THE IMPORTANCE OF THE REFUGE PRAYER IN VAJRAYANA BUDDHISM

by Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405(Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow) This teaching is a free will donation. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Please arrive 15 – 20 minutes before the ceremonies; late arrivals will not be admitted. The Refuge Prayer precedes every Dharma Practice one does. By following the profound path of the Dharma one is able to benefit oneself and others, eventually leading to the supreme state of Buddhahood. An essential part of the Vajrayana path is the recitation of the Refuge Prayer. Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing will present a detailed explanation of the importance and meaning of reciting the Refuge Prayer.By reciting this prayer with proper faith and devotion, and truly relying on the Three Jewels, one can be liberated from the state of Samsara. This teaching is relevant for anyone — both new and old practitioners, Continue Reading →

GURU RINPOCHE’S “IRON MOUNTAIN” LONG LIFE EMPOWERMENT

KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405(Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2:00 p.m.Please arrive 15 – 20 minutes before the ceremonies; late arrivals will not be admitted. This special Empowerment of Guru Rinpoche is a blessing for long life and other favorable conditions. Guru Rinpoche stated that it is particularly important for Dharma practitioners to live a long life so that they have as much time as possible to practice the Dharma. By practicing the Dharma, one can accumulate merit and pacify obscurations and negativities, thus leading one out of the state of samsara and enabling one to achieve the state of Buddhahood. The Refuge Vow is required and will be offered prior to the Empowerment. To print out a PDF flier of this event, please click here.The cost is $30 general ($25 KDC members). It is also customary to make a donation to Continue Reading →

SAVE THESE DATES FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!

KDC PRESENTS TWO EVENTS WITH VENERABLE LAMA TSANG TSING THE IMPORTANCE OF GOING FOR REFUGESUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing will present a detailed exploration of the Refuge Prayer—the meaning and importance of reciting this verse preceding any Dharma Practice we do. GURU RINPOCHE LONG LIFE EMPOWERMENTSATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2:00 p.m. Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing will bestow Guru Rinpoche’s “Iron Mountain” Long Life Empowermenton Guru Rinpoche Day. This special Empowerment is a blessing for long life and other favorable conditions. Mark your calendars now for these special events. Detailed information regarding both events will be announced soon. We hope you will be able to join us!

TEACHINGS ON TIBETAN BUDDHISM SEVEN-POINT MIND TRAINING

By Lama Sonam Dargye (Tony Albino) KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405(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. MAHAYANA GREAT COMPASSIONTEACHING AND PRACTICESunday, June 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.(Please arrive by 8:45 a.m.) This Mahayana tradition of mental transformation is cherished by all schools of Tibetan Buddhism and considered indispensable for one’s Dharma practice to bear fruit. Renowned for its universal and pragmatic approach, it gleans all of the Mahayana teachings to seven basic points and shows how to apply them to one‘s life.The cost is $30 general ($25 KDC members).You are welcome to bring a lunch and stay during the break. Lama Sonam completed the three-year retreat under the guidance of Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing and serves as a translator for him. Sonam is a Eugenian with Continue Reading →

THE EXTRAORDINARY SHI-NAY OF HIS EMINENCE KALU RINPOCHE, TEACHING AND PRACTICE

with Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing Sunday, July 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Please arrive 15 minutes before the ceremonies; late arrivals will not be admitted. KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405(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. Extraordinary Shi-nay is a special meditation method taught by the great meditation master H.E. Kalu Rinpoche. Lama Tsang Tsing will give teachings using the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space) as a visualization support and object of meditation. This practice is an excellent bridge between the meditation practices of the sutras and the visualization practices of the tantras. During this day-long seminar, Lama Tsang Tsing will give teachings, lead sessions of guided meditation, and answer questions related to Extraordinary Shi-nay. The cost is $35 general ($30 KDC members). You are Continue Reading →

AMITABHA EMPOWERMENT TEACHING AND PRACTICE & SPECIAL PUJA FOR DECEASED

KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405(Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow) Saturday, May 11, 2024, 2:00 p.m.Sunday, May 12, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Please arrive 15 – 20 minutes before the ceremonies; late arrivals will not be admitted. Amitabha EmpowermentSaturday, May 11, 2:00 p.m. (Arrive by 1:45 p.m.)The Empowerment authorizes one to do the meditation practice of Buddha Amitabha. Amitabha is the particular Deity who helps us at the time of our death to attain rebirth in the Pureland. The Refuge Vow is required and will be offered prior to the Empowerment. The cost is $30 general ($25 KDC members). It is also customary to make a donation to the empowering Lama. Amitabha Teaching, Practice and Special Puja for the DeceasedSunday, May 12, 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 Continue Reading →

SHI-NAY (CALM ABIDING)MEDITATION AND PRACTICE

By Lama Sonam Dargye (Tony Albino) KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405(Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow) Sunday, April 21, 2024, 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-naymeditation rests the mind in a state undisturbed by thoughts and emotions, allowing the mind to experience its true nature. Schedule:9:00-11:00 a.m. Instructions and guided meditation1:00-4:00 p.m. Question-and-answer period and guided meditationYou are welcome to bring a lunch and stay during the break. To print out a PDF flier of this event, please click here.For information, please visit KDC’s website at www.kdc-eugene.org or call(541) 485-3961 or (541) 683-1808 between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

WHITE TARA EMPOWERMENT TEACHING AND PRACTICE

Saturday, March 16, 2024, 2:00 p.m.Sunday, March 17, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Please arrive and be seated 15 – 20 minutes before the ceremonies; late arrivals will not be admitted. KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405(Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow) White Tara EmpowermentSaturday, March 16, 2024, 2:00 p.m.(Arrive by 1:45 p.m.) White Tara is one of the main Long-Life Deities. White Tara’s practice is imbued with many blessings and is easy to accomplish. The Refuge Vow is required and will be offered by Lama before the Empowerment. The cost is $30 general ($25 KDC members). It is also customary to make a donation to the empowering Lama. White Tara Teaching and PracticeSunday, March 17, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.(Arrive by 8:45 a.m.) Through the meditation practice of White Tara a person receives the blessings and protection of Tara, and all suffering and obstacles are Continue Reading →

ANNUAL MAHAKALA PUJA AND TSOK

KDC, 917 E. 43rd Ave.Eugene, Oregon Thursday, February 8, 20248:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. IMPORTANT NOTE: NO ENTRIES TO THE SHRINE ROOM WILL BE ALLOWED BETWEEN 8:45 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. The Puja will be preceded by a talk by Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing explaining the meaning of this profound Puja and no entries will be permitted during the talk. Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing and his assisting Lamas will perform this all-day extensive Mahakala Puja for the benefit of the KDC Sangha and for all beings. This Puja is traditionally performed on Mahakala Day before the beginning of the Tibetan New Year. This year Mahakala Day falls on Thursday, February 8th, 2024. The Puja has the power and ability to clear away the obstacles and negativities of the past year and opens the door for the auspicious unfolding of the new year. The Puja concludes with a Tsok (Vajra feast Continue Reading →