ZOOM TEACHING

Becoming Chenrezik:

A How-To Manual for Mantra Meditation

Teaching by Lama Kathy Wesley

August 11, 2022

6:30 - 8:30 PM Pacific Time

This four-part class introduces the meditation of Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion, which is done monthly at Santa Monica Karma Thegsum Chöling.

Lama Kathy will explain the history of the practice and how mantra and visualization can help us relate to our inner Buddha Nature and begin to manifest the qualities of compassion in our daily lives.

“The process of working with our life situation in the practice of tantric Buddhism consists first of acknowledging that one’s own basic nature is that potential, that Buddha Nature, and then meditating upon its presence within one by regarding oneself as a deity. The form of the deity is the embodiment or expression of that potential, that union of emptiness and wisdom within one. It is through regarding oneself as the deity that one’s defects are gradually eradicated, and qualities gradually revealed since the potential to transcend our problems is innate rather than external to us.”

– Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche

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Or to call from your phone (any phone works, no smartphone needed):

+1 669 900 6833

Meeting ID: 872 0469 4084

Donations for Lama Kathy

ZOOM TEACHING

Guided Practice and Q & A

Teaching by Lama Karma Drodhul

August 18, 2022

6:30 - 8:30 PM Pacific Time

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Join Zoom Meeting:

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Or to call from your phone (any phone works, no smartphone needed):

+1 669 900 6833

Meeting ID: 872 0469 4084

Donations for Lama Karma

ZOOM TEACHING

Finding a Balance Between Practice and Study

Teaching by Lama Adam Berner

August 25, 2022

6:30 - 8:30 PM Pacific Time

The Karma Kagyu is known as the practice lineage, and Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche once said, “No one has ever studied their way to enlightenment.” Yet, we know how inspiring those “a-ha!” moments can be when something we read or hear really clicks with us. So how can we balance practice and study in order to achieve our goal of full awakening?

Under the guidance of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, Lama Adam completed a traditional Tibetan Buddhist three-year retreat in March 2020. He is now an Associate Resident Teacher at Columbus KTC Meditation Center, an affiliate chaplain at several universities, and a host of the Lama Taboot podcast. He is also developing a non-profit organization to bring secular mediation to underserved communities.

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Death, Dying and the Bardo

August 13-14, 2022

Registration and more information here

Deepening Our Practice /

Buddhism and Christianity

October 22-23

Registration and more information here

IN-PERSON AND ZOOM TEACHING

The Everyday Wisdom of Meditation with Lama Karma Drodhul

Sponsored by Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling

August 19-21, 2022

Registration Open Now! Click here to Register.

Sitting meditation is just the beginning of a spiritual journey of self-discovery that allows us to change our hearts for the better.

Lama Karma Drodhul, a Tibetan Buddhist teacher and past president of our “home” monastery, Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, will show us ways we can use meditation to liberate ourselves from negative patterns, confusion, and mental afflictions.

On Friday night Aug. 19, the public talk introduces the role of mindfulness in making meaningful changes in our lives.

On Saturday and Sunday Aug. 20 and 21st, Lama Karma will teach progressive workshops that will focus on methods of self-liberation meditation.

Biography of Lama Karma Drodhul here.

Our August Schedule!

Read about the August Schedule at Karma Dechen Ling here. (Spanish)

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ZOOM TEACHING

A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path by Lord Gampopa Part II

Teaching by KTD Abbot Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin

Translation by Khenpo Sangye Trinley

Sponsored by Cape Cod KKSG

August 20, 2022

9 - 10:20 AM, 10:40 AM - 12 PM

Eastern Time

Join the sangha of Cape Cod KKSG Saturday, August 20, when Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin (above, left) continues his free teaching on Zoom on an important Kagyu text of wise advice on how to practice the holy dharma. He will be assisted by Khenpo Sangye Trinley (below left), acting as translator.

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Meeting ID: 201 155 6628



Read more about this outstanding opportunity here

IN-PERSON TEACHING

The Bodhisattva Vow:

Details in Next Month's Zampa

Teaching by KTD Abbot Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin

Translation by Khenpo Sangye Trinley

September 24 and 25, 2022

Central Time

Khenpo Ugyen will be assisted by Khenpo Sangye Trinley (below left), acting as translator. In-Person Only.

More detailed information to come on this event in next month's Zampa!

Questions:

[email protected] or [email protected]

IN-PERSON AND ZOOM

Ongoing Zoom Book Study:

The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva

Led by Lama Zopa Tarchin

Sunday Mornings

10 - 11:30 AM Eastern Time

Medicine Buddha Sadhana

Led by Lama Zopa Tarchin

Thursday Evenings

7 PM Eastern Time

If you are interested in checking out our programs, you can join through your web browser! Three methods to join:

1. Go to this link: https://albanyktc.my.webex.com/meet/albanyktc
2. Join through your Webex app - easiest if you already have Webex app and know how to launch it. If you are familiar with Webex desktop app, you can use it and enter meeting ID: 791 879 587
3. Using your phone by calling: +1-408-418-9388.

If you would like more information or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]

ZOOM DISCUSSION

Ongoing Zoom Book Study

Join us for our Wednesday evening meditation and book study, Thich Nhat Hanh's The Other Shore, A New Translation of the Heart Sutra with Commentaries.

7 to 8 PM, on Zoom ID 837 956 115.

Use the same link to join us for Chenrezig Practice Sunday evenings, 7 to 8 PM.