2008 Teaching and Dharma Activity Schedule

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

5:00 to 7:00 PM

Positive Thinking: The Main Buddhist Precept

Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will teach what positive thinking means and it's effects according to the Buddha's teachings. Khenpo actively encourages questions, and is very happy to answer them.

We encourage the public to come and join us in an event filled with meditation, prayer, wisdom, love and laughter.

Location:

UU Fellowship Hall
NW corner of Highway 101 & Heceta Beach Road
Florence, Oregon

Saturday, May 17

and

Sunday, May 18, 2008

May 2008 Dzogchen Urban Retreat

The Dzogchen Bodhi Institute of Las Vegas is pleased to announce the May 2008 Dzogchen Urban Retreat led by H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. Students attending the retreat will receive a profound, yet basic understanding in the view, meditation and conduct of the Buddha’s teachings as taught according to the Dzogchen Lineage. This retreat is intended to give students the opportunity to learn the most essential principles of the Buddha’s teachings, thereby creating a solid foundation from which all other practices can build. Teachings, meditations, prayers, as well as Q&A sessions will provide students with practices of positive thinking which they can incorporate into their daily lives and help all sentient beings.

For those students interested in attending the Six-Month Dzogchen Lineage Internship, yet have not met the prerequisite of attending a previous retreat with Khenpo Choga, this retreat will act as a partial fulfillment of the requirement. Check with event coordinators for details.

We encourage students of all levels to come and join us in an event filled with meditation, prayer, wisdom, love and laughter.

Location is yet to be determined. For the latest information about the location and to register please contact either Edgar Hartley at 702-204-1331 hartleyed@earthlink.net or Justin Armour at 702-610-2016 spiritualseeker17@yahoo.com

Friday, May 23

through

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Oregon

Retreat Center 1st Anniversary Celebration

Plans are tentatively in place for a combination work party and fundraising celebration on the weekend of May 23-25, the first anniversary of the acquisition of our holy property. We will have great Dharma activity projects for us to all participate in and rejoice in the progress we’ve made in the last year. All while raising funds to pay for our next installment by July.

Those unable to attend the work party are warmly encouraged to celebrate this milestone by donating what you can towards this year's lease by sending check or money order to: 

Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation USA
1400 Colorado Street, Suite C
Boulder City, Nevada 89005

Be sure to rejoice and dedicate the merit to all sentient beings. You may also recite the Heartfelt Dharma Aspiration Prayer for the success of the historic Dzogchen Six-Month Internship Program at the DRC:

Download the Heartfelt Dharma Aspiration Prayer

Watch this page for updates. Call 202-657-4108 with any questions or to pre-register for the anniversary events.

Friday, July 4, 2008

through

Friday, July 25, 2008

Dzogchen Summer Retreat 2008

You are invited to register now for the 6th annual Dzogchen Summer Retreat guided by H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. The retreat will be held at the beautiful, secluded Dzogchen Retreat Center near Eugene, Oregon. In addition to receiving Rinpoche's traditional teachings on the essential topics of Buddhism, students will also participate in the preparation and practice of a Padmasmabhava Drupchen, a powerful and intensive group practice utilizing the profound skillful means of the Vajrayana teachings. Students may also elect to attend only the first week, which will focus on the fundamentals of Buddhism. Seating is limited, so please read further details and apply now to reserve your space.

Friday, July 4, 2008

through

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche and the entire Dzogchen Shri Singha Sangha have begun preparations for the first Dzogchen Lineage Internship Program. This six-month intensive program of Dharma study and practice, beginning July 4, 2008, will be under the direct supervision of 33rd generation Dzogchen Lineage holder Khenpo Choga and will provide a grounding in the view, meditation, and conduct of the Buddhist sutras and tantras. The Dzogchen Lineage Internship program will provide inestimable benefits for those wishing to create conditions for world peace and to teach the Dharma of Buddha Shakyamuni.

Registration is now open. Visit the Dzogchen Lineage Internship page for the latest details and link to registration.

October 4, 2008

through

October 11, 2008

Dzogchen Fall Retreat 2008
with Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche

Please mark your calendars. This week-long retreat will be held at the Dzogchen Retreat Center USA. It will be held concurrent in the same location with the Dzogchen Lineage Six-month Internship. You do not have to register for the Internship in order to attend the fall retreat.

More details to be announced in the Summer of 2008.

December 27, 2008

through

January 4, 2008

Dzogchen Winter Retreat 2008
with Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche

Please mark your calendars. This week-long retreat will be held at the Dzogchen Retreat Center USA. It will be held concurrent in the same location with the Dzogchen Lineage Six-month Internship. You do not have to register for the Internship in order to attend the winter retreat.

More details to be announced in the Summer of 2008.