Celebrating Buddha Shakyamuni's Birth, Enlightenment & Mahaparinirvana |
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Please join us for the special practice of Saga Dawa Duchen, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Shakyamuni. It is during the month of June that after three countless eons accumulating merit and wisdom, the Buddha achieved the ultimate benefit to himself and others: buddhahood - complete and full enlightenment. Ven. Khenpo Rinpoche reminds us that this day is one of the most sacred days of the year when karmic effects are naturally multiplied millions of times. Meditation practice and virtuous deeds are strongly encouraged and celebrated.
Practice will start at 7 pm June 11 at Yeshe Tsogyal Temple. Snack donations for sharing and flower offerings for shrine are appreciated. Please bring your Buddha Sadhana practice book along with A Treasury of Precious Prayers ...
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Thank you Precious Teacher |
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Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche gave Teachings and an Empowerment on the Purification Diety, Vajrasattva, this past weekend at Tennessee's beautiful retreat center, Padma Gochen Ling, outside of Monterey. Rinpoche gave Teachings Friday night, June 6, more Teachings and the Empowerment on Saturday morning and then lead a Fire Puja ceremony in the afternoon. Rinpoche concluded his teachings Sunday morning, which was followed by a Refuge ceremony for new students wishing to step on the Path of Buddhism. The Tennessee Sangha offers up a deep sense of gratitude for our Teacher.
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Students who took refuge with the Ven. Khenpo Rinpoche on the concluding day of the Vajrasattva Retreat at Padma Gochen Ling.
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Weekly Practices in Yeshe Tsogyal Temple at Padmasambhava Buddhist Meditation Center
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Calm Abiding Meditation Practice
Sundays, 9:30 am - 10:30 am CDT
This is a practice in calming the mind through shamatha meditation, or “peaceful abiding.” Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche says, “It is the most important thing we can do. Through peaceful abiding, we learn to rest fearlessly in our natural state.” These instructions guide us in the ancient technique to reveal the true nature of mind, wherein lies peace and happiness.
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Buddha Sadhana Practice Sunday, 11 am - 12 pm CDT
Please bring a copy of the Buddha Sadhana if you have it. Complimentary copies will be available.
A facilitator will lead a formal practice.
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Heart Sutra Practice
Tuesdays, 7 - 8 pm (CDT), first Friday of each month, 11 am - Noon
“The extent of joy in your heart and the joy you bring to others will always be dependent upon the extent to which your mind is motivated by loving-kindness and compassion. This is the point of view shared by all human beings, not just dharma practitioners. It is the most important standard by which we all judge one another. It is the essential practice of dharma as taught by the Buddhas. Compassion and loving-kindness, based upon emptiness, that is the condensed heart practice of the Prajnaparamita.”
~ Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
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Ngondro Practice
Saturday 10 am - 12 pm
The foundational practices of Ngondro embody all the teachings of the Buddha. They are a perfect and complete framework for cultivating a balanced, effective, and rewarding spiritual practice.
Chanting the entire Ngondro sadhana is the focus during the first hour, then individuals are encouraged to stay, but not required, to do accumulations for the second hour.
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Weekly Practices at Padma Gochen Ling |
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660 Rock Springs Road, Monterey, TN
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Medicine Buddha Practice
Sunday 10:30 - 11:30 am, CDT
Padma Gochen Ling
Beautiful healing practice at our peaceful rural retreat center.
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Padmasambhava Buddhist Center - TN
Visit the PBC-TN website for information regarding special teachings and events at Nashville Buddhist Center and Padma Gochen Ling, our rural retreat center located near Monterey, TN.
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Padmasambhava Buddhist Center - International
Visit the official website of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center, explore our YouTube channel and read Pema Mandala, the official publication of PBC
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PBC-TN Office #615-292-6219
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