July Events: Khenpo Tenkyong

Dear Dharma Friends, Here are the events for July at KTC SoCal! Join us in July for a Guide to a wise Daily Meditation practice with Khenpo Tenkyong. We will continue our regular schedule with: • Nyungne Talk and Discussion with Daniel Kane • Lama Adam Berner’s teachings on “On the Wings of Wisdom and Compassion” • Lama Kathy Wesley’s ongoing book study of Mingyur Rinpoche’s “Joyful Wisdom” • Mindfulness Meditation classes on the first and third Saturdays of the month We look forward to another month of practice, reflection, and deepening our understanding together. Yours in Dharma, KTC SoCal

• July 3 | Nyungne Talk and Discussion with Daniel Kane
• July 5 | Mindfulness Mediation
• July 10 | Lama Adam – On the Wings of Wisdom and Compassion
• July 17 | Lama Kathy – Joyful Wisdom Book Study
• July 19 | Mindfulness Mediation
• July 24 | Khenpo Tenkyong – Guide to a wise Daily Meditation
• July 31 | Chenrezig Practice

July 3 Nyungne Talk and Discussion with Daniel Kane

Join us for a Talk and Discussion with Daniel on the benefits of Nyungne, a powerful practice of purification and fasting in Tibetan Buddhism. Learn more about its transformative effects and how it can deepen your spiritual journey.

July 5 & July 19 Mindfulness Meditation Classes

Join Dr. Charles Dawes, senior meditation practitioner and KTC SoCal Board member, first and third Saturdays in Desert Hot Springs for instruction on practicing mindfulness meditation. Classes are held at 11 am, Hidden Springs Country Club, Community Center Clubhouse, 14912 Yerxa Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Classes are free, open to all, reservations not required.

July 10 Lama Adam – On the Wings of Wisdom and Compassion

Most of us begin meditation by learning to let go.  Through practices such as calm-abiding meditation, we notice thoughts and concepts and then repeatedly train to let them go.  This is a partial path to the rich experience of awakening, though, as our daily lives continually demonstrate that, in fact, there are plenty of things we do need to pick up.  Discerning what is to be adopted and how to do so is, in many ways, the territory of Lojong, or “mind training”, which is best known for its hallmark practice of taking and sending (tong-len) and its list of 59 pithy slogans.  This series of interactive discussions will explore the Lojong teachings found in Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche’s Great Path of Awakening, as expanded on by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in his book Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness.  With guided practice and lively discussion, we’ll extend our understanding of the relationship between compassion and non-conceptuality, and why they are considered to be like the two wings of a bird; both necessary for us to take flight.

July 17 Lama Kathy Wesley – Joyful Wisdom Book Study

Lama Kathy Wesley will teach Joyful Wisdom, which addresses the timeless anxiety problem in our everyday lives. “From the 2,500-year-old perspective of Buddhism,” Rinpoche writes, “every chapter in human history could be described as an ‘age of anxiety.’ The anxiety we feel now has been part of the human condition for centuries.” So what do we do? Escape or succumb? Both routes inevitably lead to more complications and problems in our lives. “Buddhism,” he says, “offers a third option. We can look directly at the disturbing emotions and other problems we experience as stepping stones to freedom. Instead of rejecting or surrendering to them, we can befriend them, working through them to reach an enduring authentic experience of our inherent Wisdom, confidence, clarity, and joy.”

July 24 Khenpo Tenkyong – Guide to a wise Daily Meditation practice

Khenpo Tenkyong will give an insightful exploration into the art of wise daily meditation. Drawing from Buddha’s teachings, discover practical insights to integrate mindfulness seamlessly into your everyday life. Explore the essence of meditation as a transformative tool for modern living. Khenpo Tenkyong will share key elements for a sustainable meditation routine, emphasizing consistency, mindfulness in action, and unwavering focus amidst life’s distractions.

July 31 Chenrezig Practice

Chenrezig‘s practice is a profound meditation that cultivates compassion and lovingkindness. It is open to all and will be in English and Tibetan. We encourage everyone to participate and experience its transformative effects.  Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara, embodies compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. Through this practice, we tap into the limitless wellspring of compassion and extend it to all sentient beings. It is a beautiful opportunity to nurture our hearts, deepen our connection with others, and bring positive change into the world. Regardless of your experience or familiarity with the practice, we welcome you to join us.

ZOOM starts at 6:15 PM PST with a 15-minute silent meditation; regular teaching begins at 6:30. Please be mindful when entering at that time. We encourage you to keep your video on as much as you’re comfortable. Seeing each other’s faces helps create a sense of presence and connection in the space we’re sharing today.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81574392660

Phone
+1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 815 7439 2660

Ask questions via chat and keep them concise and to the point. If you have more in-depth questions, we can arrange an interview with the teacher.

Inspirational Quote:

Sit for a short time; then take a break, a very short break of about thirty seconds or a minute. But be mindful of whatever you do, and do not lose your presence and its natural ease. Then alert yourself and sit again. If you do many short sessions like this, your breaks will often make your meditation more real and more inspiring; they will take the clumsy, irksome rigidity, solemnity, and unnaturalness out of your practice and bring you more and more focus and ease.

Gradually, through this interplay of breaks and sitting, the barrier between meditation and everyday life will crumble, the contrast between them will dissolve, and you will find yourself increasingly in your natural pure presence, without distraction.

Then, as Dudjom Rinpoche used to say: “Even though the meditator may leave the meditation, the meditation will not leave the meditator.

DUDJOM RINPOCHE

Teaching Link:
How Can I Meditate in a Fast-Paced Urban Life? — Ask Mingyur Rinpoche