Elizabeth Wadsworth: The Fifth Precept
Dirk Johnson2020-08-24T18:12:46-07:00On May 24, 2020, refuge student Elizabeth Wadsworth explored the 5th Precept, which is to refrain from taking intoxicants.
Kathy Montez: How Does Movement Affect the Mind?
Dirk Johnson2020-08-24T18:10:40-07:00On May 10, 2020, refuge student Kathy Montez explored how her career as a personal trainer has influenced her dharma practice: how does movement effect the mind? How does the mind effect movement?
Khangser Rinpoche Teaches on “Philosophy of Tantra”
Dirk Johnson2020-07-13T13:36:30-07:00Khangser Rinpoche will be joining the Buddha Dharma Study Program. Rinpoche will be teaching every other Thursday at 7:30pm PST beginning on July 16, 2020. Khangser Rinpoche will be teaching on the Philosophy of Tantra. Currently, no text is assigned. These lectures are targeted to the Buddha Dharma Study Program students, but anyone with a sincere interest is free to attend.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Message of Hope
Dirk Johnson2020-07-13T12:08:14-07:00A copy of the Dalai Lama's message of hope and a letter from Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Lama Yeshe Jinpa. A link to His Holiness' Earth Day message follows the photos of the message of hope.
Lama Yeshe Jinpa: The Five Sciences of Nalanda University
Dirk Johnson2021-01-30T15:51:34-08:00On June 14, 2020, Lama Yeshe Jinpa speaks about the five sciences of Nalanda University.
Lama Yeshe Jinpa: Saga Dawa Greetings
Dirk Johnson2021-01-30T15:21:38-08:00On June 5, 2020, Lama Yeshe Jinpa issues greetings for Saga Dawa and explains the meaning of Saga Dawa Duchen for those unfamiliar with this festival.
Lama Yeshe Jinpa: Strong Emotions and the George Floyd Protests
Dirk Johnson2021-01-30T15:15:13-08:00On June 4, 2020, Lama Yeshe Jinpa responds to the strong emotions of recent protests following the death of George Floyd. Buddhas and Bodhisattva's have historically responded to the circumstances of their day. Lama Jinpa speaks about the Buddha, who was a prince, and Nagarjuna wrote "A Letter to a King," verses on how to practice and govern.
Lama Yeshe Jinpa: on Avalokiteshvara Empowerment by H.H. Dalai Lama
Dirk Johnson2021-01-30T15:08:11-08:00On May 21, 2020, Lama Yeshe Jinpa, of Lion's Roar Dharma Center at Do Nga Dargey Temple in Sacramento, California, talks about why it will be good for you to take the Avalokiteshvara empowerment from H.H. Dalai Lama XIV on May 28-29, 2020.
A Letter from the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Dirk Johnson2021-03-30T11:42:44-07:00n May of 2020, Yeshe Jamyang received a letter from the office of His Holiness Dalai Lama XIV in response to a letter she had previously sent on behalf of Lama Yeshe Jinpa conveying the prayers and wishes for health and well being of His Holiness from the entire Don Nga Dargey / Lion’s Roar Dharma Center membership. A transcription of the letter follows:
Lama Yeshe Jinpa: Tenets Are Fundamental (BDP)
Dirk Johnson2021-01-30T14:57:42-08:00On May 11, 2020, Lama Yeshe Jinpa, of Lion's Roar Dharma Center at Do Nga Dargey Temple in Sacramento, California, talks about why tenets are fundamental for studying the Buddha Dharma.