Kalachakra Mandala Blessing Ceremony
Today we were joined by Geshe Damchoe and Lama Jinpa to bless the Kalachakra mural. After a few words about Lion's Roar's mission and history, as well dedication to dharma, Lama Jinpa and Geshe Damchoe tell how the image which is the center piece was found with the help our Geshe Tsewang. The local artist, Jonny Knudson, who will be completing the mural, was on hand to talk about his experiences with dharma.
Dana Ferry: The Gift of Grief
On September 27, 2020, Sangha member Dana Ferry talks about the Gift of Grief.
Conor McCann: Memories and Buddhist Philosophy
On September 13, 2020, Sangha member Conor McCann explores memories of the past and a few ways Buddhist philosophy handles memory.
Jac Dufrense: Buddhist Practice and Social Justice
On August 30, 2020, Sangha member Jac Dufrense interweaves the Dharma with secular perspectives, including discussions around personal accountability, interdependence, equity, and ultimately faith. This talk is geared towards those called to action to engage liberation in all its forms.
Yeshe Sanglam / Dirk Johnson: Chanting the Names of Manjushri
On August 16, 2020, Yeshe Sanglam (Dirk Johnson) gave a thumbnail introduction to the Tantra "Chanting the Names of Manjushri."
Jules Jallab: Thangkar Monastic Institute in Kathmandu
On August 9, 2020, Sangha member Jules Jallab shared about her experience traveling to Nepal and living at the Thangkar Monastic Institute in Kathmandu. Jules shared her experiences teaching the child monks, as well as some of what she learned studying under Khangser Rinpoche
Yeshe Jamyang / Patty Marcotte: Practice with Family
On August 3, 2020, Patty Marcotte very briefly discussed practice with family.
Yeshe Jamyang (Patty Marcotte): The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary
Yeshe Jamyang / Patty Marcotte delivered this talk on August 2, 2020. Unfortunately, the recording of her talk has some issues that prevent it from being displayed. What follows is a transcript of her talk: Buddha Nature as it relates to our basic goodness.
Conor McCann: Guru Rinpoche Stories
On June 28, 2020, Conor McCann talked about Guru Rinpoche stories. Following Conor's talk, Arjia Rinpoche continued his commentary on the Heart Sutra.
Therapists Colleen Wong and Lindsay Parkinson
On July 5, 2020, therapists Colleen Wong and Lindsay Parkinson each presented. Colleen explored the inner critic, what it is, when it's a problem and what to do about it. Then Lindsay explored the idea of creating our Inner Critic in a visual representation.
Dirk Johnson: The Five Skandhas
On Sunday June 28, 2020, Dirk Johnson gave an introductory talk about the Five Skandhas. At 56:46 the video continues with a talk by Arjia Rinpoche about the Heart Sutra. This video will also be posted in the visiting teachers section of the website.
Students Respond to Jay Garfield’s Teaching
On Sunday June 7, 2020, Susan Farrar, Ellen Wolf, Conor McCann (refuge students of Lama Yeshe Jinpa), and Jim Hare (Zen priest and head of practice at the Valley Stream Zen Sangha) speak about their encounter with an in-depth Sutra and Shastra teaching. All four attended Professor Jay Garfield's "Emptiness and the Mind Perceiving It" retreat hosted by Sravasti Abbey from May 9-17, 2020.
Matthew Kruse: Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind
On May 31, 2020, refuge student Matthew Kruse helped us explore the Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma.
Elizabeth Wadsworth: The Fifth Precept
On 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?
On 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”
Khangser 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.