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Dear Dharma Friends,

Due to Lama Kalsang’s travel, there will be no Wednesday evening yidam practice this week. All other practices are as regularly scheduled. For a general overview of our weekly practices please see the Our Practices page on the website.

We ask that only fully vaccinated people come in to the center. If you do come in for a practice, please be mindful of your neighbors and allow spacing between yourselves. If you do not feel well for any reason, please do not attend in person. Please see our Covid Policy on the website for details.

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Tuesday, April 26, 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.

Thursday, April 28, 7pm, Basic Buddhism: Practice and Study. Online only. The subject of study is action bodhicitta, in the form of The Six Paramitas. Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, April 30, 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, May 1, 10 am.  Online and in person. Practice will include recitation of the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva and Om Ah Hung practice and meditation. Join us on Zoom.

 

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week we will be sharing the Wednesday evening Green Tara yidam practice online as well as hosting in person at the center. All other practices this week are as regularly scheduled. For a general overview of our weekly practices please see the Our Practices page on the website.

Please note: beginning this week we are consolidating our Zoom links for practices to always use the same Zoom meeting URL. If you have bookmarked or saved any old Zoom links they will not be valid. Unless otherwise noted, you may join our online practices by following this link. We will generally open the Zoom a few minutes before it is scheduled to begin – if you get a message that the meeting has not been started, please allow a few minutes for the host to open the room.

We ask that only fully vaccinated people come in to the center. If you do come in for a practice, please be mindful of your neighbors and allow ample spacing between yourselves. If you do not feel well for any reason, please do not attend in person. Please see our Covid Policy on the website for details.

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Tuesday, April 19, 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.

Wednesday, April 20, 7pm. Green Tara Practice. Online and in person. Tara, the meditation deity in female forms, embodies the wisdom energies of compassionate fearlessness.  This yidam practice is for us to cultivate the connection to this feminine energy of compassion and wisdom through visualization and chanting. Join us on Zoom.

Thursday, April 21, 7pm, Basic Buddhism: Practice and Study. Online only. The subject of study is action bodhicitta, in the form of The Six Paramitas. Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, April 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, April 24, 10 am.  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.

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ALL ARE WELCOME

 

Dear Dharma Friends,

We have a full schedule of practices this week. In addition to our regular schedule we also have Guru Rinpoche practice and Tsok at 7pm this evening, and full moon Medicine Buddha practice Saturday evening at 7pm.

We ask that only fully vaccinated people come in to the center. If you do come in for a practice, please be mindful of your neighbors and allow ample spacing between yourselves. If you do not feel well for any reason, please do not attend in person. Please see our Covid Policy on the website for details.

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Monday, April 11, 7pm, Guru Rinpoche practice and Tsok. In person only.

Tuesday, April 12, 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. To join our Tuesday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87131667139?pwd=bWZhMFhsZCtuWjRETm12SDVheFN2Zz09

Wednesday, April 13, 7pm. Manjushri Practice. In person only. Manjushri is the embodiment of perfect wisdom, which helps us cut through our ignorance and delusion.

Thursday, April 14, 7pm, Basic Buddhism: Practice and Study. Online only. The subject of study is action bodhicitta, in the form of The Six Paramitas. To join our Thursday Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82118543609?pwd=UXB6bEpCU0l0ODRmQUtTek1sNVpoUT09

Saturday, April 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. To join our Saturday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89243184546?pwd=MWNkZmZHUk96bExGUXpleGUyUEhxZz09

Saturday, April 16, 7pm. Full moon Medicine Buddha Practice. In person only. For the benefit of those who are ill or in need of healing, purification, and general success.

 

Sunday, April 17, 10 am.  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. To join our Sunday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84777900653?pwd=KzVrYWxGK2lvVlFXOGxwbUZpL0tLQT09

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ALL ARE WELCOME

 

Dear Dharma Friends,

Lama Kalsang will be returning from Salt Lake City on the 10th, and so we will be able to have our monthly Guru Rinpoche practice and Tsok this Monday, April 11 at 7pm. This practice is in-person only.

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Dear Dharma Friends,

Lama Kalsang is travelling to Salt Lake Community College to create a sand mandala with Lama Sonam until April 11. There will not be Wednesday yidam or Saturday Vajrasattva practices 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, April 5, 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. To join our Tuesday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87131667139?pwd=bWZhMFhsZCtuWjRETm12SDVheFN2Zz09

Thursday, April 7, 7pm, Basic Buddhism: Practice and Study. Online only. The subject of study is action bodhicitta, in the form of The Six Paramitas. To join our Thursday Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82118543609?pwd=UXB6bEpCU0l0ODRmQUtTek1sNVpoUT09

Saturday, April 9, 9am. Vajrasattva Practice. No practice this week.

Sunday, April 10, 10 am.  Online only. Practice will include recitation of the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, Om Ah Hung practice and meditation. To join our Sunday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84777900653?pwd=KzVrYWxGK2lvVlFXOGxwbUZpL0tLQT09

Dear Dharma Friends,

The center will be open for in-person practices this Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Lama Kalsang will be travelling to Salt Lake Community College to create a sand mandala with Lama Sonam from from April 3 to April 11. Our schedule next week will work around his absence.

We ask that only fully vaccinated people come in to the center. Masks are strongly encouraged. If you do come in for a practice, please be mindful of your neighbors and allow ample spacing between yourselves. If you do not feel well for any reason, please do not attend in person. Please see our Covid Policy on the website for details.

Please note: our weekly Saturday morning practice is Vajrasattva yidam practice, and it starts at 9 a.m.  Basic Buddhism: Practice and Study has moved to Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Tuesday, March 29, 7pm, Introduction to Practice. Class will not meet this week and will resume next Tuesday, April 5, at 7 pm.

Wednesday, March 30, 7pm. Medicine Buddha Practice. In person only. For the benefit of those who are ill or in need of healing, purification, and general success.

Saturday, April 2, 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. To join our Saturday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89243184546?pwd=MWNkZmZHUk96bExGUXpleGUyUEhxZz09

Sunday, April 3, 10 am.  Online only. Practice will include recitation of the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, Om Ah Hung practice and meditation. To join our Sunday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84777900653?pwd=KzVrYWxGK2lvVlFXOGxwbUZpL0tLQT09

Dear Dharma Friends,

We are happy to announce that we are transitioning back to in-person practice at the center beginning this week! Our Wednesday evening yidam practice, Saturday Vajrasattva, and Sunday practices are open for attendance. With the exception of Wednesday yidam practice, all others will also be available on Zoom.

We ask that only fully vaccinated people come in to the center. Masks are strongly encouraged. If you do come in for a practice, please be mindful of your neighbors and allow ample spacing between yourselves. If you do not feel well for any reason, please do not attend in person. Please see our Covid Policy on the website for details.

Please also note: our weekly Saturday morning practice is Vajrasattva yidam practice, and it starts at 9 a.m.  Basic Buddhism: Practice and Study has moved to Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Tuesday, March 22, 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. To join our Tuesday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87131667139?pwd=bWZhMFhsZCtuWjRETm12SDVheFN2Zz09

Wednesday, March 23, 7pm. Chenrezig Practice. In person only. Chenrezig is revered in Tibetan Buddhism as the bodhisattva who symbolizes the altruistic intention to become enlightened in order to liberate all beings from suffering.

Saturday, March 26, 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. To join our Saturday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89243184546?pwd=MWNkZmZHUk96bExGUXpleGUyUEhxZz09

Sunday, March 27, 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. To join our Sunday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84777900653?pwd=KzVrYWxGK2lvVlFXOGxwbUZpL0tLQT09

Dear Dharma Friends,

A few important changes to note this week as we welcome Lama Kalsang’s return to Pittsburgh:

Beginning this Saturday, March 19, our weekly Saturday morning practice will be Vajrasattva yidam practice, and it will start at 9 a.m.  Also, Basic Buddhism: Practice and Study is moving to Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

We’ve updated our website with new and reorganized content – you may find information on our lineage, practices, lists of important texts, a comprehensive glossary of terms, and more! https://www.threeriverstibetancc.org/

Our practices remain online only this week. The board is meeting with Lama Kalsang in a few days and we will discuss the reopening with him before finalizing and sharing the details.

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Tuesday, March 15, 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. To join our Tuesday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87131667139?pwd=bWZhMFhsZCtuWjRETm12SDVheFN2Zz09

Saturday, March 19, 9am. Vajrasattva Practice.  Online only. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views. To join our Saturday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89243184546?pwd=MWNkZmZHUk96bExGUXpleGUyUEhxZz09

Sunday, March 20, 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. To join our Sunday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84777900653?pwd=KzVrYWxGK2lvVlFXOGxwbUZpL0tLQT09

Dear Dharma Friends,

It was a joy to join Khenpo for practice at Rinchen Ling on Losar morning.  It was just after 6 am their time when the Zoom stream opened, and the sun was just rising and coming into the prayer hall.  It was beautiful and hopeful and a strong reminder about clearing away negativity and renewing positive intention, especially with all that’s going on in the world right now.   Our prayers and dedications go out to all those suffering violence and hatred.  May they be freed from suffering and meet happiness.  By the power of our highest pure intention, may this aspiration be fulfilled.

Our practices remain online only this week. The board is watching the decreasing Covid numbers and formulating a plan for returning to in-person practice. When Lama Kalsang returns later this week we will discuss the reopening with him before moving forward — we will share the details with you after that meeting!

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Tuesday, March 8, 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. To join our Tuesday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87131667139?pwd=bWZhMFhsZCtuWjRETm12SDVheFN2Zz09

Saturday, March 12, 10am. Basic Buddhism: Practice and Study.  Online only. The subject of study is action bodhicitta, in the form of The Six Paramitas. To join our Saturday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89243184546?pwd=MWNkZmZHUk96bExGUXpleGUyUEhxZz09

Sunday, March 13, 10 am. Sunday practice. Online only. Practice will include recitation of the 37 Practices of a Boddhisattva, Om Ah Hung practice, and meditation. To join our Sunday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84777900653?pwd=KzVrYWxGK2lvVlFXOGxwbUZpL0tLQT09

If you would like to donate by mailing us a check, please mail to:

Three Rivers Tibetan Cultural Center

7313 Florence Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15218

Dear Dharma Friends,

Losar begins on March 3rd – this will be the first day of the Water Tiger year of 2149. We’d like to wish you a New Year full of great auspiciousness, health, and happiness!

Our practices remain online only this week, but we are monitoring the decreasing Covid numbers and the board will be meeting in March to discuss plans for returning to in-person practice. We will share the details with you after that meeting.

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Tuesday, March 1, 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. To join our Tuesday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87131667139?pwd=bWZhMFhsZCtuWjRETm12SDVheFN2Zz09

Saturday, March 5, 10am. Basic Buddhism: Practice and Study.  Online only. The subject of study is action bodhicitta, in the form of The Six Paramitas. To join our Saturday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89243184546?pwd=MWNkZmZHUk96bExGUXpleGUyUEhxZz09

Sunday, March 6, 10 am. Sunday practice. Online only. Practice will include recitation of the 37 Practices of a Boddhisattva, Om Ah Hung practice, and meditation. To join our Sunday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84777900653?pwd=KzVrYWxGK2lvVlFXOGxwbUZpL0tLQT09