Our Saturday Vajrasattva practice this week is cancelled. Lama Kalsang will be supporting the US Jokhang Temple First Anniversary Celebration with Lama Sonam and H.E. Tritsab Rinpoche in Danvers, MA.
The event is Saturday August 13, 10am – 4pm and you are warmly invited to join on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/9428285317 Pass code; 359737
Dear Dharma Friends,
Lama Kalsang is still traveling, and our Sunday practice will be online only. Our Tuesday and Thursday classes are also on pause for a while. Last week the CDC raised the Allegheny County Covid transmission level to High, so this is a good time for a short break with in-person activities.
May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!
Sunday, August 14, 10 am. Achi Chokyi Drolma Practice. Online only. Practice will include recitation of the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, Om Ah Hung practice and meditation, and Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Join us on Zoom.
Dear Dharma Friends,
Lama Kalsang will be traveling until mid-August. While he is away, Wednesday evening yidam practice will not be on the schedule. All other practices will be online only until his return. Last week the CDC raised the Allegheny County Covid transmission level to Medium, so this is a good time for a short break with in-person activities.
May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!
Tuesday, August 2, 7pm, Introduction to Practice. Online only.The topic this week will be purification praction, or the practice of clearing away, including confession with the four powers complete. Join us on Zoom. It would be helpful to read this short introduction to Tibetan Buddhism before class.
Thursday, August 4, 7pm, Shamatha Meditation. Online only. This class offers basic meditation instruction in our lineage. Join us on Zoom.
Saturday, August 6, 9am. Vajrasattva Practice. Online only. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.
Sunday, August 7, 10 am. Achi Chokyi Drolma Practice. Online only. Practice will include recitation of the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, Om Ah Hung practice and meditation, and Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Join us on Zoom.
Dear Dharma Friends,
Our schedule this week includes Green Tara yidam practice on Wednesday July 27 at 7pm. Our Tuesday & Thursday classes and Saturday & Sunday practices remain as usual.
Please note: while the CDC has not raised the Allegheny County Covid transmission level recently, we are strongly encouraging those who come in for practice at the center to please wear a mask. We will be running the air purifier and ventilation fans in the common area.
May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!
Tuesday, July 26, 7pm, Introduction to Practice. Online only. This is an informal class on the meaning of the invocations that are the foundation for all of the center’s practices. Join us on Zoom. It would be helpful to read this short introduction to Tibetan Buddhism before class.
Thursday, July 21, 7pm, Shamatha Meditation. Online only. This class offers basic meditation instruction in our lineage. Join us on Zoom.
Saturday, July 23, 9am. Vajrasattva Practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.
Sunday, July 24, 10 am. Achi Chokyi Drolma Practice. Online and in person. Practice will include recitation of the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, Om Ah Hung practice and meditation, and Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Join us on Zoom.
Dear Dharma Friends,
Our schedule this week includes Manjushri yidam practice on Wednesday July 20 at 7pm. Our Tuesday & Thursday classes and Saturday & Sunday practices remain as usual.
Please note: while the CDC has not raised the Allegheny County Covid transmission level recently, we are strongly encouraging those who come in for practice at the center to please wear a mask. We will be running the air purifier and ventilation fans in the common area.
May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!
Tuesday, July 19, 7pm, Introduction to Practice. Online only. This is an informal class on the meaning of the invocations that are the foundation for all of the center’s practices. Join us on Zoom. It would be helpful to read this short introduction to Tibetan Buddhism before class.
Wednesday, July 20, 7pm. Manjushri Practice. Online and in person. Manjushri is the embodiment of perfect wisdom, which helps us cut through our ignorance, attachment, and delusion. Join us on Zoom.
Thursday, July 21, 7pm, Shamatha Meditation. Online only. This class offers basic meditation instruction in our lineage. Join us on Zoom.
Saturday, July 23, 9am. Vajrasattva Practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.
Sunday, July 24, 10 am. Achi Chokyi Drolma Practice. Online and in person. Practice will include recitation of the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, Om Ah Hung practice and meditation, and Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Join us on Zoom.
Dear Dharma Friends,
Our schedule this week includes Medicine Buddha full moon practice on Wednesday July 13 at 7pm. Our Tuesday & Thursday classes and Saturday & Sunday practices remain as usual.
May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!
Tuesday, July 12, 7pm, Introduction to Practice. Online only. This is an informal class on the meaning of the invocations that are the foundation for all of the center’s practices. Join us on Zoom. It would be helpful to read this short introduction to Tibetan Buddhism before class.
Wednesday, July 13, 7pm. Medicine Buddha Full Moon Practice. Online and in person. As a spiritual support for all people affected by the global pandemic, this is a practice to connect us to the healing power of the Medicine Buddha. Join us on Zoom.
Thursday, July 14, 7pm, Shamatha Meditation. Online only. This class offers basic meditation instruction in our lineage. Join us on Zoom.
Saturday, July 16, 9am. Vajrasattva Practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.
Sunday, July 17, 10 am. Achi Chokyi Drolma Practice. **Online Only**. Practice will include recitation of the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, Om Ah Hung practice and meditation, and Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Join us on Zoom.
Dear Dharma Friends,
Lama Kalsang has returned from Boston and so our regular practice schedule will resume this week. We have one special practice in addition to the regular schedule — Saturday July 9 is Guru Rinpoche Day (10th day of the Tibetan lunar calendar) and we will have Guru Rinpoche practice and Tsok at 7pm.
May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!
Tuesday, July 5, 7pm, Introduction to Practice. Online only. This is an informal class on the meaning of the invocations that are the foundation for all of the center’s practices. Join us on Zoom. It would be helpful to read this short introduction to Tibetan Buddhism before class.
Wednesday, July 6, 7pm. Chenrezig Practice. Online and in person. Chenrezig is the embodiment of universal compassion. This yidam practice focuses on the cultivation of compassionate qualities and activities in all of us. Join us on Zoom.
Thursday, July 7, 7pm, Shamatha Meditation. Online only. This class offers basic meditation instruction in our lineage. Join us on Zoom.
Saturday, July 9, 9am. Vajrasattva Practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.
Saturday, July 9, 7pm. Guru Rinpoche Practice and Tsok. In person only. This practice helps us to clear outer and inner obstacles.
Sunday, July 10, 10 am. Achi Chokyi Drolma Practice. Online and in person. Practice will include recitation of the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, Om Ah Hung practice and meditation, and Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Join us on Zoom.
Dear Dharma Friends,
Khenpo Choephel and Lama Kalsang are both traveling again this week, and our practices are modified.
This Thursday the 30th, Shamatha Meditation joins our regular weekly offerings on Zoom at 7pm. There is no Wednesday or Sunday practice this week – Lama Kalsang will be in transit back to Pittsburgh on Sunday morning. He will join our Saturday Vajrasattva practice (July 2nd), which will be online only this week.
May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!
Tuesday, June 28, 7pm, Introduction to Practice. Online only. This is an informal class on the meaning of the invocations that are the foundation for all of the center’s practices. Join us on Zoom. It would be helpful to read this short introduction to Tibetan Buddhism before class.
Thursday, June 30, 7pm, Shamatha Meditation. Online only. This class offers basic meditation instruction in our lineage. Join us on Zoom.
Saturday, July 2, 9am. Vajrasattva Practice. Online only. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.
Dear Dharma Friends,
Khenpo Choephel and Lama Kalsang are both traveling this week, so practices are slightly modified. This Tuesday the 21st, Introduction to Practice returns on Zoom at 7pm. There is no Wednesday practice. Lama Kalsang will join our Saturday and Sunday practices (25th & 26th), which will be online only this week.
May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!
Tuesday, June 21, 7pm, Introduction to Practice. Online only. This informal class offers an introduction to the center’s practices and to meditation in our lineage. It would be helpful to read this short introduction to Tibetan Buddhism before class. Join us on Zoom.
Saturday, June 25, 9am. Vajrasattva Practice. Online only. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.
Sunday, June 26, 10 am. Achi Chokyi Drolma Practice. Online only. Practice will include recitation of the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, Om Ah Hung practice and meditation, and Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Join us on Zoom.
Dear Dharma Friends,
Ven. Khenpo Choephel and Lama Kalsang will be travelling over the next few weeks to help with other sangha events — our weekly schedule will be in a bit of flux. There is no Wednesday evening yidam practice this week. The Tuesday evening class, Introduction to Practice, is going to return next week, Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m. on Zoom.
Our regular TRTCC Saturday and Sunday practices this week are cancelled — Khenpo Choephel and Lama Kalsang are helping Lama Sonam lead the 10th Annual Chenrezig Drubchen for Peace at the US Jokhang Temple in Danvers, MA, June 17 – 19. The Drubchen will be shared on Zoom, with the link made available after registration.
Chenrezig empowerment is required to participate in the Drubchen. However, any previous Chenrezig empowerment will suffice. If you have not yet received the empowerment, it is being offered this Friday, June 17th from 6:30pm – 9:00pm EST.
The Drubchen schedule is as follows:
Friday, June 17th, Chenrezig Empowerment: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, June 18th:
Day Sessions:
9:00am – 12:00pm
Lunch Break
1:30pm – 5:00pm
Dinner Break
Night Sessions:
8:30pm – 12:00am
12:00am – 3:30am
3:30am – 7:00am
Breakfast Break
Sunday, June 19th:
9:00am – 12:00pm
Lunch Break
1:30pm – 5:00pm (Tsok)
May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!
