Karma Tashi Ling

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Teaching Visit by Lama Pema Tsewang - November 4th to 6th, 2011

Karma Tashi Ling is pleased to host the first visit of Lama Pema Tsewang from Thrangu Monastery, Vancouver (Richmond) from November 4th to 6th. Lama Pema's biography and information about Thrangu Monastery is available www.thrangumonastery.org.

Lama Pema will give teachings on the Four Dharmas of Gampopa.

Je Gampopa (1079 - 1153 C.E.), a student of the famous Tibetan yogi Milarepa, is one of the main lineage holders of the Kagyu lineage of Tibet. He established the first Kagyu monastery and is best known for writing The Jewel Ornament of Liberation.  Downloadable version of the book is available on Ven. Thrangu Rinpoche's website www.rinpoche.com.  Gampopa also summarized the path in four sentences which have become known as the Four Dharmas of Gampopa:

Grant your blessing so that my mind may be one with the dharma
Grant your blessing so that dharma may go along the path
Grant your blessing so that the dharma may clarify confusion
Grant your blessings so that I may transform confusion into wisdom

Accompanying Lama Pema for this teaching is Rabjor Dawa, who is Lama Pema's assistant and translator. Fee for the whole program is $50 and student discount is $30. It is suggested that you attend the whole program, but if you cannot, then it is permissable to attend either one of the days. Schedule for the program is as follows:

Saturday, Nov 5/11 - 10am - 12 noon - teaching - Four Dharmas of Gampopa.
Saturday, Nov 5/11 - 12noon - 3pm lunch break (lunch not provided).
Saturday Nov 5/11 - 3 - 5pm - teaching - Four Dharmas of Gampopa.

Sunday, Nov.6/11 - 10am - 12noon -teaching - Four Dharmas of Gampopa.
Sunday, Nov 6/11 - 12 noon -3pm - lunch break (lunch not provided).
Sunday, Nov 6/11 - Guru Yoga of Milarepa, teaching and feast.

This program will be of interest to both new and experienced students of Tibetan Buddhism. Please join us for this important teaching event, which will be held at Karma Tashi Ling Centre, at 10502 -70 Ave, Edmonton. For questions and concerns please phone Ani-la, at 780-633-6157 or Usha at 780-433-8463 Email: info@karmatashiling.ca

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An Introduction to the Tibetan Buddhist Path - October 1st, 2011

Resident Lama Ani Kunsang will lead an introductory workshop on Saturday October 1st, 10am to 2pm, at Karma Tashi Ling, 10502-70th Avenue.

The workshop is designed specifically for people who are quite new to the Tibetan Buddhist path, or are simply interested in finding out more about it.

The workshop will include:
Instruction on tranquility (shamatha) meditation Short tranquility meditation sessions
A teaching (on DVD) by the Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche, our Tibetan teacher.
Instruction and information on deity practices - a unique method of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition
A brief overview of the path: the steps from a student's perspective, and recommended readings
Lots of opportunity for questions and discussion
Breaks, including a half hour lunch break with tea and light snacks

There is no charge for the workshop. Participants may make a donation to Karma Tashi Ling if they wish.

There is no need to register in advance but if you know you are planning to attend, please send an email to info@karmatashiling.ca.

If you have questions or would like more information about the program, please contact Ani Kunsang or Karma Tashi Ling centre:

Phone: Ani Kunsang, 780 633-6157
Email: info@karmatashiling.ca

Nyungne Retreat at Karma Tashi Ling - October 8th to 10th, 2011

Resident Lama, Ani Kunsang will lead a Nyungne retreat at Karma Tashi Ling centre on Thanksgiving weekend, October 8 - 10.

Nyungne (pronounced NYUNG NAY) is a special fasting practice of purification and renewal practiced by all the major traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Traditionally, the practice is conducted as part of a meditation retreat, although once practitioners have participated in such a retreat, they are able to perform the practice on their own. It is extraordinary both for its profound spiritual qualities and for its practicality in application.

The Nyungne includes two full days of practice and a short concluding session on the morning of the third day. Participants take a set of strict vows on the morning of each day. On the first day, they eat one meal at noon and unlimited liquids throughout the day. The second day is a strict and complete fast with no food or liquids, and is conducted in silence except for liturgical recitations. (If anyone has medical reasons for eating food on the fasting day, this can be accommodated.)

The meditation is centered around the liturgy, mantras, and visualization of 1000-Armed Chenrezig, the embodiment of the compassion of all enlightened beings. The Nyungne was originated by Gelongma Palmo, an ancient Indian princess. She overcame severe illness through devoted and extensive practice of 1000-Armed Chenrezig, and passed the methods and blessings of this practice down through a lineage of practitioners that continues to this day.

The retreat will be two full days of practice on October 8th and 9th (start and end times are still to be determined) and will finish on Monday October 10th at about 10am. Anyone who has not done the practice before, or would like a refresher, should come to Karma Tashi Ling on the Friday evening, October 7th, at 7pm and receive some instruction from Ani Kunsang.

If you are planning to attend, please register by sending an email to info@karmatashiling.ca. We will need to make you a copy of the text, and provide any follow up information about the retreat, such as start times. We will ask for a small donation (about $10) to cover Saturday lunch and photocopying.

If you have any questions about the Nyungne practice, please feel free to talk to Ani Kunsang, 780 633-6157.

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