To all my students, disciples and friends,

Greetings and best wishes for the Western New Year.  I send you my strongest aspirations and prayers for the success of your Dharma practice and your activities with pure motivation for the wellbeing of others. In particular, I pray that all of our projects and activities to benefit the Buddhadharma and to bring help to all beings in this world will reach successful completion.

Even though conditions in the world are becoming more difficult, by our positive activities we can make the effects of Kali Yuga times lighter. We must make our determination to succeed in our spiritual practice stronger and more stable. For Buddhist practitioners the essence of Buddhadharma is to recognize our Buddha Nature. If we can do this, it is like having one key that can open limitless doors of peace and harmony that will benefit worldly beings. We must emphasize this practice – it is so important.

Read the full letter here: New Year 2013 Greeting

Milarepa, by His Holiness The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

New Book Discussion Group Starting January 8    Join us at the Rochester Dharma Center for lively discussions of the book, The Life of Milarepa, the story of a young man troubled by his great evil deeds, who dedicated himself to attaining enlightenment and became one of the most revered masters of Tibetan Buddhism. More than a biography, this book provides a wealth of  information about the Tibetan Buddhist path. Everyone is welcome. Tuesdays through March 5, 7-8:30 PM.  Life of Milarepa book discussion schedule.

Please see the detailed schedule for Ayang Rinpoche’s 2013 Annual Phowa Course in Bodhgaya.

BODHGAYA PHOWA SCHEDULE 2013

Bodhgaya logistics and travel information