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SUMMARY:Ligmincha Texas 2021 Auction!!!
DESCRIPTION:Open from January 13-24\, 2021\nhttps://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/ligminchatexasauction2021-19351Open from January 13-24\, 2021 \nBrowse and bid on practice tools to strengthen your connection to Bon lineage\, our teachers\, and practices. Auction items include:\n\nGeshe Denma’s personal Chod drum and bell. He has used this bell in every chod practice we have had on zoom this year.\n\n\nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen’s personal 21 Nails Amulet blessed by HH 33rd Menri Trizin and Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche.\n\n\n  \n\nPortrait 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
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/ligmincha-texas-2021-auction-opens-today/2021-01-23/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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SUMMARY:Ligmincha Texas 2021 Auction!!!
DESCRIPTION:Open from January 13-24\, 2021\nhttps://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/ligminchatexasauction2021-19351Open from January 13-24\, 2021 \nBrowse and bid on practice tools to strengthen your connection to Bon lineage\, our teachers\, and practices. Auction items include:\n\nGeshe Denma’s personal Chod drum and bell. He has used this bell in every chod practice we have had on zoom this year.\n\n\nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen’s personal 21 Nails Amulet blessed by HH 33rd Menri Trizin and Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche.\n\n\n  \n\nPortrait 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
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/ligmincha-texas-2021-auction-opens-today/2021-01-24/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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SUMMARY:LIGMINCHA TEXAS PREPARES FOR LOSAR\, YEAR OF THE IRON OX 2021
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen will offer a Sang Chod ritual from Galveston\, Texas at the home of Jackie Cole. \nTo register for Ligmincha International’s free 3-day Losar events on February 12-14\, 2021 here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqd-yhqDsrG9a6IvYrUlwbjx1YPkeSlvvD \nWednesday\, February 10\, 2021 Preparation before Losar \nFrom 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. \nWe 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. \nMantra of Purification \nA KAR A ME DU TRI SU NAG PO ZHI ZHI MAL MAL SO HA  \n \nFriday\, February 12\, 2021 Individual Losar celebration at home  \nBecause 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. \nTraditionally\, a Chemar ritual would be offered. This is an auspicious ceremony using barley flour called tsampa mixed with butter in a special wooden container. \nThis 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. \nTashi Delek phun sum tsok\, \nA ma bak dro ku kham sang\, \nTen du de wa to par shog. \nGongni Gongdu Phelwar Shog. \nThis means\,  \nAuspicious goodness and abundance to you\, \nMay you be healthy and peaceful\,  \nMay you find eternal peace and happiness\,  \nAnd may your pursuit of peace and happiness flourish day by day. \nThe 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. \nHappy New Tibetan Year of the Iron Ox. \nLosar Tashi Delek!\n		\n							\n						\n				\nText Divider			\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/ligmincha-texas-prepares-for-losar-year-of-the-iron-ox-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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SUMMARY:Tonpa Shenrab Miwoche’s 18\,038th Birth Anniversary and Nyame Sherap Gyaltsen’s 365th Birth Anniversary
DESCRIPTION: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 \nWe 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. \nGeshe 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. \nFor information on this event: \nhttps://ligmincha.org/ \nTo register for this event: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMud-qtrT8jGt3MeBlvaGaO5jcGnNvISXNF \nAll are welcome to join us for both of these free events!
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/tonpa-shenrab-miwoches-18038th-birth-anniversary-and-nyame-sherap-gyaltsens-365th-birth-anniversary/
LOCATION:From Home\, Houston\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201408
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Phowa and the Lightning Flash of the Dzogchen View of the Bardo Part 3
DESCRIPTION:In this one-day retreat\, Geshe Denma Gyaltsen will explain The Lightning Flash of the Dzögchen View Bardo thangka in more detail. \nWe 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. \nFinally\, 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. \nIt is not necessary to have attended Part 1 or Part 2 in order to participate in this retreat. All are welcome! \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. \nSchedule \nCentral Daylight Time CST \nSession 1 10:00–11:15 am \nSession 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm \nMeal Break \nSession 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm \nhttps://www.timeanddate.com/\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.” \nRegister \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. \nMake sure to pay and complete your Zoom registration by Thursday\, February 18th. \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. Live translation is available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. All recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants 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”. \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/rainbow-phowa-and-the-lightning-flash-of-the-dzogchen-view-of-the-bardo-part-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201408
CREATED:20210323T184944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T152511Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201408
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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
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