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From The Heart, Concert, El Cerrito, 9/28

Jordan Rothstein — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:35:00 -0700

Benefit for school in Mustang, a remote region of Nepal.

Young Sakya lamas are some of the students at the school. Featuring Calvin Keys, Ricardo Peixoto Oliveira, Legendary Cuban Percussionist Walfredo Reyes, Tibetan Singer Tsering Wangmo, Ian Faquini, Jazz Bassist Peter Barshay, Masha Campagne, Brothers Calatayud, Pulse Brasil, Matt Baxter and many others. This should be a very special day. There's a... Read From The Heart, Concert, El Cerrito, 9/28

Transport & housing needed, Healing Chöd, 9/08-15

Jordan Rothstein — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:45:00 -0700

Two people with large vehicles needed to drive lama, nuns, monks,

6 people total. They need to be picked up from the airport, driven between where they are staying in El Sobrante, and Rudramandir in Berkeley where the events are, and driven to the airport when they leave. Also 1 person needed to take 1 monk grocery shopping sometime. Also someone from out of town who will be driving needs a place to stay. If you... Read Transport & housing needed, Healing Chöd, 9/08-15

Khandro, Berkeley, 8/23-24

Tendrel Foundation — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:37:00 -0700

Jetsun Khandro will teach on Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend

This program is a benefit for the Tendrel Foundation. The Foundation will initially identify means and tools to increase the quality of education available to Tibetans, starting in the Tibetan settlements in India. The first priority is to improve available arithmetic and math studies, starting at the elementary school level. We will seek to... Read Khandro, Berkeley, 8/23-24

Precious Rosary of Chöd, Tsewong, 8/23

Lama Jinpa — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:08:00 -0700

The Tsogley Rinpoche Trengwa is the the most comprehensive

and quintessential Chöd ritual, developed during the time of MaChik, nurtured by her direct lineage-holders and reaching its final form some hundred years later. The distilled essence of the teachings, meditations and practice of MaChik Labdrön, it is known and practiced widely by Kagyu and Nyingma practitioners alike. Spanning an entire day, it... Read Precious Rosary of Chöd, Tsewong, 8/23

Dalai Lama Movie Fundraiser, 8/23

Gyalwa Gyatso — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:24:00 -0700

The Unwinking Gaze offers a unique, behind-the-scenes insight into

the recent working life of Tibet’s would-be saviour and revered world icon the Dalai Lama. The Unwinking Gaze was filmed over a period of three years with exceptional access showing the daily agonies of the Tibetan leader as he tries to strike a balance between his Buddhist vows and the realpolitik needed to placate China. David and Goliath is... Read Dalai Lama Movie Fundraiser, 8/23

New Center Forming, Pema Wangyal, Peninsula

Jordan Rothstein — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:46:00 -0700

A center is forming under the direction of the extraordinary master,

Tulku Pema Wangyal Rinpoche. Tulku Rinpoche is the son and heart-son of Kyabje Kangyur Rinpoche, and the heart-son of HH Dudom Rinpoche, HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and Kyabje Trulshig Rinpoche--and is himself an inconceivably highly realized master. Tulku Rinpoche founded the 3-year retreat center in the Dordogne, in France, where he began... Read New Center Forming, Pema Wangyal, Peninsula

Spiritual Teacher

Gyalwa Gyatso — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:49:00 -0700

Role of Spiritual Teacher, Campbell, starts 8/12

Take the time to investigate the role of the teacher on the spiritual path: the need for a teacher, the qualities of a teacher, the qualities of a student, and how to relate to a teacher for greatest benefit in one's spiritual life. Consider the challenges we face when thinking of entering into a "guru-disciple" relationship and learn how... Read Spiritual Teacher

Three Purifications of Shri Heruka, San Jose, 8/5-26

Ananda Dharma — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:27:00 -0700

Geshe Gyalten teaches the Three Purifications of Shri Heruka.

Pre-requisite: Any Heruka or Chakrasamvara Empowerment This is the commitment for the Heruka Body Mandala empowerment and may be practiced by anyone who has received any Heruka empowerment. This class is 4 weeks, from Tuesday, August 5 through August 26 at 7:00 p.m. Ananda Dharma Center 122 North 5th Street San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 885-1522... Read Three Purifications of Shri Heruka, San Jose, 8/5-26

Mahamudra, San Jose 8/2 - 9/20

Ananda Dharma — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:05:00 -0700

Geshe Gyalten teaches simple, profound method to realize the nature of mind.

Mahamudra Meditation, the Great Seal (the quintessential teaching and meditation of the Buddha) is a step by step meditation practice on the mind through both Sutra and Tantra to bring about inner peace and satisfaction. This is an 8 week class. Classes from August 2 through September 6 will present this practice through Sutra and have no... Read Mahamudra, San Jose 8/2 - 9/20

Invite Khenpo Rigzin to Your Center

Jordan Rothstein — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:45:00 -0700

Rigzin Wangchuk has taught philosophy to tulkus, and helped start a Shedra

(College of Buddhist philosophy). He graduated first in his class, and was granted the title of Khenpo (Doctorate in Buddhist philosophy) by HH Penor Rinpoche. Khenpo Rigzin is from Bhutan, and currently is in India. He has lived in California, studying English. His goal is to become fully fluent, so that he can teach without translation. He... Read Invite Khenpo Rigzin to Your Center

Nature of Healing & Practice of Meditation

SF Shambhala — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:37:00 -0700

Thursday 8/07, Discovering Intrinsic Health, Intro to Contemplative Psychology.

July 17 / 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Price: $20 per class; $75 for a series of any five classes; $190 for full series The San Francisco Shambhala Center 1630 Taraval Street between 26th and 27th Avenues San Francisco Tel. 415-731-4426 Email: sf@shambhala.org presents a three-month long study on healing and the practice of meditation. We have both of these... Read Nature of Healing & Practice of Meditation

Dharma House: Meditation Instruction, Practice, Puja

Dharma Fellowship — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:27:00 -0300

Weekly schedule of discussion, practice, and teaching.

Calm-abiding meditation Wednesday evenings, at 7pm. Daily morning and evening puja. Informal Dharma discussion each Sunday when Bhikshu Karma Tinley is in residence at the center. Monday evenings at 7pm is dedicated to Vajrayana practice. Dharma Fellowship of HH Gyalwa Karmapa, Dharma House, 75 Hartford Street, San Francisco, CA Please Call... Read Dharma House: Meditation Instruction, Practice, Puja

Vajrasattva Practice, ODD, Thursdays

Orgyen Dorje Den — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:26:00 -0700

Ongoing Thursday evenings at 7pm

A dedicated group of students have been regularly doing the Dudjom Tersar sadhana practice of Vajrasattva known as Dor Sem Lama Chodpa: Offering to the Lama as Vajrasattva. This practice is replete with graceful mudras, inspiring tunes and comes from the wisdom mind of HH Dudjom Rinpoche - detailed and beautiful, but a bit complicated. It's open to... Read Vajrasattva Practice, ODD, Thursdays

Free Meditation Instruction Sun, Mon & Tues

SF Shambhala — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:25:00 +0000

at SF Shambhala Center

Free meditation instruction is available every Tuesday and Wednesday night 7:30-9 Sunday's 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 open house schedule with... Read Free Meditation Instruction Sun, Mon & Tues

Healing Chö Ceremony, Berkeley, 9/13-14

Jordan Rothstein — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:40:00 -0700

Cutting Through Obstacles, clearing negative karma.

Dungse Rigdzin Dorje & the monks & nuns of Zangdokpalri will perform the Healing Chö Ceremony. Sat/Sun, 9/13-14, 1pm - 5pm. Pre-registration is not needed. Bring a mat or blanket to lie on. Bring food or drink for the feast offering on Sunday. Donation: $195 for both days. This is a fundraising event for the Zangdokpalri temple in India.... Read Healing Chö Ceremony, Berkeley, 9/13-14

Pointing Out the Nature of Mind, Berkeley, 9/12

Jordan Rothstein — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:30:00 -0700

In order to practice meditation in the Dzogchen tradition,

it is necessary to receive pointing out instruction from a qualified teacher. This experiential teaching is called pointing out the nature of mind. Dungse Rigzin Dorje Rinpoche will teach based on the text Ah Ho Ye (Tibetan: amazing) from the terma of his late father, Kunzang Dechen Lingpa. Friday 9/12, 7pm - 9pm. Donation: $20. This is a... Read Pointing Out the Nature of Mind, Berkeley, 9/12

Katmandu Fall Festival, Sonoma, 9/13-14

Jordan Rothstein — Sat, 17 May 2008 23:05:00 -0700

Food, music, dance, photos, film. Saturday & Sunday, 10-5

KatmanduFallFestival.org... Read Katmandu Fall Festival, Sonoma, 9/13-14

Dalai, Sacramento, 2009

Jordan Rothstein — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 22:00:00 -0700

Dalai Lama will teach in Sacramento, and possibly Chico or Davis, in 2009.

Dates are not set yet. More information will be posted here as soon as it is available. Dalai Lama Fund Sacramento DLFSacramento.org Dalai Lama advocates vegetarianism Buddhist Vegetarian When Dalai Lama taught in San Francisco in April of 2007, I organized a group to hand out leaflets asking Buddhists to stop eating animals. We gave out... Read Dalai, Sacramento, 2009

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Jordan Rothstein — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:59:00 -0700

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