter 14:  The Perfection of Patience\nChapter 15:  The Perfection of Diligence\nChapter 16:  The Perfection of Meditative Concentration\nChapter 17:  The Perfection of Wisdom-Awareness\nChapter 18:  The Aspects of the Five Paths\nChapter 19:  The Levels of the Path\nChapter 20:  Perfect Buddhahood\nChapter 21:  Activities of the Buddha
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/thursday-evening-thargyen-book-club-11-2018-08-16/
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:20180821T100000
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SUMMARY:Riwo Sangchod Fire Puja Conducted by Chamtrul Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Karten Rinpoche has invited his friend Chamtrul Rinpoche Lobsang Gyatso to Manjushri Dharma Center to give teachings and lead practices from Aug 20-22. Chamtrul Rinpoche will conduct a Riwo Sangchod Fire Puja on August 21 at 10:00 AM.\n\nRiwo Sangchod (“The Mountain of Burnt Offerings”)\, a term (revealed treasure) of Lhatsun Namkha Jigmed\, is a fire puja\, or smoke offering ceremony. Visualizing ourselves in the form of Guru Padmasambhava\, we recite his mantra and offer an array of aromatic and nourishing substances that have been consecrated\, such as incense\, medicinal plants and herbs\, the three whites and the three sweets (milk\, butter\, yogurt\, sugar\, honey and molasses) into a fire\, the smoke from which is offered to the Three Jewels (Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha)\, the Three Roots (Lamas\, Yidams\, and Dakinis)\, as well as to the hosts of sentient beings of the six realms. The practice of Riwo Sangchod is a powerful skillful method of paying back karmic debts to beings we have harmed in the past\, restoring broken precepts\, averting obstacles and negative influences\, and balancing and harmonizing the physical elements to pacify the subtle forces that causes natural disasters.\n\n\nAbout Chamtrul Rinpoche Lobsang Gyatso\nChamtrul Rinpoche is the recognized third incarnation of a great master of the Kathog lineage of the Nyingma Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Born in Golok\, East Tibet\, he receive monastc education and training\, first at the great Kathog Monastery (the oldest of the “Six Mother Monasteries” of Nyingma)\, and then at Sertha Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academy in Kham\, East Tibet\, renowned as the largest Buddhist monastic center in the world. There\, Chamtrul Rinpoche met and received the title of Khenpo from his Root Guru\, the non-sectarian Dzogchen master and Treasure Revealer Khenpo Jigmed Phuntsok Jungne\, one of the most beloved and revered masters of the 20th century. He was enthroned again as a Khenpo at Kathok Monastery. Chamtrul Rinpoche later settled in Dharamsala\, India and began giving teachings to many international students for over 10 years\, with his excellent command of the English language. Rinpoche founded Bodhicitta Centers to unite sangha around the world who study under his guidance.\n\nWe are very fortunate to be able to receive sacred Dharma teachings from such a highly qualified and respected master\, and that our precious teacher Khenpo Karten Rinpoche is making it possible for us to connect with Chamtrul Rinpoche’s wisdom body\, speech and mind.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/riwo-sangchod-fire-puja-conducted-by-chamtrul-rinpoche/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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SUMMARY:Public Teaching: The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma
DESCRIPTION:Khenpo Karten Rinpoche has invited his friend Chamtrul Rinpoche Lobsang Gyatso to Manjushri Dharma Center to give teachings and lead practices from Aug 20-22. Chamtrul Rinpoche will bestow teachings on the Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma.\n\n\nAugust 21\, 6:30 PM ~ Public Teaching: The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma (or simply “The Four Thoughts”) is a series of contemplations that are specifically designed to awaken in our mind stream a deep attitude of renunciation — a turning away from the worldly concerns and attachments that keep us entangled in samsara\, and a turning toward the Dharma which liberates us from samsara. In context of the Ngondro (Preliminary or Foundational Practices of Vajrayana Buddhism)\, one first contemplates The Four Thoughts\, which are found in all Buddhist traditions and are therefore known as the Common our Outer Preliminaries. The Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma are:\n\n\nThe Preciousness and Rarity of this Human Life\nImpermanence\nThe Infallible Law of Cause and Effect (Karma)\nThe Nature of Samsara as an Ocean of Suffering\n\nChamtrul Rinpoche will elucidate these basic yet profound teachings\, explain the benefits of meditating on the Four Thoughts\, and teach us how to integrate them into our daily life.\n\n\n\n\nAbout Chamtrul Rinpoche Lobsang Gyatso\nChamtrul Rinpoche is the recognized third incarnation of a great master of the Kathog lineage of the Nyingma Order of Tibetan Buddhism. Born in Golok\, East Tibet\, he receive monastc education and training\, first at the great Kathog Monastery (the oldest of the “Six Mother Monasteries” of Nyingma)\, and then at Sertha Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academy in Kham\, East Tibet\, renowned as the largest Buddhist monastic center in the world. There\, Chamtrul Rinpoche met and received the title of Khenpo from his Root Guru\, the non-sectarian Dzogchen master and Treasure Revealer Khenpo Jigmed Phuntsok Jungne\, one of the most beloved and revered masters of the 20th century. He was enthroned again as a Khenpo at Kathok Monastery. Chamtrul Rinpoche later settled in Dharamsala\, India and began giving teachings to many international students for over 10 years\, with his excellent command of the English language. Rinpoche founded Bodhicitta Centers to unite sangha around the world who study under his guidance.\n\nWe are very fortunate to be able to receive sacred Dharma teachings from such a highly qualified and respected master\, and that our precious teacher Khenpo Karten Rinpoche is making it possible for us to connect with Chamtrul Rinpoche’s wisdom body\, speech and mind.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/public-teaching-the-four-thoughts-that-turn-the-mind-to-dharma/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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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.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/excellent-path-of-freedom-the-jewel-ornament-of-liberation-in-brief-2018-08-29/
LOCATION:Manjushri Dharma Center\, 724 Forest Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
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