BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ligmincha Texas - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ligmincha Texas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ligminchatexas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ligmincha Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20180804T210531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T223445Z UID:10000253-1535191200-1535216400@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Creating a Sacred Space DESCRIPTION:Learn traditional supports to creating sacred space: setting up an\naltar\, making offerings\, and drumming. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/creating-sacred-space/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Saturday Retreat,Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180921T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20180826T040739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T223512Z UID:10000254-1537556400-1537561800@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Heart Drops of the Dharmakaya DESCRIPTION:The nature of our own mind remains hidden behind clouds of thoughts and emotions until a master directly points out the source\, the essence\, the “heart drop.” This is the method of direct introduction to Dozgchen\, the highest and most subtle path of medication in Bon. \nThe Heart Drops of Dharmakaya teachings were composed by Shardza Tashi Gyaltsen\, a Tibetan master who upon his death in 1935\, achieved the rainbow body\, in which his physical body dissolved into light. Shardza Rinpoche was one of the most influential Bon Teachers of his time. His works are used as textbooks in may Tibetan monasteries. \nIn these teachings\, practitioners learn a series of extraordinary practices that invoke direct perception of the nature of mind. Unlike methods that involve watching the breath or otherwise calming the thoughts\, these practices rely on body postures\, sounding of Tibetan syllables\, and simple visualizations to draw one quickly to an experience of one’s essence. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/heart-drops-of-the-dharmakaya-2/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Talk,Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180922T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20180826T041023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T223518Z UID:10000255-1537611300-1537718400@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Heart Drops of the Dharmakaya DESCRIPTION:The nature of our own mind remains hidden behind clouds of thoughts and emotions until a master directly points out the source\, the essence\, the “heart drop.” This is the method of direct introduction to Dozgchen\, the highest and most subtle path of medication in Bon. \nThe Heart Drops of Dharmakaya teachings were composed by Shardza Tashi Gyaltsen\, a Tibetan master who upon his death in 1935\, achieved the rainbow body\, in which his physical body dissolved into light. Shardza Rinpoche was one of the most influential Bon Teachers of his time. His works are used as textbooks in may Tibetan monasteries. \nIn these teachings\, practitioners learn a series of extraordinary practices that invoke direct perception of the nature of mind. Unlike methods that involve watching the breath or otherwise calming the thoughts\, these practices rely on body postures\, sounding of Tibetan syllables\, and simple visualizations to draw one quickly to an experience of one’s essence. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/heart-drops-of-the-dharmakaya/ LOCATION:TX CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181111T153000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20181015T213208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T012634Z UID:10000256-1541844000-1541950200@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Explore the Tibetan Culture with a Weekend Teaching of Music & Dance DESCRIPTION:Explore the Tibetan Culture with\na Weekend Teaching of Music & Dance\nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen \nResident Lama – Ligmincha Texas \n \nSaturday: Geshe Denma will teach us how to play the bell\, the rolmo and the drum. These instruments have been used for centuries in the ancient religious and cultural practices of the Bon tradition. \nSunday: We will continue our exploration by learning the dance associated with Sipe Gyalmo\, and will\ncombine the practices of dancing and making music together. \nDates:  Saturday\, Nov. 10th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm   &   Sunday\, Nov. 11th 10:00 am – 3:30 pm \nCost:  \n – Pre-Registration Price: $135\, on or before Nov. 9th\, 2018 \n– Full Price: $150\, payable at the door\, cash\, check or charge \n– One Day only: $75\, also payable at the door \nLocation: Ligmincha Texas\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, Texas \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings. Special payment plans are available. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/tibetan-music-and-dance/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181202T153000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20181126T010518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T223545Z UID:10000257-1543658400-1543764600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:How to Draw a Bön Stupa DESCRIPTION:How to Draw a Bön Stupa \n \n – Days\n– Hours\n– Minutes\n– Seconds \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nInformation \n \n \n \nTaught by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen\, Resident Lama\, Ligmincha Texas \nA Stupa\, or Chorten in Tibetan\, is a mound-shaped religious monument from the Buddhist\ntradition. It is said that its shape represents the mind of the Buddha. A stupa includes the five\nbasic geometric shapes that correspond to the five elements. In the Bön tradition\, there are 120\ndifferent specific designs that represent different manifestations of the Buddha’s mind. Each part\nof the design holds deep meaning. \nGeshe Denma will guide us through the drawing of a stupa\, and explain the meaning of each part.\nThis information will allow you to build a Stupa. This is the first time this topic has been taught at\nLigmincha Texas and possibly the first time it has been taught in the United States. Please bring\npaper\, pencil and a ruler. \nRetreat: Saturday\, Dec. 1st 10:00 am – 5:00 pm & Sunday\, Dec. 2nd\, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm \nCost: $150\, payable in advance or at the door\, Early Bird Price of $135\, on or before Nov. 28th \nLocation: Ligmincha Texas\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, Texas \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n  URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/how-to-draw-a-bon-stupa/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Bon-Stupa-1561-536.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190120T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190120T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20181216T233529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T205742Z UID:10000290-1547983800-1547991000@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Opening the Door to Bön - The 9 Breathings of Purification DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \n\n\nThis Sunday\, we will explore the practice of the Nine Breathings of Purification. \nThe View of the wisdom tradition of Bön Buddhism is that the nature of our mind is clear and open\, like a cloudless dessert sky. What causes our suffering\, is our disconnection from our true nature. The practice of these cleansing breaths\, help us to clear what obscures our recognition of our true nature. \nThere is no fee for this session but a suggested donation of $10 to the Center is gratefully appreciated. \n\n\n \n \n \n Contract Information \n \n \n \n\n Leslie Abuso \n \n \n \n leslieabuso@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/1026517/2019-01-20/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Channels.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190125T203000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20181206T021618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045659Z UID:10000258-1548442800-1548448200@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Spontaneous Creativity: Meditations for Manifesting Your Positive Qualities - Friday Talk DESCRIPTION:Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will return to the Asia Society on January 25th\, 2019\, from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. The Retreat will continue at the Jung Center Houston on Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. \nThe topic of this year’s talk is based on Rinpoche’s newest book\, Spontaneous Creativity: Meditations for Manifesting Your Positive Qualities\, published in 2018. As Rinpoche has said: \nCreativity can be seen as a state of natural flow\, one that spontaneously and effortlessly gives birth not only to manifest form\, but to all experiences of body\, energy and mind. This state of flow\, which has its roots in openness\, occurs only in the absence of hope and fear. It is at once naturally joyful\, peaceful\, compassionate\, expansive and powerful. When you know how to tap fully into this open\, creative flow\, its beneficial qualities can extend to any area of your life. \nDuring Friday night’s lecture\, Rinpoche will introduce the topic and provide a short instruction and meditation practice. \nOn Saturday and Sunday at the Jung Center Houston\, Rinpoche will deepen his discussion and and offer more extensive guided meditation practices to help participants recognize and clear physical\, energetic\, and mental obstacles that can block creative flow\, helping you to connect with and trust in your innate creative potential and to discover the inner strength and confidence that can allow creativity to naturally blossom.\n \n \n \n \nGeshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche \n \n \n \n \nGeshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, founder and spiritual director of Ligmincha International\, is an acclaimed author as well as a highly respected and beloved teacher to students throughout the United States\, Mexico and Europe. Fluent in English\, Tenzin Rinpoche is renowned for his depth of wisdom; his clear\, engaging teaching style; and his ability to make the ancient Tibetan teachings highly accessible and relevant to the lives of Westerners.\n\n\n \n Click here to visit the Asia Society Houston website\nPricing at the Asia Society Friday Night Public Talk:\n$25 for non-members\n$15 for members of the Asia Society URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/spontaneous-creativity-meditations-for-manifesting-your-positive-qualities/ LOCATION:Asia Society Houston\, 1370 Southmore Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Public Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Sunburst.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20181206T024931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045742Z UID:10000259-1548496800-1548608400@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Spontaneous Creativity: Meditations for Manifesting Your Positive Qualities - Weekend Retreat DESCRIPTION:Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will return to the Asia Society on January 25th\, 2019\, from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. The Retreat will continue at the Jung Center Houston on Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. \nThe topic of this year’s talk is based on Rinpoche’s newest book\, Spontaneous Creativity: Meditations for Manifesting Your Positive Qualities\, published in 2018. As Rinpoche has said: \nCreativity can be seen as a state of natural flow\, one that spontaneously and effortlessly gives birth not only to manifest form\, but to all experiences of body\, energy and mind. This state of flow\, which has its roots in openness\, occurs only in the absence of hope and fear. It is at once naturally joyful\, peaceful\, compassionate\, expansive and powerful. When you know how to tap fully into this open\, creative flow\, its beneficial qualities can extend to any area of your life. \nDuring Friday night’s lecture\, Rinpoche will introduce the topic and provide a short instruction and meditation practice. \nOn Saturday and Sunday at the Jung Center Houston\, Rinpoche will deepen his discussion and and offer more extensive guided meditation practices to help participants recognize and clear physical\, energetic\, and mental obstacles that can block creative flow\, helping you to connect with and trust in your innate creative potential and to discover the inner strength and confidence that can allow creativity to naturally blossom.\n \n \n \n \nGeshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche \n \n \n \n \nGeshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, founder and spiritual director of Ligmincha International\, is an acclaimed author as well as a highly respected and beloved teacher to students throughout the United States\, Mexico and Europe. Fluent in English\, Tenzin Rinpoche is renowned for his depth of wisdom; his clear\, engaging teaching style; and his ability to make the ancient Tibetan teachings highly accessible and relevant to the lives of Westerners.\n\n\n \n Click here to visit the Jung Center Houston website\nIn the Advanced Search area\, for program type\, select “Body\, Mind\, Spirit”\nFor Instructor\, select Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\nPricing at the Jung Center:\n$180 for non-members\n$150 for members URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/spontaneous-creativity-meditations-for-manifesting-your-positive-qualities-weekend-retreat/ LOCATION:The Jung Center Houston\, 5200 Montrose Blvd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Saturday Retreat,Weekend Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Sunburst.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Jung Center Houston":MAILTO:feedback@junghouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190125T215956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045714Z UID:10000297-1550862000-1551027600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:The Six Bardos and the Nature of Mind DESCRIPTION:The Six Bardos and the Nature of Mind\nMenri Shedrup Khenpo Geshe Nyima Dhondup Rinpoche\nThe Bardo is a Tibetan Buddhist concept roughly translated as “thrown between.” Also called the Intermediate State\, the Bardo arises between death and the next life.  It is said to be much like dream\, sleep\, and deep meditative states\, when the edges of our reality blur\, and forms\, images\, sounds\, our sense of ourselves and duality diminish\, yet presence remains.\nThe Bardo presents both a challenge to ordinary consciousness and an opening to the possibility of enlightenment. \nKhenpo Nyima Dhondup Rinpoche will explore the Bardo with us. This weekend offers an opportunity to receive precious teachings from a high lama to help us prepare for this transition time. \nPublic Talk\nFriday. February 22nd 7:00pm – 8:30 pm \n$15 Suggested Donation \nWeekend Retreat\nSaturday & Sunday February 23rd & 24th 10 am – 5 pm \n$135  Early-Bird Registration thru February 18th\n  $150 Standard Registration \nLocation \n\nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister through the links provided above. \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \nMenri Shedrup Khenpo Geshe Nyima Dhondup Rinpoche\n \n \n \n \nMenri Shedrup Khenpo Geshe Nyima Dhondup Rinpoche is the current Abbot of the Bön Dialectic School at Menri Monastery in Dolanji\, India. He was born in 1978 in Delhi\, India. His birth name\, Tsering Dhondup\, was given to him by Tsondue Rinpoche\, one of the greatest Bön masters in 20th century. After completing over 15 years of study of Bön Sutra\, Tantra\, Dzogchen and the five major and minor sciences of Bön tradition\, Nyima Rinpoche received his Geshe Degree in the spring of 2006. In 2008 Rinpoche was enthroned as Menri Shedrup Lopon\, the principal master of the Bön Dialectic School at Menri Monastery. In February of 2012 he was enthroned as the Menri Shedrup Khenpo\, the Abbot of the Bön Dialectic School. \nRinpoche has been teaching Bön Sutra\, Tantra and Dzogchen to Bön Dialectic students for more than 15 years and he has been an invited speaker at several major Bön and Buddhist conferences. He has also contributed several articles for Bon-sGo\, the journal in Tibetan of Menri Monastery in India and the Himalayan Bön website in Tibet. Khenpo Nyima Dhondup Rinpoche has taken on the additional responsibilities of General Secretary of the Governing Council of Menri Monastery\, and since 2011\, Director of the official website of Menri Monastery (www.theyungdrungbon.com). In 2014\, he visited Tibet and blessed many Bon followers and practitioners. \nRinpoche is the author of the books ‘Rigs sMa dGyes Pi mChod Trin’\, (Offerings to Rejoice the Great Scholars)\, ‘Man-ngag Lung gi Yang Zhun\, sTod Cha’ and ‘sMad Cha’ (A Clear Oral Transmission of the Sacred Instruction\, Parts 1&2) and ‘Yungdrung gi Tson Dhon’ (Illustration on the Meaning of Yungdrung). These three books cover the main philosophical teachings in Bön tradition. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-six-bardos-and-the-nature-of-mind/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Talk,Teaching,Weekend Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_0314.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190310T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190125T221206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T215003Z UID:10000298-1552071600-1552237200@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:The Five Warrior Syllables DESCRIPTION:The Five Warrior Syllables\nTibetan Sound Healing Practice\nMarcy Vaughn\nWhen we rest our attention on the stillness of the body\, inner silence\, and the spaciousness of mind we connect with the source of healing and creativity within. During this weekend retreat\, we will explore the sacred architecture of the channels and chakras within the body. Resting attention in each of five energetic center and chanting a sacred sound associated with that center is a powerful healing practice. \nThis practice known as the Five Warrior Syllables\, supports the release of physical\, emotional and energetic blockages and encourages the emergence of healing qualities. As new spaces open within\, we see ourselves and others with fresh eyes\, connect to our life with inspiration\, and are motivated to engage in actions that benefit others. \nPublic Talk\nFriday. March 8th\, 2019  7:00pm – 8:30 pm \n$15 Suggested Donation \nWeekend Retreat\nSaturday & Sunday March 9th & 10th 10 am – 5 pm \n$135  Early-Bird Registration\,   $150 Standard Registration \nLocation \n\nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister at: LigminchaTexas.org \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \nMarcy Vaughn\n \n \n \n \nMarcy Vaughn has been a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for more than forty- five years and is a senior student of Bon Buddhist master Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Marcy was in the first graduating class of the master’s program in contemplative psychotherapy at Naropa University and is currently a therapist in private practice in Bryn Mawr\, Pennsylvania. She works in close collaboration with Tenzin Rinpoche and has edited his books Tibetan Sound Healing\, Awakening the Sacred Body\, Awakening the Luminous Mind\, and Spontaneous Creativity. She is a teacher for both Ligmincha Institute and a senior teacher for The 3 Doors\, where she designed and teaches the Compassion Project with her husband\, Gabriel Rocco. Marcy is the main practice leader for retreats by Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche at Serenity Ridge in Virginia. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-five-warrior-syllables/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Public Talk,Teaching,Weekend Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mountains-768721_1920.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190331T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190331T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190131T013629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T205349Z UID:10000306-1554031800-1554039000@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Opening the Door to Bön - the Warrior Syllables DESCRIPTION:The Five Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing) \n \n \n \nThe sacred sounds of the Five Warrior Syllables are a part of the Bön healing tradition and have been handed down from master to student for generations. In recent years\, these ancient practices have been brought to life in the west through the tireless teaching and writing of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, author of Tibetan Sound Healing. The Five Warrior Syllables Practice engages the power of sound and silence to help heal physical illness\, clear psychological and energetic disturbances\, and support the spiritual practitioner to abide with clear and open awareness. \nIn our Sunday practice session\, led by Leslie Abuso\, we will spend time with all five syllables. There will be instruction\, practice and time for questions and discussion. The practice is open to all levels of practitioner. There is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated. \n“The practice of the Five Warrior Syllables is a skillful means that can support us to release our negative and limiting behavioral patterns of body\, speech and mind.” (from “Tibetan Sound Healing” Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.) \nThere is no need to register but it is helpful if you RSVP to Leslie at 713-444-3457. \nThere is a bookstore onsite and this book is available for purchase. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/opening-the-door-to-bon-the-warrior-syllables/2019-03-31/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Sunday Practice,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/The-Five-Warrior-Syllables-copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190428T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190428T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20181216T233529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T205742Z UID:10000291-1556451000-1556458200@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Opening the Door to Bön - The 9 Breathings of Purification DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \n\n\nThis Sunday\, we will explore the practice of the Nine Breathings of Purification. \nThe View of the wisdom tradition of Bön Buddhism is that the nature of our mind is clear and open\, like a cloudless dessert sky. What causes our suffering\, is our disconnection from our true nature. The practice of these cleansing breaths\, help us to clear what obscures our recognition of our true nature. \nThere is no fee for this session but a suggested donation of $10 to the Center is gratefully appreciated. \n\n\n \n \n \n Contract Information \n \n \n \n\n Leslie Abuso \n \n \n \n leslieabuso@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/1026517/2019-04-28/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Channels.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190422T155314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045414Z UID:10000321-1558119600-1558281600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Dream Yoga DESCRIPTION:Ancient Tibetan Bon practice from Ma Gyu text\nWe spend 30%of our time sleeping and much of that dreaming. \nLearn the techniques of lucid dreaming to use your dreams for positive experiences and to enhance your spiritual development. \nLearn to prepare yourself to sleep so your dreams will be more positive leaving you refreshed and energetic.  \nPublic Talk\nFriday. May 17th 7:00pm – 9:00 pm \n$15 Suggested Donation \nWeekend Retreat\nSaturday\, May 18th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nand Sunday \, May 19th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \n$135  Early-Bird Registration thru May 11th\n  $150 Standard Registration \nLocation \nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister through the links provided above. \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \nTeaching by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen\, Resident Lama\n \n \n \n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/dream-yoga/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Public Talk,Teaching,Weekend Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fullsizeoutput_1825.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190424T194013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045426Z UID:10000322-1559480400-1559491200@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:The Great Mantra - known as the MA TRI - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:This program has been CANCELLED for Sunday\, June 2nd from 1-4p at Yoga Haven in Galveston\, TX. \nPlease check back on our website for more information on future teachings.\n \n \n \n \nTeaching by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen\, Resident Lama\n \n \n \n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-great-mantra-known-as-the-ma-tri/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Talk,Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190630T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190630T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190131T013629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T205349Z UID:10000307-1561894200-1561901400@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Opening the Door to Bön - the Warrior Syllables DESCRIPTION:The Five Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing) \n \n \n \nThe sacred sounds of the Five Warrior Syllables are a part of the Bön healing tradition and have been handed down from master to student for generations. In recent years\, these ancient practices have been brought to life in the west through the tireless teaching and writing of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, author of Tibetan Sound Healing. The Five Warrior Syllables Practice engages the power of sound and silence to help heal physical illness\, clear psychological and energetic disturbances\, and support the spiritual practitioner to abide with clear and open awareness. \nIn our Sunday practice session\, led by Leslie Abuso\, we will spend time with all five syllables. There will be instruction\, practice and time for questions and discussion. The practice is open to all levels of practitioner. There is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated. \n“The practice of the Five Warrior Syllables is a skillful means that can support us to release our negative and limiting behavioral patterns of body\, speech and mind.” (from “Tibetan Sound Healing” Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.) \nThere is no need to register but it is helpful if you RSVP to Leslie at 713-444-3457. \nThere is a bookstore onsite and this book is available for purchase. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/opening-the-door-to-bon-the-warrior-syllables/2019-06-30/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Sunday Practice,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/The-Five-Warrior-Syllables-copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190719T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190721T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190424T204358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T042117Z UID:10000323-1563562800-1563724800@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation in the Tradition of Yungdrung Bön - Presented by Ani Sherab Wangmo DESCRIPTION:The meditation in the Yundrung Bön Spiritual Tradition is the Path that we all need to tread to be able to control our mind and train it so that we can live with more peace\, quiet and serenity. \nIn the beginning we do have to know the context in which these sacred practices are\, so that we really know what we are doing and why. This very certainty allows us as practitioners to focus our attention on the goal and do not get distracted. It is an Ocean of Wisdom and we are beginning by touching the surface. \nAni Sherab Wangmo is a nun of the Yungdrung Bön Tradition\, an authorized instructor of the Lineage\, and a practitioner for 22 years. Her name means “the nun initiated in wisdom” and her monastic vows Getsukma were bestowed by His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima\, Abbot of the Menri Monastery in India. She was in charge of the fundraising of the Bön Children and Monks of the two main monasteries. She made a pilgrimage to Zhang Zhung sacred sites in Tibet in 2005\, especially Bon monasteries in the area that held the last capital of the Empire. One of the fruits of this pilgrimage was the collection of relics and sacred offerings for incorporation into the Bön Stupa of Torreon\, the Bön Stupa for World Peace in Chammaling\, Valle de Bravo and two Stupas in Dolpo.  \n\n\n Public Talk\nFriday. July 19th 7:00pm – 9:00 pm \n$15 Suggested Donation \nWeekend Retreat\nSaturday & Sunday July 20th & 21st 10 am – 5 pm \n$135  Early-Bird Registration thru July 15th\n  $150 Standard Registration \nLocation \n\nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister through the links provided above. \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \n \nTeaching by Ani Sherab Wangmo URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-in-the-tradition-of-yungdrung-bon/2019-07-19/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Talk,Teaching,Weekend Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190720T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190722T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190424T204358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T042117Z UID:10000324-1563649200-1563811200@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation in the Tradition of Yungdrung Bön - Presented by Ani Sherab Wangmo DESCRIPTION:The meditation in the Yundrung Bön Spiritual Tradition is the Path that we all need to tread to be able to control our mind and train it so that we can live with more peace\, quiet and serenity. \nIn the beginning we do have to know the context in which these sacred practices are\, so that we really know what we are doing and why. This very certainty allows us as practitioners to focus our attention on the goal and do not get distracted. It is an Ocean of Wisdom and we are beginning by touching the surface. \nAni Sherab Wangmo is a nun of the Yungdrung Bön Tradition\, an authorized instructor of the Lineage\, and a practitioner for 22 years. Her name means “the nun initiated in wisdom” and her monastic vows Getsukma were bestowed by His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima\, Abbot of the Menri Monastery in India. She was in charge of the fundraising of the Bön Children and Monks of the two main monasteries. She made a pilgrimage to Zhang Zhung sacred sites in Tibet in 2005\, especially Bon monasteries in the area that held the last capital of the Empire. One of the fruits of this pilgrimage was the collection of relics and sacred offerings for incorporation into the Bön Stupa of Torreon\, the Bön Stupa for World Peace in Chammaling\, Valle de Bravo and two Stupas in Dolpo.  \n\n\n Public Talk\nFriday. July 19th 7:00pm – 9:00 pm \n$15 Suggested Donation \nWeekend Retreat\nSaturday & Sunday July 20th & 21st 10 am – 5 pm \n$135  Early-Bird Registration thru July 15th\n  $150 Standard Registration \nLocation \n\nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister through the links provided above. \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \n \nTeaching by Ani Sherab Wangmo URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-in-the-tradition-of-yungdrung-bon/2019-07-20/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Talk,Teaching,Weekend Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190723T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190424T204358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T042117Z UID:10000325-1563735600-1563897600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation in the Tradition of Yungdrung Bön - Presented by Ani Sherab Wangmo DESCRIPTION:The meditation in the Yundrung Bön Spiritual Tradition is the Path that we all need to tread to be able to control our mind and train it so that we can live with more peace\, quiet and serenity. \nIn the beginning we do have to know the context in which these sacred practices are\, so that we really know what we are doing and why. This very certainty allows us as practitioners to focus our attention on the goal and do not get distracted. It is an Ocean of Wisdom and we are beginning by touching the surface. \nAni Sherab Wangmo is a nun of the Yungdrung Bön Tradition\, an authorized instructor of the Lineage\, and a practitioner for 22 years. Her name means “the nun initiated in wisdom” and her monastic vows Getsukma were bestowed by His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima\, Abbot of the Menri Monastery in India. She was in charge of the fundraising of the Bön Children and Monks of the two main monasteries. She made a pilgrimage to Zhang Zhung sacred sites in Tibet in 2005\, especially Bon monasteries in the area that held the last capital of the Empire. One of the fruits of this pilgrimage was the collection of relics and sacred offerings for incorporation into the Bön Stupa of Torreon\, the Bön Stupa for World Peace in Chammaling\, Valle de Bravo and two Stupas in Dolpo.  \n\n\n Public Talk\nFriday. July 19th 7:00pm – 9:00 pm \n$15 Suggested Donation \nWeekend Retreat\nSaturday & Sunday July 20th & 21st 10 am – 5 pm \n$135  Early-Bird Registration thru July 15th\n  $150 Standard Registration \nLocation \n\nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister through the links provided above. \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \n \nTeaching by Ani Sherab Wangmo URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-in-the-tradition-of-yungdrung-bon/2019-07-21/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Talk,Teaching,Weekend Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190728T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190728T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20181216T233529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T205742Z UID:10000292-1564313400-1564320600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Opening the Door to Bön - The 9 Breathings of Purification DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \n\n\nThis Sunday\, we will explore the practice of the Nine Breathings of Purification. \nThe View of the wisdom tradition of Bön Buddhism is that the nature of our mind is clear and open\, like a cloudless dessert sky. What causes our suffering\, is our disconnection from our true nature. The practice of these cleansing breaths\, help us to clear what obscures our recognition of our true nature. \nThere is no fee for this session but a suggested donation of $10 to the Center is gratefully appreciated. \n\n\n \n \n \n Contract Information \n \n \n \n\n Leslie Abuso \n \n \n \n leslieabuso@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/1026517/2019-07-28/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Channels.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190929T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190424T211039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045450Z UID:10000326-1569610800-1569772800@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:The Practice of Chöd in the Bön Tradition: Cutting through Fear with Compassion DESCRIPTION:The practice of chöd\, from the Tibetan contemplative tradition\, is a skillful method for dissolving emotional conflicts and dissatisfaction by compassionately cutting through the fear and attachment that obscure your true nature of mind. During this retreat Alejandro will introduce the practice of chöd\, from the Tibetan Bön tradition\, as a means to meet the emotional energies of fear and to cut the root causes of suffering: aversion\, attachment and ignorance. Through practicing chöd\, you can cut through the bondage of fear\, whatever form it takes\, and unleash creativity as you reconnect to your natural state—open\, awake and fearless.\n\n\n Public Talk\nFriday. September 27th 7:00pm – 9:00 pm \n$15 Suggested Donation \nWeekend Retreat\nSaturday & Sunday September 28th and 29th  10:00 am – 4:00 pm \n$135  Early-Bird Registration thru September 23rd\n  $150 Standard Registration \nLocation \n\nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister through the links provided above. \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \n \nAlejandro Chaoul PhD \n \n \n \n \nDr. Alejandro Chaoul is a Senior Teacher of The 3 Doors\, an international organization\, founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche with the goal of transforming lives through meditation. Alejandro has studied in the Tibetan tradition since 1989\, and for over 20 years with Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, completing the seven-year training at Ligmincha Institute in 2000. He also holds a Ph.D. in Tibetan religions from Rice University. \nSince 1995\, he has been teaching meditation classes and Tibetan Yoga (Tsa Lung & Trul Khor) workshops nationally and internationally under the auspices of Ligmincha Institute. Alejandro is a former member of the Board of the Ligmincha Texas and was an essential leader\, supporting the vision of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, in the formation of the organization. He is a much-loved teacher and Sangha member for Ligmincha Texas. \nIn 1999\, Alejandro began teaching these techniques at the Integrative Medicine Program of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston\, TX\, where he holds a faculty position and for the last fifteen years conducts research on the effect of these practices in people with cancer. He is also an associate faculty member at The University of Texas’ McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics\, where he teaches medical students in the areas of spirituality\, complementary and integrative medicine\, and end of life care. Alejandro is also the author of Chod Practice in the Bon Tradition (Snow Lion\, 2009) and most recently\, Tibetan Yoga for Health & Well-Being (Hay House\, Inc.\, 2018). For more information on upcoming offerings by Dr. Chaoul\, please visit his website at: https://alechaoul.com/ URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-practice-of-chod-in-the-bon-tradition-cutting-through-fear-with-compassion/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Talk,Teaching,Upcoming Featured Events,Weekend Retreat ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190929T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190929T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190131T013629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T205349Z UID:10000308-1569756600-1569763800@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Opening the Door to Bön - the Warrior Syllables DESCRIPTION:The Five Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing) \n \n \n \nThe sacred sounds of the Five Warrior Syllables are a part of the Bön healing tradition and have been handed down from master to student for generations. In recent years\, these ancient practices have been brought to life in the west through the tireless teaching and writing of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, author of Tibetan Sound Healing. The Five Warrior Syllables Practice engages the power of sound and silence to help heal physical illness\, clear psychological and energetic disturbances\, and support the spiritual practitioner to abide with clear and open awareness. \nIn our Sunday practice session\, led by Leslie Abuso\, we will spend time with all five syllables. There will be instruction\, practice and time for questions and discussion. The practice is open to all levels of practitioner. There is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated. \n“The practice of the Five Warrior Syllables is a skillful means that can support us to release our negative and limiting behavioral patterns of body\, speech and mind.” (from “Tibetan Sound Healing” Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.) \nThere is no need to register but it is helpful if you RSVP to Leslie at 713-444-3457. \nThere is a bookstore onsite and this book is available for purchase. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/opening-the-door-to-bon-the-warrior-syllables/2019-09-29/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Sunday Practice,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/The-Five-Warrior-Syllables-copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191027T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191027T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20181216T233529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T205742Z UID:10000293-1572175800-1572183000@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Opening the Door to Bön - The 9 Breathings of Purification DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \n\n\nThis Sunday\, we will explore the practice of the Nine Breathings of Purification. \nThe View of the wisdom tradition of Bön Buddhism is that the nature of our mind is clear and open\, like a cloudless dessert sky. What causes our suffering\, is our disconnection from our true nature. The practice of these cleansing breaths\, help us to clear what obscures our recognition of our true nature. \nThere is no fee for this session but a suggested donation of $10 to the Center is gratefully appreciated. \n\n\n \n \n \n Contract Information \n \n \n \n\n Leslie Abuso \n \n \n \n leslieabuso@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/1026517/2019-10-27/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Channels.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190429T204844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191102T190647Z UID:10000328-1576263600-1576425600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Five Precious Wisdom Medicines: How to Take Daily DESCRIPTION:Medicine Buddha \nThe Five Precious Wisdom Medicines are the healing methods we can skillfully administer to ourselves to counteract the five poisons of everyday life. Geshe Denma will teach us what five problems arise for us that destroy our peacefulness and cause us to react in habitual ways that compound those problems. He will also teach us what five methods we can use to restore our peacefulness and choose positive and creative responses to those problems. Through this simple sounding topic\, Geshe Denma will take us a long way toward a new understanding. Please join us.\n\n\n Public Talk\nFriday. December 13th 7:00pm – 9:00 pm \n$15 Suggested Donation \nWeekend Retreat\nSaturday\, December 14th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nand Sunday \, December 15th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \n$135  Early-Bird Registration thru December 9th\n  $150 Standard Registration \nLocation \nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister through the links provided above. \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \n \nTeaching by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen\, Resident Lama\n \n \n \n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/five-precious-wisdom-medicines-how-to-take-daily/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Talk,Teaching,Weekend Retreat ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191215T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191215T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190131T013629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T205349Z UID:10000309-1576409400-1576416600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Opening the Door to Bön - the Warrior Syllables DESCRIPTION:The Five Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing) \n \n \n \nThe sacred sounds of the Five Warrior Syllables are a part of the Bön healing tradition and have been handed down from master to student for generations. In recent years\, these ancient practices have been brought to life in the west through the tireless teaching and writing of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, author of Tibetan Sound Healing. The Five Warrior Syllables Practice engages the power of sound and silence to help heal physical illness\, clear psychological and energetic disturbances\, and support the spiritual practitioner to abide with clear and open awareness. \nIn our Sunday practice session\, led by Leslie Abuso\, we will spend time with all five syllables. There will be instruction\, practice and time for questions and discussion. The practice is open to all levels of practitioner. There is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated. \n“The practice of the Five Warrior Syllables is a skillful means that can support us to release our negative and limiting behavioral patterns of body\, speech and mind.” (from “Tibetan Sound Healing” Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.) \nThere is no need to register but it is helpful if you RSVP to Leslie at 713-444-3457. \nThere is a bookstore onsite and this book is available for purchase. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/opening-the-door-to-bon-the-warrior-syllables/2019-12-15/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Sunday Practice,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/The-Five-Warrior-Syllables-copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191222T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191222T133000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20190131T013629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T224044Z UID:10000310-1577014200-1577021400@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Opening the Door to Bön - the Warrior Syllables DESCRIPTION:The Five Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing) \n \n \n \nThe sacred sounds of the Five Warrior Syllables are a part of the Bön healing tradition and have been handed down from master to student for generations. In recent years\, these ancient practices have been brought to life in the west through the tireless teaching and writing of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, author of Tibetan Sound Healing. The Five Warrior Syllables Practice engages the power of sound and silence to help heal physical illness\, clear psychological and energetic disturbances\, and support the spiritual practitioner to abide with clear and open awareness. \nIn our Sunday practice session\, led by Leslie Abuso\, we will spend time with all five syllables. There will be instruction\, practice and time for questions and discussion. The practice is open to all levels of practitioner. There is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated. \n“The practice of the Five Warrior Syllables is a skillful means that can support us to release our negative and limiting behavioral patterns of body\, speech and mind.” (from “Tibetan Sound Healing” Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.) \nThere is no need to register but it is helpful if you RSVP to Leslie at 713-444-3457. \nThere is a bookstore onsite and this book is available for purchase. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/opening-the-door-to-bon-the-warrior-syllables-2019-12-22/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Sunday Practice,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/The-Five-Warrior-Syllables-copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20200127T152726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T234700Z UID:10000335-1581242400-1581267600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Creating & Caring for your Shrine: A Guide for Western Students of the Yungdrung Bon Buddhist Tradition and How to use Ritual Items & Yeshe Walmo drumming. DESCRIPTION:Join Geshe Denma Gyaltsen to learn about the correct way to set up your altar and how to use ritual items. \nCost for the one day event: $65.00 \nLocation \nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister through the links provided above. \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \nTeaching by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen\, Resident Lama\n \n \n \n \n\n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/using-the-altar-and-ritual-items-plus-yeshe-walmo-and-drumming/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Talk,Teaching,Upcoming Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20210323T184944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T152511Z UID:10000363-1616846400-1616853600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Ligmincha Texas Healing Practice for World Peace DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 has completely changed the world. This past year has been difficult and most challenging. Now\, it is starting to get better and better. \nWe can fight the virus by continuing to follow COVID-19 precautions (e.g. wearing a mask\, physical distancing\, getting a vaccine)\, doing prayers\, and practicing to meet this challenging time. If we do this\, it will end soon. \nWe cannot blame anyone for the virus. No one has made this virus\, this kind of disease comes and goes. In the Buddhist text\, it says there are 404 types of diseases and 80\,000 obstacles by the gek. We need to eliminate these obstacles and diseases by prayer. Many people may experience anxiety and anger that can automatically come out when under duress. When this happens\, it is important that we do not blame anyone. By doing this\, it becomes worse. \nNow\, we will practice peace in the world to make life happier for all at this time. Ligmincha Texas will do prayers for World Peace and Healing for everyone by practicing the Sipe Gyalmo Healing Practice (Queen of Existence) and The Precious Garland for those who have died from racial violence and COVID-19. \nBring mala and a bottle of water. \nRegister Here URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/ligmincha-texas-healing-practice-for-world-peace/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Talk ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20210314T220808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T152451Z UID:10000362-1619863200-1619967600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:The Ma Gyud: Teaching of the Bön Mother Tantra Part 1 DESCRIPTION:The Bön Mother Tantra is one of the first translated texts from Zhang Zhung into Tibetan. Before it was translated from Tibetan\, it was translated into five languages. Originally written earlier\, the text was hidden in the 8th century. It was discovered as a terma by Guru Nön tse in the 11th century. There are three parts of the Mother Tantra: 1) How to practice the development stage; 2) How to practice the generation and perfection stages; 3) How to practice the union of the generation and perfection stages. \nThe principal focus of the development stage is the Father Tantra. The focus of the generation and perfection stages is the Mother Tantra. The main focus of the union stage is the Son Tantra. Especially in the Mother Tantra\, we practice the visualization of the three jewels: Lama; the Yidam; and the Khandro (dakini). In this retreat\, Geshe Denma will teach the Mother Tantra sadhana\, the three visualizations\, and the mudras. \nThe Ma Gyud is a tantric\, transformation practice. If we practice the Ma Gyud daily\, we will develop special powers of inner wisdom.  Tantra is a secret practice. The Mother Tantra deity was one of the yidams of the second king of Tibet\, Mu Tri Tsenpo. He had special power which he kept secret for himself as the king. His power decreased after the practice was made secret\, and he realized he had the capacity to teach and not to keep it secret anymore.  His power increased after this realization. He taught to those who had the capacity to receive the teaching. \nAll are welcome to attend this precious retreat with Geshe Denma. \nHe trusts that all have the capacity to receive this special\, powerful teaching. \nSchedule \nSATURDAY and SUNDAY\nCentral Daylight Time CDT \n Session 1 10:00–11:15 am\nSession 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm \nMeal Break\nSession 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm\n \n \n \n \nRegistration \n \n \n \nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-20 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Zoom link)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegistration for Part 1 is over. \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n \n \n \n \nResident Lama \n \n \n \n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-ma-gyud-teaching-of-the-bon-mother-tantra-part-1/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20210501T012607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T222750Z UID:10000364-1623492000-1623596400@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:The Ma Gyud: Teaching of the Bön Mother Tantra Part 2 DESCRIPTION:In the Bön Mother Tantra\, the main yidam is Sangchok Gyalpo (King of the Supreme Secret) who is the embodiment of awareness. He is blue in color representing clear space (openness).  He is in union with Chema Ötso who is red in color and embodies the pure awareness of light.  Together they symbolize the inseparable union of space and light. \nIn this retreat\, Geshe Denma will explain and teach the remainder of the sadhana practice\, how to use the damaru\, teach the mudras\, and practice the visualization of lama\, yidam\, and khandro. We will also learn in more detail the six khandros (Chöd\, Phowa\, Sleep\, Bardo\, Dream\, and Tummo) from The Mother Tantra.  A more detailed explanation is provided in the form of a handout\, illustrating the 5 consorts\, 5 wisdoms\, 5 qualities\, 5 demons\, 5 colors\, and 5 directions. \nAll are welcome to attend this precious retreat with Geshe Denma. \nHe trusts that all have the capacity to receive this special\, powerful teaching. \nSchedule \nSATURDAY and SUNDAY\nCentral Daylight Time CDT \n Session 1 10:00–11:15 am\nSession 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm \nMeal Break\nSession 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm\n \n \n \n \nRegistration \n \n \n \nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n \n \n \n \nResident Lama \n \n \n \n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-ma-gyud-teaching-of-the-bon-mother-tantra-part-2/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T123552 CREATED:20210613T003708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T222728Z UID:10000365-1627120800-1627225200@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:The Ma Gyud: Teaching of the Bön Mother Tantra Part 3 DESCRIPTION:In this retreat\, Geshe Denma Gyaltsen will teach from The Ma Gyud Bön Mother Tantra. It is one of the most powerful teachings in the Yungdrung Bön tradition.  This weekend\, he will teach us The Nine Point Clarity Practice. This practice is divided into three sections\, each with three points of purification.  It is called The Purification of the Three Times.  He will explain in detail about these nine points and we will practice them together.  If we know these nine points\, it will help with our meditation. \nThe first set of three points are Nyam Je Kyong Sum \nNyam: means equanimity \nJe: means developing the clarity side \nKyong: means continuation \nThe second set of three points are Thug Tred Drol Sum \nThug: means the nature of thoughts \nTred: means touching or contact with each other\, being open \nDrol: means to leave\, keep going\, continue\, liberate \nThe third set of three points are Nang Tong Nyam Sum \nNang: means visions \nTong: means emptiness \nNyong: means experience \nGeshe Denma will give us transmission for The Ma Gyud Sadhana Practice at the end of this retreat weekend.  The transmission will not be recorded. \nSchedule \nSATURDAY and SUNDAY\nCentral Daylight Time CDT \n Session 1 10:00–11:15 am\nSession 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm \nMeal Break\nSession 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm\n \n \n \n \nRegistration \n \n \n \nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n \n \n \n \nResident Lama \n \n \n \n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-ma-gyud-teaching-of-the-bon-mother-tantra-part-3/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR