UPCOMING EVENTS..........

Jigme Rinpoche's Schedule

Events in the USA and abroad. Please check regularly for updates.

Please email his assistant if you would like to contact Jigme Rinpoche for an interview or to make a teaching request.

Daily (& Sunday) Pujas at Ati Ling / PPI, Cazadero

Sunday Puja in Novato once a month

Everyone is welcome to join the sangha for daily group puja at 6:30am, Mondays through Saturdays and 9.30am on Sunday, except every 4th Sunday when we usually meet in Novato at a sangha member's home. Click here for information on our daily puja practice.

Call (707) 632 5629 or email if you have any questions.

Ngondro Practice Days

Third Saturday of the Month

July 17, August 21st

These Saturdays, running since May last year, are a chance to do some ngondro practice with others on the same path, in a supportive environment. This kind of intensive focus once a month is invaluable for helping maintain a solid, regular practice at home, and increases the harmony and strength of the sangha. Wherever you are at with your ngondro, come along for as much of the day as you can, and if you wish, stay over for Sunday morning puja. Because of different rates of progress, individuals will proceed at their own pace, rather than doing each part as a group. There will be a chance to clarify any practical questions with students who have already completed ngondro, and Jigme Rinpoche will also be around on some of the Saturdays, and for Sunday puja.

Parents are welcome to bring children, but please note full-time supervision must be arranged with another adult.

To keep costs down, please bring a brown-bag lunch. Hot and cold drinks will be available in the dining-hall.

Day-only retreatants: optional donation

Overnight retreatants: dinner Saturday, dorm bed (pls bring your own bedding), breakfast Sunday -- requested donation of $20.

ADVANCE NOTIFICATION REQUIRED. So that we can plan meals and beds, please call us on 707 632 5629 or email reservations@blackmountaincenter.com.

Lion-faced Dakini Empowerment and Retreat

Yeshe Ling, CA

July 23-25

Despite his especially busy schedule this year, Jigme Rinpoche will once again offer this wonderful retreat on the practice of the Lion-Faced Dakini of Pristine Awareness. This is a profound practice for dispelling obstacles and swiftly accomplishing the realization of intrinsic awareness, composed by HH Dudjom Rinpoche from a treasure of his previous incarnation, Dudjom Lingpa. Jigme Rinpoche received this practice directly from HH Dudjom Rinpoche, so the lineage is very short and powerful.

In the intimate, relaxed environment of this retreat, there is an ideal opportunity to really absorb the teachings and settle into the practice. Those who have attended in the past have found the retreat to be very special, and Rinpoche’s teachings to be very helpful to their dharma understanding and meditation practice. While speaking to the deepest meaning, the teachings are nonetheless direct and practical, and thereby easy to integrate into one’s life.

The Lion-Faced Dakini retreat will begin on Friday afternoon and finish on Sunday evening. Yeshe Ling is a secluded retreat place in the hills north of San Francisco, with a simplicity and natural environment that enhances meditation. Chagdud Rinpoche, and then Jigme Rinpoche have given many teachings at Yeshe Ling, so the blessings are strong on the land. So drop, for a moment, your busy life, and join us for this great opportunity to be with an authentic master of the realization lineage.

The greatest benefit comes from attending the whole retreat without coming and going, allowing the mind to settle into the practice. However if some individuals really cannot do this, arrangements can be made for partial attendence.

Preregistration is required. $125 before July 16, 2010; $150 after July 16.

For details and registration, email laurel.harris@gmail.com .

Lama Tsering Everest

Dream Yoga Retreat

September 3-6 (Labor Day Weekend), PPI

We are very happy to confirm the Dream Yoga retreat with Lama Tsering Everest at PPI, from Friday 3rd to Monday 6th September 2010. Note that this event requires full-time attendance. If you are interested in participating, please be sure to make arrangements that allow you to attend all four days, starting from Friday morning and going through Monday early evening.

Dream Yoga, taught in the Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayana tradition, is a special meditation practice for recognizing illusion and developing awareness. Since our lives are short, and we don't have much time to practice, we can apply the techniques of dream yoga during our sleep, thereby cultivating the recognition of the true nature of reality in our waking lives. It does not involve analysis of the dream content but rather develops the ability to perceive the quality of the dream experience. This furthers our spiritual practice at a very profound level and enables us to cut through the old habits of the ordinary mind's illusions.

The facilities and quiet beauty of the Padmasambhava Peace Institute are ideal for the teaching and practice of Dream Yoga. These extraordinary teachings, along with guided practice, will be offered by Lama Tsering Everest, who was trained in these methods by the late His Eminence Chagdud Rinpoche. She has taught it repeatedly in different parts of the world, bringing many people to a new level of understanding in their practice of the dharma.

COSTS: Costs are per person, and includes all meals, accommodations and teachings.

 

Cancellation and refund policy: please note that for any cancellation within 7 or fewer days of the event start, a charge of $25 per event day will be deducted from the refund. Thank you!

 

All prices go up $20 on August 15th!

	Dormitories	Private room w/ shared bathroom (Tara House)
			Double occupancy room (price per person)
CGF-member	$220		$300
Non-CGF member	$240		$320

 

To register, or to reserve a room in the Tara House, please call the treasurer on 415-663-9421.

 

Click here for full details about staying at PPI

 

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Awakening the Mind & Softening the Heart

October 1-3, Berkeley Shambhala Center

 

Much of our human struggle springs from a discordance between our heart and our head. In the Buddhist tradition, we have wonderful practices of wisdom through which we clear away confusions and ignorance and enlighten our mind. And we have compassionate exercises to soften our heart. Together they bring heart and mind into a natural relationship of mutual support. The public talk is on Friday night, followed by the weekend program.   For more information about Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, please see his website.   For more information, contact activity@atiling.org.

Padma Dakini Drubchod

November 12-14, 2010

Padmasambhava Peace Institute

PPI in association with Ati Ling is delighted to host the ninth annual Padma Dakini Retreat with Jigme Tromge Rinpoche as Vajra Master, and other Chagdud Gompa lamas in attendance. This event is held annually to commemorate the November 17th 2002 date of the parinirvana of His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, our beloved teacher who established the Chagdud Gonpa Foundation in the West

The retreat will be based on a Dharma treasure (terma) of the late Chokgyur Lingpa, a contemporary and spiritual brother of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. Chokgyur Lingpa is regarded as the last of the one hundred major tertons (treasure revealers) and the universal monarch of all Tertons.

Chokgyur Lingpa (1829-1870) displayed many amazing miracles throughout his life and worked alongside Jamyang Khyentse, Jamyang Kongtrul, Mipham Gyatso and Patrul Rinpoche in developing the Rime Movement, a non-sectarian approach to integrating all major schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Chokgyur Lingpa's fourth incarnation, Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche, bestowed the Padma Dakini empowerment when he visited Ati Ling in 2000 and 2004, and we are privileged to maintain the practice of this treasure under the guidance of Jigme Tromge Rinpoche, who was recognised early in life as being the reincarnation of Tsewang Norbu, the son of Chokgyur Lingpa who was regarded as an Avalokiteshvara emanation.

Empowerment is required for participation in this retreat. Please contact us if you do not have the empowerment but wish to attend the retreat.

TIME: The retreat will begin on Friday morning at 9.00am and end on Sunday evening around 5pm. Please note we do NOT offer dinner on Thursday night, even if some retreatants need to arrive that evening.

Prices and registration information will be posted soon.

ATI LING / JIGME RINPOCHE EVENTS ARCHIVE

Click here to read about past events 2007-2010... (see below for 2004-2006)

Rigdzin Dupa 100,000 Tsog Offerings Retreat June 18-21 2010

Public Teachings on the Six Perfections, June 6, 10 & 24 2010

Meditation Practice and Q&A, April 24 2010

Teaching on Discipline, April 8 2010

Meditation Practice and Q&A, April 3-4 2010

Teaching on Barched Lamsel, March 28 2010

Teachings on Samaya, Feb 28 & March 7 2010

Throma Nagmo Retreat with Lama Pema Dorje, Feb 2010

Vajrakilya Retreat, Dec 2009

Puja on Anniversary of Chagdud Rinpoche's Parinirvana, Nov 17 2009

Padma Dakini Drubchod, Nov 2009

Teachings on Riwo Sangchod, Nov 1 & 8 2009

Medicine Buddha Empowerment & Teachings, Oct 25 2009

Teachings on Bodhicitta and Finding Inspiration to Practice, Oct 2009

P'howa Empowerment and Retreat with Chagdud Khadro, Oct 2009

Four Teachings on Meditation and the Bardos, Sept-Oct 2009

Chagdud Gonpa Daily Practices Empowerments Sept 2009

Rigdzin Dupa 100,000 Tsog Offerings Retreat Sept 5-7 2009

Teachings on Pure View, June 2009

Throma Nagmo Retreat, Memorial Day Weekend 2009

Ngondro Empowerments and Retreat, March 14-20, 2009

Thangka Painting Masterclass, Feb 28-March 1, 2009

Meditation and the Mind Retreat, Feb 7-8, 2009

Vajrakilaya Empowerment and Drubchod, Dec 27-28 2008

Rigdzin Dupa 100,000 Tsog Offerings Retreat, Nov 15-17 2008

Lion-faced Dakini Empowerment and Retreat, 24-26 Oct 2008

Peaceful Manjushri Empowerment and Retreat, 13-14 Sept 2008

Teachings by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, 22-24 Aug 2008

Teachings by Sakya Jetsunma (Jetsun Kushog) 7-9 July 2008

Teachings in Sebastopol May-July 2008

Statue Consecration Spring 2008

Nyung Ne Retreat May 10-11th 2008

Riwo Sangchod Practice Day, May 4th 2008

Saving Lives Ceremony, February 9th, 2008

Losar (Tibetan New Year) Pujas, February 2008

Vajrakilaya Drubchod and New Year's Eve Party, Dec 2007

Padma Dakini Drubchod with Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche, Nov 2007

Teachings on 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva / Meditation, fall 2007

Rigdzin Dupa Retreat with H.E. Namkha Drimed Rinpoche, Sept 2007

Meditation Instructions, Santa Rosa, spring/summer 2007

Torma and Choponing Workshops, May 2007

Nyung Ne Retreat, May 2007

Throma Drubchod, March 30th - April 1st 2007

Ngondro Practice and Teachings Weekend, March 2007

Click here to read about events 2004-2006....

Vajrakilaya Retreat and New Year's Party, end Dec 2006

Ngondro Practice Weekend, Dec 2006

Red Tara and Padma Dakini Retreat with Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Nov 2006

Medicine Buddha at Open Secret Bookstore, Nov 2006

Empowerments for Medicine Buddha & Chagdud Gonpa Daily Practices, Sept 2006

Lion-faced Dakini Retreat, Napa Valley, Sept 2006

Rigdzin Dupa Retreat with Getse Rinpoche, Sept 2006

Family Fun Day Aug 2006

Nyung Ne Retreat June 2006

Throma Retreat with Namkha Drimed Rinpoche, May 2006

P'howa Retreat with Chagdud Khadro, March 2006

Vajrakilaya Retreat, Feb 2006

Throma Retreat, Dec 2005

Annual Padma Dakini Drubchod, Nov 2005

Puja with Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Nov 2005

Rigdzin Dupa 100,000 Tsog Offerings Retreat, and Tibetan Lama-dancing, Sept 2005

Public Empowerments, Aug 2005

Lion-Faced Dakini Retreat, Napa Valley, Aug 2005

Hong Kong June 2005

Lord Buddha's Birthday -- Sunday May 15th 2005

H.E. Namkha Drimed Rinpoche Yeshe Tsogyal Retreat -- Spring 2005

Weekend Nyung Ne Retreat -- Feb 2005

Padma Dakini Drubchod -- Nov 2004

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