No programs this weekend
Taking a break today. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend Khenpo Tashi Rinpoche’s teachings.
It’s a good time to reflect on the precious teachings and cool down from the heat
See you next weekend. Below is the Milarepa short practice text if you would like to download. You can do the first part without the TSOKBest wishes.
Yogi Khenpo Tashi Empowerment & teachings at DKC
Yogi Khenpo Tashi at DKC
10am - 11:30am Morning session
We will have a POTLUCK lunch. Please bring something to share or bring your lunch if you are on a special diet.
1:30 - 3pm Afternoon session 1
3:30pm - 4:30 or 5pm Afternoon session 2
Sunday last afternoon session Healing Ceremony call Gya-Zhi (click on button below for more info)
Please see Special events page for more details
No programs this weekend
Dear sangha and friends,
NO volunteer day today. We are doing preparations for Yogi Khenpo Tashi Rinpoche’s arrival next week.
FiveFold of Mahamudra: Ngondro class w/ Khenpo Tenzin & Ani Chodron
Dear students and Dharma friends,
This is a continuation of the new class for anyone who is interested in the Foundation practices, which begin with Ngondro on the Fivefold Path of Mahamudra. Students already engage in this practices as well as those who are uncertain are welcome to join to find out more.
For this session, Khenpo Tenzin will cover REFUGE practice. It will also be a refresher for anyone who is looking for that.
PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL BE AN EVENING SESSION.
The 5-Fold Path of Mudra offers step-by-step instructions and practice to progress along the Buddhist Path towards Enlightened Mind encompassing Bodhicitta, Wisdom, Compassion, Loving Kindness and progression in Meditative concentration and absorption. The curriculum includes all the practices of the traditional 3-Year Retreat. As started by Drupon Samten Rinpoche, we will follow the 3-Year Retreat “Home Study” approach. This means that you primarily continue in your place of residence, as your time permits between other commitments you may have with work and family. In accordance with His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgo Chetsang, we have flexibility as to the number of mantra accumulations for each practice during the “Home Study” program.
In engaging in these practices, one receives the blessings of the precious root and lineage lamas and gives us support to bring clarity and stability in our practices and in our minds.
Drikung US Monlam
PLEASE NOTE: NO ONSITE PROGRAMS THIS WEEKEND.
This year the annual 2-Day US Drikung Monlam (prayer ceremony) will be held in Chicago hosted by the Ratnashri Center. There will not be any programs In-Person at DKC this weekend (online and in-person in Chicago hosted by the Chicago Drikung Center.) Their registration details are included by clicking on the button below.
Ritual instruments / music class
Following the teaching Khenpo Tenzin and Ani Chodron will hold a 30 minute Tibetan Instrument Class including the Tibetan Drum, Damaru, and Bell and Dorje.
Students will learn step-by-step, starting with bell & Dorje, then progress to Dharmaru. Lastly, the Drum, Cymbol and finally for those with the appitutude, the Geling and/or Long Horn. We may decide to split this class up as needed.
No programs this weekend
Dear sangha and friends,
We don’t have a program this weekend at DKC. See you soon.
Best wishes.
Spring at DKC
Sacred Tantric Lama Dances at DKC
There will also be an early morning ceremony to invoke the deities into the MASKS. With Khenchen Rangdol Rinpoche, Khenpo Choswang, Khenpo Tenzin, Ani Chodron along with sangha, friends and family welcome.
Stay tuned for more details if you would like to join IN-Person ONLY.
Lama Dances will begin at 10am and continue for several hours. At the conclusion of the dances, we will have a potluck lunch. SOON, you can also visit out blog page for more details. Part of the Lama Dances will be Live-Streamed on Facebook.
The Deer dances will be joined by a NEW traditional Buffalo Dance
We are excited to have several monastics joining us for these remarkable cultural dances along with our special programs for everyone’s enjoyment and for the benefit of all.
Grand Achi Puja & mantra accumulation
You may attend In-Person and Online.
Achi Chokyi Dolma multi-day puja (Grand Achi Puja) Led by Khenchen Rangdol Rinpoche along with Khenpo Choswang, Khenpo Tenzin, Lama Padma Rigzin and Ani Chodron
The monastics will recite the long Achi Puja which is only in Tibetan and everyone else can engage in the short Achi Dharma practice and accumulate Achi’s mantra for the benefit of oneself and others for the New Year.
Tentative schedule: Puja April 1st AFTERNOON starting at 3PM -7PM. Then will be day-long program 8AM to 5PM next 2 days.
Ends April 3rd.
Suggested retreat fee:
Grand Achi Puja April 1,2,3 (In-Person $40 or $15 per day)
Grand Achi Puja April 1,2,3 (ONLINE $30 for all or $15 per day
Chenrezig Empowerment & Mani Drubchen Retreat In-Person & Online
Dear friends,
We are pleased to offer a 3-Day Mani Drubchen Retreat here at DKC In-Person and Online participation.. During this retreat, the main practice and mantra is that of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Loving Kindness and Compassion. The Mani Drubchen Practice Retreat offers a rare and precious opportunity to receive powerful blessings through an authentic lineage. This Drubchen continues a tradition of practice maintained in Tibet for centuries.
You can find all the retreat details (click below), including how to register, about the practice and daily schedule.
REGISTRATION will be starting soon. More specific details will be finalized soon.
Tentative schedule:
Friday 9am Chenrezig Empowerment, afternoon session Mani Drupchen ends around 5pm.
Saturday 9am - 5pm Mani Drupchen (with lunch and tea breaks)
Sunday 9am - 5pm Mani Drupchen (with lunch and tea breaks)
We are pleased to have a special guest, Khenchen Rangdol Rinpoche, who will be accompanied by Khenpo Choswang, Khenpo Tenzin and Ani Chodron during this retreat.
Suggested retreat fee:
Chenrezig Empowerment March27 (In-Person $30)
Chenrezig Empowerment March 27 (ONLINE $15)
MANI retreat March 27,28,29 (In-Person $60 all or $20 per day
MANI retreat March 27,28,29 (ONLINE $30 for all or $15 per day)
