WEBCAST PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS  September 2022

Lama Zopa Tarchin follows and reflects at the 2022 10-Day Teaching, on the subject of “The Inner Biography of Karma Chakme Rinpoche," as taught by KTD Abbot Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin.

More photos and videos from the 2022 10-Day Teaching here.

Make a Joyful Sound!

A joyous procession of KTD khenpos, lamas, monastics, staff, and guests recently celebrated the completion of several major monastery projects – creating, blessing and installing 108 prayer wheels to decorate the outside of KTD’s Eight Great Stupas display, and the building of an “outer khora” path that can take pilgrims and visitors all around the monastery’s temple and sacred monuments. 

The KTD grounds also are alive with visitors these summer days; in early July we hosted the annual 10-Day Teaching with Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin auspiciously continuing his teachings on the sacred namthar (life and liberation story) of the great 17^th Century master Karma Chakme Rinpoche. We also hosted a “watch party” for the July 10 Teaching by His Holiness Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, on “Developing Loving Kindness and Compassion.” 

New teachings will begin in September on Gampopa’s great description of the entire Buddhist path entitled “Ornament of Precious Liberation,” with Khenpo Sangye Trinley; and Lama Tsultrim Gyaltsen will present teachings on Karma Chakme’s Chöd practice. Also during September, Khenpo Karma Tenkyong and Lama Losang will give welcoming introductions to Buddhism and meditation practice. 



We hope you will join us – in person or on Zoom – to take part in the auspicious goodness. May your dharma practice and study expand and flourish!

Photo at right above: KTD Abbot Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin offers birthday cake to the Gyalwang Karmapa on the occasion of his 37th birthday - more photos and videos from His Holiness Karmapa's Birthday Celebration here.

The consecration of KTD's new prayer wheels continues, with rituals commemorating Guru Rinpoche's subjugation of the local deities and the founding of Samye Monastery. Chanting "Lunar Ambrosia,” the guru's mind Sadhana that dispels all obstacles.  More beautiful photos and videos from the day here. Bonus: More photos from the newly finished kora path here!

IN-PERSON AND ZOOM

Prophecy in the Dream: Teaching on the Short Chöd Practice Composed by Chakmé Rinpoche

with Drubpon Tsultrim Gyaltsen

September 3 and 4

English with Chinese translation available.

IN-PERSON AND ZOOM

Teachings on Chapter One of the Ornament of Precious Liberation

with Khenpo Sangye Trinley

Ongoing Eight-Week Class

Wednesdays in September

Sept. 7 - 28, and Oct. 12 - Nov. 2

8–9:30 PM Eastern Time

Zoom webcast with Chinese Translation available.

The Ornament of Precious Liberation is Gampopa’s great description of the entire Buddhist path. KTD students may know this text by the title “The Jewel Ornament of Liberation.” It is an  indispensable foundational text to aid in the understanding of buddhadharma.

IN-PERSON ONLY 

Three Nyungnes

Led by Lama Karuna Tara

September 7 - 14 

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PRACTICE SCHEDULE

September 7

7 PM - 8:30 PM - Orientation

September 8 - 13

5 AM - 12 PM - Practice Session I

12 PM - 3 PM - Break

3 PM - 6:30 PM - Practice Session II

September 14

5 AM - 8 AM - Last Practice Session

IN-PERSON AND ZOOM

Meditation Instruction: How to Stop Getting Your Buttons Pushed Through Mindfulness Practice

with Khenpo Karma Tenkyong

September 17

English with Chinese translation available.

We all have them - things that annoy us, stir up our emotions, and push the buttons of our negative habits. This class will introduce practitioners of all ages to mindfulness, loving kindness meditation, and contemplations to help us hit “pause” and uproot our habitual responses. Khenpo Karma Tenkyong will lead practices and meditations to help us make friends with our monkey mind, improve our relationships, offer loving kindness to everyone, and create a healthier mindset.

ZOOM ONLY

What the Buddha Taught: Meditation, Mindfulness and Awakening

with Lama Losang

September 24 and 25

English with Chinese translation available. 

The ongoing monthly pujas below continue to be webcast on Karmapa KTDFacebook  and KTD YouTube Channel.

Lama Rabsal pours tea into an offering cup to prepare for rituals to consecrate the newly completed 108 Prayer Wheels at KTD's Eight Stupas. May all beings benefit! 

Photos and videos by KTD Staff.

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