Pema Dragpa May 16, 2022

Come to PSL to Receive an Empowerment & Teachings In Person on Four-Armed Golden Red Manjushri by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche! May 28-30

Empowerment & Teachings on
Four-Armed Golden Red Manjushri

by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

Raising Windhorse Retreat

May 28-30 (Saturday-Monday)

Padma Samye Ling

Webcast Teachings on Golden Red Manjushri
with In-Person Empowerment on Golden Red Manjushri with special ritual blessing ceremony

Manjushri is the embodiment of the primordial wisdom of all the buddhas, emanated in countless forms for the benefit of all sentient beings. Those who receive empowerment and teaching of Manjushri will dispel ignorance with continuous bursts of wisdom and compassion, and awaken to the innate Buddha wisdom. In each of the nine yanas, the Buddha gave instruction regarding this great being. This particular teaching is a renowned terma treasure discovered by the great Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, who himself is considered to be an emanation of Manjushri.

Weekend activities will include raising new prayer flags around all of Padma Samye Ling, as well as performing smoke offering ceremonies with Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche.

Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche specifically ordered Mahakala prayer flags to raise up at PSL and PBC Centers!

* Masks required.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

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Register here for ON-SITE Retreat:

https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1969668/10315/

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Register here for VIRTUAL-ONLY Retreat

(= LIVE MORNING WEBCAST TEACHINGS MAY 28, 29, & 30):

https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1926681/10315/

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Suggested Donation:
PBC members $181; $84/day
Non-members $213; $94/day

On-site accommodations available.

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Raising Wind Horse Retreat Daily Schedule

Saturday, May 28

Morning
10:30-noon EDT
Live Webcast Teachings and Raising Prayer Flags at PSLEvening
6:00-8:00pm
In-person empowerment of Golden Red Manjushri Empowerment with special ritual blessing ceremony
(Note: The empowerment will NOT be webcast. In-person only.)

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Sunday, May 29

Morning
10:30-noon EDT
Live Webcast Teaching on Golden Red Manjushri

Afternoon
In-Person Fire Puja Riwo Sang Chod practice

Evening
In-Person Heart Sutra practice

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Monday, May 30

Morning
10:30-1:00pm EDT
Live Webcast Teaching on Golden Red Manjushri

Pema Dragpa May 13, 2022

Announcement, Blog

Enjoy a Personal Weekend Retreat in a Meditative Sanctuary!

Experience an extraordinary depth of relaxation and comfort with total immersion in beauty and serenity!

Our Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center is nestled within 500 acres of forests and meadows in the western Catskills of upstate New York.

Deepen your Dharma practice or simply enjoy a 2-day getaway in an apartment with complete access to extended temple meditation, gorgeous walking trails, welcoming volunteer staff, and vegetarian meals.

Our deluxe retreat apartments include 1 bedroom with kitchenette, private bathroom, and a spacious living room.

Friday arrival with Sunday afternoon departure

Includes 2 vegetarian meals daily

Spectacular weekend retreat rates for 2022 Spring, Summer, and early Autumn:

Single (includes accommodations & meals):

$140 total

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Couple (includes accommodations & meals):

$250 total

Call us to reserve your personal retreat today!

Padma Samye Ling

(607) 865-8068

Pema Dragpa May 12, 2022

Announcement, Blog

Special Opportunity to Live and Serve at Padma Samye Ling in Upstate New York!

The Resident Learning Dharma Skills Program at PSL is offering a special opportunity for PBC members and friends to participate in a 1-month, 3-month, or 6-month-long service retreat that combines study, practice, and activities to uplift and glorify Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches’ mandala at PSL and internationally.

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Live, Study, and Practice at PSL with free accommodations and food in exchange for daily service Monday-Saturday, 9-noon and 2-5pm.

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We’re currently offering weekly Ngondro teachings and group practices, and well as evening Vajrakilaya and Dharmapala meditation. Participants will be able to attend on-site retreats lead by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche at no cost, as well as have personal practice and study time every morning and evening. We’ll also include some basic training in tormas, shrine care, and other ceremonial rituals over the course of the program.

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Areas of Service Include:

I. Building Maintenence and Construction

• Temple Caretaking

• Skilled Craftsmanship, Construction, and/or Maintenance Skills & Experience Strongly Recommended

• Exterior and Interior Painting

• Knowledge of Machinery

• Should be thorough and patient

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II. Kitchen Management

• Culinary Training is helpful

• Knowledge of Vegetarian Cooking

• Supplies and Upkeep

• Creative with Whole Foods

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III. Administration

• Friendly Person with Good People Skills

• Reliable Technical Skills like computer programming

• Accounting and book keeping

• Website Design

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IV. Groundskeeping & Outdoor Facilities

• Landscaping

• Organic Gardening – experience required

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• Shared Dormitory included. Possibility of low-budget private room.

• Orientation provided.

• Internet not frequently available.

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Consider applying to our “Growing the PBC Mandala” Learning Dharma Skills Program. Experience the full immersion of Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches mandala throughout the four seasons!

All applicants will have to provide 3 references and have a phone interview with Lama Laia and Lama Dragpa.

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Apply on the PBC website:

www.padmasambhava.org/psl-dharma-skills-program

Read Testimonials:

www.padmasambhava.org/dharma-skills-testimonials

Pema Dragpa

Announcement, Blog

Empowerment & Teachings on Four-Armed Golden Red Manjushri – Raising Windhorse Retreat – May 28-30 – Padma Samye Ling

Empowerment & Teachings on
Four-Armed Golden Red Manjushri

by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

Raising Windhorse Retreat

May 28-30 (Saturday-Monday)

Padma Samye Ling

Webcast Teachings on Golden Red Manjushri
with In-Person Empowerment on Golden Red Manjushri with special ritual blessing ceremony

Weekend activities will include raising new prayer flags around all of Padma Samye Ling, as well as performing smoke offering ceremonies with Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche.

Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche specifically ordered Mahakala prayer flags to raise up at PSL and PBC Centers!

* Masks required.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

—————

Register here for ON-SITE Retreat:

https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1969668/10315/

—————-

Register here for VIRTUAL-ONLY Retreat

(= LIVE MORNING WEBCAST TEACHINGS MAY 28, 29, & 30):

https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1926681/10315/

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Suggested Donation:
PBC members $181; $84/day
Non-members $213; $94/day

On-site accommodations available.

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Raising Wind Horse Retreat Daily Schedule

Saturday, May 28

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Sunday, May 29

Morning
10:30-noon EDT
Live Webcast Teaching on Golden Red Manjushri

Afternoon
In-Person Fire Puja Riwo Sang Chod practice

Evening
In-Person Heart Sutra practice

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Monday, May 30

Morning
10:30-1:00pm EDT
Live Webcast Teaching on Golden Red Manjushri

Pema Dragpa May 3, 2022

Announcement, Blog

Pith Advice

“Don’t be distracted. Don’t be distracted.”

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— Lama Chimed Namgyal

Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches’ father

Pema Dragpa April 25, 2022

Announcement, Blog

Green Tara Retreat – PBC New York City Dharma Talks – Meditation Instructions – Community Practice – with Lama Dragpa

April 30 and May 1

(Saturday and Sunday)

3:00-5:00pm EST (both days)

222 Bowery

RSVP here:

https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1965751/10315/

Dear Friends,

We extend our sincere gratitude to Ugo Rondinone and the John Giorno Foundation for generously supporting Padmasambhava Buddhist Center events in New York City!

We will hold meditations on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month.

On April 30 and May 1, Lama Dragpa will offer a Dharma talk and lead a meditation practice on the Buddha Tara.

Please note:

Even though the pandemic seems to be lifting, for everyone’s safety and comfort we are holding the following requirements for attendance:

(1) Spaces are limited to 40 people. Advance Registration is Required. Please RSVP here:

https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1965751/10315/

(2) Proof of Covid 19 vaccination is required. Please bring your vaccination card with you to the event.

(3) Face masks are required.

Yours in the Dharma,

Padmasambhava Buddhist Center

Lama Pema Dragpa has been a resident Dharma teacher at Padma Samye Ling since 2004. PSL is the main monastery & retreat center of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center founded by the Nyingma Dzogchen masters Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche & Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche. Ordained as a lama by Rinpoches, Dragpa graduated with honors in philosophy & religious studies from NYU in 2002, and is a senior editor of over 25 books on Buddhist philosophy & meditation.

Pema Dragpa April 22, 2022

Announcement, Blog

Join the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro Live Webcast with Lama Dragpa and Lama Laia! – Saturday, April 23 – 3:30-5:30pm EST – “Overpowering One’s Own Perceptions”

“Overpowering One’s Own Perceptions”

Join the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro Meditation and Teaching with Lama Dragpa and Lama Laia!

Saturday, April 23, 2022

3:30-5:30pm EST

Padma Samye Ling

Join the Live Webcast from Padma Samye Ling:

www.padmasambhava.org/2020/08/live-teachings-and-meditations-with-ven-khenpo-tsewang-dongyal-rinpoche

Learn more:

https://t.e2ma.net/webview/1ucvye/7ede6289066b4b0f321dcb2858e241d2?fbclid=IwAR1-K462UT-QdgTmKw_pI0H5x0wSJqzv9VpVDESLI0

Pema Dragpa March 18, 2022

Announcement, Blog

Live Chotrul Duchen Practice with Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche!

Friday, March 18, 2022

4:00-6:00 pm EDT

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Chötrul Duchen celebrates Buddha Shakyamuni’s miraculous activities at the conclusion of the Miracle Month.

Join live:

www.padmasambhava.org/2020/08/live-teachings-and-meditations-with-ven-khenpo-tsewang-dongyal-rinpoche

Learn more:

https://t.e2ma.net/message/lywgmf/xb7qbc

Make a tsok food offering:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=V6XPUVW3N94NA&source=url

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Buddha’s Miracles in Shravasti, India

www.padmasambhava.org/sermon/buddhas-miracles-in-sravasti

“This is a short account of the month of miracles in Shravasti and how Buddha Shakyamuni skillfully brought the Dharma to over ninety-thousand people with mistaken views at that time.

The leaders of India’s six main philosophical schools had challenged the Buddha to a contest of miraculous powers many times as he wandered through the surrounding kingdoms. Six evil, heretic teachers led by Purnakasyapa had become mad with resentment and jealousy against the Buddha, and tried to engage him in a contest of miraculous powers, which Mara had persuaded them they could win. King Bimbisara laughed them out of court when they petitioned him, but they persisted, and finally he went to request the Buddha’s participation. The Buddha agreed, but stipulated that he would set the time of the contest. A teaching throne was set up in a large arena at Rajagrha, but shortly before the proposed contest, the Buddha and all his followers departed for Vaisali. Seeing this as an admission of defeat, the six heretic teachers were elated, and rushed after the Buddha, with their ninety thousand followers, and after them, king Bimbisara and his entourage. The heretics urged the Licchavi king to stage the contest there, and the Buddha again accepted, but said he would set the time.

The Buddha then moved on, from one city to the next; each time giving the same answer, and gathering a new following, until they came to Shravasti. The heretics soon arrived, and remonstrate with king Prasenajit not to allow any further postponement, and the Buddha assented that the time had now come. Buddha was fifty-seven years old when the conditions were most auspicious to accept this challenge. King Prasenajit built a hall in Shravasti especially for the event; in it seven thrones were erected. On the new moon of the first month of spring (what is now known as losar, the beginning of the Tibetan new year), the six other teachers took their seats and Shakyamuni came to his flying through the air. He was honored with extensive offerings. He then sent forth fire and water from his body and the hall was destroyed and reformed as a transparent palace. Before the kings of all the capitals he had passed through, the six heretics and their followers, and a huge assembly of gods and humans, he performed inconceivable miracles for the next fifteen days. On the first day, he created a bounteous tree by planting his tooth-pick in the ground, causing a great tree to spring up, fragrant and fully laden with flowers and ripe fruit. On the second day, he manifested two jeweled mountains. On the third day, he produced a jewel lake. On the fourth, voices came from the lake explaining all aspects of the Dharma. On the fifth day, golden light spread from his countenance and filled the world, purifying the emotional poisons of sentient beings. On the sixth day, he allowed people to read each others’ thoughts. On the seventh, he transformed his benefactors into world-rulers. On the eighth day, the Buddha pressed down on the throne with the fingers of his right hand, and with a thunderous roar, the fierce Vajrapani appeared from beneath, brandishing a flaming vajra at the heretic teachers. Four beings in Vajrapani’s retinue scattered the heretics and smashed their thrones. The heretics were so scared that they leapt into the river. Then, the Buddha radiated eighty four thousand rays of light, one from each pore of his skin, which filled the sky. On the tip of each ray was a lotus, and on each lotus a buddha, with attendants, teaching Dharma, and all were amazed, and some were liberated by the sight of it.

In these eight days Buddha Shakyamuni utterly defeated his opponents. The ninety thousand followers of the six heretic teachers adopted the Buddhist doctrines, joined the monkhood, and later became arhats. For a further seven days Buddha Shakyamuni continued to show miracles and give teachings to the great assembly.”

(Extracted from The Eight Places of Buddhist Pilgrimage by Jeremy Russell; Teachings from Tushita: Journal of Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre; and The Twelve Deeds of the Buddha by Matthew Akester, Shechen Publications, 2003.)

Pema Dragpa March 11, 2022

Announcement, Blog

“ACTIVATING the POWER of TIBETAN BUDDHISM in UNCERTAIN TIMES” at Yeshe Tsogyal Temple in Nashville!

THE PADMASAMBHAVA BUDDHIST CENTER presents

“ACTIVATING the POWER of TIBETAN BUDDHISM in UNCERTAIN TIMES”

Join Lama Pema Dragpa & the PBC Sangha for Special Teachings & Meditation Practices in Nashville

Yeshe Tsogyal Temple

419 E. Iris Drive

Nashville, TN 37204

APRIL 6 – 10

WEDS

April 6

7:00-8:30pm

Introduction to Meditation Practice:

Calm Abiding and Insight Meditation

THURS

April 7

Private Interviews with Lama Dragpa @ Yeshe Tsogyal Temple

Call (615) 585-9709 for Appt

7:00-8:30 pm

Going Deep Without Getting Narrow: Open-Hearted Spiritual Exploration

FRIDAY

April 8

10:00am-5:00pm

Open Meditation Day

(1 hour meditations all day long – stop by when you want)

7:00-8:30pm

Stories of Our Teachers

SATURDAY

April 9

10:00am–12 noon

All-day Practice Intensive on Green Tara, the Swift Liberator according to HH Dudjom Rinpoche & the Ven. Khenpo Rinpoches

12:00-1:30pm

Bring your own lunch

1:30–3:30pm

Green Tara Meditation with Dharmapala Prayers and Tsok Offering Ceremony

SUNDAY

April 10

10:00am–1:00pm

The Essential Journey of Life and Death

6:00pm

Sangha Dinner at Woodlands Restaurant

SUGGESTED DONATIONS

Full Weekend: $60 • Weds. (open donation), Fri. (open donation), Sat. ($30), Sun. ($30) •

Student Discount: Full Weekend $40 or $20 per day • Online and On Site Registration

Lama Pema Dragpa has been a resident Dharma teacher at Padma Samye Ling since 2004. PSL is the main monastery & retreat center of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center founded by the Nyingma Dzogchen masters Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche & Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche. Ordained as a lama by Ven. Khenpo Rinpoches, Dragpa graduated with honors in philosophy & religious studies from NYU in 2002, and is a senior editor of over 25 books on Buddhist philosophy & meditation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

www.pbc-tn.org

(615) 585-9709

info@pbc-tn.org