2005 ~ Completed Schedule

Teaching and Training on The Buddha Path
The Way of True Happiness

Record of Completed Teachings in 2005

Please note that all events on this page are past.

Date/Time	City	Event
Friday, Jan 21 7:00 PM	Tampa, Florida	The Buddha Path: The Way of True Happiness The Lotus Room 1101 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 813-254-6777 Suggested donation: $25 No one turned away for lack of funds. Map to Location For more information, please contact 208-345-3032
Saturday, Jan 22 5:00 PM	Tampa, Florida	The Buddha Path: The Way of True Happiness The Lotus Room 1101 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 813-254-6777 Suggested donation: $25 No one turned away for lack of funds. Map to Location For more information, please contact 208-345-3032
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Friday, Jan 28 6:30 PM	Salt Lake City, Utah	The Buddha Path: The Way of True Happiness Urgyen Samten Ling 740 South 300 West Salt Lake City, Utah Map to Location Suggested donation: $20 No one turned away for lack of funds. View poster for this event (150K PDF)
Saturday, Jan 29 9:00 AM Through Sunday, Jan 30	Salt Lake City, Utah	Two Day Buddha Path Retreat Location: 621 E. 9th Ave Salt Lake City, Utah. You are welcome to join Rinpoche on Saturday and Sunday for an opportunity to study, contemplate and meditate on the essence of the Buddha Path. Advance reservations are necessary as space is limited. Dharma teachings are by donation. To reserve a space, please contact Geoff Kaessner at 801.949.0259. View poster for this event (150K PDF)
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Saturday, Feb 12 Through Sunday, Feb 13	Big Island, Hawaii	Weekend Retreat on Refuge and Bodhicitta Principles, Practice and Visualization of Refuge and Bodhicitta, the Altruistic Mind of Enlightenment — These are essential foundations in Buddhist practice, for the beginner as well as experienced practitioners. Teachings, commentaries and actual practice and meditation will be part of the weekend retreat. Location: Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling Big Island of Hawaii Time: Saturday, Feb 12 - Sunday Feb 13 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on both days Cost: $150 includes lunch, $75 one day Overnight accommodations and extra meals available at additional charge. For information and reservations, please contact Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling: or 808-928-8539
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Monday, March 7 7:30 PM	Reno, Nevada	Dharma Teaching: "Who Am I Really?" Location: Private home in Verdi, Nevada For directions and event information, please call: 775-345-6868 or email: davidnv@callatg.com
Tuesday, March 8 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Reno, Nevada	Philosophy and Meditation Of Tibetan Buddhism Location: University of Nevada Manzinita Lake Room The Manzanita Lake Room is next to the Student Union (JTSU) and Manizinita Lake. For event details please contact: Justin Armour 702-610-2016
Wednesday, March 9 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Reno, Nevada	Philosophy and Meditation Of Tibetan Buddhism Location: University of Nevada Manzinita Lake Room The Manzanita Lake Room is next to the Student Union (JTSU) and Manizinita Lake. For event details please contact: Justin Armour 702-610-2016
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Friday, March 11 7:00 PM	San Anselmo, California	The Power of Positive Thinking Maha Devi Gallery 216 Greenfield Avenue San Anselmo, CA 94960 Map to location For more information contact:
Saturday, March 12 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM (Pacific Time)	Global Interactive Webcast orignating in Marin City, California	The Power of Positive Thinking Visit the Broadcast page for the latest details. Note that some details about how to log-in may not be posted until Saturday afternoon shortly prior to the start of the webcast. Email your questions for Khenpo to answer during the webcast to:
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Sunday, March 13 5:00 PM- 8:30 PM	Seattle, WA	Karma and Reincarnation The evening will include Rinpoche's teaching on Karma and Reincarnation as well as group chanting and singing. Bring your musical instruments with you for this evening of wisdom teaching and rejoicing. Location: M'Illumino Building (Yoga Hall entrance) 6911 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, Washington 98115 Suggested donation: $40/person Registration: Send your registration and suggested donation by check or money order to: Dzogchen Institute of Seattle PO BOX 99171 Seattle, WA 98139-0171 Directions: The M'Illumino Building runs the entire length of the West side of Roosevelt Way NE from 70th Street to 69th Street. The Yoga Hall entrance is off 70th Street. Walk past the store fronts and you will find a bamboo fence and gate. Through this gate is a back courtyard and the Yoga hall entrance is from this back courtyard. Printable Map to this event. For more information call 206-854-8960 or email seattle_dzogchen_lineage@yahoo.com No one turned away for lack of funds.
Monday, March 14 10:00 PM - Midnight (Pacific Time)	Radio & Internet Broadcast Seattle, WA	Live Radio & Internet Broadcast from Seattle on "Contact Radio" Time: 10:00 PM - Midnight (Pacific Time) Note: This broadcast was originally scheduled at an earlier time, but we are starting at the time posted above, and have extended the interview to two hours in length. This broadcast can also be heard simultaneously over the Internet world-wide. To prepare before the live broadcast, if you have internet access and the computer ability to listen to sound, go to: http://www.contactradio.info/ Click the button "How to Listen to Contact" and download the necessary software. It works with both PC and Mac computers. Check to make sure your computer is working correctly with this radio program by listing to a radio show they are doing, prior to Khenpo's broadcast. If you are in the Washington state or Seattle region, this program can also be heard live on Radio Station Call Numbers: KKNW - 1150 AM For more information call 206-854-8960 or email seattle_dzogchen_lineage@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 15 7:15 PM - 9:30 PM	Seattle, WA	The Buddha Path ~ The Way of True Happiness Schedule: Please arrive and by seated by 7:15 PM. Teaching begins at 7:30 PM. Location: Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism 108 NW 83rd Street Seattle, Washington 98117 Printable Map to this event Suggested donation: $30/person Registration: Send your registration and suggested donation by check or money order to: Dzogchen Institute of Seattle PO BOX 99171 Seattle, WA 98139-0171 For more information call 206-854-8960 or email seattle_dzogchen_lineage@yahoo.com No one turned away for lack of funds.
Wednesday, March 16 Pre- registration Required	Seattle, WA	The Buddha Path ~ Group Practice Rinpoche will lead a private class and instructions at our weekly group practice. Persons may attend this teaching by Pre-registration only. Please sign up early if you would like to attend. Everyone is welcome to pre-register and attend. Location: M'Illumino Building (Yoga Hall entrance) 6911 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, Washington 98115 Printable Map to this event (See also March 13 event for directions) Suggested donation: $30/person No one turned away for lack of funds. Registration: Send your registration and suggested donation by check or money order to: Dzogchen Institute of Seattle PO BOX 99171 Seattle, WA 98139-0171 For more information call 206-854-8960 or email seattle_dzogchen_lineage@yahoo.com
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Friday, March 18 Through Sunday, March 20	San Jose, California USA	Life Mastery Series: How to Think - Ascertaining the Correct View of Reality Time: 3/18 Friday 7:00 PM -10:00 PM 3/19 Saturday 12 noon - 5:00 PM 3/20 Sunday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Suggested Donation: Full Series: $108 Per Day: $35 Contact: Osel Jennings extension@fivebranches.edu 408-261-0608 x34 Location: Five Branches Institute 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 605 San Jose, CA 95128 Map to Location For more information, visit the Five Branches Institute Web Site.
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Sunday, March 27 - Saturday, April 2	Sonoma County, California USA	Spring 2005 Dzogchen Retreat "Single Present Awareness - Discovering Your Buddha Nature" Rinpoche will be leading the Spring Dzogchen Retreat in Sonoma County, California in a beautiful natural setting of large old growth trees, hiking trails and spectacular ocean views. Rinpoche will be giving in-depth training and teachings on The Buddha Path, encompassing the vast range of the Buddha’s teachings on the nature of mind and the way of true happiness. This is a rare opportunity to receive profound Buddhist wisdom in an intimate retreat setting.
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Friday, April 15 7 - 9:00 PM	Portland, Oregon	"Who Am I?"  Discussion on Space, Elements and Thinking Shrine Room (Choekhang) Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association 6225 NE Stanton Portland, Oregon (One block South of Sandy Blvd. at NE 63rd)   Dana ~ offering of generosity directly to the Precious Teacher are always welcome. Suggested Donation:  $20 - $40 per event Remember: No one turned away for financial reasons.   For details contact Suzan Hilton: 503-649-3174 or email: suzanhilto@aol.com   Sponsored by Dzogchen Institute ~ Portland Chapter: www.PortlandDzogchen.org
Saturday, April 16 5 - 8:00 PM	Portland, Oregon	Karma: A Tibetan Buddhist Perspective Shrine Room (Choekhang) Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association 6225 NE Stanton Portland, Oregon (One block South of Sandy Blvd. at NE 63rd)   Dana ~ offering of generosity directly to the Precious Teacher are always welcome. Suggested Donation:  $20 - $40 per event Remember: No one turned away for financial reasons.   For details contact Suzan Hilton: 503-649-3174 or email: suzanhilto@aol.com   Sponsored by Dzogchen Institute ~ Portland Chapter: www.PortlandDzogchen.org
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Sunday, April 24	Eugene, Oregon	10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Grand Opening and Inauguration of the New Eugene, Oregon Dzogchen Dharma Center 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Dharma teaching and Kalachakra Day Blessing Location: Dzogchen Dharma Center 2895 Oak Street Eugene, Oregon 97405
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Friday, May 6 7:00 PM	Boise, Idaho	Dharma Teaching: "Karma and Reincarnation" Location: BSU Farnsworth Room, SUB Suggested Donation: $25 All are welcome to attend.
Saturday, May 7 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Boise, Idaho	Dharma Teaching: "Who am I Really?" Location: 3 Shapes Aikido 1512 N. 10th Street (Boise’s North End) Please park at 10th & Sherman Longfellow dirt parking lot. Suggested Donation: $25 All are welcome to attend.
Sunday, May 8 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Boise, Idaho	Dharma Teaching: "How to think--Ascertaining the Correct View of Reality" Location: 3 Shapes Aikido 1512 N. 10th Street (Boise’s North End) Please park at 10th & Sherman Longfellow dirt parking lot. Suggested Donation: $25 All are welcome to attend.
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Saturday, June 18 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM	Eugene, Oregon	"Finding This Mind" ~ One Day Seminar in Eugene on Buddhist Truth & Knowledge A full day of teaching, one day only. Free of charge. Having a mind is at once our most immediate reality and our most mysterious relation. All schools of Buddhism emphasize the investigation of mind as the key to realizing true happiness. Why is this so? Why is mind considered so important in Buddhism? What is mind? And what is to be found through the investigation of mind? In this one day seminar, Tibetan Buddhist scholar and meditation master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will give six hours of teachings on the subject of "Finding the Mind."   Teachings will be sequential and lead the student from basic concepts to more advanced topics, and will include intervals of meditation throughout the day. These, and all of Rinpoche's teachings, are offered free of charge. However, space is limited and pre-registration is required for this event. If you would like to come, please contact the Dzogchen Dharma Center in advance to secure your reservation. Schedule: Saturday, June 18 6 hours of teaching, 10-12 am, 2-4 & 5-7pm Location: Dzogchen Dharma Center 2895 Oak St., Eugene For more information: Phone: 541-431-1066 Web: Event description Email: dbfusa@aol.com
Saturday, June 25 7:00 - 9:30 PM	Portland, Oregon	"Attaining Lasting Peace and Happiness" Shambhala Meditation Center 1110 SE Alder Street, Suite 203 Portland, Oregon (Southeast Eleventh and Alder) Seating is limited. Doors will open at 6:30 PM and close when the teaching begins at 7:00 PM Please be on time so as not to miss this teaching. Suggested Donation: $20 No one turned away for financial reasons Dana (Sanskrit) offerings of generosity to the Precious Teacher are always welcome. For more information, please contact: Phone: Susie Croxton 503-459-8356 Email: suzanhilto@aol.com Directions: View Online Map Or call the Shambhala Center at 503-231-4971 Sponsored by Dzogchen Institute ~ Portland Chapter www.PortlandDzogchen.org
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Sunday, July 4 - Sunday July 25, 2005	Oregon, USA	Dzogchen Retreat - Summer 2005 Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will be teaching on the 7th chapter of the classic Buddhist text, Shantideva's Bodhisattvacaryavatara (The Way of the Bodhisattva). Click for more information.
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Tuesday, August, 9 7 - 10:00 PM	Eugene, Oregon	Wandering Faith and Endless Doubt - Scrubbing the Two Tired Faces of Thinking's Blind Belief One Day Buddhist Teaching in Eugene on Thinking, Mind and Being Religions, philosophies, governments and individuals all profess different beliefs --- beliefs whose contents constantly change, evolve and decline. The background to these different strategies of thought is the fact of thinking itself, and especially the fact that beings from bugs to philosophers believe adamantly and automatically in the act of their own thinking. Why is this? Tuesday, August 9, 7-10 PM PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this event Click for more information and to pre-register for this event.
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Friday, August 12, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Salem, Oregon	The Unbroken Sutra Lineage: The Indispensable Foundation of Buddhist Practice Location: The H.O.M.E. Center 3892 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem, Oregon Suggested Donation: $20 No one refused attendance for financial reasons For More Info please contact the Eugene Dzogchen Dharma Center (541-431-1066) Or Email dbfusa@aol.com
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Sunday, August 14, 2005 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Portland, Oregon	The Nature of Mind is True Happiness Teaching in English in the Shrine Room, Choekhang, NWTCA Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association 6225 NE Stanton (one block south of NE 63rd and Sandy Blvd.) PRE-REGISTRATION is required. To pre-register or for more information, Please contact: Suzan Hilton 503-649-3174 or email: suzanhilto@aol.com Please arrive early. Doors will close when the teaching begins at 4:30 PM Suggested Donation: $20 No one turned away for financial reasons! Dana (Sanskrit) offerings of generosity to the Precious Teacher are always welcome. Sponsored by Dzogchen Institute ~ Portland Chapter www.PortlandDzogchen.org Note: H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will also lead the prayers, in Tibetan, for the Tibetan Community on Sunday morning, August 14, 10:30 AM ~ 12:30 PM in the Shrine Room of NWTCA. You are most welcome to join the Tibetan community.
Monday, August 15, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Portland, Oregon	Padmasambhava's Birthday Celebration Tsok Puja for Guru Rinpoche Day Ceremony and chanting in Tibetan in the Shrine Room, Choekhang, NWTCA Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association 6225 NE Stanton (one block south of NE 63rd and Sandy Blvd.) Offerings of quality fruit, nuts, cookies, and flowers are most welcome. Please arrive early so your offering may be placed on the Tsok table. Dana (Sanskrit) offerings of generosity directly to the Precious Teacher are most welcome. Sponsored by NWTCA with assistance by Dzogchen Institute ~ Portland Chapter For more information please contact Suzan Hilton 503-649-3174 or Email: suzanhilto@aol.com
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Wednesday, August 17, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Seattle, Washington	Wandering Faith and Endless Doubt ~ Scrubbing the Two Tired Faces of Thinking’s Blind Belief: Thinking, Mind and Being Location: M’Illumino Center 6911 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle WA 98115 Printable map to event location Suggested Donation is $40 per person. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information please contact: (206) 854-8960
Thurdsay, August 18, 2005 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Seattle, Washington	The Unbroken Sutra Lineage: The Indispensable Foundation of Buddhist Practice Location: M’Illumino Center 6911 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle WA 98115 (Same location as previous night) Printable map to event location Suggested Donation is $40 per person. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information please contact: (206) 854-8960
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Friday, August 19, 2005 6:00 PM	Port Townsend, Washington	Fire Puja Ceremony For World Peace Location: Dzogchen Dharma Choling Shrine Room 445 Snagstead Way Port Townsend, WA 98368 (3 miles south of town, off Discovery Rd) Printable map to event location Bring: Meditation cushion or folding chair if needed; drums, blanket for sitting outdoors. As space is limited, pre-registration is requested for this event. To pre-register, please send email to: dzogchen_group_pt@yahoo.com Suggested donation is $25. For more information please contact: (360) 437-4189
Saturday, August 20, 2005 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Port Townsend, Washington	Thinking, Phenomena, Health and True Happiness Location: Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 2333 San Juan Ave. Port Townsend, WA 98368 Printable map to event location Suggested donation is $25. For more information please contact: (360) 437-4189
Sunday, August 21, 2005 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Port Townsend, Washington	Inner Medicine of Shamantha Meditation Location: Dzogchen Dharma Choling Shrine Room 445 Snagstead Way Port Townsend (3 miles south of town, off Discovery Rd) Printable map to event location Bring: Meditation cushion or folding chair, and musical instruments. Pre-registration is REQUIRED for this event. To pre-register please send email to: dzogchen_group_pt@yahoo.com or call Jane at 360-437-4189. Suggested donation is $40. For more information please contact: (360) 437-4189 NOTE: The Hood Canal Bridge closes Sun. August 21 at 8:00 PM.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Eastsound, Washington	Taking Refuge in Buddha, Dharma & Sangha Location: “The Lovingroom” 474 North Beach Road Eastsound, WA 98245 Printable map to event location Suggested Donation is $30 per person. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information please contact: (360) 376-2486
Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Olga, Washington	Self-Arising Wisdom and Fire Puja Time: 7:00PM - 9:00 PM, Fire Puja Follows Location: Hannah Boehm’s Studio 1040 Pt. Lawrence Road Olga, WA 98279 Maps to Pat & Hannah’s home and event location: Larger overview map Closer more precise printable Yahoo map Suggested Donation is $30 per person. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information please contact: (360) 376-4286
Friday, August 26, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Vashon Island, Washington	The Wisdom of Generosity Location: 14725 108th Lane SW Vashon (Near the north end of Vashon Island.) Directions: From Vashon Highway, turn west onto Cedarhurst, at the John L.Scott real estate office. (this is about two miles from the north end ferry) Go about 1 mile and turn left onto 107th Way. Follow the road up hill; once it turns into a gravel road, take the 2nd right turn on 148th. Veer to the right at the Y and enter through large stone gates. Continue past the first Indonesian looking house, and park near the turn-around. Printable map to event location Suggested Donation is $30 per person. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information please contact: (206) 463-1490
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Saturday, August 27, 2005 3:00 - 6:00 PM	Redmond, Washington	Vajra Dancing & Dharma Song Location: Dance Works 16641 Redmond Way Redmond, WA 98052 (Redmond Way at 166th Ave NE) Printable map to event location Suggested Donation is $40 per person. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information please contact: (206) 854-8960
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Monday, August 29, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	San Francisco, California	The Deepest Health Tibetan Buddhism is not only a path of meditation leading to enlightenment; it also provides profound insights into the psychology of the human mind and spiritual methods for healing the body. Location: American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) Room A 455 Arkansas San Francisco, CA 94107
Tuesday, August 30, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	San Anselmo, California	Harnessing the Power of Karma for Beneficial Results Karma, the Power of Thinking: What is karma? Where is karma stored? How can you leverage your karma for beneficial results? When does karma end? Location: SUBUD Marin 100 Sacramento Avenue San Anselmo, California 94960
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	San Rafael, California	The Secret Supernatural Power of Rejoicing Note: PRE-REGISTRATION is required for this event, as seating is limited. Please contact dzogchenlineage@gmail.com or call 415-902-2470 to reserve your space. Location: Sukhasiddhi Center 1118 Grand Avenue, Suite D San Rafael, CA
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Santa Clara, California	Revealing Your Diamond Heart of Wisdom Location: Mission College Hospitality Management Building, Room HM23 3000 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054-1897 Map to Mission College: http://www.missioncollege.org/gen_info/addr.html Map to the Hospitality Management Buildling on campus: http://www.wvmccd.cc.ca.us/kiosk/wvmk/mc/campusmap.html Room HM23 is on the left near the entrance of the building. Park in Lot D and bring 8 quarters($2) for parking. For more information, please call 408-813-2857.
Friday, Sept. 2, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Berkeley, California	Introduction to Dzogchen, the Great Perfection of Wisdom Dzogchen is the pinnacle and heart essence of Vajrayana Buddhism. It is a swift path to enlightenment in this lifetime and the final means through which all Buddhas attained vast awakening. Location: Studio Rasa 933 Parker Street (at 8th) Berkeley, CA 94710 Map & Directions
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Saturday, Sep 3, 2005	Verdi, Nevada (outside Reno)	How To Transform Suffering into Happiness Location: Verdi, NV (outside Reno) When: September 3, 2005 3:00-5:00pm teaching 7:00-9:00pm fire puja for world peace Important info: Attendance is free, suggested donation $50 Seating is limited, please call for reservations. For directions and reservations call or email Justin at 702-610-2016 or spiritualseeker17@yahoo.com
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Sunday, Sep 4 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Salt Lake City, Utah	--------------PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT----------------- Thinking and Belief An intimate talk with Tibetan Meditation Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche From wandering faith to endless doubt, all beings automatically and adamantly believe in their own thinking—blindly professing beliefs in different religions, philosophies, politics, and cultural ideologies. Without understanding how thinking works, beings hold on to these beliefs whose contents constantly change, evolve, and decline. Knowing with certainty what is thinking, mind, and being, we no longer build sand castles of false hopes and fears at the edge of the seas of change. Sunday, Sept 4th, 2005 4 to 6 p.m. Samen Home 5562 Farm Hill Drive (N.E. Corner of 5600 S. and 1300 E.) (Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. To enter the gate push the button labeled Samen) Teaching is FREE ($20 suggested donation) Dana (Sanskrit) offerings of generosity to the Precious Teacher are always welcome. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. These teachings and practices are being held in sangha members’ homes so space is limited. Do not just show up. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, please contact Sean D. Young 801.726.9149 or email: admin@shrisingha.us Please bring your own cushion. Please arrive early. Doors will close when the teaching begins at 4 PM
Monday, Sep 5 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Salt Lake City, Utah	--------------------PUBLIC TEACHING--------------- The Heart of True Happiness A Public Talk by Tibetan Meditation Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche Our thinking has a natural tendency to avoid suffering and attain happiness. If this natural tendency becomes vast and compassionate, it turns into Bodhicitta, the mind of enlightenment. This is true happiness. Tonight’s teaching will focus on how to generate Bodhicitta according to the teachings of 8th Century Buddhist Master Shantideva. Monday, Sept 5th, 2005 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa 740 S. 300 W. SLC, UT 84101 Teachings are FREE ($40 suggested donation for Rinpoche) note: Dana (Sanskrit) offerings of generosity to the Precious Teacher are always encouraged.
Tuesday, Sep 6 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Salt Lake City, Utah	----------------PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT--------------- Puja for Increasing Beneficial Activity Ceremony, chanting, and practice with Tibetan Meditation Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche Please bring fresh or unopened fruit, nuts, cookies, and food. Fresh flowers in vases are most welcome. Please arrive early so your offering may be placed accordingly. Please bring your own cushion. While this practice is FREE, we suggest a small donation of $20. As always, Dana (Sanskrit) offerings of generosity directly to the Precious Teacher are most welcome. Tuesday September 6th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Young Home 7125 S. 2870 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84121 PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. These teachings and practices are being held in sangha members’ homes so space is limited. Do not just show up. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, please contact Sean D. Young 801.726.9149 or email: admin@shrisingha.us Please arrive early. Doors will close when the practice begins at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 7	Salt Lake City, Utah	Helping Tibetan Women Project
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Friday, Sep 16, 2005 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Sun Valley, Idaho	Buddhist Meditation - Establishing the Wisdom View Beyond Fantasy, Guessing, Materialism and Nihilism Location: St. Thomas Episcopal Church 201 Sun Valley Road Sun Valley, Idaho Teachings will be conducted in English. Admission to This Event is Free-Of-Charge. View advertisement for this event. Sponsored by Dzogchen Shen Pan Choling Dharma Center 114 North Latah, Boise, Idaho 83705 Tel: (208)345-3032
Sunday, Sep 18, 2005 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Boise, Idaho	Know that Karma Is the Power of Your Thinking Only Teachings on Karma, choice, change and changing your life. Location: Farnsworth Room, S.U.B. (Student Union Building) Boise State University, Boise, Idaho Teachings will be conducted in English Admission to This Event is Free-of-Charge. View advertisement for this event. Sponsored by Dzogchen Shen Pan Choling Dharma Center 114 North Latah, Boise, Idaho 83705 Tel: (208)345-3032
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Wednesday, Sep 21, 2005	Las Vegas, Nevada	No public events this day.
Thursday, Sep 22, 2005	Las Vegas, Nevada	No public events this day.
Friday, Sept 23, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Las Vegas, Nevada	"How to Transform Suffering Into Happiness" Part I Location: Lohan School of Shaolin Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Suggested donation: $40 Reservations required as space is limited. Contact Pati for reservations and directions at 279-9523.
Saturday, Sept 24, 2005 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Boulder City, Nevada	"How to Transform Suffering Into Happiness" Part II Location: Boulder City Multi Purpose Building Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Suggested donation: $40 Reservations required as space is limited. Contact Pati for reservations and directions at 279-9523.
Sunday, Sept 25, 2005 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon	Boulder City, Nevada	"How to Transform Suffering Into Happiness" Part III Location: Private residence but all are welcome Admission is free but donations are greatly appreciated. Suggested donation: $40 Reservations required as space is limited. Contact Pati for reservations and directions at 279-9523.
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Tuesday, Sep 27, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Tucson, Arizona	Buddha Nature - The Path to True Happiness An intimate talk with Tibetan Meditation Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche Receive direct oral transmissions of sacred Dharma texts from the 33rd lineage holder of the Great Perfection of Wisdom, His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, author of “The Buddha Path.” With over 35 years of intense Dharma training and the teachings of forty-two Buddhist masters, he is considered one of the foremost scholars of his generation. Continually practicing Dzogchen meditation with great diligence, he teaches Dharma and gives training in Dharma practice to thousands of students in more than 40 countries around the world. Because all sentient beings have the same goal of true happiness, anyone wishing to practice Buddhism may undertake this concise and powerful Dharma practice. You are welcome to attend this teaching session on “The Buddha Path.” Location: Ada Peirce McCormick Building University of Arizona 1401 E 1st Street Tucson, AZ  85719-4504 Printable Map Download Printable Poster (PDF) For directions call: (520) 623-1692 For information call: (702) 219-1191 Suggested Donation: $10-15 No one turned away for lack of funds.
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Wednesday, Sep 28, 2005 7:00 PM	San Diego, California	Beyond Materialism & Nihilism Location: Garren Auditorium UCSD Main Campus Science Building San Diego, CA Admission to this event is free-of-charge. View advertisement for San Diego area events. For reservations contact: 760-815-6025 or
Thursday, Sep 29 7:00 PM	San Diego, California	Karma: Destiny or Free Will? Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church 4190 Front Street, San Diego, CA Suggested Donation: $30 View advertisement for San Diego area events. For reservations contact: 760-815-6025 or
Friday, Sep 30 7:00 PM	Encinitas, California	The Mind's Capacity Location: The Well Within 555 Second Street, #2 Encinitas, CA Suggested Donation: $30 View advertisement for San Diego area events. For reservations contact: 760-815-6025 or
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Saturday, Oct 1, 2005 and Sunday Oct. 2, 2005 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Los Angeles, California	Saturday, Oct. 1: "How to Find Peace in the Midst of Turmoil" Sunday, Oct. 2: "Life Crossroads: How to Make Positive Decisions to Affect Your Life" Both seminars will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Suggested donation: $20.00 Location: Holiday Inn 8244 Orion Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91406 Printable Map The Holiday Inn Van Nuys Hotel is located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, just off the I-405 Freeway at Roscoe Blvd. Download Printable Poster (JPEG)
Monday, Oct 3, 2005 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM		Absolute Peace and Unchangeable Happiness Location: Yoga Villa 11159 La Maida Street North Hollywood, CA Printable Map Suggested donation: $20.00
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Friday, Oct 7, 2005	Eugene, Oregon	"Samsara is Not a Place" Personal vs. Public Realms & the Wisdom Truth of Placelessness Time and Location: To Be Announced Click for more information.
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2005 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Eugene, Oregon	"The Sunlight Rays of the Buddhadharma" Buddhist Teachings on Morality & the Meaning of Light (Followed by Tsok Puja) Location: Dzogchen Dharma Center 2895 Oak St., Eugene, Oregon Pre-registration is required for this event. Click for more information and to register.
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Saturday, Oct 15, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Portland, Oregon	"Who is Reincarnating?" Who is future life of past life? Location: Shrine Room (Choekhang) Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association (NWTCA) 6225 NE Stanton Portland, Oregon 97213 (one block south of NE 63rd and Sandy Blvd.) Printable map Pre-registration is required for this event. To register please call 503-649-3174 Suggested Donation $20 - $30 No one turned away for financial reasons
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Friday, Oct 21, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Salem, Oregon	"Who is Reincarnating?" Location: The H.O.M.E. Center 3892 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem, Oregon (Near Chemeketa Community College) Suggested Donation: $20 No one will be turned away for financial reasons For further information please contact: Tel: 541-431-1066 Email: dbfusa@aol.com
Saturday, Oct 22, 2005 11:00 AM	Salem, Oregon	"How to Achieve Absolute Peace and Unchangeable Happiness" This will be a combination teaching event and potluck. Please bring a food item to share with others. No alcohol please. Location: The H.O.M.E. Center 3892 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem, Or. (Near Chemeketa Community College) Suggested Donation: $20 No one will be turned away for financial reasons For further information please contact: Tel: 541-431-1066 Email: dbfusa@aol.com
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Sunday, Nov 6, 2005 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Palo Alto, California	The Heart of True Happiness (Introduction) An intimate talk and practice with Tibetan meditation master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche Our thinking has a natural tendency to avoid suffering and seek happiness. If this natural tendency becomes vast and compassionate, it transforms into Bodhicitta, the mind of enlightenment. Tonight Khenpo Choga will address such fundamental life questions as, "Who am I?", "What is the mind of enlightenment?", and introduce us to methods through which we can find true happiness in this very lifetime. In addition, Khenpo Choga will lead us in Buddhist chanting and meditation practices. Location: Synergy House Stanford University 550 San Juan Street Palo Alto, CA 94305-8432 Printable map to location Walking Directions: From Campus Drive walk south on Constanzo and follow the walking path up the hill. Driving Directions: From Campus Drive, go south on Mayfield. Turn right onto Santa Ynez, and right again on San Juan, which will take you into the Synergy parking lot. Suggested Donation: $10-$20 No one will be turned away for financial reasons Download letter-sized poster for the event (PDF 0.6 MB) Download 4-up handout for the event (PDF 1.5 MB) (You are welcome to print copies of these PDFs to distribute and help us promote this event)
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Friday, Nov 11, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM	San Jose, California	Special teaching for Chinese speaking students An intimate Dharma talk with Tibetan meditation master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. NOTE: Khenpo Choga's native language is Tibetan, and normally Rinpoche teaches in the United States using fluent English, but he also speaks Mandarin Chinese quite fluently. Only the Nov 11 teaching, Rinpoche will teach in Mandrin, with an interpreter who will translate into Cantonese. Other than this evening, all other Bay Area Dharma talks are planned to be conducted in English. Location: Chinese-America Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA) FuHuei Baodien Meditation Hall 1669 Flanigan Drive, 2nd Floor San Jose, CA 95121 Printable Map Suggested Donation: $20-$40 No one will be turned away for financial reasons
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Saturday, Nov 12, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Sausalito, California	The Heart of True Happiness (Part 1 of a 2-part series) An intimate talk and practice with Tibetan meditation master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche Our thinking has a natural tendency to avoid suffering and seek happiness. If this natural tendency becomes vast and compassionate, it transforms into Bodhicitta, the mind of enlightenment. Tonight Khenpo Choga will address such fundamental life questions as, "Who am I?", "What is the mind of enlightenment?", and introduce us to methods through which we can find true happiness in this very lifetime. Location: Yoga of Sausalito 110 Caledonia St Sausalito, CA 94965 (Across from Sushi Ran) Printable map to location Suggested Donation: $20-$40 No one will be turned away for financial reasons Download letter-sized poster for the series (PDF 0.9 MB) Download 4-up handout for the series (PDF 1.9 MB) (You are welcome to print copies of these PDFs to distribute and help us promote this event)
Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Sausalito, California	The Heart of True Happiness (Part 2 of a 2-part series) Teaching, chanting, and practice with Tibetan meditation master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche Continuing the topic from the previous day, Khenpo Choga will introduce us to how we can generate the mind of enlightement, and offer instructions for deepening wisdom and compassion within our hearts. Through this process we not only increase our own happiness but bring peace and happiness to all beings. In addition, Khenpo Choga will lead us in chanting and meditation practices. Location: Yoga of Sausalito 110 Caledonia St Sausalito, CA 94965 (Across from Sushi Ran) Printable map to location Suggested Donation: $20-$40 No one will be turned away for financial reasons Download letter-sized poster for the series (PDF 0.9 MB) Download 4-up handout for the series (PDF 1.9 MB) (You are welcome to print copies of these PDFs to distribute and help us promote this event)
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Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	San Anselmo, California	Tibetan Buddhism for Teens You are welcome to join Tibetan Buddhist meditation master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche for a special event just for teenageers! Khenpo Choga will introduce us to the view and meditation parctices of Tibetan Buddhism. Pre-registration required due to limited space in the private residence where the teaching will be held. To register, please call: Location: 134 Laurel Avenue San Anselmo, CA 94960 Please Note: Park on the street with your curbside wheels on the sidewalk. It is important not to block the narrow street or any driveways. Enter the gate along the right side of the house. The entrance to the teaching room is on the back side of the house. The event will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. Printable map to location Donations are welcome. No one will be turned away for financial reasons.
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Monday, Nov 14, 2005 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	San Francisco, California	The Heart of Health An intimate talk and practice with Tibetan meditation master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche Through the process of generating the mind of enlightenment we have the ability to develop deep compassion and wisdom in our hearts. The Tibetan Buddhist tradition points to a spiritual approach to living whereby increasing one's wholesome thinking and decreasing one's unwholesome thinking can profoundly enhance our physical and emotional health. Location: American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) Room A 455 Arkansas Street San Francisco, CA 94107-2813 Printable map to location Suggested Donation: $20-$30 No one will be turned away for financial reasons
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Saturday, Nov 19, 2005 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pacific Time Check the Starting Time in Other Time Zones	Webcast Originating from Marin City, California USA	----------------PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT--------------- Global Webcast Teaching and Dialog for Practitioners in Asia & North America My Five Positive Thinking Only An intimate talk with Tibetan Meditation Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche There are many types of thinking that we engage in as we traverse the moments along our path to the realization of our own Buddha nature. Reducing negative thinking to the zero point is accomplished by increasing our thinking of renunciation, compassion, faith, loving kindness and wisdom. What exactly are these "five positive thinking," and how can we engage Dharmic postive thinking for the benefit of all sentient beings, including our selves? Due to the limited space for seating in the live audience in Marin City, and the limited number of simultaneous listeners on the Internet, pre-registration is required. All of the proceeds recieved for this event will go to support the Dzogchen Retreat Center USA Project.
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Sunday, Nov 20, 2005 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Pacific Time Check the Starting Time in Other Time Zones	Webcast Originating from Marin City, California USA	----------------PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT--------------- Global Webcast Teaching and Dialog for Practitioners in Europe & North America Belief Systems and Single Present Thinking An intimate talk with Tibetan Meditation Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche Despite wandering faith and endless doubt, all beings have a tendency to automatically and adamantly believe in their own thinking—blindly professing to beliefs in different philosophies, political systems, cultural ideologies and religions. Without understanding how thinking operates, we grasp on to beliefs whose contents constantly arise, evolve, and decline. Once we realize with certainty what exactly is our thinking, and what this realization means to our path in life, we will no longer make sand castles—built of false hopes and fears—at the edge of the sea of change. Due to the limited space for seating in the live audience in Marin City, and the limited number of simultaneous listeners on the Internet, pre-registration is required. All of the proceeds recieved for this event will go to support the Dzogchen Retreat Center USA Project.
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Friday, Dec 9, 2005 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Portland, Oregon	Tsok Puja on Guru Rinpoche Day Conducted by H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche and a special guest Yogi Offerings of flowers are most welcome. Quality fresh fruits, cookies and crackers are also welcome. You are welcome to arrive whenever your work schedule allows. Shrine Room, NWTCA Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association 6225 NE Stanton Portland, Oregon (one block south of NE 63rd and Sandy Blvd.) Map to location For more information please contact: Suzan Hilton 503-649-3174 or Susie Croxton 503-459-8356 or info@portlanddzogchen.org
Saturday, Dec 10, 2005 5:00 PM - 12:00 PM	Portland, Oregon	Dzogchen Retreat Center Gala and Benefit Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will attend the "First Annual ...Inconceivable... Dzogchen Dharma Gala" in Portland, Oregon. This fundraising event, which is being conducted by Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation USA, is dedicated entirely to the creation of the Dzogchen Retreat Center USA. Click for event information and online ticket purchase. Location: Studio TEN-Fifty 50 SE Yamhill Street Portland, Oregon Contact Susie for tickets at: 503-459-8356 or email: drc_events@dzogchenlineage.org Learn more about the Dzogchen Retreat Center project.
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Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 to Wednesday, Jan 4, 2006	Julian, California (San Diego region)	----------------PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT--------------- Dzogchen Retreat - Winter 2005 Take a deeper dive into the Buddhadharma with Tibetan Meditation Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche Two retreat options: I. Full Session Tuesday, Dec 27 to Wednesday, Jan 4 II. Partial Session Tuesday, Dec 27 to Saturday, Dec 31 For details, please visit: Dzogchen Winter Retreat Information Or contact Dzogchen Shri Singha of San Diego: 760-815-6025 www.dzogchensandiego.com

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Record of Past Teachings:

Aug–Dec 2004
Apr–Jul 2004
Feb–Apr 2004
Sep–Dec 2003
Aug–Sep 2003
May–Jul 2003
Apr–Jun 2002

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