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Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche’s Spring 2019 Visit

Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche, the reincarnate lama of Nechung Monastery in Dharamsala, India & Lhasa, Tibet, and the head of Nechung Drayang Ling in Hawai’i will return to the temple in March. During this visit, Choktrul Rinpoche will present several weekends of detailed teachings on Buddhist philosophy & practice. One day will focus on the “Basics of Buddhist Meditation” for beginners, with Q&A and discussion sessions. Rinpoche will also continue with the practices outlined in the 2nd part of the temple practice book. During his Fall, 2018 visit, he covered the 1st half of the book Refuge & Bodhicitta, Offerings, the meditation & mantra recitation of Shakyamuni Buddha, Manjushri, and Avalokitesvara. Join us!

Teachings will continue from the temple practice text, beginning with the Tara meditation & Praises of the 21 Taras. Tara symbolizes enlightened activity, her practice produces both ordinary & extraordinary accomplishments, helps eliminate obstacles and fulfills wishes & aspirations.

Course Fees: $75/day includes lunch/Weekends: $150 includes lunch. A limited number of rooms are available in the Temple Guest House, please inquire.

Please register in advance — call: 808.928.8539 / email: nechung@nechung.org

Thursday, March 7
10:00 am

Tibetan New Year Celebration

1st day of the 2nd first lunar month. Prayer service and potluck lunch.

Sunday, March 10
10:00 am — 4:00 pm

Basics of Buddhist Meditation

Q&A and discussion.

Saturday & Sunday, March 16-17
10:00 am — 4:00 pm

Commentary on Tara Practice & Praises of 21 Taras

Saturday & Sunday, March 23-24
10:00 am — 4:00 pm

35 Confessional Buddhas, Auspicious Long Life Prayers, Dedication Verses

35 Confessional Buddhas, also call “Sutra of the 3 Heaps” (a) names of the 35 buddhas, b) declaration of non-virtue, c) rejoicing in goodness of oneself & others, is an important recitation for purification.

Auspicious & Long Life prayers for good fortune and longevity. Dedication verses to close a session by sharing the goodness & merit generated from one’s practice for the well–being and enlightenment of all.

Saturday & Sunday, March 30-31
10:00 am — 4:00 pm

Vajrasattva “Je-Nang” Initiation, Explanation of Visualization and Meditation

Vajrasattva “Je-Nang” Permission Initiation and explanation of the 100 syllable mantra, visualization & meditation for purification of illness, harms & non–virtue. Practice sessions & accumulation of the mantra.

Saturday & Sunday, April 6-7
10:00 am — 4:00 pm

Commentary on the Padmasambhava Guru Yoga & Tsok concise practice

There are many versions of Guru Yoga practices, some are complicated & longer. This practice is a condensed version & more readily accessible.

Every Sunday 10 am - 11:30 am

Four Mandala Tara Practice

This practice is cancelled when there is a teaching program.

Events are located at the Wood Valley Temple.

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