Seven Point Mind Training Lamrim Prayer From Chopa Friday, April 13, 7–9 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 7–9 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 4–6 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 7–9 p.m. Kadampa Chekawa’s Seven-Point Mind Training is Friday, April 20, 7–9 p.m. the main Tibetan source for the genre of teachings gener- This extensive and powerful prayer is recited at Kurukulla ally known as “mind training.” Although all the Buddha’s at least twice a month during Lama Chopa (Guru Puja). teachings were meant for training the mind, the connota- Each time one recites a lamrim prayer the entire path tion of mind training is the development of , the to enlightenment is imprinted on the . This determination to reach enlightenment for the sake of all is why it is essential to recite lamrim prayers often. By sentient beings. Based on two famous lines from Nagar- receiving the commentary from , we will have a juna’s Precious Garland, “May the negativity and suffering much better understanding of its meaning. of others ripen on me and may all my virtue and happi- ness ripen on them,” these teachings give clear practical Brief Vajrayogini Commentary instruction in overcoming self-cherishing – the main hin- Saturday, April 21, 4–6:45 p.m. drance to enlightenment – and transforming problems into happiness. A free book of the root text with commentary, Lama Yeshe said, “Vajrayogini is the ultimate flowering of The Kindness of Others, is available at Kurukulla Center. the female energy that lies within us all, a fully enlightened buddha, the essence of totality – beyond duality, beyond ego, fully controlled. Emphasizing wisdom, the yoga meth- Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha od of Vajrayogini trains us to identify with her divine quali- Sunday, April 15, 10 a.m.–noon ties and leads us on the quickest path to enlightenment.” Choden Rinpoche’s brief commentary is for Vajrayogini Non-Profit Org. This is one of the prayers we recite prior to every teaching initiates only and will be based on the short sadhana that US Postage at Kurukulla Center, but although we have so often recited most practitioners recite every day. PAID the words,KURUKULLA do we really understand CENTER their meaning? One for Tibetan Permit No. 55472 It is essential to register for this event. Please contact of this prayer’s verses comes from the classic collection of Boston MA 02115 Debra at [email protected] and include where and Guru Shakyamuni Buddha’s sayings, the : when you received the Vajrayogini empowerment. Do not commit any non-virtuous actions, ContactPerform Kurukulla only virtuous Center actions, Namgyalma Initiation Want to receive extra Subdue your mind thoroughly– KURUKULLA CENTER 68 Magoun Ave Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m.–noon news, reminders, and Medford,This is MA the 02155teaching of the Buddha. 68 Magoun Avenue last minute changes? Tel: (617) 624-0177 MedfordNamgyalma MA 02155 is a goddess of long life. Like all BuddhistSign up for the Kurukulla Email:This [email protected] verse may also be found Calendarposted prominently in His deities, she is a manifestation of the enlightened mind. Center email list at www.kurukulla.orgHoliness the ’s temple in Dharamsala.July-September It con- She is able to bestow 2007 longevity on beings; not for selfish kurukulla.org tains the entire path to enlightenment and Ven. Choden reasons, but for the purpose of helping all others towards Rinpoche’s commentary will ensure that we do indeed un- enlightenment. The long of Namgyalma is a prac- derstand the meaning of the words so that in future our tice which is very powerful not only for granting long life recitations of this prayerKhensur will be more powerful and bringJampa but also for purification. Tegchok We will also request Rinpoche to more blessings. give the oral transmission of the Namgyalma puja, which Eight Verses of Thoughtis difficult to Transformationreceive. LookingSunday, Ahead July at 8 Kurukullafrom 10 a.m. to 12 noon and Tuesday, July 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. KhensurThought transformation Jampa Tegchok refers to a radical method used in to turn our minds away from self-centerednessteaches on and the toward altruism. Centuries ago, Geshe Langri Tangpa recorded a set of eight succinct verses that illustrate how to actualize thisEvents profound reorientationat a Glance in the way we view ourselves and others. This8 Versessmall jewel of Thoughtof a text encompasses 4/12the two primary: Guru threads Puja of Buddhist thought, compassion and wis- dom.Transformation We are honored to host contemporary4/13–14 Buddhist: Seven master Point Khensur Mind JampaTraining Tegchok, who will bring these 4/15 : Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha verses toJuly life 8 with & 10.his commentary. Medford MA 02155 Born in 1930 in Tibet, Khensur Rinpoche4/17–20 Jampa: TegchokLamrim received Prayer his geshe degree from Sera-je Monastic University in India. In 19804'67405'48+%'4'37'56'& he began teaching4/2 in :theBrief West Vajrayogini in England, teaching France and the U.S. In 1993 His Holi- nessVen the Amy Dalai Miller Lama appointed visitsKurukulla him Center as is a abbot501(c)34/22 nonprofit of Sera-je. :organizationNamgyalma He affiliated has withrecently Empowerment the Foundation retired for the fromPreservation that post. of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) and under the spiritual direction of Lama . RequestedAugust donation: 13–20 $12 per class; members $6. CLASSES WITH VENERABLE GESHE TSULGA Path to Bliss Ornament of Clear Buddhism in a Nutshell Guru Puja: a chanting meditation ceremony for Ven. Geshe Tsulga Realizations Ven. Tsunma-la strengthening our relationship to our teachers and im- Sundays 10 a.m. to 12 Noon Ven. Geshe Tsulga printing the path to enlightenment on our mind. July 1, 15, 22 & 29; August 26 WednesdaysMondays, 7 to 9 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Puja: connects us with Tara the Liberator, the fe- September 2, 9, 23 & 30 July 11, Series18 & 25 1: May 7 & 21: male Buddha of enlightened activity. Includes many Although Buddhist doctrine is vast and August 1 & 29 recitations of the Twenty-one Praises to Tara. Photo: Kevin Murphy Kevin Photo: What is Buddhism and profound, its lessons are easily accessible September 5, 12, 19 & 26 Medicine Buddha Puja: a powerful practice not only thanks to its lucid organization as a set of practice instructions Who is the Buddha? The realizations that spiritual aspirants attain as they journeyfor healing but for success in our positive endeavors: found in the lamrim genre of texts. The Path to Bliss is one such along the path to form the subject matter of theit’s Or -also of great benefit for the dying. presentation on how to use visualization, reflection and rational Series 2: June 11 & June 18: nament of Clear Realizations. Although these insights are foundSakadawa: the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar inquiry to deeply understand what the Buddha taught in order How do we Practice in the Perfection of Wisdom , since they are presentedis inone of the most important months of the year for to benefit us. Geshe Tsulga continues his careful and detailed a hidden manner,Buddhism? the Ornament was composed to clarify them.Tibetan Buddhists. It is named after the 28th constella- explanation of this text composed by the first . Our study focuses on Chapter 4 which describes the trainings Geshe Ngawang Tenley will fill in on July 22 & 29. This introductory course presents basic Buddhist con- tion of the Tibetan astro system that is known as Saka, cepts withone an undertakes emphasis to on attain how enlightenment. Buddhism is practicedGeshe Tsulga (Geshewhich appears on the night of the 15th of the month. Requested donation: $10 per class; members free. Ngawang Tenley will fill in on July 25) continues his detailed and at Kurukulla Center. There will also be brief guided That day, which is also the full-moon, is celebrated as skilled explanation of this challenging text. meditations and time to ask questions. The class is pre- the day that Buddha Shakyamuni took birth, achieved Oral Transmission of the Requested donation: $10 per class; members free. sented in a relaxed and informal setting and is designed enlightenment and entered mahaparinirvana. It is be- Yamantaka Root Text for newcomersAnimal or those Blessing with some experience in other lieved that whatever virtuous actions of body, speech Ven. Geshe Tsulga Buddhist traditions. This is great place to find out more and mind are done in this month, their results will Ven. Geshe Tsulga Sunday, September 16, about Kurukulla Center. Each series is stand-alone. be multiplied innumerable times. This year Sakadawa Saturday, September 22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. Requested donation: $10 per class; $35 for both series; extends from May 17 to June 15. members free.3 to 4:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend these sessions when Geshe Tsulga Bring your companion animals for recites the root text of Yamantaka thereby imparting the oral a backyard event geared to transmission. Listening to Geshela will plant deep, powerful those with paws, wings and fins. We positive imprints on our mindstream so that either this life or will play , lead them on circum- in the future, we will be able to practice Yamantaka and even- ambulation around holy objects in the backyard and Geshe Tsulga will tually gain all the realizations of the path to full Buddhahood bless them. Please bring your animal friend on a leash or in a carrier. for the benefit of all. No requested donation. This event is fully sponsored and therefore there is no requested donation. Non-Profit Org. US Postage Venerable Amy Miller PAID Permit No. 55472 Mind and Its Potential Transforming Problems Boston MA 02115 Mondays & Wednesdays Friday, August 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, August 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. August 13, 15, 20 & 22 KURUKULLA CENTERSunday, August 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon The Buddhist view of68 the Magounmind is relevant Avenue for all All of our problems come from excessive attachment and the of us whether we consider ourselves religious or bruised ego. As long as we are dependent on external circum- not. Understanding how we are driven byMedford mental impulses MA leads 02155 us to stances going the way demanded by our attached ego, happi- subdue the mind’s harmful tendencies. Seeing that we have the po- ness is out of our control. In fact, Lama Yeshe refers to these tential for everlasting happiness within us encourages us to develop self-centered tendencies as an inner thief stealing our happiness. our positive traits. To do this successfully requires investigation of The good news is that it is possible to transform this habitual our minds for it is only by seeing who we are that we can change. In tendency. In this 3-day course, Ven. Amy shows how we can use this mini-series, Ven. Amy introduces how the Buddhist view of the life’s difficulties to reduce our self-cherishing and increase our mind differs from the scientific-materialistic view and presents reli- love and compassion. Ven Amy, ordained in 2000, has been teach- able methods for working with our minds. ing since 1992, was Director at Vajrapani for nine years and has Requested donation: $12 per class; members $6. done several long retreats. All four classes $42/$21. Requested donation for 2 hour class: $12 per class; members $6. Saturday: $18 and members $9. Entire weekend $38/$18

Yoga and Meditation “Dear Lama Zopa” Wendy Cook Evening Tuesdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. Dr. Nick Ribush July 17 & 31 Medford MA 02155 August 7 & 14 Friday, July 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. September 4, 11, 18 & 25 4'67405'48+%'4'37'56'&Join us in celebrating the recent release Kurukulla Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizationof affiliated FPMT with the Spiritual Foundation for Directorthe Preservation Lama Zopa Yoga postures came about so that yogis of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) and under the spiritualRinpoche’s direction of Lamabook Thubten Dear Zopa LamaRinpoche. Zopa: Radical would have strong healthy bodies in order to meditate. These Advice for Transforming Problems into Happiness. Nick Ribush, classes include therapeutic movements, standing postures, one of Rinpoche’s earliest Western students, will reminisce about back strengthening postures and hip openers. The last twenty his early years with Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe and relate some minutes are spent in guided meditation, including breath aware- of the advice he personally received. Come for a casual evening ness, visualization, and analytical techniques to enhance our in- Buddhism in a ofNutshell stories, readings and refreshments. Copies of the book will be ner good qualities. Guru Puja: a chanting meditation ceremony for available for purchase at a discount. Requested donation: $34 for 4 classes or $10 per class; members free. strengthening our relationship to our teachers and im- Ven.No requested Tsunma-la donation printing the path to enlightenment on our mind. Mondays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. How to Meditate Lunch Tara Puja: connects us with Tara the Liberator, the fe- Tsunma-la male Buddha of enlightened activity. Includes many Serieson Wheel 1: May 7Turning & 21: Day Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. What is Buddhism and recitations of the Twenty-one Praises to Tara. July 16 & 23 Wednesday, July 18 Medicine Buddha Puja: a powerful practice not only Who is the Buddha? for healing but for success in our positive endeavors: If you are interested in beginning a medita- 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. it’s also of great benefit for the dying. tion practice or struggling to maintain one, Series 2: June 11 & June 18: Today we commemorate the Buddha’s first this course is for you. The first class covers Sakadawa: the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar Howteaching, do referredwe Practice to as “turning the wheel the fundamentals such as posture and the basic techniques of is one of the most important months of the year for of dharma,” by lunch to our resi- concentration and awareness using the breath as a focal object. Buddhism? Tibetan Buddhists. It is named after the 28th constella- dent sangha members. This is an opportunity to express our ap- Class two introduces analytical meditation and discusses its vital This introductory coursepreciation presents to the Sangha basic Jewel Buddhist for living con in- vows oftion morality of the and Tibetan astro system that is known as Saka, role in Buddhism and how to do it. cepts with an emphasisdedicating on how their Buddhismlives to the spreading is practiced of the Buddhawhich Dharma. appears To on the night of the 15th of the month. Requested donation: $18 for both classes or $10 per class; members free. at Kurukulla Center.participate, There will please also contact be [email protected]. brief guided That day, which is also the full-moon, is celebrated as meditations and time to ask questions. The class is pre- the day that Buddha Shakyamuni took birth, achieved Establishing a Daily Practicesented in a relaxed andDharma informal settingin Daily and is designedLife enlightenment and entered mahaparinirvana. It is be- Tsunma-la for newcomers or thoseSundays, with some10 a.m. experience to 12 noon in other lieved that whatever virtuous actions of body, speech Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. Buddhist traditions. ThisAugust is great 5, Wendy place to Cook find out more and mind are done in this month, their results will September 10, 17 & 24, October 1 about Kurukulla Center.August Each 12, Priscilla series is Sawa stand-alone. be multiplied innumerable times. This year Sakadawa In this four-week series, resident nun Tsunma-laRequested teaches the donation: ele- $10 per class; $35 for both series; extends from May 17 to June 15. Join us for this continuing series on how to apply the Buddhist ments necessary for a fruitful meditation practice. At the end members free. teachings to life’s daily challenges. Using illustrations from of the series, you will have the basic tools so that your practice their own lives, senior students speak about transforming one’s can generate realizations in your mind and bring long-lasting personal predicament into an opportunity for growth through benefit. Dharma practice. Requested donation: $34 for the four-class series or $10 per class; Requested donation: $10 per class; members free. members free. Kurukulla Center Schedule July-September 2007 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 10 AM–Noon 1 2 3 4 5 7–8:15 PM 6 7 Path to Bliss Center Closed Medicine Buddha Ven. Geshe Tsulga Happy 4th of July! Puja His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 72nd birthday 10 AM–Noon 8 7–8:45 PM 9 7–9 PM 10 7–9 PM 11 7–9 PM 12 JULY13 14 Eight Verses Guru Puja Eight Verses Ornament Importance of the Khensur Tegchok Khensur Tegchok Ven. Geshe Tsulga Spiritual Teacher Nick Ribush

10 AM–Noon 15 7–9 PM 16 7–8:45 PM 17 11AM–12:30PM 18 7–9 PM 19 20 3–6:30 PM 21 Path to Bliss How to Meditate Yoga Offering Lunch Importance of the Ven. Geshe Tsulga Ven. Tsunmala and Meditation to the Sangha Spiritual Teacher of Golden Light Wendy Cook 7–9 PM Ornament Nick Ribush Recitation Ven. Geshe Tsulga 9–9:45 AM 35 Bs 22 7–9 PM 23 7–8:45 PM 24 7–9 PM 25 26 7–8:30 PM 27 28 10 AM–Noon How to Meditate Guru Puja Ornament Dear Lama Zopa Path to Bliss Ven. Tsunmala Geshe Ngawang Evening Geshe NgawangTenley Tenley with Nick Ribush 5–6:45 PM Tara Puja 10 AM–Noon 29 7–8 PM 30 7–8:45 PM 31 7–9 PM 1 2 3 Three-week 4 Path to Bliss Medicine Yoga Ornament Vajrayogini Geshe Ngawang Buddha Puja and Meditation Ven. Geshe Tsulga Retreat at Milarepa Tenley Wendy Cook with Geshe Tsulga begins 10–Noon 7–8:45 PM 7–8:45PM AUGUST 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Dharma Yoga Guru Puja in Daily Life and Meditation Wendy Cook Wendy Cook

10–Noon 12 7–9 PM 13 7–8:45 PM 14 7–9 PM 15 16 7–9 PM 17 1–5 PM 18 Dharma Mind and Yoga Mind and Transforming Transforming in Daily Life Its Potential and Meditation Its Potential Problems Problems Priscilla Sawa Ven. Amy Miller Wendy Cook Ven. Amy Miller Ven. Amy Miller Ven. Amy Miller

9–9:45 AM 19 7–9 PM 20 7–8:45 PM 21 7–9 PM 22 7–8:45 PM 23 24 25 35 Buddhas Mind and Tara Puja Mind and Guru Puja 10 AM–Noon Its Potential Its Potential Transforming Problems Ven. Amy Miller Ven. Amy Miller Ven. Amy Miller 10 AM–Noon 26 27 7–8 PM 28 7–9 PM 29 30 31 1 Path to Bliss Medicine Ornament Ven. Geshe Tsulga Buddha Puja Ven. Geshe Tsulga

10 AM–Noon 2 3 7–8:45 PM 4 7-9 PM 5 7-8:45 PM 6 7 8 Path to Bliss Yoga Ornament Guru Puja Ven. Geshe Tsulga and Meditation Ven. Geshe Tsulga Wendy Cook

10 AM–Noon 9 7–9 PM 10 7–8:45SEPTEMBER PM 11 7–9 PM 12 13 14 15 Path to Bliss Establishing a Yoga Ornament Ven. Geshe Tsulga Daily Practice and Meditation Ven. Geshe Tsulga 12:30–2 PM Ven. Tsunmala Wendy Cook Community Potluck 9 AM–Noon 16 7–9 PM 17 7–8:45 PM 18 7–8 PM 19 20 7–8:45 PM 21 3–4:30 PM 22 & 2–5 PM Establishing a Yoga Ornament Guru Puja Animal Blessing Oral Transmission Daily Practice and Meditation Ven. Geshe Tsulga Ven. Geshe Tsulga of Yamantaka Ven. Tsunmala Wendy Cook 8–9:45 PM Ven. Geshe Tsulga Tara Puja 10 AM–Noon 23 7–9 PM 24 7–8:45 PM 25 7–8 PM 26 27 28 29 Path to Bliss Establishing a Yoga Ornament Ven. Geshe Tsulga Daily Practice and Meditation Ven. Geshe Tsulga Ven. Tsunmala Wendy Cook 8–9 PM Medicine Buddha Puja 9–9:45 AM 30 7–9 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 35 Buddhas Establishing a Full moon 10 AM–Noon Daily Practice Path to Bliss Ven. Tsunmala New moon Ven. Geshe Tsulga OCTOBER Non-ProfitNon-Profit Org.Org. US PostagePostage PAID PermitPermit No.No. 55472 BostonBoston MAMA 02115

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Group Recitation of Community Pot Luck Buddhism in a Nutshell Guru Puja: a chanting meditation ceremony for Sunday, September 9 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The Golden Ven.Light Tsunma-la Sutra strengthening our relationship to our teachers and im- Led by Wendy Cook Pleaseprinting bring the vegetarian path to enlightenmentfood to share. Weon needour mind. 70% of people Mondays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. to bring main courses and 30% to bring salad, sweet or drinks. Saturday, July 21 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Tara Puja: connects us with Tara the Liberator, the fe- Come for a relaxing and informal get together with the Kuru- Series 1: May 7 & 21: male Buddha of enlightened activity. Includes many “Anybody who wants peace in the world should read The Golden kullarecitations community. of the Twenty-one Praises to Tara. Light Sutra. This is aWhat very important is Buddhism practice toand stop violence Medicine Buddha Puja: a powerful practice not only and wars in the world.Who The Golden is the Light Buddha? Sutra is one of the most beneficial ways to bring peace. This is something that everyone for healing but for success in our positive endeavors: can do, no matter howSeries busy you 2: areJune – even 11 if& you June can read18: one it’s also of great GLOSSARYbenefit for the dying. Guru Puja: a chanting meditation ceremony for strength- page a day or a few lines and in this way continually read The Sakadawa: the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar How do we Practice ening our relationship to our teachers and imprinting the Golden Light Sutra.” – Lama Zopa Rinpoche, 3 May 2007 is one of the most important months of the year for Buddhism? whole path to enlightenment on our . Guru TibetanPuja is Buddhists.held regularly It ison named the 10th after and the 25th 28th according constella to - This introductory course presents basic Buddhist con- tionthe ofTibetan the Tibetan lunar calendar. astro system that is known as Saka, cepts with an emphasis on how Buddhism is practiced which appears on the night of the 15th of the month. at Kurukulla Center. There will also be brief guided ThatTara day, Puja: which connects is also us with the Tarafull-moon, the Liberator, is celebrated the female as Milarepa Center Events Buddha of enlightened activity. Includes many recitations meditations and time to ask questions. The class is pre- the day that Buddha Shakyamuni took birth, achieved Kids Camp 2007, July 26 - 29 of the Twenty-one Praises to Tara. This puja is held on the sented in a relaxed and informal setting and is designed enlightenment8th of the month and according entered to mahaparinirvana. the Tibetan lunar calendar. It is be- forVen newcomers Tsunma-la or those with some experience in other lieved that whatever virtuous actions of body, speech During the annual Milarepa Kids Camp core Buddhist ideas are Buddhist traditions. This is great place to find out more andMedicine mind Buddha are done Puja: in a this powerful month, practice their for results healing, will introduced in fun ways to help the kids learn about getting along to benefit the dying and for success in our positive en- aboutwith one Kurukulla another, kindness, Center. and Each compassion series for is all stand-alone.beings. Ven. be multiplied innumerable times. This year Sakadawa extendsdeavors. from Held Mayon on 17 the to full June moon, 15. the 15th of the month RequestedTsunma-la hasdonation: enthusiastically $10 per agreed class; to $35 lead for the both camp. series; The according to the Tibetan lunar calendar. membersonly question free. is: will the kids be able to keep up with her?! Vajrayogini Retreat, August 4 - 24 35 Buddhas: a purification practice for daily practice that involves prostrations and recitation of the names of the With Geshe Tsulga Thirty-five Buddhas of Confession. Learn by doing! A strict three-week retreat for those who wish to complete the retreat of Vajrayogini. Full and New moon days: the 15th and the 30th of the Please contact Milarepa Center for more details: Tibetan month. The effect of actions done on these days (802)633-4136, www.milarepacenter.org. is multiplied, therefore great days for extra practice.