It is often said that realization comes when the faith of the student meets the blessings of the lama–faith that arises from sincere interest in the Three Jewels as the guide on the path, faith that arises as the eager longing to pursue the path, and faith that arises when the dharma is known to be true.
Through Rinpoche's kindness, Drub Chhen, the most exalted level of group practice, will again take place at Rigdzin Gatsal this summer from August 25 to September 2. Registration is $175 for Chagdud Gonpa members and $250 for non members.
Practice texts of the Essence of Siddhi, a treasure revealed by H. H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, will be available for purchase at the retreat. Participants must make a retreat commitment for the duration of the Drub Chhen.
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The following are the remembrances of Mira Lopez, a 14-year-old student of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche who attended the 1989 Drub Chhen conducted by Rinpoche at Rigdzin Gatsal in Williams, Oregon.
Last year, Drub Chhen took place at the end of summer and lasted for nine days. About forty people arrived, which seemed like a perfect amount. It was fun pitching tents and setting up the shrine room.
It was a new experience for me, but everything went smoothly. Towards the end of the nine days I noticed that I was more familiar with the text and the procedures. I was very impressed by the immense concentration shown by some of the practitioners who did mantra almost without stopping throughout the nine days. I hope that someday my concentration will reach that level.
I had a great time; everyone was friendly and helpful. At first there was a little confusion until we all settled in; then everyone seemed to get into the rhythm of doing their own individual jobs as best they could. The main thing I had trouble with was waking up very early and going to sleep so late. Hopefully, this year I won't fall asleep as much.
Doing the lama dancing was exciting too. Since I'm not a very good dancer and didn't understand some parts of it, I had to have faith that Rinpoche and Lama Sonam knew what they were doing. Even so, I was very nervous, but having a mask on did help.
Each evening we had tsog, which everyone contributed to in some way. It was very funny how the dogs would not be seen all day and then would suddenly appear when it was time for tsog.
One of my responsibilities was to help take care of UrgyenTromge, Rinpoche's grandson. He came to the shrine room occasionally for teachings and initiations. Hopefully this year, now that he is older, he can come more often.
I had a great time at Drub Chhen last year, as did everyone else, I'm sure, and I sincerely hope this year's will be equally successful, if not more so.
It is often said that realization comes when the faith of the student meets the blessings of the lama–faith that arises from sincere interest in the Three Jewels as the guide on the path, faith that arises as the eager longing to pursue the path, and faith that arises when the dharma is known to be true.
Through Rinpoche's kindness, Drub Chhen, the most exalted level of group practice, will again take place at Rigdzin Gatsal this summer from August 25 to September 2. Registration is $175 for Chagdud Gonpa members and $250 for non members.
Practice texts of the Essence of Siddhi, a treasure revealed by H. H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, will be available for purchase at the retreat. Participants must make a retreat commitment for the duration of the Drub Chhen.
__________
The following are the remembrances of Mira Lopez, a 14-year-old student of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche who attended the 1989 Drub Chhen conducted by Rinpoche at Rigdzin Gatsal in Williams, Oregon.
Last year, Drub Chhen took place at the end of summer and lasted for nine days. About forty people arrived, which seemed like a perfect amount. It was fun pitching tents and setting up the shrine room.
It was a new experience for me, but everything went smoothly. Towards the end of the nine days I noticed that I was more familiar with the text and the procedures. I was very impressed by the immense concentration shown by some of the practitioners who did mantra almost without stopping throughout the nine days. I hope that someday my concentration will reach that level.
I had a great time; everyone was friendly and helpful. At first there was a little confusion until we all settled in; then everyone seemed to get into the rhythm of doing their own individual jobs as best they could. The main thing I had trouble with was waking up very early and going to sleep so late. Hopefully, this year I won't fall asleep as much.
Doing the lama dancing was exciting too. Since I'm not a very good dancer and didn't understand some parts of it, I had to have faith that Rinpoche and Lama Sonam knew what they were doing. Even so, I was very nervous, but having a mask on did help.
Each evening we had tsog, which everyone contributed to in some way. It was very funny how the dogs would not be seen all day and then would suddenly appear when it was time for tsog.
One of my responsibilities was to help take care of UrgyenTromge, Rinpoche's grandson. He came to the shrine room occasionally for teachings and initiations. Hopefully this year, now that he is older, he can come more often.
I had a great time at Drub Chhen last year, as did everyone else, I'm sure, and I sincerely hope this year's will be equally successful, if not more so.
It is often said that realization comes when the faith of the student meets the blessings of the lama–faith that arises from sincere interest in the Three Jewels as the guide on the path, faith that arises as the eager longing to pursue the path, and faith that arises when the dharma is known to be true.
Through Rinpoche's kindness, Drub Chhen, the most exalted level of group practice, will again take place at Rigdzin Gatsal this summer from August 25 to September 2. Registration is $175 for Chagdud Gonpa members and $250 for non members.
Practice texts of the Essence of Siddhi, a treasure revealed by H. H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, will be available for purchase at the retreat. Participants must make a retreat commitment for the duration of the Drub Chhen.
__________
The following are the remembrances of Mira Lopez, a 14-year-old student of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche who attended the 1989 Drub Chhen conducted by Rinpoche at Rigdzin Gatsal in Williams, Oregon.
Last year, Drub Chhen took place at the end of summer and lasted for nine days. About forty people arrived, which seemed like a perfect amount. It was fun pitching tents and setting up the shrine room.
It was a new experience for me, but everything went smoothly. Towards the end of the nine days I noticed that I was more familiar with the text and the procedures. I was very impressed by the immense concentration shown by some of the practitioners who did mantra almost without stopping throughout the nine days. I hope that someday my concentration will reach that level.
I had a great time; everyone was friendly and helpful. At first there was a little confusion until we all settled in; then everyone seemed to get into the rhythm of doing their own individual jobs as best they could. The main thing I had trouble with was waking up very early and going to sleep so late. Hopefully, this year I won't fall asleep as much.
Doing the lama dancing was exciting too. Since I'm not a very good dancer and didn't understand some parts of it, I had to have faith that Rinpoche and Lama Sonam knew what they were doing. Even so, I was very nervous, but having a mask on did help.
Each evening we had tsog, which everyone contributed to in some way. It was very funny how the dogs would not be seen all day and then would suddenly appear when it was time for tsog.
One of my responsibilities was to help take care of UrgyenTromge, Rinpoche's grandson. He came to the shrine room occasionally for teachings and initiations. Hopefully this year, now that he is older, he can come more often.
I had a great time at Drub Chhen last year, as did everyone else, I'm sure, and I sincerely hope this year's will be equally successful, if not more so.
It is often said that realization comes when the faith of the student meets the blessings of the lama–faith that arises from sincere interest in the Three Jewels as the guide on the path, faith that arises as the eager longing to pursue the path, and faith that arises when the dharma is known to be true.
Through Rinpoche's kindness, Drub Chhen, the most exalted level of group practice, will again take place at Rigdzin Gatsal this summer from August 25 to September 2. Registration is $175 for Chagdud Gonpa members and $250 for non members.
Practice texts of the Essence of Siddhi, a treasure revealed by H. H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, will be available for purchase at the retreat. Participants must make a retreat commitment for the duration of the Drub Chhen.
__________
The following are the remembrances of Mira Lopez, a 14-year-old student of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche who attended the 1989 Drub Chhen conducted by Rinpoche at Rigdzin Gatsal in Williams, Oregon.
Last year, Drub Chhen took place at the end of summer and lasted for nine days. About forty people arrived, which seemed like a perfect amount. It was fun pitching tents and setting up the shrine room.
It was a new experience for me, but everything went smoothly. Towards the end of the nine days I noticed that I was more familiar with the text and the procedures. I was very impressed by the immense concentration shown by some of the practitioners who did mantra almost without stopping throughout the nine days. I hope that someday my concentration will reach that level.
I had a great time; everyone was friendly and helpful. At first there was a little confusion until we all settled in; then everyone seemed to get into the rhythm of doing their own individual jobs as best they could. The main thing I had trouble with was waking up very early and going to sleep so late. Hopefully, this year I won't fall asleep as much.
Doing the lama dancing was exciting too. Since I'm not a very good dancer and didn't understand some parts of it, I had to have faith that Rinpoche and Lama Sonam knew what they were doing. Even so, I was very nervous, but having a mask on did help.
Each evening we had tsog, which everyone contributed to in some way. It was very funny how the dogs would not be seen all day and then would suddenly appear when it was time for tsog.
One of my responsibilities was to help take care of UrgyenTromge, Rinpoche's grandson. He came to the shrine room occasionally for teachings and initiations. Hopefully this year, now that he is older, he can come more often.
I had a great time at Drub Chhen last year, as did everyone else, I'm sure, and I sincerely hope this year's will be equally successful, if not more so.
It is often said that realization comes when the faith of the student meets the blessings of the lama–faith that arises from sincere interest in the Three Jewels as the guide on the path, faith that arises as the eager longing to pursue the path, and faith that arises when the dharma is known to be true.
Through Rinpoche's kindness, Drub Chhen, the most exalted level of group practice, will again take place at Rigdzin Gatsal this summer from August 25 to September 2. Registration is $175 for Chagdud Gonpa members and $250 for non members.
Practice texts of the Essence of Siddhi, a treasure revealed by H. H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, will be available for purchase at the retreat. Participants must make a retreat commitment for the duration of the Drub Chhen.
__________
The following are the remembrances of Mira Lopez, a 14-year-old student of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche who attended the 1989 Drub Chhen conducted by Rinpoche at Rigdzin Gatsal in Williams, Oregon.
Last year, Drub Chhen took place at the end of summer and lasted for nine days. About forty people arrived, which seemed like a perfect amount. It was fun pitching tents and setting up the shrine room.
It was a new experience for me, but everything went smoothly. Towards the end of the nine days I noticed that I was more familiar with the text and the procedures. I was very impressed by the immense concentration shown by some of the practitioners who did mantra almost without stopping throughout the nine days. I hope that someday my concentration will reach that level.
I had a great time; everyone was friendly and helpful. At first there was a little confusion until we all settled in; then everyone seemed to get into the rhythm of doing their own individual jobs as best they could. The main thing I had trouble with was waking up very early and going to sleep so late. Hopefully, this year I won't fall asleep as much.
Doing the lama dancing was exciting too. Since I'm not a very good dancer and didn't understand some parts of it, I had to have faith that Rinpoche and Lama Sonam knew what they were doing. Even so, I was very nervous, but having a mask on did help.
Each evening we had tsog, which everyone contributed to in some way. It was very funny how the dogs would not be seen all day and then would suddenly appear when it was time for tsog.
One of my responsibilities was to help take care of UrgyenTromge, Rinpoche's grandson. He came to the shrine room occasionally for teachings and initiations. Hopefully this year, now that he is older, he can come more often.
I had a great time at Drub Chhen last year, as did everyone else, I'm sure, and I sincerely hope this year's will be equally successful, if not more so.
