Upcoming Events at PPI 2007

Teachings on "Aspiration"

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

NEW DATES -- AUG 22ND - 24TH 2008

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Statue Filling and Consecration

Spring 2008

Keeping a holy object on one's shrine as a source of refuge and blessings is an essential part of many practitioners' home practice. While obtaining the statue itself may not be so complicated, getting it filled and consecrated by a qualified lama so that it is imbued with the blessings of generations of lamas can be more difficult. Gathering the appropriate substances, filling the statues properly, and conducting the consecration puja all take considerable time and effort so Jigme Rinpoche is organizing to consecrate a whole group of statues at once this coming winter. We will also work on preparing the large statues at Ati Ling and Yeshe Ling that need to be consecrated.

Practitioners who already have unconsecrated statues are invited to bring them to PPI in November when preparations for the consecration will begin. IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOUR STATUE COMES WITH ITS OWN PROTECTIVE PACKAGING (INCLUDING COTTON WOOL FOR THE FACE) AND IS CLEARLY LABELLED ON THE BASE AND OUTER PACKAGING WITH YOUR NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS. Everyone is encouraged to help with mantra rolling or other preparation work whenever possible, whether for an hour or so when coming up to PPI or for a whole day -- this is a beautiful meditation, offering and source of merit.

For those who do not have a statue, but wish to purchase one and have it consecrated for their own practice or as an offering for fellow sangha, family members or friends, the Lotus Light store at PPI has a selection, and Rinpoche will be happy to make suggestions for which statue would be most appropriate for a particular individual or household.

The final consecration ceremonies will take place in May 2008, not March, due to changes in Rinpoche's schedule. More details, including the date of the final consecration ceremony, will be posted soon.

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Thursday Teachings & Meditation in Sebastopol

May 1, 8 & 29 ..... June 5, 12 & 26 ..... July 3, 10 & 24

Jigme Rinpoche will be offering teachings in two-hour sessions three Thursdays a month May through July. The first sessions will cover the remainder of the 'Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva' text that was taught last year, and then Rinpoche will move on to another text. All levels of practitioners are welcome, and there will be time for question-answer sessions as well as guided meditations with Rinpoche.

With Rinpoche away for extended periods much of the rest of the year, this program provides an excellent opportunity to make a commitment to regularly hearing teachings, working on implementing them and then returning to the lama for further guidance and feedback. Previous attendance at the Thirty-Seven Practices teachings is not required, but please contact atiling@hotmail.com to request a copy of the text that Rinpoche was using, if you do not already have one.

Admission is free of charge. We are very grateful to Dr Isaac Eliaz and the staff of the Amitabha Clinic for kindly offering the use of the clinic for this event.

Time: 7.00 - 9.00 pm

Venue: Amitabha Clinic, 7064 Corline Court Suite A, Sebastopol, CA 95472.

Please do not call the clinic for information regarding this event; instead, contact us at atiling@hotmail.com. For map and directions, please see www.amitabhaclinic.com/contact.php.

Riwo Sangchod Practice Day -- Sunday May 4th 2008

The practice of Riwo Sangchod (Mountain of Burnt Offerings) has been done every day at the Padmasambhava Peace Institute since we moved here in early 2004, and this spring we will dedicate one whole day to the practice. A Guru Rinpoche practice revealed by Lhatsun Namkhai Jigme in the 17th century, and codified by the late His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche, Riwo Sangchod is very important for purifying any negativities associated with offerings. For example, one might forget to dedicate the merit of an offering made, or not rejoice in one that is received, or even experience resentment or jealousy. During the ritual, we make extensive actual and imagined offerings to the enlightened beings and to all those beings with whom we may have karmic debts. Whether or not we realize it, all of us are in one way or another dependent on the generosity of others, and so this kind of practice can be very valuable for clearing obstacles and increasing mindfulness in how we give and receive, on both a worldly and a dharma level.

No empowerment is required. Jigme Tromge Rinpoche will lead the practice, which will begin at 9.30am and end at 6pm. The daily puja will be incorporated into the day's practice.

There is no charge for joining this day's practice. A simple lunch will be provided as an offering to the sangha. REGISTRATION FOR ALL RETREATANTS IS REQUIRED, TO PLAN FOR LUNCH and for any overnight stays or extra meals: please email atiling@hotmail.com. If anyone wishes to stay overnight on Saturday or Monday, please first phone 707 632 5629 to check availability in the Tara House and to arrange for meals; overnight guests will be charged at sangha rates for room and board.

Nyung Ne Retreat

Saturday 10th -- Sunday 11th May 2008

Jigme Rinpoche will lead the fasting and purification Nyung Ne retreat based on Chenrezig practice. All are welcome to join, regardless of previous practice experience, and no empowerment is required.

The only meal will be lunch on Saturday, and on Sunday retreatants will also not take liquids. Full length prostrations are a part of the practice, and retreatants are in silence throughout the weekend. The format may seem daunting for newcomers, but Jigme Rinpoche's focused, compassionate guidance, the group support, and the natural soothing beauty of the setting will allow retreatants to go through the weekend with joy and inspiration. We look forward to welcoming old sangha members and new for this event, the fourth such held at the Padmasambhava Peace Institute.

If you wish to join the retreat but have any health concerns, please first consult with your medical practitioner if necessary. If you would like to dedicate the weekend as a time for practice with the group but are unable to meet the retreat requirements for some reason, please contact us to discuss alternatives.

The retreat begins 9am on Saturday and ends on Sunday around 5pm. For those traveling from further afield, it is possible to arrive on Friday night.

The cost from Saturday to Sunday will be $45, including one meal (Saturday lunch) and overnight accommodation in dormitory (private rooms at a higher rate are also available) Please call the treasurer on 415-663-9421 to reserve a place for this retreat.

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Throma Retreat

Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th May 2008

Jigme Rinpoche will lead a weekend retreat on the practice of Throma Nagmo, the wrathful Black Dakini. This is a very powerful practice for healing the body, mind and subtle energies by cutting through the obstacles and karmic negativities caused by ego-clinging.

Attendance is possible on a day-only basis for those who are unable to attend the whole weekend. Children of all ages are welcome.

TIME: The retreat will begin on Saturday morning at 9.30am and end on Sunday evening around 5pm.

COSTS: All costs are per person per day including three meals a day, and tsog.

To register, please call the treasurer on 415-663-9421 o arrange payment. Reservations are confirmed only on receipt of payment.

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Sakya Jetsunma Chimey Luding

Teachings on 'Parting from the Four Attachments'

Monday 7th - Wednesday 9th July 2008

We are honored and delighted that Jetsunma will be coming to PPI and offering these wonderful teachings. Sister of His Holiness Sakya Trizin, head of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism, she is a highly respected and accomplished master. See more information on Jetsunma here. More details of this event to follow soon.

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