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Rinpoche will offer the empowerments and teachings for the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro, a set of preliminary practices that comprise the foundation forthe entire Vajrayana path and a major part of the prerequisites to attend a Great Perfection (Dzogchen) retreat. Ngondro is a powerful transformative practice which purifies mind's obscurations and creates merit. It comprises extensive meditation practices and contemplations comprising refuge and bodhicitta, mandala offerings, and recitations of the Vajrasattva and Vajra Guru mantras. Receiving an empowerment from a qualified lama allows one to engage in these practices under the lama's guidance. Empowerment opens the path of practice to those who have a genuine commitment to engaging in the precious teachings of the Buddhadharma, realizing their own true nature, and using this realization for the benefit of themselves and all beings. The empowerment carries tremendous blessings through the direct transmission of wisdom, power and compassion of the enlightened beings and masters who have held the practice lineages. Following on from the empowerments, participants will have the opportunity to practice each section under the guidance of Rinpoche. This is an ideal setting for both beginners and those who have been doing Ngondro for some time; all would benefit from the support of a group setting. Requirements: There are no prerequisites for attending this retreat; all are welcome regardless of previous knowledge or experience. It is helpful, but not necessary, to have read one or both of Chagdud Rinpoche's Gates to Buddhist Practice and Jane Tromge's Ngondro Commentary. Please note that effective planning for Dharma events is always helped when people provide us with advance
notice of their intent to attend the event. For this purpose, we have set up a special e-mail address —
ngondro2010@gmail.com — and we would ask that you reply to that address to express your intent to
attend and if you wish to volunteer to help with putting the event on. We have a wide range of volunteer tasks
to fit people’s varying capacities to assist, before, during and after the event. So, if you wish to help
out, a little or a lot, please let us know as soon as possible.
Poster: click HERE
Registration form: click HERE
Contacts:
e-mail: ngondro2010@gmail.com OR call Daniele 668-6242
H.E. Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche June
June 20-23 2010
We are thrilled to welcome back Rinpoche whose last visit here was in 1992.
He will give empowerment and teaching on the Medicine Buddha.
to read about this eminent teacher, here's the link: http://www.yeshekhorlo.org/node/10
Lama Padma Gyatso September
Lama has accepted our invitation to return. Dates are being established. Lama will continue
teachings on Bodhichitta with reference to Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva.
Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche November
Rinpoche has been invited to return next fall when he tours the north.
...might have solved tech. probs....we'll try again...need someone to host in their home...call David (3933164)..
Suggested donation $10.00 - no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All proceeds go towards supporting the continuation of these online teachings.
Wednesday evening practices
403 Lowe St. @ 7 pm.
Red Tara concise practice
Come and practice with us!!
P'howa
Full moon - Tuesday, March 30th
6:30-8:30 pm
chez Sidney Maddison
8 Juniper Drive March 30 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 633-3363
*** empowerment required ***
Tonglen
Sunday - Mar. 7 (first Sunday of the month)
Swan Sanctuary, 403 Lowe St.
10am - 11am
New moon- Kangwa
Monday March 15th
text- Red Vajrasattva Fulfillment Rituals
time and place TBA
Bell, dorje, tsok, flower petals
**Vows of Refuge required to participate.**
Guru Rinpoche Day
Thursday March 25th
time and place TBA
texts: Shower of Blessings, Wish Fulfilling Essence, Galaxy of Heartdrops,
Protectors, Great Clouds of Blessings prayer
Bell, dorje, domaru, tsok offering
**Vows of Refuge required to participate.**
