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Event at Gyuto Vajrayana CenterGYUTO VAJRAYANA CENTERNovember Programs 2005 Ven. Dhakpa Rinpoche's teaching schedule NOVEMBER CALENDAR The Path to Bliss - Lamrim Teaching Thursday Nov. 3 7 pm - 9 pm Guru Puja (Tsog Offering) Friday Nov. 11 7 pm - 8 pm Lama Appreciation Dinner Saturday Nov. 12 6.30 pm - 9 pm At Ming's Restaurant in Palo Alto (Days away and only a few tickets left !!!) Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life Sunday Nov. 13 7 pm - 9 pm Tara Puja for Long life Tuesday Nov. 15 7 pm - 8 pm The Path to Bliss - Lamrim Teaching Thursday Nov. 17 7 pm - 9 pm Vajrapani Empowerment Saturday Nov. 19 2 pm - 4 pm Location: DharmaGates Center Phowa Teaching (transference of consciousness) Sunday Nov. 20 2 pm - 4 pm Location: DharmaGates Center Lord Buddha's Descent from Tushita Heaven - Medicine Buddha Puja Wednesday Nov. 23 7 pm - 8 pm Guru Puja (Tsog Offering) Saturday Nov. 26 7 pm - 8 pm Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life Sunday Nov. 27 7 pm - 9 pm Six-Armed Mahakala Puja Wednesday Nov. 30 9 am - 12 pm The Path to Bliss (Lamrim Teaching) The Lamrim is a special set of instructions that includes all the essential teachings of the Buddha. These instructions are easy to understand and practice, and can readily be applied to solving the problems of everyday life. Rinpoche will be giving this teaching every other Thursday night and everyone is welcome. There are no fees for the teachings but donations are most welcome. Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life These teachings on the bodhisattva's deeds are based on the great Indian master Shantideva's inspirational verses on Mahayana aspiration and practice. In the whole of Tibetan Buddhism there is no single text more deeply revered nor widely practiced than this one. Everyone is welcome. All the teachings will be translated into the Chinese and Vietnamese language. Those wishing translation services should bring their own FM radio. All the teachings are free but any amount of donation will be greatly appreciated. Everyone is welcome. Second Annual Lama Appreciation Dinner on Nov. 12: Last year's Lama Appreciation Dinner was such a success we have decided to make it an annual event in order to help support the flourishing of the Dharma in Silicon Valley. We are very happy that the following Lamas will be participating in the event: Ven. Dhakpa Rinpoche, Ven. Choden Rinpoche, Ven. Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Ven. Lodo Rinpoche, Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, as well as many Sangha members from different Dharma Centers around the Bay Area. Once again it will take place at Ming's Restaurant 1700 Embarcadero Rd. Palo Alto CA 94303 and we would like to request all of our members and friends to join this fundraising event for Gyuto Center. We hope that you will be able to join this event on Saturday, November 12, at 6.30 pm - 9 pm along with your friends and family. There will be a delicious ten course vegetarian meal, a short dharma talk by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Tibetan music. For ordering tickets please call (408) 926 9430 or send email to:info@gyutocenter.org Vajrapani Empowerment: Vajrapani is a manifestation of the spiritual power of all enlightened beings. If we receive this empowerment with a pure motivation and deep faith it will bestow special blessings that will heal our mental continuum and awaken our Buddha nature. By meditating on the tantric practice of Vajrapani we gain the spiritual power to subdue our negative minds, and in particular to overcome our self-grasping ignorance, the root of all our delusions and problems. This is suitable for anyone with a sincere interest in following the Buddhist path to enlightenment. There are no prerequisites or commitments for this teaching. This event will take place at the DharmaGates, Center. Phowa Teaching: Phowa is the "transference of consciousness at the time of death" and is the Tibetan Buddhist method for ensuring that one attains a better rebirth, liberation or enlightenment after the present life ends. Through a combination of breath, mantra, and visualization techniques applied at the time of death, the consciousness is ejected from the crest aperture, the crown of the head, avoiding rebirth in cyclic existence. From this gate one's consciousness can be transferred directly to the pure land of Buddha Amitabha. Death is inevitable, but how you die whether terrified and confused or with confidence and spiritual mastery is within your control. Everyone is welcome. There are no prerequisites or commitments for this teaching. This event will take place at the DharmaGates, Center. Medicine Buddha Puja (Buddha's Descent from Tushita Heaven) It was on this day that Buddha Shakyamuni descended from the Tushita Heaven and prayed to liberate all sentient beings without exception from the sufferings of the six realms. It is said that if we pray and practice on this auspicious day with the right motivation the benefit of our actions will be far greater then on nearly any other day. Everyone is welcome. Members can bring flowers, candles and cookies for offering. Please avoid meat, alcohol, garlic, and eggs on this day. DharmaGates, Center. 980-B Rincon Circle, San Jose, CA 95131 Ven. Donyo, Director ********************************************************* 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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