UPDATE: Due to scheduling difficulties, Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche has let us know that he needs to cancel his trip to the Washington, DC area during August/September of this year. We have already made a request to Rinpoche to return to MSTC-WDC at a later date to teach. We ask you to please supplicate with a … [Read more…]
The Seven Point Mind Training is a classic Mind Training text written by Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje (1101–1175). This was a secret tradition only passed down orally to select disciples until it came to Geshe Chekawa, who wrote it down and began to teach it openly in order to keep the tradition from being … [Read more…]
In this class we will talk about the stages of meditation and how to meditate. Wilson Hurley will lead participants in meditation sessions, using mindfulness techniques as well as guided meditations. Wilson will welcome any questions and/or discussions on meditation. Both beginners and regular meditators are welcome to participate.
UPDATE: Due to scheduling difficulties, Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche has let us know that he needs to cancel his trip to the Washington, DC area during August/September of this year. We have already requested to Rinpoche to once again return to MSTC-WDC at a later date to … [Read more…]
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 – Day of Miracles The Day of Miracles is one of the four holy days in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar. It celebrates the time when a group ascetics challenged the Buddhas Shakyamuni to a contest of miracle powers at Sravasti. Because the Buddha wanted to help these ascetics develop … [Read more…]
The actual Tibetan New Year date of February 5 marks the beginning of the auspicious year of the Female Earth Pig, 2146 / 2019. “Losar is the Tibetan New Year and the first two weeks, in particular, commemorate the time when the Buddha uncharacteristically displayed his power by doing a number of miracles to win over hundreds … [Read more…]
The Seven Point Mind Training is a classic Mind Training text written by Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje (1101–1175). This was a secret tradition only passed down orally to select disciples until it came to Geshe Chekawa, who wrote it down and began to teach it openly in order to keep the tradition from being lost. … [Read more…]
Lama Tsongkhapa Day, or Ganden Ngamchoe, is a celebration of the anniversary of Lama Tsongkhapa’s parinirvana. It is celebrated on the 25th day of the 10th month in the Tibetan calendar. This year, Lama Tsongkhapa Day falls on Sunday, December 2. Lama Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) was a Tibetan Buddhist master whose studies and meditations in all … [Read more…]
The Seven Point Mind Training is a classic Mind Training text written by Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje (1101–1175). This was a secret tradition only passed down orally to select disciples until it came to Geshe Chekawa, who wrote it down and began to teach it openly in order to keep the tradition from being lost. … [Read more…]
The Necklace of the Fortunate, also known as Jorchu, is a meditation practice for preparing the mind to contemplate the stages of the path to enlightenment. It connects us to the blessings of the lineage of teachers who have transmitted the instructions on the vast activities of bodhisattvas and the profound view of sages from … [Read more…]