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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche and the Practice of Mahamudra Wednesdays, March 10 - April 14, 2010, 7:30 - 9 pm Class
1: The Life Teaching of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche
In preparation for Rinpoche's long-awaited return to North Carolina, this series will being with a study of Amrita of Eloquence,
the newly published spiritual biography of the life of Khenpo Karthar
Rinpoche, one of the Kagyu lineage's most beloved teachers.March 10, Wednesday 7:30-9 pm Class 2: The Life Teachings of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche
We continue our study of Amrita of Eloquence,
the spiritual biography of the life of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche.
We will discuss how Rinpoche established the Karmapa's monastery
in North America. March 17, Wednesday 7:30-9 pm Class 3: The Life Teachings of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche
We complete our study of Amrita of Eloquence,
the spiritual biography of the life of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche with
discussion of how he nurtured his students and followed the commands of
his guru.March 24, Wednesday 7:30-9 pm Class 4: Introduction to the Mahamudra Lineage Prayer
March 31, Wednesday 7:30-9 pm This
prayer has four parts. First, we turn our mind away from samsara
and toward the dharma. Second, we cultivate devotion towards the
lama and the dharma so we will develop true meditation. Third, we
pray to achieve peace of mind. Fourth, we strive to understand
that the essence of our thoughts is the dharmakaya.
Keeping an Open Heart in Difficult Times: Public Talk by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche - April 7, Wednesday 7:30-9 pm
Rinpoche
will speak to how we can transform all circumstances - difficult or
favorable - into opportunites for cultivating wisdom, compassion, love,
and joy. This public talk will be held at the United Church of Chapel
Hill at 1321 MLK Blvd. Rinpoche will offer a daylong teaching on
the Mahamudra Lineage Prayer and the Refuge Vow on April 8 in Carrboro.
See www.piedmontktc.org for more information.Class 6: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche's Commentary on the Mahamudra Lineage Prayer
We
will discuss Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche's teaching on the Mahamudra
Lineage Prayer and how we can apply this to our practice and in our
daily lives.April 14, Wednesday 7:30-9 pm Everyone
is welcome and there are no prerequisites other than a basic level of
curiosity about Buddhism. The classes
are informal and designed for plenty of discussion and time for
questions. A brief sitting meditation will be included.
Please feel free to attend any one or more classes. Written
material will be provided on each topic. The
suggested donation for each class is $5.
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