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Weekly
Classes
TUESDAYS 7pm- 8:30pm
Homage to Atisha, the pioneer of Lamrim teachings!
Lamrim Teaching:
Stages of the Path Towards Enlightenment
Venue: DNKL Tibetan Buddhist Center for universal Peace, Redding, CT
Teacher: Geshe Lobsang Dhargye
The Lam-rim, or the teachings on the “Stages of the
Path towards Enlightenment,” becomes the foundation as well the
heart of Buddhist practice. The teachings of the Buddha are vast, numbering
thousands of scriptures. So there is the danger that we may get lost in
an ocean of teachings without really knowing how to practice them or relate
them to our daily lives. Additionally, Buddha taught various levels of
teachings with many of, what might seem like, internal contradictions.
The Lam-rim teachings address and solve both of these problems by giving
an essential framework of practice so that even difficult texts begin
to unfold as instructions or paths for spiritual progress. Lam-rim teachings
also explain the inter-connection between various levels of the teachings
of the Buddha. Therefore, instead of seeing internal contradictions, we
begin to see how one set of teachings belonging to a particular school
or scope help us understand and prepare for the higher ones.
Geshe-la will teach from Lamrim Chenmo, “The
Great Stages of the Path” by the great Dharma King Lama
Tsongkhapa. He will use Kyabje Phabongkhapa’s “Liberation
in the Palm of Our Hands,” which is a commentary on Lama
Tsongkhapa’s work.
The Lam-rim teachings are extremely relevant for all levels of Buddhist
students. All are encouraged to participate in this rare blessing.
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WEDNESDAYS 7pm- 8:30pm
Applied Buddhism:
Meditation Techniques and Practice
Venue: DNKL Tibetan Buddhist Center for universal Peace, Redding, CT
Teacher: Translator Tenzin Bhuchung
We are delighted to announce that our wonderful translator,
Tenzin Bhuchung, will be offering a series of classes* on Applied Buddhism
which will focus on the means to develop Calm Abiding, also known as “single-pointed
concentration.” Using guided meditation based on key Buddhist paths
such as Compassion, Bodhicitta and Emptiness, this class will provide
an opportunity for individual practitioners to integrate concentration
and insight in a group setting.
Bhuchung will teach techniques based on Lama Tsongkhapa’s great
treatise, the “Graded Path Towards Enlightenment” (Tib.: Lamrim
Chenmo) as well as on the teachings given by Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang
Jampa.
SATURDAYS 1:30-3PM and 4-5:30PM
On Tantric Grounds
and Paths
Venue: 321 East 6th Street, Bell# 3, NY City, NY 10003
Teacher: Geshe Lobsang Dhargye
The "'tantric grounds and paths” explains the philosophy and
the logic behind tantric practices pertaining to both generation stage
yoga and completion stage yoga. This class will explain how one traverses
the five paths and ten grounds by practicing Buddhist tantra. It will
also explain the philosophy behind tantric practices like deity yoga,
the use of subtle vajra body in the form of channels and chakras, the
practice of illusory body, clear light and so forth. It will also include
presentations on how to engage in the combined practices of the extensive
deity yoga and the profound practice of clear light emptiness, of how
one masters generation stage yoga and progresses to the level completion
stage yoga and so forth.
Important Note: Typically, an esoteric teaching
of this subject will follow a
tantric initiation and is part of the “deity practice” commentary.
In an effort to open this subject to all levels of committed students,
Geshe Dhargye has generously considered this special opportunity a “class,”
and therefore attendees do not need to have had a prior initiation. However,
it is extremely important that each student has "faith and devotion
in Buddhist Tantra” and sees this as a pre-requisite to eventually
committing oneself to a practice.
Please pre-register your intent to attend by emailing
your full name, address and telephone number(s) to registration@dnkldharma.org.
Thank you.
Tenzin Bhuchung
will translate Geshe Lobsang Dhargye's teachings. We gratefully acknowledge
the Dharma Outreach Program of the Kacholing Center for
the services of Tenzin Bhuchung, translator and Buddhist scholar.
Vajrayogini Teachings*
Saturdays afternoons
Times: 1:30pm-3pm and 4pm- 5:30 pm
Temporarily Suspended Pending Rinpoche’s Return
Please check back in March 2008
Saturdays
Times: 1:30pm-3pm and 4pm- 5:30 pm
[*NOTE: This class is open only to those who have previously received
the Vajrayogini initiation. Registration is required through this link
registration@DNKLDharma.org ]
In accordance with our tradition, there is never any charge for Dharma
teachings.
SUNDAYS
Sunday Classes
with Venerable Phuntsokla
Venue: DNKL Tibetan Buddhist Center for universal Peace, Redding, CT
Teacher: Venerable Phuntsok
Introduction to Tibetan
Buddhism
Sundays 10:00am
This class welcomes anyone who is interested in learning more about Tibetan
Buddhism, beginners as well as advanced students. It covers Tibetan Buddhist
philosophies, ethics, history, and traditions and there is also time for
questions and answers. This is an ongoing, drop-in class.
Tibetan Language Class:
The Alphabet & Basic Grammar Sundays
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Learn to read and write Tibetan. This class if for beginners who want
to begin to explore the mysteries hidden in the original language of Tibetan
Buddhist texts and prayers. Many words cannot be translated from Tibetan
into English because we do not have the appropriate vocabulary. You can
come to understand the meanings of thesewords through the familiarity
with the Tibetan language.
Sunday
Night Meditation Class
Sundays 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Venerable Puntsok teaches the 8-Verse Lojong in a meditation format. Lojong
is a practical method for overcoming self-cherishing mind and cultivating
the compassionate Bodhichitta motivation to benefit all mother sentient
beings. The actual practice of mind training can be traced back to Buddha
Shakyamuni and it is commonly practiced in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
These eight verses are said to encapsulate the whole of Buddhist practice.
The class is open to all.
Venerable Puntsok
is also available for private consultations.
As these classes are meant to emphasize practice, the format will be 15
minutes of theory followed by 45 minutes of guided meditation then discussion.
Meditation is a major component of the path to enlightenment therefore
this class is relevant to both beginners and advance students alike. All
are welcome!!!
In keeping with
Buddhist tradition, all Dharma classes at DNKL are free. However, it takes
real money to keep the Center going day to day. Your tax-deductible contributions
to support DNKL are always welcome.
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