LOSAR 2019 at KSK begins with an all-day Mahakala (Gonpo Chhag Drugpa) Drub Tab Puja Sunday, February 3, 2019 8:00 am – 9:30 am – Puja 9:30 am – 10:00 am – tea break 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Puja 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch break 1:30...
A retreat/review of Khenpo Jigme’s recent teaching on Machig Lobdron and the practice of Chod will be led by Dr. Fred Cooper on January 19, 2019 at the Bodhi Stupa. 10 am to Noon and 2 pm to 4 pm. Call Fred at 505-982-4763 to register for retreat so we...
THE TRADITION OF THE SHANGPA KAGYU LINEAGE The Shangpa tradition started in the 10th century with the two jnana dakinis Niguma and Sukhasiddhi who passed their teachings on to the Mahasiddha Kyungpo Naljor. Historically it had very few monasteries, was without hierarchy, and long remained a “secret” lineage transmitted from...
Saturday, December 15, 10-Noon & 2-4 and Sunday, December 16, 10-Noon & 2-4
CHOD stands for cutting through our neuroses and our ego-clinging. This workshop and retreat, will consist of a detailed teaching and the practice of Chod from the Surmang Tradition. The CHOD lineage was founded by Machig Labdron, an embodiment of Tara and Prajnaparamita, who lived in the 12th century and...
Venerable Khenpo Lama Pema Wangdak teaches The Relevance of Faith at KSK on Friday, November 23, 6:00-8:00 pm. “Faith goes before and, like a mother gives birth. It causes all virtues to arise & grow. Clearing away doubts & crossing the rivers, faith symbolizes the city of happiness.” KSK welcomes...
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018 4:00 pm Shangpa Mönlam (aspiration prayers & offerings) 5:30 pm* Tea break 6:00 pm* Tsok offering and Dedication of Merit (Bring offerings of food, incense, tea, candles, flowers, etc.) Lha Bab Düchen is one of the four major Buddhist holidays, and it commemorates the day Buddha...
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 at 9:30 am 9:30 Lama Mingma leads a fire puja in the gonpa (Bring offerings of food, incense, tea, candles, flowers, offerings for the lamas, etc.) Lha Bab Düchen is one of the four major Buddhist holidays, and it commemorates the day Buddha returned from Tushita...
For the Last event of HE Kalu Rinpoche’s visit, we will have a fire puja (Mountain of Burnt Offerings) and prayers for Gyari Rinpoche’s Passing. Beginning in the Gonpa at 8:00 am. Please bring texts if you have them. Also bring kathas and offerings for Rinpoche to wish him a...
AT THE KSK BUDDHIST CENTER, AN INFORMAL BLESSING – Bring the children, babies to ??? May Blessings Pervail! The day will be sunny – the KSK grounds are welcoming – feel free to wander around with the children for this auspicious event!