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garchen rinpoche visiting dayton
april 19-23
vajrakilaya instruction & practice
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A Turning on Buddha Nature.....
An excerpt from Khenpo Samdrup's
"Compendium of knowledge"
In order to practice the sublime Dharma we have to know that the accomplishment of our efforts is enlightenment. And the reason why that is possible is because we all have Buddha Nature. All sentient beings possess Buddha Nature, and so according to the Buddha's teachings, both in sutra and in tantra, it's because of this basis, which is primordially enlightened nature, the Buddha Nature, or tathagathagarba that all beings have the potential to manifest complete enlightenment - to become completely enlightened Buddhas. And even though there are many different classes of sentient beings, and beings differ in intellectual capacities, regardless of the temporary differences, at the very basis the essence is exactly the same. It is the essence that is the tathagathagarba, Buddha Nature, and that is unchanging. Khenpo Samdrup
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vision:
Our community center is dedicated to sharing and sustaining Buddhist teachings and practices, through the unbroken lineage of Drikung Kagyu teachers and visiting teachers from other lineages as well... more>
MISSION:
In keeping with the bodhisattva's vow to alleviate 
the suffering of all sentient beings our mission is to be a source of spiritual refuge, respite and wellness to all who choose to come through our doors.. more>
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Gar Drolma Buddhist Center was founded in 2002 by His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche, a high lama in the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. We offer many weekly programs which are intended to assist the spiritual development of experienced practitioners as well as new students.
The center has authentic Buddhist teachers, both local and visiting, who represent an authentic and unbroken lineage of Buddhist training.
THIS week at gar drolma
Gar Drolma Schedule Monday January 30 - Sunday February 5, 2012
Monday
Chenrezik Practice & Achi Chokyi Drolma | Time: 6:00-7:30pm
With Rinzin Khando
The Chenrezig mantra OM MANI PADME HUNG HRI means "May the Jewel (of Compassion and Wisdom) arise in the Lotus (of one's purified body, speech and mind)." By chanting Chenrezig's mantra, practitioners acquire a vast amount of merit, which is then dedicated toward the enlightenment of all beings.
With Rinzin Khando
Tuesday
Chenrezik Practice & Achi Chokyi Drolma | Time: 6:00-7:30pm
With Rinzin Khando
The Chenrezig mantra OM MANI PADME HUNG HRI means "May the Jewel (of Compassion and Wisdom) arise in the Lotus (of one's purified body, speech and mind)." By chanting Chenrezig's mantra, practitioners acquire a vast amount of merit, which is then dedicated toward the enlightenment of all beings.
With Rinzin Khando
Wednesday
Meditation | Time: 6:00-6:30pm
White Tara Teaching | Time: 6:30- 7:30pm
Khenpo will be teaching on White Tara this evening. Studying the practice of White Tara is beneficial for all levels of practioners. White Tara is particularly associated with dispelling obstacles to life span. So, she is a longevity deity, and she accomplishes the enlightened activities of the Buddha. Then she can help beings to accomplish whatever they need and also to avert whatever obstacles, particularly the obstacle of “life span.”
Thursday
Chenrezik Practice & Achi Chokyi Drolma | Time: 6:00-7:30pm
With Rinzin Khando
Friday
Center Closed
Saturday
Vajrayogini Practice | Time: 4-5pm
With Rinzin Khando
Empowerment required to attend this practice
Sunday
Temple Opens | 8:30am
Open Meditation | 9-10am
White Tara & Achi Chokyi Drolma Practice | 10-11:30am
Sangha Meeting | 12:00-1:30pm
Lunch will be available before the sangha meeting for those who would like to participate
1329 Creighton AveNUE . Dayton, OHIO 45420
(937) 252-2220
sangha@gardrolma.org