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At Dorje Ling
Saturday, August 2nd, 6:30-8:00: Tara Dancing at Dorje Ling (center only)
Monday, August 4th, 4:00-6:30: Guru Rinoche Puja Hosted by Tashi Choling (DL center and online)
Friday, August 8th, 7:00-8:30: Troma Black Feast (DL center only)
Saturday, August 9th, 4:00-6:30: Vajrakilaya Full Moon Puja (DL center only)
CHANGE Monday, August 18th, 1:00-5:00: Troma Intermediate Length Puja Hosted by Tashi Choling (DL center and online)
CHANGE Saturday, August 23rd, 4:00-6:30: Yeshe Tsogyal Puja Hosted by Tashi Choling (DL center and online)
Sunday, August 24th, 1:30-2:30: Riwo Sang Chod Smoke Offering (DL center only)
NEW Saturday, August 30th, 1:00-6:00: Ngöndro Teachings—Class 1 of 2 (DL center only). Class 2 will be September 6th, 1:00-6:00.
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Ongoing at Dorje Ling
Sunday mornings, 11:00-12:15: Ngöndro Practice (DL center and online)
Tuesday evenings, 7:00-8:30: Book Study (online only)
Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30: Meditation Class (DL center only)
In Our Greater Community
Sunday August 24th, 10:00-12:00: TLC Transitional Life Care: Stories and Advice on Death & Dying:
Bedside Vigil in America and Tibet with Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche (online)
Event Page
| | Three Roots Empowerments: Registration is Open! | |
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Please register soon. We are almost at 50% capacity and are expecting to fill up.
September 19th through 21st
5:00-7:00pm each day
Sponsored by Dorje Ling Buddhist Center.
Held at Kagyu Changchub Choling (KCC)
4936 NE Skidmore St., Portland
Friday, September 19th: Tso Kye Tuk Tig (Guru Rinpoche)
Saturday, Sept 20th: Vajrasattva
Sunday, Sept 21st: Khandro Tuk Tig (Yeshe Tsogyal) and Refuge Ceremony
| | | | To learn more about the event, please visit the Event Page and bookmark it for updates. | | Requesting Volunteers: A Note from Carolyn | | Help Prepare for Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche's visit | | For the month of August, I hope some volunteers will offer a few hours of your time to help with cleaning, organizing, and other preparations. It may just be the two of us, or perhaps a few at a time. | | |
As we prepare to host Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche and Lama Lorraine in September, there’s much to do around Dorje Ling. With the exterior now refreshed in bright new colors (thanks to Matthew and Mark!), it’s time to bring that same care and attention indoors, making the space warm and welcoming for our guests.
If you’re able to lend a hand, please reach out to me by phone, email, or in person to coordinate. We can discuss what needs to be done, and what you might like doing, and set a date for a two-hour shift. Every bit of help is truly appreciated.
I have really enjoyed working one-on-one with Linda Jo, Wei, and Dallen, as well as in small groups with DeChen, Ali, and others over the past two weeks—thank you all.
Please phone or text me, 541-324-3200, or send an email dorjelingpdx@gmail.com
Thank you already! Carolyn
| | Engaged Buddhism: An Update | | |
On Saturday, July 12, a lovely array of groups and temples gathered for the annual Portland Buddhist Festival, this year hosted by Dharma Rain Zen Center. Sangha members sat at the Dorje Ling table, rotating throughout the day, meeting folks and greeting old friends. There was also time, in this relaxed atmosphere, to talk among ourselves about how Dorje Ling might better serve our own sangha, and to visit other booths, and attend scheduled workshops. As Matthew affirmed, it was a great opportunity to connect with other Buddhists in our vibrant and diverse dharma community.
A late break-out session, “Engaged Buddhism, a multi-sangha discussion,” filled up a room, with more and more chairs needed. One short hour, but email addresses were gathered, and out of that discussion a local coalition of engaged Buddhists is arising. A first zoom meeting happened on July 27, and an in-person meeting is scheduled on August 17, from 3:30-5:00 pm, at the Holgate Public Library.
Readers of our newsletter might also want to know that nationally, the Buddhist Coalition for Democracy started in the spring, and is rapidly growing. They have a website, committees, a blog newsletter, and so on. Their blog has featured various excellent articles, here is just one: https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/compassion-and-interbeing/
The BCD has scheduled “A Mindful Town Hall” on Wednesday, August 6. Info and registration here: https://lu.ma/m04j962h
Go to their website to learn more, to read other articles, join, and/or find some deep Buddhist hope: https://www.buddhistcoalitionfordemocracy.org/
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Teachings on Ngöndro Practice
with Matthew Small
Saturday, August 30th, 1:00-6:00
Saturday, September 6th, 1:00-6:00
(center only)
Matthew will once again teach on the Dudjom Tersar Ngöndro. Note that for this series, instead of 10 weeks after Sunday practice, he will teach for 5 hours on two consecutive Saturday afternoons. Matthew explains and deepens our understanding of how to do the practice, and elucidates the meaning of each part, while sharing important commentaries along the way. The classes are open to all, including those new to Buddhism and those interested in learning more.
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Tara Dancing, hosted by Dorje Ling
Saturday, August 2nd
6:30-8:00pm
Center only
We are excited to welcome Phyllis Moses and the Tara Dance back to Dorje Ling on Saturday. Please join us to joyously celebrate Tara in each of us!
Through interview and recorded message, Phyllis was kind enough to share the story of the origins of The Mandala Dance of “The 21 Praises of Tara,” and her participation in its still unfolding journey.
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Troma Nagmo Black Feast, Hosted by Dorje Ling
Friday, August 8th
7:00-8:15pm
Center only
Anyone is invited to attend if they are interested in exploring the Chod (cutting through) traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism. Troma Nagmo is a wrathful female manifestation of wisdom, whose practices are designed to cut through ego, attachment, and dualistic thinking.
Please bring instruments and texts if you have them. We will have some available.
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Meditation Classes
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm
(in person only)
We explore a variety of meditation techniques. Open to everyone and drop-ins are encouraged.
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Ngöndro Practices
Sundays 11:00-12:30pm
(in person and online)
A preliminary practice that is the foundation for students of Vajrayana Buddhism. Open to everyone.
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Lunar Day Practices or Pujas
4:00-6:30 pm
See Upcoming Events for dates
(in person, some offered online)
These practices are intended for the sangha (our Buddhist community) to come together and make offerings.
Open to everyone.
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TLC Transitional Life Care Presents
Stories and Advice on Death & Dying:
Bedside Vigil in America and Tibet
with Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche
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Sunday, August 24th
10:00am – 12:00pm
online
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Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will candidly share his experiences sitting at bedside with people as they’ve died, in Tibet and in the west. Receiving his guidance and stories will help us relax as caregivers and teach us about the most important things to know before dying, based on his personal knowledge. Rinpoche’s instructions will include advice about important decisions, rituals, and practices.
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