Fred Cooper teaching in Questa Sept. 30

Friday, Sept. 30. 10-Noon & 1:30-4:30 pm. In Questa at the Herman Rednick Center and on ZOOM. AM session: 7-Line Prayer to Guru Rinpoche and short sadhana of Yeshe Tsogyal. PM session: “Introduction to Awareness” text of Guru Rinpoche. For information and to register contact Dr. Cooper at cooper@santafe.edu .

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Mahakala Puja Sept. 24

In these days of change and challenge, we call on the great protector of the Shangpa Kagyu and Kagyu lineages, Chagdrukpa, the 6-armed Mahakala. Monthly practices are held on the day before New Moon, this month, Sept. 24, at 5:30 p.m. Practitioners are asked to bring a tsok food offering...

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Dalai Lama Birthday July 6!

His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, celebrates his birthday on July 6.  We will celebrate his and H.H. Karmapa’s birthday (June 30) together this year – on the 6th after Chenrezig puja at 5:30 pm. Join us for cake, the birthday song, and long life prayers for these two great teachers!...

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Songs of Milarepa – July 15

Milarepa is a famous siddha who was born in the eleventh century and is known for teaching through songs. Dr. Fred Cooper will consider four of these songs in a workshop at the Herman Rednick Center, #40 Lorien Road, Questa NM 87566. Also on ZOOM. Friday, July 15, 2022. 10-Noon...

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Lama Dorje Birthday Celebration May 25!

Lama Dorje celebrates 89 years on the planet this Wednesday, May 25, and KSK will host a party in the gonpa after Chenrezig puja at 5:30 pm.  KSK will provide pizza and drinks, and you’re welcome to bring food offerings and katas for the lamas and special offerings for Lama...

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Friday, April 29, Mahakala Returns!

For the first time since the pandemic quarantine, Mahakala puja will be practiced in-person at KSK! 5:30-7:30 April 29 Friday, with tsok feast offerings.  Lama Tempa will lead the practice and both Lama Dorje and Lama Tempa will attend! Mahakala is the protector of the Shangpa Kagyu and Karma Kagyu...

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12 Conditions with Dr. Fred Cooper

Fred Cooper, President of the KSK Board, will teach on “The 12 Conditions for Spiritual Development According to the Mahamudra View,” based on the 9th Karmapa’s text: “Eliminating the Darkness of Ignorance.” Saturday, March 12, 2022.  10:30-Noon and 1:00-3:00 pm. Contact Fred at cooper@santafe.edu for information on the ZOOM link...

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Garab Dorje’s Last 3 Statements

Dr. Fred Cooper, KSK President and long-time student of HE Tai Situpa Rinpoche, will teach on Garab Dorje’s Last Three Statements March 5 & 12.  Garab Dorje was the first Vidyadhara of the Dzogchen Lineage. Born in the 7th century, Garab Dorje is said to have received teachings directly from...

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March 3 LOSAR Schedule at KSK

8-10 am.  As in recent years, KSK begins Losar (Tibetan New Year) day with a smoke offering, Riwo Sangcho, at 8:00 am. This will be followed by auspicious prayers, Guru Rinpoche’s Removal of Obstacles prayer, and White Tara puja. Bring katas (scarves) and any offerings you would like for the...

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