Calendar: Special Events



September 5-6, 2008
H. E. GYANA VAJRA RINPOCHE, senior lineage holder of the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism and the younger son of His Holiness Sakya Trizin, will visit Sakya Thupten Dargye Ling on the joyful occasion of our 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Click here to visit the Special Events page for details of teachings and initiations.

Calendar: Weekly Classes

GREEN TARA PUJA & PRAISES
 First Sunday of the Month: Four Mandala Green Tara Puja*, 9:15am
Other Sundays of the Month: Chanting 21 Tara Praises, 9:15am
Tara is the manifestation of all the Buddhas’ holy activities in the form of a female deity. She is said to be swift in bringing benefit and removing obstacles for all beings and many great masters recommend emphasis on the Tara practice. On the first Sunday of each month, we recite the full Four Mandala Green Tara Puja. Other Sundays, we focus on chanting the 21 Tara Praise. 
*Initiation is required for the full Four Mandala Green Tara Puja

BLUE FLOWER MEDITATION
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. (except first Sunday of the month)
Calm abiding serves as a foundation of all meditation and is characterized by the stabilization of attention and the calming of the mind’s distractions. It is said to have a profound effect not only on our practice, but on our physical, mental, and emotional health as well. Thus, it is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

NGONDRO PRACTICE
Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.
In the Sakya tradition, these foundational practices (Ngondro) include taking refuge, recitation of the 100-syllable Vajrasattva mantra, mandala offerings and guru devotion. Each practice helps to remove obscurations, generate merit, and prepare one for practice on the Vajrayana path. To join the Ngondro Practice group, please e-mail us at mnsakya@mac.com.

DHARMA CONFERENCE CALLS
WITH VEN. LAMA KALSANG GYALTSEN
Sundays, 7-8 p.m. Central Time
The Minnesota Sakya Center is proud to offer a new way to incorporate authentic Buddhist Dharma into our busy lives. Venerable Lama Kalsang will lead teachings via phone. Accessible by either cell phone or land line, these calls provide an opportunity for people across the country to learn together. Newcomers to Buddhism are welcome. Click here for details and instructions on how to join the Sunday Conference Calls.


The Minnesota Sakya Center, Sakya Thupten Dargye Ling, is a branch of
Tsechen Kunchab Ling, Seat of His Holiness the Sakya Trizin in the United States.
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