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2 September Event at Gyuto Vajrayana CenterDear Friends,Here is the Gyuto Vajrayana Center schedule for September 2004. Saturday, 4th Mantra Rolling 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Mantras are the manifestations of the Buddhas in sounds and letters. They are placed inside holy objects and statues for consecration purposes. We invite members to join us rolling the mantras that will be used to fill our new Maitreya Buddha statue. If members would like their statues filled with mantras and consecrated please bring them to the Center. For this we request a small donation to cover the cost of materials. Sunday, 5th The Four Immeasurables: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Dhakpa Tulku Rinpoche will teach a commentary on the Four Immeasurables. So-called because we generate equanimity, love, compassion, and joy towards an immeasurable number of sentient beings, this practice is an integral part of Tibetan Buddhism. As thoughts and feelings that open our heart towards ourselves and others, they are the foundation of bodhicitta, the altruistic intention that seeks enlightenment so that we can benefit all sentient beings most effectively. Thursday, 9th Guru Puja (Tsog Offering) 5:30pm to 6:30pm Twice monthly, based on the lunar calendar, the practice of Tsog Offering is done. It is a commitment for those practicing Tantra to restore and reaffirm their vows and pledges. Everyone is welcome to attend this ritual of making offerings to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Those participating can bring offerings such as fruit, cookies and flowers. Commentary on the Thirty-Five Buddha Practices 6:30pm to 8:30pm Dhakpa Tulku Rinpoche will teach a commentary on the Thirty-Five Buddha practices. The confession practice to the 35 Buddhas is derived from a text called The Bodhisattva’s Confession of Downfalls. During his lifetime, the great Lama Tsongkhapa engaged in extensive purification through reciting this sutra and performing 100,000 prostrations to each of the 35 Buddhas, a total of 3 1/2 million prostrations. This practice is extremely important for clearing away past negativities, which are the cause for present and future suffering and obstacles in worldly or spiritual activities. It is an essential method for both beginners and advanced practitioners. September 11th Lama Appreciation Dinner To honor: Dhakpa Tulku Rinpoche, Ribur Rinpoche, Arjia Rinpoche, Khensur Rinpoche and Geshe Ngawang Dakpa. Mings Restaurant, Palo Alto 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm A dinner has been arranged to honor the great lamas who have dedicated their lives to teaching us the Dharma. They will come together to offer prayers for peace and compassion in the world. Please note: The event is almost sold out, there are only a few tickets remaining. If you would like to attend please call Ven. Donyo at (408) 926 9430 immediately. We thank you for your interest and support of this event. Monday, 13th Six Arm Mahakala Puja 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Mahakala is a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. The main role of Mahakala is to fulfill the four enlightened activities of pacifying interferences, increasing favorable circumstances, gaining control over situations and if all else fails destroying obstacles with wrathful force. Saturday, 18th Mantra Rolling 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Mantras are the manifestations of the Buddhas in sounds and letters. They are placed inside holy objects and statues for consecration purposes. We invite members to join us rolling the mantras that will be used to fill our new Maitreya Buddha statue. If members would like their statues filled with mantras and consecrated please bring them to the Center. For this we request a small donation to cover the cost of materials. Sunday, 19th Tong-len: The practice of Taking and Giving 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Tong-Len, the mediation on receiving and giving, is an important and powerful practice. Coupled with our breathing we absorb the suffering and pain of others and by removing it purify them. In exchange we visualize that we give them our merit and joy so that they can be free of suffering and find happiness. Thursday, 23rd Guru Puja (Tsog Offering) 5:30pm to 6:30pm Twice monthly, based on the lunar calendar, the practice of Tsog Offering is done. It is a commitment for those practicing Tantra to restore and reaffirm their vows and pledges. Everyone is welcome to attend this ritual of making offerings to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Those participating can bring offerings such as fruit, cookies and flowers. Commentary on the Thirty-Five Buddha Practices 6:30pm to 8:30pm Dhakpa Tulku Rinpoche will teach a commentary on the Thirty-Five Buddha practices. The confession practice to the Thirty-Five Buddhas is derived from a text called The Bodhisattva’s Confession of Downfalls. During his lifetime, the great Lama Tsongkhapa engaged in extensive purification through reciting this sutra and performing 100,000 prostrations to each of the Thirty-Five Buddhas, a total of 31/2 million prostrations. This practice is extremely important for clearing away past negativities which are the cause for present and future suffering and obstacles in worldly or spiritual activities. It is an essential method for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Saturday, 25th Amitabha Buddha Empowerment 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Dhakpa Tulku Rinpoche will give the Amitabha Buddha Empowerment. Amitabha Buddha, whose name means Infinite or Boundless Light, is the principal deity of Sukhavati, the Blissful Pure Land of the West. Buddha Shakyamuni revealed that this pure land came into existence as a result of the stainless motivation and pure practices of Amitabha when, long ago, he was known as the bodhisattva Dharmakara. In another context, he is the embodiment of the enlightened speech of all the Buddhas. Ven. Dhakpa Rinpoche has kindly agreed to confer the Amitabha Buddha empowerment for students to receive the blessings and practice of this particular Buddha. This teaching will be translated from Chinese to English. Tuesday, 28th Twenty-one Tara Puja for Long Life and Prosperity 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tara is the principal female manifestation of enlightenment in the Buddhist tradition. She is specifically associated with practices designed to lengthen one's lifespan and overcome life-threatening hindrances. The Four Mandala Offering Ritual of Tara serves as a community practice. As Tara dispels personal and global obstacles, we come together to ensure the ongoing stability of the Center, its community and ourselves. Everyone is welcome. Thank you Ven. Thupten Donyo ********************************************************* May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes. May all sentient beings be free from suffering and its causes. May all sentient beings never be separated from sorrowless bliss. May all sentient beings abide in equanimity free of bias, attachment and anger. Gyuto Vajrayana Center 1439 Old Piedmont Rd. San Jose, CA 95132 Tel: (408) 926 9430 Fax: (408) 272 1275 Email: gyutovc@aol.com Website: http://www.gyutocenter.org For all past events, please Click Here to read them. ********************************************************* Note: All the above events are published are for information basis. It is not in any way related or affiliated with our website. If you are interested in attending or finding out more, please contact the above website or email to the above email address. |
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