BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ligmincha Texas - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20190424T194013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045426Z UID:10000322-1559480400-1559491200@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:The Great Mantra - known as the MA TRI - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:This program has been CANCELLED for Sunday\, June 2nd from 1-4p at Yoga Haven in Galveston\, TX. \nPlease check back on our website for more information on future teachings.\n \n \n \n \nTeaching by Geshe 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-great-mantra-known-as-the-ma-tri/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Talk,Teaching ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190526T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190526T133000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20190128T220406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T004623Z UID:10000303-1558870200-1558877400@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Opening the Door to Bön - Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga) DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \n\n\nThe practice for this month\, May 29th\, has been cancelled. \nPlease join us next time on June 30th! \n\nWith the Bon Buddhist practices of Tsa Lung\, we explore the five Tsa Lung movements. In this practice we will deepen our inner connection by exploring the 5 five energy centers (chakras) with the movements of Tsa Lung. Tsa means channel and lung (chi or prana) means breath. These movements along with the visualization that accompanies them help us to clear what keeps us from recognizing and connecting to the positive qualities inherent in our true nature.\n\n\nThis practice is led by Leslie Abuso. For more information\, contact her at: leslieabuso@ligminchatexas.org.\n\nDoors open at 11:00 am. There is no fee but donations to the center are greatly appreciated. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/opening-the-door-to-bon-tsa-lung-tibetan-yoga-2019-05-26/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Sunday Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cloud-and-Sun-750-955.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190313T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000251-1552502700-1552508100@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2019-03-13/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190310T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20190125T221206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T215003Z UID:10000298-1552071600-1552237200@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:The Five Warrior Syllables DESCRIPTION:The Five Warrior Syllables\nTibetan Sound Healing Practice\nMarcy Vaughn\nWhen we rest our attention on the stillness of the body\, inner silence\, and the spaciousness of mind we connect with the source of healing and creativity within. During this weekend retreat\, we will explore the sacred architecture of the channels and chakras within the body. Resting attention in each of five energetic center and chanting a sacred sound associated with that center is a powerful healing practice. \nThis practice known as the Five Warrior Syllables\, supports the release of physical\, emotional and energetic blockages and encourages the emergence of healing qualities. As new spaces open within\, we see ourselves and others with fresh eyes\, connect to our life with inspiration\, and are motivated to engage in actions that benefit others. \nPublic Talk\nFriday. March 8th\, 2019  7:00pm – 8:30 pm \n$15 Suggested Donation \nWeekend Retreat\nSaturday & Sunday March 9th & 10th 10 am – 5 pm \n$135  Early-Bird Registration\,   $150 Standard Registration \nLocation \n\nLigmincha Texas – 5316 Bellaire Blvd. – Bellaire TX\nRegister at: LigminchaTexas.org \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 \nMarcy 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 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/the-five-warrior-syllables/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Public Talk,Teaching,Weekend Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mountains-768721_1920.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190306T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190306T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000250-1551897900-1551903300@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2019-03-06/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190227T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190227T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000249-1551293100-1551298500@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2019-02-27/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20190125T215956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045714Z UID:10000297-1550862000-1551027600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:The Six Bardos and the Nature of Mind DESCRIPTION:The Six Bardos and the Nature of Mind\nMenri Shedrup Khenpo Geshe Nyima Dhondup Rinpoche\nThe Bardo is a Tibetan Buddhist concept roughly translated as “thrown between.” Also called the Intermediate State\, the Bardo arises between death and the next life.  It is said to be much like dream\, sleep\, and deep meditative states\, when the edges of our reality blur\, and forms\, images\, sounds\, our sense of ourselves and duality diminish\, yet presence remains.\nThe Bardo presents both a challenge to ordinary consciousness and an opening to the possibility of enlightenment. \nKhenpo Nyima Dhondup Rinpoche will explore the Bardo with us. This weekend offers an opportunity to receive precious teachings from a high lama to help us prepare for this transition time. \nPublic Talk\nFriday. February 22nd 7:00pm – 8:30 pm \n$15 Suggested Donation \nWeekend Retreat\nSaturday & Sunday February 23rd & 24th 10 am – 5 pm \n$135  Early-Bird Registration thru February 18th\n  $150 Standard Registration \nLocation \n\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 \nMenri Shedrup Khenpo Geshe Nyima Dhondup Rinpoche\n \n \n \n \nMenri Shedrup Khenpo Geshe Nyima Dhondup Rinpoche is the current Abbot of the Bön Dialectic School at Menri Monastery in Dolanji\, India. He was born in 1978 in Delhi\, India. His birth name\, Tsering Dhondup\, was given to him by Tsondue Rinpoche\, one of the greatest Bön masters in 20th century. After completing over 15 years of study of Bön Sutra\, Tantra\, Dzogchen and the five major and minor sciences of Bön tradition\, Nyima Rinpoche received his Geshe Degree in the spring of 2006. In 2008 Rinpoche was enthroned as Menri Shedrup Lopon\, the principal master of the Bön Dialectic School at Menri Monastery. In February of 2012 he was enthroned as the Menri Shedrup Khenpo\, the Abbot of the Bön Dialectic School. \nRinpoche has been teaching Bön Sutra\, Tantra and Dzogchen to Bön Dialectic students for more than 15 years and he has been an invited speaker at several major Bön and Buddhist conferences. He has also contributed several articles for Bon-sGo\, the journal in Tibetan of Menri Monastery in India and the Himalayan Bön website in Tibet. Khenpo Nyima Dhondup Rinpoche has taken on the additional responsibilities of General Secretary of the Governing Council of Menri Monastery\, and since 2011\, Director of the official website of Menri Monastery (www.theyungdrungbon.com). In 2014\, he visited Tibet and blessed many Bon followers and practitioners. \nRinpoche is the author of the books ‘Rigs sMa dGyes Pi mChod Trin’\, (Offerings to Rejoice the Great Scholars)\, ‘Man-ngag Lung gi Yang Zhun\, sTod Cha’ and ‘sMad Cha’ (A Clear Oral Transmission of the Sacred Instruction\, Parts 1&2) and ‘Yungdrung gi Tson Dhon’ (Illustration on the Meaning of Yungdrung). These three books cover the main philosophical teachings in Bön tradition. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-six-bardos-and-the-nature-of-mind/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Talk,Teaching,Weekend Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_0314.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190220T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000248-1550688300-1550693700@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2019-02-20/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190213T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190213T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000247-1550083500-1550088900@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2019-02-13/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190210T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20190125T060247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T214731Z UID:10000296-1549796400-1549801800@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Celebrate the birthday of Nyame Sherap Gyaltsen DESCRIPTION:Description \n \n \n \nSunday\, Feb. 10\, 2019 11:00 am Galveston – Celebrate the birthday of Nyame Sherap Gyaltsen (1356-1415)\, the first abbot and founder of Menri Monastery\, the mother monastery of Bön in Tibet. There will be a sangcho fire ritual and a fish release ritual dedicated to Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche’s long life. These are special spiritual experiences that bring blessings and merit to those who participate. After the rituals\, we will share a meal together. \nWe will meet at the home of Jackie Cole and Harvey Rice in Galveston at 2308 Sydnor Lane. \nCall with questions or for directions: 409-744-1257. \nAll are welcome to attend. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/celebrate-the-birthday-of-nyame-sherap-gyaltsen/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Nyame-Sherab-gyaltsen-cropped.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20190125T042724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T021049Z UID:10000295-1549708200-1549720800@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Losar Celebration - The Year of the Earth Pig DESCRIPTION:Practice Description \n \n \n \nSaturday\, Feb. 9\, 2019 – 10:30 am at the Center — Losar celebration. We will use Tibetan traditions to greet the new year. Each 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 roasted 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 Phunsum Tsok\, Ama Bakdro Kukham Sang \nTendu Dewa Thobpar Shog\, Gongni Gongdu Phelwar Shog \nThe meaning in English is: 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. \nAccording to the lunar calendar\, the actual date of Losar is February 5\, 2019\, and you may wish to recognize that day even though we will be celebrating on the 9th so more people can attend. Following the ceremony\, we will all go to lunch to continue the happy gathering for an auspicious start to the new year. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/losar-celebration-the-year-of-the-earth-pig/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Screen-Shot-2019-01-24-at-7.49.30-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190206T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190206T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000246-1549478700-1549484100@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2019-02-06/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20190125T022530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T041529Z UID:10000294-1548874800-1548880200@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Cleansing Ransom - Preparation for Losar Celebration - Year of the Earth Pig DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Jan. 30\, 2019\, at the Center — There will be a cleansing ransom ceremony at our center instead of regular practice. 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 Earth Pig year. All are welcome to come and bring anyone who is interested in this beautiful experience. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/cleansing-ransom-preparation-for-losar-celebration-year-of-the-earth-pig/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Screen-Shot-2019-01-24-at-7.49.30-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190130T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190130T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000245-1548873900-1548879300@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2019-01-30/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190123T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190123T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000244-1548269100-1548274500@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2019-01-23/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190116T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190116T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000243-1547664300-1547669700@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2019-01-16/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190109T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190109T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000242-1547059500-1547064900@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2019-01-09/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190102T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190102T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000241-1546454700-1546460100@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2019-01-02/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181226T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181226T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000240-1545849900-1545855300@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2018-12-26/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181219T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181219T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000239-1545245100-1545250500@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2018-12-19/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181212T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181212T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225606Z UID:10000238-1544640300-1544645700@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice-2018-12-12/2018-12-12/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Repeating Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181205T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181205T201500 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T225625Z UID:10000237-1544035500-1544040900@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Practice DESCRIPTION:Description Join us every Wednesday for this beautiful Bön Buddhist meditation practice. This weekly meditation practice is open to beginners\, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Our practice is based on the Bön Buddhist wisdom tradition that has been handed down from teachers to students for centuries. Join us and give yourself the gift of meditation with the support of a group. \nThe first Wednesday of every month will include a focus on supporting beginners. The second Wednesday of each month will include an additional discussion of the lineage masters of the Zhang Zhung. \nOur Wednesday sessions consist of the following set of practices: \n– The Nine Breathings of Purification\n– Tsa Lung (Tibetan Yoga)\n– The 5 Warrior Syllables (Tibetan Sound Healing)\n– Silent Meditation\n– Recitation of the Precious Garland Bardo Prayer (optional)\n– The Invocation of Yeshe Walmo\n– Dedication of Merit\nThese sessions are open to the public. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org for details. \nThere is no fee\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/wednesday-practice/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Meditation,Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meditation-Hall-750-500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181202T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20181126T010518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T223545Z UID:10000257-1543658400-1543764600@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:How to Draw a Bön Stupa DESCRIPTION:How to Draw a Bön Stupa \n \n – Days\n– Hours\n– Minutes\n– Seconds \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nInformation \n \n \n \nTaught by Geshe Denma Gyaltsen\, Resident Lama\, Ligmincha Texas \nA Stupa\, or Chorten in Tibetan\, is a mound-shaped religious monument from the Buddhist\ntradition. It is said that its shape represents the mind of the Buddha. A stupa includes the five\nbasic geometric shapes that correspond to the five elements. In the Bön tradition\, there are 120\ndifferent specific designs that represent different manifestations of the Buddha’s mind. Each part\nof the design holds deep meaning. \nGeshe Denma will guide us through the drawing of a stupa\, and explain the meaning of each part.\nThis information will allow you to build a Stupa. This is the first time this topic has been taught at\nLigmincha Texas and possibly the first time it has been taught in the United States. Please bring\npaper\, pencil and a ruler. \nRetreat: Saturday\, Dec. 1st 10:00 am – 5:00 pm & Sunday\, Dec. 2nd\, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm \nCost: $150\, payable in advance or at the door\, Early Bird Price of $135\, on or before Nov. 28th \nLocation: Ligmincha Texas\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, Texas \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings.\nSpecial payment plans are available. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org\n \n  URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/how-to-draw-a-bon-stupa/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligminchatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Bon-Stupa-1561-536.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181111T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20181015T213208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T012634Z UID:10000256-1541844000-1541950200@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Explore the Tibetan Culture with a Weekend Teaching of Music & Dance DESCRIPTION:Explore the Tibetan Culture with\na Weekend Teaching of Music & Dance\nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen \nResident Lama – Ligmincha Texas \n \nSaturday: Geshe Denma will teach us how to play the bell\, the rolmo and the drum. These instruments have been used for centuries in the ancient religious and cultural practices of the Bon tradition. \nSunday: We will continue our exploration by learning the dance associated with Sipe Gyalmo\, and will\ncombine the practices of dancing and making music together. \nDates:  Saturday\, Nov. 10th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm   &   Sunday\, Nov. 11th 10:00 am – 3:30 pm \nCost:  \n – Pre-Registration Price: $135\, on or before Nov. 9th\, 2018 \n– Full Price: $150\, payable at the door\, cash\, check or charge \n– One Day only: $75\, also payable at the door \nLocation: Ligmincha Texas\, 5316 Bellaire Blvd\, Bellaire\, Texas \nFinancial hardship alone should not prevent a practitioner from attending teachings. Special payment plans are available. Please contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/tibetan-music-and-dance/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180921T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180826T040739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T223512Z UID:10000254-1537556400-1537561800@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Heart Drops of the Dharmakaya DESCRIPTION:The 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 Dozgchen\, the highest and most subtle path of medication in Bon. \nThe Heart Drops of 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 Bon Teachers of his time. His works are used as textbooks in may Tibetan monasteries. \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. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/heart-drops-of-the-dharmakaya-2/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Talk,Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T062113 CREATED:20180804T210531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181216T223445Z UID:10000253-1535191200-1535216400@ligminchatexas.org SUMMARY:Creating a Sacred Space DESCRIPTION:Learn traditional supports to creating sacred space: setting up an\naltar\, making offerings\, and drumming. URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/creating-sacred-space/ LOCATION:Yoga Haven\, 2507 Market St\, Galveston\, TX\, 77550\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events,Saturday Retreat,Teaching END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR