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Khensur Jampa Tegchok Seven Point Mind Training Lamrim Prayer From Lama 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 Geshe 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 bodhicitta, the to enlightenment is imprinted on the mindstream. 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 Rinpoche, 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 Buddhist Studies 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 Dhammapada: 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 Dalai Lama’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 mantra 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 Mahayana Buddhism 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 Thubten Zopa Rinpoche. 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. Tara 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 Buddhahood 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 sutras, 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 Panchen Lama. 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 undertakesemphasis toon 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 Dharma 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 mantras, 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.
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