Ligmincha Texas

Introduction to Meditation in the Tradition of Yungdrung Bön - Presented by Ani Sherab Wangmo
2019-07-20 19:00 - 2019-07-22 16:00, 2019-07-19 19:00 - 2019-07-21 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Ligmincha Texas, Inc., 5316 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX, 77402, United States
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.
In 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.
Ani 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.

Public Talk
Friday. July 19th 7:00pm – 9:00 pm
$15 Suggested Donation
Weekend Retreat
Saturday & Sunday July 20th & 21st 10 am – 5 pm
$135 Early-Bird Registration thru July 15th
$150 Standard Registration
Location

Ligmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX
Register through the links provided above.
Financial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.
Special payment plans are available.
Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org

Teaching by Ani Sherab Wangmo

Red Garuda Meditation Practice
2019-07-15 19:00 - 20:15, 2019-06-17 19:00 - 20:15, 2019-05-20 19:00 - 20:15, 2019-04-15 19:00 - 20:15, 2019-03-18 19:00 - 20:15 | Ligmincha Texas, Inc., 5316 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX, 77402, United States
Practice Description

Red Garuda is a powerful healing practice useful in gaining confidence, strength and for healing others as well as oneself. The Red Garuda is more often associated with taming the negative energies associated with unusual diseases.
Red Garuda meditation practice is held the third Monday of every month at 7:00 and is led by Jackie Cole. The practice is open to anyone who has had instruction in Red Garuda, if interested in instruction please contact our resident lama Geshe Denma.
There is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.

Practice Contact

Jackie Cole

info@ligminchatexas.org

Opening the Door to Bön - the Warrior Syllables
2019-06-30 11:30 - 13:30, 2019-03-31 11:30 - 13:30 | Ligmincha Texas, Inc., 5316 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX, 77402, United States
The Five Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)

The 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.
In 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.
“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.)
There is no need to register but it is helpful if you RSVP to Leslie at 713-444-3457.
There is a bookstore onsite and this book is available for purchase.

Movie Afternoon: Enlightenment Guaranteed
2019-06-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Ligmincha Texas, Inc., 5316 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX, 77402, United States
Enlightenment Guaranteed is a 2000 German film directed by Doris Dörrie about two brothers, Uwe (Uwe Ochsenknecht) and Gustav (Gustav-Peter Wöhler), who travel to Japan to sort out the mess of their lives. Their plan is to visit the Sojiji Monastery in Monzen, near Tokyo. On their way there, in a rather literal Buddhist moment, they lose all of their belongings. When they at last make it to the monastery, they find that even there, enlightenment can be elusive.

This movie will be viewed at a sangha member’s home. If you would like to attend, please let us know at info@ligminchatexas.org.
There is no cost and all are welcome to attend.

SA LÉ Ö: A Concert of Profound Healing through Music, Sacred Chants, and Meditation
2019-06-09 14:00 - 15:30 | The Museum of Fine Arts – Houston, 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Description

Experience a special concert of music, sacred chants, and meditation presented by Ligmincha International; Ligmincha Texas; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Ligmincha International is a worldwide network of centers and sanghas founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, whose mission is to bring ancient teachings to modern lives. “Artistic expression—indeed, any human activity, no matter what form it takes—that arises from the source is considered sacred,” he writes. “In my tradition this is referred to as trinlé, or enlightened action.” Expression in any voice or form that emerges from this core has the power to heal and to benefit others.
Inspiring the audience to experience well-being, peace, and joy through the sounds of Eastern music from the Himalayas are Raman Maharjan, a Bansuri flute artist from Nepal; and Tsering Wangmo, a Tibetan performing artist and master singer who performs music created by Rinpoche. Alejandro Chaoul leads a meditative practice of stillness, silence, and spaciousness. Geshe Thupten Negi and Lama Kalsang Nyima perform a sacred dance from the Bön tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
This is a benefit concert for Tibetan children at Menri Monastery in India and for refugee children in India and Nepal.
Everyone is welcome to come and experience the transformative power of music, sound, and community. Reserve your seat in advance! Get tickets below.
Tickets – Click Here
• $50 MFAH members & Ligmincha members
• $60 Nonmembers
Financial hardship should not prevent those interested in sharing this experience from attending. Help is available. For more information, please contact us at: info@ligmincha.org.

The Great Mantra - known as the MA TRI - CANCELLED
2019-06-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Yoga Haven, 2507 Market St, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
This program has been CANCELLED for Sunday, June 2nd from 1-4p at Yoga Haven in Galveston, TX.
Please check back on our website for more information on future teachings.

Teaching by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen, Resident Lama

Geshe 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.
Geshe 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.
When 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.
Geshe 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.

Wednesday Night Practice
2019-05-29 18:45 - 20:15, 2019-05-15 18:45 - 20:15, 2019-05-08 18:45 - 20:15, 2019-05-01 18:45 - 20:15, 2019-04-24 18:45 - 20:15, 2019-04-17 18:45 - 20:15, 2019-04-10 18:45 - 20:15, 2019-04-03 18:45 - 20:15 and 2 more dates | Ligmincha Texas, Inc., 5316 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX, 77402, United States
Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group.
The first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung.
Our Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices:
– The Nine Breathings of Purification
– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)
– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)
– Silent Meditation
– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)
– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo
– Dedication of Merit
These sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details.
There is no fee, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Opening the Door to Bön - Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)
2019-05-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Ligmincha Texas, Inc., 5316 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX, 77402, United States
Practice Description

With the Bon Buddhist practices of Tsa Lung, we explore the five Tsa Lung movements. In this practice we will deepen our inner connection by exploring the 5 five energy centers (chakras) with the movements of Tsa Lung. Tsa means channel and lung (chi or prana) means breath. These movements along with the visualization that accompanies them help us to clear what keeps us from recognizing and connecting to the positive qualities inherent in our true nature.

This practice is led by Leslie Abuso. For more information, contact her at: leslieabuso@ligminchatexas.org.

Doors open at 11:00 am. There is no fee but donations to the center are greatly appreciated.

Opening the Door to Bön - Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)
2019-05-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Yoga Haven, 2507 Market St, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Practice Description

The practice for this month, May 29th, has been cancelled.
Please join us next time on June 30th!

With the Bon Buddhist practices of Tsa Lung, we explore the five Tsa Lung movements. In this practice we will deepen our inner connection by exploring the 5 five energy centers (chakras) with the movements of Tsa Lung. Tsa means channel and lung (chi or prana) means breath. These movements along with the visualization that accompanies them help us to clear what keeps us from recognizing and connecting to the positive qualities inherent in our true nature.

This practice is led by Leslie Abuso. For more information, contact her at: leslieabuso@ligminchatexas.org.

Doors open at 11:00 am. There is no fee but donations to the center are greatly appreciated.

Dream Yoga
2019-05-17 19:00 - 2019-05-19 16:00 | Ligmincha Texas, Inc., 5316 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX, 77402, United States
Ancient Tibetan Bon practice from Ma Gyu text
We spend 30%of our time sleeping and much of that dreaming.
Learn the techniques of lucid dreaming to use your dreams for positive experiences and to enhance your spiritual development.
Learn to prepare yourself to sleep so your dreams will be more positive leaving you refreshed and energetic.
Public Talk
Friday. May 17th 7:00pm – 9:00 pm
$15 Suggested Donation
Weekend Retreat
Saturday, May 18th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
and Sunday , May 19th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$135 Early-Bird Registration thru May 11th
$150 Standard Registration
Location
Ligmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX
Register through the links provided above.
Financial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.
Special payment plans are available.
Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org

Teaching by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen, Resident Lama

Geshe 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.
Geshe 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.
When 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.
Geshe 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.

Opening the Door to Bön - The 9 Breathings of Purification
2019-04-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Ligmincha Texas, Inc., 5316 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX, 77402, United States
Practice Description

This Sunday, we will explore the practice of the Nine Breathings of Purification.
The 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.
There is no fee for this session but a suggested donation of $10 to the Center is gratefully appreciated.

Contract Information

Leslie Abuso

leslieabuso@ligminchatexas.org
