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SUMMARY:Ma Gyud: The Bön Mother Tantra Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Ma Gyud: The Bön Mother Tantra Part 3\nThe 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 Nöntse in the 11th century. \nThere 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. \nThe Ma Gyud Mother Tantra text originated from Kuntu Zangpo. Kuntu Zangpo\, the primordial buddha transmitted this teaching to Zangza Rintsun who is the emanation of the great goddess\, Sherab Chamma. She was born as a divine being. She was the mother of Chimed Tsugphud who was born in Olmo Lung Ring and who in his next life became the nirmanakaya\, Buddha Tonpa Shenrab. \nThis teaching continued until the 8th century. Bön experienced two persecutions before the 8th century. Before the 8th century\, Zhang Zhung was an independent country. The two persecutions occurred during the reign of the Tibetan King\, Drigum Tsanpo who was born in 683 BC and the Tibetan King\, Tisong Detsan who was born in 738 AD. Tisong Detsan assassinated King Ligmincha who was the last King of Zhang Zhung and the country was ruled by Tibet. At that time\, the Bön text was preserved by hiding the text under rocks in many locations. \nMany centuries later\, the terton\, Guru Nontse was born in 1136 AD. Then\, he discovered in the 12th century many texts including the Ma Gyud (The Mother Tantra) from under the rock of Dung Phor near the village of Panamg on the north side of the river in the Tsang province. The root text of the Ma Gyud has three cycles. They are Tantra of the Base\, Tantra of the Path\, and Tantra of the Result. The philosophy of the Tantra of the Base is the development of the three channels\, lung (wind)\, bindus (tigle)\, and conduct. The Tantra of the Path includes practices of Dream Yoga\, Chöd\, and Phowa. The Tantra of the Result is recognizing the Natural State of the Mind and Enlightenment. \nThe Father Tantra includes the practices of the 5 yidam meditation deities. \n\nWalse represents aspect of the Body\nLhagod represents aspect of Speech\nTsochok represents aspect of Mind\nGekhod represents aspect of Quality\nPhurpa represents aspect of Action\n\nThe practice visualizes these deities as a Generation Process (kyering). In khering\, there are two ways to practice either through meditation or through ganapuja. In meditation\, we invite the enlightened deities or specific deities with whom we have a special connection into ourselves. In ganapuja\, we invite the deities into the mandala and make offerings to them. \nThere are three parts in practicing the self kyering: \n\nPreparing ourselves as practitioners with a clear mind.\nClearly visualizing the yidam.\nMerging ourselves with the yidam and becoming inseparable with the yidam. Sit with this as long as we can.\n\nThe Mother Tantra practice includes six special internal practices \n(Dzogrim): \n\nTummo\nDream Yoga\nChöd\nPhowa\nSleep Yoga\nBardo\n\nPart 1 of the Ma Gyud Bön Mother Tantra Retreat teaching will focus on: \n\nThe explanation of sadhana\nThe three visualizations and meaning of lama\, yidam\, and khandro\nLearning the mudras of the Mother Tantra sadhana\n\n\nSchedule – Saturday and Sunday CST \n\n\n\nSession 1\n10:00-11:15 am\n\n\nBreak\n11:15-11:30 am\n\n\nSession 2\n11:30-12:30 pm\n\n\nMeal Break\n12:30-2:00 pm\n\n\nSession 3\n2:00-3:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. \nWritten translations will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. \n\nREGISTRATION: \nComplete payment below.  After payment is complete\, you will receive an email with links to the Zoom Registration and the Handouts.  All recordings will be made available to registered participants after the retreat is over at the same link as the Handouts. \nThere is early bird pricing available until noon the Saturday before the retreat. \nFinancial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending Zoom teachings.  If you need assistance\, please inquire about available scholarships by emailing info@ligminchatexas.org.  This must be done at least 1 week prior to the retreat.\nWe have switched to using Zeffy.  This allows us to keep 100% of your donations and registrations\, as Zeffy does not charge us any payment processing fees.  They do\, however\, ask you to make a donation to them.  If you would prefer not to donate to Zeffy\, in the Donation Box at the bottom\, select “Other” from the Drop Down Box that is prefilled with a percentage and dollar amount \, and leave the Contribution Box empty. \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/ma-gyud-the-bon-mother-tantra-part-3/
LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas Center & Online via Zoom\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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SUMMARY:The Lamp of Uza Rinchen Sal Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The Lamp of Uza Rinchen Sal: Experiential Teaching on the Bardo and\nPractice on the DU TRI SU\nPart 1: October 11-12\, 2025\nPart 2: November 8-9\, 2025\n10:00-11:30 am Central Time\nUza Rinchen Sal’s Bardo Journey: Uza Rinchen Sal’s extraordinary journey through the bardo is a powerful reminder for all of us to engage our body\, speech\, and mind in virtuous acts. Her experience reveals how\, in the transitional states beyond death\,\nbeings yearn deeply for the sound of the three essential mantras and send messages to their living relatives asking for virtuous deeds to be performed on their behalf. Through her story\, we are inspired to practice compassion\, accumulate merit\, and\ndedicate our actions for the benefit of all beings—now\, when we have the precious opportunity. \n\n\nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish and Portuguese. \nWritten translations will be available in Spanish and Portuguese. \n\nREGISTRATION: \nComplete payment below.  After payment is complete\, you will receive an email with links to the Zoom Registration and the Handouts.  All recordings will be made available to registered participants after the retreat is over at the same link as the Handouts. \nThis Registration is for BOTH weekends (Oct 11-12 AND Nov 8-9) \nFinancial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending Zoom teachings.  If you need assistance\, please inquire about available scholarships by emailing info@ligminchatexas.org.  This must be done at least 1 week prior to the retreat.\nWe have switched to using Zeffy.  This allows us to keep 100% of your donations and registrations\, as Zeffy does not charge us any payment processing fees.  They do\, however\, ask you to make a donation to them.  If you would prefer not to donate to Zeffy\, in the Donation Box at the bottom\, select “Other” from the Drop Down Box that is prefilled with a percentage and dollar amount \, and leave the Contribution Box empty. \n\n\n \nSangmo Yangri\, Ph.D.\, is a scholar\, teacher\, and translator. She is the first Tibetan woman to receive a Ph.D. in Tibetan Bön philosophical studies. A recipient of the Jwaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund grant. She won the Prime Minister’s Award from the\nTibetan Government in Exile in India in 2013. \nShe has translated two books from Tibetan to English. Escape from Darkness: The Spiritual Journey of the Buddha’s Daughter Shenza Nechung and The Lamp of Uza Rinchen Sal: Illuminating the Illusory Vision of the Bardo\, the Purifying Period of the\nKarmic Vision of the Six Lokas\, and a Pure Vision of the Sugatas.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-lamp-of-uza-rinchen-sal-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T150000
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SUMMARY:Warrior Syllables and The Five Wisdoms with Special Guest Teacher Marcy Vaughn
DESCRIPTION:Warrior Syllables and The Five Wisdoms\nwith Marcy Vaughn \nNovember 22-23\, 2025 \nThe five Warrior Syllable practice describes a clear path from openness to\naction. Please join Marcy in a meditation retreat to explore our inherent\ncapacity to transform confusion into wisdom and to awaken the inspiration\nto bring benefit to oneself and to others through our actions. \n“The reason these seed syllables are called warriors is because they are powerful and indestructible. They are associated with the Five Wisdoms—and it is wisdom that is able to penetrate fear and ignorance to cut the roots of samsara.” —Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\n\nSchedule – Saturday and Sunday CST \n\n\n\nSession 1\n10:00-11:15 am\n\n\nBreak\n11:15-11:30 am\n\n\nSession 2\n11:30-12:30 pm\n\n\nMeal Break\n12:30-2:00 pm\n\n\nSession 3\n2:00-3:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish. \nWritten translations will be available in Spanish. \n\nREGISTRATION: \nComplete payment below.  After payment is complete\, you will receive an email with links to the Zoom Registration and the Handouts.  All recordings will be made available to registered participants after the retreat is over at the same link as the Handouts. \nThere is early bird pricing available until noon the Saturday before the retreat. \nFinancial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending Zoom teachings.  If you need assistance\, please inquire about available scholarships by emailing info@ligminchatexas.org.  This must be done at least 1 week prior to the retreat.\nWe have switched to using Zeffy.  This allows us to keep 100% of your donations and registrations\, as Zeffy does not charge us any payment processing fees.  They do\, however\, ask you to make a donation to them.  If you would prefer not to donate to Zeffy\, in the Donation Box at the bottom\, select “Other” from the Drop Down Box that is prefilled with a percentage and dollar amount \, and leave the Contribution Box empty. \n\n\n \nMarcy Vaughn has been a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for over 50 years\, is a Senior Teacher of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, and is Board President of The 3 Doors Academy.  She graduated in the first class of the master’s program in contemplative psychology at Naropa University\, where she also worked as Director of Admissions. Marcy is a counselor in private practice\, offers both online and residential meditation groups and retreats\, and teaches internationally throughout the United States\, Mexico\, and Europe.  She currently lives in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. \nIn partnership with her husband\, Gabriel Rocco\, they designed and launched the 9-month Compassion Project\, which explores meditation as a path to compassion for self and others.  It is now offered internationally in multiple languages. \nShe has edited the books Awakening the Sacred Body\, Tibetan Sound Healing\, Awakening the Luminous Mind\, and Spontaneous Creativity: Meditations for Manifesting Your Positive Qualities\, all written by Tenzin Wangyal. She narrates the audio versions of his books available on Audible.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/warrior-syllables-and-the-five-wisdoms/
LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas Center & Online via Zoom\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085322
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SUMMARY:The Four Wheels of Yungdrung Bon with Drubdra Khenpo Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:The Four Wheels of Yungdrung Bon\nand Dzogchen Meditation\nRetreat with Drubdra Khenpo Rinpoche\nAbbot of the Meditation School at Triten Norbutse\nThis teaching is the essential foundation for the methods and practices in Yungdrung Bön. Drubdra Khenpo Rinpoche will teach and guide us in this precious retreat. \nThe Four Wheels \nView from above: The philosophical view or wisdom perspective originates from the highest level – the ultimate truth\, emptiness\, or the nature of reality as seen by enlightened beings. \nConduct ascends from below: Our actual practice and behavior must start from the ground level and progress gradually upward. \nThe foundation is great compassion: Great compassion (mahākaruṇā) serves as the essential basis and motivation for the entire path. This is the heartfelt wish to free all sentient beings from suffering without exception. \nThe means are the ten pāramitās: The skillful methods for actualizing enlightenment are the ten pāramitās: generosity\, ethical discipline\, patience\, diligent effort\, meditative concentration\, wisdom\, skillful means\, aspiration/prayer\, spiritual power\, and primordial wisdom. These are the concrete practices that bridge our compassionate motivation with the ultimate realization. \nSchedule – Saturday and Sunday CST \n\n\n\nSession 1\n9:00-10:15 am\n\n\nBreak\n10:15-10:30 am\n\n\nSession 2\n10:30-11:30 am\n\n\n\n\nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. \nWritten translations will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. \n\nREGISTRATION: \nComplete payment below.  After payment is complete\, you will receive an email with links to the Zoom Registration and the Handouts.  All recordings will be made available to registered participants after the retreat is over at the same link as the Handouts. \nThere is early bird pricing available until noon the Saturday before the retreat. \nFinancial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending Zoom teachings.  If you need assistance\, please inquire about available scholarships by emailing info@ligminchatexas.org.  This must be done at least 1 week prior to the retreat.\nWe have switched to using Zeffy.  This allows us to keep 100% of your donations and registrations\, as Zeffy does not charge us any payment processing fees.  They do\, however\, ask you to make a donation to them.  If you would prefer not to donate to Zeffy\, in the Donation Box at the bottom\, select “Other” from the Drop Down Box that is prefilled with a percentage and dollar amount \, and leave the Contribution Box empty. \n\n\nDrubdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche  \n Drubdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin was born in Yetha in the Hor region of East Tibet (Kham) in 1968 to a family of nomadic cattle herders. When he was nineteen\, he entered the Lungkar Monastery\, where he received teachings from lamas such as Uri Lama Nyima Lodrö and Lopön Drangsong Yungdrung. During this time\, Tsultrim Tenzin completed the traditional preliminary practices\, studied Tibetan grammar and poetry as well as various aspects of Bönpo philosophy. Tsultrim Tenzin served as umze\, chant master\, for three years in the Lungkar Monastery. \nAt the age of twenty-five\, he moved to Menri Monastery in Central Tibet where he studied with Pönlob Kalzang Nyima from whom he received teachings on Denö Dzö authored by Shardza Trashi Gyaltsen Rinpoche (1859-1935)\, and the A-Tri Bönpo Dzögchen manual\, and gained the experiential understanding of the Great Perfection. In 1993\, Tsultrim Tenzin made the arduous journey to Triten Norbutse Bönpo Monastery in Kathmandu\, Nepal\, to study intensively with his root Master Yongdzin Lopön Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche\, under whose guidance he deepened his knowledge of Sutra\, Tantra\, and Dzögchen. He also learnt astrology\, traditional Tibetan medicine\, and Sanskrit. \nWhile studying\, Tsultrim Tenzin served as the monastery’s chant master for six years\, and as Gekkö (master) disciplinarian for three years. After completing the 14-year study program\, he passed the Geshe examination in 2001 and received his Geshe degree (roughly equivalent to Doctor of Philosophy). \nThe following year\, in 2002\, Tsultrim Tenzin was appointed by Yongdzin Lopön Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche as Drubdra Khenpo\, Abbot of the Meditation School\, in Triten Norbutse Monastery. Since then\, he has been teaching Dzögchen in the meditation school there as well as Sutra\, Tantra\, Dzogchen\, astrology\, and mandala painting in the monastic dialectic school. \nAlongside teaching\, Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche has been practicing Dzögchen meditation and Ma Gyud Tsa Lung\, Trul Khor\, and Tummo for two hours every morning. He travels to Tibet\, China\, Japan\, Europe\, and England to teach Dzögchen\, Tantra\, and Tsa Lung.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-four-wheels-of-yungdrung-bon/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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SUMMARY:Dzögchen the Great Perfection with Khenchen Tenpa Yungdrung Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Dzögchen:  The Great Perfection Teaching and Meditation\nRetreat with Khenchen Tenpa Yungdrung Rinpoche\nKhenchen Rinpoche will teach Dzögchen\, the Great Perfection of Yungdrung Bön and Dzögchen meditations. This is a great opportunity to learn and practice directly with Khenchen Rinpoche. \nDzögchen teachings offer a direct experience of the Nature of Mind. Dzögchen posits that the Nature of Mind is shared directly through the lineage and teacher\, enabling a more expedited path. While Sutra teachings suggest a three-countless-eon journey\, Tantra may offer a faster path but still demands significant effort and complexity. In contrast\, Dzögchen reveals the Nature of Mind directly\, facilitating its full realization swiftly. As the Nature of Mind is directly accessible in Dzogchen\, the process of purification occurs through the illumination arising from this revelation. \nAs the deeper nature becomes discernible\, mental afflictions lose their grip on the mind and become clearer. This is because the power of this recognition directly undermines the foundation of mental afflictions\, which is the ordinary dualistic mind. \nFrom this perspective\, meditation on the Nature of Mind emerges as the most potent method for purifying the mind of even eons of negative karmic patterns. The Nature of Mind is beyond all belief and philosophies; its reality becomes directly self-evident. The point of view of Pure Dzögchen\, as a methodology\, can be explained philosophically\, with logic and reason\, even though its ultimate goal is beyond logic and reason. \nIn Dzögchen teachings\, Dzögchen\, or the “Path\,” is a profound spiritual practice that transcends conventional understanding. It involves recognizing the true nature of Mind\, known as “Ground\,” and cultivating awareness of this recognition\, referred to as “Result.” This process leads to an increasing realization of the interconnectedness of all phenomena. The ultimate fruition of Dzögchen practice is the attainment of the Rainbow Body of Light\, a manifestation of deep realization unique to the Dzögchen path. \nBy directly presenting individuals with the original Buddha Nature through Dzögchen teachings\, practitioners can gain direct recognition of this profound truth. This recognition fosters a sense of inner peace\, enabling individuals to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and confidence. Furthermore\, Dzögchen offers a comprehensive understanding of the death experience\, including Bardo and rebirth\, providing a sense of security and continuity beyond physical existence. \nSchedule – Saturday and Sunday CST \n\n\n\nSession 1\n10:00-11:15 am\n\n\nBreak\n11:15-11:30 am\n\n\nSession 2\n11:30-12:30 pm\n\n\nLunch Break\n12:30-2:00 pm\n\n\nSession 3\n2:00-3:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. \nWritten translations will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. \n\nREGISTRATION: \nComplete payment below.  After payment is complete\, you will receive an email with links to the Zoom Registration and the Handouts.  All recordings will be made available to registered participants after the retreat is over at the same link as the Handouts. \nThere is early bird pricing available until noon the Saturday before the retreat. \nFinancial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending Zoom teachings.  If you need assistance\, please inquire about available scholarships by emailing info@ligminchatexas.org.  This must be done at least 1 week prior to the retreat.\nWe have switched to using Zeffy.  This allows us to keep 100% of your donations and registrations\, as Zeffy does not charge us any payment processing fees.  They do\, however\, ask you to make a donation to them.  If you would prefer not to donate to Zeffy\, in the Donation Box at the bottom\, select “Other” from the Drop Down Box that is prefilled with a percentage and dollar amount \, and leave the Contribution Box empty. \n\n\nKhenchen Tenpa Yungdrung Rinpoche Biography\n \nKhenchen Tenpa Yungdrung Rinpoche is the Abbot (Khenpo) of Triten Norbutse Monastery in Kathmandu\, Nepal\, one of the two main Bön monasteries outside of Tibet.\nKhenchen Rinpoche was born in 1969 in Dhorpatan in West Nepal. His father\, Lama Tsultrim Nyima\, an accomplished practitioner\, passed away at a relatively early age\, which came as a great loss to the community. Khenchen Rinpoche expresses deep gratitude towards his mother\, Nyima Choedon\, who single-handedly cared for him many years after his father’s death\, and his uncle\, who first taught him the Bön scriptures.\nAt age 11\, Khenchen Rinpoche joined other students studying with Lama Sonam Gyaltsen Rinpoche\, the Abbot of Tashi Gegye Thaten Ling. After completing an initial course of study of the Bön ritual texts and Tibetan calligraphy\, he transferred\, with three other students\, to Menri Monastery in Dolanji\, India\, for further studies.\nIn order to reach Menri Monastery\, the four young students\, along with Lama Sonam Gyaltsen Rinpoche and a man named A-Gyam\, spent eight days walking alongside a horse caravan and an additional three days traveling by bus. Says Khenchen Rinpoche\, “Upon our arrival at Menri Monastery\, I had the golden opportunity to see both His Holiness Menri Trizin Rinpoche and Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. At that time\, they were living a simple life in terms of material possessions\, but they were engaged in the great endeavor of reestablishing the Yungdrung Bön doctrine in the world.”
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/dzogchen-the-great-perfection-with-khenchen-tenpa-yungdrung-rinpoche/
LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas Center & Online via Zoom\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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