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Ayang Rinpoche and Palchen Galo Rinpoche

Schedule and Program Update for Nepal Ceremonies

There have been slight changes in the schedule and program for the Consecration and Enthronement Ceremonies in Nepal. Click NEPAL RETREAT CENTER VISITOR INFORMATION if you are planning to attend. Click here to download the Official Invitation English,  Chinese or Tibetan. Grand Opening and … [Read More...]

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Join Us in Sponsoring Long Life and Tea Offerings

The opening of Amitabha Foundation Retreat Centre and the Enthronement Ceremony of the 4th Palchen Galo Rinpoche will be held on the auspicious day of 23rd May 2013. We invite you to create an auspicious connection and help us meet our goal of $10,000 to help sponsor the long life offerings and tea service … [Read More...]

Nepal Temple Consecration and Enthronement

Grand Opening and Consecration of Opak Kyilkhor Chöling Amitabha Foundation Retreat Centre in Nepal And the Enthronement of His Eminence Palchen Galo Rinpoche 20-25 May 2013 OFFICIAL INVITATION 20-21 May – Dharma Protector Prayers 23 May – Official Ceremonies 24-25 May –Buddha Amitabha … [Read More...]

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  • Schedule and Program Update for Nepal Ceremonies
  • Join Us in Sponsoring Long Life and Tea Offerings
  • Nepal Temple Consecration and Enthronement
  • 2013 Teachings in North America
  • Achi 100,000 Tsok Offering Prayers March 13-19

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Rochester Calendar

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  • Shamata (Calm Abiding) meditation
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: May 5, 2013 - 9:30 am
    Location: 11 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY
    Description: Shamata is the traditional introduction to meditation and calming the mind. It is appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. We use a technique of bringing awareness to the breath, and provide an explanation each week, as well a 4 short sessions of practice. Shamata is useful for learning to focus one's attention and reduce stress, and it is also essential as a foundation for spiritual practice. Everyone is welcome.
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  • Vajrasattva Visualization meditation
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: May 5, 2013 - 11:00 am
    Location: 11 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY
    Description: Vajrasattva is the essence of all the Buddhas, and the Vajrasattva 100-syllable mantra contains all their seed syllables. Vajrasattva represents our own Buddha Nature, and through meditating on Vajrasattva we can purify our negative emotions and mental obscurations and generate wisdom and compassion. This practice is helpful for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. We use a short sadhana (practice text) and chant in Tibetan, following a recording of our founder and teacher, Ayang Rinpoche. Everyone is welcome.
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  • 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas, Book Discussion Group
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: May 7, 2013 - 8:30 pm
    Location: 11 South Goodman St., Rochester
    Description: We will spend two weeks discussing this short summary of the benefits of altruistic actions.
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  • Nyingma Phowa practice
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: May 10, 2013 - 9:00 pm
    Location: 11 S Goodman St., Rochester
    Description: This practice is for anyone who has previously taken Ayang Rinpoche's Phowa course.
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  • Shamata (Calm Abiding) meditation
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: May 12, 2013 - 9:30 am
    Location: 11 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY
    Description: Shamata is the traditional introduction to meditation and calming the mind. It is appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. We use a technique of bringing awareness to the breath, and provide an explanation each week, as well a 4 short sessions of practice. Shamata is useful for learning to focus one's attention and reduce stress, and it is also essential as a foundation for spiritual practice. Everyone is welcome.
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  • Vajrasattva Visualization meditation
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: May 12, 2013 - 11:00 am
    Location: 11 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY
    Description: Vajrasattva is the essence of all the Buddhas, and the Vajrasattva 100-syllable mantra contains all their seed syllables. Vajrasattva represents our own Buddha Nature, and through meditating on Vajrasattva we can purify our negative emotions and mental obscurations and generate wisdom and compassion. This practice is helpful for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. We use a short sadhana (practice text) and chant in Tibetan, following a recording of our founder and teacher, Ayang Rinpoche. Everyone is welcome.
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  • 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas, Book Discussion Group
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: May 14, 2013 - 8:30 pm
    Location: 11 South Goodman St., Rochester
    Description: We will spend two weeks discussing this short summary of the benefits of altruistic actions.
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  • Potluck social
    Starts: 6:00 pm
    Ends: May 17, 2013 - 8:00 pm
    Location: 11 S Goodman St, Rochester, NY
    Description: Please join us for a social evening of good food and good friends. We will make the dinner a feast offering by chanting the Tsok Offering Prayers.
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  • Shamata (Calm Abiding) meditation
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: May 19, 2013 - 9:30 am
    Location: 11 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY
    Description: Shamata is the traditional introduction to meditation and calming the mind. It is appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. We use a technique of bringing awareness to the breath, and provide an explanation each week, as well a 4 short sessions of practice. Shamata is useful for learning to focus one's attention and reduce stress, and it is also essential as a foundation for spiritual practice. Everyone is welcome.
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  • Vajrasattva Visualization meditation
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: May 19, 2013 - 11:00 am
    Location: 11 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY
    Description: Vajrasattva is the essence of all the Buddhas, and the Vajrasattva 100-syllable mantra contains all their seed syllables. Vajrasattva represents our own Buddha Nature, and through meditating on Vajrasattva we can purify our negative emotions and mental obscurations and generate wisdom and compassion. This practice is helpful for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. We use a short sadhana (practice text) and chant in Tibetan, following a recording of our founder and teacher, Ayang Rinpoche. Everyone is welcome.
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  • Guru Rinpoche Day Feast Offering Celebration
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: May 20, 2013 - 8:30 pm
    Location: 11 S Goodman St., Rochester
    Description: We will do the Concise Buddha Amitabha meditation practice with tsok offering prayers. Please bring a small food or drink offering to share (no meat or alcohol), and arrive 10-15 minutes early so we can get set up and start on time. This is a wonderful practice for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 585-261-7094.
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  • The Essence of the Heart Sutra - Book Discussion Group
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: May 21, 2013 - 8:30 pm
    Location: 11 S Goodman St., Rochester, NY
    Description: "The Essence of the Heart Sutra" by the Dalai Lama is the next book scheduled for the weekly discussion group. Roy says, "We keep having discussions on emptiness and I think this book has a pretty good teaching on it."

    Please order your own copy through an online book seller.
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  • Saga Dawa/Lunar Eclipse Drikung Phowa practice
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: May 25, 2013 - 12:00 pm
    Location: 11 S Goodman St., Rochester
    Description: This practice is for anyone who has taken Ayang Rinpoche's Phowa course. Please join us for this auspicious day to renew your samaya.
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  • Shamata (Calm Abiding) meditation
    Starts: 9:00 am
    Ends: May 26, 2013 - 9:30 am
    Location: 11 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY
    Description: Shamata is the traditional introduction to meditation and calming the mind. It is appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. We use a technique of bringing awareness to the breath, and provide an explanation each week, as well a 4 short sessions of practice. Shamata is useful for learning to focus one's attention and reduce stress, and it is also essential as a foundation for spiritual practice. Everyone is welcome.
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  • Vajrasattva Visualization meditation
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: May 26, 2013 - 11:00 am
    Location: 11 South Goodman Street, Rochester, NY
    Description: Vajrasattva is the essence of all the Buddhas, and the Vajrasattva 100-syllable mantra contains all their seed syllables. Vajrasattva represents our own Buddha Nature, and through meditating on Vajrasattva we can purify our negative emotions and mental obscurations and generate wisdom and compassion. This practice is helpful for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. We use a short sadhana (practice text) and chant in Tibetan, following a recording of our founder and teacher, Ayang Rinpoche. Everyone is welcome.
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  • The Essence of the Heart Sutra - Book Discussion Group
    Starts: 7:00 pm
    Ends: May 28, 2013 - 8:30 pm
    Location: 11 S Goodman St., Rochester, NY
    Description: "The Essence of the Heart Sutra" by the Dalai Lama is the next book scheduled for the weekly discussion group. Roy says, "We keep having discussions on emptiness and I think this book has a pretty good teaching on it."

    Please order your own copy through an online book seller.
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