March 2016 Newsletter
"If you can remain present, that is to say,
if you can remain aware of the present moment of experience,
then even if a hundred thoughts pass through your mind
it's irrelevant because you won't be distracted by them."
-- Bardor Tulku Rinpoche
Losar 2016
Bardor Tulku Rinpoche and Sonam in India
At the invitation of H.H. 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Bardor Tulku Rinpoche and Sonam recently attended the Commemoration Ceremony of the 16th Karmapa at Bodhgaya and joined a throng of 10,000 participants in celebrating the life and achievements of the 16th Karmapa.
[left to right: Khenpo Lodro Donyo Rinpoche; Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche; Bardor Tulku Rinpoche; Bokar Rinpoche Yangsi; Yonge Mingyur Rinpoche; Kyabje Thrangu Rinpoche; HE Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche]
Construction Update
Not missing a beat, KPL’s construction team sprang into action in the new Losar year.
Dan Curtiss informs us that the porch project is on hold until the spring; current focus is on the second floor. Jeff Garden has been lending a regular hand with wiring upstairs. Kevin Nielsen is also working upstairs on framing according to Rinpoche’s specifications. Paul Vorel is busy working on the Main Shrine cabinetry. Dan has been assisting with casting all ornamentations for the lion throne for the main Buddha statue, which will be gold leafed by Mr. Lee. Lama Tratop is finishing the relief carving which will decorate the top of the main shrine columns.
The alarm system and HVAC installations are scheduled to begin soon.
Go KPL Construction Team!
Here are some recent photos of the new ornamentations. Lama Tratop is clearly enjoying this project.
Upcoming Programs
March 19 • Meditation / 10am-noon
Instructor: Naomi Schmidt
Naomi is a senior student with extensive experience in teaching meditation. She will offer shamatha (tranquility) meditation instruction and will lead a meditation session. This is a wonderful opportunity to get started with the practice of meditation.
March 19 • The Nature of Reality / 1:30-2:30pm
Talk by Lama Jim Kukula. Donation: $20
Lama Jim will teach on The Four Seals, four statements about the world which form the basis of all Buddhist teachings. The Four Seals are: Emptiness, Impermanence, Suffering and Nirvana.
March 26-27 & April 23-24 • The Essence of Wisdom: Stages of the Path
10am-noon & 2-4pm
Teaching and Instruction by Lama Tashi Topgyal
Translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso
Cost of the weekend: $120 (membership discount applies)
March 27, 2016, Sunday • Yamantaka Long-Life Empowerment
2:00 pm
Lama Tashi Topgyal
The teaching is a continuation of an explanation of Guru Rinpoche’s instructions on the stages of the path discovered as terma by Chokgyur Lingpa. These instructions are part of the very secret chittasadhana of Dorje Drakpo Tsal. They will be explained using a commentary by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, “An Expansion of the Light of Wisdom.” A portion of that text has been published in English by Rangjung Yeshe Publications as the three-volume work The Light of Wisdom.
May 7 • KPL 13th Anniversary Celebration
Kunzang Palchen Ling celebrates its13th anniversary! Please join us for practice, lunch, and a Guru Rinpoche Long Life empowerment.
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