BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ligmincha Texas - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ligmincha Texas X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ligminchatexas.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ligmincha Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210129 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20210115T031434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z UID:10000351-1610841600-1611878399@ligminchatexas.org 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/2021-01-17/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210117T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20201215T231903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T005456Z UID:10000346-1610791200-1610895600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Lightning Flash Bardo Part 2 and Rainbow Phowa Teaching and Transmission DESCRIPTION:In this two-day retreat\, Geshe Denma Gyaltsen will: \nProvide 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.\nProvide a detailed description of the Bardo thangka.\nProvide us with teaching on the Rainbow Phowa\, guide us in practice\, and give transmission.\nGive us homework and a practice recording on our website to complete on a daily basis until we meet again for Part 3. \nIt is not necessary to have attended Part 1 to join us in this retreat. \nRainbow 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. \nIn 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. \nThe Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyü (Zhang-Zhung Oral Transmission Lineage of Dzogchen) says the following: \nThe rider which is the mind of innate awareness\,\nIs mounted on the horse of mindfulness.\nUnimpededly propelled by the wings of the wind\,\nIt moves through the path of the bodhicitta central channel and\nArrives at the secret door of bliss at the crown. \nPhowa 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. \n***Part 3 Conclusion of The Rainbow Phowa is scheduled for February 20\, 2021 \nSchedule for Part 2 \nSATURDAY\, January 16\, 2021 \nCentral Standard 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 \nSUNDAY\, January 17\, 2021 \nCentral Standard 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.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking this button. \nRegister \nIMPORTANT:  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.  \nOnce you are registered\, 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\, January 14th so we can assure that you receive the practice materials and schedule before the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to \nhttps://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: $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”. \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n \n \n \n \nOur Lama \n \n \n \nTeaching by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen\, Resident Lama \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/lightning-flash-bardo-part-2-and-rainbow-phowa-teaching-and-transmission/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210128 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20210115T031434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z UID:10000350-1610755200-1611791999@ligminchatexas.org 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/2021-01-16/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210127 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20210115T031434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z UID:10000349-1610668800-1611705599@ligminchatexas.org 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/2021-01-15/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210126 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20210115T031434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z UID:10000348-1610582400-1611619199@ligminchatexas.org 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/2021-01-14/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210125 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20210115T031434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z UID:10000347-1610496000-1611532799@ligminchatexas.org 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/2021-01-13/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20201208T021137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T013228Z UID:10000345-1609498800-1609506000@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:New Year's Day Sangha Sharing DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 1st at 11am CST as we say\, …\n“Goodbye\, Old Pandemic 2020” and “Welcome\, New Potential 2021!”\nJanuary 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. \nCome and express your journey and/or your DZA by creatively reading a poem\, playing music\, sharing an image\, or telling a story. \nFor 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! \nThis is a free Ligmincha Texas event.   \nAll are welcome to register at the link below. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkduuqpz4oG92iigxSvHLYRiqoXSUBiyOC \n Once registered\, you will receive the zoom link by email. \nTenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Tsering will join us in the New Year celebration! URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/new-years-day-sangha-sharing/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201221T201500 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20181216T224724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045306Z UID:10000288-1608577200-1608581700@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Red Garuda Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \nRed 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. \nRed 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.\n \n \n \n Practice Contact \n \n \n \n\n Jackie Cole \n \n \n \n info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/red-garuda-meditation-practice-2020-01-20/2020-12-21/ LOCATION:From Home\, Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Repeating Events,Upcoming Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Red-Garuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201116T201500 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20181216T224724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045306Z UID:10000287-1605553200-1605557700@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Red Garuda Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \nRed 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. \nRed 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.\n \n \n \n Practice Contact \n \n \n \n\n Jackie Cole \n \n \n \n info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/red-garuda-meditation-practice-2020-01-20/2020-11-16/ LOCATION:From Home\, Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Repeating Events,Upcoming Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Red-Garuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201101T150000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20201011T201419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T193419Z UID:10000344-1604138400-1604242800@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:The Lightning Flash of the Dzögchen View DESCRIPTION:Recognizing the Nine Intermediate States of the Bardo\nSaturday\, October 31\, 2020 – Sunday\, November 1\, 2020\nGeshe 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. \nThe 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. \nJoin 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. \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. Live translation is available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, Polish and Russian.\n \n \n \n \nRetreat Schedule\n \n \n \n \nSATURDAY\, October 31\, 2020\nCentral Daylight Time CDT \nSession 1 10:00 – 11:15 am\nSession 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm\nMeal Break\nSession 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm \nSUNDAY\, November 1\, 2020\n***Note CHANGE to Central Standard 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.  You must complete both steps. \n\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking this button.  IMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, wait until you are brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.\nComplete 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.\n\nMake 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. \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\, Polish and Russian. All recordings will be made available in these languages to registered participants. \nRegistrants 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”. \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org.\n \n \n \n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen\, Resident 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-lightning-flash-of-the-dzogchen-view/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201019T201500 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20181216T224724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045306Z UID:10000286-1603134000-1603138500@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Red Garuda Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \nRed 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. \nRed 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.\n \n \n \n Practice Contact \n \n \n \n\n Jackie Cole \n \n \n \n info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/red-garuda-meditation-practice-2020-01-20/2020-10-19/ LOCATION:From Home\, Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Repeating Events,Upcoming Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Red-Garuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200921T201500 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20181216T224724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045306Z UID:10000285-1600714800-1600719300@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Red Garuda Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \nRed 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. \nRed 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.\n \n \n \n Practice Contact \n \n \n \n\n Jackie Cole \n \n \n \n info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/red-garuda-meditation-practice-2020-01-20/2020-09-21/ LOCATION:From Home\, Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Repeating Events,Upcoming Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Red-Garuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200913T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20200824T194011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T020304Z UID:10000343-1599901200-1599998400@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Awakening your subtle body through breath\, movements and sounds DESCRIPTION:Wake up your subtle body through breath\, simple visualizations\, sounds\, and Tibetan yogic movements. \nThis 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.” \nAs 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. \nThrough 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. \nAnd as we add the five healing sounds\, we will awaken the vibration and energy in each chakra\, that enhances our awareness and healing qualities. \nSATURDAY\, Sept 12\, 2020\n9-10:15am Session 1\n10:45-noon Session 2 \nLUNCH \n1:00-2:15 Session 3\n2:45-4:00 Session 4 \nSUNDAY\, Sept. 13\, 2020\n9-10:15 am Session 1\n10:45-noon Session 2 \nCentral Daylight Time \nPlease register by Thursday\, September 10th\, so that we have time to get the handouts sent to you email for weekend retreat. \nBased on financial ability\, registrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100 and $125. \nFinancial 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”. \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n\nThe retreat will use Zoom.  Prior to the retreat\, you will need to download and install the Zoom client\, if you have not already. \nThe retreat will be recorded.  Recordings will be made available to registrants after the retreat is finished. \nThe retreat will be in English and will have live Spanish and Portuguese translations. \nRegistration is 2 parts. \n\nClick the button below to pay at PayPal.  After payment is completed\, wait until you are returned to the Ligmincha Texas website.\nFollow the link to register for the Zoom Meeting.\n\nPlease 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. \n\n\n \nAlejandro 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. \nAlejandro 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. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/awakening-your-subtle-body-through-breath-movements-and-sounds/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200817T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200817T201500 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20181216T224724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045306Z UID:10000284-1597690800-1597695300@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Red Garuda Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \nRed 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. \nRed 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.\n \n \n \n Practice Contact \n \n \n \n\n Jackie Cole \n \n \n \n info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/red-garuda-meditation-practice-2020-01-20/2020-08-17/ LOCATION:From Home\, Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Repeating Events,Upcoming Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Red-Garuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20200705T235504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200705T235509Z UID:10000342-1595671200-1595782800@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Zhiné: Calm Abiding to Develop Concentration by Focusing and Calming Your Mind during this Pandemic DESCRIPTION:A Zoom Weekend Retreat\nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen\, Resident Lama\n\nIn 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.\nLigmincha 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.\nZhiné\, 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. \nAll are welcome. \nWe are sending everyone love\, prayers\, and healing energy through dedication to the welfare of all sentient beings. \n“Inner peace is the most important thing for our own well-being.”\nHis Holiness the Dalai Lama.\n \n \n \n \nRetreat Information \n \n \n \nThe 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 \nThe retreat will be recorded.  Recordings will be made available to registrants after the retreat is finished. \nThe retreat will be in English and will not have live translations.\n \n \n \n \nRegistration Information \n \n \n \nTo register:\n\nPlease click the button below\, which will take you to PayPal to complete payment.\nBased 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”.\nAfter 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.\n\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org if you have any questions.\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/zhine-calm-abiding-to-develop-concentration-by-focusing-and-calming-your-mind-during-this-pandemic/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200720T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200720T201500 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20181216T224724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045306Z UID:10000283-1595271600-1595276100@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Red Garuda Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \nRed 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. \nRed 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.\n \n \n \n Practice Contact \n \n \n \n\n Jackie Cole \n \n \n \n info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/red-garuda-meditation-practice-2020-01-20/2020-07-20/ LOCATION:From Home\, Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Repeating Events,Upcoming Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Red-Garuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200615T201500 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20181216T224724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045306Z UID:10000282-1592247600-1592252100@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Red Garuda Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \nRed 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. \nRed 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.\n \n \n \n Practice Contact \n \n \n \n\n Jackie Cole \n \n \n \n info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/red-garuda-meditation-practice-2020-01-20/2020-06-15/ LOCATION:From Home\, Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Repeating Events,Upcoming Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Red-Garuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200518T201500 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20181216T224724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045306Z UID:10000281-1589828400-1589832900@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Red Garuda Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \nRed 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. \nRed 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.\n \n \n \n Practice Contact \n \n \n \n\n Jackie Cole \n \n \n \n info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/red-garuda-meditation-practice-2020-01-20/2020-05-18/ LOCATION:From Home\, Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Repeating Events,Upcoming Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Red-Garuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20200128T174443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T003628Z UID:10000340-1588359600-1588521600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Discover Your True Voice: Sound Rushen; POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:PRACTICES AND RETREATS DURING COVID 19\nDue to Covid19\, this retreat will be scheduled for a later date.  Please check back on our website for further details. \nExplore the power of bringing voice and awareness together to meet your emerging experiences as you are supported to reflect upon your personal life\, your close relationships\, and how your community and society live in you. Is your attention loving? Nourishing? Energizing? As we release patterns of aversion\, attachment\, and disconnection through sound and rest in the resonance of silence\, we awaken our true voice\, a voice of compassion and joy. As limited patterns held in our body\, speech\, and mind loosen and release\, new possibilities emerge. Embody the powers of openness\, awareness\, and warmth that treat nothing as a mistake. Discover the confidence to meet whatever shows up in your life as an opportunity for expressing positive qualities.\n\n\n Public Talk\nFriday. May 1st 7:00pm – 9:00 pm \n$15 Suggested Donation \nWeekend Retreat\nSaturday\, May 2nd 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nand Sunday \, May 3rd 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \n$135  Early-Bird Registration thru April 23rd\n  $150 Standard Registration \nLocation \nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister through the links provided above. \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \n \nTeaching by Marcy Vaughn\n \n \n \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 Wangyal Rinpoche and has edited his books on 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/discover-your-true-voice-sound-rushen/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200420T201500 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20181216T224724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045306Z UID:10000280-1587409200-1587413700@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Red Garuda Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \nRed 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. \nRed 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.\n \n \n \n Practice Contact \n \n \n \n\n Jackie Cole \n \n \n \n info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/red-garuda-meditation-practice-2020-01-20/2020-04-20/ LOCATION:From Home\, Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Repeating Events,Upcoming Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Red-Garuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20200128T173003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T003741Z UID:10000339-1587150000-1587312000@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Seven Mirrors of Dzochen -Part 2; POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:PRACTICES AND RETREATS DURING COVID 19\nDue to Covid19\, this retreat will be scheduled for a later date.  Please check back on our website for further details. \n \nBased on the teachings of Drenpa Namkha in the 8th century AD\, this weekend will focus on quintessential instruction for attaining clear innate awareness\, like seeing your face in a mirror. Dzogchen is called the great perfection and is considered the highest Bon understanding. Open your inner space through this weekend of rare Bon teaching.\n\n\n Public Talk\nFriday. April 17th  7:00pm – 9:00 pm \n$15 Suggested Donation \nWeekend Retreat\nSaturday\, April 18th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nand Sunday \, April 19th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \n$135  Early-Bird Registration thru April 11th\n  $150 Standard Registration \nLocation \nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister through the links provided above. \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \n \nTeaching by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen\, Resident Lama\n \n \n \n \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.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Web Developer\n support@vamtam.com\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/seven-mirrors-of-dzochen-part-2/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200316T201500 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20181216T224724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045306Z UID:10000279-1584385200-1584389700@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Red Garuda Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \nRed 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. \nRed 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.\n \n \n \n Practice Contact \n \n \n \n\n Jackie Cole \n \n \n \n info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/red-garuda-meditation-practice-2020-01-20/2020-03-16/ LOCATION:From Home\, Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Repeating Events,Upcoming Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Red-Garuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200229T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200229T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20200127T164123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T031850Z UID:10000338-1582974000-1582995600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Nyame Sherap Gyaltsen birthday celebration CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.  The new day and time will be posted to our website when it is confirmed.  We apologize for the late notice. \nLigmincha Texas\n \n \n \n \nCelebration ritual offered by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen\, Resident Lama\n \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/nyame-sherap-gyaltsen-birthday-celebration/ LOCATION:Private residence\, Galveston\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200222T103000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20200127T163353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T022334Z UID:10000337-1582362000-1582367400@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:LOSAR\, YEAR OF THE IRON MOUSE 2020 CELEBRATION DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Losar at our center. We will use traditional Tibetan ways to greet the New Year. \nEach person will light a candle on the altar and we will pray together. Geshe Denma will do the Chemar ritual\, a traditional auspicious ceremony using barley flour called tsampa mixed with butter. One person will hold a traditional container of tsampa and butter so each person can take a pinch\, 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\, “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.” \n“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.  Geshela advises us to say only positive things all this day and not to engage in negativity in body\, speech or mind and to continue to do prayers.  Following the celebration\, we will all go to lunch together to start the new year together.  We also have new prayer flags in our center that you can obtain to hang traditionally at your home on the first day of Losar.\n \n \n \n \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/losar-year-of-the-iron-mouse-2020-celebration/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20200127T160825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T034936Z UID:10000336-1582137900-1582142400@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:LIGMINCHA TEXAS PREPARES FOR LOSAR\, YEAR OF THE IRON MOUSE 2020 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 will be celebrated by Ligmincha Texas\, here are the Losar activities. \nWednesday\, February 19\, at 6:45 pm \nWe will do a ransom ceremony at our center instead of regular practice at 6:45 pm.  At that time\, we will use this opportunity to cleanse ourselves spiritually\, to be ready for the New Year. Geshe Denma Gyaltsen will give blessing water.  We will think about releasing all the negative things that happened in this year so they will not be carried into the new iron Mouse year.  Please feel welcome to come and bring anyone who is interested in this beautiful experience. \nThursday\, February 20th \nIs 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. \n \nSaturday morning\, February 22\, at 9:00 am\, \nWe will celebrate Losar at our center.  We will use traditional Tibetan ways to greet the New Year.  \nEach person will light a candle on the altar and we will pray together.  Geshe Denma will do the Chemar ritual\, a traditional auspicious ceremony using barley flour called tsampa mixed with butter.  One person will hold a traditional container of tsampa and butter so each person can take a pinch\, 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\, \n“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.” \n“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.  Geshela advises us to say only positive things all this day and not to engage in negativity in body\, speech or mind and to continue to do prayers.  Following the celebration\, we will all go to lunch together to start the new year together.  We also have new prayer flags in our center that you can obtain to hang traditionally at your home on the first day of Losar. \nMonday\, February 24 \nIs the actual first day of the Tibetan New Year\, the Year of the iron Mouse.  On this day\, it is traditional to do sang cho at home in the morning if you have received this teaching or do any practice that you have received.  It is also the day to hang new prayer flags at home. \nOn Saturday\, Feb 29\, at 11:00 am\nwe will celebrate the birthday of Nyame Sherap Gyaltsen\, first abbot and founder of Tashi Menri Ling\, the mother monastery of Bon in Tibet. We will also have a sangcho fire ritual\, and do a fish release ritual.  These are special spiritual experiences that bring blessings and merit to those who participate.  Afterward we will all eat together. This day we will meet at the home of Jackie Cole in Galveston. \nTibetans in India and Nepal do many traditional things during Losar. Families who can go to the Gompa to pay their respects to the lama\, circumambulate the temple\, offer prayer flags to the monastery\, raise prayer flags at one’s home and spend time with family. Often Tibetans will bring offerings to the Gompa\, such as flowers or butter lamps or cookies for tea with the lama\, and receive blessings so that all activities of the coming year will be successful. \nLigmincha Texas welcomes you to participate in all of these events\, and we wish you a very \nHappy New Tibetan Year of the iron Mouse. \nLosar Tashi Delek!\n \n \n \n \nText Divider \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-mouse-2020/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20200202T010723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200208T000222Z UID:10000341-1581249600-1581253200@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Full Moon Meditation on Sherap Chamma with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche DESCRIPTION:In a special 40-minute Facebook Live broadcast on the day of the February full moon\, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will guide a deep\, healing meditation on Sherap Chamma\, Mother of Wisdom and Love. Rinpoche will also use the time to introduce a series of 24-hour meditation and mantra recitation sessions\, which will take place online via Zoom during each subsequent full moon of 2020. More information about the full moon series is below. \nView the February 9 broadcast on Facebook to participate in the chat; or\, view it here on this page. If the viewing screen does not appear at the scheduled time\, try refreshing the page. \nIntroducing the Full Moon Series\nAfter the February 9 broadcast\, on March 9 and each subsequent full moon of 2020 you can join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche online for meditation followed by a 24-hour mantra recitation session. This is a precious opportunity to engage in the healing practice of Sherap Chamma\, Mother of Wisdom and Love. Each session starts at 10 a.m. New York time on the day of a full moon and ends at 10 a.m. the following day. Rinpoche will be supported by Ligmincha International’s global community of practitioners. \nUnlike Rinpoche’s CyberSangha® Facebook Live broadcasts\, the 24-hour full moon practices will take place via Zoom\, in an online meeting space. There is no cost to participate\, but registration is required in advance of each 24-hour session; full details and instructions for participating are below. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/full-moon-meditation-on-sherap-chamma-with-tenzin-wangyal-rinpoche/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20200127T152726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T234700Z UID:10000335-1581242400-1581267600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Creating & Caring for your Shrine: A Guide for Western Students of the Yungdrung Bon Buddhist Tradition and How to use Ritual Items & Yeshe Walmo drumming. DESCRIPTION:Join Geshe Denma Gyaltsen to learn about the correct way to set up your altar and how to use ritual items. \nCost for the one day event: $65.00 \nLocation \nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister through the links provided above. \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \nTeaching by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen\, Resident Lama\n \n \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/using-the-altar-and-ritual-items-plus-yeshe-walmo-and-drumming/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Talk,Teaching,Upcoming Featured Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200120T201500 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20181216T224724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045306Z UID:10000278-1579546800-1579551300@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Red Garuda Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \nRed 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. \nRed 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. \nThis 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. \nThere is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated.\n \n \n \n Practice Contact \n \n \n \n\n Jackie Cole \n \n \n \n info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/red-garuda-meditation-practice-2020-01-20/2020-01-20/ LOCATION:From Home\, Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events,Repeating Events,Upcoming Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Red-Garuda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200112T160000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20191028T200944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T001458Z UID:10000334-1578682800-1578844800@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:The Power of Mantra: A Om Hung DESCRIPTION:An open mind and compassionate heart are important and necessary virtues to lead a good life. But we are often bound and limited by our prejudices\, fears\, and divisions. Awareness is the key that frees us and allows our positive qualities to be expressed. Awareness is essential for spiritual transformation. When we open our body\, speech\, and mind with awareness\, our inherent capacity for love is found to be already present. In the Bön tradition of Tibet\, sacred sound is used as a skillful means to release tensions and blockages in our body\, free our speech of divisions of exclusion and bias\, and activate the compassionate qualities of an open heart. Through engaging the sacred syllables of A\, OM\, and HUNG\, we employ the power of mantra to awaken the sacred dimension of our body\, speech\, and mind and transform our life for the benefit of ourselves and others.   \nThis teaching is especially precious as Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will not be teaching in 2021.  Rinpoche is taking a year-long sabbatical and will return to teaching in 2022. You won’t want to miss this opportunity! \nLocation \nThe Jung Center Houston\n \nhttps://junghouston.org/ \n\n(click on red button “search programs”) \nRegister through the links provided above. \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available.\nPlease contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFounder and spiritual director of Ligmincha International\, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is a respected and beloved teacher and meditation master in the Bön Buddhist tradition of Tibet.  He has students in more than 25 countries\, teaches around the world and reaches thousands of students through his online programs. \nTrained as a Bön monk\, Rinpoche now lives as a householder\, allowing him to more fully relate to the needs and concerns of his students.  Known for the depth of his wisdom and his unshakeable commitment to helping students recognize their true nature\, he is the author of many books and online courses. \nFluent in English\, Tenzin Rinpoche teaches in a warm and engaging style\, frequently drawing on examples from contemporary culture to bring the ancient Bön teachings to life\, making them relevant to the lives of modern people and a powerful basis for spiritual growth. He is equally at home teaching online and in a retreat setting. \nRinpoche regularly teaches in Europe\, the United States\, Mexico\, Central and South America\, and Asia. Information about worldwide locations may be found here. \nHe also is a leader in using technology to teach dharma. Rinpoche has offered free live webcasts since 2009\, including through his Facebook page since 2016. Beginning in 2010 he has offered a variety of online courses\, through both Ligmincha Learning and GlideWing Productions. With the support of his global volunteer base\, Rinpoche’s teachings are available in as many as 18 different languages through both real-time translation and subtitles. Find out more about his live events here. Hundreds of hours of previously recorded teachings can be found on Ligmincha’s YouTube channel and Ocean of Wisdom. \nRecognizing the diverse needs of students\, Rinpoche has created two sister organizations to Ligmincha: The 3 Doors and Lishu Institute. The 3 Doors is an international organization that allows participants from all walks of life to go deep into the essence of the teachings. Its programs use meditation and community to support self-discovery\, personal transformation\, and actions that benefit others. Lishu Institute\, a residential education and retreat center in India\, offers intensive study and practice of the Bön tradition. Its programs run from two weeks to two months in length\, with some participants choosing extended study. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-power-of-mantra-a-om-hung/ LOCATION:The Jung Center Houston\, 5200 Montrose Blvd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191222T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191222T133000 DTSTAMP:20260408T210423 CREATED:20190131T013629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T224044Z UID:10000310-1577014200-1577021400@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Opening the Door to Bön - the Warrior Syllables DESCRIPTION:The Five Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing) \n \n \n \nThe sacred sounds of the Five Warrior Syllables are a part of the Bön healing tradition and have been handed down from master to student for generations. In recent years\, these ancient practices have been brought to life in the west through the tireless teaching and writing of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, author of Tibetan Sound Healing. The Five Warrior Syllables Practice engages the power of sound and silence to help heal physical illness\, clear psychological and energetic disturbances\, and support the spiritual practitioner to abide with clear and open awareness. \nIn our Sunday practice session\, led by Leslie Abuso\, we will spend time with all five syllables. There will be instruction\, practice and time for questions and discussion. The practice is open to all levels of practitioner. There is no fee but donations to the Ligmincha Texas Center are greatly appreciated. \n“The practice of the Five Warrior Syllables is a skillful means that can support us to release our negative and limiting behavioral patterns of body\, speech and mind.” (from “Tibetan Sound Healing” Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.) \nThere is no need to register but it is helpful if you RSVP to Leslie at 713-444-3457. \nThere is a bookstore onsite and this book is available for purchase. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/opening-the-door-to-bon-the-warrior-syllables-2019-12-22/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, TX\, 77402\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Sunday Practice,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/The-Five-Warrior-Syllables-copy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR