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Kagyu Droden Kunchab
1892 Fell Street, San Francisco,
California 94117, USA
(415) 752-5454
On September 16th, 2022, the KDK Board of Directors gave this presentation to His Eminence Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche (click link below to open PDF):
Waking Yoga Teachings
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Bardo Teachings
Lama Jinpa Tharchin Leads the KDK St. Louis Study Group in Reading The Quintessence of the Union of Mahamudra and Dzokchen by Karma Chakme Rinpoche. Commentary by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche.
Mondays, 7-9 PM Central Standard Time
Beginning Monday, February 7, 2022
The class will meet until the text is completed.
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting series:
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Lama Choying leads Chenrezig Puja via Zoom, Saturday nights 6 - 7 PM Pacific Time
I would like Lama Choying to lead the Chenrezig Puja via Zoom and conduct Q & A to the public for when they have questions. Lama Choying has been my student for a long time and has completed Three Year Retreat under my direction, and has been quite inseparable for all my activity. He has good motivation to help people, and while I am gone, he will lead the Chenrezig puja via Zoom at 6 - 7 PM Pacific Time every Saturday night. You will not need to bring anything to participate, as he will lead the practice slowly with the text on the screen.
I am confident as I know him, his motivation is very strong to benefit others compared to other people who say too many things, so I really believe he can benefit all of you. Even people who are not necessarily my students can practice with him on Zoom, so I request - please everyone, don't be ignorant, and pay attention. Whatever your leisure, you can come on any Saturday evening. From my heart, I request that you continually maintain this practice, as Chenrezig is the emanation of the actual Buddha's compassion. When you meditate on Chenrezig and chant the mantra, you are communicating directly with the Buddha's mind and becoming more inseparable with your mind. Then, you have some space for wisdom and method to be instilled in your mind. Lama Choying will show the text on the screen; nothing else is necessary, you can follow the text right there, and Lama Choying will let you know when to start, when to say mantra, do silent meditation, and conclude. If you have leisure time, you can ask questions afterwards.
Via ZOOM, Saturdays 6 PM - 7 PM Pacific Time
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2021 Teachings by Lama Lodu Rinpoche
Jan 10th - Rinpoche's teachings and guided practice of Medicine Buddha. Rinpoche explains the three sub-divisions of practice, the first part of taking refuge and generating Boddhicitta, the middle part which is focusing on the object of meditation, and the conclusion part, which is how to dedicate the merit gained from the practice to all sentient beings. The Medicine Buddha sadhana was composed by Chagme Rinpoche, who was the Mahapandit and truly accomplished yogi. Afterwards, Rinpoche answered questions during a Q and A session.
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The Medicine Buddha Sadhana can be downloaded here.
Jan 17th - Rinpoche's teachings on overcoming the discomfort of the mind and body that arise through the extreme emotions of anger and other afflictions, and how to subside them through meditation, recitation, and visualization, according to the Buddha.
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Jan 24th - While we practice seriously, at that time we may have obstacles instantly arise and the mind becomes covered by these obscurations. This causes lots of confusion and doubt, so Rinpoche will give a twenty-minute teaching on how to make this subside, followed by a Q & A session with written questions given by the participants.
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Jan 31st - Rinpoche gave the commentary and teachings on the practice of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Chenrezig. The practice is divided into three sub-divisions, the first part being refuge and generating Boddhicitta, the second part is the focusing of the mind on the main body of the meditation object, and the third part is how to dedicate the merit gained from the practice to all sentient beings. Rinpoche gave commentary on each sub-division, and also led a guided group meditation practice, and concluded with a Q & A session.
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The Chenrezig Sadhana can be downloaded here
Feb 21st - Lama Lodu Rinpoche teaches 16th Karmapa Devotional Practice, “Lamey Naljor” or Guru Yoga
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Click here to download the 16th Karmapa Guru Yoga practice text.
Feb 28th - Lama Lodu Rinpoche teaches Kyabje Rangjung Kunkyab Devotional Practice, “Lamey Naljor” or Guru Yoga
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Click here to download the Kyabje Rangjung Kunkyab Guru Yoga practice text.
For Rinpoche's Seven Weekends series of teachings from Sept. 25th through November 6th, go to the http://kdk.org/teaching-schedule.html.
Donations
As the center relies on dues and donations, if there is someone who is motivated from their heart to maintain the KDK Dharma center, you are more than welcome to make a contribution at this PayPal link. Currently, there is a water problem on the KDK Retreat Land, and there is always a shortfall to maintain the San Francisco Dharma Center which needs painting, roofing, and so on. Donations of any amount will be very helpful and you can make a memo to donate for any specific purpose:
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