Recent Posts by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche and the MDC Volunteers
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Blessings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama
During Rinpoche's audience with HHDL he was given a Buddha statue, a blessing and the request to offer a blessing to our sangha. His Holiness was also very pleased that we have completed the study
Rinpoche Returns!
After his extensive travels through a number of countries in Asia, Rinpoche has returned home! We are very pleased our precious Teacher and Guru is back in Pacific Grove!
Manjushri Dharma Center’s Healing Ceremony
This past Saturday, our sangha experienced a special healing ceremony for each of us, for Rinpoche's worldwide sangha, and for the entire suffering world. It started with Heidi giving a history of the MDC, followed
The Closet Purge
The Manjushri Dharma Canter is getting ready for our annual garage sale. We would love donations. If you're looking for help cleaning our your closet, we have some tips for you! Having moved several times
A Short Reading on Right Speech
The Buddha's first teaching after attaining Enlightenment was on the Four Noble Truths: suffering, its cause, cessation and path. One component of the path to end suffering is Right Speech which means "understanding the consequences
MDC Needs Your Help
A recent inspection of the Manjushri Dharma Center's heating system shows significant aging and rodent-related damage to heating ducts. For both temperature comfort and due to unhealthy infestation conditions, replacement of the old system is
A Message to My Dear Disciples of Manjushri Dharma Center
Benevolent Gurus, all Buddhas in actuality, Supreme Deities who I have practiced for a long time, Please grant blessings that there be no hindrances As I travel to India and other countries at this time.
Carmel Sambosa Field Trip
On May 19, about 10 of us from the MDC visited our sister sangha at Carmel Sambosa for a wonderful celebration of the Buddha Shakyamuni’s birthday. We were treated to settling with the ringing of the