H.E. Garchen Rinpoche at the Sakya Monastery, Seattle, January 2013. Photo by Katia Roberts.
Welcome
Drikung Seattle was founded by H.E. Garchen Rinpoche in 2013. Drikung Seattle is a Dharma center in the Drikung Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
White Tara's Blessings
There is a story behind this picture that HE Garchen Rinpoche wanted our center director Yanfen Wang to share with everyone. The lady in the photo was very ill 28 years ago and her doctor told her and her family that they should prepare for her death. She came to see Rinpoche and Rinpoche instructed her to visualize White Tara and do her mantra everyday. She is shown here greeting Rinpoche on his recent trip to Tibet at age 88. HE Garchen Rinpoche told Yanfen that she should share this story so that people understand the result of White Tara practice and if you supplicate White Tara she will help and protect you. The lady in the photo is shown giving Rinpoche a red wallet of money offerings that she saved to offer Rinpoche in gratitude.
Upcoming Teachings
Khenpo Samdup Aug 8-10, 2014
Khenpo Samdup is the resident teacher of Gar Drolma in Dayton, Ohio. Khenpo Samdup will teach in English.
LOCATION
University Heights Center
5031 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105
Room 109
LOCATION
University Heights Center
5031 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105
Room 109
SCHEDULE
Friday, August 8, 7-9 pm
Learning Buddhism: Source of Temporary and Permanent Happiness
“Learning Buddhism, source of temporary and permanent happiness,” is a teaching that reflects the essence of the Buddha’s teachings. The teachings will give an introduction to the fundamental and most important concepts found throughout Buddhist practices and curriculum. This will cover the main points regarding the Buddhist view, conduct and meditation practice, with easy-to-understand explanations.
Saturday, August 9
10 am-12 pm Buddha Nature
Buddha nature is the fundamental nature of all beings. In this teaching we will explore the presence of Buddha nature in all beings is their wish for happiness. This wish is a sign of wanting to identify with the basic nature. This is because we aren’t creating something new or developing qualities that we didn’t have before, but are actually revealing the qualities that have always been there.
2-5 pm Meditation Practice of the Yidam Deity: White Tara Sadhana
Practiced by all four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, White Tara has been the main deity practice of many well-known Buddhist scholars and siddhas in both India and Tibet, foremost among whom where Nagarjuna and Atisha. White Tara’s special function is to promote long life, both for the practitioner and for others. Ultimately, she is the very nature of dharmakaya, and her practice is a means for attaining liberation.
This teaching will be based on the three excellences (refuge and bodhichitta, nondistraction and dedication). Instruction will be given to follow the steps of the generation stages of meditation through the White Tara Sadhana practice which applies to all yidam deity practices.
Sunday, August 10
10 am-12 pm Introduction of Vajrayana Empowerment
All of us have Buddha nature as the very essence of our being. Buddha nature is the true nature of our mind, but we don’t recognize it; that is why the lama uses the symbols in the empowerment ritual to introduce the disciples to their own innate Buddha nature. This teaching will give an introduction to the meaning of empowerment.
2-5 pm Manjushri Empowerment
Manjushri is one of the most important practices in Vajrayana Buddhism. Manjushri represents the wisdom and knowledge of all the Buddhas. He is depicted as being golden-orange in color and holding a flaming sword and wisdom text.
Through the unbroken lineage of realized masters, going back to Shakyamuni Buddha, the blazing wisdom which cuts through ignorance has been passed down from teacher to student. According to the teachings, ignorance is the root cause of disturbing emotion, and disturbing emotions are the cause of negative karma and suffering; therefore, it is only through severing the root of ignorance that we can completely and finally dispel disturbing emotions and suffering.
It is a great blessing to be able to engage in this group practice of Manjushri. Through this practice, we nurture the seed of wisdom that is innate within each of us, allowing it to grow into a blazing wisdom that will cut through our own ignorance and allow our Buddha nature to gradually awaken and manifest beneficial qualities for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Manjushri’s mantra is believed to enhance wisdom and improve one’s skills in memory, writing, explaining and other scholarly and literary abilities : OM WAGISHORI MUM
These teachings are suitable for beginning students or experienced practitioners. Your participation is welcome in all or part of the teachings.
Friday, August 8, 7-9 pm
Learning Buddhism: Source of Temporary and Permanent Happiness
“Learning Buddhism, source of temporary and permanent happiness,” is a teaching that reflects the essence of the Buddha’s teachings. The teachings will give an introduction to the fundamental and most important concepts found throughout Buddhist practices and curriculum. This will cover the main points regarding the Buddhist view, conduct and meditation practice, with easy-to-understand explanations.
Saturday, August 9
10 am-12 pm Buddha Nature
Buddha nature is the fundamental nature of all beings. In this teaching we will explore the presence of Buddha nature in all beings is their wish for happiness. This wish is a sign of wanting to identify with the basic nature. This is because we aren’t creating something new or developing qualities that we didn’t have before, but are actually revealing the qualities that have always been there.
2-5 pm Meditation Practice of the Yidam Deity: White Tara Sadhana
Practiced by all four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, White Tara has been the main deity practice of many well-known Buddhist scholars and siddhas in both India and Tibet, foremost among whom where Nagarjuna and Atisha. White Tara’s special function is to promote long life, both for the practitioner and for others. Ultimately, she is the very nature of dharmakaya, and her practice is a means for attaining liberation.
This teaching will be based on the three excellences (refuge and bodhichitta, nondistraction and dedication). Instruction will be given to follow the steps of the generation stages of meditation through the White Tara Sadhana practice which applies to all yidam deity practices.
Sunday, August 10
10 am-12 pm Introduction of Vajrayana Empowerment
All of us have Buddha nature as the very essence of our being. Buddha nature is the true nature of our mind, but we don’t recognize it; that is why the lama uses the symbols in the empowerment ritual to introduce the disciples to their own innate Buddha nature. This teaching will give an introduction to the meaning of empowerment.
2-5 pm Manjushri Empowerment
Manjushri is one of the most important practices in Vajrayana Buddhism. Manjushri represents the wisdom and knowledge of all the Buddhas. He is depicted as being golden-orange in color and holding a flaming sword and wisdom text.
Through the unbroken lineage of realized masters, going back to Shakyamuni Buddha, the blazing wisdom which cuts through ignorance has been passed down from teacher to student. According to the teachings, ignorance is the root cause of disturbing emotion, and disturbing emotions are the cause of negative karma and suffering; therefore, it is only through severing the root of ignorance that we can completely and finally dispel disturbing emotions and suffering.
It is a great blessing to be able to engage in this group practice of Manjushri. Through this practice, we nurture the seed of wisdom that is innate within each of us, allowing it to grow into a blazing wisdom that will cut through our own ignorance and allow our Buddha nature to gradually awaken and manifest beneficial qualities for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Manjushri’s mantra is believed to enhance wisdom and improve one’s skills in memory, writing, explaining and other scholarly and literary abilities : OM WAGISHORI MUM
These teachings are suitable for beginning students or experienced practitioners. Your participation is welcome in all or part of the teachings.
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Suggested Teaching Donations
Friday evening—$30
Saturday OR Sunday teaching—$45
Saturday AND Sunday teachings—$80
Full program—$110
Ordained sangha are our welcomed guests. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please register so we will be expecting you with adequate materials. Partial attendance is allowed. There are no pre-requisites to attend. All are welcome.
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BY CHECK
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Drikung Seattle
4509 Interlake Ave N, #267
Seattle WA 98103
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Please see our list of hotel suggestions near University Heights.
Suggested Teaching Donations
Friday evening—$30
Saturday OR Sunday teaching—$45
Saturday AND Sunday teachings—$80
Full program—$110
Ordained sangha are our welcomed guests. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please register so we will be expecting you with adequate materials. Partial attendance is allowed. There are no pre-requisites to attend. All are welcome.
SUBMIT YOUR TEACHING DONATION
BY CHECK
To donate by check please mail a check made out to: "Drikung Seattle" to:
Drikung Seattle
4509 Interlake Ave N, #267
Seattle WA 98103
BY PAYPAL
To make a donation securely by major credit card via Paypal for Khenpo Samdup's teachings, just click on the 'donate' button below.
Questions? Email us at: drikungseattle@gmail.com
"Love is the only cause of happiness. Its nature is all-pervasive like space. Love is the sunlight of the mind" -HE Garchen Rinpoche
Drikung Seattle (mailing address): 4509 Interlake Ave N, #267 Seattle WA 98103 – drikungseattle@gmail.com
