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SCHEDULED PRACTICES
All scheduled practices are open to the public. Most special events are also open to the public, although attending an Empowerment generally
requires that you will have Taken Refuge in the Three Jewels of Buddhism.
Medicine Buddha Meditation
Tuesday Evenings 7:30 p.m.
Stimulates the benefit of natural healing influences for
the health and well-being of oneself and others, especially
those suffering from physical and mental afflictions.
Tranquility Meditation
Thursday Evenings 8:00 p.m.
Cultivates mindfulness and awareness in a simple practice
which allows the busyness and speed of habitual mind to subside
so that intrinsic peace and clarity may manifest naturally.
Green Tara Meditation
Saturday and Sunday Mornings 9 a.m.
Invokes the feminine aspects of enlightened wisdom in the form
of Green Tara and nurtures the development of compassion.
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S P E C I A L E V E N T S
Namgyal Tong Cho — Thousand-fold Offerings of Namgyalma
Saturday, May 19, 2018 and Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 9:30am–4:00pm daily
Namgyalma is the deity of longevity and purification. Namgyalma practice is effective and powerful in removing obstacles and cleansing negative
karma that hinders good health and long life. According to scripture, Her mantra has infinite benefits and blessings. It is said to be so powerful
that anybody who hears it will never again be reborn in the lower realms. During the puja, one thousand sets of torma, lamp, incense, water bowl,
and other offerings will be meticulously prepared and respectfully offered for the accumulation of merit, purification, longevity, and accomplishment.
The benefits of Namgyal Tong Cho, according to scripture:
- Helps to purify all of your defilements.
- Helps to pacify all of your obstacles, at present and for the future.
- Helps to grow and increase your life span, fortune, wisdom, and other good qualities.
- After this life, you will be reborn in the Pure Land of Bliss.
- Assists you to swiftly attain the Great Enlightenment.
Each morning precepts will be taken, therefore participation for the full day on any day attended is mandatory. The Eight Precepts must be observed
for twenty-four hours. Please do not eat breakfast prior to coming to the Temple; coffee or tea is acceptable.
The Eight Precepts are:
- Refrain from harming living beings.
- Refrain from taking that which is not given.
- Refrain from sexual activity.
- Refrain from incorrect speech.
- Refrain from taking intoxicants which lead to loss of mindfulness.
- Refrain from eating at the forbidden time (the one meal a day will be served at the temple).
- Refrain from dancing, singing, music, shows and wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying with cosmetics.
- Refrain from the use of high and luxurious seats and beds.
A simple vegetarian lunch will be served daily to all practitioners. People attending will need to bring their own plate, cup, and utensils.
We are making an effort to be more environmentally responsible and to reduce the amount of waste produced.
If you cannot attend and would like to offer a donation to help defray the cost of daily food and tea for all practitioners, it would be greatly appreciated.
Please email pema@riwoche.com.
Event poster (PDF)
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Dechen Shin Drup — Amitabha Buddha Practice
WednesdY, May 23 through Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 9:30am–4:00pm daily
During the auspicious month of Saga Dawa, Venerable Khenpo Sonam Rinpoche has offered to give teachings on Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha
of Boundless Light, and his Pureland. In conjunction with the teachings, Rinpoche will conduct a daily practice of Amitabha Buddha.
Each morning precepts will be taken, therefore participation for the full day on any day attended is mandatory. The Eight Precepts
must be observed for twenty-four hours. Please do not eat breakfast prior to coming to the Temple; coffee or tea is acceptable.
The Eight Precepts are:
- Refrain from harming living beings.
- Refrain from taking that which is not given.
- Refrain from sexual activity.
- Refrain from incorrect speech.
- Refrain from taking intoxicants which lead to loss of mindfulness.
- Refrain from eating at the forbidden time (the one meal a day will be served at the temple).
- Refrain from dancing, singing, music, shows and wearing garlands, using perfumes, and beautifying with cosmetics.
- Refrain from the use of high and luxurious seats and beds.
Attendance for the full week is not required. You may choose the days on which you can attend.
A simple vegetarian lunch will be served daily to all practitioners. We ask all practitioners who will be attending for the full
week to please notify us in advance to assist the kitchen staff. If you cannot attend and would like to offer a donation to help
defray the cost of daily food and tea for all practitioners, it would be greatly appreciated. People attending will need to bring their own
plate, cup, and utensils. We are making an effort to be more environmentally responsible and to reduce the amount of waste produced.
Please email pema@riwoche.com.
Event poster (PDF)
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