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SUMMARY:Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri: Teaching on the Fruit - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri: Teaching on the Fruit \nPart 1 \nThe Experiential Transmission of Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung  \nby Geshe Denma Gyaltsen \nThe Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri is the collection of the text composed by Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung\, the great 13th century master who lived from 1242-1290. Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung is the 57th lineage holder of the Oral Transmission of the Zhang Zhung Nyan Gyü and is also known as Dru Gyalwa. \nHe composed a practice manual Chag Tri at the Yeru Wensakha monastery.  The propagation of the unified Oral Transmission of Zhang Zhung continued at Yeru Wensakha monastery for another hundred years to Rinchen Lodro during which time the monastery was destroyed by a flood in 1386.  \nDru Gyalwa’s practice manual consists of three major sections: Foundation Practices\, Actual Practices\, and Supplemental Practices.  The Supplemental Practices includes guidance on: View; Base; Meditation; Path; Conduct; the Causal Conditions of the Path; and Result.  Geshe Denma Gyaltsen is offering this teaching and practice instruction from this text that focuses on the last chapter of this manual known as Teaching on the Fruit in a series of three retreats.  \nThis is a three part retreat. \nPart 1 is an introduction to the Natural State of the Mind through Integration with the Three Kayas through the six symbols. \nPart 2 and Part 3 is an introduction to and practice of The Result through Trekchö and Thögal. \nAll are welcome to attend and join us! \nPart 1 – October 2-3\, 2021 \nSaturday and Sunday \nSession 1 10:00 – 11:15 am \nSession 2 11:30 am -12:30 pm \nMeal Break \nSession 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm\n\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \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/dru-gyalwai-chag-tri-teaching-on-the-fruit-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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SUMMARY:Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri: Teaching on the Fruit - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri: Teaching on the Fruit \nPart 2 \nThe Experiential Transmission of Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung  \nby Geshe Denma Gyaltsen \nThe Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri is the collection of the text composed by Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung\, the great 13th century master who lived from 1242-1290. Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung is the 57th lineage holder of the Oral Transmission of the Zhang Zhung Nyan Gyü and is also known as Dru Gyalwa. \nHe composed a practice manual Chag Tri at the Yeru Wensakha monastery.  The propagation of the unified Oral Transmission of Zhang Zhung continued at Yeru Wensakha monastery for another hundred years to Rinchen Lodro during which time the monastery was destroyed by a flood in 1386.  \nDru Gyalwa’s practice manual consists of three major sections: Foundation Practices\, Actual Practices\, and Supplemental Practices.  The Supplemental Practices includes guidance on: View; Base; Meditation; Path; Conduct; the Causal Conditions of the Path; and Result.  Geshe Denma Gyaltsen is offering this teaching and practice instruction from this text that focuses on the last chapter of this manual known as Teaching on the Fruit in a series of three retreats.  \nThis is a three part retreat. \nPart 1 is an introduction to the Natural State of the Mind through Integration with the Three Kayas through the six symbols. \nPart 2 and Part 3 is an introduction to and practice of The Result through Trekchö and Thögal. \nAll are welcome to attend and join us! \nPart 1 – November 6-7\, 2021 \nSaturday and Sunday \nSession 1 10:00 – 11:15 am \nSession 2 11:30 am -12:30 pm \nMeal Break \nSession 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm\n\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \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/dru-gyalwai-chag-tri-teaching-on-the-fruit-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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SUMMARY:Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri: Teaching on the Fruit - Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri: Teaching on the Fruit \nPart 3 \nThe Experiential Transmission of Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung  \nby Geshe Denma Gyaltsen \nThe Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri is the collection of the text composed by Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung\, the great 13th century master who lived from 1242-1290. Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung is the 57th lineage holder of the Oral Transmission of the Zhang Zhung Nyan Gyü and is also known as Dru Gyalwa. \nHe composed a practice manual Chag Tri at the Yeru Wensakha monastery.  The propagation of the unified Oral Transmission of Zhang Zhung continued at Yeru Wensakha monastery for another hundred years to Rinchen Lodro during which time the monastery was destroyed by a flood in 1386.  \nDru Gyalwa’s practice manual consists of three major sections: Foundation Practices\, Actual Practices\, and Supplemental Practices.  The Supplemental Practices includes guidance on: View; Base; Meditation; Path; Conduct; the Causal Conditions of the Path; and Result.  Geshe Denma Gyaltsen is offering this teaching and practice instruction from this text that focuses on the last chapter of this manual known as Teaching on the Fruit in a series of three retreats.  \nThis is a three part retreat. \nPart 1 is an introduction to the Natural State of the Mind through Integration with the Three Kayas through the six symbols. \nPart 2 and Part 3 is an introduction to and practice of The Result through Trekchö and Thögal. \nAll are welcome to attend and join us! \nPart 3 – December 4-5\, 2021 \nSaturday and Sunday \nSession 1 10:00 – 11:15 am \nSession 2 11:30 am -12:30 pm \nMeal Break \nSession 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm\n\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \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/dru-gyalwai-chag-tri-teaching-on-the-fruit-part-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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SUMMARY:Sigyal Dragnak Walmo Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Sigyal Dragnak Walmo Healing: Teaching\, Practice\, and Transmission \nFebruary 26-27\, 2022 \n10:00 am – 3:00 pm CST \nProtection and Healing with Sipe Gyalmo \nMeditation\, Mantras\, and Blessing Water \nZoom Weekend Retreat with Geshe Denma Gyaltsen  \n  \nTo help during coronavirus times\, our Bön Buddhist teachers are using Sipe Gyalmo practice.  Geshe Denma Gyaltsen has led us in at first daily and now weekly practice since March 2020.  We are still living with the pandemic. Learning this powerful\, tantric practice will benefit our world. \n  \nSipe Gyalmo\, the fierce “Queen of Existence\,” is the main protector of Bön\, its teachings\, and practitioners. This weekend\, Geshe Denma will explain Sipe Gyalmo\, Yeshe Walmo and Sigyal Dragnak Walmo\, the specific manifestation to subdue infectious diseases and prevent untimely death. Uniquely\, she is both a yidam and a protector. The principal deity within the female lineage\, her prayers and offerings are performed daily in Yungdrung Bön Monasteries.  \nShe is called upon to remove external\, internal and secret obstacles for both practitioners and for the religious tradition. In this way\, she protects health\, prosperity\, and spiritual development as well as supports our success in whatever we wish to accomplish.  \nIncluded are images of the original pecha text brought from Tibet by His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. This is part of his personal daily prayer book. The pages have been recited many times by Rinpoche as noted by the oil on the corners of the pages.  It is a blessing to see these pages. \nTo prepare\, it is best to set up your altar if you have one.  At your seat bring a bottle or other container of drinking water placed on a white cloth. Also\, bring a mala and a spoon. \nDuring this teaching\, Geshe Denma Gyaltsen will introduce us to the protector Sigyal Dragnak Walmo healing\, teaching\, instructions\, practice\, and transmission regarding her prayers and offerings.  \n  \n \n\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \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/sigyal-dragnak-walmo-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T063323
CREATED:20220212T165655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T204442Z
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SUMMARY:The Four Wheels of Bon Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Four Wheels of Bön: \nThe Essential Foundation for the Methods \nand Practices in Yungdrung Bön \nApril 16-17\, 2022 \n  \nA weekend retreat with \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen  \nvia Zoom \n\nThis teaching is the essential foundation for the methods and practices in Yungdrung Bön. \nThe Four Wheels of Bön is taken from the 16th chapter of the 12th volume of the long version of Buddha Tonpa Shenrap’s biography. His biography has a long\, medium and short version. The name of the text from the long version is called  Zi Ji which has a total of 60 chapters.  The medium version has 2 volumes and 18 chapters and is called Zer Mik.  The short version has one volume and 24 chapters and is called Dodü. The Four Wheels of Bön summarizes all the essential and key practices of Yungdrung Bön. \nThe Four Wheels are: \n\n\nTake the highest view\, the view of Dzögchen. \n\n\nStep up your activities starting from the smallest virtues. \n\n\nWhatever practice you do\, take compassion as the base. \n\n\nPractice the ten paramitas with determination. \n\n\nAll are welcome to attend!\n\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \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-four-wheels-of-bon-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T063323
CREATED:20220416T222834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T204505Z
UID:10000372-1652522400-1652626800@ligminchatexas.org
SUMMARY:Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo (Dharmakaya)\nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen\nMay 14-15\, 2022\n10:00-3:00\nThe nature of our own mind remains hidden behind clouds of thoughts and emotions until a master directly points out the source\, the essence\, the “heart drop.” This is the method of direct introduction to Dzögchen\, the highest and most subtle path of meditation in Bön. \nThe Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo (Dharmakaya) teachings were composed by Shardza Tashi Gyaltsen\, a Tibetan master who upon his death in 1935\, achieved the rainbow body\, in which his physical body dissolved into light. Shardza Rinpoche was one of the most influential Bön Teachers of his time. His works are used as textbooks in many Tibetan monasteries. Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche coordinated the translation of this text into English and has secured its’ unbroken lineage. \nIn these teachings\, practitioners learn a series of extraordinary practices that invoke direct perception of the nature of mind. Unlike methods that involve watching the breath or otherwise calming the thoughts\, these practices rely on body postures\, sounding of Tibetan syllables\, and simple visualizations to draw one quickly to an experience of one’s essence. It is a particularly powerful\, direct method of Dzögchen.  It encompasses 4 sections: Rushan; Trekchöd; Thögal; and the Bardo. \nThis is a foundational practice to reach our inner Kuntu Zangpo\, our inner buddha nature. Through practice we are transforming our three doors of body\, speech\, and mind into pure body\, pure speech\, and pure mind. Our body transforms into the Trul-ku (Nirmanakaya) through the cleansing and purification of the body’s obscurations.  Our speech is purified into that of a pure melody and transforms into the Dzog-ku (Sambogakaya) through clearing the obscurations of speech.  By purifying the obscurations of our mind\, it transforms into the Bon-ku (Dharmakaya).\n\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \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/heart-drops-of-kuntu-zangpo-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Type,Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220723T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T063323
CREATED:20220517T194327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T222655Z
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SUMMARY:Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo 2 Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo (Dharmakaya) \nPart 2\nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen\nJuly 23-24\, 2022\n10:00 am – 3:00 pm Central Time\nThe nature of our own mind remains hidden behind clouds of thoughts and emotions until a master directly points out the source\, the essence\, the “heart drop.” This is the method of direct introduction to Dzögchen\, the highest and most subtle path of meditation in Bön. \nThe Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo (Dharmakaya) teachings were composed by Shardza Tashi Gyaltsen\, a Tibetan master who upon his death in 1935\, achieved the rainbow body\, in which his physical body dissolved into light. Shardza Rinpoche was one of the most influential Bön Teachers of his time. His works are used as textbooks in many Tibetan monasteries. Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche coordinated the translation of this text into English and has secured its’ unbroken lineage. \nIn these teachings\, practitioners learn a series of extraordinary practices that invoke direct perception of the nature of mind. Unlike methods that involve watching the breath or otherwise calming the thoughts\, these practices rely on body postures\, sounding of Tibetan syllables\, and simple visualizations to draw one quickly to an experience of one’s essence. It is a particularly powerful\, direct method of Dzögchen.  It encompasses 4 sections: Rushan; Trekchöd; Thögal; and the Bardo. \nThis is a foundational practice to reach our inner Kuntu Zangpo\, our inner buddha nature. Through practice we are transforming our three doors of body\, speech\, and mind into pure body\, pure speech\, and pure mind. Our body transforms into the Trul-ku (Nirmanakaya) through the cleansing and purification of the body’s obscurations.  Our speech is purified into that of a pure melody and transforms into the Dzog-ku (Sambogakaya) through clearing the obscurations of speech.  By purifying the obscurations of our mind\, it transforms into the Bon-ku (Dharmakaya).\n\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website and clicking “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” does not work\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \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. \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. \nWritten translations will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, Russian\, and German. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nZOOM REGISTRATION: \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”. \nZoom Registration Register \nIN PERSON ON SITE REGISTRATION: \nIn Person Attendance Information and Requirements \n\nSeating distance is greater than normal\, but not 6 feet.  There will be room for approximately 13 people in the gompa.\nLigmincha Texas provides air purification – one large air purifier in the meditation room and one in the office area.\nAttendees must be vaccinated.\nAttendees must test  negative within 24 hours of teaching.\nAttendees must feel well\, with no symptoms.\nAttendees may masks as desired. Masks are supplied at the door.\nUse of hand sanitizer is encouraged and provided by the center.\nBYO food & drinks. Bottled water is provided at the center.\nHandouts will not be provided on site.  You must print out the handouts before hand from the link to the Google Drive folder that will be provided after successful registration\, and bring your handouts with you.\n\nLigmincha Texas\, Inc. is making reasonable efforts to prevent the spread of disease and is following CDC guidelines.  Attendee understands that the infection rate for COVID continues to fluctuate and that these policies may change to better reflect CDC guidelines in regard to the prevention of contracting Covid-19. Attendee agrees to abide by whatever Ligmincha Texas guidelines are at this retreat.  By registering below\, the attendee agrees to waive right to bring any claims\, including claims of negligence\, against Ligmincha Texas\, Inc. related to exposure and/or infection by the COVID virus. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. \nIn Person Registration $75 Register \nIn Person Registration $100 Register \nIn Person Registration $125 Register \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\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/heart-drops-of-kuntu-zangpo-2-retreat/
LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas Center & Online via Zoom\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T063323
CREATED:20220530T204157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T153806Z
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Yoga from Zhang Zhung: Enhancing Your Pervasive Breath
DESCRIPTION:Tibetan Yoga from Zhang Zhung: Enhancing Your Pervasive Breath\nAlejandro Chaoul\n \nAugust 27-28\, 2022\n10:00 am – 3:00 pm Central Time\nPervasive breath is explained as the “principal breath” in the wonderful Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung text on Tibetan yoga (trul khor). \nIn the Bön Mother Tantra Tsa lung\, pervasive breath (khyab lung) relates to the wind element and nourishes our whole body\, head\, and limbs. As Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche writes about it in his beautiful poem: \nGenerating strength in all the limbs of the body\, \n Accomplishing effortless and spontaneous virtuous activity\, \n Causing the attainment of the ultimate essence body\, \n From my heart\, I praise the pervasive wind-element wind. \n  \nIn this retreat\, we will explore the pervasive breath by using the movements of Trul khor to support the pervasive breath practice of Tsa lung.  May we connect body and breath\, releasing more spontaneous activity to enrich everyday life.\n\n \nFounding Director – Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute\nAdjunct Faculty – Integrative Medicine Program Department of Palliative\, Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine MD Anderson Cancer Center\nAdjunct Faculty – McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics McGovern Medical School\, UT Health\nInstructor – Rice University Glasscock School of Continuing Studies\, aster of Liberal Studies program\nInstructor – University of Maryland\, Baltimore\, Masters in Integrative Medicine \nDr. Chaoul is the Huffington Foundation Endowed Director of the Mind Body Spirit Institute at the Jung Center of Houston\, bringing a new approach for helping healthcare professionals flourish by reducing stress and burnout\, and improving health\, resilience and nourish the human spirit. \nHe holds a PhD in Tibetan religions from Rice University\, and has studied in the Tibetan tradition since 1989\, and for almost 30 years with Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, completing the 7-year training at Ligmincha Institute in 2000\, and also training in Triten Norbutse monastery in Nepal and Menri monastery in India. \nAlejandro is a Senior Teacher of The 3 Doors\, an international organization founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche with the goal of transforming lives through meditation\, and since 1995\, he has been teaching meditation classes and Tibetan Yoga (Tsa Lung & Trul Khor) workshops nationally and internationally under the auspices of Ligmincha International. \nIn 1999 he began teaching these techniques at the Integrative Medicine Program of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston\, TX\, where he holds an adjunct faculty position and for the last twenty years has conducted research on the effect of these practices in people with cancer and their caregivers. He is also an adjunct faculty member at The University of Texas’ McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics\, where he teaches medical students in the areas of spirituality\, complementary and integrative medicine\, and end-of-life care. In addition he is an Instructor at Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies Master of Liberal Studies program and an at The University of Maryland\, Baltimore\, Masters in Integrative Medicine. \nIn addition\, he is an advisor to The Rothko Chapel and past board member of The Boniuk Center for Religious Tolerance at Rice University\, and founding member of Compassionate Houston. His research and publications focus on mind-body practices in integrative care\, examining how these practices can reduce chronic stress\, anxiety and sleep disorders and improve quality of life. He is the author of Chod Practice in the Bon Tradition (SnowLion\, 2009)\, Tibetan Yoga for Health and Wellbeing (Hay House\, 2018)\, and Tibetan Yoga: Magical Movements of Body\, Breath & Mind (Wisdom Publications\, 2021). He has published in the area of religion and medicine\, medical anthropology and the interface of spirituality and healing. Dr. Chaoul has been recognized as a Fellow at the Mind & Life Institute.\n\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the applicable Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website and clicking “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” does not work\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \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. \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, Russian\, and Hungarian.. \nWritten translations will be available in German\, Spanish\, Portuguese\, Russian\, and Hungarian. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \n\nZOOM REGISTRATION: \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \n\nIN PERSON ON SITE REGISTRATION: \nIn Person Attendance Information and Requirements \n\nSeating distance is greater than normal\, but not 6 feet.  There will be room for approximately 13 people in the gompa.\nLigmincha Texas provides air purification – one large air purifier in the meditation room and one in the office area.\nAttendees must be vaccinated.\nAttendees must test  negative within 24 hours of teaching.\nAttendees must feel well\, with no symptoms.\nAttendees may wear masks\, as desired. Masks are supplied at the door.\nUse of hand sanitizer is encouraged and provided by the center.\nBYO food & drinks. Bottled water is provided at the center.\nHandouts will not be provided on site.  You must print out the handouts before hand from the link to the Google Drive folder that will be provided after successful registration\, and bring your handouts with you.\n\nLigmincha Texas\, Inc. is making reasonable efforts to prevent the spread of disease and is following CDC guidelines.  Attendee understands that the infection rate for COVID continues to fluctuate and that these policies may change to better reflect CDC guidelines in regard to the prevention of contracting Covid-19. Attendee agrees to abide by whatever Ligmincha Texas guidelines are at this retreat.  By registering below\, the attendee agrees to waive right to bring any claims\, including claims of negligence\, against Ligmincha Texas\, Inc. related to exposure and/or infection by the COVID virus. \nRegistrants can choose the following payment options: $75\, $100\, and $125\, as their financial situation warrants. \nIn Person Registration $75 Register  \nIn Person Registration $100 Register  \nIn Person Registration $125 Register  \n\nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/tibetan-yoga-from-zhang-zhung-enhancing-your-pervasive-breath/
LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas Center & Online via Zoom\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T063323
CREATED:20220905T162854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045459Z
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SUMMARY:Yangtse Longchen Dzög Chen Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Yangtse Longchen Dzög Chen\nThe Highest Peak and Vast Expanse of the Great Perfection\nPart 1\nYangtse Longchen Dzög Chen is The Highest Peak and Vast Expanse of the Great Perfection. This teaching is a summary of the main portions of Dragpa Korsum\, which is one of the four auxiliary sources of information about Dzögchen.  Dzögchen Dragpa Korsum is the source of the lineage of Shenlha Odkar.  He appears in the form of the Dzogku\, the Body of the Perfected Qualities\, also called Sambhogakaya of the Three Realms (god\, human\, and naga). \n \nThe author of this text is Lishu Tagring\, shown in the image above.  Lishu Tagring had a miracle birth as a female named Takza Liwer. She was a good practitioner and at age 360 years she had a gender change to become a male and was named Lishu Tagring.  Lishu Tagring was king for 82 years and then married his consort\, Choza Bonmo at age 1\,200 years.  When he was 2\,300 years old\, he went to Shel Gyi Brag Kar Tse Zong known as the Summit Castle of the White Crystal Cliff and composed this Dzögchen teaching in this place. This is a very unique teaching which is not often made public. \nGeshe Denma will explain the story of Lishu Tagring and instruct us in the Dzögchen teaching. Because of the complexity of this teaching\, it will be offered in a 3-part series. \nThe Four Main Texts and Sources for Dzögchen are: \n\nZhang Zyung Nyen Gyud\nAtri or Gabpa Gukhor\nYetri Thasel\nDragpa Korsum \n\n\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website and clicking “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” does not work\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \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. \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. \nWritten translations will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, Russian\, and German. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nZOOM REGISTRATION: \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”. \nZoom Registration Register \nIN PERSON ON SITE REGISTRATION: \nIn Person Attendance Information and Requirements \n\nSeating distance is greater than normal\, but not 6 feet.  There will be room for approximately 13 people in the gompa.\nLigmincha Texas provides air purification – one large air purifier in the meditation room and one in the office area.\nAttendees must be vaccinated.\nAttendees must test  negative within 24 hours of teaching.\nAttendees must feel well\, with no symptoms.\nAttendees may masks as desired. Masks are supplied at the door.\nUse of hand sanitizer is encouraged and provided by the center.\nBYO food & drinks. Bottled water is provided at the center.\nHandouts will not be provided on site.  You must print out the handouts before hand from the link to the Google Drive folder that will be provided after successful registration\, and bring your handouts with you.\n\nLigmincha Texas\, Inc. is making reasonable efforts to prevent the spread of disease and is following CDC guidelines.  Attendee understands that the infection rate for COVID continues to fluctuate and that these policies may change to better reflect CDC guidelines in regard to the prevention of contracting Covid-19. Attendee agrees to abide by whatever Ligmincha Texas guidelines are at this retreat.  By registering below\, the attendee agrees to waive right to bring any claims\, including claims of negligence\, against Ligmincha Texas\, Inc. related to exposure and/or infection by the COVID virus. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. \nIn Person Registration $75 Register \nIn Person Registration $100 Register \nIn Person Registration $125 Register \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\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/yangtse-longchen-dzog-chen-part-1/
LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas Center & Online via Zoom\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T063323
CREATED:20220905T170144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045513Z
UID:10000378-1667642400-1667746800@ligminchatexas.org
SUMMARY:Awakening the Heart of Service: A Meditation Retreat with the Five Warrior Syllables with Special Guest Teacher Marcy Vaughn
DESCRIPTION:Awakening the Heart of Service: A\nMeditation Retreat with the Five Warrior\nSyllables\nwith Marcy Vaughn \nNovember 5-6\, 2022 \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\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website and clicking “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” does not work\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \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. \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\, and Portuguese. \nWritten translations will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and German. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nZOOM REGISTRATION: \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”. \nZoom Registration Register \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\nMarcy Vaughn has been a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for more than forty- five years and is a senior student of Bon Buddhist master Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Marcy was in the first graduating class of the master’s program in contemplative psychotherapy at Naropa University and is currently a therapist in private practice in Bryn Mawr\, Pennsylvania. She works in close collaboration with Tenzin Rinpoche and has edited his books Tibetan Sound Healing\, Awakening the Sacred Body\, Awakening the Luminous Mind\, and Spontaneous Creativity. She is a teacher for both Ligmincha Institute and a senior teacher for The 3 Doors\, where she designed and teaches the Compassion Project with her husband\, Gabriel Rocco. Marcy is the main practice leader for retreats by Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche at Serenity Ridge in Virginia.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/awakening-the-heart-of-service-a-meditation-retreat-with-the-five-warrior-syllables/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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