Palm Beach Dharma Center

Calm Abiding Meditation Practice
at Palm Beach Dharma Center in Lake Worth, FL

Every Sunday, ongoing practice, everyone welcome
@ 10:00 am

Calm Abiding Meditation

This is a practice in calming the mind through “peaceful abiding", called shamatha meditation. Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche says, “It is the most important thing we can do. Through peaceful abiding, we learn to rest fearlessly in our natural state.” These instructions guide us in the ancient technique to reveal the true nature of mind, wherein lies peace and happiness. What could be more needed and helpful in our lives today? We hope you will join us.

Dharma Book Discussion
at Palm Beach Dharma Center in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Sundays @ 11:30 AM
(after Calm Abiding Practice)

Advice from a Spiritual Friend | A Commentary on Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend, by Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

"Letter to a friend by the great master Nagarjuna contains very practical advice and detailed instructions for all generations. It has been kept close to the heart and actualized by many practitioners across the centuries in India and Tibet. The main topic is how to be a good, decent, and responsible person in samsara. These principles are important and valuable to anyone, no matter where they live or what they believe."

Ngöndro refers to the preliminary or foundation practices of Vajrayana Buddhism. Although they are known as preliminary, the Ngöndro foundational practices do not mean "lesser." The practices of Ngöndro are a complete practice of the spiritual path.

Everyone is welcome.
Saturdays at PBDC
10:00 - 11:30 AM

PBDC is excited to announce the return of the Ngöndro practice! This foundational practice, known as “preliminary practice”, beautifully combines skillful means and wisdom. According to our teacher, Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche, beginning Ngöndro “is like smoothing a ploughed field to make ready for sowing.”
Ngöndro is a condensed form of the Buddha’s entire teachings, incorporating the wisdom of Guru Padmasambhava and many other lineage masters.

The practice will involve the recitation of the Ngöndro and the accumulation practices. It is suitable for beginners on the path, as well as for seasoned students.

While we invite all students to join, we highly encourage everyone to meet with Rinpoche for direct instruction on this profound and transformative practice.

RECOMMENDED READING:

In Illuminating the Path, Venerable Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche give clear and profound explanations on how to practice the path of Ngöndro - the foundational set of practices of Tibetan Buddhism. This book includes line-by-line commentary on the concise Dudjom Tersar Ngöndro revealed by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche, with detailed instructions on how to practice and helpful illustrations.