Author Archives: Laura Roth

Week of June 10-16 2019

Posted on June 10th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Dear Dharma friends,

Tuesday 6/11 7 PM Chenrezig & Amitabha practice
 
Opener: Clare
 
Saturday 6/15 Dakpo Targyen class (qualified students)
  • 10 AM – 12
  • 2 PM – 4 PM
Opener Nelson
 
Sunday 6/16 Father’s Day!
  • 9 AM Chenrezig sadhana
  • 10:00 shamata meditation (tranquility) & tonglen (compassion) meditation
  • 11:00 teaching by Lama Zopa “Who is Padmasambavha and Why is He Important” 
Opener: Fee Li
 
Wishing you a blessed and peaceful week ahead.
 
Yours in the dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
 
The essence of meditation is awareness.  If we lose our awareness, we are not meditating. 
Awareness is like a crystal or mirror that reflects different colors and angles: 
forms, sounds and feelings are different aspects of awareness and exist within awareness.
 
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche In Love With the World   
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Week of June 3-9, 2019

Posted on June 6th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Tuesday 6/4 7 PM Green Tara sadhana
Opener: Joan
 
Thursday 6/6 7 PM Phowa practice (for those who have had training)
Opener: Joan
 
Sunday 6/9
  • 9 AM Medicine Buddha sadhana
  • 10 shamata and tonglen meditation (tranquility & compassion)
  • 11 Book study “Interconnected” by Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Drodul
Opener: Nelson
 
Mark Your Calendars!! Upcoming Events:
 
6/15 Dakpo Targyen class
6/16 Lama Zopa teaching: “Who is Padmasambhava?  Why is He Important?”
 
 
Wishing you a peaceful, happy and meaningful week ahead.
 
Yours in the Dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
 
 
Do not examine the fault of others, examine your own . Do not expose the mistakes of others, expose your own. 
 
Patrul Rinpoche, Heart Essence Instructions

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June 2019

Posted on May 30th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)
  June 2nd: Chenrezig
  June 9th: Medicine Buddha
  June 16th: Chenrezig
  June 23rd: Medicine Buddha
  June 30th: Chenrezig

Every Sunday at 10am: (45 minutes, followed by tea break):
Meditation: Shamatha (calm abiding), walking meditation, tonglen. (Please arrive
early…practice begins promptly.) Free meditation instruction is available.

Sunday Programs at 11am: (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)
  June 2nd: Video teaching: Karmapa: “The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva” (3 of 5)
  June 9th: Book Study: “Interconnected”, by Karmapa

  June 16th: Lama Zopa teaching: Who is Padmasambhava? Why is He Important?
  June 23rd: Joan Atkins teaching: Overview of mind training (Lojong)
  June 30th: Video teaching: Karmapa: “The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva” (4 of 5)

Tuesday Programs at 7pm:
  June 4th: Green Tara Practice
  June 11th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
  June 18th: Green Tara Practice
  June 25th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Thursday, June 6th at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday Programs:
  June 1st: 9:30am: Ngondro practice (qualified students only)
  June 15th: Dakpo Targyen Class: 10am and 2pm. Chapter 19: The Bodhisattva Levels
(Bhumi). (Continuing series in progress for those already registered.)

Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated. This schedule is subject to change.
For the latest information anytime (including cancellations), please see and subscribe to our Google calendar.

Facebook: @AlbanyKarmaThegsumCholing. Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org

 

 

Week of May 27 to June 2, 2019

Posted on May 27th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Tuesday 5/28 7 PM Chenrezig and Amitabha sadhanas
 
Opener: Mary Ann
 
Saturday 6/1 9:30 AM Ngondro practice
 
Opener:  Feeli
Sunday 6/2
  • 9 AM Chenrezig sadhana
  • 10 shamata and tonglen meditation (tranquility & compassion)
  • 11 video teaching by Karmapa “37 Practices of a Bodhisattva” 
Mark Your Calendars!! Upcoming Events:
 
6/15 Dakpo Targyen class
6/16 Lama Zopa teaching: “Who is Padmasambhava?  Why is He Important?”
 
Wishing you a peaceful, happy and meaningful week ahead.
 
Yours in the Dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
 
What makes an action positive or negative?  Not how it looks, not whether it is big or small, 
but it is the positive or negative motivation that is behind it.
 
Patrul Rinpoche, “Words of My Perfect Teacher”
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Week of May 19-25, 2019

Posted on May 23rd, 2019 by Laura Roth

Tuesday 5/21 7 PM Green Tara sadhana
 
Thursday 5/23 
Executive Committee Meeting 6:30 – 8:30 PM
 
Sunday 5/26
  • 9 AM Medicine Buddha sadhana
  • 10:00 shamata meditation (tranquility) and tonglen (compassion meditation)
  • 11:00 Kangyur dedication with Lama Karma and Lama Zopa.
Wishing you a lovely and peaceful Memorial Day weekend.
 
Yours in the Dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
 
Words of the Buddha, the scriptures, are actually deeply considered more precious than the image of the Buddha.  The Buddha himself prophesied that in times of degeneration he will appear as a teacher in the form of scriptures.  Scriptures teach us the Dharma.  
H.E. Garchen Rinpoche
May Events

Posted on May 14th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Sunday 5/26 11 AM  Installation of the Kangyur (Words of the Buddha) Complete collection of the Buddha’s teachings.  All are welcomed.
The Tang Museum at Skidmore College is presenting an exhibit of Tibetan art entitled The Second Buddha: Master of Time, related to Padmasambhava, the Tantric Master who established Buddhism in Tibet, from Feb 9 to May 19.The museum is open noon to 5 PM most days, closed on Mondays, and open till 9 PM Thursdays.  More information at tang.skidmore.edu.
Week of May 13-19, 2019

Posted on May 14th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Tuesday 5/14 7 PM Chenrezig & Amitabha sadhana 

Opener:  Clare or Joan
 
Saturday 5/18 10 AM Ngondro practice  (qualified students only)
 
Opener: Fee Li
 
Sunday 5/19 
  • 9 AM Chenrezig sadhana
  • 10:00 shamata (tranquility meditation) and tonglen (compassion meditation)
  • 11:00 Members meeting (All members are invited and encouraged to attend)

Opener: Mary Ann

Upcoming Event:
 
Sunday 5/26 11 AM  Installation of the Kangyur (Words of the Buddha) Complete collection of the Buddha’s teachings.  All are welcomed.
Wishing you a blessed week ahead.
 
Yours in the Dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan

 

Chenrezig is within us because love and compassion are not qualities added to the mind.  These qualities are part of the awakened state even if for the moment this state exists only as a potential for us.

Bokar Rinpoche,  Chenrezig Lord of Love

May 2019

Posted on May 2nd, 2019 by Laura Roth

Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)
  May 5th: ALBANY KTC WILL BE CLOSED
  May 12th: Medicine Buddha
  May 19th: Chenrezig
  May 26th: Medicine Buddha 

Every Sunday at 10am: (45 minutes, followed by tea break):Meditation: Shamatha (calm abiding), walking meditation, tonglen. (Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.) Free meditation. instruction is available.

Sunday Programs at 11am: (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)
  May 5th: ALBANY KTC WILL BE CLOSED
  May 12th: Laura Roth teaching: Sending and Receiving meditation (Tonglen in Tibetan), how to generate compassion.

  May 19th: Members meeting (non-members also welcome)
  May 26th: Installation & Dedication of Kangyur with Lama Karma Drodul and Lama Zopa…
including a brief teaching. The Kangyur is the text of the complete words of the Buddha, in
Tibetan pecha form. This will become an essential part of Albany KTC’s shrine, completing
representations of Buddha, Dharma (the Kangyur), and Sangha.

Tuesday Programs at 7pm:
  May 7th: Green Tara Practice
  May 14th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice
  May 21st: Green Tara Practice
  May 28th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Thursday, May 2nd at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday Programs:
  May 11th: Dakpo Targyen Class: 10am and 2pm. Chapter 19: The Bodhisattva Levels
(Bhumi). (Continuing series in progress for those already registered.)

  May 18th: 10am: Ngondro practice (qualified students only)

Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information anytime (including cancellations), please see and subscribe to our Google calendar.

Facebook: @AlbanyKarmaThegsumCholing. Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org

Week of April 29 – May 5, 2019

Posted on April 30th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Dear Dharma Friends,
 
Tuesday 4/30/19
 10:00 AM Lama Zopa will give a talk to students and faculty at Doane Stuart 
 7 PM Chenrezig and Amitabha sadhanas
 
 
Thursday 5/2 7 PM Phowa practice  (qualified students only)
 
 
Sunday 5/5 ALBANY KTC WILL BE CLOSED.   
 
Yours in the Dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
 
Devotion is the shortest way to quickly realize the ultimate nature.
 
 !7th Karmapa
Week of April 22-28, 2019

Posted on April 23rd, 2019 by Laura Roth

Dear Dharma friends,
 
Tuesday 4/23 7 PM Green Tara sadhana
Opener: Clare
 
Saturday 4/27 10 AM – 3  In celebration of Earth Day, please join KTD Khenpos and Lamas at Red Robin Song Animal Sanctuary and Rescue, 94 Schoolhouse Road, West Lebanon, NY 12195.
 
Sunday 4/28 We are pleased to welcome our special visiting guests from the Unitarian Universalists
  • 9:00 Chenrezig sadhana
  • 10:00 shamata (tranquility) meditation and tonglen (compassion) meditation
  • 11:00 teaching by Joan Atkins
Opener: Joan
 
Although the earth’s resources have natural limits, our own greed has no natural boundaries and so we must learn to limit our desire ourselves.  We must do this not only to protect the planet but to find a way to share earth’s bounty fairly among all living beings.  A life based on pursuing things is fundamentally unsatisfying. As the Buddha said, chasing our desires is like drinking salty water. The more we drink, the thirstier we become.
 
The 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje,  Friends-of-the-Karmapa-Austria.net
Week of April 15-21

Posted on April 15th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Dear Dharma friends,
 
Tuesday 4/16 7 PM Chenrezig and Amitabha sadhana
Opener – Gena
 
Thursday 4/18  7PM Phowa practice (qualified students only)
Opener – Joan
 
Saturday 4/20 10 AM Ngondro practice (for those who are currently doing Ngondro)
Opener – Fee Li
 
Sunday 4/21
  • 9 AM  Medicine Buddha sadhana
  • 10:00 shamata (tranquility meditation) and tonglen (compassion) meditation
  • 11:00 Book Study “Interconnected” by the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje
 Opener:  Fee Li
 
Wishing all sentient beings peace, happiness and good health.
 
Yours in the Dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
 
How could we practice patience if there was no one who made us angry?  It is the harm caused by enemies and obstacle makers that gives us the opportunity to develop patience.
 
Patrul Rinpoche, Words of My Perfect Teacher
Week of April 8-14, 2019

Posted on April 8th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Dear Dharma friends,
 
I hope you can join us this weekend (4/12 – 4/14) for a special webcast teaching by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche on “Loving Kindness and Compassion” See times below.

 
Tuesday 4/9 7 PM Green Tara sadhana
 
Friday 4/12 7 PM – 8:30 Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche webcast teaching “Loving Kindness and Compassion”
 
Saturday 4/13 Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche webcast teaching continued “Loving Kindness and Compassion”
  • 10:30 AM – 12 noon 
  • 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Sunday 4/14 Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche webcast teaching continued “Loving Kindness and Compassion”
  • 9:00 – Chenrezig sadhana
  • 10:30 AM – 12 noon Webcast teaching continued
  • 2:30 PM – 4:00 Webcast teaching continued
 
Hope to see you at the teaching!
 
Yours in the Dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
The roots of Buddhist practice are loving kindness and compassion. Everybody can practice love and compassion but it is important that we do so in an impartial way. Our compassion must have a broad focus, not only including ourselves, but all sentient beings.
 
The 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, Heart Advice of the Karmapa
April events

Posted on April 2nd, 2019 by Laura Roth

Special Teaching April 12-14: Webcast teaching by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche: “Loving-Kindness and Compassion”. 5 sessions: Friday 7pm, Sat. 10:30am & 3:30pm, Sun.10:30am & 2:30pm. Webcasting exclusively to KTC centers. More details at KTD calendar .

The Tang Museum at Skidmore College is presenting an exhibit of Tibetan art entitled The Second Buddha: Master of Time, related to Padmasambhava, the Tantric Master who established Buddhism in Tibet, from Feb 9 to May 19.The museum is open noon to 5 PM most days, closed on Mondays, and open till 9 PM Thursdays.  More information at tang.skidmore.edu.

April 2019

Posted on April 2nd, 2019 by Laura Roth

Special Teaching April 12-14: Webcast teaching by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche: “Loving-Kindness and Compassion”. 5 sessions: Friday 7pm, Sat. 10:30am & 3:30pm, Sun.10:30am & 2:30pm. Webcasting exclusively to KTC centers. More details at KTD calendar .

Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)

   April 7th: Medicine Buddha

   April 14th: Chenrezig

   April 21st: Medicine Buddha

   April 28th: Chenrezig

Every Sunday at 10am: (45 minutes, followed by tea break) : Meditation: Shamatha (calm abiding), walking meditation, tonglen. ( Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.) Free meditation instruction is available.

Sunday Programs at 11am: (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)

   April 7th: Laura Roth teaching: Essentials of a Daily Practice

   April 14th: Live webcast from KTD: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche: “Loving-Kindness and Compassion”. (part of a 5 session weekend program – see above for details)

   April 21st: Book Study: “Interconnected”, by Karmapa. Chapter 8, starting on p.155

   April 28th: Joan Atkins: basic teaching (Unitarian group visiting)

Tuesday Programs at 7pm:

   April 2nd: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

   April 9th: Green Tara Practice

   April 16th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

   April 23rd: Green Tara Practice

   April 30th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Thursday, April 18th at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday Programs:

April 13th: 10:30am & 3:30pm : Webcast teaching by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche (part of a 5 session weekend program – see above for details)

April 20th: 10am : Ngondro practice (qualified students only)

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Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information anytime (including cancellations), please see and subscribe to our Google calendar here .

Facebook: @AlbanyKarmaThegsumCholing.  Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org

 

Week of April 1-7, 2019

Posted on April 2nd, 2019 by Laura Roth

Dear Dharma friends,
 

Tuesday 4/2 7 PM Chenrezig and Amitabha sadhanas

Opener: Gena
 
Sunday 4/7
9 AM Medicine Buddha sadhana
10:00 shamata (tranquility) meditation and tonglen (compassion) meditation
11:00 Essentials of a Daily Practice teaching by Laura Roth
 
Opener: Mary Ann
 
Wishing all sentient beings peace, happiness and good health.
 
Yours in the Dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
 
Completely tame your own mind.
The Buddha
Week of March 17-24,

Posted on March 18th, 2019 by Laura Roth

 

Dear Dharma friends,
Tuesday 3/19 7PM Chenrezig & Amitabha sadhana
Opener Gena
Sunday 3/24
  • 9 AM Medicine Buddha
  • 10:00 shamata (tranquility meditation) and tonglen (compassion meditation)
  • 11:00 Lama Zopa teaching “Who is Padmasambhava and Why is He Important?”
Opener Mary Ann
3 PM Field Trip to “The Second Buddha: Master of Time” exhibit at the Tang Museum, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs
Wishing you a lovely beginning of Spring!
Yours in the dharma,
Mary Ann Duncan
When the centers of learning are destroyed and the hermitages burned down, 
when sacred words are traded like merchandise and murder can be exonerated for a price,…
when all of Tibet falls into pieces … 
when these occurrences take place, you will meet with my teachings and instructions.
 
The Lotus-Born, The Life Story of Padmasambhava, recorded by Yeshe Tsogyal
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Albany KTC meets at Doane Stuart School, 199 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Park in Forbes Avenue side parking lot.  Enter at second set of doors, left at top of the stairs.

Week of March 11-17, 2019

Posted on March 11th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Dear Dharma friends,
 
Tuesday 3/12 7 PM Green Tara sadhana
 
Saturday 3/16 10 AM Ngondro practice  (qualified students only)
For those interested in learning about or starting Ngondro, please speak with Lama Zopa.
 
Sunday 3/17 
  • 9 AM Chenrezig sadhana
  • 10:00 shamata (tranquility meditation) & tonglen (compassion meditation)
  • 11:00 Book study “Interconnected”, Chapter 7, by the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Drodul
Wishing you a blessed and happy week ahead.  May all be safe and well.
 
Yours in the dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
Master your words.
Master your thoughts.
Never allow your body to do harm.
Follow these three roads with purity
And you will find yourself upon the way of wisdom.
 
from Dhammapada: The Sayings of the Buddha
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Albany KTC meets at Doane Stuart School: 199 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Park in Forbes Avenue side parking lot.  Enter at second set of doors, left at top of the stairs.

Week of March 4-10, 2019

Posted on March 4th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Dear Dharma friends,

 
Tuesday 3/5 7 PM Chenrezig & Amitabha sadhanas
 
Opener: Gena
 
Thursday 3/7 7 PM Powa practice (for qualified students who have had instruction)
 
Opener: Joan
 
Saturday 3/9 10 AM – noon & 2 – 4 PM  Dakpo Targyen class (qualified students only) Chapter 19, Thirteen Levels
Lama Zopa asks that you review the key points from Chapter 18 prior to class (see his email from 3/3 for notes)
 
Opener: Nelson
 
Sunday 3/10
  • 9 AM Medicine Buddha sadhana
  • 10:00 shamata (tranquility meditation),  tonglen (compassion meditation) and walking meditation.  Please note that meditation instruction is available if needed.
  • 11:00 Lama Zopa teaching “What is the Nature of Mind?”
Opener: Mary Ann
 
Wishing all sentient beings health and happiness,
Yours in the dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
 
Awareness is the witness that differentiates various states of mind 
and notices the obstacles that arise.
 
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche, XI
March 2019

Posted on February 27th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Sunday Practices at 9am: (45 minutes. Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.)

   March 3rd: Chenrezig

   March 10th: Medicine Buddha

   March 17th: Chenrezig

   March 24th: Medicine Buddha

Every Sunday at 10am: (45 minutes, followed by tea break) : Meditation: Shamatha (calm abiding), walking meditation, tonglen. ( Please arrive early…practice begins promptly.) Free meditation instruction is available.

Sunday Programs at 11am: (1 hour. Please arrive early…program begins promptly.)

   March 3rd: Laura Roth teaching: Four Dharmas of Gampopa

   March 10th: Lama Zopa teaching: What is the Nature of Mind?

   March 17th: Book Study: Interconnected, by Karmapa. Chapter 7, starting on p.140

   March 24th: Lama Zopa teaching: Who is Padmasambhava? Why is He Important? After the teaching, there will be an optional lunch out, then we will attend an exhibit on Padmasambhava at the Tang Museum at Skidmore (Saratoga Springs), arriving at 2pm. For more info, please contact ktc.director@albanyktc.org

Tuesday Programs at 7pm:

   March 5th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

   March 12th: Guru Rinpoche Tsok ( bring a snack food offering – setup starts at 6:30 pm )

   March 19th: Green Tara Practice

   March 26th: Chenrezig/Amitabha Practice

Thursday, March 7th at 7pm: Phowa practice (qualified students only)

Saturday Programs:

   March 9th: Dakpo Targyen Class: 10am and 2pm . Five Paths (Chapter 18)  (Continuing series in progress for those already registered. For more info, please contact ktc.director@albanyktc.org)

   March 16th: 10am : Ngondro practice (qualified students only)

Please Note: A donation of $5 by non-members for Sunday teachings is appreciated. This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information anytime (including cancellations), please see and subscribe to our Google calendar here .

Facebook: @AlbanyKarmaThegsumCholing. Questions & membership: ktc.director@albanyktc.org

 

February 25-March 3, 2019

Posted on February 27th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Dear Dharma friends,
 
Tuesday 2/26 7 PM Green Tara sadhana
 
Opener: Gena
 
Sunday 3/3
  • 9 AM  Chenrezig sadhana
  • 10:00 shamata (tranquility) meditation and tonglen (compassion) meditation
  • 11:00 Teaching by Laura Roth “The Four Dharmas of Gampopa”
Opener: Fee Li
 
Wishing peace and happiness to all sentient beings,
 
Yours in the dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
Grant your blessings so that my mind may be one with the dharma.
Grant your blessings so that dharma may progress along the path.
Grant your blessings so that the path may clarify confusion.
Grant your blessings so that confusion may dawn as wisdom.
 
Gampopa

Posted on February 18th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Dear Dharma friends,
 
Tuesday 2/19 no program at Doane Stuart.  Field trip to the Tang Museum at Skidmore college to see the exhibit on Padmasambava, the Second Buddha.  6 PM guest speaker, renowned contemporary Tibetan painter Pema Namdo Thaye
 
 
Sunday 2/24
  • 9 AM Medicine Buddha
  • 10:00 shamata (tranquility) meditation and tonglen (compassion) meditation
  • 11:00 book study “Interconnected: Embracing Life in Our Global Society
Wishing you a peaceful and happy week.
 
Yours in the Dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
 
When the centers of learning are destroyed and the hermitages burned down, 
when sacred words are traded like merchandise and murder can be exonerated for a price,…
when all of Tibet falls into pieces … 
when these occurrences take place, you will meet with my teachings and instructions.
 
The Lotus-Born, The Life Story of Padmasambhava, recorded by Yeshe Tsogyal
February News

Posted on February 11th, 2019 by Laura Roth

The Tang Museum at Skidmore College is presenting an exhibit of Tibetan art entitled The Second Buddha: Master of Time, related to Padmasambhava, the Tantric Master who established Buddhism in Tibet, from Feb 9 to May 19.The museum is open noon to 5 PM most days, closed on Mondays, and open till 9 PM Thursdays.  More information at tang.skidmore.edu.

 

Week of February 11-17, 2009

Posted on February 11th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Dear Dharma friends,

Tuesday 2/12  Cancelled due to impending snowstorm
 
Saturday 2/16
10 AM Ngondro practice for those currently doing the practice
Opener: Feeli
 
Sunday 2/17
  • 9 AM Chenrezig sadhana
  • 10:00 shamata (tranquility) meditation and tonglen (compassion) meditation
  • 11 – 12 Teaching by Joan Atkins “The Ethical Foundation of Practice: The 10 Actions”
Opener: Joan
 
May all be safe and happy.
 
Yours in the Dharma,
 
Mary Ann Duncan
 
Strive to be as kind, gentle and caring as possible towards all forms of sentient life.
Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Week of Feb 4-10, 2019

Posted on February 6th, 2019 by Laura Roth

Dear Dharma friends,
 
Tuesday 2/5 Losar Observance
 
7- 8 PM Green Tara sadhana
Snacks and tea following
Opener Gena
 
Thursday 7/5
 
7 – 8 PM Powa (qualified students only)
Opener: Mary Ann
 
Saturday 7/9 10 AM – 12 & 2 PM – 4 Dakpo Targyen class Five Paths, Chapter 18 (qualified students only)
Opener: Joan
 
Sunday 2/10 
  •  9 AM Medicine Buddha
  • 10:00  Meditation – shamata (calm abiding) and tonglen (compassion)
  • 11:00 Lama Zopa teaching “The Eight Verses of Mind Training”
Opener: Clare
 
Whenever I see ill-natured people,
Or those overwhelmed by heavy misdeeds or suffering,
I will cherish them as something rare,
As though I’d found a priceless treasure.
 
8 Verses for Training the Mind, Geshe Langri Tangpa (1054 – 1123)