Red Garuda Meditation Practice
2020-07-20 19:00 - 20:15, 2020-08-17 19:00 - 20:15, 2020-09-21 19:00 - 20:15, 2020-10-19 19:00 - 20:15, 2020-11-16 19:00 - 20:15, 2020-12-21 19:00 - 20:15, 2021-01-18 19:00 - 20:15 (America/Chicago) | From Home, Houston, 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.
This practice will not be offered via Zoom at this time. Dr. Cole will begin her practice at 7:00 p.m. from her home and invites each of you to practice at the same time from your safe haven where ever it may be. Know that, in this way we will be connecting to one another through our inner refuge.
There is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.

Practice Contact

Jackie Cole

info@ligminchatexas.org

Zhiné: Calm Abiding to Develop Concentration by Focusing and Calming Your Mind during this Pandemic
2020-07-25 10:00 - 2020-07-26 17:00 | Zoom, United States
A Zoom Weekend Retreat
Geshe Denma Gyaltsen, Resident Lama

In today’s world of uncertainty and conflicting emotions, stability of the mind helps us to sustain a sense of inner calm and peace. With practice, we can learn to focus our attention in the stillness, silence, and spaciousness of being. Resting in awareness slows our breath and lowers our internal activation in response to outer events, a help in challenging times. This meditation has a serene and sustaining quality that is experienced in our core. The practitioner becomes, centered, alert, connected, and confident.
Ligmincha Texas invites you to join us in a peaceful zoom teaching retreat by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen on Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26, 2020, from 10am to 5pm, Central Daylight Time.
Zhiné, or Calm Abiding, is traditionally introduced after learning the preliminary practices of the Ngöndro, or the Foundational practices from the ancient Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud Cycle of Bön Tibetan teachings. This weekend, Geshe Denma will spend time with students explaining and strengthening the qualities of one-pointed focus and concentration. Join us to learn and welcome open awareness through the practice of Calm Abiding.
All are welcome.
We are sending everyone love, prayers, and healing energy through dedication to the welfare of all sentient beings.
“Inner peace is the most important thing for our own well-being.”
His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Retreat Information

The retreat will use Zoom. Prior to the retreat, you will need to download and install the Zoom client, if you have not already, by going to https://zoom.us/download
The retreat will be recorded. Recordings will be made available to registrants after the retreat is finished.
The retreat will be in English and will not have live translations.

Registration Information

To register:

Please click the button below, which will take you to PayPal to complete payment.
Based on financial ability, registrants can choose the following options: $75, $100 and $125. Financial hardship should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings. If none of the three payment options is appropriate for your situation, please pay whatever you wish buy typing that amount in the box that says “Other Amount”.
After completing payment at PayPal, you will be given a link to register for the Zoom event. You must complete this Zoom registration prior to the day of the event.

Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org if you have any questions.

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.

Awakening your subtle body through breath, movements and sounds
2020-09-12 09:00 - 2020-09-13 12:00 | Zoom, United States
Wake up your subtle body through breath, simple visualizations, sounds, and Tibetan yogic movements.
This experiential weekend workshop explores how the potential of your subtle body or sacred anatomy – composed of inner channels and chakras – can be a powerful doorway into the open awareness of our inner refuge or “inner home.”
As you become more familiar with your five chakras, we will practice with the five wisdom breath-energies and the five seed ‘warrior’ syllables, to foster the opportunity to open yourself to the vibrant awareness of your sacred body.
Through practices of breath and gentle movements, we will explore how our channels and chakras support us in connecting to the spaciousness of our inner refuge.
And as we add the five healing sounds, we will awaken the vibration and energy in each chakra, that enhances our awareness and healing qualities.
SATURDAY, Sept 12, 2020
9-10:15am Session 1
10:45-noon Session 2
LUNCH
1:00-2:15 Session 3
2:45-4:00 Session 4
SUNDAY, Sept. 13, 2020
9-10:15 am Session 1
10:45-noon Session 2
Central Daylight Time
Please register by Thursday, September 10th, so that we have time to get the handouts sent to you email for weekend retreat.
Based on financial ability, registrants can choose the following options: $75, $100 and $125.
Financial hardship should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings. If your circumstance dictates you need to pay a different amount, please enter that amount in the box that says “Other Amount”.
For questions or more information, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org

The retreat will use Zoom. Prior to the retreat, you will need to download and install the Zoom client, if you have not already.
The retreat will be recorded. Recordings will be made available to registrants after the retreat is finished.
The retreat will be in English and will have live Spanish and Portuguese translations.
Registration is 2 parts.

Click the button below to pay at PayPal. After payment is completed, wait until you are returned to the Ligmincha Texas website.
Follow the link to register for the Zoom Meeting.

Please follow both steps, otherwise you will have to be manually added on the day of the retreat and may miss the beginning of the retreat.

Alejandro Chaoul holds a doctoral degree in religious studies from Rice University. He is currently the founding Director of the Mind Body Spirit Institute at the Jung Center Houston. As a faculty member in the Integrative Medicine Program of MD Anderson Cancer Center, where since 1999, he has been leading people with cancer and their family members through mind/body/spirit techniques aimed at reducing stress and facilitating healing. He has engaged in research to determine the benefits of these practices in different populations. Alejandro is the author of Tibetan Yoga for Health and Well-Being and Chöd Practice in the Bön Tradition.
Alejandro has studied Tibetan Buddhist practices and traditions with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Tibetan Bön Teachings with Löpon Tenzin Namdak and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. He brings over 20 years of experience as a teacher of Bön Buddhism and Tibetan yoga. His affiliation with the Ligmincha International has given him the opportunity to teach throughout the United States, Latin America, and Europe. He is a Senior Teacher in the 3 Doors Academy and has been recognized as a Fellow of the Mind & Life Institute.

The Lightning Flash of the Dzögchen View
2020-10-31 10:00 - 2020-11-01 15:00 | Zoom, United States
Recognizing the Nine Intermediate States of the Bardo
Saturday, October 31, 2020 – Sunday, November 1, 2020
Geshe Denma will teach us on the rarely taught text dzögchen tawa tok bap on the nine Bardos. Bardo teachings provide guidance on the stages of dying so we can transition with peace and consequently live with joy.
The Bardo is a Tibetan Buddhist concept roughly translated as “thrown between”. One of the Bardos arises between death and the next life. It is said to be much like dream (another form of Bardo), sleep, and deep meditative states when the edges of reality blur. Fear of the unknown and our attachment to people and possessions can result in difficulties at the moment of death or even in the thought of death. Bardo teachings create an opportunity to learn more about how to prepare for death by seeing it as a natural process within the cycle of life.
Join us for a weekend with Geshe Denma Gyaltsen, who will gently continue to explain how we can understand this transition from a Bön Buddhist perspective.
Retreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. Live translation is available in Spanish, Portuguese, Polish and Russian.

Retreat Schedule

SATURDAY, October 31, 2020
Central Daylight Time CDT
Session 1 10:00 – 11:15 am
Session 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Meal Break
Session 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm
SUNDAY, November 1, 2020
***Note CHANGE to Central Standard Time CST***
Session 1 10:00 – 11:15 am
Session 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Meal Break
Session 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Registration

Registration is a 2 step process. You must complete both steps.

Complete payment through PayPal by clicking this button. IMPORTANT: After payment is completed, wait until you are brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.
Complete Zoom registration on the page you are returned to after you complete payment. Once you are registered, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat.

Make sure to pay and complete your Zoom registration by Thursday, October 29th so we can assure that you receive the practice materials and schedule before the retreat.
Download the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download.
Retreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. Live translation is available in Spanish, Portuguese, Polish and Russian. All recordings will be made available in these languages to registered participants.
Registrants can choose the following options: $125, $100, and $75. 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”.
For questions or more information, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org.

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.

New Year's Day Sangha Sharing
2021-01-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, United States
Join us on January 1st at 11am CST as we say, …
“Goodbye, Old Pandemic 2020” and “Welcome, New Potential 2021!”
January 1st is a special day for many reasons. Some of these reasons affect all of us collectively, and some are personal. We may find gratitude arising for the unexpected goodness we have encountered in the midst of challenges and accomplishments encountered in 2020.
Come and express your journey and/or your DZA by creatively reading a poem, playing music, sharing an image, or telling a story.
For a long time we have not been able to be together physically. Through new learning we can still come together from just about anywhere by the stunning magic of zoom. So on this day we will celebrate and enjoy through our zoom expansion of togetherness!
This is a free Ligmincha Texas event.
All are welcome to register at the link below.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkduuqpz4oG92iigxSvHLYRiqoXSUBiyOC
Once registered, you will receive the zoom link by email.
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Tsering will join us in the New Year celebration!

Ligmincha Texas 2021 Auction!!!
2021-01-13 - 2021-01-24, 2021-01-14 - 2021-01-25, 2021-01-15 - 2021-01-26, 2021-01-16 - 2021-01-27, 2021-01-17 - 2021-01-28, 2021-01-18 - 2021-01-29, 2021-01-19 - 2021-01-30, 2021-01-20 - 2021-01-31 and 4 more dates | Zoom, United States
Open from January 13-24, 2021
https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/ligminchatexasauction2021-19351Open from January 13-24, 2021
Browse and bid on practice tools to strengthen your connection to Bon lineage, our teachers, and practices. Auction items include:

Geshe Denma’s personal Chod drum and bell. He has used this bell in every chod practice we have had on zoom this year.

Geshe Denma Gyaltsen’s personal 21 Nails Amulet blessed by HH 33rd Menri Trizin and Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche.

Portrait created in Metallic tape of Geshe Denma Gyaltsen. Created by Ligmincha Texas board member Amber Eagle who exhibits Internationally and has work in collection of MFAH and public artworks on display in the city of Houston. See more of her work at: https://www.ambereagle.studio

Lightning Flash Bardo Part 2 and Rainbow Phowa Teaching and Transmission
2021-01-16 10:00 - 2021-01-17 15:00 | Zoom, United States
In this two-day retreat, Geshe Denma Gyaltsen will:
Provide more details from Part 1 of the The Lightning Flash of the Dzogchen View of the Bardo teaching. This Dzogchen text, Tawa Tok Bap, was ear transmitted to Dziwo Rigpa Rangshar.
Provide a detailed description of the Bardo thangka.
Provide us with teaching on the Rainbow Phowa, guide us in practice, and give transmission.
Give us homework and a practice recording on our website to complete on a daily basis until we meet again for Part 3.
It is not necessary to have attended Part 1 to join us in this retreat.
Rainbow Phowa was ear-transmitted to the 22nd Menri Trizen Sherab Gongyal by the Second Buddha, Nyamme Sherab Gyaltsen, who had passed away. Suddenly in the sky inside a rainbow the three kayas appeared. Dharmakaya Kuntu Zangpo appeared at the top of the rainbow. Then lower the Wisdom Diety Mawe Senge appeared as Sambogakaya. Below that in the rainbow Nirmanakaya appeared as Nyamme Sherab Gyaltsen, who guided the 22nd Menri Abbot to do phowa in this way.
In a general sense, phowa refers to “transfer of consciousness.” When used to help the dying or already dead being, this practice refers to easing the transfer of consciousness from the current situation to the next. The purpose is to help the being to release the body, the possessions, the attachments to others and to family, and the positive and negative emotions, thoughts and memories. The being engages in the process of dying and releasing with comfort and confidence. Phowa can be done for others or for yourself. This teaching by Geshe Denma is phowa for yourself.
The Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyü (Zhang-Zhung Oral Transmission Lineage of Dzogchen) says the following:
The rider which is the mind of innate awareness,
Is mounted on the horse of mindfulness.
Unimpededly propelled by the wings of the wind,
It moves through the path of the bodhicitta central channel and
Arrives at the secret door of bliss at the crown.
Phowa is important for us to learn and practice in this lifetime. The text mentions that if we practice phowa, we will not be born in the lower realms.
***Part 3 Conclusion of The Rainbow Phowa is scheduled for February 20, 2021
Schedule for Part 2
SATURDAY, January 16, 2021
Central Standard Time CST
Session 1 10:00–11:15 am
Session 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Meal Break
Session 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm
SUNDAY, January 17, 2021
Central Standard Time CST
Session 1 10:00–11:15 am
Session 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Meal Break
Session 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Registration

Registration is a 2 step process. It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.
Complete payment through PayPal by clicking this button.
Register
IMPORTANT: After payment is completed, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website. Complete Zoom registration on the page you are returned to after you complete payment.
Once you are registered, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat.
Make sure to pay and complete your Zoom registration by Thursday, January 14th so we can assure that you receive the practice materials and schedule before the retreat.
Download the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to
https://zoom.us/download
Retreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. Live translation is available in Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian. All recordings will be made available to registered participants.
Registrants can choose the following options: $125, $100, and $75. 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”.
For questions or more information, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org
Joyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well

Our Lama

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.

LIGMINCHA TEXAS PREPARES FOR LOSAR, YEAR OF THE IRON OX 2021
2021-02-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom, United States
Losar, which in Tibetan means “new year,” is celebrated widely by Tibetans and Tibetan Bön and Buddhist centers throughout the world. This is the time to reflect on the passing of the old year and face the possibilities of the New Year. Losar will be celebrated on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 8:00 am CST. This will be held jointly with Ligmincha International and with Ligmincha Texas. Please join us via Zoom for our Losar activities.
Geshe Denma Gyaltsen will offer a Sang Chod ritual from Galveston, Texas at the home of Jackie Cole.
To register for Ligmincha International’s free 3-day Losar events on February 12-14, 2021 here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqd-yhqDsrG9a6IvYrUlwbjx1YPkeSlvvD
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Preparation before Losar
From our homes in preparation for Losar, it is the Tibetan tradition to clean before the New Year. This is the day we need to cleanse externally and clean our house, office, car, and finish projects, and generally prepare for a clean start in the next year.
We will use this opportunity to cleanse ourselves spiritually, to be ready for the New Year. In the evening, write on a piece of paper, anything that has been challenging, difficult for you, or obstacles you have encountered, problematic relationships, emotional difficulties, and/or health issues from the past male Iron Mouse year. Then recite one mala of the Du Tri Su mantra and throw the piece of paper in the garbage. We will think about releasing all the negative things that happened in the Iron Mouse year 2020 so they will not be carried into the new female Iron Ox year 2021.
Mantra of Purification
A KAR A ME DU TRI SU NAG PO ZHI ZHI MAL MAL SO HA

Friday, February 12, 2021 Individual Losar celebration at home
Because of the pandemic, we will not be gathering at the center and we will celebrate Losar from our homes. Traditionally, this is a family gathering day. Celebrate Losar together with your family, if this is not possible, you can bestow good wishes to your family members on this day. In the morning, when you wake up, make a water offering of the seven bowls of water, light one candle, incense, and recite Guru Yoga, Refuge, Bodhicitta, and Yeshe Walmo prayers. Then rest and sit in the Natural State of Mind for as long as it is fresh. End your practice by reciting the Dedication of Merit prayer.
Traditionally, a Chemar ritual would be offered. This is an auspicious ceremony using barley flour called tsampa mixed with butter in a special wooden container.
This year, instead, put any type of flour in a small bowl and on top of the flour put a small piece of butter and place the bowl on your altar. After morning prayers and meditation, then take a pinch of the flour, offer it lightly three times, touch it to the tongue, and then say the traditional auspicious happiness greeting.
Tashi Delek phun sum tsok,
A ma bak dro ku kham sang,
Ten du de wa to par shog.
Gongni Gongdu Phelwar Shog.
This means,
Auspicious goodness and abundance to you,
May you be healthy and peaceful,
May you find eternal peace and happiness,
And may your pursuit of peace and happiness flourish day by day.
The first offering of money of the year can be made to the altar and the Buddhas. Everyone will wish one another a happy new year and good fortune, health, and all good things. Geshe la advises us to say only positive comments all day and not to engage in negative actions of body, speech or mind, and to continue to do prayers. Traditionally, if you have new prayer flags you can hang them in your home on the first day of Losar.
Happy New Tibetan Year of the Iron Ox.
Losar Tashi Delek!

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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.

Tonpa Shenrab Miwoche’s 18,038th Birth Anniversary and Nyame Sherap Gyaltsen’s 365th Birth Anniversary
2021-02-16 11:00 - 12:00 | From Home, Houston, United States
Tonpa Shenrab Miwoche’s 18,038th Birth Anniversary and Nyame Sherap Gyaltsen’s 365th Birth Anniversary on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 11:00 am Central Standard Time (CST) with Ligmincha International via Zoom
We will celebrate the birth anniversary of Buddha Tonpa Shenrab Miwoche, (16,017 BC to 7,817 BC) the founder of the Yungdrung Bön and the birth anniversary of the second Buddha of Yungdrung Bön, Nyame Sherap Gyaltsen (1356 to 1415), first Abbot and founder of Menri Monastery, the mother monastery of Bön in Tibet.
Geshe Denma Gyaltsen, resident lama of Ligmincha Texas and Geshe Gyatso, resident lama of Ligmincha Poland will lead a special prayer for these celebrations. Please join us on Tuesday morning at 11:00 am CST with Ligmincha International via Zoom.
For information on this event:
https://ligmincha.org/
To register for this event:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMud-qtrT8jGt3MeBlvaGaO5jcGnNvISXNF
All are welcome to join us for both of these free events!

Rainbow Phowa and the Lightning Flash of the Dzogchen View of the Bardo Part 3
2021-02-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, United States
In this one-day retreat, Geshe Denma Gyaltsen will explain The Lightning Flash of the Dzögchen View Bardo thangka in more detail.
We will practice the Rainbow Phöwa together and have time to share signs and results of the practice that we have experienced in our individual practice that we learned in Part 2.
Finally, Geshe la will answer any practice questions we have encountered. You can ask and clarify any concerns or doubts to help us to understand and develop more confidence in our practice.
It is not necessary to have attended Part 1 or Part 2 in order to participate in this retreat. All are welcome!
Live translation will be available in Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian.
Schedule
Central Daylight Time CST
Session 1 10:00–11:15 am
Session 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Meal Break
Session 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm
https://www.timeanddate.com/

Registration

Registration 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.
Complete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below.
IMPORTANT: After payment is completed, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website. This may take 10-20 seconds.
IMPORTANT: 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.”
Register
After 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.
Make sure to pay and complete your Zoom registration by Thursday, February 18th.
Download the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download
Retreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. Live translation is available in Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian. All recordings will be made available to registered participants.
Registrants can choose the following options: $25, $50, and $75. 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”.
For questions or more information, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org
Joyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well

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.

Ligmincha Texas Healing Practice for World Peace
2021-03-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom, United States
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.
We 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.
We 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.
Now, 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.
Bring mala and a bottle of water.
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The Ma Gyud: Teaching of the Bön Mother Tantra Part 1
2021-05-01 10:00 - 2021-05-02 15:00 | Zoom, United States
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.
The 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.
The 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.
All are welcome to attend this precious retreat with Geshe Denma.
He trusts that all have the capacity to receive this special, powerful teaching.
Schedule
SATURDAY and SUNDAY
Central Daylight Time CDT
Session 1 10:00–11:15 am
Session 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Meal Break
Session 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm

Registration

Registration 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.
Complete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below.
IMPORTANT: After payment is completed, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website. This may take 10-20 seconds.
IMPORTANT: 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.”
After 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.
IMPORTANT: 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.
Download the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download
Retreat teachings and practices will be taught in English.
Live 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.
All recordings will be made available to registered participants.
Registrants 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”.
Registration for Part 1 is over.
For questions or more information, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org
Joyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well

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.

The Ma Gyud: Teaching of the Bön Mother Tantra Part 2
2021-06-12 10:00 - 2021-06-13 15:00 | Zoom, United States
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.
In 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.
All are welcome to attend this precious retreat with Geshe Denma.
He trusts that all have the capacity to receive this special, powerful teaching.
Schedule
SATURDAY and SUNDAY
Central Daylight Time CDT
Session 1 10:00–11:15 am
Session 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm
Meal Break
Session 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm

Registration

Registration 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.
Complete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below.
IMPORTANT: After payment is completed, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website. This may take 10-40 seconds.
IMPORTANT: 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.”
After 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.
IMPORTANT: 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.
Download the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download
Retreat teachings and practices will be taught in English.
Live 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.
All recordings will be made available to registered participants.
Registrants 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”.
Register
For questions or more information, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org
Joyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well

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.
