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A Restriction: Guhyasamaja Center has a new policy regarding the Shugden practice in accordance with the general approach of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and the teachers at the great Gelugpa monasteries. Lama Zopa Rinpoche has expressed the wish "not to have a guru-disciple relationship with anyone who is practicing Shugden." Likewise, Gyume Khensur Rinpoche has recently made a commitment at Sera Monastery with respect to the Shugden issue. Therefore, those who are doing this practice are requested not to attend any initiations or tantric teachings with Rinpoche or at the center in general.
We are truly fortunate that Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche returns to teach at our Center from May - September, 2009. He will also be teaching at the Mahayana Sutra and Tantra Center in Fairfax, VA. Please visit their website for more information. Lama Zopa Rinpoche encourages us to practice Lama Chopa with Tsok, Chittamani Tara, Medicine Buddha, and to read the Sanghata Sutra as important means for deepening our own Dharma practices and for building the Center. We welcome you to participate, please see below for specific dates. In the listing below, Dharma classes are presented first followed by group prayers and other practices. And don't forget the monthly "virtual" Golden Light Sutra readings (first Sunday of the month) organized by Ven. Tenzin Lhamo, click here for more information. All events are subject to change, please check the website for updates. See the calendar below for specific dates.
Saturdays Join us for a cup of tea and an informal overview of the Center. More info for newcomers...
How do we guard our commitment to help rescue sentient beings from suffering? Conscientiousness or carefulness is the key practice to protect our commitment from deteriorating. Ven Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche explains these core practices as they are described beginning with Chapter 5 of the great Indian master Shantideva's most famous work, A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life . More... You are welcome to attend even if you have missed some of the classes. Please bring your own cushion if you prefer sitting on the floor. Recordings of the weekly teachings are available on our website . Discussion questions are posted on our blog as part of the Center's offering of the FPMT Basic Program. Details about the Center's program and registration are available here.
Sunday In order to help all sentient beings escape from suffering, we strive to become Enlightened. The main causes for Enlightenment are great compassion, bodhicitta and perfect method. The methods, commonly referred to as the Six Perfections are: generosity, ethical discipline, patience, perserverance, meditative stabilization, and wisdom. Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche explains how we can live in accordance with these principles and thus find peace. He bases his teaching on the famous Guru Puja prayer by the First Panchen Lama Losang Chokyi Gyaltsen (Six Perfections: verses 101 - 108). This class continues in July and August. Suggested reading: Text: Lama Chopa Expanded Edition Spiral Booklet (SKU: E-LCS) http://www.fpmt.org/shop/ See the calendar below for specific dates.
Saturdays Relax with us as we slow down and watch our breath, experiencing how our thoughts gradually settle like doves returning to their nests at dusk. Silent meditation with some guidance. Open to people of all faiths. Please bring your own meditation cushion. Led by: Ven Tendrol
Evenings, once per month The Lama Chopa (Guru Puja) combines chanted prayers (in Tibetan), offerings, and meditation. It contains all the elements of the Lam Rim with a focus on the profound nature of guru devotion. Traditionally participants bring flowers, fruits and other food offerings. Led by Ven Khensur Rinpoche. Open to all. More... Text: Lama Chopa Expanded Edition Spiral Booklet (SKU: E-LCS) http://www.fpmt.org/shop/ The month of saka dawa celebrates Buddha Shakyamuni's birth, Enlightenment, and parinirvana. It is one of the holiest periods of the year and during this time our prayers and practices are particularly beneficial and create unlimited merit.
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