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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:20190615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T110000
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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:20190617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260731T164003
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190526T185428Z
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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:20190617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190617T200000
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SUMMARY:Saga Dawa Duchen\, "Great Occasion"
DESCRIPTION:This is the most important time of the Tibetan Buddhist year\, the 4th month of the lunar calendar. Saga is the name of the most visible star during the month and Dawa means month. It is during this special time that we celebrate the Buddha Shakyamuni’s birth\, enlightenment and parinirvana. \nDuring these days the merits of all of our positive\, virtuous actions of body\, speech and mind are greatly multiplied. This is also a time when any non-virtuous thoughts\, words and actions generate much negative karma. \nIn 2019\, Saga Dawa runs from June 4 to July 2. The 15th day of this lunar month\, Monday\, June 17\, is known as Saga Dawa Duchen which means “great occasion”. This is the single most important and auspicious day in all of Tibetan Buddhism where the merit of our positive karmic actions are multiplied 100\,000 times. MDC will celebrate this day with an Amitabha tsok offering beginning at 6:30 pm. \nA beneficial opportunity during this special month might be the motivation for all of us to renew or re-energize our practice. During this time\, one might do such practices as committing to reading a Buddhist book on a topic you have wanted to explore in more depth\, spending a bit more time each day on your meditation cushion\, and trying ways in which you can express more kindness and compassion for all beings around you. Specific activities that create much merit during this month include: visiting a local temple (such as MDC)\, making a generous donation offering\, and performing volunteer services for the Manjushri Dharma Center or another organization of your choice. \nStepping up your activities by creating a more structured practice period for yourself during this month will result in the creation of great merit\, benefiting yourself and others. Please don’t miss this opportunity to advance your practice during the most auspicious month of the entire Tibetan year. And we hope to see you at the Saga Dawa Duchen celebration on June 17.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/saga-dawa-duchen-great-occasion/
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:20190620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190620T203000
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SUMMARY:A Public Teaching by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche on "The Four Seals of Buddhism"
DESCRIPTION:As Buddhism developed and spread throughout the world\, many distinct lineages and philosophical schools emerged. While the various Buddhist traditions differ widely in their prayers and practices\, they are all unified by a belief in the “Four Seals or Characteristics of Dharma”: \nImpermanence \nEmotions resulting in pain/suffering \nEmptiness or Selflessness \nEnlightenment that is beyond concepts \nIn this public talk\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, a very caring and compassionate teacher in the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism\, will give a clear and accessible teaching on the meaning of the Four Seals and how to put an understanding of them into daily practice. \nWe invite you to take advantage of this special opportunity. Whether you are a Buddhist\, curious about Buddhism\, or have an interest in comparative religions\, this program will be very insightful and beneficial. \nKhenpo Karten Rinpoche was born in Nangchen\, East Tibet\, and received a traditional monastic education at several of Asia’s greatest Buddhist training centers. He suffered many hardships with the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Upon his escape to India\, Rinpoche was subsequently authorized by the Dalai Lama to come to the West and teach the Dharma. Rinpoche has groups of students in Europe\, Asia\, and North America\, and currently is the Spiritual Director at the Manjushri Dharma Center in Pacific Grove\, CA. \nSuggested donation: $20 \nAll are welcome to attend regardless of ability to make a donation.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/a-public-teaching-by-khenpo-karten-rinpoche-on-the-four-seals-of-buddhism/
LOCATION:Wave Street Studios\, 774 Wave Street\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dharma Class,Discussion/Support,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190621T183000
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SUMMARY:The Summer Solstice Blessing of the Waters
DESCRIPTION:June 21 is the Summer Solstice\, the first day of Summer. On this day\, Khenpo Karten Rinpoche\, a Tibetan Buddhist monk and the Spiritual Director of the Manjushri Dharma Center in Pacific Grove\, will offer a Water Blessing Ceremony at Lovers’ Point Beach. \n  \nThe blessing will honor the earth’s elements as we join in chanting a prayer for the earth’s protection. This is a powerful and poignant way to gather in community in celebration of the longest daylight time of the year and the recognition of the start of a new season. \n  \nParticipants are invited to share in a group prayer for peace and for the protection of this fragile planet. \n  \nCopies of the peace prayer will be available. You are encouraged to bring fresh flower petals to contribute to this beautiful and moving ceremony. \n  \nThe event is free to all.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/the-summer-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:20190622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T160000
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SUMMARY:Annual Medicine Buddha Festival and Cultural Fair
DESCRIPTION:Our sangha will attend the Annual Medicine Buddha Festival and Cultural Fair\, Saturday\, June 22\, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Land of Medicine Buddha Center. It is described as “an amazing daylong event full of blessings and fun for everyone!” \nThe day will include a Medicine Buddha Thangka procession at 11 AM\, music and dance performances throughout the day\, food (including momos) and drink\, information on Buddhist group activities\, a kid’s area\, and opportunities for shopping. \nFor those who want to carpool\, we will be leaving MDC promptly at 9 AM. \nAdmission is free.
URL:https://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/annual-medicine-buddha-festival-and-cultural-fair/
LOCATION:Land of Medicine Buddha\, 5800 Prescott Road\, Soquel \, CA\, 95073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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