What's New...
Introduction to Buddhism:
A 6-Session Class
A 6-Session Class
Starts July 8
RigDzin Dharma Foundation is offering a series of 6 classes on the foundations of Buddhism. Each session is designed to encourage participation, stimulate inquiry, facilitate discussion, and deepen your understanding of Buddhist topics, such as the Four Noble Truths, Bodhicitta, the Three Vehicles, and much more.
If you're new to Buddhism or simply seeking to strengthen your understanding, this series is for you!
The class begins Sunday, July 8, from 10 am to Noon. Subsequent classes will be held every other Sunday, same time. Class dates are July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19, September 2, and September 16
Please note that participants are required to attend all 6 sessions.
Suggested donation is $60 and directly supports our Resident Lama Fund.
Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds!
Suggested donation is $60 and directly supports our Resident Lama Fund.
Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds!
Participants are required to pre-register by contacting the Center at:
505-401-7340 or buddhismabq@gmail.com
505-401-7340 or buddhismabq@gmail.com
May all beings benefit!
Chokhor Duchen
First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma
Monday, July 16, 6:30-8pm
July 16 is Chokhor Düchen, the Tibetan Buddhist holiday that celebrates the first turning of the Dharma Wheel.
This day marks the event in Lord Shakyamuni Buddha's life when he gave his first sermon on the Four Noble Truths at Deer Park in Sarnath. The Four Noble Truths are:
1. Suffering exists.
2. There is a cause to suffering.
3. There is an end to suffering.
4. There's a way out of suffering-The Eightfold Path.
2. There is a cause to suffering.
3. There is an end to suffering.
4. There's a way out of suffering-The Eightfold Path.
To celebrate this auspicious holidayRigDzin will offer Lama Chopa practice with Tsok on:
Monday, July 16, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Everyone is invited to bring a food or drink offering for the Tsok. Keep in mind that any Tsok offering should be purchased specifically for the Tsok and remain unopened until the celebration.
Chokhor Düchen is a million multiplier day...and a great day to practice!
Please join us!
May all beings everywhere and without exception benefit!
Happy Birthday to
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
July 6
His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama will celebrate his 83rd birthday on Friday, July 6.
On this day, lets all pray for the long life of this most sublime and precious master, who is an emanation of Chenrezig, Buddha of Compassion, an inspiration to so many of us the world over, and whose loving kindness we need now more than ever! His Holiness' long life prayer is:
For this realm encircled by snow-covered mountains
You are the source of every benefit and bliss without exception.
Tenzin Gyatso, you who are one with Avolokiteshvara,
May you remain steadfast until samsara's end!
You are the source of every benefit and bliss without exception.
Tenzin Gyatso, you who are one with Avolokiteshvara,
May you remain steadfast until samsara's end!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR HOLINESS!
May all beings everywhere and without exception benefit.
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...
Save the Date--Autumn Retreat!
Drupon Rinchen Dorje Teachings at RigDzin: September 21 - 23.
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...
"Prayer by itself is not sufficient to bring about peace of mind. What is much more effective is coming to understand the workings of the mind and learning how to tackle the mental afflictions that disturb it."
-HH, Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama
Emaho!
SUMMER TEACHINGS:
Ganges Mahamudra Pith Instructions & Chakrasamvara Commentary, Instruction, Empowerment and Retreat by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorje
Garchen Buddhist Institute, Chino Valley, AZ
June 30 – July 8
https://garchen.net/
Ganges Mahamudra Pith Instructions & Chakrasamvara Commentary, Instruction, Empowerment and Retreat by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorje
Garchen Buddhist Institute, Chino Valley, AZ
June 30 – July 8
https://garchen.net/
Summer 2018 Drikung Kagyu Three Year Retreat
Milarepa Retreat Center, Schneverdingen, Germany
Milarepa Retreat Center in Schneverdingen Germany announced the next Drikung Kagyu Three Year Retreat to begin the summer of 2018. Retreats are essential to deepening our Buddhist practice and meditation, and a three-year retreat is the wish of many serious practitioners. Enjoy the peaceful beauty at the Milarepa Retreat Center.
http://www.milareparetreat.org
Milarepa Retreat Center, Schneverdingen, Germany
Milarepa Retreat Center in Schneverdingen Germany announced the next Drikung Kagyu Three Year Retreat to begin the summer of 2018. Retreats are essential to deepening our Buddhist practice and meditation, and a three-year retreat is the wish of many serious practitioners. Enjoy the peaceful beauty at the Milarepa Retreat Center.
http://www.milareparetreat.org
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