Upcoming Events
Regular Weekly Teachings and Pujas
Regular Monthly Pujas all beginning at 7:00 p.m.
- First Wednesday of each month
Medicine Buddha Puja or Tara Puja on alternating months
- 10th day of the Tibetan Month
Guru Puja with tsok. All are welcome.
- 25th day of the Tibetan Month
Vajra Yogini Puja with tsok
Initiation of Vajra Yogini necessary prerequisite for attendance
Please note that pujas will be cancelled on Sundays and Thursdays due to regular teachings.
Tsok Dates 2010-2011
- Family Dharma Group:
Family Dharma Group, organized by parents meets in the Kalachakra Temple every first Sunday of the month at 10:00 a.m. . A gentle rhythm, dharma activities, songs and a simple snack are offered. Parents and children of all ages are welcome.
Special and Annual Classes
We want to let you know about upcoming special programs at Deer Park for the spring and summer of 2010. Though not all dates and texts to be taught are finalized, please keep these in mind when developing your plans for the coming year.
- Summer 2010
July 7 to July 30: Summer Course 1 - During morning sessions, Venerable Geshe Lhundub Sopa will continue teaching Je Tsong Khapa's Ocean of Reasoning: A Great Commentary on Nagarjuna's Mülamadhyamakakarikã
During afternoon sessions, Jangtse Choje Rinpoche (formerly Khensur Rinpoche) will teach Gyaltsap Darma Rinchen’s Commentary on the Uttaratantra (Tibetan: Theg-pa chen-po rgyud bla-ma'i bstan-bcos).
Summer Details - Housing Options
- Summer 2010
August 16, through August 27: Summer Course 2 - Venerable Geshe Sopa will continue teaching Shantideva's Bodhicaryavatara.
Geshe-la will continue teaching the "Perfection of Wisdom" chapter Geshe-la will teach in English with translation into Mandarin Chinese. Prayers will also be in Chinese. Geshe-la encourages non-Chinese speaking students to attend as well. Pre-registration is not necessary.
Housing Options
Periodic Retreats and Pujas
- Nyung Ne retreat – this is a weekend long fasting retreat held near Sagadawa, the celebration of Sakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana.
- Tara retreat – held for one or two days on weekends, one or more times a year.
- Day of Mindfulness in Spring and Fall
- Other pujas are held on special days such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Birthday, Wheel-turning day, Buddha's Descent from Tushita, and the Anniversary of Je Tsong Khapa’s Parinirvana (Ganden Ngam Cho).
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