Losar was celebrated for the first time in four years in Spokane. Immediately thereafter we moved to our beautiful new center which has a large shrine room to accommodate a growing sangha, a counselling room, family room, office, large kitchen and eight bedrooms. There is also a garden to grow vegetables and flowers and a vast view of the city.
Right after the open house celebration we were blessed by a visit from Chagdud Rinpoche, who gave many wonderful teachings, two empowerments and a public talk which was attended by about 100 people. While Rinpoche was in Spokane, he also bestowed a new name on the center, changing it from Padma Amrita to Padma Ling.
Plans for this summer include a Chod workshop led by Lama Inge and Lama Yontan July 26 to July 28. August 16-18 we will have a Ngondro instruction and practice weekend. Starting Wednesday, June 19th, we are adding beginning Tibetan classes to our regular program of study and practice. The ongoing schedule of Padma Ling is daily practice at 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekends. There are weekly Dharma teachings on Thursday evenings at 7:00, tsog feasts on all special days and public meditation on Sunday evenings at 7:00.
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Amrita, Chagdud Gonpa Foundation's Seattle center, enjoyed a very full four-day visit by Rinpoche in late March. We were given the opportunity to receive the Red Tara, Takhyung Barwa, and P'howa empowerments, and many people attended the full day workshop on P'howa practice. Rinpoche also gave a public talk on "Life in Relation to Death", which was very well received. (A professional quality video tape of this talk was produced and is now available through Tibetan Treasures.) Towards the end of Rinpoche's visit we were treated to some concise and extremely helpful teachings on Ngondro and Red Tara practice, which were like the icing on the cake of Rinpoche's always inspiring presence.
Amrita meets Monday evenings at 8 p.m. for the practice of Red Tara at the welcoming home of Richard and Susan Baldwin. We also gather together every other Friday for Red Tara and Guru Rinpoche tsog celebrations, and meet monthly for a full day of teachings and practice (Ngondro, P'howa,etc.) with the benefit of Richard's helpful direction.
__________
Chagdud Tulku 's presence in our area in March benefitted us in many ways. The sangha was able to receive teachings and the Takhyung Barwa empowerment we had requested that we might practice for the benefit of his longlife. Rinpoche was also present at the sangha meeting where we elected new officers and rededicated ourselves to dharma activity. The new officers are: coordinator, Chandra La Husen: treasurer, Fred Mallory : recording secretary, Marie Powell : outreach coordinator, Mark Poole : and publicist, Peter Moulton.
On behalf of the sangha, Lama Sonam has requested that Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche and Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche come to Dechhen Ling. In June Bhakha Tulku will conduct the annual Nyung-Nay retreat. Participants from last year's retreat were very moved by the profound purification of this practice involving fasting and silence. The retreat will be from June 21, Guru Rinpoche day, through June 26, closing with a fire puja in the countryside on the full moon.
Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche will be coming to Cottage Grove to give an Amitabha Pureland training from October 1-9. We will celebrate the annual Tara statue reconsecration over the Thanksgiving holiday.
In August Lama Sonam will be starting a weekly Tibetan language class and a class in ritual arts and torma making. Later this summer he will teach methods for supporting people at the time of their death. The sangha is very pleased to now have Lama Sonam residing in the center. His spontaneous teachings on the integration of dharma in daily life continue to inspire this sangha of householders.
On the weekend of September 20-22, Dechhen Ling will sponsor a MoMo booth at the Eugene Celebration as a fundraiser for the center. Volunteers are needed in preparation for and during that weekend. Call Dechhen Ling for more information.
Practice is done in Eugene Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., and in Corvallis, Tara Healing Practice Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. At Dechhen Ling, puja is done twice daily at 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Those of us who enjoy Dechhen Ling facilities appreciate this most holy place that has been blessed for ten years by the wisdom teachings of many great lamas. We hope that anyone visiting our area will come sit and enjoy the blessings of this place. For further information call Marie Powell at Dechhen Ling.
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By the inspiration and blessing of Chagdud Rinpoche, Rigdzin Ling has continued to transform at a swift pace. With spring has come the blossoming of Moonland, as the efforts which were previously directed underground towards the development of the infrastructure are now flowering above ground. Activities this spring primarily involved preparation for the Dudjom Treasures which necessitated completion of major portions of the infrastructure. The water system has been completed on the upper part of the land and there is now water on Moonland. A campground has been developed on a wooded hillside and a permanent bathhouse built adjacent to it. A large construction shed which will house heavy equipment as well as a woodshop was erected and served as the shrine room for the Dudjom Treasures. The Dudjom Treasures also required the construction of a temporary kitchen.
As we move into the summer, the blessings of the Dudjom Treasures remain fresh in our daily activity. The work that has gone on thus far has resulted from vast efforts of many generous supporters who have offered their time, skills and financial backing to the project Chagdud Gonpa has now raised the necessary funds to begin a sand and gravel business at Rigdzin Ling. This was made possible by a matching grant that was enthusiastically supported and matched by many contributors. At present, equipment for the business is being purchased and permit applications are in progress. As summer progresses construction will resume on Tara House, the site of a new Tara shrine and Rinpoche and Jane's new residence; the foundation to the Iha khang will be prepared and poured; the prayer wheel house built; the first staff house completed; and by the end of the summer the campground will be completely finished and available as a resource for Chagdud Gonpa members and interested groups for retreats.
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On March 8, Rinpoche met with his Bay area and Napa Valley students at a lovely reception in St. Helena, followed by a weekend of teachings on Guru Yoga. Rinpoche expressed his delight that weekly puja focusing on the Tara practice is being held in the East Bay (7:00p.m. on Sunday). The Bay area sangha is rapidly coalescing, and all members are pleased to have a regular session to meet and practice together. Rinpoche has named Kevin Arnold vice-coordinator of Bay Area Chagdud Gonpa, citing his enthusiasm and ongoing commitment to supporting the dharma. He can be called at (415) 839-3710 for details regarding practice sessions and other activities.
Construction continues apace at Ati Ling, where the roof is now up. Wooden posts, corbels and beams are being installed to support the distinctive roof overhangs and the interior walls are being framed as well. In the Napa Valley, weekly practice takes place at 10:00 a.m. Sundays in St. Helena (call [707] 963-8154 for details) and meditation class facilitated by Robert Racine continues Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Acupuncture Clinic (Call Ati Ling for further information). In Sonoma, meditation classes facilitated by Jon Weinberger take place Monday evenings at 8:00 p.m. at the Sonoma Community Center. Call Jon at (707) 996-4874 for further information.
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Los Angeles Chagdud Gonpa has had an active year thus far, beginning with two sangha events, a long life practice for Venerable Chagdud Tulku and a ngondro practice and discussion; and one public event, a viewing of the video, "Life In Relation To Death". Attendance has grown at Sunday practice and consistency has improved, often despite personal hardships (work, sickness, and distance). Since there has been avid interest in discussing aspects of puja, time has been allowed for questions specific to daily practice as well as ways in which practice can become ongoing in our everyday lives.
Seven Los Angeles sangha members were able to travel together to Rigdzin Ling to attend the Dudjom Treasures. It was a great fortune for so many sangha members from such a distance to have the opportunity to share in this profound dharma activity.
Rinpoche will be conducting a Bodhisattva Peace Training in Los Angeles from July 26 to 28. For information about that event, or to arrange to visit, share a cup of tea or join us for puja on Sundays at 11 :00 a.m. call Don Delaquil at (213) 754-0466.
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Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche, founder of Samye Memorial institute, a highly respected college of Buddhist Studies in Nepal, and of Yeshe Chokhor with centers in Hong Kong, Taiwan and New York, will be returning to the United States in the fall of 1991. Renowned for his mastery of the arts and poetics as well as Buddhist doctrine and meditation, Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche was found by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche and H.H. Khyentse Rinpoche to be an apt recipient of the most profound and essential teachings of the Vajrayana.
At the invitation of Chagdud Rinpoche, he has agreed to teach at all the Chagdud Gonpa centers during this visit to the United States. When he was here last year, those who had the good fortune to hear him teach at several of the Chagdud Gonpa centers were extremely impressed with his breadth of understanding, the precision of his presentation and his clear and classic discourse. A highly personable teacher with a strong background of study and practice, he is equally inspiring to both those new to and those familiar with dharma. For further information, see the Chagdud Gonpa schedule in this newsletter.
Losar was celebrated for the first time in four years in Spokane. Immediately thereafter we moved to our beautiful new center which has a large shrine room to accommodate a growing sangha, a counselling room, family room, office, large kitchen and eight bedrooms. There is also a garden to grow vegetables and flowers and a vast view of the city.
Right after the open house celebration we were blessed by a visit from Chagdud Rinpoche, who gave many wonderful teachings, two empowerments and a public talk which was attended by about 100 people. While Rinpoche was in Spokane, he also bestowed a new name on the center, changing it from Padma Amrita to Padma Ling.
Plans for this summer include a Chod workshop led by Lama Inge and Lama Yontan July 26 to July 28. August 16-18 we will have a Ngondro instruction and practice weekend. Starting Wednesday, June 19th, we are adding beginning Tibetan classes to our regular program of study and practice. The ongoing schedule of Padma Ling is daily practice at 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekends. There are weekly Dharma teachings on Thursday evenings at 7:00, tsog feasts on all special days and public meditation on Sunday evenings at 7:00.
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Amrita, Chagdud Gonpa Foundation's Seattle center, enjoyed a very full four-day visit by Rinpoche in late March. We were given the opportunity to receive the Red Tara, Takhyung Barwa, and P'howa empowerments, and many people attended the full day workshop on P'howa practice. Rinpoche also gave a public talk on "Life in Relation to Death", which was very well received. (A professional quality video tape of this talk was produced and is now available through Tibetan Treasures.) Towards the end of Rinpoche's visit we were treated to some concise and extremely helpful teachings on Ngondro and Red Tara practice, which were like the icing on the cake of Rinpoche's always inspiring presence.
Amrita meets Monday evenings at 8 p.m. for the practice of Red Tara at the welcoming home of Richard and Susan Baldwin. We also gather together every other Friday for Red Tara and Guru Rinpoche tsog celebrations, and meet monthly for a full day of teachings and practice (Ngondro, P'howa,etc.) with the benefit of Richard's helpful direction.
__________
Chagdud Tulku 's presence in our area in March benefitted us in many ways. The sangha was able to receive teachings and the Takhyung Barwa empowerment we had requested that we might practice for the benefit of his longlife. Rinpoche was also present at the sangha meeting where we elected new officers and rededicated ourselves to dharma activity. The new officers are: coordinator, Chandra La Husen: treasurer, Fred Mallory : recording secretary, Marie Powell : outreach coordinator, Mark Poole : and publicist, Peter Moulton.
On behalf of the sangha, Lama Sonam has requested that Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche and Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche come to Dechhen Ling. In June Bhakha Tulku will conduct the annual Nyung-Nay retreat. Participants from last year's retreat were very moved by the profound purification of this practice involving fasting and silence. The retreat will be from June 21, Guru Rinpoche day, through June 26, closing with a fire puja in the countryside on the full moon.
Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche will be coming to Cottage Grove to give an Amitabha Pureland training from October 1-9. We will celebrate the annual Tara statue reconsecration over the Thanksgiving holiday.
In August Lama Sonam will be starting a weekly Tibetan language class and a class in ritual arts and torma making. Later this summer he will teach methods for supporting people at the time of their death. The sangha is very pleased to now have Lama Sonam residing in the center. His spontaneous teachings on the integration of dharma in daily life continue to inspire this sangha of householders.
On the weekend of September 20-22, Dechhen Ling will sponsor a MoMo booth at the Eugene Celebration as a fundraiser for the center. Volunteers are needed in preparation for and during that weekend. Call Dechhen Ling for more information.
Practice is done in Eugene Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., and in Corvallis, Tara Healing Practice Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. At Dechhen Ling, puja is done twice daily at 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Those of us who enjoy Dechhen Ling facilities appreciate this most holy place that has been blessed for ten years by the wisdom teachings of many great lamas. We hope that anyone visiting our area will come sit and enjoy the blessings of this place. For further information call Marie Powell at Dechhen Ling.
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By the inspiration and blessing of Chagdud Rinpoche, Rigdzin Ling has continued to transform at a swift pace. With spring has come the blossoming of Moonland, as the efforts which were previously directed underground towards the development of the infrastructure are now flowering above ground. Activities this spring primarily involved preparation for the Dudjom Treasures which necessitated completion of major portions of the infrastructure. The water system has been completed on the upper part of the land and there is now water on Moonland. A campground has been developed on a wooded hillside and a permanent bathhouse built adjacent to it. A large construction shed which will house heavy equipment as well as a woodshop was erected and served as the shrine room for the Dudjom Treasures. The Dudjom Treasures also required the construction of a temporary kitchen.
As we move into the summer, the blessings of the Dudjom Treasures remain fresh in our daily activity. The work that has gone on thus far has resulted from vast efforts of many generous supporters who have offered their time, skills and financial backing to the project Chagdud Gonpa has now raised the necessary funds to begin a sand and gravel business at Rigdzin Ling. This was made possible by a matching grant that was enthusiastically supported and matched by many contributors. At present, equipment for the business is being purchased and permit applications are in progress. As summer progresses construction will resume on Tara House, the site of a new Tara shrine and Rinpoche and Jane's new residence; the foundation to the Iha khang will be prepared and poured; the prayer wheel house built; the first staff house completed; and by the end of the summer the campground will be completely finished and available as a resource for Chagdud Gonpa members and interested groups for retreats.
__________
On March 8, Rinpoche met with his Bay area and Napa Valley students at a lovely reception in St. Helena, followed by a weekend of teachings on Guru Yoga. Rinpoche expressed his delight that weekly puja focusing on the Tara practice is being held in the East Bay (7:00p.m. on Sunday). The Bay area sangha is rapidly coalescing, and all members are pleased to have a regular session to meet and practice together. Rinpoche has named Kevin Arnold vice-coordinator of Bay Area Chagdud Gonpa, citing his enthusiasm and ongoing commitment to supporting the dharma. He can be called at (415) 839-3710 for details regarding practice sessions and other activities.
Construction continues apace at Ati Ling, where the roof is now up. Wooden posts, corbels and beams are being installed to support the distinctive roof overhangs and the interior walls are being framed as well. In the Napa Valley, weekly practice takes place at 10:00 a.m. Sundays in St. Helena (call [707] 963-8154 for details) and meditation class facilitated by Robert Racine continues Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Acupuncture Clinic (Call Ati Ling for further information). In Sonoma, meditation classes facilitated by Jon Weinberger take place Monday evenings at 8:00 p.m. at the Sonoma Community Center. Call Jon at (707) 996-4874 for further information.
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Los Angeles Chagdud Gonpa has had an active year thus far, beginning with two sangha events, a long life practice for Venerable Chagdud Tulku and a ngondro practice and discussion; and one public event, a viewing of the video, "Life In Relation To Death". Attendance has grown at Sunday practice and consistency has improved, often despite personal hardships (work, sickness, and distance). Since there has been avid interest in discussing aspects of puja, time has been allowed for questions specific to daily practice as well as ways in which practice can become ongoing in our everyday lives.
Seven Los Angeles sangha members were able to travel together to Rigdzin Ling to attend the Dudjom Treasures. It was a great fortune for so many sangha members from such a distance to have the opportunity to share in this profound dharma activity.
Rinpoche will be conducting a Bodhisattva Peace Training in Los Angeles from July 26 to 28. For information about that event, or to arrange to visit, share a cup of tea or join us for puja on Sundays at 11 :00 a.m. call Don Delaquil at (213) 754-0466.
___________
Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche, founder of Samye Memorial institute, a highly respected college of Buddhist Studies in Nepal, and of Yeshe Chokhor with centers in Hong Kong, Taiwan and New York, will be returning to the United States in the fall of 1991. Renowned for his mastery of the arts and poetics as well as Buddhist doctrine and meditation, Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche was found by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche and H.H. Khyentse Rinpoche to be an apt recipient of the most profound and essential teachings of the Vajrayana.
At the invitation of Chagdud Rinpoche, he has agreed to teach at all the Chagdud Gonpa centers during this visit to the United States. When he was here last year, those who had the good fortune to hear him teach at several of the Chagdud Gonpa centers were extremely impressed with his breadth of understanding, the precision of his presentation and his clear and classic discourse. A highly personable teacher with a strong background of study and practice, he is equally inspiring to both those new to and those familiar with dharma. For further information, see the Chagdud Gonpa schedule in this newsletter.
Losar was celebrated for the first time in four years in Spokane. Immediately thereafter we moved to our beautiful new center which has a large shrine room to accommodate a growing sangha, a counselling room, family room, office, large kitchen and eight bedrooms. There is also a garden to grow vegetables and flowers and a vast view of the city.
Right after the open house celebration we were blessed by a visit from Chagdud Rinpoche, who gave many wonderful teachings, two empowerments and a public talk which was attended by about 100 people. While Rinpoche was in Spokane, he also bestowed a new name on the center, changing it from Padma Amrita to Padma Ling.
Plans for this summer include a Chod workshop led by Lama Inge and Lama Yontan July 26 to July 28. August 16-18 we will have a Ngondro instruction and practice weekend. Starting Wednesday, June 19th, we are adding beginning Tibetan classes to our regular program of study and practice. The ongoing schedule of Padma Ling is daily practice at 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekends. There are weekly Dharma teachings on Thursday evenings at 7:00, tsog feasts on all special days and public meditation on Sunday evenings at 7:00.
__________
Amrita, Chagdud Gonpa Foundation's Seattle center, enjoyed a very full four-day visit by Rinpoche in late March. We were given the opportunity to receive the Red Tara, Takhyung Barwa, and P'howa empowerments, and many people attended the full day workshop on P'howa practice. Rinpoche also gave a public talk on "Life in Relation to Death", which was very well received. (A professional quality video tape of this talk was produced and is now available through Tibetan Treasures.) Towards the end of Rinpoche's visit we were treated to some concise and extremely helpful teachings on Ngondro and Red Tara practice, which were like the icing on the cake of Rinpoche's always inspiring presence.
Amrita meets Monday evenings at 8 p.m. for the practice of Red Tara at the welcoming home of Richard and Susan Baldwin. We also gather together every other Friday for Red Tara and Guru Rinpoche tsog celebrations, and meet monthly for a full day of teachings and practice (Ngondro, P'howa,etc.) with the benefit of Richard's helpful direction.
__________
Chagdud Tulku 's presence in our area in March benefitted us in many ways. The sangha was able to receive teachings and the Takhyung Barwa empowerment we had requested that we might practice for the benefit of his longlife. Rinpoche was also present at the sangha meeting where we elected new officers and rededicated ourselves to dharma activity. The new officers are: coordinator, Chandra La Husen: treasurer, Fred Mallory : recording secretary, Marie Powell : outreach coordinator, Mark Poole : and publicist, Peter Moulton.
On behalf of the sangha, Lama Sonam has requested that Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche and Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche come to Dechhen Ling. In June Bhakha Tulku will conduct the annual Nyung-Nay retreat. Participants from last year's retreat were very moved by the profound purification of this practice involving fasting and silence. The retreat will be from June 21, Guru Rinpoche day, through June 26, closing with a fire puja in the countryside on the full moon.
Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche will be coming to Cottage Grove to give an Amitabha Pureland training from October 1-9. We will celebrate the annual Tara statue reconsecration over the Thanksgiving holiday.
In August Lama Sonam will be starting a weekly Tibetan language class and a class in ritual arts and torma making. Later this summer he will teach methods for supporting people at the time of their death. The sangha is very pleased to now have Lama Sonam residing in the center. His spontaneous teachings on the integration of dharma in daily life continue to inspire this sangha of householders.
On the weekend of September 20-22, Dechhen Ling will sponsor a MoMo booth at the Eugene Celebration as a fundraiser for the center. Volunteers are needed in preparation for and during that weekend. Call Dechhen Ling for more information.
Practice is done in Eugene Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., and in Corvallis, Tara Healing Practice Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. At Dechhen Ling, puja is done twice daily at 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Those of us who enjoy Dechhen Ling facilities appreciate this most holy place that has been blessed for ten years by the wisdom teachings of many great lamas. We hope that anyone visiting our area will come sit and enjoy the blessings of this place. For further information call Marie Powell at Dechhen Ling.
__________
By the inspiration and blessing of Chagdud Rinpoche, Rigdzin Ling has continued to transform at a swift pace. With spring has come the blossoming of Moonland, as the efforts which were previously directed underground towards the development of the infrastructure are now flowering above ground. Activities this spring primarily involved preparation for the Dudjom Treasures which necessitated completion of major portions of the infrastructure. The water system has been completed on the upper part of the land and there is now water on Moonland. A campground has been developed on a wooded hillside and a permanent bathhouse built adjacent to it. A large construction shed which will house heavy equipment as well as a woodshop was erected and served as the shrine room for the Dudjom Treasures. The Dudjom Treasures also required the construction of a temporary kitchen.
As we move into the summer, the blessings of the Dudjom Treasures remain fresh in our daily activity. The work that has gone on thus far has resulted from vast efforts of many generous supporters who have offered their time, skills and financial backing to the project Chagdud Gonpa has now raised the necessary funds to begin a sand and gravel business at Rigdzin Ling. This was made possible by a matching grant that was enthusiastically supported and matched by many contributors. At present, equipment for the business is being purchased and permit applications are in progress. As summer progresses construction will resume on Tara House, the site of a new Tara shrine and Rinpoche and Jane's new residence; the foundation to the Iha khang will be prepared and poured; the prayer wheel house built; the first staff house completed; and by the end of the summer the campground will be completely finished and available as a resource for Chagdud Gonpa members and interested groups for retreats.
__________
On March 8, Rinpoche met with his Bay area and Napa Valley students at a lovely reception in St. Helena, followed by a weekend of teachings on Guru Yoga. Rinpoche expressed his delight that weekly puja focusing on the Tara practice is being held in the East Bay (7:00p.m. on Sunday). The Bay area sangha is rapidly coalescing, and all members are pleased to have a regular session to meet and practice together. Rinpoche has named Kevin Arnold vice-coordinator of Bay Area Chagdud Gonpa, citing his enthusiasm and ongoing commitment to supporting the dharma. He can be called at (415) 839-3710 for details regarding practice sessions and other activities.
Construction continues apace at Ati Ling, where the roof is now up. Wooden posts, corbels and beams are being installed to support the distinctive roof overhangs and the interior walls are being framed as well. In the Napa Valley, weekly practice takes place at 10:00 a.m. Sundays in St. Helena (call [707] 963-8154 for details) and meditation class facilitated by Robert Racine continues Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Acupuncture Clinic (Call Ati Ling for further information). In Sonoma, meditation classes facilitated by Jon Weinberger take place Monday evenings at 8:00 p.m. at the Sonoma Community Center. Call Jon at (707) 996-4874 for further information.
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Los Angeles Chagdud Gonpa has had an active year thus far, beginning with two sangha events, a long life practice for Venerable Chagdud Tulku and a ngondro practice and discussion; and one public event, a viewing of the video, "Life In Relation To Death". Attendance has grown at Sunday practice and consistency has improved, often despite personal hardships (work, sickness, and distance). Since there has been avid interest in discussing aspects of puja, time has been allowed for questions specific to daily practice as well as ways in which practice can become ongoing in our everyday lives.
Seven Los Angeles sangha members were able to travel together to Rigdzin Ling to attend the Dudjom Treasures. It was a great fortune for so many sangha members from such a distance to have the opportunity to share in this profound dharma activity.
Rinpoche will be conducting a Bodhisattva Peace Training in Los Angeles from July 26 to 28. For information about that event, or to arrange to visit, share a cup of tea or join us for puja on Sundays at 11 :00 a.m. call Don Delaquil at (213) 754-0466.
___________
Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche, founder of Samye Memorial institute, a highly respected college of Buddhist Studies in Nepal, and of Yeshe Chokhor with centers in Hong Kong, Taiwan and New York, will be returning to the United States in the fall of 1991. Renowned for his mastery of the arts and poetics as well as Buddhist doctrine and meditation, Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche was found by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche and H.H. Khyentse Rinpoche to be an apt recipient of the most profound and essential teachings of the Vajrayana.
At the invitation of Chagdud Rinpoche, he has agreed to teach at all the Chagdud Gonpa centers during this visit to the United States. When he was here last year, those who had the good fortune to hear him teach at several of the Chagdud Gonpa centers were extremely impressed with his breadth of understanding, the precision of his presentation and his clear and classic discourse. A highly personable teacher with a strong background of study and practice, he is equally inspiring to both those new to and those familiar with dharma. For further information, see the Chagdud Gonpa schedule in this newsletter.
Losar was celebrated for the first time in four years in Spokane. Immediately thereafter we moved to our beautiful new center which has a large shrine room to accommodate a growing sangha, a counselling room, family room, office, large kitchen and eight bedrooms. There is also a garden to grow vegetables and flowers and a vast view of the city.
Right after the open house celebration we were blessed by a visit from Chagdud Rinpoche, who gave many wonderful teachings, two empowerments and a public talk which was attended by about 100 people. While Rinpoche was in Spokane, he also bestowed a new name on the center, changing it from Padma Amrita to Padma Ling.
Plans for this summer include a Chod workshop led by Lama Inge and Lama Yontan July 26 to July 28. August 16-18 we will have a Ngondro instruction and practice weekend. Starting Wednesday, June 19th, we are adding beginning Tibetan classes to our regular program of study and practice. The ongoing schedule of Padma Ling is daily practice at 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekends. There are weekly Dharma teachings on Thursday evenings at 7:00, tsog feasts on all special days and public meditation on Sunday evenings at 7:00.
__________
Amrita, Chagdud Gonpa Foundation's Seattle center, enjoyed a very full four-day visit by Rinpoche in late March. We were given the opportunity to receive the Red Tara, Takhyung Barwa, and P'howa empowerments, and many people attended the full day workshop on P'howa practice. Rinpoche also gave a public talk on "Life in Relation to Death", which was very well received. (A professional quality video tape of this talk was produced and is now available through Tibetan Treasures.) Towards the end of Rinpoche's visit we were treated to some concise and extremely helpful teachings on Ngondro and Red Tara practice, which were like the icing on the cake of Rinpoche's always inspiring presence.
Amrita meets Monday evenings at 8 p.m. for the practice of Red Tara at the welcoming home of Richard and Susan Baldwin. We also gather together every other Friday for Red Tara and Guru Rinpoche tsog celebrations, and meet monthly for a full day of teachings and practice (Ngondro, P'howa,etc.) with the benefit of Richard's helpful direction.
__________
Chagdud Tulku 's presence in our area in March benefitted us in many ways. The sangha was able to receive teachings and the Takhyung Barwa empowerment we had requested that we might practice for the benefit of his longlife. Rinpoche was also present at the sangha meeting where we elected new officers and rededicated ourselves to dharma activity. The new officers are: coordinator, Chandra La Husen: treasurer, Fred Mallory : recording secretary, Marie Powell : outreach coordinator, Mark Poole : and publicist, Peter Moulton.
On behalf of the sangha, Lama Sonam has requested that Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche and Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche come to Dechhen Ling. In June Bhakha Tulku will conduct the annual Nyung-Nay retreat. Participants from last year's retreat were very moved by the profound purification of this practice involving fasting and silence. The retreat will be from June 21, Guru Rinpoche day, through June 26, closing with a fire puja in the countryside on the full moon.
Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche will be coming to Cottage Grove to give an Amitabha Pureland training from October 1-9. We will celebrate the annual Tara statue reconsecration over the Thanksgiving holiday.
In August Lama Sonam will be starting a weekly Tibetan language class and a class in ritual arts and torma making. Later this summer he will teach methods for supporting people at the time of their death. The sangha is very pleased to now have Lama Sonam residing in the center. His spontaneous teachings on the integration of dharma in daily life continue to inspire this sangha of householders.
On the weekend of September 20-22, Dechhen Ling will sponsor a MoMo booth at the Eugene Celebration as a fundraiser for the center. Volunteers are needed in preparation for and during that weekend. Call Dechhen Ling for more information.
Practice is done in Eugene Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., and in Corvallis, Tara Healing Practice Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. At Dechhen Ling, puja is done twice daily at 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Those of us who enjoy Dechhen Ling facilities appreciate this most holy place that has been blessed for ten years by the wisdom teachings of many great lamas. We hope that anyone visiting our area will come sit and enjoy the blessings of this place. For further information call Marie Powell at Dechhen Ling.
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By the inspiration and blessing of Chagdud Rinpoche, Rigdzin Ling has continued to transform at a swift pace. With spring has come the blossoming of Moonland, as the efforts which were previously directed underground towards the development of the infrastructure are now flowering above ground. Activities this spring primarily involved preparation for the Dudjom Treasures which necessitated completion of major portions of the infrastructure. The water system has been completed on the upper part of the land and there is now water on Moonland. A campground has been developed on a wooded hillside and a permanent bathhouse built adjacent to it. A large construction shed which will house heavy equipment as well as a woodshop was erected and served as the shrine room for the Dudjom Treasures. The Dudjom Treasures also required the construction of a temporary kitchen.
As we move into the summer, the blessings of the Dudjom Treasures remain fresh in our daily activity. The work that has gone on thus far has resulted from vast efforts of many generous supporters who have offered their time, skills and financial backing to the project Chagdud Gonpa has now raised the necessary funds to begin a sand and gravel business at Rigdzin Ling. This was made possible by a matching grant that was enthusiastically supported and matched by many contributors. At present, equipment for the business is being purchased and permit applications are in progress. As summer progresses construction will resume on Tara House, the site of a new Tara shrine and Rinpoche and Jane's new residence; the foundation to the Iha khang will be prepared and poured; the prayer wheel house built; the first staff house completed; and by the end of the summer the campground will be completely finished and available as a resource for Chagdud Gonpa members and interested groups for retreats.
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On March 8, Rinpoche met with his Bay area and Napa Valley students at a lovely reception in St. Helena, followed by a weekend of teachings on Guru Yoga. Rinpoche expressed his delight that weekly puja focusing on the Tara practice is being held in the East Bay (7:00p.m. on Sunday). The Bay area sangha is rapidly coalescing, and all members are pleased to have a regular session to meet and practice together. Rinpoche has named Kevin Arnold vice-coordinator of Bay Area Chagdud Gonpa, citing his enthusiasm and ongoing commitment to supporting the dharma. He can be called at (415) 839-3710 for details regarding practice sessions and other activities.
Construction continues apace at Ati Ling, where the roof is now up. Wooden posts, corbels and beams are being installed to support the distinctive roof overhangs and the interior walls are being framed as well. In the Napa Valley, weekly practice takes place at 10:00 a.m. Sundays in St. Helena (call [707] 963-8154 for details) and meditation class facilitated by Robert Racine continues Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Acupuncture Clinic (Call Ati Ling for further information). In Sonoma, meditation classes facilitated by Jon Weinberger take place Monday evenings at 8:00 p.m. at the Sonoma Community Center. Call Jon at (707) 996-4874 for further information.
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Los Angeles Chagdud Gonpa has had an active year thus far, beginning with two sangha events, a long life practice for Venerable Chagdud Tulku and a ngondro practice and discussion; and one public event, a viewing of the video, "Life In Relation To Death". Attendance has grown at Sunday practice and consistency has improved, often despite personal hardships (work, sickness, and distance). Since there has been avid interest in discussing aspects of puja, time has been allowed for questions specific to daily practice as well as ways in which practice can become ongoing in our everyday lives.
Seven Los Angeles sangha members were able to travel together to Rigdzin Ling to attend the Dudjom Treasures. It was a great fortune for so many sangha members from such a distance to have the opportunity to share in this profound dharma activity.
Rinpoche will be conducting a Bodhisattva Peace Training in Los Angeles from July 26 to 28. For information about that event, or to arrange to visit, share a cup of tea or join us for puja on Sundays at 11 :00 a.m. call Don Delaquil at (213) 754-0466.
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Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche, founder of Samye Memorial institute, a highly respected college of Buddhist Studies in Nepal, and of Yeshe Chokhor with centers in Hong Kong, Taiwan and New York, will be returning to the United States in the fall of 1991. Renowned for his mastery of the arts and poetics as well as Buddhist doctrine and meditation, Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche was found by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche and H.H. Khyentse Rinpoche to be an apt recipient of the most profound and essential teachings of the Vajrayana.
At the invitation of Chagdud Rinpoche, he has agreed to teach at all the Chagdud Gonpa centers during this visit to the United States. When he was here last year, those who had the good fortune to hear him teach at several of the Chagdud Gonpa centers were extremely impressed with his breadth of understanding, the precision of his presentation and his clear and classic discourse. A highly personable teacher with a strong background of study and practice, he is equally inspiring to both those new to and those familiar with dharma. For further information, see the Chagdud Gonpa schedule in this newsletter.
Losar was celebrated for the first time in four years in Spokane. Immediately thereafter we moved to our beautiful new center which has a large shrine room to accommodate a growing sangha, a counselling room, family room, office, large kitchen and eight bedrooms. There is also a garden to grow vegetables and flowers and a vast view of the city.
Right after the open house celebration we were blessed by a visit from Chagdud Rinpoche, who gave many wonderful teachings, two empowerments and a public talk which was attended by about 100 people. While Rinpoche was in Spokane, he also bestowed a new name on the center, changing it from Padma Amrita to Padma Ling.
Plans for this summer include a Chod workshop led by Lama Inge and Lama Yontan July 26 to July 28. August 16-18 we will have a Ngondro instruction and practice weekend. Starting Wednesday, June 19th, we are adding beginning Tibetan classes to our regular program of study and practice. The ongoing schedule of Padma Ling is daily practice at 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekends. There are weekly Dharma teachings on Thursday evenings at 7:00, tsog feasts on all special days and public meditation on Sunday evenings at 7:00.
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Amrita, Chagdud Gonpa Foundation's Seattle center, enjoyed a very full four-day visit by Rinpoche in late March. We were given the opportunity to receive the Red Tara, Takhyung Barwa, and P'howa empowerments, and many people attended the full day workshop on P'howa practice. Rinpoche also gave a public talk on "Life in Relation to Death", which was very well received. (A professional quality video tape of this talk was produced and is now available through Tibetan Treasures.) Towards the end of Rinpoche's visit we were treated to some concise and extremely helpful teachings on Ngondro and Red Tara practice, which were like the icing on the cake of Rinpoche's always inspiring presence.
Amrita meets Monday evenings at 8 p.m. for the practice of Red Tara at the welcoming home of Richard and Susan Baldwin. We also gather together every other Friday for Red Tara and Guru Rinpoche tsog celebrations, and meet monthly for a full day of teachings and practice (Ngondro, P'howa,etc.) with the benefit of Richard's helpful direction.
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Chagdud Tulku 's presence in our area in March benefitted us in many ways. The sangha was able to receive teachings and the Takhyung Barwa empowerment we had requested that we might practice for the benefit of his longlife. Rinpoche was also present at the sangha meeting where we elected new officers and rededicated ourselves to dharma activity. The new officers are: coordinator, Chandra La Husen: treasurer, Fred Mallory : recording secretary, Marie Powell : outreach coordinator, Mark Poole : and publicist, Peter Moulton.
On behalf of the sangha, Lama Sonam has requested that Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche and Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche come to Dechhen Ling. In June Bhakha Tulku will conduct the annual Nyung-Nay retreat. Participants from last year's retreat were very moved by the profound purification of this practice involving fasting and silence. The retreat will be from June 21, Guru Rinpoche day, through June 26, closing with a fire puja in the countryside on the full moon.
Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche will be coming to Cottage Grove to give an Amitabha Pureland training from October 1-9. We will celebrate the annual Tara statue reconsecration over the Thanksgiving holiday.
In August Lama Sonam will be starting a weekly Tibetan language class and a class in ritual arts and torma making. Later this summer he will teach methods for supporting people at the time of their death. The sangha is very pleased to now have Lama Sonam residing in the center. His spontaneous teachings on the integration of dharma in daily life continue to inspire this sangha of householders.
On the weekend of September 20-22, Dechhen Ling will sponsor a MoMo booth at the Eugene Celebration as a fundraiser for the center. Volunteers are needed in preparation for and during that weekend. Call Dechhen Ling for more information.
Practice is done in Eugene Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., and in Corvallis, Tara Healing Practice Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. At Dechhen Ling, puja is done twice daily at 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Those of us who enjoy Dechhen Ling facilities appreciate this most holy place that has been blessed for ten years by the wisdom teachings of many great lamas. We hope that anyone visiting our area will come sit and enjoy the blessings of this place. For further information call Marie Powell at Dechhen Ling.
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By the inspiration and blessing of Chagdud Rinpoche, Rigdzin Ling has continued to transform at a swift pace. With spring has come the blossoming of Moonland, as the efforts which were previously directed underground towards the development of the infrastructure are now flowering above ground. Activities this spring primarily involved preparation for the Dudjom Treasures which necessitated completion of major portions of the infrastructure. The water system has been completed on the upper part of the land and there is now water on Moonland. A campground has been developed on a wooded hillside and a permanent bathhouse built adjacent to it. A large construction shed which will house heavy equipment as well as a woodshop was erected and served as the shrine room for the Dudjom Treasures. The Dudjom Treasures also required the construction of a temporary kitchen.
As we move into the summer, the blessings of the Dudjom Treasures remain fresh in our daily activity. The work that has gone on thus far has resulted from vast efforts of many generous supporters who have offered their time, skills and financial backing to the project Chagdud Gonpa has now raised the necessary funds to begin a sand and gravel business at Rigdzin Ling. This was made possible by a matching grant that was enthusiastically supported and matched by many contributors. At present, equipment for the business is being purchased and permit applications are in progress. As summer progresses construction will resume on Tara House, the site of a new Tara shrine and Rinpoche and Jane's new residence; the foundation to the Iha khang will be prepared and poured; the prayer wheel house built; the first staff house completed; and by the end of the summer the campground will be completely finished and available as a resource for Chagdud Gonpa members and interested groups for retreats.
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On March 8, Rinpoche met with his Bay area and Napa Valley students at a lovely reception in St. Helena, followed by a weekend of teachings on Guru Yoga. Rinpoche expressed his delight that weekly puja focusing on the Tara practice is being held in the East Bay (7:00p.m. on Sunday). The Bay area sangha is rapidly coalescing, and all members are pleased to have a regular session to meet and practice together. Rinpoche has named Kevin Arnold vice-coordinator of Bay Area Chagdud Gonpa, citing his enthusiasm and ongoing commitment to supporting the dharma. He can be called at (415) 839-3710 for details regarding practice sessions and other activities.
Construction continues apace at Ati Ling, where the roof is now up. Wooden posts, corbels and beams are being installed to support the distinctive roof overhangs and the interior walls are being framed as well. In the Napa Valley, weekly practice takes place at 10:00 a.m. Sundays in St. Helena (call [707] 963-8154 for details) and meditation class facilitated by Robert Racine continues Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Helena Acupuncture Clinic (Call Ati Ling for further information). In Sonoma, meditation classes facilitated by Jon Weinberger take place Monday evenings at 8:00 p.m. at the Sonoma Community Center. Call Jon at (707) 996-4874 for further information.
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Los Angeles Chagdud Gonpa has had an active year thus far, beginning with two sangha events, a long life practice for Venerable Chagdud Tulku and a ngondro practice and discussion; and one public event, a viewing of the video, "Life In Relation To Death". Attendance has grown at Sunday practice and consistency has improved, often despite personal hardships (work, sickness, and distance). Since there has been avid interest in discussing aspects of puja, time has been allowed for questions specific to daily practice as well as ways in which practice can become ongoing in our everyday lives.
Seven Los Angeles sangha members were able to travel together to Rigdzin Ling to attend the Dudjom Treasures. It was a great fortune for so many sangha members from such a distance to have the opportunity to share in this profound dharma activity.
Rinpoche will be conducting a Bodhisattva Peace Training in Los Angeles from July 26 to 28. For information about that event, or to arrange to visit, share a cup of tea or join us for puja on Sundays at 11 :00 a.m. call Don Delaquil at (213) 754-0466.
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Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche, founder of Samye Memorial institute, a highly respected college of Buddhist Studies in Nepal, and of Yeshe Chokhor with centers in Hong Kong, Taiwan and New York, will be returning to the United States in the fall of 1991. Renowned for his mastery of the arts and poetics as well as Buddhist doctrine and meditation, Khenpo Zangpo Rinpoche was found by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche and H.H. Khyentse Rinpoche to be an apt recipient of the most profound and essential teachings of the Vajrayana.
At the invitation of Chagdud Rinpoche, he has agreed to teach at all the Chagdud Gonpa centers during this visit to the United States. When he was here last year, those who had the good fortune to hear him teach at several of the Chagdud Gonpa centers were extremely impressed with his breadth of understanding, the precision of his presentation and his clear and classic discourse. A highly personable teacher with a strong background of study and practice, he is equally inspiring to both those new to and those familiar with dharma. For further information, see the Chagdud Gonpa schedule in this newsletter.
