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by Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing Sunday, April 17, 2016, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please arrive by 1:45 p.m. KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING 917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405 (Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow) The Bardo Thödröl (“Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo,” and known in the West as The Tibetan Book of the Dead) teaches how to attain liberation in the period between death and the next rebirth. But the after-death state is not the only meaning of bardo. The tantras describe six bardos which include all of our experience: the bardo of this life, the bardo of dying, the luminous bardo of dharmata, the bardo of becoming (rebirth), the bardo of dream, and the bardo of meditation. Lama will describe how liberation may be attained in each bardo. A question-and-answer period will follow. The cost is $20 general ($15 KDC members). To print out a PDF flier Continue Reading →

Facilitated by Lama Sonam (Tony Albino) Sunday, March 27, 2016 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (please arrive by 1:45 p.m.) No Cost During this study group, Lama Sonam will guide us through an overview of “The Tibetan Book of the Dead, The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo” translated by Chogyam Trungpa and Francesca Fremantle. If you were able to attend the four Study Groups between October and January, this will be a review of those sessions. If you were unable to attend the previous Study Groups, this is an opportunity to learn more about this important teaching. This Study Group is in preparation for related events that Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing is planning for Spring or Summer of 2016. For more information, please call Lama Sonam at (541) 513-1452. Kagyu Dakshang Chuling 917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, Oregon (Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow) To minimize the Center’s impact Continue Reading →

Lama Rick, the generous donor, had this to say regarding the Sakyamuni Buddha statue being raffled: “The statue was bought in Kathmandu, the “Eyes were Opened” and it was painted and sealed with mantra and substances by Umdze Jyaltsen at Sonada Monastery in 1985. Then it was blessed by Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche, and it sat in his private room for about 6 weeks …. Can’t buy that!” This beautiful statue has since graced the KDC living room mantlepiece, spreading blessings throughout the center and its environs. It will surely be a magnificent addition to anyone’s living quarters and an inspiring image for one’s practice.The dimensions are 10”H x 6-3/4”W x 4-1/2”D. To honor Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing, who has shared his devotion to the Dharma and steadfast commitment to offer the genuine teachings of the Buddha to this community for over twenty-five years, we offer the opportunity to all who Continue Reading →

  Facilitated by Lama Sonam (Tony Albino) Sunday, October 25, 2015 Sunday, November 15, 2015 Sunday, December 13, 2015 Sunday, January 17, 2016 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (please arrive by 1:45 p.m.) No Cost During these four study sessions, participants will read and discuss “The Tibetan Book of the Dead, The Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo” translated by Chogyam Trungpa and Francesca Fremantle. This series is in preparation for related events that Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing is planning for Spring or Summer of 2016. For more information, please call Lama Sonam at (541) 747-8634 or (541) 513-1452. Kagyu Dakshang Chuling 917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, Oregon (Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow) To minimize the Center’s impact on our neighborhood, please park on West Amazon and walk up hill to KDC.

  KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING 917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405 (Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow) Saturday, May 23, 2015, 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Please arrive 15 minutes before the ceremonies; late arrivals will not be admitted.) Amitabha Empowerment Saturday, May 23, 2:00 p.m. (Arrive by 1:45 p.m.) The Empowerment authorizes one for the meditation of Buddha Amitabha, “Infinite Light.” The Refuge Vow is required and will be offered prior to the Empowerment. The cost is $25 general ($20 KDC members). It is also customary to make a donation to the empowering Lama. Amitabha Teaching, Practice and Special Puja for the Deceased Sunday, May 24, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Arrive by 8:45 a.m.) The Amitabha sutra states that even to hear the name of Amitabha is cause to be reborn in the Pure Land of Dewachen. Amitabha practice carries a great blessing and Continue Reading →

MAHAKALA EMPOWERMENT, TEACHING AND PRACTICE by Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing Kagyu Dakshang Chuling, 917 E. 43rd Ave., Eugene, Oregon (Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow) MAHAKALA EMPOWERMENT Saturday, April 25, 2015, 2:00 p.m. Please arrive by 1:45 p.m.; late entries will not be admitted. $25 general ($20 KDC members) It is also customary to make a donation to the empowering Lama. Receiving this Empowerment of the Six-Armed Dharma Protector (Gonpo Chakdrukpa) authorizes one to do the Mahakala practice, which is part of the regular KDC schedule. Mahakala is essential for those who practice Vajrayana Buddhism because it pacifies obstacles that arise on the path and interfere with keeping Vajrayana commitments. This Empowerment is rarely bestowed in the West. Since it is not known when this Empowerment will be given again, you are encouraged to participate at this time. The Refuge Vow is required and will be offered by Lama-la prior Continue Reading →

Lama Sonam Dargye (Tony Albino) Sunday, May 17, 2015 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Please arrive by 8:45 a.m., late entries will not be permitted. $30 general ($25 KDC members) In the Tibetan word shi-nay, shi means calm and nay means abiding. Shi-nay meditation rests the mind in a state undisturbed by thoughts and emotions, allowing the mind to experience its true nature. Lama Sonam will give instructions, guide a meditation session, and answer questions. This meditation is appropriate for anyone interested in the path that unites wisdom and compassion. Click here for a PDF Flier of this event.