June May 31-June 5 TM White Teaching and Lodro Lhamo Prepare for ’s 90th birthday celebration by learning White Tara, or deepening your practice. White Tara is associated with longevity. Lama Lodro Lhamo teaches on the text, ritual, chanting, music Karma Triyana and tormas Fri.-Sun. and leads practice sessions Mon.-Wed. Teaching $120/$96 KTD members. Practice sessions by donation. 7-9 Lay Vows and Long-Form Vows Karthar Rinpoche Program Schedule One of the world’s greatest living Tibetan masters June - September 2013 teaches on Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s His Holiness meets with Rinpoche Way Of Life and bestows the . Rinpoche will give Lay Vows Friday night. Translator: Lama Yeshe Gyamtso $120/$96 KTD members. August Daily Schedule 14-16 2-4 : A Path to Mental Health and 5 am: Green Tara Sadhana (puja) and Addiction Recovery Recovery from Trauma Introduction to 7:30 am: Breakfast Bill Alexander and Lama Losang (Lama David Bole) 8:30 - 9:30 am: Sitting Lama Tsultrim Yeshe and James L. Knoll IV, M.D. & Book Study Addictions are often the result of our efforts to escape Noon: Lunch Buddhism has a lot to say about suffering — its We sit in the Amitabha Shrine Room on Wednesday living in the present. The Buddha’s teachings and 5 - 6 pm: Mahakala Protector Chant (puja) source, its cause and how it can be relieved. This practices can help alcoholics, “self-medicators” and 7 - 7:30 pm, followed by an Introduction to Tibetan retreat, which combines knowledge gained from 6 - 6:45 pm: Supper anyone struggling with life’s difficulties to return to Buddhism Class from 7:30 - 8:30 pm to introduce Western psychological science and Buddhist teach- 7 pm: Chenrezik Chant (puja) the present moment and find healing. the history, practices, and principles of our tra- ings, is designed to help people of all denominations $120/$96 KTD members. dition. Book study is offered from 8:30-9:30 PM (All practices are voluntary. Pujas are held in recover from traumatic experiences and loss. 9-11 for those who already have a basic grounding in the Green Tara Shrine Room. Sitting meditation $120/$96 KTD members. Tibetan Buddhism. is held in the main shrine hall.) 21-23 The Precious Garland of the Supreme Path LuJong: Indo-Tibetan Yoga and Meditation Damchö Rinpoche Traleg Khandro Typical Teaching Schedule Tulku Damchö travels from to teach on this Introduction to Meditation LuJong (physical training) uses breathing and pos- foundational Kagyu text. Gampopa said that for FRIDAY SUNDAY tures to stabilize the mind, deepen our meditation, Sitting meditation, called shinay in Tibetan or sha- those in the future who have strong faith in him, 10-10:30 am: Meditation and engender a sense of well-being. Learn pre- matha in , is an important aspect of Buddhist 7 - 8:30 pm: Teaching studying this text would be exactly the same as 10:30 am - noon: Teaching exercises to help clear and sharpen the mind practice. Every Saturday 2 - 3 pm, an Introduction to SATURDAY receiving teachings directly from him. Translator: 2 - 2:30 pm: Meditation through the use of subtle energy. Meditation class is suitable for beginners and those 10 - 10:30 am: Meditation Lama Yeshe Gyamtso $136/108 KTD members. 2:30 - 4 pm: Teaching $120/$96 KTD members. seeking a refresher. All these programs are free of 10:30 - Noon: Teaching 16-18 23 charge. You are also welcome to sit in our main 3 - 3:30 pm: Meditation H.H. ’s Birthday Celebration What Milarepa Teaches Us shrine hall during open hours. Contact: Jan Tarlin, 3:30-5 pm: Teaching At 9 AM on Sunday Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche leads About 845-679-5906 x1012, [email protected]. KTD’s traditional White Tara puja in celebration of H.H. Lama Karma Drodhul the 17th Karmapa’s 28th birthday. At noon we celebrate “We often fail to do our daily practice due to lack birthday with a meal, cake, and offerings. Tsok Offerings of true reflection upon impermanence,” says Lama Year-round Private Retreats No charge. Donations welcome. Karma, who gives a transmission of the famous yogi’s A tsok, or “feast gathering,” is one of the most 26-30 autobiography, teaches his songs and reflects on Rooms with woodland views, comfortable beds important practices of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a Kagyu Monlam Webcast Milarepa’s life. This blessing will help us succeed in and private baths provide a serene, peaceful setting powerful method of purification, and represents a Broadcast of the Fourth North American our practice. $120/$96 KTD members. for spiritual practice and retreats. Practice in your gathering of fortunate individuals, offerings, deities, and wisdom. Kagyu Monlam 18 room or in one of the most beautiful shrine halls in Held in Toronto this year, Kagyu Monlam spreads love Family Day America, (pictured below). All are welcome to attend these ritual practices, which feature chanting and food offerings. and compassion to the world. Watch a live streaming KTD’s Bodhi Kids uses the arts, storytelling and the broadcast in KTD’s shrine hall. environment to convey the Buddha’s teachings. KTD Karma Pakshi Tsok Rinpoche Tsok No charge. Donations welcome. lead the children in learning about meditation 6-8 pm 7 -8 pm and activities suitable for Buddhists and non- June 3 June 18 July Buddhists alike. No charge. Donations welcome. 5-7 July 2 July 18 23-Sept. 1 August 1 August 16 How to Discover Your Buddha Nature Ten Day Teaching & White Tara Retreat September 29 September 14 Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin For Rinpoche’s 90th Birthday The basic nature of all beings — Buddha nature — is Times sometimes change. Please check Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche possessed not only by enlightened masters, but by www.kagyu.org to confirm. everyone. A Treatise on Buddha Nature by Rangjung From Sept. 23-29, Rinpoche teaches Dorje, the third Karmapa, is one of the Kagyu ’s Rinpoche’s The Torch of Certainty, which describes oldest and most important texts, complete the Four Foundation Practices of Ngöndro. Beginning Full Moon Chenrezik instructions on how to discover Buddha nature within. Aug. 30 we practice White Tara, culminating in the Grand White Tara Puja and Khenpo Karthar Chenrezik is a bodhisattva who em- 7 - 8 pm Translator: Jigme Nyima $120/$96 members. Private Interviews Rinpoche’s 90th birthday party on Sunday, bodies the compassion we seek to June 23 During teachings, and lamas give private 5-7 September 1. Translator: Lama Yeshe Gyamtso develop in ourselves. The Chenrezik July 22 audiences to discuss questions related to practice Tsa-Tsa Retreat $500/$400 KTD members. puja is practiced every night, but the August 21 Marianne Marstrand and spiritual life. Please request an interview when full moon is considered an especially September 19 you make your reservation as availability is limited. powerful time to practice. Tsa-tsas are sacred art that helps deepen our under- September standing of , enhancing our relationship to life and practice. Learn from one of the tsa-tsa makers for 6-8 The Tashi Gomang in Crestone, Colorado, and Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche take one home for your shrine. $120/$96 KTD members. The Union of and A White Tara Shrine For Rinpoche 10-13 When we practice without strictly paying attention to Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s birthday will be very special this year, as befits our beloved Nyungne, Chokhor Duchen something and instead look directly at the nature of Abbot as he reaches his 90th year. One hundred and fifty-five White Tara statues — finely our mind, it is called mahamudra or dzogchen. The Lama Karuna Tara crafted, decorated with precious stones, and filled by Rinpoche — will be used to build a shrine intention is to help us experience the emptiness of all for a three-day White Tara retreat August 30-Sept. 1. Chokhor Duchen is one of the four great occasions of phenomena, and develop “clear knowing.” At the top will be a 24-inch White Tara to be offered to Buddha’s life. It represents the moment he first turned $200/$160 KTD members. Rinpoche as his birthday present. the wheel of Dharma by teaching on The Four Noble 13-15 Truths. Teachings are given on the 10th. The fast be- Ngöndro Retreat At the end of the retreat, Rinpoche will consecrate the gins on the 11th and ends with breakfast on the 13th. Lama Karma Drodhul statues. The blessings go to those who attend the cer- $40 instructions. Retreat days by donation. emony and sponsors, who can take their statues home 26-28 Ngöndro is the special preliminary practice for or have them shipped. Healing The Emotions: Grief, Loss & Pain Mahamudra meditation. This retreat includes instruc- tions for all levels, and leaves plenty of time for teach- Lama Tsultrim Yeshe There are several ways to participate: ings, practice and questions. $120/$96 KTD members. We all experience fear, anger and grief, and many of • Sponsor a 6” or 8” White Tara statue either partially us suffer intensely from traumatic experiences. This 26-29 or fully gold-plated, Prices range from $1200 to $2100. Buddha Nature - A Healing Retreat retreat focuses on calming our mind and reducing • Contribute toward 24-inch gold-plated White Tara emotional pain through understanding and practical Lama Dudjom Dorje statue for Rinpoche, a gift to express our deep love techniques. It includes teachings, sitting and walk- Buddha nature is the union of wisdom and emptiness and respect. ing meditation, silent meals, guided meditation, and that resides in every living being. This special four- private talks (if desired) with the teacher. day retreat will help us “touch” our Buddha nature, • Donate any amount towards the project. $120/$96 KTD members. while providing assistance to people with psycholog- • Recite White Tara whenever you can to ical problems or low self-esteem. is required. pray for our precious guru’s longevity. $165/$135 KTD members. For more information, contact May Lein Ho at [email protected], Programs can change. Please confirm by calling 845-679-5906 ext. 3, or visit kagyu.org. or go to kkrinternational.org/kkr_projects.html.