Events Calendar
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Daily Morning Services (Sun, Apr 01, 2012 6:00 am - 8:00 am)
These services are held everyday, but their details are only listed on the first day of the month.
You are welcome to join us for all or part of our morning services, called "tsokpa", to sit in meditation. Chanting is in Tibetan, so for those interested in participating in the chanting, transliterated copies of the text are available for use in the shrine room. Morning Tsokpa includes Tara and Medicine Buddha.
(Free of charge)
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Study Group on The Path to Buddhahood by Ringu Tulku (Tue, Apr 03, 2012 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
The Path to Buddahood by Ringu Tulku is a concise and friendly guide to the most comprehensive handbook of Buddhist practice in our lineage, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation written by the twelfth-century teacher Gampopa. The text, available at the KTC bookstore, will be taught by graduates of the Three-year retreat. Anyone is welcome to join at any time without attending previous sessions and there is no charge for participating. This group meets in the KTC library in the main monastery building. If you have any questions, please email Lama Chodron at chodron.mailbox@kagyu.com.
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Chanting for Liberating the Deceased and Benefitting Beings (in Commemoration of Qing Ming) (Wed, Apr 04, 2012 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm)
Chanting for Liberating the Deceased and Benefitting Beings (in Commemoration of Qing Ming)
April 4, 2012 (Wednesday)
Kagyu Thubten Chöling will be making prayers and offerings for our parents, ancestors, and the deceased, by performing both the short Amitabha and Shitro practices. Included will be the offering of 500 butterlamps and aspiration prayers for the well being of our families and all other beings, especially those to whom we dedicate the practice by name, both living and deceased. For all beings, this practice will help to create favorable conditions and enhance their well-being.Lama Norlha Rinpoche has said that, "no matter how long ago your deceased dear ones or relatives have passed away, it is still very vital to make prayers and offerings for them to increase their merit."
You may donate any amount and provide us with the names for dedication (both living and deceased). To make these dedications, download the attached Dedication Form in English or Chinese.
12:30 pm | Offering of 500 Butterlamps
1:00 pm | Chanting of Short Amitabha and Shitro Sadhanas
There is no charge for attending the chanting but reservations are required one week in advance if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Study Group on The Path to Buddhahood by Ringu Tulku (Tue, Apr 10, 2012 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
The Path to Buddahood by Ringu Tulku is a concise and friendly guide to the most comprehensive handbook of Buddhist practice in our lineage, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation written by the twelfth-century teacher Gampopa. The text, available at the KTC bookstore, will be taught by graduates of the Three-year retreat. Anyone is welcome to join at any time without attending previous sessions and there is no charge for participating. This group meets in the KTC library in the main monastery building. If you have any questions, please email Lama Chodron at chodron.mailbox@kagyu.com.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Teaching on The Short Prayer to Vajradhara (Sat, Apr 14, 2012 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
2:30 pm | Teaching on The Short Prayer to Vajradhara
Pricing: $25 Non-members | $20 Members
Fees do not include charges for meals or accommodations. Please arrive 20 minutes early to allow for registration.
Reservations (1 week in advance) are required if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Guru Rinpoche Long Life Empowerment (Sun, Apr 15, 2012 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Both Chinese and English translation will be provided. Refuge is not required for those participating in the empowerment.
2:00 pm | Guru Rinpoche Long Life Empowerment
Pricing: $25 Non-members | $20 Members
Fees do not include charges for meals or accommodations. Please arrive 20 minutes early to allow for registration.
Reservations (1 week in advance) are required if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Study Group on The Path to Buddhahood by Ringu Tulku (Tue, Apr 17, 2012 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
The Path to Buddahood by Ringu Tulku is a concise and friendly guide to the most comprehensive handbook of Buddhist practice in our lineage, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation written by the twelfth-century teacher Gampopa. The text, available at the KTC bookstore, will be taught by graduates of the Three-year retreat. Anyone is welcome to join at any time without attending previous sessions and there is no charge for participating. This group meets in the KTC library in the main monastery building. If you have any questions, please email Lama Chodron at chodron.mailbox@kagyu.com.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Teaching on Short Powa Practice (Sat, Apr 21, 2012 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
2:30 pm | Teaching on Short Powa Practice
Pricing: $25 Non-members | $20 Members
Fees do not include charges for meals or accommodations. Please arrive 20 minutes early to allow for registration.
Reservations (1 week in advance) are required if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Lha Shi (Four Deities) Empowerment (Sun, Apr 22, 2012 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Both Chinese and English translation will be provided. Refuge is required for those participating in the empowerment and will be offered at the beginning of the empowerment.
2:00 pm | Lha Shi (Four Deities) Empowerment
Pricing: $25 Non-members | $20 Members
Fees do not include charges for meals or accommodations. Please arrive 20 minutes early to allow for registration.
Reservations (1 week in advance) are required if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Study Group on The Path to Buddhahood by Ringu Tulku (Tue, Apr 24, 2012 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
The Path to Buddahood by Ringu Tulku is a concise and friendly guide to the most comprehensive handbook of Buddhist practice in our lineage, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation written by the twelfth-century teacher Gampopa. The text, available at the KTC bookstore, will be taught by graduates of the Three-year retreat. Anyone is welcome to join at any time without attending previous sessions and there is no charge for participating. This group meets in the KTC library in the main monastery building. If you have any questions, please email Lama Chodron at chodron.mailbox@kagyu.com.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Dorje Sempa Empowerment (Sat, Apr 28, 2012 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
Both Chinese and English translation will be provided. Refuge is required for those participating in the empowerment and will be offered at the beginning of the empowerment.
2:30 pm | Dorje Sempa Empowerment
Fees do not include charges for meals or accommodations. Please arrive 20 minutes early to allow for registration.
Reservations (1 week in advance) are required if you plan to join us for meals and/or need overnight accommodations. Please see General Information about Events at KTC for details. Please send an email to reservations@kagyu.com if you are joining us for meals only.