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Shaping Space

SF Shambhala — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:20:00 -0700

The Buddhist Art of Modern Flower Arranging

with Alice Tarkeshi Sat May 26th: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Price: $75 at SF Shambhala Center / Sharchen Dzong 1231 Stevenson, off Gough Street just south of Market San Francisco In postwar Japan, Sofu Teshigahara, master of flower arranging in the Ikebana tradition, stepped out into the world of modern art with a more open and expressive approach... Read Shaping Space

Meditation in Everyday Life

SF Shambhala — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:12:00 -0700

Part of the Way of Shambhala

Meditation in Everyday Life Thu May 24th: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu May 31st: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu June 7th: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu June 14th: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thu June 21st: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Price: $100 at SF Shambhala Center / Sharchen Dzong 1231 Stevenson, off Gough Street just south of Market San Francisco Developing one's personal meditation... Read Meditation in Everyday Life

Introducing the Ziji Collective

SF Shambhala — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:05:00 -0700

A gathering of young meditators in Northern California

with Cody McGough and Alex Van Gils Sat May 26th: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Price: $10.00 at SF Shambhala Center / Sharchen Dzong 1231 Stevenson, off Gough Street just south of Market San Francisco Come meditate and celebrate the vision of enlightened society with your fellow meditators, artists, visionaries, and warriors! Sharchen Dzong will host an... Read Introducing the Ziji Collective

Running with the Mind of Meditation Clinic (San Francisco)

SF Shambhala — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:49:00 -0700

Sakong Mipham's Running Practice

with Kay Peterson Sat May 19th: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Distance running or walking is often the exercise of choice for reducing stress, bringing us greater perspective and connecting us directly to the wisdom of the body. The practice of sitting meditation offers similar benefits, helping us cultivate peace and nonjudgmental awareness. Uniting running... Read Running with the Mind of Meditation Clinic (San Francisco)

The Challenge of Money

SF Shambhala — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:15:00 -0700

A Shambhala Perspective

with Shastri Alan Schwartz and Dr Joanne Martin Braun Sat May 19th: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sun May 20th: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Price: $150 at SF Shambhala Center / Sharchen Dzong 1231 Stevenson, off Gough Street just south of Market San Francisco Bringing Gentleness, Strength, and Vision to this Practice in our Lives In this weekend program we will use... Read The Challenge of Money

San Francisco Tibetan Thangka Classes, M-Th

SF Tibetan Thangka Studio — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:24:00 -0700

Classes now available Monday-Thursday, 6:00-8:00 pm

San Francisco Tibetan Thangka Studio Karma Gardri is the traditional Tibetan Buddhist style of the Kagyu lineage. Classes taught by Karma Gardri Thangka master painter and author, Jamyong Singye. Singye was a monk at Sherab Ling and attendant to Kalu Rinpoche before coming to the US. Classes offered M-TH, 6:00-8:00 pm. Students can attend any day... Read San Francisco Tibetan Thangka Classes, M-Th

Chamtrul Rinpoche, Berkeley, 2012-06-07

Chamtrul Rinpoche — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:11:00 -0700

How Can We Join and Continue Our Dharma Practice From This Life In Our Next Life?

LOCATION: Shambhala ‘STREETSPACE,’ 2177 Bancroft Avenue, Berkeley 94704 DATE: Thursday, June 7 TIME: 7pm to 9pm TOPIC: How Can We Join and Continue Our Dharma Practice From This Life In Our Next Life? COST: The teachings are free of charge. Registration is not required. You may make an offering to Rinpoche at the end of each evening’s program to... Read Chamtrul Rinpoche, Berkeley, 2012-06-07

Chamtrul Rinpoche, San Anselmo-Marin County, 2012-06-06

Chamtrul Rinpoche — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:05:00 -0700

The Union of Generation and Completion Stages in Tantra

LOCATION: Jack & Judith Sonnabaum’s Home: 134 Laurel Avenue, San Anselmo 94960 TOPIC: The Union of Generation and Completion Stages in Tantra DATE: Wednesday, June 6th TIME: 7pm to 9pm NOTE: Chairs and some sitting cushions are available (if you can bring a cushion that might be helpful if there is full attendance). Parking on the street is OK but... Read Chamtrul Rinpoche, San Anselmo-Marin County, 2012-06-06

Chamtrul Rinpoche, San Anselmo, 2012-06-05

Chamtrul Rinpoche — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:56:00 -0700

Phowa Teachings

LOCATION: Jack & Judith Sonnabaum’s Home: 134 Laurel Avenue, San Anselmo 94960 TIME: 7pm to 9pm NOTE: REgistration not required. Chairs and some sitting cushions are available (if you can bring a cushion that might be helpful if there is full attendance). Parking on the street is OK but only on one side of the street. There has to be enough room... Read Chamtrul Rinpoche, San Anselmo, 2012-06-05

Chamtrul Rinpoche, Berkeley, 2012-06-04

Chamtrul Rinpoche — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:45:00 -0700

View, Meditation, Conduct and Result of Buddhist Practice

June 4, 2012 is a holiday called Saga Dawa in Tibetan: It’s one of the four major Buddhist holidays, it marks the Buddha’s Enlightenment and Parinirvana. It is an especially auspicious time to engage in Dharma practice and to receive Buddhist Teachings. Please join us on this special occasion! TIME: 7pm to 9pm LOCATION: Shambhala ‘STREETSPACE,’... Read Chamtrul Rinpoche, Berkeley, 2012-06-04

Heart Sutra, Concert, SF, Berkeley, 2012-05-06, 25

Jordan Rothstein — Sun, 06 May 2012 08:49:00 -0700

Trans-Oceanic Flight: Music of the Pacific Rim

As Asian spirituality and culture have grown in popularity in the Western US and as the Asian communities in California have grown, many composers have begun to explore melding Western and Asian influences in their music. In this exciting concert we will join together with the UC Berkeley Chamber Chorus under the direction of Chanticleer’s Matt... Read Heart Sutra, Concert, SF, Berkeley, 2012-05-06, 25

Gyalten, Calm Abiding Meditation, San Jose, 2012-5-5/26

Ananda Dharma — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:32:00 -0700

Calm Abiding and Nine Stages of Meditative Stabilization

Calm Abiding is a deep and profound ancient practice of meditation. Join Geshe Gyalten for seven sessions of instruction and practice on Calm Abiding. The course will cover the nine stages of meditative stabilization of the desire, form and formless realms. This series of classes is open to all beginner, middle and advanced practitioners, who seek... Read Gyalten, Calm Abiding Meditation, San Jose, 2012-5-5/26

Orgyen Dorje Den Matching Fund, Alameda

Orgyen Dorje Den — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:51:00 -0700

Donations to pay off ODD's mortgage will be matched.

A generous sponsor is offering to match donations dedicated to paying off ODD's remaining mortgage, allowing your gifts to double. Gyatrul Rinpoche has said that he has aspirations for ODD to benefit beings for a thousand years, and tells us to work together in harmony to enrich ourselves through hearing, contemplation and meditation and to create... Read Orgyen Dorje Den Matching Fund, Alameda

Kagyu Monlam, SF, 2012-06-29/07-01

Jordan Rothstein — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:25:00 -0800

Kagyu Monlam prayer festival

The Kagyu Monlam is an avenue whereby we can spread, at times of great need, the genuine spirit of love and compassion to all the people of the world, like a great ripple, first in Bodhgaya, then in Bihar, and so on. As we continuously offer these prayers for world peace, it is our intention and our wish that peace and happiness extend to all. -... Read Kagyu Monlam, SF, 2012-06-29/07-01

Four Dharmas of Gampopa, Leggett, 2012-07-27/29

Rangjung Yeshe Gomde — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:49:00 -0800

H.E. Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche

After years of prayer and aspiration, Gomde CA is excited to announce that H.E. Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche will be returning to our precious retreat land to teach on The Four Dharmas of Gampopa on 2012-07/27-29. May we all rejoice in this good fortune and gather together for her auspicious presence and teachings. Program: Four Dharmas of... Read Four Dharmas of Gampopa, Leggett, 2012-07-27/29

Are We Really Practicing?, Leggett, 2012-06-29/07-01

Rangjung Yeshe Gomde — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:42:00 -0800

Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel

Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel has studied and practiced the Buddhadharma for 25 years under the guidance of her teacher and husband, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. After meeting Rinpoche in Nepal, she became his first Western student. She has been intimately involved with Rinpoche’s work in bringing Buddhist wisdom to the West, in particular to the... Read Are We Really Practicing?, Leggett, 2012-06-29/07-01

Kumara Summer Program, Leggett, 2012-06/08

Rangjung Yeshe Gomde — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:38:00 -0800

Kumara Summer Program

We invite interested students to participate in the seventh year of the Kumara Summer Program, a combination of study, meditation, and service. The program offers committed young Dharma students an opportunity to spend the summer on Gomde’s beautiful retreat land in an atmosphere of practice, learning and work. This unique program is motivated to... Read Kumara Summer Program, Leggett, 2012-06/08

Tibetan Translator Program, Leggett, 2012-06-18/07-31

Rangjung Yeshe Gomde — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:34:00 -0800

Dīpaṃkara Tibetan Translator Internship Program

The Dīpaṃkara Translator Internship Program is an intensive program for intermediate level students of the Tibetan language designed to facilitate the transition from language student to translator. Interns will work alongside translators from the Dharmachakra Translation Committee on active translation projects, gaining hands-on experience working... Read Tibetan Translator Program, Leggett, 2012-06-18/07-31

Death, Dreams & Visions in Tibetan Buddhism, Leggett, 2912-07-20/22

Rangjung Yeshe Gomde — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:32:00 -0800

Tibetan Buddhists view the moment of death as a rare opportunity for transformation.

This seminar examines how Tibetans have used death and dying in the path to enlightenment and will focus on the various means employed by Buddhist practitioners to prepare for this crucial moment through tantric meditation, imaginative rehearsals, and explorations of the dream state. Jacob Dalton is an Assistant Professor of Buddhist Studies at UC... Read Death, Dreams & Visions in Tibetan Buddhism, Leggett, 2912-07-20/22

Kurukulle Teaching, Leggett, 2012-06-08/10

Jordan Rothstein — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:30:00 -0800

Lama Tsultrim Sangpo, Instructions on the practice of Kurukulle

Kurukulle, an important practice of the lotus dakini from the Chokling Tersar tradition, focuses on magnetizing the supportive conditions for the study and practice of tantric Buddhism. Recently a number of Rangjung Yeshe Gomde’s teachers have encouraged us to take up this practice which is beneficial both for one’s individual practice and for... Read Kurukulle Teaching, Leggett, 2012-06-08/10

Kurukulle Drupcho & Uttaratantra Shastra, Leggett, 2012-06-12/17

Rangjung Yeshe Gomde — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:28:00 -0800

Kurukulle Drupcho & Uttaratantra Shastra

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche will offer a three day Kurukulle Drupcho on June 12-14 and then follow with a teaching on the Uttaratantra Shastra on June 15-17. This is an excellent way to participate in the Kurukulle practice, especially following the empowerment and teachings given by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche last August. The Uttaratantra Shastra is a... Read Kurukulle Drupcho & Uttaratantra Shastra, Leggett, 2012-06-12/17

Ocean of Amrita, Leggett, 2012-08-03/04

Jordan Rothstein — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:21:00 -0800

Lama Tsultrim Sangpo, teaching on Ocean of Amrita

This weekend of teachings on the Ocean of Amrita (Ngakso Puja) will be led by our resident lama, Tsultrim Sangpo. Lama Tsultrim will explain the general structure and significance of this profound practice from the Chokling Tersar which combines the sadhana of Padmasambhava with that of the one hundred peaceful and wrathful deities of the Mahayoga... Read Ocean of Amrita, Leggett, 2012-08-03/04

Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Leggett, 2012-08-05/14

Rangjung Yeshe Gomde — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:20:00 -0800

Green Tara, Ocean of Amrita, Dzogchen

Green Tara: Treasury of Triple Excellences, Empowerment & Puja: Aug 2012-08-05/08, Sunday-Wednesday Ocean of Amrita Puja: 2012-08-08, Wednesday Dzogchen Intensive with puja: 2012-08-07/14, Tuesday-Tuesday Program: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche Teacher: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche... Read Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Leggett, 2012-08-05/14

Practice Compassion Through Vegetarianism

Jordan Rothstein — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:17:00 -0800

Buddha said a Buddhist should not kill a living being,

nor cause it to be killed, nor should he incite another to kill. - Dhammika Sutta A noble disciple … refrains from harming life, exhorts others to refrain from harming life, and speaks in praise of refraining from harming life. - Veludvareyya Sutta If people eat animals other people have to kill them. Buying animal foods encourages people to kill... Read Practice Compassion Through Vegetarianism

Heart Shrine Relic Tour, Soquel, 2012-05-19/20

Jordan Rothstein — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:41:00 -0800

Relics of Buddhist masters

A unique and precious collection of more than 1000 sacred Buddhist relics will be permanently displayed in the Heart Shrine of the completed Maitreya Buddha statue in Kushinagar. Meanwhile, the collection travels throughout the world to bring the blessings of the relics and the message of loving-kindness to people everywhere. more: Heart Shrine... Read Heart Shrine Relic Tour, Soquel, 2012-05-19/20

Heart Shrine Relic Tour, SF, 2012-06-01/03

Jordan Rothstein — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:40:00 -0800

Relics of Buddhist masters

Tibetan Thangka class, San Franciso

SF Tibetan Thangka Studio — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:59:00 -0700

San Francisco Tibetan Thangka Studio

San Francisco Tibetan Thangka Studio Class meets every Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm San Francisco Castro district Classes taught by master Karma Gardri Thangka painter, Jamyong Singye. Karma Gardri is the traditional Tibetan style of the Kagyu lineage. Beginners welcome. $150 per 6 classes. For more information: Lise Carlson Read Tibetan Thangka class, San Franciso

Open House and Dharma Talks

SF Shambhala — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:09:00 -0800

Weekly Dharma Gathering: A Public Open House

Each Wednesday: 6300 PM - 8:30 PM Food and Socializing at 6:30 PM at SF Shambhala Center / Sharchen Dzong 1231 Stevenson Street, off Gough Street near Market This open house is a great introduction to the Shambhala Buddhist teachings and is an opportunity to connect with other meditation practitioners in a relaxed, comfortable environment. It... Read Open House and Dharma Talks

Vajrasattva Practice, ODD, Thursdays

Orgyen Dorje Den — Wed, 12 May 2010 07:26:00 -0700

Ongoing Thursday evenings, 7-9pm

Please join the weekly practice of Vajrasattva to purify our minds of defilements and repair our samayas. We do the short Senge Don Chenma practice as well. This Vajrasattva sadhana practice is from Kunzang Nyima and has a special historical connection to Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche. It is concise and easy to practice, yet beautiful and complete in... Read Vajrasattva Practice, ODD, Thursdays

Free Meditation Instruction Sun & Tues

SF Shambhala — Wed, 12 May 2010 07:25:00 +0000

at SF Shambhala Center

Free meditation instruction is available every Tuesday night 7:30-9 and Sunday mornings. Sundays are Open House. Join us on Sunday mornings for group meditation practice, a dharma talk, and tea. 9am and ends at 12pm (Noon). Free meditation instruction is offered until 10am. A short tea break precedes the dharma talk. See the calendar. Tuesday... Read Free Meditation Instruction Sun & Tues

International Petition to Protect Lumbini's Environment

Jordan Rothstein — Sat, 01 May 2010 09:34:00 -0700

Buddha's birthplace threatened by illegal industrial development. Sign petition.

Dear Friends of Lumbini: The Lumbini Environmental Protection Alliance (LEPA) is writing to ask for your help in protecting Lumbini's environment and the health of its local population. As you may know, Lumbini is the birthplace of the Buddha and is situated in Nepal. It is one of the four holy sites of Buddhism, the other three being Bodh Gaya,... Read International Petition to Protect Lumbini's Environment

Welcome to BayVajra.info

Jordan Rothstein — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:00:00 -0700

BayVajra.info is a Tibetan Buddhism links list & events list for the San Francisco Bay Area.

You can read event listings on the site, or subscribe to a newsfeed, or subscribe to email. If you're not familiar with newsfeeds, click on Help at upper left. Read Subscribe to Newsfeed. Bay Area Tibetan Buddhist centers, practice groups and individuals can publish their dharma events here. Sangha social gatherings and fundraising events are good... Read Welcome to BayVajra.info

Subscribe to Newsfeed

Jordan Rothstein — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:59:00 +0000

Click orange icon in left column. Continue reading for more info.

What is a Newsfeed? What is RSS? Newsfeeds (RSS: Really Simple Syndication) are a convenient way to keep track of news and other rapidly changing content. Instead of checking many sites frequently, you view their collected headlines in one place. If something sounds interesting, you click on a headline and read the article. You can subscribe to... Read Subscribe to Newsfeed

Subscribe to Email

Jordan Rothstein — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:58:00 -0700

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Request a Writer Account

Jordan Rothstein — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:57:00 -0700

Groups or individuals can request a writer account, to post event listings.

Accounts are not necessary to read event listings, to subscribe to the newsfeed, or to subscribe to email. Accounts are only needed to post event listings. To request an account: Email me to request a BayVajra.info account. Include in your message: If account is for a center or practice group: Your name, email, phone, mailing address. Your center's... Read Request a Writer Account

Recover Your Lost Password or ID

Jordan Rothstein — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:10:00 -0700

If you have lost the password or ID for your writer account.

Lost Password If you have lost your password, go to Gandi.net/Login/Lost Enter your Gandi handle. Your handle looks like this: ABC123-GANDI. Click on Recover my password. Your password will be sent to the email address that you used to create your handle. When you receive your password, go to the login page. I sent you the login address in the... Read Recover Your Lost Password or ID

Using the Blog Editor

Jordan Rothstein — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:04:00 -0700

First read Set Your User Preferences. Then read here to get started creating event listings.

Use the Blog Editor's Built-In Help In the edit window, notice the big question mark at upper right. Clicking on the ? opens a small window that explains whatever is in the page you are looking at. Create an Excerpt In the Edit window, click on the Excerpt button. This will open the Excerpt box. Type a very brief intro to your listing into the... Read Using the Blog Editor

Guidelines for Listing Your Events

Jordan Rothstein — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:03:00 -0700

How to write good titles. Writing for the web. Keep the list easy to scan quickly.

Just Post Events Here This is an events list. Please publish your dharma events here. Please don't publish practice texts, poetry, transcripts of teachings, discussions, links lists, etc here. It's better to put those on your group's site. Keep it Local Event listings should be in and around the SF Bay Area, within reasonable driving distance.... Read Guidelines for Listing Your Events