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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 →

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 →

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 →

by Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing Saturday, October 7, 2023, 2:00 p.m.Sunday, October 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.Please arrive 15 – 20 minutes before the ceremonies Sarah Nyingma Buddhist Temple477 E. 40th Ave.Eugene, OR 97405 Medicine Buddha EmpowermentSaturday, October 7, 2:00 p.m.(Arrive by 1:45 p.m.) Medicine Buddha, often referred to as the “Healing Buddha,” has the ability to cure physical and mental illnesses, and to purify beings of their negativities, defilements, and obscurations. The Medicine Buddha Empowerment is considered to be the most powerful blessing for healing, dispelling sickness and suffering, and awakening the nature of mind. Medicine Buddha Teaching and PracticeSunday, October 8, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.(Arrive by 8:45 a.m.) The Medicine Buddha practice has the ability to heal both body and mind, and can be done for the benefit of oneself and for others. Traditionally, in Tibet, Medicine Buddha and its practice are very important to physicians and Continue Reading →

by Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405(Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow) Saturday, September 23, 2023 2:00 p.m.Sunday, September 24, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Please arrive 15-20 minutes before the ceremonies; late arrivals will not be admitted. Green Tara EmpowermentSaturday, September 23, 2:00 p.m.(Arrive by 1:45 p.m.)Green Tara, a female Buddha, is known as the Great Liberator who protects against the eight great fears and the eight great dangers. The Empowerment authorizes one to do the meditation of Green Tara. 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. Green Tara Teaching and PracticeSunday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.(Arrive by 8:45 a.m.)The practice of Green Tara pacifies fear, suffering, and obstacles and is part of the regular KDC Continue Reading →

by Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing KAGYU DAKSHANG CHULING917 East 43rd Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405(Between West Amazon and Fox Hollow) Saturday, August 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m.Sunday, August 27, 2023 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. Chenrezig EmpowermentSaturday, August 26, 2:00 p.m.(Arrive and be seated by 1:45 p.m.)Chenrezig is the principal deity in Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism, whose essence is love and compassion. This Empowerment is a blessing ceremony that authorizes one to do the meditation practice of Chenrezig. 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. Chenrezig Teaching and PracticeSunday, August 27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.(Arrive and be seated by 8:45 a.m.)By doing the meditation of Chenrezig, which is part of the regular Continue Reading →

by Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing 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 parkon West Amazon and walk up hill to KDC. Saturday, August 5th 2023 2:00 p.m.Sunday, August 6th 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Please arrive 15 minutes before the ceremonies; late arrivals will not be admitted. MAHAKALA EMPOWERMENTSaturday, August 5th, 2:00 p.m. (arrival 1:45 p.m.)$30 general ($25 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 Continue Reading →