July–December 2006 ~ Completed Schedule
By Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master
His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche
Teaching and Training on The Buddha Path
The Way of True Happiness
Record of Completed Teachings for the Second Half of 2006
Please note that all events on this page are past.
For current events, please visit the Schedule
Page.
This archive page last updated: December 2, 2006
| Date/Time | City | Event |
July 16 through |
Vernonia, Oregon, USA | ------ REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR RETREAT ------ Annual 3-Week Dzogchen Summer Retreat |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Friday, |
Seattle, |
The Nature of Mind is True Happiness An antidote for our current world situation. All beings have a tendency to believe in their own thinking, causing a blind grasping to beliefs, leading us away from true happiness into suffering. Collectively this leads us into stress and conflict, and away from world peace. Yet if our natural tendency to seek happiness becomes vast and compassionate, it transforms into the mind of enlightenment, or true happiness. Tonight Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will address such fundamental life questions as, "Does ‘I’ really exist?”, "What is the nature of thinking and karma?" and “How to apply this timeless wisdom in our current world situation”. In addition, Khenpo Choga will lead us in Buddhist chanting and meditation practices. Location: Cost is by donation. For more information, respond by email,
or phone: |
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Sunday, |
Moscow, Russia | Evening Teachings and Week-long Retreat
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Friday, 7:00 to
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New York City, NY | The Buddha Path - The Way of True Happiness The teachings in NYC include this Friday evening Dharma teaching and a 2-day Buddha Path Urban Retreat on Saturday and Sunday (scroll down for details and description). For the full teaching cycle, it is advisable to attend all three days, but you may attend as your schedule allows. Registration is required for the Urban Retreat on Saturday and Sunday, but you don't need to register for the Friday evening teaching. Please scroll down to read the full description of the teachings. There is a suggested donation of $25 for the Friday evening teaching. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. The suggested donation covers the hard costs and Rinpoche receives no income from the door. An offering, or Dana (Sanskrit for generosity), may be made separately to the teacher and is encouraged. Location: For more information, please call 201-796-7253 or email dostr116@yahoo.com |
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Two Days: Saturday, 11:00 AM to
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New York City, NY | Buddha Path Urban Retreat - REGISTRATION REQUIRED To register, please call 201-796-7253 or email dostr116@yahoo.com The goal of any spiritual or religious search is to find true and lasting happiness. The goal of any philosophy is to make sense of reality. Not many people can successfully teach someone how to achieve either goal. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche is that rare kind of teacher who can clearly and simply explain complicated and profound concepts and transmit them to an audience. From his scholarly Buddhist point-of-view, Khenpo boldly explains topics that philosophy professors often steer clear of. He explains the nature of happiness, reality, consciousness, time, reincarnation and karma with examples from philosophy, science, and everyday life. His lectures are perfect for beginners and those interested in Buddhist Philosophy. Khenpo translates profound Tibetan and Sanskrit terminology into simple English phrases that empower the English language to transform enigmatic Buddhist teachings into lessons a Western mind can understand. Long-time Buddhist practitioners can also greatly benefit from his teachings by seeing the concepts they have been contemplating for years in a clear light. Many Buddhists have commented that they didn’t really understand key foundational principles of Dharma until they experienced Khenpo teaching them. There is a suggested donation of $60 per day for the 2-day Urban Retreat, $120 for both days. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. The suggested donation covers the hard costs and Rinpoche receives no income from the door. An offering, or Dana (Sanskrit for generosity), may be made separately to the teacher and is encouraged. Location: To register, please call 201-796-7253 or email dostr116@yahoo.com |
Monday, September 4, 2006 Time TBA
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New York City, NY | Blessing for 9/11 Event description to be announced. Location: For further information regarding this date, please call 201-796-7253
or email dostr116@yahoo.com |
Tuesday, September 5, 2006 Time TBA
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New York City, NY | Dharma Activities For further information regarding this date, please call 201-796-7253
or email dostr116@yahoo.com |
Wednesday, September 6, 2006 Time TBA
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New York City, NY | Dharma Activities For further information regarding this date, please call 201-796-7253
or email dostr116@yahoo.com |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Thursday, September 7, 2006 7:00 to
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Seattle, Washington | Travel Day - Arrive (no public teaching) For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Friday, September 8, 2006 7:00 to
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Seattle, Washington | Introduction to The Buddha Path—The Way of True Happiness "The Buddha Path" is a compendium of the teachings contained within the Dzogchen Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. This powerful practice book authored by Khenpo Choga Rinpoche contains the secrets to obtain true happiness in life. This enlightening introductory lecture will present the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and meditation as adapted to the Western mind, with lessons in how to apply this timeless wisdom to our current lives and world situation. In addition Khenpo Choga will lead us in Buddhist chanting and meditation practices. Location: The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Saturday, September 9, 2006 7:00 to
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Port Townsend, Washington | Travel Day - Arrive (no public teaching) For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Sunday, September 10, 2006 7:00 to
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Port Townsend, Washington | Buddha Nature - The Path to Inner Peace and Vast Awakening Event description to be announced. Location: The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Monday, September 11, 2006 7:00 to
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Eastsound, Orcas Island, Washington | Evening Dharma Teaching Event description to be announced. Location: The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Tuesday, September 12, 2006 6:30 to
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Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington | Evening Dharma Teaching Event description to be announced. Location: The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
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Vashon Island, Washington | Travel Day - Arrive (no public teaching) For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Thursday, September 14, 2006 7:00 to
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Vashon Island, Washington | The Nature of Mind is True Happiness - an Antidote to Our Current World Situation All beings have a tendency to believe in their own thinking, causing a blind grasping to beliefs, leading us away from true happiness into suffering. Collectively this leads us into stress and conflict, and away from world peace. Yet if our natural tendency to seek happiness becomes vast and compassionate, it transforms into the mind of enlightenment, or true happiness. Tonight Khenpo Choga will address such fundamental life questions as, "Does ‘I’ really exist?”, "What is the nature of thinking and karma?" and “How to apply this timeless wisdom in our current world situation”. In addition, Khenpo Choga will lead us in Buddhist chanting and meditation practices. Location: Contact us for Directions The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
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Friday, September 15, 2006 7:00 to
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Portland, Oregon | "I" Does Not Exist: Dzogchen Institute ~ Portland Chapter is happy to present Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche giving a Dharma teaching on self, reincarnation and karma. These teachings are suitable for anyone who has interest in decreasing suffering and increasing happiness and peace for oneself and others. Location: There is a suggested donation of $20 at the door. The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Saturday, September 16, 2006 12:30 to
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Portland, Oregon | Dharma Teaching in Tibetan Language The Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association and Dzogchen Institute ~ Portland Chapter are happy to present Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche giving a Dharma teaching in Tibetan Language for the Portland Tibetan Community. These teachings are suitable for anyone who understands Tibetan and has an interest in decreasing suffering and increasing happiness and peace for oneself and others. Location: There is no entry fee, the teachings are given freely. An offering to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
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Saturday, September 16, 2006 7:00 PM until late
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Salem, Oregon | The Buddha Path - Perfect Happiness "The Buddha Path" is a compendium of the teachings contained within the Dzogchen Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. This powerful practice book authored by Khenpo Choga Rinpoche contains the secrets to obtain true happiness in life. This enlightening introductory lecture will present the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and meditation as adapted to the Western mind, with lessons in how to apply this timeless wisdom to our current lives and world situation. In addition, Khenpo Choga will lead us in Buddhist chanting and meditation practices. Location: There is a suggested donation of $20 at the door. The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Sunday, September 17, 2006 2:00 to
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Eugene, Oregon | The Buddha's First Teaching The Four Truths of Enlightened Beings, also known as "The Four Noble Truths" are the Buddha's first teaching given after attaining perfect Enlightenment. They are the cornerstone of Buddhist teaching in all traditions of Buddhism. In a few sentences these truths encompass the whole of the Buddhist path from start to finish and lead to the vast teachings, profound meaning and specific practices of Buddhism. The five original students of the Buddha who heard these teachings in person each attained the enlightened level of "Arhat" on the spot, simply on the basis of hearing, understanding and realizing these teachings immediately in the presence of the perfectly Enlightened Buddha. Buddhists, aspiring Buddhists, or people interested in Buddhism should understand the teaching of the four truths, and most importantly should understand how these teachings constantly relate to their practice of Buddhism and their daily states of mind. Location: This teaching is open to the public. Admission is free but donations are needed and appreciated. For more information please contact the Dzogchen Dharma Center: |
Monday, September 18, 2006
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Eugene, Oregon | Dharma Activities (no public teaching) |
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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Eugene, Oregon | Dharma Activities (no public teaching) |
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
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Eugene, Oregon | Dharma Activities (no public teaching) |
Thursday, September 21, 2006
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Eugene, Oregon | Dharma Activities (no public teaching) |
Friday, September 22, 2006
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Eugene, Oregon | Dharma Activities (no public teaching) |
Saturday, September 23, 2006 12:00 Noon to
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Eugene, Oregon | Lineage, The life of all living Buddhist traditions is based on a lineage of Enlightened Wisdom descending from the Buddha through certain individuals to the present day. The spiritual path of Buddhism is inseparable from a relation with this lineage and with a teacher. But the idea of such a beneficial wisdom lineage seems abstract to many people. Likewise, many people new to Buddhism have never had a spiritual teacher, and do not know how to relate to such a teacher or what to expect from such a relationship. Location: This teaching is open to the public. Admission is free but donations are needed and appreciated. Space is limited and pre-registration is requested. To register or for more information please contact the Dzogchen Dharma Center: |
Saturday, September 23, 2006 ~2:00 to
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Eugene, Oregon | Guru Padmasambhava Puja A Puja, or Buddhist ceremony, of Guru Padmasambhava, who accomplished the difficult task of establishing Buddhism in Tibet in the 8th Century AD. Guests at this event are encouraged to participate in the ceremony by reading the text and making Buddhist prayers and aspirations. Location: This teaching is open to the public. Admission is free but donations are needed and appreciated. Space is limited and pre-registration is requested. To register or for more information please contact the Dzogchen Dharma Center: |
Sunday, September 24, 2006 11:00 AM to
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Eugene, Oregon | Understanding the True Meaning of Renunciation in Buddhism Many people think spiritual renunciation means "leaving" society, forsaking care for oneself and abandoning the care and responsibility for others' happiness in order to pursue a higher spiritual goal. But Buddhist renuniciation is directed entirely toward the renunciation, decrease and elimination of one's own negative thinking, tendencies and habits. In this teaching Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will discuss the correct understanding of renunciation, and the value of renunciation on the spiritual path. This teaching is particularly connected with the Vajrakilaya Puja/Ceremony which will follow later in the afternoon. Location: This teaching is open to the public. Admission is free but donations are needed and appreciated. Space is limited and pre-registration is requested. To register or for more information please contact the Dzogchen Dharma Center: |
Sunday, September 24, 2006 ~3:00 PM to
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Eugene, Oregon | Vajrakilaya Puja A Puja is a Buddhist ceremony. Vajrakilaya is Buddha manifesting particularly the enlightened qualities of the complete reversal & utter destruction of ignorance and of negativity, which as are synonymous & synchronous with the complete expansion and revelation of wisdom and compassion that is Buddha. Vajrakilaya was one of the main practices that Padmasambhava transmitted to his students. The practice of Vajrakilaya has great significance in that it is what Padmasambhava last performed in Nepal before his triumphant arrival and victorious introduction of Buddhism from India to Tibet in the 8th century AD. Guests at this event are encouraged to participate in the ceremony by reading the text and making Buddhist prayers and aspirations. Location: This teaching is open to the public. Admission is free but donations are needed and appreciated. Space is limited and pre-registration is requested. To register or for more information please contact the Dzogchen Dharma Center: |
Monday, September 25, 2006
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Eugene, Oregon | Dharma Activities (no public teaching) |
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
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Eugene, Oregon | Dharma Activities (no public teaching) |
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
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Eugene, Oregon | Dharma Activities (no public teaching) |
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Thursday, September 28, 2006
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Boise, Idaho | Travel Day - Arrive (no public teaching) For further information regarding this date, |
Friday, September 29, 2006 7:00 to
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Boise, Idaho | Vajrayana: The Swift Path to Enlightenment Location: A $30.00 donation is requested. No pre-registration required. The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, |
Saturday, September 30, 2006 10:00 AM to
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Boise, Idaho | The Advanced Teachings of the Dzogchen Tantras Seminar Schedule: Location: $60 for the full seminar (includes lunch). Pre-registration is required. To register, please visit www.DzogchenIdaho.net or call 208-345-3032. The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, |
Saturday, September 30, 2006 8:00 PM
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Payette, Idaho | Fire Puja This joyous fire puja, or fire ceremony, is a way for participants to practice generosity to all Buddhas, and in doing so, create benefits for all sentient beings, including themselves. You are welcome to bring your own offerings to offer into the fire or make a financial contribution to the organizers who will be buying substantial offerings. All offerings must be clean and new. Typical offerings include beneficial substances such as dry fruit, nuts, beans, grains, medicinal herbs, incense and amritas. New bottles of cooking oil, wine and liquor are also often offered. If you are not sure about an item you'd like to offer, please check with the organizers. The ceremony includes spontaneous singing, dancing, and drumming. Bring: warm clothes, a cushion or folding chair to sit on, a blanket or ground cover, and snacks and drinks for yourself, a drum or other musical instruments. Location: The ceremony is given freely, but your donation to help purchase the offerings for the puja will help defray the expenses of the organizers and is excellent merit. Offering dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, |
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Sunday, October 1, 2006 6:30 to
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Golden, Colorado | The Heart of True Happiness - Sun Evening, Part 1 of 2 Our thinking has a natural tendency to avoid suffering and seek happiness, but most of the time we find suffering instead of happiness. Why does this happen? How can we find true happiness? H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will address such fundamental life questions as, "Who am I?", "What is happiness?", and will introduce us to methods through which we can find true happiness and attain enlightenment in this very lifetime. This is a two evening teaching cycle, so one must attend the first teaching on Sunday evening to attend the second teaching on Monday evening. It's okay to attend only on Sunday evening, but recommended that you attend both evenings so that you can hear the entire teaching. Location: The suggested donation is $35 per evening, but no one will be turned away. The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Monday, October 2, 2006 6:30 to
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Golden, Colorado | The Heart of True Happiness - Mon Evening, Part 2 of 2 Our thinking has a natural tendency to avoid suffering and seek happiness, but most of the time we find suffering instead of happiness. Why does this happen? How can we find true happiness? H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will address such fundamental life questions as, "Who am I?", "What is happiness?", and will introduce us to methods through which we can find true happiness and attain enlightenment in this very lifetime. This is a two evening teaching cycle, so one must attend the first teaching on Sunday evening to attend the second teaching on Monday evening. It's okay to attend only on Sunday evening, but recommended that you attend both evenings so that you can hear the entire teaching. Location: The suggested donation is $35 per evening, but no one will be turned away. The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Tuesday, October 3, 2006 6:30 to
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Boulder, Colorado | Cutting Through the Root of Confusion What is confusion? Where does it come from? Why do we continue have so many doubts after years of spiritual practice? In this lecture H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will help us to find the root of our confusion and cut through it. Location: The suggested donation for the evening is $35, but no one will be turned away. The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Wednesday, October 4, 2006 6:30 to
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Longmont, Colorado | World Peace Fire Puja This joyous fire puja, or fire ceremony, is a way for participants to practice generosity to all Buddhas, and in doing so, create benefits for all sentient beings, including themselves. You are welcome to bring your own offerings to offer into the fire or make a financial contribution to the organizers who will be buying substantial offerings. All offerings must be clean and new. Typical offerings include beneficial substances such as dry fruit, nuts, beans, grains, medicinal herbs, incense and amritas. New bottles of cooking oil, wine and liquor are also often offered. If you are not sure about an item you'd like to offer, please check with the organizers. The ceremony includes spontaneous singing, dancing, and drumming. Bring: warm clothes, a cushion or folding chair to sit on, a blanket or ground cover, and snacks and drinks for yourself, a drum or other musical instruments. Location: The ceremony is given freely, but your donation to help purchase the offerings for the puja will help defray the expenses of the organizers and is excellent merit. Offering dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
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Thursday, October 5, 2006
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Sausalito, California | Travel Day - Dharma Activities (no public teaching) For further information regarding this date, please visit the Dzogchen Buddha Institute website, or contact: |
Friday, October 6, 2006 6:00 to
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San Anselmo, California | ----------- REGISTRATION REQUIRED -----------
All the vast teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni are included within the central practices of the bodhisattva, those of cultivating the motivation of bodhicitta and practicing the Six Paramitas (the Six Transcendental Perfections). In this suburban non-residential retreat held over a three-day period, His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will lead a small group in practice sessions from his book The Buddha Path and provide extensive commentary and interactive discussion on how we can generate pure aspiration and practice the Six Transcendental Perfections of generosity, discipline, patience, diligence, meditation, and knowledge.
The teaching will be given in English. |
Saturday, October 7, 2006 11:00 AM to
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San Anselmo, California | ----------- REGISTRATION REQUIRED ----------- Full attendance at Day 1 is required to attend Day 2. Scroll-up to entry for Day 1 of the retreat to read the full retreat description and how to register. |
Sunday, October 8, 2006 11:00 AM to
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San Anselmo, California | ----------- REGISTRATION REQUIRED ----------- Full attendance at Day 2 is required to attend Day 3. Scroll-up to entry for Day 1 of the retreat to read the full retreat description and how to register. |
Monday, October 9, 2006
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Sausalito, California | Dharma Activities (no public teaching) For further information regarding this date, please visit the Dzogchen Buddha Institute website, or contact: |
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 6:30 to
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San Rafael, California | ----------- REGISTRATION REQUIRED ----------- As Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche often remarks, “everything has a lineage.” The power of all living Buddhist traditions is based on wisdom lineages of profound teacher-to-student relationships that connect the Buddhist students living today directly with Buddha Shakyamuni. For over 40 years the Buddha traveled and transmitted Dharma teachings to countless students who in turn became teachers of Dharma. Over the ensuing centuries, amazing masters and diligent practitioners have carried wisdom lineages forward, perpetuating them for the benefit of all beings. The spiritual path of Buddhism is inseparable from the heart-connection between a student and a kind root master. The devotion-mind that is nurtured by a student becomes the path by which that student realizes their own primordial awareness, their true nature.
To register and for a more detailed description of the Oct 10th Dharma talk, please visit the Dzogchen Buddha Institute website. For further information regarding this retreat, please contact: |
Wednesday, October 11, 2006 7:00 to
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Sausalito, California | Private Teaching and Sangha Meeting
For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
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Thursday, October 12, 2006
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Los Angeles, California | Travel Day - Arrive (no public teaching) |
Friday, October 13, 2006 7:30 PM
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West Los Angeles, California | How to Bring Buddhist Teachings into Everyday Life - Part 1 of 2 Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche from the Dzogchen Monastery (located in Dzogchen, Kham, Tibet) will give a Dharma talk on how to bring Buddhist teachings into one's everyday life. Talks and practices will be in English, and will encompass teachings passed down from the Buddha through a lineage of Tibetan Buddhist Masters. These teachings are suitable for anyone interested. This is a two-part teaching on Friday and Saturday and participants are encouraged to attend both days, but you are welcome to attend only one day. Location: Directions: There is a suggested donation of $20-35 at the door. The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. Call 310-234-3457 or email with any questions of if you would be intersted in helping out at the teachings: inkblot185@hotmail.com |
Saturday, October 14, 2006 10:00 AM
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West Los Angeles, California | How to Bring Buddhist Teachings into Everyday Life - Part 2 of 2 Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche from the Dzogchen Monastery (located in Dzogchen, Kham, Tibet) will give a Dharma talk on how to bring Buddhist teachings into one's everyday life. Talks and practices will be in English, and will encompass teachings passed down from the Buddha through a lineage of Tibetan Buddhist Masters. These teachings are suitable for anyone interested. This is a two-part teaching on Friday and Saturday and participants are encouraged to attend both days, but you are welcome to attend only one day. Location: Directions: There is a suggested donation of $20-35 at the door. The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. Call 310-234-3457 or email with any questions of if you would be intersted in helping out at the teachings: inkblot185@hotmail.com |
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Sunday, October 15, 2006 7:00 to
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Orange, California | Tibetan Teachings on Meditation and the Mind in Everyday Life This event includes a Dharma talk by Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche as well as questions and answers with Chapman students. Talk, in English, and practices will encompass teachings passed down from Tibetan Buddhist Masters, and are suitable for anyone interested. Rinpoche was born and raised in Tibet and is recognized as the reincarnation of the enlightened master Gedun Chopel. He began studying Buddhism at the age of five and received teachings from forty-two Buddhist masters. He is both a scholar and meditation master with over thirty-five years of intensive Dharma training—seven of those years spent in secluded cave retreat. He is a thirty-third generation Dzogchen lineage holder, a professor of Dzogchen Shri Singha University, and founder of numerous Dharma Centers within the Dzogchen Shri Singha International organization. Sponsored by the Chapman University Sociology Dept.; Honors Program; and the Chapman University Shambhala Student Meditation Group and Chapman Chapter of Students for a Free Tibet. Location: The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Monday, October 16, 2006 Time TBA
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Anaheim, California | Maya Teaching at Disneyland Event description to be announced. Location: For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Tueday, October 17, 2006 7:30 PM
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Santa Ana, California | Finding Peace in the Midst of Turmoil This is a private event, not open to the public. The San Clemente chapter of Mothers Against Methamphetamines is honored to present His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche who will be speaking about how families who face challenging and tumultuous situations can best approach their problems with equanimity and inner peace. Khenpo will welcome Q&A discussion with participants. Location: The Phoenix House Recovery Home of Orange County For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
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San Diego, California | Travel Day - Arrive (no public teaching) For further information regarding this date, please call: |
Thursday, October 19, 2006 6:00 PM to late evening
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Encinitas, California | Fire Puja This joyous fire puja, or fire ceremony, is a way for participants to practice generosity to all Buddhas, and in doing so, create benefits for all sentient beings, including themselves. You are welcome to bring your own offerings to offer into the fire or make a financial contribution to the organizers who will be buying substantial offerings. All offerings must be clean and new. Typical offerings include beneficial substances such as dry fruit, nuts, beans, grains, medicinal herbs, incense and amritas. New bottles of cooking oil, wine and liquor are also often offered. If you are not sure about an item you'd like to offer, please check with the organizers. The ceremony includes spontaneous singing, dancing, and drumming. Bring: warm clothes, a cushion or folding chair to sit on, a blanket or ground cover, and snacks and drinks for yourself, a drum or other musical instruments. Location: Get Map & Directions to beach parking lot entrance at 4th St & C St The ceremony is given freely, but your donation to help purchase the offerings for the puja will help defray the expenses of the organizers and is excellent merit. Offering dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please call: |
Friday, October 20, 2006 7:00 to
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San Diego, California | Who Are You? Location: The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please call: |
Saturday, October 21, 2006 7:00 to
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San Diego, California | The Mind's Capacity Location: The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please call: |
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Sunday, October 22, 2006 7:30 to
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Tucson, Arizona | The Heart of True Happiness Our thinking has a natural tendency to avoid suffering and seek happiness, but most of the time we find suffering instead of happiness. Why does this happen? How can we find true happiness? H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will address such fundamental life questions as, "Who am I?", "What is happiness?", and will introduce us to methods through which we can find true happiness and attain enlightenment in this very lifetime. Location: The suggested donation is $20, but no one will be turned away. The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers and is greatly appreciated. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Monday, October 23, 2006 6:00 to
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Tucson, Arizona | Cutting Through the Root of Confusion What is confusion? Where does it come from? Why do we continue have so many doubts after years of spiritual practice? In this lecture H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will help us to find the root of our confusion and cut through it. Location: The suggested donation is $20, but no one will be turned away. The teachings are given freely, but your donation at the door will help defray the tour expenses of the organizers and is greatly appreciated. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
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Las Vegas, Nevada | Dharma Activities (no public teaching) For further information regarding this date, please contact:
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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
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Las Vegas, Nevada | Dharma Activities (no public teaching) For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Thursday, October 26, 2006
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Las Vegas, Nevada | Dharma Activities (no public teaching) For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
Friday, October 27, 2006 7:00 to
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Boulder City, Nevada | Self-Healing With Wisdom Power The Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation, U.S.A. presents Dharma teachings by Tibetan Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. Location: Admission is free but a suggested donation of $20 at the door for each teaching would be greatly appreciated. Reservations are required as space is limited. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For directions and reservations, please contact: |
Saturday, October 28, 2006 1:00 to
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Las Vegas, Nevada | Stress Reduction Through Loving Kindness and Compassion The Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation, U.S.A. presents Dharma teachings by Tibetan Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. Location: Admission is free but a suggested donation of $20 at the door for each teaching would be greatly appreciated. Reservations are required as space is limited. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For directions and reservations, please contact: |
Sunday, October 29, 2006 1:30 to
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Las Vegas, Nevada | Using the Buddha’s Teachings to Eliminate Anger The Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation, U.S.A. presents Dharma teachings by Tibetan Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. Location: Admission is free but a suggested donation of $20 at the door for each teaching would be greatly appreciated. Reservations are required as space is limited. A separate offering of dana (generosity) to the teacher is traditional but not required. For directions and reservations, please contact: |
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Sunday, 10:00 AM to
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Portland, Oregon | Dharma Teaching in Tibetan Language The Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association and Dzogchen Institute ~ Portland Chapter are happy to present Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche giving a morning Dharma teaching in Tibetan Language for the Portland Tibetan Community. These teachings are suitable for anyone who understands Tibetan and has an interest in decreasing suffering and increasing happiness and peace for oneself and others. Location: There is no entry fee, the teachings are given freely. An offering to the teacher is traditional but not required. For further information regarding this date, please contact: |
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