April Programs 2012 at KPL
April 2 • 2 - 4 PM
Guru Rinpoche Day
This practice is held on the 10th lunar day.
At Kunzang Palchen Ling, on the 10th day of each lunar month, we perform an extended version of the feast (tsok) sadhana of Guru Rinpoche from the term of Terchen Barway Dorje.
April 5-7 • From 5 AM, all day
Nyungne/Nyingne
Practice retreat with Lama Tashi Topgyal
Donation $50 to cover nyungne lunch and drinks.
Nyungne is a purification practice of the 1000-Arm Chenrezik, accompanied by strict fasting. It begins at 5 am on the first morning. Only one meal is served during the day and liquids are allowed until participants retire for the night. The second day fast consists of complete abstention from food and drink. The fast breaks on the morning of the third day. The chanting practice is maintained throughout the retreat. Daily schedule will be announced at the beginning of the retreat.
April 14 • 10 AM - NOON
Meditation
Instructor Naomi Schmidt
Free of charge
Naomi is a senior student with extensive experience in teaching meditation. She will offer shamatha (tranquility) meditation instruction and will lead a meditation session. This is a wonderful opportunity to get started with the practice of meditation.
April 14 • 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Introduction to Buddhism: Developing Loving-Kindness
Talk by Lama Jim Dowiat
Donation: $10
As many other religions, Buddhism puts great emphasis on cultivating a loving attitude toward all other living creatures. We are encouraged to think of all others as previously having been our mothers and give rise to gratitude for the kindness we have received from them. Out of that gratitude a feeling of love is born naturally.
April 16 • 2 - 4 PM
Dakini Day
This practice is held on the 25th lunar day
At Kunzang Palchen Ling, on the 25th day of each lunar month, we perform an extended version of the feast sadhana of White Khechari (White Vajrayogini) from the term of Terchen Barway Dorje.
April 21 • 10:30 AM - NOON
April 22 • 10:30 AM - NOON & 2:30 - 4 PM
Right Attitude and Right Conduct: Practice in Daily Life
Program with H.E. the 12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche
Cost for the weekend: $170 (empowerment included, see below)
H.E. Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche will share advice with Dharma practitioners on how to integrate their spiritual practice with daily life.
April 21 • 2:30 - 4 PM
Medicine Buddha Empowerment
With H.E. the 12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche
H.E. Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche will offer a Medicine Buddha empowerment.
Cost for the empowerment included in the cost for the weekend or $30 if attended alone.
April 28
9th Anniversary of Kunzang Palchen Ling
All are welcome to attend
10 AM - Noon Guru Rinpoche Tsok
Noon Potluck Lunch
1:30 PM Vajrapani Empowerment
from the Yamantaka cycle of Terchen Barway Dorje's terma
Donation for empowerment: $20
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