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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://www.vajrayana.org/events/256/\n\nEvent Title: Ngondro Retreat with Sam Bercholz 2024\nStart Date / Time: Mar 30, 2024 08:00 AM US/Pacific\nLocation: \n
\n2024 Ngondro Retreat Faculty
\nTulku Thadral Rinpoche, Sam Bercholz, Lama Sonam Rinpoche
\nAmy Green, Drubpon Pema Rigdzin
\nStefan Graves, Chö\;ying Wangmo
\n \;
\n2024 Annual Ngondro Retreat
\nIn-Person and by Live Streaming
\n \;
\nMarch 30 &\; 31
\n"The View that Leads to Liberation"
\nTeachings with Sam Bercholz
\n \;
\nApril 1-7 \;  \;
\nTeaching and Practice Instruction
\nwith Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, \; Lama Sonam Rinpoche, Amy Green, Drubpon Pema Rigdzin, Choying Wangmo and Stefan Graves
\n \;
\nApril 4, 10AM-12PM
\nOral Transmissions (lungs) for the Concise Dudjom Tersar, Sa-Ter and Troma Nagmo Ngondros
\nRefuge Ceremony and Bodhisattva Vows \;
\n \;
\nApril 4, 6PM-8PM
\nDudjom Lingpa's Vajrayogini Empowerment (Wang)
\n \;
\nRetreat Registration
\nRegistration for Empowerment Only (TBA)
\n \;Pricing
\nWe want everyone who has a sincere interest in practicing Dharma to attend whether online or in person. Email us at office@vajrayana.org if you need a reduced fee inorder to attend.
\n \;
\nSchedule \;
\nText and Resource List
\nPre-Retreat Information
\n \;
\n \;About the Ngondro Retreat
\nNgondro, the preliminary or foundational practices of Vajrayana Buddhism, is a profound and powerful means of affecting transformation through purification and the vast accumulation of merit. \;
\n \;
\n"If there are any wise persons who desire to be completely freedFrom the hot torments of the fire pit of samsara, they shouldRely on this supreme path, \;Ngondro, which, like the king of trees, \;Will revive one in its cool, dense shade, enlightenment."---His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche
\n \;
\n
\n \;
\nThe first weekend, March 30-31, features teachings by \;Sam Bercholz, senior student of many Nyingma and Kagyu lineage holders, including root lamas Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and \;Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, who personally authorized him to teach. \;The teachings will include commentary on Dungse Rinpoche's \;A \;Cascading Waterfall Of Nectar, as well as Sam's personal dharma stories. \;Sam requests that each participant have a copy of \;A \;Cascading Waterfall of Nectar, available at \;Dharma Treasures. \; \;
\n \;
\nSam says about his teachings,
\nBuddhism teaches that enlightenment is our natural state\; the problem is that we do not recognize this state, owing to the mind's confusion about its true nature. \;For our practice to be successful, we must have the enlightened view, so it is important to understand exactly what is meant by the two extremes of eternalism and nihilism. As we so often see, with tragic results, &ldquo\;almost all eternalists decide that the ultimate basis of truth is believing only in their own god.&rdquo\; Nihilists, on the other hand, think that everything ceases at death. They believe only in what can be perceived by the senses, and they do not accept karmic causes and results beyond this life. \; \;The middle way is not a position between these two extremes, nor is it a third, neutral state. It goes entirely beyond them both. Such a view is &ldquo\;always based on the state of immeasurable stainless space,&rdquo\; while at the same time it &ldquo\;never denies phenomena.&rdquo\;
\n \; \;
\nApril \;1 - April 7
\nThe retreat will continue with Ngondro commentary and practice instruction with \;Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, \;Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche, and Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche's senior student, \;Amy Green, and our drupon Pema Rigdzin. \; \;
\n \;
\nAfternoon and evening Ngondro accumulation sessions will be led by our Ngondro Program Coordinators \;Choying Wangmo and Stefan Graves
\n \; \;
\nPlease register to receive the live streaming links. The teachings will be recorded and available at the same YouTube links for at least one month after the retreat. \;All donations support the streaming of Dharma programs and help support the ongoing expenses of Pema Osel Ling. \;If you are not able to offer at one of the suggested levels, please contact office@vajrayana.org.
\n \;
\nLungs \;(Oral Transmissions): \;
\nFor those wishing to receive the \;lungs \;for the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro, Sa-Ter Ngondro and Troma Nagmo Ngondro on April 4th please note that you must receive the \;lungs \;in real time, so please make every effort to attend that session.
\n \;
\nTulku Thadral Rinpoche's \;Biography \;and \;Long Life Prayer
\nLama Sonam Rinpoche's \;Biography \;and \;Long Life Prayer
\nSam Bercholz' \;Biography \;and \;Long Life Prayer
\n \;
\nFor information on our Ngondro Program please click here.
\n \;
\nTo make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit \;https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
\n \;
\n \; \;
\n \;
\n \;Cancellation Policy
\n \;  \;  \; \;
\n \;
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Event Title: Ngondro Retreat with Sam Bercholz 2024
http://www.vajrayana.org/events/256/
When: Mar 30, 2024 08:00 AM US/Pacific
2024 Ngondro Retreat Faculty
Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, Sam Bercholz, Lama Sonam Rinpoche
Amy Green, Drubpon Pema Rigdzin
Stefan Graves, Chö\;ying Wangmo
 \;
2024 Annual Ngondro Retreat
In-Person and by Live Streaming
 \;
March 30 &\; 31
"The View that Leads to Liberation"
Teachings with Sam Bercholz
 \;
April 1-7 \;  \;
Teaching and Practice Instruction
with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, \; Lama Sonam Rinpoche, Amy Green, Drubpon Pema Rigdzin, Choying Wangmo and Stefan Graves
 \;
April 4, 10AM-12PM
Oral Transmissions (lungs) for the Concise Dudjom Tersar, Sa-Ter and Troma Nagmo Ngondros
Refuge Ceremony and Bodhisattva Vows \;
 \;
April 4, 6PM-8PM
Dudjom Lingpa's Vajrayogini Empowerment (Wang)
 \;
Retreat Registration
Registration for Empowerment Only (TBA)
 \;Pricing
We want everyone who has a sincere interest in practicing Dharma to attend whether online or in person. Email us at office@vajrayana.org if you need a reduced fee inorder to attend.
 \;
Schedule \;
Text and Resource List
Pre-Retreat Information
 \;
 \;About the Ngondro Retreat
Ngondro, the preliminary or foundational practices of Vajrayana Buddhism, is a profound and powerful means of affecting transformation through purification and the vast accumulation of merit. \;
 \;
"If there are any wise persons who desire to be completely freed
From the hot torments of the fire pit of samsara, they should
Rely on this supreme path, \;Ngondro, which, like the king of trees, \;
Will revive one in its cool, dense shade, enlightenment."
---His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche
 \;
 \;
The first weekend, March 30-31, features teachings by \;Sam Bercholz, senior student of many Nyingma and Kagyu lineage holders, including root lamas Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and \;Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, who personally authorized him to teach. \;The teachings will include commentary on Dungse Rinpoche's \;A \;Cascading Waterfall Of Nectar, as well as Sam's personal dharma stories. \;Sam requests that each participant have a copy of \;A \;Cascading Waterfall of Nectar, available at \;Dharma Treasures. \; \;
 \;
Sam says about his teachings,
Buddhism teaches that enlightenment is our natural state\; the problem is that we do not recognize this state, owing to the mind's confusion about its true nature. \;For our practice to be successful, we must have the enlightened view, so it is important to understand exactly what is meant by the two extremes of eternalism and nihilism. As we so often see, with tragic results, &ldquo\;almost all eternalists decide that the ultimate basis of truth is believing only in their own god.&rdquo\; Nihilists, on the other hand, think that everything ceases at death. They believe only in what can be perceived by the senses, and they do not accept karmic causes and results beyond this life. \; \;The middle way is not a position between these two extremes, nor is it a third, neutral state. It goes entirely beyond them both. Such a view is &ldquo\;always based on the state of immeasurable stainless space,&rdquo\; while at the same time it &ldquo\;never denies phenomena.&rdquo\;
 \; \;
April \;1 - April 7
The retreat will continue with Ngondro commentary and practice instruction with \;Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, \;Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche, and Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche's senior student, \;Amy Green, and our drupon Pema Rigdzin. \; \;
 \;
Afternoon and evening Ngondro accumulation sessions will be led by our Ngondro Program Coordinators \;Choying Wangmo and Stefan Graves
 \; \;
Please register to receive the live streaming links. The teachings will be recorded and available at the same YouTube links for at least one month after the retreat. \;All donations support the streaming of Dharma programs and help support the ongoing expenses of Pema Osel Ling. \;If you are not able to offer at one of the suggested levels, please contact office@vajrayana.org.
 \;
Lungs \;(Oral Transmissions): \;
For those wishing to receive the \;lungs \;for the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro, Sa-Ter Ngondro and Troma Nagmo Ngondro on April 4th please note that you must receive the \;lungs \;in real time, so please make every effort to attend that session.
 \;
Tulku Thadral Rinpoche's \;Biography \;and \;Long Life Prayer
Lama Sonam Rinpoche's \;Biography \;and \;Long Life Prayer
Sam Bercholz' \;Biography \;and \;Long Life Prayer
 \;
For information on our Ngondro Program please click here.
 \;
To make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit \;https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
 \;
 \; \;
 \;
 \;  \;  \; \;
 \;
 \;
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\nYajrayogini
\nThangka by Kumar Lama
\n \;
\nDudjom Lingpa's Vajrayogini Empowerment
\nApril 4, 6 to 8 pm (Pacific)
\n \;
\n \;
\nAs part of our Annual Ngondro Retreat, Tulku Thadral Rinpoche will bestow Dudjom Lingpa's Vajrayogini Empowerment (wang). \; \;
\n \;
\nVajrayogini (Dorje Naljorma) is considered the highest of all the wisdom dakinis. She represents the nature of of our mind, Prajnaparamita, the mother of all the Buddhas of the three times and ten directions. In the Dudjom Tersar tradition, we visualize ourselves in the form of a deity as Vajrayogini during Guru Yoga of the Ngondro practice
\n \;
\n \;
\nRegister for one of the following options (coming soon):
\nVajrayogini Empowerment only
\nVajrayogini empowerment \;with Sam Bercholz's teaching weekend
\nFull Ngondro Retreat, which includes the Vajrayogini Empowerment and Sam Bercholz's weekend teachings
\n \;
\n \;
\nYou may participate in person or by streaming in real time.
\nIf you are not able to register at one of the suggested levels, please contact the office for the Special Circumstances option. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
\n \;
\nPlease see our Cancellation Policy.
\n \;
\n \;
\n \;
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Event Title: Vajrayogini Empowerment
http://www.vajrayana.org/events/267/
When: Apr 04, 2024 18:00 PM America/Chicago
Pema Osel Ling
2013 Eureka Canyon Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2013+Eureka+Canyon+Road,Watsonville,CA,95076
Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/95076
Yajrayogini
Thangka by Kumar Lama
 \;
Dudjom Lingpa's Vajrayogini Empowerment
April 4, 6 to 8 pm (Pacific)
 \;
 \;
As part of our Annual Ngondro Retreat, Tulku Thadral Rinpoche will bestow Dudjom Lingpa's Vajrayogini Empowerment (wang). \; \;
 \;
Vajrayogini (Dorje Naljorma) is considered the highest of all the wisdom dakinis. She represents the nature of of our mind, Prajnaparamita, the mother of all the Buddhas of the three times and ten directions. In the Dudjom Tersar tradition, we visualize ourselves in the form of a deity as Vajrayogini during Guru Yoga of the Ngondro practice
 \;
 \;
Register for one of the following options (coming soon):
Vajrayogini Empowerment only
Vajrayogini empowerment \;with Sam Bercholz's teaching weekend
Full Ngondro Retreat, which includes the Vajrayogini Empowerment and Sam Bercholz's weekend teachings
 \;
 \;
You may participate in person or by streaming in real time.
If you are not able to register at one of the suggested levels, please contact the office for the Special Circumstances option. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
 \;
Please see our Cancellation Policy.
 \;
 \;
 \;
 \;
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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://www.vajrayana.org/events/266/\n\nEvent Title: 2024 Pema Osel Ling Summer Retreat \nStart Date / Time: May 14, 2024 07:00 AM America/Los_Angeles\nLocation: \nPema Osel Ling Summer Retreats 2024
\nMay 14 - June 16
\n \;
\nTseyang Khatrod Retreat: \;May 14 - May 18
\n
\nOur Annual Summer Retreat will start on May 14th with the combined empowerments for The Heart-Essence of the Lake-Born Vajra and Orgyen Khandro Norlha, with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche. The following days we will receive Oral Transmissions (Lungs) and practice Tsokye T'huk T'hik (The Heart-Essence of the Lake-Born Vajra) and Orgyen Khandro Norlha, as \;Tseyang Khatrod, a uniquely uplifting combination of long-life and wealth-gathering practices.
\n
\n \;
\n \;
\nKhandro T'huk T'hik Mendrup Drupchen: \;May 21 - May 30
\n
\nThis year's Drupchen will be special for several reasons. We will be focusing on the Dakini practice of Khandro T'huk T'hik, using a newly translated sadhana and jinsek manual. This will also be a Mendrup Drupchen, where special sacred substances will be gathered, prepared and  \;consecrated through intensive group practice, and the \;dudtsi, or \;mendrup, will be distributed to practitioners as a support for their individual practices. \;
\nA means toward ultimate liberation, \;mendrup \;practice increases meditative experience and realization and offers protection from outer, inner and secret obstacles. Because of the time it takes to complete the mendrup, we are starting the Drupchen earlier in our Summer Retreat. [We are sorry if this is inconvenient for families with school-age family members who usually attend Drupchen.]
\n
\n \;
\n \;
\nTroma Nagmo: Ngondro and Four Feasts: \;June 1 - June 5
\n
\nTroma Ngondro &\; Four Feasts \;Empowerment \;with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, \;Oral Transmissions (Lungs), \;Teachings and Practice. These practices are \;generally undertaken only after completion of the general Preliminary Practices, students who have an interest in the Troma Cycle, or in Dzogchen in general, are urged to attend the retreat. \;&ldquo\;Through this practice we can accomplish the Great Transference Rainbow Body in this very lifetime, just as thirteen of Dudjom Lingpa&rsquo\;s disciples did, and just as followers of this lineage continue to do up until now.&rdquo\; [Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche]
\n
\n \;
\n \;
\nOne Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities (Shitro): \;June 7 &\; 8
\n
\n \;Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche compiled this 100 Peaceful and Wrathful Deity practice based on a Karma Lingpa treasure, as a method for practitioners to achieve fully enlightened Buddhahood by removing obstacles to the path, through restoring all broken precepts, vows and tantric commitments. \;Included in this retreat is a \;Neydren ceremony to help sentient beings who have passed and are wandering in the bardo.
\n
\n \;
\n \;
\nCollection of Seven Treasures Guru Rinpoche Retreat: \;June 10 - June 16
\n
\n \;Lama Sonam Rinpoche reminds us that, "Our teacher, the perfect Buddha, through his great skillfulness and limitless compassion, gave an unimaginable variety of nectar-like Dharma teachings according to the different predispositions, faculties, and fortune of beings. The most supreme, the very best of all those teachings, is this complete and deceitless clear light Secret Mantra Vajrayana vehicle through which one can accomplish buddhahood in one lifetime, in which there is the path of diligent practice for those whose are inclined to gradual progress, and the supreme sudden path for those of the sharpest faculties and who have a karmic connection from past lives.
\n"We have the good fortune and karmic connection to have faith in the Lama, Guru Rinpoche, and to be able to practice this Collection of Seven Treasures, the most supreme among all Lama Accomplishment (Ladrup) practices. It was compiled by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche from seven great treasures of the Nyingma Lineage.
\n
\n \;
\n \;
\nChildren's Retreat: \;June 11 - June 15
\n
\nPema Osel Ling's Children's Retreat is an opportunity for children to learn about the Dharma with age-appropriate activities in a supportive and fun environment while their parents attend Drupchen retreat.
\nChildren's Retreat at Pema Osel Ling, held June 11-15, in conjunction with Guru Rinpoche Seven Treasures Retreat, June 10-16, offers families a means of connecting with the Dharma in an authentic, practice-oriented environment, while providing special care and attention to the needs and capacities of young family members ages 4-15. Children must have at least one parent in attendance at Drupchen. Parents take turns assisting with the Youth Retreat.
\n
\n \;
\n \;
\nDance Day: June 16
\n
\n \;June 16th is Guru Rinpoche's Birthday, when we welcome the Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche with ritual dance and song. Join us in the morning for the offering of siddhis (accomplishment ritual and sacred substances) and tsok (feast offering) for the conclusion of the Summer Retreat. The traditional Tibetan sacred dancing and Lingdro folk dances will occur throughout the day in the shrine room.
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Event Title: 2024 Pema Osel Ling Summer Retreat
http://www.vajrayana.org/events/266/
When: May 14, 2024 07:00 AM America/Los_Angeles
Pema Osel Ling Summer Retreats 2024
May 14 - June 16
 \;
Tseyang Khatrod Retreat: \;May 14 - May 18
Our Annual Summer Retreat will start on May 14th with the combined empowerments for The Heart-Essence of the Lake-Born Vajra and Orgyen Khandro Norlha, with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche. The following days we will receive Oral Transmissions (Lungs) and practice Tsokye T'huk T'hik (The Heart-Essence of the Lake-Born Vajra) and Orgyen Khandro Norlha, as \;Tseyang Khatrod, a uniquely uplifting combination of long-life and wealth-gathering practices.
 \;
 \;
Khandro T'huk T'hik Mendrup Drupchen: \;May 21 - May 30
This year's Drupchen will be special for several reasons. We will be focusing on the Dakini practice of Khandro T'huk T'hik, using a newly translated sadhana and jinsek manual. This will also be a Mendrup Drupchen, where special sacred substances will be gathered, prepared and  \;consecrated through intensive group practice, and the \;dudtsi, or \;mendrup, will be distributed to practitioners as a support for their individual practices. \;
A means toward ultimate liberation, \;mendrup \;practice increases meditative experience and realization and offers protection from outer, inner and secret obstacles. Because of the time it takes to complete the mendrup, we are starting the Drupchen earlier in our Summer Retreat. [We are sorry if this is inconvenient for families with school-age family members who usually attend Drupchen.]
 \;
 \;
Troma Nagmo: Ngondro and Four Feasts: \;June 1 - June 5
Troma Ngondro &\; Four Feasts \;Empowerment \;with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, \;Oral Transmissions (Lungs), \;Teachings and Practice. These practices are \;generally undertaken only after completion of the general Preliminary Practices, students who have an interest in the Troma Cycle, or in Dzogchen in general, are urged to attend the retreat. \;&ldquo\;Through this practice we can accomplish the Great Transference Rainbow Body in this very lifetime, just as thirteen of Dudjom Lingpa&rsquo\;s disciples did, and just as followers of this lineage continue to do up until now.&rdquo\; [Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche]
 \;
 \;
One Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities (Shitro): \;June 7 &\; 8
 \;Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche compiled this 100 Peaceful and Wrathful Deity practice based on a Karma Lingpa treasure, as a method for practitioners to achieve fully enlightened Buddhahood by removing obstacles to the path, through restoring all broken precepts, vows and tantric commitments. \;Included in this retreat is a \;Neydren ceremony to help sentient beings who have passed and are wandering in the bardo.
 \;
 \;
Collection of Seven Treasures Guru Rinpoche Retreat: \;June 10 - June 16
 \;Lama Sonam Rinpoche reminds us that, "Our teacher, the perfect Buddha, through his great skillfulness and limitless compassion, gave an unimaginable variety of nectar-like Dharma teachings according to the different predispositions, faculties, and fortune of beings. The most supreme, the very best of all those teachings, is this complete and deceitless clear light Secret Mantra Vajrayana vehicle through which one can accomplish buddhahood in one lifetime, in which there is the path of diligent practice for those whose are inclined to gradual progress, and the supreme sudden path for those of the sharpest faculties and who have a karmic connection from past lives.
"We have the good fortune and karmic connection to have faith in the Lama, Guru Rinpoche, and to be able to practice this Collection of Seven Treasures, the most supreme among all Lama Accomplishment (Ladrup) practices. It was compiled by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche from seven great treasures of the Nyingma Lineage.
 \;
 \;
Children's Retreat: \;June 11 - June 15
Pema Osel Ling's Children's Retreat is an opportunity for children to learn about the Dharma with age-appropriate activities in a supportive and fun environment while their parents attend Drupchen retreat.
Children's Retreat at Pema Osel Ling, held June 11-15, in conjunction with Guru Rinpoche Seven Treasures Retreat, June 10-16, offers families a means of connecting with the Dharma in an authentic, practice-oriented environment, while providing special care and attention to the needs and capacities of young family members ages 4-15. Children must have at least one parent in attendance at Drupchen. Parents take turns assisting with the Youth Retreat.
 \;
 \;
Dance Day: June 16
 \;June 16th is Guru Rinpoche's Birthday, when we welcome the Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche with ritual dance and song. Join us in the morning for the offering of siddhis (accomplishment ritual and sacred substances) and tsok (feast offering) for the conclusion of the Summer Retreat. The traditional Tibetan sacred dancing and Lingdro folk dances will occur throughout the day in the shrine room.
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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://www.vajrayana.org/events/259/\n\nEvent Title: Tseyang Khatrod (Long Life and Wealth) Retreat\nStart Date / Time: May 14, 2024 08:00 AM US/Pacific\nLocation: \n
\nMay 14 - May 18
\nTseyang Khatrod Retreat
\nIn-person and by streaming
\nwith Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, \;Tulku Jamyang Rinpoche and Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche
\n \; \;
\nMay 14, 2024
\nTseyang Khatrod Empowerment with \;Tulku Thadral Rinpoche
\n \;
\nMay 15 - 17
\nLungs, Teachings and Practice Sessions
\n \;
\nMay 18
\nTseyang Khatrod Practice with Treasure Vase Consecration
\n \;
\nDaily Schedule DRAFT
\nPricing
\nRegistration (Coming Soon)
\nText List (Coming Soon)
\nSupport Materials Available Through Dharma Treasures
\n \;
\n \;
\nAbout the Retreat
\nOur Annual Summer Retreat will start on May 14th with the combined empowerments for The Heart-Essence of the Lake-Born Vajra and Orgyen Khandro Norlha, with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche. The following days we will receive Oral Transmissions (Lungs) and practice Tsokye T'huk T'hik (The Heart-Essence of the Lake-Born Vajra) and Orgyen Khandro Norlha, as \;Tseyang Khatrod, a uniquely uplifting combination of long-life and wealth-gathering practices.
\n \;
\n \;
\n
\nTulku Thadral Rinpoche
\n \;
\nFor Oral Transmissions (Lungs) and Empowerment (Wang): \;
\nYou can receive the full \;lung \;and empowerment by live streaming, but they must be received in real time (live). Since streaming links are send automatically upon registration, there will be no refund of streaming fees.
\n \; \;
\nH.H. Dudjom Rinpoche is Guru Rinpoche&rsquo\;s regent in our time\; it is from the profound expanse of his wisdom mind that the \;T'huk T'hik cycle of practices was revealed. Tsokye \;T'huk T'hik has the most extraordinary blessings of all Ladrup (Lama accomplishment) practices. The warm breath of the dakinis has not faded from it\; there has been no chance for damaged samaya to interfere with it\; it has extremely fresh wisdom blessings, and the flow of the river of its lineage blessings is uninterrupted.
\n \;
\nThe Tsokye \;T'huk T'hik cycle contains outer, inner, secret, and innermost secret accomplishment practices of the Lama, Guru Rinpoche. The secret accomplishment practice of Tsokye Tuktik is a \;longevity practice with Guru Rinpoche in union with Mandarava, and we will practice it with the inner accomplishment practice, \;Orgyen Khandro Norlha, Guru Rinpoche in the form of a wealth deity.
\n \;
\n
\nPlease register to receive the live streaming links. \;All donations support the streaming of Dharma Programs and help support the ongoing activities at Pema Osel Ling. \;If you are not able to offer at one of the suggested levels, please contact office@vajrayana.org. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \;Cancellation Policy
\n \;
\n \;
\n
\n
\nDudjom Treasure Vase Consecration
\nwith Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, Tulku Jamyang Rinpoche
\nand Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche
\n \;
\nThe Tseyang Khatrod Retreat features the \;Consecration of our Dudjom Treasure Vases. Based in a rich and long lineage of traditional Tibetan Buddhism, Treasure Vases are sacred objects empowered to promote abundance, prosperity, healing, and protection from unwanted circumstances in your home, business and within the land.
\n \;
\nAll Treasure Vases consecrated at this event will be available for purchase. Please visit our Treasure of Abundance website for more information.
\n \; \;
\n*Please Note: Times are Subject to Change
\n \;
\nTo make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit \;https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
\n \;
\n \; \;
\n \;
\n \;Cancellation Policy
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Event Title: Tseyang Khatrod (Long Life and Wealth) Retreat
http://www.vajrayana.org/events/259/
When: May 14, 2024 08:00 AM US/Pacific
May 14 - May 18
Tseyang Khatrod Retreat
In-person and by streaming
with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, \;Tulku Jamyang Rinpoche and Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche
 \; \;
May 14, 2024
Tseyang Khatrod Empowerment with \;Tulku Thadral Rinpoche
 \;
May 15 - 17
Lungs, Teachings and Practice Sessions
 \;
May 18
Tseyang Khatrod Practice with Treasure Vase Consecration
 \;
Daily Schedule DRAFT
Pricing
Registration (Coming Soon)
Text List (Coming Soon)
Support Materials Available Through Dharma Treasures
 \;
 \;
About the Retreat
Our Annual Summer Retreat will start on May 14th with the combined empowerments for The Heart-Essence of the Lake-Born Vajra and Orgyen Khandro Norlha, with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche. The following days we will receive Oral Transmissions (Lungs) and practice Tsokye T'huk T'hik (The Heart-Essence of the Lake-Born Vajra) and Orgyen Khandro Norlha, as \;Tseyang Khatrod, a uniquely uplifting combination of long-life and wealth-gathering practices.
 \;
 \;
Tulku Thadral Rinpoche
 \;
For Oral Transmissions (Lungs) and Empowerment (Wang): \;
You can receive the full \;lung \;and empowerment by live streaming, but they must be received in real time (live). Since streaming links are send automatically upon registration, there will be no refund of streaming fees.
 \; \;
H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche is Guru Rinpoche&rsquo\;s regent in our time\; it is from the profound expanse of his wisdom mind that the \;T'huk T'hik cycle of practices was revealed. Tsokye \;T'huk T'hik has the most extraordinary blessings of all Ladrup (Lama accomplishment) practices. The warm breath of the dakinis has not faded from it\; there has been no chance for damaged samaya to interfere with it\; it has extremely fresh wisdom blessings, and the flow of the river of its lineage blessings is uninterrupted.
 \;
The Tsokye \;T'huk T'hik cycle contains outer, inner, secret, and innermost secret accomplishment practices of the Lama, Guru Rinpoche. The secret accomplishment practice of Tsokye Tuktik is a \;longevity practice with Guru Rinpoche in union with Mandarava, and we will practice it with the inner accomplishment practice, \;Orgyen Khandro Norlha, Guru Rinpoche in the form of a wealth deity.
 \;
Please register to receive the live streaming links. \;All donations support the streaming of Dharma Programs and help support the ongoing activities at Pema Osel Ling. \;If you are not able to offer at one of the suggested levels, please contact office@vajrayana.org. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \;Cancellation Policy
 \;
 \;
Dudjom Treasure Vase Consecration
with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, Tulku Jamyang Rinpoche
and Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche
 \;
The Tseyang Khatrod Retreat features the \;Consecration of our Dudjom Treasure Vases. Based in a rich and long lineage of traditional Tibetan Buddhism, Treasure Vases are sacred objects empowered to promote abundance, prosperity, healing, and protection from unwanted circumstances in your home, business and within the land.
 \;
All Treasure Vases consecrated at this event will be available for purchase. Please visit our Treasure of Abundance website for more information.
 \; \;
*Please Note: Times are Subject to Change
 \;
To make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit \;https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
 \;
 \; \;
 \;
 \;
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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://www.vajrayana.org/events/261/\n\nEvent Title: Khandro T'huk T'hik Mendrup Drupchen\nStart Date / Time: May 21, 2024 08:00 AM US/Pacific\nLocation: Pema Osel Ling\nGoogle\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=2013+Eureka+Canyon+Road,Watsonville,CA,95076\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/95076\n\n
\n \;
\n \;May 21 - May 30
\nKhandro T'huk T'hik Mendrup Drupchen
\n \;
\nRegistration \;(To Follow)
\n \;Pricing
\nDRAFT: Schedule
\nPre-Retreat Information \;(To Follow)
\n \;
\n \;About the Retreat
\nDrupchen \;(Great Accomplishment) is an elaborate ritual practiced as a group, which draws on the full array of the skillful means of Vajrayana practice, such as the creation of the mandala, group sadhana practice, tsok offerings, continuous mantra recitation, ritual music, mudra, fire pujas, and sacred dance.
\n \;
\nThis year's Drupchen will be special for several reasons. We will be focusing on the Dakini practice of Khandro T'huk T'hik, using a newly translated sadhana and jinsek manual. This will also be a Mendrup Drupchen, where special sacred substances will be gathered, prepared and  \;consecrated through intensive group practice, and the \;dudtsi, or \;mendrup, will be distributed to practitioners as a support for their individual practices. \; A means toward ultimate liberation, \;mendrup \;practice increases meditative experience and realization and offers protection from outer, inner and secret obstacles. Because of the time it takes to complete the mendrup, we are starting the Drupchen earlier in our Summer Retreat. [We are sorry if this is inconvenient for families with school-age family members who usually attend Drupchen.]
\n \;
\nMendrup Dudtsi
\n"Mendrup dudtsi \;(dharma medicine), an inner tantric practice, is one of Vajrayana&rsquo\;s most profound techniques, as it has the power to connect all beings, whether practitioners or non-practitioners, humans or animals, living or in the bardo, to enlightenment. \;Dudtsi \;(samaya substance or amrita) offers this connection to liberation without requiring faith or devotion. Of this skillful means, Dudjom Rinpoche said that one could &ldquo\;search the entire world and all the realms and would never find anything like the tantric technique of \;Mendrup.&rdquo\;
\n \;
\nDudtsi \;will benefit any being who can taste, smell, or be touched by this sacred substance. For liberation through taste it can be eaten at any time, but the best is in the morning. You can put it in hot water and drink it or you can chew it or let it dissolve in your mouth before eating any food. For the ill or dying it can be dissolved in hot water, left to cool and then used to moisten the lips or put in the mouth with an eye-dropper. \;Dudtsi \;can also be given to pets and other animals as well.
\n \;
\nFor liberation through smell, \;dudtsi \;can be burned, either with other substances in a fire puja or smoke offering, or by itself. While it is burning, any prayers and aspirations one wishes can be dedicated to the alleviation of suffering and the liberation of living beings who may be touched by the smoke, beings in the spirit realms, hell realms or who those have died. If burning \;dudtsi \;for those who have passed, it can be dedicated so that they be reborn in a pureland, or, if they are already born, that they connect to the dharma in that life and become enlightened.
\n \;
\nFor liberation through touch, \;dudtsi \;can be dissolved in water and applied to the body or it can be put into the ocean or lakes for all beings in the water.
\n \;
\nWhile it is true that \;dudtsi \;will connect all beings to enlightenment, it is especially powerful for practitioners. It will remove obstructions to enlightenment for those who are trying to practice dharma but are meeting with obstacles. Practitioners can visualize their practice deity and hold the \;dudtsi \;between their ring finger and thumb, while visualizing the ring finger as a vajra and the thumb as a lotus, as the \;dudtsi \;is put into a cup, directly into the mouth, into water or burned. If it is eaten or dissolved in hot water to drink, visualize your tongue as a vajra and think that the \;dudtsi \;is filled with blessings from special substances and enlightened teachers. Believe that it is nectar going through your whole body, cleaning all your channels, purifying all defilements, pacifying negative emotions and healing all illnesses on the deepest level.
\n \;
\nThe vast benefits of \;mendrup dudtsi \;are especially needed in these degenerate times, when emotions are turbulent and elements are imbalanced. Good fortune, health, merit and prosperity will one day come to all those who have contact with it on this earth and it will alleviate suffering for beings of all realms with our intention. Most importantly, every sentient being that comes into contact with it in any way will definitely be connected to the inexpressible liberation of enlightenment. This sacred substance is truly one medicine for all.
\nGuru Rinpoche said: \; \;
\n \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; The benefits of eating (dudtsi) are inexpressible. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Externally, it will cure your bodily illnesses and remove obstacles. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Internally, it will purify the five poisons of the passions. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; It will repair all your broken and damaged samaya. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; You will realize wisdom, the all-pervasive secret.
\n \;
\nThis is a short reminder for all of you who want to enter the extraordinary mandala of the group gathering practice connected with the profound ripening and liberating samaya substance dharma medicine nectar here at Pema Osel Ling." \; \; Lama Sonam Tsering RinpocheFor a description of the Mendrup, please \;click here
\n \;
\nTo make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit \;https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
\n \;
\n \;
\n \;Cancellation Policy
\n \;
\n \;
\n \;--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
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Event Title: Khandro T'huk T'hik Mendrup Drupchen
http://www.vajrayana.org/events/261/
When: May 21, 2024 08:00 AM US/Pacific
Pema Osel Ling
2013 Eureka Canyon Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2013+Eureka+Canyon+Road,Watsonville,CA,95076
Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/95076
 \;
 \;May 21 - May 30
Khandro T'huk T'hik Mendrup Drupchen
 \;
Registration \;(To Follow)
 \;Pricing
DRAFT: Schedule
Pre-Retreat Information \;(To Follow)
 \;
 \;About the Retreat
Drupchen \;(Great Accomplishment) is an elaborate ritual practiced as a group, which draws on the full array of the skillful means of Vajrayana practice, such as the creation of the mandala, group sadhana practice, tsok offerings, continuous mantra recitation, ritual music, mudra, fire pujas, and sacred dance.
 \;
This year's Drupchen will be special for several reasons. We will be focusing on the Dakini practice of Khandro T'huk T'hik, using a newly translated sadhana and jinsek manual. This will also be a Mendrup Drupchen, where special sacred substances will be gathered, prepared and  \;consecrated through intensive group practice, and the \;dudtsi, or \;mendrup, will be distributed to practitioners as a support for their individual practices. \; A means toward ultimate liberation, \;mendrup \;practice increases meditative experience and realization and offers protection from outer, inner and secret obstacles. Because of the time it takes to complete the mendrup, we are starting the Drupchen earlier in our Summer Retreat. [We are sorry if this is inconvenient for families with school-age family members who usually attend Drupchen.]
 \;
Mendrup Dudtsi
"Mendrup dudtsi \;(dharma medicine), an inner tantric practice, is one of Vajrayana&rsquo\;s most profound techniques, as it has the power to connect all beings, whether practitioners or non-practitioners, humans or animals, living or in the bardo, to enlightenment. \;Dudtsi \;(samaya substance or amrita) offers this connection to liberation without requiring faith or devotion. Of this skillful means, Dudjom Rinpoche said that one could &ldquo\;search the entire world and all the realms and would never find anything like the tantric technique of \;Mendrup.&rdquo\;
 \;
Dudtsi \;will benefit any being who can taste, smell, or be touched by this sacred substance. For liberation through taste it can be eaten at any time, but the best is in the morning. You can put it in hot water and drink it or you can chew it or let it dissolve in your mouth before eating any food. For the ill or dying it can be dissolved in hot water, left to cool and then used to moisten the lips or put in the mouth with an eye-dropper. \;Dudtsi \;can also be given to pets and other animals as well.
 \;
For liberation through smell, \;dudtsi \;can be burned, either with other substances in a fire puja or smoke offering, or by itself. While it is burning, any prayers and aspirations one wishes can be dedicated to the alleviation of suffering and the liberation of living beings who may be touched by the smoke, beings in the spirit realms, hell realms or who those have died. If burning \;dudtsi \;for those who have passed, it can be dedicated so that they be reborn in a pureland, or, if they are already born, that they connect to the dharma in that life and become enlightened.
 \;
For liberation through touch, \;dudtsi \;can be dissolved in water and applied to the body or it can be put into the ocean or lakes for all beings in the water.
 \;
While it is true that \;dudtsi \;will connect all beings to enlightenment, it is especially powerful for practitioners. It will remove obstructions to enlightenment for those who are trying to practice dharma but are meeting with obstacles. Practitioners can visualize their practice deity and hold the \;dudtsi \;between their ring finger and thumb, while visualizing the ring finger as a vajra and the thumb as a lotus, as the \;dudtsi \;is put into a cup, directly into the mouth, into water or burned. If it is eaten or dissolved in hot water to drink, visualize your tongue as a vajra and think that the \;dudtsi \;is filled with blessings from special substances and enlightened teachers. Believe that it is nectar going through your whole body, cleaning all your channels, purifying all defilements, pacifying negative emotions and healing all illnesses on the deepest level.
 \;
The vast benefits of \;mendrup dudtsi \;are especially needed in these degenerate times, when emotions are turbulent and elements are imbalanced. Good fortune, health, merit and prosperity will one day come to all those who have contact with it on this earth and it will alleviate suffering for beings of all realms with our intention. Most importantly, every sentient being that comes into contact with it in any way will definitely be connected to the inexpressible liberation of enlightenment. This sacred substance is truly one medicine for all.
Guru Rinpoche said: \; \;
 \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; The benefits of eating (dudtsi) are inexpressible. \;
 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Externally, it will cure your bodily illnesses and remove obstacles.
 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Internally, it will purify the five poisons of the passions. \; \;
 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; It will repair all your broken and damaged samaya. \; \;
 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; You will realize wisdom, the all-pervasive secret.
 \;
This is a short reminder for all of you who want to enter the extraordinary mandala of the group gathering practice connected with the profound ripening and liberating samaya substance dharma medicine nectar here at Pema Osel Ling." \; \; Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche
For a description of the Mendrup, please \;click here
 \;
To make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit \;https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
 \;
 \;
 \;
 \;
 \;
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SUMMARY:Khandro T'huk T'hik Mendrup Drupchen
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DTSTART:20240601T130000Z
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LOCATION:Pema Osel Ling
TRANSP:OPAQUE
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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://www.vajrayana.org/events/262/\n\nEvent Title: Troma Nagmo: Ngondro and Four Feasts\nStart Date / Time: Jun 01, 2024 08:00 AM US/Pacific\nLocation: Pema Osel Ling\nGoogle\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=2013+Eureka+Canyon+Road,Watsonville,CA,95076\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/95076\n\n
\nJune 1 - 5 \;
\nTroma Nagmo: Ngondro and Four Feasts
\n \;Empowerment \;with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, \;Oral Transmissions (Lungs), \;Teachings and Practice
\n \;
\nRegistration \;(To Follow)
\n \;Pricing
\nDRAFT: Schedule
\nPre-Retreat Information \;(To Follow)
\n \;
\n \;About the Ngondro Retreat
\nTroma Ngondro is generally undertaken only after completion of the general Preliminary Practices, students who have an interest in the Troma Cycle, or in Dzogchen in general, are urged to attend the retreat. \;&ldquo\;Through this practice we can accomplish the Great Transference Rainbow Body in this very lifetime, just as thirteen of Dudjom Lingpa&rsquo\;s disciples did, and just as followers of this lineage continue to do up until now.&rdquo\; [Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche]
\n \;
\nTo make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit \;https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
\n \;
\n \; \;
\n \;
\n \;Cancellation Policy
\n \;
\n \;--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
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Event Title: Troma Nagmo: Ngondro and Four Feasts
http://www.vajrayana.org/events/262/
When: Jun 01, 2024 08:00 AM US/Pacific
Pema Osel Ling
2013 Eureka Canyon Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2013+Eureka+Canyon+Road,Watsonville,CA,95076
Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/95076
June 1 - 5 \;
Troma Nagmo: Ngondro and Four Feasts
 \;Empowerment \;with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche, \;Oral Transmissions (Lungs), \;Teachings and Practice
 \;
Registration \;(To Follow)
 \;Pricing
DRAFT: Schedule
Pre-Retreat Information \;(To Follow)
 \;
 \;About the Ngondro Retreat
Troma Ngondro is generally undertaken only after completion of the general Preliminary Practices, students who have an interest in the Troma Cycle, or in Dzogchen in general, are urged to attend the retreat. \;&ldquo\;Through this practice we can accomplish the Great Transference Rainbow Body in this very lifetime, just as thirteen of Dudjom Lingpa&rsquo\;s disciples did, and just as followers of this lineage continue to do up until now.&rdquo\; [Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche]
 \;
To make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit \;https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
 \;
 \; \;
 \;
 \;
 \;
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DTSTART:20240607T133000Z
DTEND:20240609T010000Z
LOCATION:Pema Osel Ling
TRANSP:OPAQUE
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UID:uid263@vajrayana.org
DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://www.vajrayana.org/events/263/\n\nEvent Title: One Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities (Shitro)\nStart Date / Time: Jun 07, 2024 08:30 AM US/Pacific\nLocation: Pema Osel Ling\nGoogle\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=2013+Eureka+Canyon+Road,Watsonville,CA,95076\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/95076\n\n
\nJune 7 - 8
\nOne Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
\n \;
\nRegistration \;(To Follow)
\n \;Pricing
\nDRAFT: Schedule
\nPre-Retreat Information \;(To Follow)
\n \;
\n \;About the Retreat
\n \;Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche compiled this 100 Peaceful and Wrathful Deity practice based on a Karma Lingpa treasure, as a method for practitioners to achieve fully enlightened Buddhahood by removing obstacles to the path, through restoring all broken precepts, vows and tantric commitments. \;Included in this retreat is a \;Neydren ceremony to help sentient beings who have passed and are wandering in the bardo.
\n \;
\n \;
\nWe will do a \;Neydren ceremony daily \;to help sentient beings who have passed and are wandering in the bardo. This ceremony is effective for beings who have died, no matter how long ago. Please submit names of deceased loved ones along with your \;offering. To make offerings and submit names for the Neydren Ceremony and Shitro Ngakso puja:
\n \;
\n
\n
\n
\n
\nNeydren Ceremony (select amount)
\n
\n
\n
\nSponsor Names, Tsok &\; Butterlamps $225.00 USD
\nSponsor Names &\; Butter Lamps $108.00 USD
\nSponsor 3-4 Names $52.00 USD
\nSponsor 2 Names $27.00 USD
\nSponsor 1 Name $15.00 USD
\n
\n
\n
\nNames of the deceased:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n \;
\n \;
\n
\n
\n
\n
\nShitro Ngakso Dedications for the Living (select amount)
\n
\n
\n
\nSponsor Names, Tsok &\; Butterlamps $225.00 USD
\nSponsor Names &\; Butter Lamps $108.00 USD
\nSponsor 3-4 Names $52.00 USD
\nSponsor 2 Names $27.00 USD
\nSponsor 1 Name $15.00 USD
\n
\n
\n
\nNames of the living:
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n \;
\n \;
\nKyabje Dudjom Rinpoche compiled this 100 Peaceful and Wrathful Deity practice, based on a Karma Lingpa treasure, as a method for practitioners to achieve fully enlightened Buddhahood by removing obstacles to the path, through restoring all broken precepts, vows and tantric samayas. \;
\n \;
\n&ldquo\;Shitro is a special practice for all present and future bardos. In the bardo after death, when the body and mind separate, you will see the mandala of [100 Peaceful and Wrathful] deities in front of you. If you recognize them as your own wisdom phenomena you will wake up in the Pure Land. Shitro&hellip\; brings great benefit to all sentient beings whether dead or living, and especially those who are directly connected with it through participation and sponsorship. It is especially good to dedicate to beings that have died. Because wisdom deity is non material wisdom and compassion&hellip\; loved ones and all beings will receive benefit wherever they are, whether in the bardo or another life or realm. This wisdom and compassion pervades everything and everywhere like the sky. (Click here \;for \;Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's \;full words on the importance of Shitro practice.)
\n \;
\nAll donations support the streaming of dharma programs and help support the ongoing expenses of Pema Osel Ling. \;If you are not able to offer at one of the suggested levels, please contact office@vajrayana.org no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
\n \;
\n*You can find our payment and cancellation policies \;here.
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Event Title: One Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
http://www.vajrayana.org/events/263/
When: Jun 07, 2024 08:30 AM US/Pacific
Pema Osel Ling
2013 Eureka Canyon Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2013+Eureka+Canyon+Road,Watsonville,CA,95076
Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/95076
June 7 - 8
One Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities (Shitro)
 \;
Registration \;(To Follow)
 \;Pricing
DRAFT: Schedule
Pre-Retreat Information \;(To Follow)
 \;
 \;About the Retreat
 \;Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche compiled this 100 Peaceful and Wrathful Deity practice based on a Karma Lingpa treasure, as a method for practitioners to achieve fully enlightened Buddhahood by removing obstacles to the path, through restoring all broken precepts, vows and tantric commitments. \;Included in this retreat is a \;Neydren ceremony to help sentient beings who have passed and are wandering in the bardo.
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We will do a \;Neydren ceremony daily \;to help sentient beings who have passed and are wandering in the bardo. This ceremony is effective for beings who have died, no matter how long ago. Please submit names of deceased loved ones along with your \;offering. To make offerings and submit names for the Neydren Ceremony and Shitro Ngakso puja:
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Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche compiled this 100 Peaceful and Wrathful Deity practice, based on a Karma Lingpa treasure, as a method for practitioners to achieve fully enlightened Buddhahood by removing obstacles to the path, through restoring all broken precepts, vows and tantric samayas. \;
 \;
&ldquo\;Shitro is a special practice for all present and future bardos. In the bardo after death, when the body and mind separate, you will see the mandala of [100 Peaceful and Wrathful] deities in front of you. If you recognize them as your own wisdom phenomena you will wake up in the Pure Land. Shitro&hellip\; brings great benefit to all sentient beings whether dead or living, and especially those who are directly connected with it through participation and sponsorship. It is especially good to dedicate to beings that have died. Because wisdom deity is non material wisdom and compassion&hellip\; loved ones and all beings will receive benefit wherever they are, whether in the bardo or another life or realm. This wisdom and compassion pervades everything and everywhere like the sky. (Click here \;for \;Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's \;full words on the importance of Shitro practice.)
 \;
All donations support the streaming of dharma programs and help support the ongoing expenses of Pema Osel Ling. \;If you are not able to offer at one of the suggested levels, please contact office@vajrayana.org no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
 \;
*You can find our payment and cancellation policies \;here.
 \;
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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://www.vajrayana.org/events/264/\n\nEvent Title: Collection of Seven Treasures Guru Rinpoche Retreat\nStart Date / Time: Jun 10, 2024 08:00 AM US/Pacific\nLocation: Pema Osel Ling\nGoogle\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=2013+Eureka+Canyon+Road,Watsonville,CA,95076\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/95076\n\n
\nJune 10 - 16, 2024
\nCollection of Seven Treasures Guru Rinpoche Sadhana
\nRegistration \;(To Follow)
\n \;Pricing
\nDRAFT: Schedule
\nPre-Retreat Information \;(To Follow)
\n \;
\n \;About the Retreat
\nLama Sonam Rinpoche reminds us that, "Our teacher, the perfect Buddha, through his great skillfulness and limitless compassion, gave an unimaginable variety of nectar-like Dharma teachings according to the different predispositions, faculties, and fortune of beings. The most supreme, the very best of all those teachings, is this complete and deceitless clear light Secret Mantra Vajrayana vehicle through which one can accomplish buddhahood in one lifetime, in which there is the path of diligent practice for those whose are inclined to gradual progress, and the supreme sudden path for those of the sharpest faculties and who have a karmic connection from past lives.
\n \;
\n"We have the good fortune and karmic connection to have faith in the Lama, Guru Rinpoche, and to be able to practice this \;Collection of Seven Treasures, the most supreme among all Lama Accomplishment (Ladrup) practices. It was compiled by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche from seven great treasures of the Nyingma Lineage, the Gathering of Secrets (Sangwa Dü\;pa) of Guru Chö\;wang, the Gathering of the Eight Commands (Kagyay Dü\;pa) of Dorje Lingpa, the Gathering of the Innermost Essence (Yangnying Dü\;pa) of Ratna Lingpa, the Gem Ocean (Norbu Gyatso) of Padma Lingpa, the Gathering of the Victorious Ones (Gyalwa Dü\;pa) of Zhigpo Lingpa, the Complete Gathering of the Enlightened Intent (Gongpa Yongdü\;) of Dü\;dü\;l Lingpa, and the Complete Gathering of the Sugatas (Deshek Yongdü\;) of Dudjom Rinpoche himself. He compiled them all into one simple practice which encompasses the entire Nyingma Lineage, through which we can actually accomplish enlightenment in a single lifetime."
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\n \;The Dance of Dorje Drolo
\n \;
\nJune 16
\nDance Day
\nJune 16th \;is Guru Rinpoche's Birthday, when we welcome the \;Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche \;with ritual dance and song. Join us in the morning for the offering of siddhis (accomplishment ritual and sacred substances) and tsok (feast offering) for the conclusion of the Summer Retreat. The traditional Tibetan sacred dancing and Lingdro folk dances will occur throughout the day in the shrine room.
\n \;
\nOur Children's Retreat runs concurrently, June 11-15
\n \;
\n \;
\nTo make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit \;https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
\n \;
\n \; \;
\n \;
\n \;Cancellation Policy
\n \;  \;  \; \;
\n \;
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Event Title: Collection of Seven Treasures Guru Rinpoche Retreat
http://www.vajrayana.org/events/264/
When: Jun 10, 2024 08:00 AM US/Pacific
Pema Osel Ling
2013 Eureka Canyon Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2013+Eureka+Canyon+Road,Watsonville,CA,95076
Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/95076
June 10 - 16, 2024
Collection of Seven Treasures Guru Rinpoche Sadhana
Registration \;(To Follow)
 \;Pricing
DRAFT: Schedule
Pre-Retreat Information \;(To Follow)
 \;
 \;About the Retreat
Lama Sonam Rinpoche reminds us that, "Our teacher, the perfect Buddha, through his great skillfulness and limitless compassion, gave an unimaginable variety of nectar-like Dharma teachings according to the different predispositions, faculties, and fortune of beings. The most supreme, the very best of all those teachings, is this complete and deceitless clear light Secret Mantra Vajrayana vehicle through which one can accomplish buddhahood in one lifetime, in which there is the path of diligent practice for those whose are inclined to gradual progress, and the supreme sudden path for those of the sharpest faculties and who have a karmic connection from past lives.
 \;
"We have the good fortune and karmic connection to have faith in the Lama, Guru Rinpoche, and to be able to practice this \;Collection of Seven Treasures, the most supreme among all Lama Accomplishment (Ladrup) practices. It was compiled by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche from seven great treasures of the Nyingma Lineage, the Gathering of Secrets (Sangwa Dü\;pa) of Guru Chö\;wang, the Gathering of the Eight Commands (Kagyay Dü\;pa) of Dorje Lingpa, the Gathering of the Innermost Essence (Yangnying Dü\;pa) of Ratna Lingpa, the Gem Ocean (Norbu Gyatso) of Padma Lingpa, the Gathering of the Victorious Ones (Gyalwa Dü\;pa) of Zhigpo Lingpa, the Complete Gathering of the Enlightened Intent (Gongpa Yongdü\;) of Dü\;dü\;l Lingpa, and the Complete Gathering of the Sugatas (Deshek Yongdü\;) of Dudjom Rinpoche himself. He compiled them all into one simple practice which encompasses the entire Nyingma Lineage, through which we can actually accomplish enlightenment in a single lifetime."
 \;
 \;
 \;The Dance of Dorje Drolo
 \;
June 16
Dance Day
June 16th \;is Guru Rinpoche's Birthday, when we welcome the \;Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche \;with ritual dance and song. Join us in the morning for the offering of siddhis (accomplishment ritual and sacred substances) and tsok (feast offering) for the conclusion of the Summer Retreat. The traditional Tibetan sacred dancing and Lingdro folk dances will occur throughout the day in the shrine room.
 \;
Our Children's Retreat runs concurrently, June 11-15
 \;
 \;
To make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit \;https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
 \;
 \; \;
 \;
 \;  \;  \; \;
 \;
 \;
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LOCATION:Pema Osel Ling
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DESCRIPTION:--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.\nEvent details subject to change. ---\nhttp://www.vajrayana.org/events/265/\n\nEvent Title: Children's Retreat\nStart Date / Time: Jun 11, 2024 08:00 AM US/Pacific\nLocation: Pema Osel Ling\nGoogle\nhttp://maps.google.com/maps?q=2013+Eureka+Canyon+Road,Watsonville,CA,95076\n\nForecast\nhttp://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/95076\n\n
\n \;
\nJune 11 - 15
\nChildren's Retreat
\nAn opportunity for children to learn about the Dharma with age-appropriate activities in a supportive and fun environment while their parents attend Drupchen retreat. \;
\n \;
\nRegistration \;(To Follow)
\n \;Pricing
\nSchedule \;(To Follow)
\nPre-Retreat Information \;(To Follow)
\n \;
\n \;About the Retreat
\nChildren's Retreat at Pema Osel Ling, held June 11-15, in conjunction with Guru Rinpoche Seven Treasures Retreat, June 10-16, offers families a means of connecting with the Dharma in an authentic, practice-oriented environment, while providing special care and attention to the needs and capacities of young family members ages 4-15. Children must have at least one parent in attendance at Drupchen. Parents take turns assisting with the Youth Retreat.
\n \;
\nPema Osel Ling's Children's Retreat is an opportunity for children to learn about the Dharma with age-appropriate activities in a supportive and fun environment while their parents attend Drupchen retreat. \;Activities include a morning puja and tsok, and dharma lessons from experienced dharma practitioners or lamas. There are also fun, dharma-related art projects and hands-on activities (torma-making, mudras, learning the instruments, doing life release, etc). Each day ends with children joining the parents and Sangha in the Shrine room for Tsok and Sacred Dances. The children who have come to summer retreat over the years have made very special friendships and have learned about the many aspects of Buddhism.
\nThe benefits of Children's Retreat to both parents and children are easy to see. One of the long-time Children's Retreatants says, \;"The lamas teach me to do good things, think good things, and say good things. This helps me in my life and at school. I love kids' retreat!"
\n \;
\n \;
\n \;
\nTo make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit \;https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
\n \;
\n \; \;
\n \;
\n \;Cancellation Policy--- This iCal file does *NOT* confirm registration.Event details subject to change. ---\n\n--- Tendenci(tm) Software by Schipul.com - The Web Marketing Company ---\n
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Event Title: Children's Retreat
http://www.vajrayana.org/events/265/
When: Jun 11, 2024 08:00 AM US/Pacific
Pema Osel Ling
2013 Eureka Canyon Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2013+Eureka+Canyon+Road,Watsonville,CA,95076
Forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/monthly/95076
 \;
June 11 - 15
Children's Retreat
An opportunity for children to learn about the Dharma with age-appropriate activities in a supportive and fun environment while their parents attend Drupchen retreat. \;
 \;
Registration \;(To Follow)
 \;Pricing
Schedule \;(To Follow)
Pre-Retreat Information \;(To Follow)
 \;
 \;About the Retreat
Children's Retreat at Pema Osel Ling, held June 11-15, in conjunction with Guru Rinpoche Seven Treasures Retreat, June 10-16, offers families a means of connecting with the Dharma in an authentic, practice-oriented environment, while providing special care and attention to the needs and capacities of young family members ages 4-15. Children must have at least one parent in attendance at Drupchen. Parents take turns assisting with the Youth Retreat.
 \;
Pema Osel Ling's Children's Retreat is an opportunity for children to learn about the Dharma with age-appropriate activities in a supportive and fun environment while their parents attend Drupchen retreat. \;Activities include a morning puja and tsok, and dharma lessons from experienced dharma practitioners or lamas. There are also fun, dharma-related art projects and hands-on activities (torma-making, mudras, learning the instruments, doing life release, etc). Each day ends with children joining the parents and Sangha in the Shrine room for Tsok and Sacred Dances. The children who have come to summer retreat over the years have made very special friendships and have learned about the many aspects of Buddhism.
The benefits of Children's Retreat to both parents and children are easy to see. One of the long-time Children's Retreatants says, \;"The lamas teach me to do good things, think good things, and say good things. This helps me in my life and at school. I love kids' retreat!"
 \;
 \;
 \;
To make offerings for Tsok, Butter Lamps, Streaming or personal offerings for the teachers or the translator, please visit \;https://www.vajrayana.org/pema-osel-ling-offerings/
 \;
 \; \;
 \;
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