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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!
Save the Dates!
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.
Please note that participants are required to attend all 6 sessions.
Suggested donation is $60 and directly supports our Resident Lama Fund.
Suggested donation is $60 and directly supports our Resident Lama Fund.
Participants are required to pre-register by contacting the Center at:
505-401-7340 or buddhismabq@gmail.com
Stay tuned for more details in our next newsletter.
505-401-7340 or buddhismabq@gmail.com
Stay tuned for more details in our next newsletter.
May all beings benefit!
In Appreciation
Shirley Lambert
Shirley Lambert
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Our dear dharma sister, Shirley Lambert, left her body on Wednesday, May 16, after a year-long illness, to journey to her new home in Dewachen.
Shirley was a remarkable woman and role model in so many ways. Generous of heart and spirit, she was forever practical and could easily cut through the nonsense to reveal the kernel of wisdom underneath. She was a devoted practitioner, regularly attended teachings with great earnestness, and radiated a quiet love. "I'm having a great day," was her usual response when asked how she was doing. Shirley was a core supporter of RigDzin Dharma Foundation for many years, as well as the Garchen Buddhist Institute. She served on RigDzin's board for years and was instrumental in our efforts to own our facility. Shirley faced her illness with great courage and prepared diligently for the day of her transition, as all good practitioners do. She had 100% confidence in Buddha Amitabha, and as HE Garchen Rinpoche has said, that's all one needs to get to Dewachen. Her physical absence leaves a giant gap at RigDzin, but we rejoice in knowing that she is with Buddha Amitabha and that she is always present in our hearts. Tashi Delek and Namaste, Shirley! We love you and miss you, and until we meet again... |
Om Amidewa Hri!
In Addition...
Yard Sale Results
Along with working to build community and gain merit, RigDzin's annual Yard Sale brought in over $500 to benefit our Resident Lama Fund! A big thank you to all who donated items, shopped, and showed up at the crack of dawn to help set up and in the heat of noon to help break down! Couldn't do it without all of you!
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...
"Compassion is of little value if it just remains an idea. It must motivate how we respond to others and be reflected in all our thoughts and actions."
- His Holiness Dalai Lama
Emaho!
June 9th and 10th The 5th Annual USA Drikung Kagyu Monlam with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche
Tibetan Assembly Hall, 5200 Huntington Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
The 5th Annual U.S. Drikung Kagyu Monlam coincides with and celebrates the anniversary of Lord Jigten Sumgon’s parinirvana. From Saturday June 9th, through Sunday June 10th H.E. Garchen Rinpoche will celebrate this event with us and offer ripening empowerment and liberating instructions on the profound Five-fold Path of Mahamudra, and Lord Jigten Sumgon’s spiritual songs about the Five-fold Path.
To register, please contact: Tze Zhan Monastery: phone (415) 876-0888; email – drikung.sfo@gmail.com.
https://garchen.net/
Tibetan Assembly Hall, 5200 Huntington Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
The 5th Annual U.S. Drikung Kagyu Monlam coincides with and celebrates the anniversary of Lord Jigten Sumgon’s parinirvana. From Saturday June 9th, through Sunday June 10th H.E. Garchen Rinpoche will celebrate this event with us and offer ripening empowerment and liberating instructions on the profound Five-fold Path of Mahamudra, and Lord Jigten Sumgon’s spiritual songs about the Five-fold Path.
To register, please contact: Tze Zhan Monastery: phone (415) 876-0888; email – drikung.sfo@gmail.com.
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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