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SUMMARY:Six Sessions Practice: Dzogchen Meditation for Personal Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Six Sessions Practice: Dzogchen Meditation for Personal Retreat\nDeepen your practice with the Six Sessions Practice\, a complete meditation cycle that Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche first shared with his Western students on coming to the west. Rooted in Dzogchen and drawing from sutra and tantra\, this practice can be the main practice of a retreat of any length\, as well as daily meditation\, helping practitioners connect to the natural state of mind. \nRinpoche teaches that these Six Sessions link directly to the Mother Tantra (Ma Gyü) and the Oral Transmission of Zhang Zhung (Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyü) lineages which are at the heart of Ligmincha International\, offering a path to clarity\, stability\, and awakening. \n\nPractice Overview\n\nGuru Yoga (Lama’i Naljor) – A universal Guru Yoga not tied to any specific teacher\, deity\, or lineage\, allowing connection with all our teachers.\nRefuge and Compassion (Bodhicitta) Prayers – Drawn from the Mother Tantra\, these stabilize the mind and open the heart.\nNine Breathings of Purification – Working with the subtle body\, these clear mental\, emotional\, and energetic obscurations.\nSecuring the Boundary – A tantric practice creating a secure and protected container for meditation.\nContemplative Breathing – The heart of the Six Sessions\, drawn from the Twenty-One Nails of the Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyü\, guiding direct experience of the natural state.\nDedication of Merit – Concluding the practice with aspiration and the natural expression of generosity.\n\nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen has been leading and teaching the Six Sessions Practice for Ligmincha Texas for decades\, and will guide us through the steps of the practice as well as the purpose of each step\, with special emphasis on Securing the Boundary and Contemplative Breathing. He will also offer the transmission (lung) for the practices. \n\nWho Should Attend\nThis teaching is for anyone interested in learning complete Dzogchen meditation practice through this set of simple yet profound meditation tools to deepen their wisdom and awareness. The Six Sessions is also the foundational practice for the Three-Day Dark Retreat program beginning at Chamma Ling Crestone in September of 2026. Anyone interested in participating in that program should attend this teaching. \n\nRegister and get more information at: \nhttps://serenityridge-ligmincha.secure.retreat.guru/program/six-sessions-practice-dzogchen-meditation-for-personal-retreat/?lang=en\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/six-sessions-practice-dzogchen-meditation-for-personal-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Sunday Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T113000
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SUMMARY:The Four Wheels of Yungdrung Bon with Drubdra Khenpo Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:The Four Wheels of Yungdrung Bon\nand Dzogchen Meditation\nRetreat with Drubdra Khenpo Rinpoche\nAbbot of the Meditation School at Triten Norbutse\nThis teaching is the essential foundation for the methods and practices in Yungdrung Bön. Drubdra Khenpo Rinpoche will teach and guide us in this precious retreat. \nThe Four Wheels \nView from above: The philosophical view or wisdom perspective originates from the highest level – the ultimate truth\, emptiness\, or the nature of reality as seen by enlightened beings. \nConduct ascends from below: Our actual practice and behavior must start from the ground level and progress gradually upward. \nThe foundation is great compassion: Great compassion (mahākaruṇā) serves as the essential basis and motivation for the entire path. This is the heartfelt wish to free all sentient beings from suffering without exception. \nThe means are the ten pāramitās: The skillful methods for actualizing enlightenment are the ten pāramitās: generosity\, ethical discipline\, patience\, diligent effort\, meditative concentration\, wisdom\, skillful means\, aspiration/prayer\, spiritual power\, and primordial wisdom. These are the concrete practices that bridge our compassionate motivation with the ultimate realization. \nSchedule – Saturday and Sunday CST \n\n\n\nSession 1\n9:00-10:15 am\n\n\nBreak\n10:15-10:30 am\n\n\nSession 2\n10:30-11:30 am\n\n\n\n\nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. \nWritten translations will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. \n\nREGISTRATION: \nComplete payment below.  After payment is complete\, you will receive an email with links to the Zoom Registration and the Handouts.  All recordings will be made available to registered participants after the retreat is over at the same link as the Handouts. \nThere is early bird pricing available until noon the Saturday before the retreat. \nFinancial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending Zoom teachings.  If you need assistance\, please inquire about available scholarships by emailing info@ligminchatexas.org.  This must be done at least 1 week prior to the retreat.\nWe have switched to using Zeffy.  This allows us to keep 100% of your donations and registrations\, as Zeffy does not charge us any payment processing fees.  They do\, however\, ask you to make a donation to them.  If you would prefer not to donate to Zeffy\, in the Donation Box at the bottom\, select “Other” from the Drop Down Box that is prefilled with a percentage and dollar amount \, and leave the Contribution Box empty. \n\n\nDrubdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche  \n Drubdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin was born in Yetha in the Hor region of East Tibet (Kham) in 1968 to a family of nomadic cattle herders. When he was nineteen\, he entered the Lungkar Monastery\, where he received teachings from lamas such as Uri Lama Nyima Lodrö and Lopön Drangsong Yungdrung. During this time\, Tsultrim Tenzin completed the traditional preliminary practices\, studied Tibetan grammar and poetry as well as various aspects of Bönpo philosophy. Tsultrim Tenzin served as umze\, chant master\, for three years in the Lungkar Monastery. \nAt the age of twenty-five\, he moved to Menri Monastery in Central Tibet where he studied with Pönlob Kalzang Nyima from whom he received teachings on Denö Dzö authored by Shardza Trashi Gyaltsen Rinpoche (1859-1935)\, and the A-Tri Bönpo Dzögchen manual\, and gained the experiential understanding of the Great Perfection. In 1993\, Tsultrim Tenzin made the arduous journey to Triten Norbutse Bönpo Monastery in Kathmandu\, Nepal\, to study intensively with his root Master Yongdzin Lopön Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche\, under whose guidance he deepened his knowledge of Sutra\, Tantra\, and Dzögchen. He also learnt astrology\, traditional Tibetan medicine\, and Sanskrit. \nWhile studying\, Tsultrim Tenzin served as the monastery’s chant master for six years\, and as Gekkö (master) disciplinarian for three years. After completing the 14-year study program\, he passed the Geshe examination in 2001 and received his Geshe degree (roughly equivalent to Doctor of Philosophy). \nThe following year\, in 2002\, Tsultrim Tenzin was appointed by Yongdzin Lopön Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche as Drubdra Khenpo\, Abbot of the Meditation School\, in Triten Norbutse Monastery. Since then\, he has been teaching Dzögchen in the meditation school there as well as Sutra\, Tantra\, Dzogchen\, astrology\, and mandala painting in the monastic dialectic school. \nAlongside teaching\, Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche has been practicing Dzögchen meditation and Ma Gyud Tsa Lung\, Trul Khor\, and Tummo for two hours every morning. He travels to Tibet\, China\, Japan\, Europe\, and England to teach Dzögchen\, Tantra\, and Tsa Lung.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-four-wheels-of-yungdrung-bon/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
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SUMMARY:The Lamp of Uza Rinchen Sal Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The Lamp of Uza Rinchen Sal: Experiential Teaching on the Bardo and\nPractice on the DU TRI SU\nPart 1: October 11-12\, 2025\nPart 2: November 8-9\, 2025\n10:00-11:30 am Central Time\nUza Rinchen Sal’s Bardo Journey: Uza Rinchen Sal’s extraordinary journey through the bardo is a powerful reminder for all of us to engage our body\, speech\, and mind in virtuous acts. Her experience reveals how\, in the transitional states beyond death\,\nbeings yearn deeply for the sound of the three essential mantras and send messages to their living relatives asking for virtuous deeds to be performed on their behalf. Through her story\, we are inspired to practice compassion\, accumulate merit\, and\ndedicate our actions for the benefit of all beings—now\, when we have the precious opportunity. \n\n\nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish and Portuguese. \nWritten translations will be available in Spanish and Portuguese. \n\nREGISTRATION: \nComplete payment below.  After payment is complete\, you will receive an email with links to the Zoom Registration and the Handouts.  All recordings will be made available to registered participants after the retreat is over at the same link as the Handouts. \nThis Registration is for BOTH weekends (Oct 11-12 AND Nov 8-9) \nFinancial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending Zoom teachings.  If you need assistance\, please inquire about available scholarships by emailing info@ligminchatexas.org.  This must be done at least 1 week prior to the retreat.\nWe have switched to using Zeffy.  This allows us to keep 100% of your donations and registrations\, as Zeffy does not charge us any payment processing fees.  They do\, however\, ask you to make a donation to them.  If you would prefer not to donate to Zeffy\, in the Donation Box at the bottom\, select “Other” from the Drop Down Box that is prefilled with a percentage and dollar amount \, and leave the Contribution Box empty. \n\n\n \nSangmo Yangri\, Ph.D.\, is a scholar\, teacher\, and translator. She is the first Tibetan woman to receive a Ph.D. in Tibetan Bön philosophical studies. A recipient of the Jwaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund grant. She won the Prime Minister’s Award from the\nTibetan Government in Exile in India in 2013. \nShe has translated two books from Tibetan to English. Escape from Darkness: The Spiritual Journey of the Buddha’s Daughter Shenza Nechung and The Lamp of Uza Rinchen Sal: Illuminating the Illusory Vision of the Bardo\, the Purifying Period of the\nKarmic Vision of the Six Lokas\, and a Pure Vision of the Sugatas.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-lamp-of-uza-rinchen-sal-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20250912T031054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T050821Z
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SUMMARY:The Lamp of Uza Rinchen Sal Part 1
DESCRIPTION:The Lamp of Uza Rinchen Sal: Experiential Teaching on the Bardo and\nPractice on the DU TRI SU\nPart 1: October 11-12\, 2025\nPart 2: November 8-9\, 2025\n10:00-11:30 am Central Time\nUza Rinchen Sal’s Bardo Journey: Uza Rinchen Sal’s extraordinary journey through the bardo is a powerful reminder for all of us to engage our body\, speech\, and mind in virtuous acts. Her experience reveals how\, in the transitional states beyond death\,\nbeings yearn deeply for the sound of the three essential mantras and send messages to their living relatives asking for virtuous deeds to be performed on their behalf. Through her story\, we are inspired to practice compassion\, accumulate merit\, and\ndedicate our actions for the benefit of all beings—now\, when we have the precious opportunity. \n\nThe book for this retreat can be ordered at: \nhttps://www.lulu.com/shop/sangmo-yangri/the-lamp-of-uza-rinchen-sal/paperback/product-q66v7qw.html?page=1&pageSize=4\n\nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. \nWritten translations will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. \n\nREGISTRATION: \nComplete payment below.  After payment is complete\, you will receive an email with links to the Zoom Registration and the Handouts.  All recordings will be made available to registered participants after the retreat is over at the same link as the Handouts. \nThis Registration is for BOTH weekends (Oct 11-12 AND Nov 8-9) \nFinancial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending Zoom teachings.  If you need assistance\, please inquire about available scholarships by emailing info@ligminchatexas.org.  This must be done at least 1 week prior to the retreat.\nWe have switched to using Zeffy.  This allows us to keep 100% of your donations and registrations\, as Zeffy does not charge us any payment processing fees.  They do\, however\, ask you to make a donation to them.  If you would prefer not to donate to Zeffy\, in the Donation Box at the bottom\, select “Other” from the Drop Down Box that is prefilled with a percentage and dollar amount \, and leave the Contribution Box empty. \n\n \n\n \nSangmo Yangri\, Ph.D.\, is a scholar\, teacher\, and translator. She is the first Tibetan woman to receive a Ph.D. in Tibetan Bön philosophical studies. A recipient of the Jwaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund grant. She won the Prime Minister’s Award from the\nTibetan Government in Exile in India in 2013. \nShe has translated two books from Tibetan to English. Escape from Darkness: The Spiritual Journey of the Buddha’s Daughter Shenza Nechung and The Lamp of Uza Rinchen Sal: Illuminating the Illusory Vision of the Bardo\, the Purifying Period of the\nKarmic Vision of the Six Lokas\, and a Pure Vision of the Sugatas.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-lamp-of-uza-rinchen-sal-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
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SUMMARY:Du Tri Su Training Program Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Du Tri Su Training Program \nFrom March 2025 through April 2027\, learn the Du Tri Su Drip Jong\, the Yungdrung Bön Ritual for escorting the consciousness of the deceased through the Bardo. This ritual is from the text: The Lamp that Dispels Darkness: The Practice Manual of the DU TRI SU that Purifies Defilements and Liberates All Beings from the Depths of Samsara \nThe Du Tri Su Drip Jong cycle is a powerful and skillful method of guiding the consciousness of the deceased and protecting that individual from the terrors of the bardo (after death state of the consciousness) experiences. This ritual practice and text stir the depths of samsara and can purify obstacles both for ourselves and for others\, the living and the dead. With proper care and respect\, it can even lead to the attainment of Buddhahood\, or total liberation. When done on behalf of the dead\, this ritual protects the consciousness from wandering in the the bardo realms of the intermediate state. These ancient practices and rituals were taught directly by Buddha Tonpa Shenrab\, and the tradition has been held and practiced continually until the present day. \nThis teaching and training of the Du Tri Su Drip Jong are important for Bön practitioners who would like more support for their own preparations for dying\, as well as for students who want to benefit those who have died. \nOverview\nThis training program will include five 5-day retreats; three retreats will be at Serenity Ridge\, and two will be online. There will also be monthly sessions on Zoom where Geshe Denma Gyaltsen and Khandro Tsering Wangmo Khymsar will be available to support students in between retreats. Join us for this special opportunity to learn a powerful ritual from the ancient Yungdrung Bön tradition. \nTranslation into Spanish: Live simultaneous translation into Spanish will be available for all sessions. \nParticipants Will Learn\n\nThe meaning and purpose of this powerful ritual\nThe preparation for the DU TRI SU ritual making the required tormas (offerings)\nThe core prayers and their meaning\nHow to play the Tibetan ritual instruments used in this ritual\nHow to conduct the ritual and learn the melodies of each ritual section\n\n\nRegister and get more information at: \nhttps://ligmincha.org/centers-usa-serenityridge/\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/du-tri-su-training-program-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20230312T013952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045540Z
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SUMMARY:Walking The Path Of Bön with Ani Sherab Wangmo
DESCRIPTION:WALKING THE PATH OF BÖN:\nFundamental Concepts for all Bön Practitioners\nANI SHERAB WANGMO\n \nWalking the Path of the Yungdrung Bön Tradition for Western students has different meanings for each one of us. As practitioners of this Tradition\, we listen to a Teaching with undivided attention\, then reflect on it\, and\, to be able to reach its meaning\, we practice it. In the West we have had many very precious teachings\, but there is a tendency to store them in our intellectual library without going through the other two fundamental steps; then\, the information remains fragmented. \nTo be able to walk the Path\, there is a map and we need to know the map to recognize the territory. This course is for all practitioners at all levels because the map is the same\, although its interpretation will be according to spiritual experience. As you well know\, this Tradition is an Ocean of Wisdom\, and as we walk the Path\, we learn that there is more and more depth to this Ocean. Therefore\, this course is useful to be able to associate more of what we have heard before in the Teachings and will be hearing over and over again; for beginners\, it is a good introduction to the scope of fundamental concepts a practitioner of Bön has to have. There are many maps; this is only one of them. \nFriday\, April 21st:  \n4:30pm-6:00 pm CDT \nSaturday & Sunday\, April 22nd -23d: \n9:30-10:45 Session 1 \n10:45-11:00 Break \n11:00-12:15 Session 2 \n12:15-1:45 Break for Lunch \n1:45-03:15 Session 3 \n3:15-3:30 Break \n3:30-5:30 Session 4\n\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website and clicking “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” does not work\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Links. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, confirmation emails will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal links to join the retreat.  THERE ARE TWO ZOOM REGUSTRATION LINKS – YOU MUST REGISTER FOR BOTH. \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.  There will be NO TRANSLATIONS. \nThe retreat WILL NOT BE RECORDED. \nZOOM REGISTRATION: \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nZoom Registration Register \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \nANI SHERAB WANGMO is a nun from the Yungdrung Bön Tibetan Tradition\, authorized instructor for the Lineage and practitioner for 29 years. Her name means “the nun initiated in Wisdom” and her Getsukma vows were granted by His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima\, Abbot of the Menri monastery in India in 2007. \nBefore encountering the Yungdrung Bön Tradition of Tibet (in 1995)\, she followed a realized Vedantic master called Swami Chinmayananda for five years (1987-1992) till he passed away. She stayed six months in an ashram in the Himalayas to do meditation retreat and learn Sanskrit in 1989. She has also had several 6-month retreats in Triten Norbutse\, Nepal\, and Menri Monastery in India. \nHis Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche is her Root Lama since 1999 and she has followed His teachings since. She has also received teachings from Khenpo Tenpa Yungdrung Rinpoche\, Lama Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, Khenpo Gelek Jimpa\, Geshe Chapur and other Geshes. In 2005 she went on a one-month pilgrimage to sacred Zhang Zhung sites mainly in lake Dangra Yumtso\, Namtso\, Triten Norbutse and Yungdrung Ling Monasteries. One of the most important results of this pilgrimage was that she brought back relics and sacred offerings of the sacred sites\, donations of Bonpo hermits\, and relics from Triten Norbutse monastery in Tibet to be placed in the hearts of five different stupas: two in Dolpo\, one in Torreón\, Mexico\, one in Valle de Bravo\, Mexico and the last one in Shenten Dargye Ling in France. \nCurrently she lives in La Paz\, Mexico\, translates into Spanish many of the online teachings and coordinates one sangha there.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/walking-the-path-of-bon-with-ani-sherab-wangmo/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20220905T170144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T045513Z
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SUMMARY:Awakening the Heart of Service: A Meditation Retreat with the Five Warrior Syllables with Special Guest Teacher Marcy Vaughn
DESCRIPTION:Awakening the Heart of Service: A\nMeditation Retreat with the Five Warrior\nSyllables\nwith Marcy Vaughn \nNovember 5-6\, 2022 \nThe five Warrior Syllable practice describes a clear path from openness to\naction. Please join Marcy in a meditation retreat to explore our inherent\ncapacity to transform confusion into wisdom and to awaken the inspiration\nto bring benefit to oneself and to others through our actions. \n“The reason these seed syllables are called warriors is because they are powerful and indestructible. They are associated with the Five Wisdoms—and it is wisdom that is able to penetrate fear and ignorance to cut the roots of samsara.” —Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\n\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website and clicking “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” does not work\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, and Portuguese. \nWritten translations will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and German. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nZOOM REGISTRATION: \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nZoom Registration Register \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\nMarcy Vaughn has been a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for more than forty- five years and is a senior student of Bon Buddhist master Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Marcy was in the first graduating class of the master’s program in contemplative psychotherapy at Naropa University and is currently a therapist in private practice in Bryn Mawr\, Pennsylvania. She works in close collaboration with Tenzin Rinpoche and has edited his books Tibetan Sound Healing\, Awakening the Sacred Body\, Awakening the Luminous Mind\, and Spontaneous Creativity. She is a teacher for both Ligmincha Institute and a senior teacher for The 3 Doors\, where she designed and teaches the Compassion Project with her husband\, Gabriel Rocco. Marcy is the main practice leader for retreats by Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche at Serenity Ridge in Virginia.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/awakening-the-heart-of-service-a-meditation-retreat-with-the-five-warrior-syllables/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20220416T222834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T204505Z
UID:10000372-1652522400-1652626800@ligminchatexas.org
SUMMARY:Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo (Dharmakaya)\nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen\nMay 14-15\, 2022\n10:00-3:00\nThe nature of our own mind remains hidden behind clouds of thoughts and emotions until a master directly points out the source\, the essence\, the “heart drop.” This is the method of direct introduction to Dzögchen\, the highest and most subtle path of meditation in Bön. \nThe Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo (Dharmakaya) teachings were composed by Shardza Tashi Gyaltsen\, a Tibetan master who upon his death in 1935\, achieved the rainbow body\, in which his physical body dissolved into light. Shardza Rinpoche was one of the most influential Bön Teachers of his time. His works are used as textbooks in many Tibetan monasteries. Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche coordinated the translation of this text into English and has secured its’ unbroken lineage. \nIn these teachings\, practitioners learn a series of extraordinary practices that invoke direct perception of the nature of mind. Unlike methods that involve watching the breath or otherwise calming the thoughts\, these practices rely on body postures\, sounding of Tibetan syllables\, and simple visualizations to draw one quickly to an experience of one’s essence. It is a particularly powerful\, direct method of Dzögchen.  It encompasses 4 sections: Rushan; Trekchöd; Thögal; and the Bardo. \nThis is a foundational practice to reach our inner Kuntu Zangpo\, our inner buddha nature. Through practice we are transforming our three doors of body\, speech\, and mind into pure body\, pure speech\, and pure mind. Our body transforms into the Trul-ku (Nirmanakaya) through the cleansing and purification of the body’s obscurations.  Our speech is purified into that of a pure melody and transforms into the Dzog-ku (Sambogakaya) through clearing the obscurations of speech.  By purifying the obscurations of our mind\, it transforms into the Bon-ku (Dharmakaya).\n\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/heart-drops-of-kuntu-zangpo-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Type,Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20220212T165655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T204442Z
UID:10000371-1650103200-1650207600@ligminchatexas.org
SUMMARY:The Four Wheels of Bon Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Four Wheels of Bön: \nThe Essential Foundation for the Methods \nand Practices in Yungdrung Bön \nApril 16-17\, 2022 \n  \nA weekend retreat with \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen  \nvia Zoom \n\nThis teaching is the essential foundation for the methods and practices in Yungdrung Bön. \nThe Four Wheels of Bön is taken from the 16th chapter of the 12th volume of the long version of Buddha Tonpa Shenrap’s biography. His biography has a long\, medium and short version. The name of the text from the long version is called  Zi Ji which has a total of 60 chapters.  The medium version has 2 volumes and 18 chapters and is called Zer Mik.  The short version has one volume and 24 chapters and is called Dodü. The Four Wheels of Bön summarizes all the essential and key practices of Yungdrung Bön. \nThe Four Wheels are: \n\n\nTake the highest view\, the view of Dzögchen. \n\n\nStep up your activities starting from the smallest virtues. \n\n\nWhatever practice you do\, take compassion as the base. \n\n\nPractice the ten paramitas with determination. \n\n\nAll are welcome to attend!\n\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-four-wheels-of-bon-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20220202T003016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T204418Z
UID:10000370-1645869600-1645974000@ligminchatexas.org
SUMMARY:Sigyal Dragnak Walmo Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Sigyal Dragnak Walmo Healing: Teaching\, Practice\, and Transmission \nFebruary 26-27\, 2022 \n10:00 am – 3:00 pm CST \nProtection and Healing with Sipe Gyalmo \nMeditation\, Mantras\, and Blessing Water \nZoom Weekend Retreat with Geshe Denma Gyaltsen  \n  \nTo help during coronavirus times\, our Bön Buddhist teachers are using Sipe Gyalmo practice.  Geshe Denma Gyaltsen has led us in at first daily and now weekly practice since March 2020.  We are still living with the pandemic. Learning this powerful\, tantric practice will benefit our world. \n  \nSipe Gyalmo\, the fierce “Queen of Existence\,” is the main protector of Bön\, its teachings\, and practitioners. This weekend\, Geshe Denma will explain Sipe Gyalmo\, Yeshe Walmo and Sigyal Dragnak Walmo\, the specific manifestation to subdue infectious diseases and prevent untimely death. Uniquely\, she is both a yidam and a protector. The principal deity within the female lineage\, her prayers and offerings are performed daily in Yungdrung Bön Monasteries.  \nShe is called upon to remove external\, internal and secret obstacles for both practitioners and for the religious tradition. In this way\, she protects health\, prosperity\, and spiritual development as well as supports our success in whatever we wish to accomplish.  \nIncluded are images of the original pecha text brought from Tibet by His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. This is part of his personal daily prayer book. The pages have been recited many times by Rinpoche as noted by the oil on the corners of the pages.  It is a blessing to see these pages. \nTo prepare\, it is best to set up your altar if you have one.  At your seat bring a bottle or other container of drinking water placed on a white cloth. Also\, bring a mala and a spoon. \nDuring this teaching\, Geshe Denma Gyaltsen will introduce us to the protector Sigyal Dragnak Walmo healing\, teaching\, instructions\, practice\, and transmission regarding her prayers and offerings.  \n  \n \n\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/sigyal-dragnak-walmo-retreat/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210921T164102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T171909Z
UID:10000369-1638612000-1638716400@ligminchatexas.org
SUMMARY:Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri: Teaching on the Fruit - Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri: Teaching on the Fruit \nPart 3 \nThe Experiential Transmission of Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung  \nby Geshe Denma Gyaltsen \nThe Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri is the collection of the text composed by Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung\, the great 13th century master who lived from 1242-1290. Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung is the 57th lineage holder of the Oral Transmission of the Zhang Zhung Nyan Gyü and is also known as Dru Gyalwa. \nHe composed a practice manual Chag Tri at the Yeru Wensakha monastery.  The propagation of the unified Oral Transmission of Zhang Zhung continued at Yeru Wensakha monastery for another hundred years to Rinchen Lodro during which time the monastery was destroyed by a flood in 1386.  \nDru Gyalwa’s practice manual consists of three major sections: Foundation Practices\, Actual Practices\, and Supplemental Practices.  The Supplemental Practices includes guidance on: View; Base; Meditation; Path; Conduct; the Causal Conditions of the Path; and Result.  Geshe Denma Gyaltsen is offering this teaching and practice instruction from this text that focuses on the last chapter of this manual known as Teaching on the Fruit in a series of three retreats.  \nThis is a three part retreat. \nPart 1 is an introduction to the Natural State of the Mind through Integration with the Three Kayas through the six symbols. \nPart 2 and Part 3 is an introduction to and practice of The Result through Trekchö and Thögal. \nAll are welcome to attend and join us! \nPart 3 – December 4-5\, 2021 \nSaturday and Sunday \nSession 1 10:00 – 11:15 am \nSession 2 11:30 am -12:30 pm \nMeal Break \nSession 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm\n\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/dru-gyalwai-chag-tri-teaching-on-the-fruit-part-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210921T163843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T171923Z
UID:10000368-1636192800-1636297200@ligminchatexas.org
SUMMARY:Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri: Teaching on the Fruit - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri: Teaching on the Fruit \nPart 2 \nThe Experiential Transmission of Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung  \nby Geshe Denma Gyaltsen \nThe Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri is the collection of the text composed by Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung\, the great 13th century master who lived from 1242-1290. Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung is the 57th lineage holder of the Oral Transmission of the Zhang Zhung Nyan Gyü and is also known as Dru Gyalwa. \nHe composed a practice manual Chag Tri at the Yeru Wensakha monastery.  The propagation of the unified Oral Transmission of Zhang Zhung continued at Yeru Wensakha monastery for another hundred years to Rinchen Lodro during which time the monastery was destroyed by a flood in 1386.  \nDru Gyalwa’s practice manual consists of three major sections: Foundation Practices\, Actual Practices\, and Supplemental Practices.  The Supplemental Practices includes guidance on: View; Base; Meditation; Path; Conduct; the Causal Conditions of the Path; and Result.  Geshe Denma Gyaltsen is offering this teaching and practice instruction from this text that focuses on the last chapter of this manual known as Teaching on the Fruit in a series of three retreats.  \nThis is a three part retreat. \nPart 1 is an introduction to the Natural State of the Mind through Integration with the Three Kayas through the six symbols. \nPart 2 and Part 3 is an introduction to and practice of The Result through Trekchö and Thögal. \nAll are welcome to attend and join us! \nPart 1 – November 6-7\, 2021 \nSaturday and Sunday \nSession 1 10:00 – 11:15 am \nSession 2 11:30 am -12:30 pm \nMeal Break \nSession 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm\n\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/dru-gyalwai-chag-tri-teaching-on-the-fruit-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210921T153924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T171933Z
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SUMMARY:Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri: Teaching on the Fruit - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri: Teaching on the Fruit \nPart 1 \nThe Experiential Transmission of Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung  \nby Geshe Denma Gyaltsen \nThe Dru Gyalwai Chag Tri is the collection of the text composed by Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung\, the great 13th century master who lived from 1242-1290. Dru Gyalwa Yungdrung is the 57th lineage holder of the Oral Transmission of the Zhang Zhung Nyan Gyü and is also known as Dru Gyalwa. \nHe composed a practice manual Chag Tri at the Yeru Wensakha monastery.  The propagation of the unified Oral Transmission of Zhang Zhung continued at Yeru Wensakha monastery for another hundred years to Rinchen Lodro during which time the monastery was destroyed by a flood in 1386.  \nDru Gyalwa’s practice manual consists of three major sections: Foundation Practices\, Actual Practices\, and Supplemental Practices.  The Supplemental Practices includes guidance on: View; Base; Meditation; Path; Conduct; the Causal Conditions of the Path; and Result.  Geshe Denma Gyaltsen is offering this teaching and practice instruction from this text that focuses on the last chapter of this manual known as Teaching on the Fruit in a series of three retreats.  \nThis is a three part retreat. \nPart 1 is an introduction to the Natural State of the Mind through Integration with the Three Kayas through the six symbols. \nPart 2 and Part 3 is an introduction to and practice of The Result through Trekchö and Thögal. \nAll are welcome to attend and join us! \nPart 1 – October 2-3\, 2021 \nSaturday and Sunday \nSession 1 10:00 – 11:15 am \nSession 2 11:30 am -12:30 pm \nMeal Break \nSession 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm\n\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n\n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/dru-gyalwai-chag-tri-teaching-on-the-fruit-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210825T230608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T152408Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Parinirvana of His Holiness the 33rd Menri Trizen
DESCRIPTION:This year on Sunday\, September 12\, 2021\, Ligmincha Texas will celebrate the fourth anniversary of the passing of Lungtok Tenpai Nyima\, His Holiness the 33rd Menri Trizen\, the leader of the Bon spiritual tradition\, at Menri Monastery in Dolanji\, India. He died peacefully on September 14\, 2017\, at the age of 89. This day is sometimes called his parinirvana\, the date HH entered Nirvana. \nThe celebration will be held by zoom at our center at 11am. \n \nPlease register for this event at the following link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucuGvrzkqHdSAmEt2o0XAmvLIJExQ0oND
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/celebration-of-parinirvana-of-his-holiness-the-33rd-menri-trizen/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210613T003708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T222728Z
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SUMMARY:The Ma Gyud: Teaching of the Bön Mother Tantra Part 3
DESCRIPTION:In this retreat\, Geshe Denma Gyaltsen will teach from The Ma Gyud Bön Mother Tantra. It is one of the most powerful teachings in the Yungdrung Bön tradition.  This weekend\, he will teach us The Nine Point Clarity Practice. This practice is divided into three sections\, each with three points of purification.  It is called The Purification of the Three Times.  He will explain in detail about these nine points and we will practice them together.  If we know these nine points\, it will help with our meditation. \nThe first set of three points are Nyam Je Kyong Sum \nNyam: means equanimity \nJe: means developing the clarity side \nKyong: means continuation \nThe second set of three points are Thug Tred Drol Sum \nThug: means the nature of thoughts \nTred: means touching or contact with each other\, being open \nDrol: means to leave\, keep going\, continue\, liberate \nThe third set of three points are Nang Tong Nyam Sum \nNang: means visions \nTong: means emptiness \nNyong: means experience \nGeshe Denma will give us transmission for The Ma Gyud Sadhana Practice at the end of this retreat weekend.  The transmission will not be recorded. \nSchedule \nSATURDAY and SUNDAY\nCentral Daylight Time CDT \n Session 1  10:00–11:15 am\nSession 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm \nMeal Break\nSession 3  1:30 – 3:00 pm\n		\n							\n						\n				\nRegistration			\n			\n					\n	\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n		\n							\n						\n				\nResident Lama			\n			\n					\n	\n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-ma-gyud-teaching-of-the-bon-mother-tantra-part-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210501T012607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T222750Z
UID:10000364-1623492000-1623596400@ligminchatexas.org
SUMMARY:The Ma Gyud: Teaching of the Bön Mother Tantra Part 2
DESCRIPTION:In the Bön Mother Tantra\, the main yidam is Sangchok Gyalpo (King of the Supreme Secret) who is the embodiment of awareness. He is blue in color representing clear space (openness).  He is in union with Chema Ötso who is red in color and embodies the pure awareness of light.  Together they symbolize the inseparable union of space and light. \nIn this retreat\, Geshe Denma will explain and teach the remainder of the sadhana practice\, how to use the damaru\, teach the mudras\, and practice the visualization of lama\, yidam\, and khandro. We will also learn in more detail the six khandros (Chöd\, Phowa\, Sleep\, Bardo\, Dream\, and Tummo) from The Mother Tantra.  A more detailed explanation is provided in the form of a handout\, illustrating the 5 consorts\, 5 wisdoms\, 5 qualities\, 5 demons\, 5 colors\, and 5 directions. \nAll are welcome to attend this precious retreat with Geshe Denma. \nHe trusts that all have the capacity to receive this special\, powerful teaching. \nSchedule \nSATURDAY and SUNDAY\nCentral Daylight Time CDT \n Session 1  10:00–11:15 am\nSession 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm \nMeal Break\nSession 3  1:30 – 3:00 pm\n		\n							\n						\n				\nRegistration			\n			\n					\n	\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-40 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website after 1 minute\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Handouts & Zoom Registration links)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegister \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n		\n							\n						\n				\nResident Lama			\n			\n					\n	\n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-ma-gyud-teaching-of-the-bon-mother-tantra-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210314T220808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T152451Z
UID:10000362-1619863200-1619967600@ligminchatexas.org
SUMMARY:The Ma Gyud: Teaching of the Bön Mother Tantra Part 1
DESCRIPTION:The Bön Mother Tantra is one of the first translated texts from Zhang Zhung into Tibetan. Before it was translated from Tibetan\, it was translated into five languages. Originally written earlier\, the text was hidden in the 8th century. It was discovered as a terma by Guru Nön tse in the 11th century. There are three parts of the Mother Tantra: 1) How to practice the development stage; 2) How to practice the generation and perfection stages; 3) How to practice the union of the generation and perfection stages. \nThe principal focus of the development stage is the Father Tantra. The focus of the generation and perfection stages is the Mother Tantra. The main focus of the union stage is the Son Tantra. Especially in the Mother Tantra\, we practice the visualization of the three jewels: Lama; the Yidam; and the Khandro (dakini). In this retreat\, Geshe Denma will teach the Mother Tantra sadhana\, the three visualizations\, and the mudras. \nThe Ma Gyud is a tantric\, transformation practice. If we practice the Ma Gyud daily\, we will develop special powers of inner wisdom.  Tantra is a secret practice. The Mother Tantra deity was one of the yidams of the second king of Tibet\, Mu Tri Tsenpo. He had special power which he kept secret for himself as the king. His power decreased after the practice was made secret\, and he realized he had the capacity to teach and not to keep it secret anymore.  His power increased after this realization. He taught to those who had the capacity to receive the teaching. \nAll are welcome to attend this precious retreat with Geshe Denma. \nHe trusts that all have the capacity to receive this special\, powerful teaching. \nSchedule \nSATURDAY and SUNDAY\nCentral Daylight Time CDT \n Session 1  10:00–11:15 am\nSession 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm \nMeal Break\nSession 3  1:30 – 3:00 pm\n		\n							\n						\n				\nRegistration			\n			\n					\n	\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-20 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nIMPORTANT: If\, you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website (and don’t get the Zoom link)\, email us at info@ligminchatexas.org.  Do not wait until the day of the retreat. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. Written only translations will be available in German.  We are currently working on other securing translators for other languages and will update here as we receive additional commitments. \nAll recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $75\, $100\, and $125. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nRegistration for Part 1 is over. \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n		\n							\n						\n				\nResident Lama			\n			\n					\n	\n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/the-ma-gyud-teaching-of-the-bon-mother-tantra-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Teaching,Weekend Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210323T184944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T152511Z
UID:10000363-1616846400-1616853600@ligminchatexas.org
SUMMARY:Ligmincha Texas Healing Practice for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 has completely changed the world. This past year has been difficult and most challenging. Now\, it is starting to get better and better. \nWe can fight the virus by continuing to follow COVID-19 precautions (e.g. wearing a mask\, physical distancing\, getting a vaccine)\, doing prayers\, and practicing to meet this challenging time. If we do this\, it will end soon. \nWe cannot blame anyone for the virus. No one has made this virus\, this kind of disease comes and goes. In the Buddhist text\, it says there are 404 types of diseases and 80\,000 obstacles by the gek. We need to eliminate these obstacles and diseases by prayer. Many people may experience anxiety and anger that can automatically come out when under duress. When this happens\, it is important that we do not blame anyone. By doing this\, it becomes worse. \nNow\, we will practice peace in the world to make life happier for all at this time. Ligmincha Texas will do prayers for World Peace and Healing for everyone by practicing the Sipe Gyalmo Healing Practice (Queen of Existence) and The Precious Garland for those who have died from racial violence and COVID-19. \nBring mala and a bottle of water. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/ligmincha-texas-healing-practice-for-world-peace/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events,Public Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210124T033030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T041223Z
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Phowa and the Lightning Flash of the Dzogchen View of the Bardo Part 3
DESCRIPTION:In this one-day retreat\, Geshe Denma Gyaltsen will explain The Lightning Flash of the Dzögchen View Bardo thangka in more detail. \nWe will practice the Rainbow Phöwa together and have time to share signs and results of the practice that we have experienced in our individual practice that we learned in Part 2. \nFinally\, Geshe la will answer any practice questions we have encountered. You can ask and clarify any concerns or doubts to help us to understand and develop more confidence in our practice. \nIt is not necessary to have attended Part 1 or Part 2 in order to participate in this retreat. All are welcome! \nLive translation will be available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. \nSchedule \nCentral Daylight Time CST \nSession 1 10:00–11:15 am \nSession 2 11:30 – 12:30 pm \nMeal Break \nSession 3 1:30 – 3:00 pm \nhttps://www.timeanddate.com/\n		\n							\n						\n				\nRegistration			\n			\n					\n	\nRegistration is a 2 step process.  Step 1 is pay at PayPal.  Step 2 is register at Zoom.  It is important to complete both steps to assure access to the retreat.\nComplete payment through PayPal by clicking the Register button below. \nIMPORTANT:  After payment is completed\, you will be brought back to the Ligmincha Texas website.  This may take 10-20 seconds. \nIMPORTANT: If you are not returned to the Ligmincha Texas website\, go to the bottom of the page and click where it says “Return to Ligmincha Texas\, Inc.” \nRegister \nAfter returning to Ligmincha Texas website\,  you will 1) get the link to the Retreat Handouts & Recordings (SAVE THE LINK)\, and 2) get the Zoom Registration Link. You must follow the Zoom Registration Link and fill out the form to register. After you are registered with Zoom\, a confirmation email will be sent to you by Zoom that includes your personal link to join the retreat. \nMake sure to pay and complete your Zoom registration by Thursday\, February 18th. \nDownload the free Zoom app in advance of the retreat by going to https://zoom.us/download \nRetreat teachings and practices will be taught in English. Live translation is available in Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Russian. All recordings will be made available to registered participants. \nRegistrants can choose the following options: $25\, $50\, and $75. There is also an option to enter a greater or lesser amount.  Financial hardship need not prevent practitioners from attending teachings.  If your situation warrants it\, please pay any amount you can comfortably afford by typing that in the box that says “Other Amount”. \nFor questions or more information\, contact us at info@ligminchatexas.org \nJoyful Practice of Ancient Bön Teachings for Living Well\n		\n							\n						\n				\nResident Lama			\n			\n					\n	\n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/rainbow-phowa-and-the-lightning-flash-of-the-dzogchen-view-of-the-bardo-part-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210213T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
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SUMMARY:LIGMINCHA TEXAS PREPARES FOR LOSAR\, YEAR OF THE IRON OX 2021
DESCRIPTION:Losar\, which in Tibetan means “new year\,” is celebrated widely by Tibetans and Tibetan Bön and Buddhist centers throughout the world. This is the time to reflect on the passing of the old year and face the possibilities of the New Year.  Losar will be celebrated on Saturday\, February 13\, 2021\, at 8:00 am CST.  This will be held jointly with Ligmincha International and with Ligmincha Texas.  Please join us via Zoom for our Losar activities. \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen will offer a Sang Chod ritual from Galveston\, Texas at the home of Jackie Cole. \nTo register for Ligmincha International’s free 3-day Losar events on February 12-14\, 2021 here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqd-yhqDsrG9a6IvYrUlwbjx1YPkeSlvvD \nWednesday\, February 10\, 2021 Preparation before Losar \nFrom our homes in preparation for Losar\, it is the Tibetan tradition to clean before the New Year.  This is the day we need to cleanse externally and clean our house\, office\, car\, and finish projects\, and generally prepare for a clean start in the next year. \nWe will use this opportunity to cleanse ourselves spiritually\, to be ready for the New Year. In the evening\, write on a piece of paper\, anything that has been challenging\, difficult for you\, or obstacles you have encountered\, problematic relationships\, emotional difficulties\, and/or health issues from the past male Iron Mouse year. Then recite one mala of the Du Tri Su mantra and throw the piece of paper in the garbage. We will think about releasing all the negative things that happened in the Iron Mouse year 2020 so they will not be carried into the new female Iron Ox year 2021. \nMantra of Purification \nA KAR A ME DU TRI SU NAG PO ZHI ZHI MAL MAL SO HA  \n \nFriday\, February 12\, 2021 Individual Losar celebration at home  \nBecause of the pandemic\, we will not be gathering at the center and we will celebrate Losar from our homes. Traditionally\, this is a family gathering day. Celebrate Losar together with your family\, if this is not possible\, you can bestow good wishes to your family members on this day.  In the morning\, when you wake up\, make a water offering of the seven bowls of water\, light one candle\, incense\, and recite Guru Yoga\, Refuge\, Bodhicitta\, and Yeshe Walmo prayers. Then rest and sit in the Natural State of Mind for as long as it is fresh. End your practice by reciting the Dedication of Merit prayer. \nTraditionally\, a Chemar ritual would be offered. This is an auspicious ceremony using barley flour called tsampa mixed with butter in a special wooden container. \nThis year\, instead\, put any type of flour in a small bowl and on top of the flour put a small piece of butter and place the bowl on your altar. After morning prayers and meditation\, then take a pinch of the flour\, offer it lightly three times\, touch it to the tongue\, and then say the traditional auspicious happiness greeting. \nTashi Delek phun sum tsok\, \nA ma bak dro ku kham sang\, \nTen du de wa to par shog. \nGongni Gongdu Phelwar Shog. \nThis means\,  \nAuspicious goodness and abundance to you\, \nMay you be healthy and peaceful\,  \nMay you find eternal peace and happiness\,  \nAnd may your pursuit of peace and happiness flourish day by day. \nThe first offering of money of the year can be made to the altar and the Buddhas.  Everyone will wish one another a happy new year and good fortune\, health\, and all good things.  Geshe la advises us to say only positive comments all day and not to engage in negative actions of body\, speech or mind\, and to continue to do prayers. Traditionally\, if you have new prayer flags you can hang them in your home on the first day of Losar. \nHappy New Tibetan Year of the Iron Ox. \nLosar Tashi Delek!\n		\n							\n						\n				\nText Divider			\n			\n					\n	\n \nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen is the resident lama of Ligmincha Texas. He arrived in Houston in January 2016 to serve as Ligmincha Texas’s first resident lama. \nGeshe Denma was born in northern Nepal. His father brought him to Menri Monastery\, India\, regarded as the mother Bon monastery in exile\, in 1981 to begin his program of study toward the Geshe degree. He received all the Bon teachings\, initiations and transmissions in sutra\, tantra and dzogchen from His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche\, the 33rd Menri Trizin\, and His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. \nWhen he became a senior student\, he was asked to teach philosophy to younger students. He successfully completed this degree program in 1996 and was awarded the Geshe certificate\, which is considered equivalent to a Ph.D. in Bön Buddhist philosophy and religion. \nGeshe Denma was an accomplished teacher and in 1998 was appointed\, with the approval of the Tibetan government in exile\, first abbot of Zhu Rishing Yungdrung Kundak-Ling Monastery\, a Bon Monastery in Sikkim\, India by His Holiness. He served two terms in this capacity until 2003. In addition\, from the time he graduated until 2008\, Geshe Denma also was active in assisting Geshe Nyima Dakpa with the Bon Children’s Home\, which houses many children in Dolanji\, India\, providing them with food\, healthcare and free education.
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/ligmincha-texas-prepares-for-losar-year-of-the-iron-ox-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210205
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210115T031434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z
UID:10000358-1611446400-1612483199@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/2021-01-24/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210204
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210115T031434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z
UID:10000357-1611360000-1612396799@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/2021-01-23/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210203
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210115T031434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z
UID:10000356-1611273600-1612310399@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/2021-01-22/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210202
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210115T031434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z
UID:10000355-1611187200-1612223999@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/2021-01-21/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210115T031434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z
UID:10000354-1611100800-1612137599@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/2021-01-20/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210131
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210115T031434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z
UID:10000353-1611014400-1612051199@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/2021-01-19/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210130
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210115T031434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z
UID:10000352-1610928000-1611964799@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/2021-01-18/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210129
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210128
DTSTAMP:20260501T234817
CREATED:20210115T031434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T172010Z
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SUMMARY:Ligmincha Texas 2021 Auction!!!
DESCRIPTION:Open from January 13-24\, 2021\nhttps://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/ligminchatexasauction2021-19351Open from January 13-24\, 2021 \nBrowse and bid on practice tools to strengthen your connection to Bon lineage\, our teachers\, and practices. Auction items include:\n\nGeshe Denma’s personal Chod drum and bell. He has used this bell in every chod practice we have had on zoom this year.\n\n\nGeshe Denma Gyaltsen’s personal 21 Nails Amulet blessed by HH 33rd Menri Trizin and Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche.\n\n\n  \n\nPortrait created in Metallic tape of Geshe Denma Gyaltsen. Created by Ligmincha Texas board member Amber Eagle who exhibits Internationally and has work in collection of MFAH and public artworks on display in the city of Houston.  See more of her work at: https://www.ambereagle.studio
URL:https://ligminchatexas.org/event/ligmincha-texas-2021-auction-opens-today/2021-01-16/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Past Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ligmincha Texas":MAILTO:info@ligminchatexas.org
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