Renunciation means you have to give away all your possessions. Use verses from Chapter 5 of Shantideva to disprove this statement. What does renunciation mean to you?
– Posted by Dina Li
Archive for September, 2008
September 30 Shantideva Discussion Question
Posted in Basic Program discussion, Buddhism, Shantideva on September 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
His Holiness Teaching Now (at phayul.com): Je Tsongkhapa’s Song of the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
Posted in Buddhism, Dharma Teachings And Events, His Holiness The Dalai Lama on September 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Audio cast of teachings 9/25 – 9/27 on the Song of the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment:
http://media.phayul.com/?av_id=137
Enjoy,
Dina Li
Celebration of Tibetan Culture in Reston, Virginia
Posted in Buddhism, Center news, Dharma Teachings And Events, Tibet Discussion on September 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On Saturday, October 11, 2008 there will be a celebration of Tibetan Culture held at the The Unitarian/Universalist Church, 1625 Wiehle Ave., Reston VA 20190.
This celebration will begin from 3:00 to 5:00 PM with a Long-Life Blessing of White Tara (the female Buddha of Compassion) by Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche. Khensur Rinpoche [...]
From www.phayul.com: OBITUARY: His Eminence the 100th Ganden Tripa Lobsang Nyima
Posted in Buddhism on September 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
From www.phayul.com:
“Dharamshala: The Central Tibetan Administration expressed its heartfelt condolences over the demise of His Eminence Lobsang Nyima Pal Sangpo, the 100th holder of Ganden Tripa.”
Please read the full article for more information.
Thanks to Dina Li for passing this information along to us.
Translator needed for Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche, May – October 2009
Posted in Buddhism, Center news on September 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Guhyasamaja Center in Northern Virginia seeks an experienced translator [...]
More Dharma Gems from Around the Web
Posted in Buddhism, Dharma Gems on September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s a link to Lama Zopa Rinpoche chanting the Praises to the Twenty One Taras — sing along, you’ll have it memorized in a jiffy! http://www.lamayeshe.com/lamazopa/21_taras.shtml
Also, Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Mahamudra and Medicine Buddha (June 2008) teachings are now available here:
http://www.lamayeshe.com/lamazopa/crestone08.shtml
– Posted by Dina Li
Celebrate International Peace Day — Sunday September 21
Posted in Engaged Buddhism, Golden Light Sutra Recitation on September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The United Nations’ International Day of Peace – marked every year on September 21 – is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.
Established by U.N. resolution in 1982, “Peace Day” has grown to include millions of people around the world who participate in all kinds [...]
Green Tara Empowerment – Sat Sept 13
Posted in Dharma Teachings And Events on September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“There are so many inner obstacles to the development of your mind, and these inner obstacles create many outer obstacles. Therefore, for the success of your practice, you must rely upon a special buddha such as Tara. All the actions of the buddhas have manifested in this female form, Tara the Liberator”. ~ Lama Zopa [...]
CANCELLATION — SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6
Posted in Center news, Dharma Teachings And Events on September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I just now spoke with Khensur Rinpoche, and he suggested CANCELLING the teachings today for Guhyasamaja Center due to the severe weather conditions which include flood warnings and tropical strom warnings for Virginia.
As of now we’re still on for tomorrow–Sunday Sept. 7.
Stay safe and dry…
Thanks,
Lorne Ladner
Center Director, Guhyasamaja Center
White Tara Blessing & Celebration/Fundraising Dinner, Saturday, October 11, 2008
Posted in Buddhism, Center news, Dharma Teachings And Events on September 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
On Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche’s final weekend in DC this year, in celebration of the many teachings and blessings he’s given, and as a fundraiser for Guhyasamaja Center’s Building Fund.
* Come Enjoy a White Tara Blessing, delicious Tibetan and Vietnamese Cuisine, traditional Tibetan song and dance, and a silent auction. [...]
