Refuge is required in Tibetan Buddhism to do certain practices and to receive empowerments. Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche taught “Taking refuge in the Buddha, the dharma and the sangha is something more than a ritual. By taking refuge, we are committing ourselves to freedom.” I take refuge in the Buddha. I...
The Four Deities Puja in the Shangpa Lineage are Green Tara, Chenrezig, Mahakala, and Vajra Yogini. In just one puja, a practitioner is able to invoke all these major deities and access their characteristics through chanting and mantra. Texts for reference will be available. Tickets for the event are available...
This talk will consider an approach to meditation that is available to all, deceptively simple, yet with profound results. Based on the pith instructions of the previous Kalu Rinpoche. Tickets available through Eventbrite and at the door.
On October 13, Dr. Fred Cooper will present a workshop on “The Last Three Statements of Garab Dorje” as an introduction to Dzogchen practice. Garab Dorje was the first Vidyadhara of the Dzogchen lineage, and as he was dying, he left followers with these three statements: 1) Introducing directly the...
We will celebrate Kalu Rinpoche’s birthday with Chenrezig Puja and cake and tea. Please join!
The Beautiful Green Tara Sand Mandala Dissolution will begin with Green Tara Puja, followed by the dissolution, reminding us of the fragility, beauty, and impermanence of all life.
Kalu Rinpoche will bestow the empowerment of the Four Deities on Sunday, October 28. The “Combined Practice of the Four Deities” is a guru yoga from the Shangpa Tradition and includes Mahakala, Vajrayogini, Chenrezig, and Tara in one practice. Refuge is required and will be offered Sunday morning. (TBA)
KSK is delighted to welcome H.E. Kalu Rinpoche this year! Rinpoche will stay at the center for a week and teach on October 27 and 28. Scheduled events: Saturday, October 27, 7-9 pm Public Talk: Simple Meditation James A. Little Theatre Santa Fe Donation: $20 Sunday, October 28 1-4 pm...
Venerable Lama Chopal returns to KSK to construct a participatory sand mandala on Saturday and Sunday, September 8th and 9th. Please join us throughout the day to assist Lama Chopal or simply to watch and meditate.
The Wish-fulfilling Wheel This teaching and reading transmission by Dr. Fred Cooper, president of the KSK Board, will cover philosophical and practical aspects of Vajrayana visualization and mantra recitation (Development and Completion Stage practice) in the context of the practice of White Tara. This practice and class are appropriate for...