Paula Chichester
Resident Teacher - May 10th - July 16th
Paula Chichester has been a student of dance, the healing arts, music and Tibetan Buddhism since she was in high school in Berkeley, CA in the late '60s. Particularly inspired to find a culture that could promote outer and inner peace, she was mesmerized by Lama Thubten Yeshe's yogic prowess and kindness at a Puja in Pyramid Lake, NV in 1980.
Since then, she took on the experiment to find out if a western woman could indeed deeply benefit from traditional Tibetan Buddhist yogic training. This took her on a 38 year journey (so far) to India, into long solitary retreats and a life of uncertain material security but very clear spiritual benefit.
Eternally grateful to her teachers and friends, at Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche's encouragement, she does her best to help others unravel their personal path to freedom.
Drop In Meditation with Resident Teacher Paula Chichester
Meditation is an effective, yet simple way to deal with many life stresses. There is a growing body of scientific research indicating that meditation is highly effective in reducing physical and mental stress.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Suggested Donation $5
(No one turned away for lack of funds)
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Would you like to learn techniques to relieve anxiety in your life? Come and learn meditation with Paula. Meditation is an easy skill to learn and helps you tune into your higher, better self. Meditation allows yourself to develop your inner calm and peace.
Mondays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Starting May 21st
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For More Information 775 232 8076
Suggested: $5 (no one ever turned away for lack of funds)
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Tong-Len is an essential part of Tibetan Buddhist Mind-Training known as Lojong, the key to what is called Bodhicitta or “Enlightened Heart.”
Tong-Len has been said by the Tibetan lamas to be the most powerful and easiest dharma technique to learn for Westerners.
It awakens our compassion and introduces us to a bigger view of reality.
Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:30PM
Starting May 24th
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For More Information 775 232 8076
Suggested: $5 (no one ever turned away for lack of funds)
The 100 Verses of Advice by Padampa Sangye
Padampa Sangye is one of the most well known and beloved wandering Indian yogis of the 12th Century, who were seminal transmitters of Buddhism to China and Tibet.
The course will include talks, meditations and discussions.
The hundred short verses are the parting advice Padampa Sangye lovingly offered to the villagers of Dingri, Tibet. It is a friendly and powerful explanation of the various contemplations that foster a meaningful and happy life and ultimately, enlightenment.
Recommended Books:
The Hundred Verses of Advice, by Dilgo Khyentse and Padampa Sangye, 2001 Shambhala
Padampa Sangye, Translated by David Molk, Shambhala Publications
Dzogchen, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Snow Lion 2000
Friday, June 1st, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 2nd, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (break for lunch)
Sunday 3rd, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (break for lunch)
Seven Point Mind Training
by Geshe Chekawa
This is the classic, inspiring, 11th Century Kadampa method on how to transform our afflicted minds into the mind of the Peace Warrior, the Bodhisattva.
It is full of ways to create a life of wisdom, compassion and skillful means. This is the heart of Tibetan Buddhism Teachings and is a favorite to all.
We will be using the translation found in Advice from a Spiritual Friend, one of the very first books published by Wisdom Publications. The course will include talks, meditations and discussions.
The weekends will include an assortment of exercises created to facilitate smooth, peaceful sitting meditation.
Saturday June 16th, 10 AM - 4:00 PM (break for lunch)
Sunday June 17th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (break for lunch)
Saturday June 23rd, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (break for lunch)
Sunday June 24th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (break for lunch & Tsog)
Saka Dawa
Each year on Saka Dawa—the celebration of Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana—Buddhist practitioners around the world engage in many auspicious and merit-making activities such as personally devoting oneself to the path; sponsoring beneficial pujas, practices, and prayers; and making extensive offerings to our teachers, holy objects, auspicious charitable activities.
Tuesday May 29th - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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A Celebration of His Holiness Dalai Lama's Birthday
Chenrezig Practice
Friday July 6th 6:00 pm - 9:00 PM
DHARMA AT LAKE TAHOE
May 20th Fire Puja
June 9th - Naga Puja and Tsog picnic.
July 8th - Mantra Board and Fire Puja
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PUJA DAYS
May, 24th. June 9th and 23rd; July 8th and 22nd - Lama Chopa Puja
May 22nd, June 21nd, July 20th - Cittamani Tara Puja
May 29th, June 28th - Medicine Buddha Puja
June 12, July 12 - Dharma Protector Puja
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Spring Classes and Groups
Meditation for the Body and Mind
Led by Paula Chichester
Meditation is an easy skill to learn and helps you tune into your higher, better self. Meditation allows yourself to develop your inner calm and peace.
Every Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Starting May 21st
Buddhism In A Nutshell Class: Presented in ten - 1 hour sessions and covers the basic principles of Tibetan Buddhism.
Every other Sunday morning, 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Book Study Group:The Art of Happiness, by HH Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler Every Wednesday evenings 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm.
Tonglen Study Group led by Paula Chichester Tonglen is a type of meditation practice. It awakens our compassion and introduces us to a bigger view of reality. It introduces us to the unlimited spaciousness of emptiness. Every Thursday evening 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
See Calendar section for all details.
Dharmakaya Center
6165 Ridgeview Ct. #G Reno NV 89519
Affiliated with Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
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