2008: TEACHING: OCTOBER 18th and 19th

Mind and Meditation:
A Continuation of the Thirty-Five Pieces of Heartfelt Advice

Khenpo Chopel Rinpochè

Organized by Charlottesville Drikung Kagyu Sangha
Graciously Hosted by Ligmincha
313 2nd St. SE, Downtown Charlottesville
October 18th and 19th
9AM-12PM & 2PM-5PM

This teaching will be a continuation of the teaching given in April by Rinpochè, and will cover the meditation section of “Thirty-Five Pieces of Heartfelt Advice.” The text covers a wide range of topics from the “outer preliminaries” to basic instruction on Mahamudra, the most advanced meditation technique in the Kagyu tradition. The text was composed Rigdzin Chödrak, the first incarnation of His Holiness Chungtsang Rinpochè and a reincarnation of the great Mahasiddha Saraha, in the 17th century.

Khenpo Chopel Rinpochè is known to be gentle, genuine, and direct in teaching style. Khenpo Rinpochè has spent many years studying with some of the most accomplished masters in Tibet, especially Pachung Rinpochè and his successor Gelong Rinpoché. Khenpo Rinpoche ordained under their guidance and spent many years studying with them at Drikung Thil and serving as Chant Master there as well. Rinpochè is now one of the Spiritual Directors of the Tibetan Mediation Center in Maryland

The Ordained and the Dharma are supported by generosity alone. Therefore, a donation of $50 per day, or more, is beneficial for them as well as your own accumulation of merit. If you are interested in learning and unable to pay, we encourage you to attend and support the dharma in other ways.

If you are interested or would like more information please contact Charlottesville Ratna Shri Sangha at cvilledharma@gmail.com or call 434-296-1897.

Joyfully Serving Others: A Commentary on The 37 Boddhistattva Practices

Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche

Organized by Charlottesville Drikung Kagyu Sangha

Graciously Hosted by Ligmincha

313 2nd St. SE, Downtown Charlottesville

August 9^th and 10^th

9AM-12PM & 2PM-5PM

The 37 Bodhisattva Practices is a text composed in the fourteenth century by the Buddhist hermit, Ngulchu Thogme, in order to succinctly describe the way a Bodhisattva, one who works for the benefit of others, conducts themselves in the world. This text provides simple and clear advice to spiritual aspirants of all traditions and backgrounds while remaining solidly grounded in the wisdom of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche is an experienced scholar and Buddhist practioner. He is known for his light-hearted style and practical advice for applying complex Buddhist teachings to one’s daily life. Khenpo-la has spent many years studying at Samye Monastery and Chang-Chub Ling in India and quickly excelled in his study at the monastic universities. Khenpo-la has been studying English for many years and is now fluent in English Language and American Culture.

The Ordained and the Dharma are supported by generosity alone. Therefore, a donation of $50 per day, or more, is beneficial for them and your own accumulation of merit. If your interested in learning and unable to pay, we encourage you to attend and support the dharma in other ways.

If you are interested or would like more information please contact Charlottesville Ratna Shri Sangha at cvilledharma@gmail.com or call 434-296-1897. Visit our website at http://drigungsangha.blogspot.com/.

Teaching in April 2008

Thirty-Five Pieces of Heartfelt Advice
Khenpo Choepel Rinpoche


April 26 and 27th
9:30 am-12:30 am and 2:30 pm-5:30pm

Livity Yoga and Fitness Center
609 E Market St Suite 209Charlottesville, VA 22902
(Located in the Old Michie Building, across from downtown police station)

Rigdzin Chödrak, the first incarnation of His Holiness Chungtsang Rinpoche and a reincarnation of the great Mahasiddha Saraha, composed “Thirty-five Pieces of Heartfelt Advice” for both beginners and more advanced students. The text covers a wide variety of topics from the standard “outer preliminaries” to technical advice on meditative practice. This teaching will be divided into three sections, and Khenpo Choepel Rinpoche will cover the first sections of this text, and will return to complete the text at a later date.

Khenpo Choepel Rinpoche has recently arrived from Nepal and Tibet where he was a well respected scholar and practitioner. Rinpoche holds both the title of Khenpo, equivalent to a doctor of divinity, and Umzey, chant master at Drikung Thil Monastery, the traditional seat of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. Khenpo currently resides at the Tibetan Meditation Center in Fredrick, MD.

These teachings are offered freely and for the sake of all beings; however the ordained and the dharma are supported by generosity alone. If one is able to give $50 a day, that is excellent, if not, the most important thing to do is to attend.

To register please contact Jessica Dennison at cvilledharma@gmail.com or 434-971-6852


Livity Yoga and Fitness Center
609 E MarketStreet Suite 209
Charlottesville VA 22902

directions to Livity Yoga

Teaching in March 2008

Clarifying the View

further teachings from Introduction to the Middle Way
(Chandrakīrti’s Madhyamakāvatāra)


Friday, March 14th
7 to 9 pm

Sat & Sun March 15th and 16th
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm


Teachings held at:
1921 Ridgetop Drive, Charlottesville

Space is limited. Please register early.
To register call Kirby Moore at (434) 465-0603
email mkirbymoore@gmail.com

Weekend program will be offered by Dr. Hun Lye, a native of Malaysia. Born and raised in a Buddhist environment, Dr. Lye also has a doctoral degree in Buddhist studies from the University of Virginia. He has received teachings and trainings from a wide range of teachers of various traditions but primarily grounds his practice in the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Over the past nine years, he has taught at Buddhist centers, temples and monasteries in Asia and in the US. Dr. Lye also leads study and pilgrimage trips to Central Tibet. He is currently on the faculty of Warren Wilson College.

Suggested donation: $10 Fri night, $35/day Sat & Sun
(really, this is only a suggestion)Donations go to Drikung Til monastery in Tibet

Teaching in April

Vajrayogini Empowerment

Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche


Ligmincha Institute (Downtown)
313 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville
April 5th and 6th
9AM-12PM & 2PM-5PM

Vajrayogini is a tantric deity associated with abandonment and triumph over ignorance. Vajrayogini contains all the excellent qualities of all the Buddhas, and her sadanha is a means to accomplishing the perfect realization of wisdom and compassion.

Drupon Thinley Ningpo has studied Buddhist philosophy for many years, and was well-respected as the monastery disciplinarian for several years at Jangchub Ling, the main Drikung Kagyu monastery in exile in India. After this, he accomplished the traditional three-year retreat at Almora, India, during which he studied and practiced the Five-fold Path of Mahamudra and the Six Yogas of Naropa. He was awarded the title "Drupon," or retreat master based on these accomplishments. Drupon is the Retreat Master for Phuntsok Dargye Ling, the retreat center for the Tibetan Meditation Center in Fredrick, Maryland.

This sadhana is a highest yoga tantra and serious commitment is required; therefore only one who has formally taken refuge with a lama, has a understanding of Buddhist and some tantric philosophy, and who is dedicated to the entire stay of the retreat is eligible to attend.

Suggested Donation: $100 (really, only a suggestion)

To register please contact Jessica Dennison
at cvilledharma@gmail.com or 434-971-6852

Group Practice

Green Tara Practice

Practice of Green Tara Deity Yoga

10:00 am
at the Sanctuary

Green Tara meets the 1st and 3rd Saturdays and the 2nd and 4th Sundays
each month

Current Happenings

Continued from last year. . . .

The Way of Living and Liberation
A Complete Guide to the Buddhist Path

Discussion Group:
The Way of Living and Liberation.
(not yet formally published)

Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche’s newest book a commentary
on The Jewel Treasury of Advice.


“This book contains the complete teachings of Buddhism,from the very basic, up to the very profound trainings of the Mahayana and Vajrayana systems… The text is based on the ground of the Six Perfections,which are generosity, ethical discipline, patience, perseverance, meditative concentration and wisdom mind… The practice of all these teachings, step by step,will lead us one day to bear the fruit of complete enlightenment.”
-Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang

OPEN TO ALL
Facillitated byJanet Evergreen and Wes Hubbard of the Charlottesville Ratna Shri Sangha

All proceeds sent to TMC for building of the retreat center

The group will meet every other Sunday from 6 to 8 pm
Feb 24th, Mar 9th, 23rd, Apr 6th, 20th, May 4th, 18th
To register call Kirby Moore (434) 465-0603
Email: mkirbymoore@gmail.com