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Ven. Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin
Tseringma Empowerment and Teachings
December 7 to 9
Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin has offered our sangha a full week of dharma teachings, practice and empowerment to help us end the year on an auspicious note! On the weekend of December 7 to 9, Khenpo will bestow the Tseringma empowerment and provide commentary on Milarepa's teachings to the dakinis known as the five Tseringma Sisters.
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The five Tseringma Sisters were mountain spirits who once inhabited mountain peaks above glacial lakes along the border of Tibet and Nepal.
Subjugated by Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) in the 8th century, they became avowed protectors of the Buddha Dharma. In the 11th century, the Tseringma Sisters had three encounters with the great yogi Milarepa, as conveyed in the Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa. Wishing to test the resolve of Milarepa, they created apparitions for the purpose of distracting him from meditation. They were unable to cause any real harm due to the vows they made to Guru Rinpoche, and to Milarepa's profound realizations. Three days later they returned and humbled themselves before Milarepa. Again vowing to protect the Buddha Dharma they offered up their life-essence in the form of mantras and requested teachings. Milarepa bestowed the "Enlightenment Thought," and various Vajrayana practices along with candali and mudra yoga, two special practices of the Hevajra Tantra. Some months later, at the same location, the Tseringma Sisters returned and requested detailed instructions on the practice of Karma Mudra, which Milarepa consented to give. In his songs related to Tseringma, Milarepa taught one of the most profound views of Mahamudra. Tséringma is the leader of the sisters (as depicted in the thangka, right), and each has a special blessing power: long-life, wealth, magical ability, nutrition, and fortuity.
Tseringma is white in color and known as the Auspicious Protector of Long-Life. Please join us for these profound teachings!
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Retreat Schedule
Monday, Dec 3 and Tuesday, Dec 4 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm (Free)
Khenpo will continue his commentary on Lord Jigten Sumgon's Lam Rim root text, The Essence of Mahayana Teachings. This text contains teachings on the entire Path. It offers practical advice on conduct and transforming afflictive emotions in day-to-day life, as well as profound instructions on Buddha Nature and the ultimate state of Mahamudra. This text is appropriate for all levels of practitioners.
Thursday, Dec 6 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm (Free)
Khenpo will lead Buddha Shakyamuni Deity Yoga practice.
Friday, Dec 7 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Tseringma Empowerment
Saturday, Dec 8 - 10 am to Noon & 2 to 5 pm
Commentary on Milarepa's Songs to the Five Tseringma Sisters
Sunday, Dec 9 - 10 am to Noon & 2 to 5 pm
Commentary on Milarepa's Songs to the Five Tseringma Sisters
Khenpo will continue his commentary on Lord Jigten Sumgon's Lam Rim root text, The Essence of Mahayana Teachings. This text contains teachings on the entire Path. It offers practical advice on conduct and transforming afflictive emotions in day-to-day life, as well as profound instructions on Buddha Nature and the ultimate state of Mahamudra. This text is appropriate for all levels of practitioners.
Thursday, Dec 6 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm (Free)
Khenpo will lead Buddha Shakyamuni Deity Yoga practice.
Friday, Dec 7 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Tseringma Empowerment
Saturday, Dec 8 - 10 am to Noon & 2 to 5 pm
Commentary on Milarepa's Songs to the Five Tseringma Sisters
Sunday, Dec 9 - 10 am to Noon & 2 to 5 pm
Commentary on Milarepa's Songs to the Five Tseringma Sisters
Registration and Suggested Tuition Donation
Full weekend: $80
Friday evening: $25
Half day Sat/Sun: $25
All day Sat/Sun: $45
Donor Option: Full program at donor level: $100
This donor option is for those who are willing to donate a little more to help cover the tuition of those who need financial assistance.
Registration is at the door.
RigDzin offers a sliding scale available. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
Volunteer and Work Study Opportunities
RigDzin is always looking for volunteers willing to help out during teaching events. Tasks include cleaning the center before teachings, tidying during the event, providing lama meals, working the registration desk and bookstore, and more.
We also offer Work Study for students in need of financial assistance. For more information on both, please contact RigDzin at:
Phone: 505-401-7340
Email: buddhismabq@gmail.com
Friday evening: $25
Half day Sat/Sun: $25
All day Sat/Sun: $45
Donor Option: Full program at donor level: $100
This donor option is for those who are willing to donate a little more to help cover the tuition of those who need financial assistance.
Registration is at the door.
RigDzin offers a sliding scale available. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
Volunteer and Work Study Opportunities
RigDzin is always looking for volunteers willing to help out during teaching events. Tasks include cleaning the center before teachings, tidying during the event, providing lama meals, working the registration desk and bookstore, and more.
We also offer Work Study for students in need of financial assistance. For more information on both, please contact RigDzin at:
Phone: 505-401-7340
Email: buddhismabq@gmail.com
EMAHO!
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In Memoriam....
Steve Barrilleaux |
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Our dear dharma brother Steve Barrilleaux passed away the evening of October 30 after a long illness. That evening sangha members had gathered at RigDzin for Amitabha practice dedicated especially to him. At the end of the practice, we were notified that Steve had just peacefully passed away. Sangha members remained at the Center and offered Bardo prayers for Steve's journey to Dewachen, and Ven. Traga Rinpoche did phowa for Steve from Tibet. Steve's parting gift to us was an affirmation of the power of prayer and practice and the limitless love of the buddhas and bodhisattvas who come to our assistance when called upon. EMAHO!!!
Steve was a devoted dharma student and practitioner with a mighty heart. Despite physical discomfort brought about by Parkinson's disease, he always made the effort to attend dharma teachings at RigDzin. He also led meditation practice for elderly people at his apartment complex. But Steve's kindness and love for his friends and family was paramount. He never stopped being concerned about others. Over a one-month period before he died, Steve dictated the following message to share with his family and friends. He wasn't able to finish, but it is complete nonetheless:
Steve was a devoted dharma student and practitioner with a mighty heart. Despite physical discomfort brought about by Parkinson's disease, he always made the effort to attend dharma teachings at RigDzin. He also led meditation practice for elderly people at his apartment complex. But Steve's kindness and love for his friends and family was paramount. He never stopped being concerned about others. Over a one-month period before he died, Steve dictated the following message to share with his family and friends. He wasn't able to finish, but it is complete nonetheless:
This is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I used to think I had control of my life, but now I see that wasn't anywhere near the truth. I used to love to work. I used to enjoy being with friends. Now just saying these words makes me nervous. I know it's difficult to be with people--I am at a loss for words.
I can't sit down with each and every one of you and tell you how much I love you. This is a very difficult time in my life and I am sure yours also. Talking about dying is difficult. The doctors give me little hope. I am living in a hospice nursing home and find it hard to do things and impossible to do other things that I enjoyed and did before. As it is, I pray daily for each and every one of you. I think I've gotten the best end of these relationships, since I am getting the grace and divine energy from scores of people, while you're only getting the grace channeled through me.
I can't sit down with each and every one of you and tell you how much I love you. This is a very difficult time in my life and I am sure yours also. Talking about dying is difficult. The doctors give me little hope. I am living in a hospice nursing home and find it hard to do things and impossible to do other things that I enjoyed and did before. As it is, I pray daily for each and every one of you. I think I've gotten the best end of these relationships, since I am getting the grace and divine energy from scores of people, while you're only getting the grace channeled through me.
December 15, Celebration of Life
Steve's Albuquerque family is holding a service to celebrate and give thanks for Steve's life on Saturday, December 15, at 11 am at Trinity at the Marketplace located at 520 Chama Rd, NE, one block south of Menaul and east of Louisiana. Everyone is welcome.
December 18, Bardo Prayers at RigDzin
RigDzin Dharma will hold special prayers on December 18 at 6:30 pm to mark the 49th day of Steve's passing, as is the tradition in Tibetan Buddhism. Sangha members are encouraged to join us in sending prayers to Steve as he continues his journey in Dewachen. Please join us, either at the Center or remotely.
Steve's Albuquerque family is holding a service to celebrate and give thanks for Steve's life on Saturday, December 15, at 11 am at Trinity at the Marketplace located at 520 Chama Rd, NE, one block south of Menaul and east of Louisiana. Everyone is welcome.
December 18, Bardo Prayers at RigDzin
RigDzin Dharma will hold special prayers on December 18 at 6:30 pm to mark the 49th day of Steve's passing, as is the tradition in Tibetan Buddhism. Sangha members are encouraged to join us in sending prayers to Steve as he continues his journey in Dewachen. Please join us, either at the Center or remotely.
Steve's physical presence will be greatly missed, but we rejoice that he is no longer bound by the suffering of the body, and that he is resting in Amitabha's pureland of boundless love and peace.
Tashi delek, dear friend!
Tashi delek, dear friend!
May All Beings Benefit.
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Save the Date !
HE Garchen Rinpoche
teachings in Albuquerque
May 16 to 19, 2019
Stay tuned for more details in 2019!
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EMAHO! Sarva Mangalam!
Ven. Traga Rinpoche News
Venerable Traga Rinpoche just completed a retreat in Yolmo, a sacred part of Nepal. The above photo was taken upon his arrival in front of his retreat cave. Doesn't he look happy?!!
Check out this short video to learn some fascinating details about his time in Yolmo.
Rinpoche has returned to Tibet, where he will spend most of the summer in his village.
EMAHO!
In Addition...
December Practice Schedule
Check out our monthly calendar for the December practice schedule at:
http://www.rigdzindharma.org/calendar--events.html
Check out our monthly calendar for the December practice schedule at:
http://www.rigdzindharma.org/calendar--events.html
Seeking Donations of Gently Used Dharma Books
RigDzin Dharma will be holding a sale of gently used dharma books in the very near future (date TBD).
Please consider donating dharma books to this effort. All proceeds will benefit our Resident Lama Fund!
RigDzin Dharma will be holding a sale of gently used dharma books in the very near future (date TBD).
Please consider donating dharma books to this effort. All proceeds will benefit our Resident Lama Fund!
RigDzin Dharma on Amazon Smile!
RigDzin Dharma Foundation is now registered on Amazon Smile's list of charities.
If you are an Amazon shopper, you can shop through smile.amazon.com, and Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase to RigDzin Dharma.
Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/20-1923788 and select Rigdzin Dharma Foundation as your charity of choice.
RigDzin Dharma Foundation is now registered on Amazon Smile's list of charities.
If you are an Amazon shopper, you can shop through smile.amazon.com, and Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase to RigDzin Dharma.
Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/20-1923788 and select Rigdzin Dharma Foundation as your charity of choice.
Quote to Consider...
"All happiness and suffering relies on karma, cause and effect.
It's crucial to use the little time we have in this world to make our life meaningful."
It's crucial to use the little time we have in this world to make our life meaningful."
~ HE Garchen Rinpoche
May all beings everywhere and without exception benefit!
ANNUAL VAJRAKILAYA DRUPCHEN:
With H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and the Garchen Institute Lamas
November 10 – 18, 2018
Garchen Buddhist Institute, Chino Valley, AZ
https://garchen.net/
With H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and the Garchen Institute Lamas
November 10 – 18, 2018
Garchen Buddhist Institute, Chino Valley, AZ
https://garchen.net/
VAJRAKILAYA MONTH LONG RETREAT:
Led by the Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorje
November 20 – December 16, 2018
Garchen Buddhist Institute, Chino Valley, AZ
https://garchen.net/
Led by the Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorje
November 20 – December 16, 2018
Garchen Buddhist Institute, Chino Valley, AZ
https://garchen.net/
EXTENSIVE LONG LIFE CEREMONY FOR H.E. GARCHEN RINPOCHE AND WINTER TEACHINGS:
With H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and the Garchen Institute Lamas
December 29, 2018 – January 6, 2019
Garchen Buddhist Institute, Chino Valley, AZ
https://garchen.net/
With H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and the Garchen Institute Lamas
December 29, 2018 – January 6, 2019
Garchen Buddhist Institute, Chino Valley, AZ
https://garchen.net/
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