What we’re about
Almost every Sunday (please check our calendar) we offer a class on meditation instruction and practice. The class generally practices "calm abiding" (shiney/samatha) meditation, which is the art of calming the mind as taught in Tibetan Buddhism. We also investigate "insight" (lag-tong/vipashyana), the meditation practice that enables deeper insight into the nature of self and the world to positively transform our relationship with ourselves and with others. No experience is needed. All are welcome, including you.
We follow the teachings of the Palyul Lineage of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. Visit our website at http://www.palyuldc.org/
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May All Beings Benefit!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Tibetan Buddhism Book Study GroupLink visible for attendees
For seven months, our Book Study Group is exploring The Power of Mind, by Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche. This book introduces the teachings of the Seven Key Points of Mind Training, which have been passed down from teacher to student for centuries. The 10th century Indian saint Atisha risked his life to seek out these teachings in Indonesia, and then brought them to Tibet, where they flourished and spread to the rest of the world. Khentrul Rinpoche was inspired by his own teachers, who, like alchemists, were able to follow these teachings to transform their immense suffering into positive qualities. Part four of this book (of seven parts) is on Training in Living and Dying, the topic for discussion on Sept. 15th. (Our Book Study Group meets every month as part of our Sunday morning program and is open to all who are interested.)
In our weekly classes, we explore the richly variegated jewel that is Tibetan Buddhist doctrine or liturgy, including a short meditation or two. There is plenty of time for Q-&-A. All who are reading this message are warmly invited.
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Please join our group through the internet by using the Zoom application. You can download the Zoom application through your app store. To join our meeting, simply copy and paste the following link into your browser…
https://zoom.us/join
…When prompted, join the group using ID number and password:
Meeting ID number: 814 3390 5026
Password: pcddcPlease be sure to join a few minutes before the scheduled time!
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PCD-DC (Palyul Changchub Dargyeling—D.C. Area) is a Tibetan Buddhist Dharma center affiliated with Palyul Ling International. Every Sunday morning (please check our calendar for occasional irregularities) we offer a class aimed at learning about Tibetan Buddhism. Each class includes an instruction on various aspects of the Buddhist practices, or doctrine, and discussion. Classes are led by senior students of our Palyul spiritual lineage masters, including His Holiness Pema Norbu Rinpoche, and Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche. All who are interested, including beginners, are welcome; there are no prerequisites. Time for Q&A is available.
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“The Tibetan word 'jin-lab' is loosely translated as ‘blessings.’ Jin-lap transforms our whole being—our body, our speech, the way we think, how we understand phenomena, and the way we relate to ourselves and the world. Ultimately, however, what jin-lap does is to break the shell of our ego and force us to see the true nature of our minds. Among the many other causes and conditions, in the Vajrayana it is the guru who is considered the most important and indeed supreme cause for doing all of the above.” -Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, “Ocean of Blessings” (p. vii)
“If we had pure perception from the beginning, we wouldn’t need to train in it. However, at present our mind is filled with disturbing emotions, our way of perceiving is very obscured, and we lack pure perception. Therefore, we need to train in pure perception.” -His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, “Ocean of Blessing” (pp. 9-11)
May Peace Prevail!
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For info on the annual Summer Retreat: CLICK HERE
- Tibetan Buddhism: Refuge, the Essential PracticeLink visible for attendees
The topic for our group today, Sept. 22nd, is Refuge, the Essential Practice. In all schools of Buddhism, taking refuge is the most essential practice until we attain enlightenment. The gateway for entering the Buddhist path, taking refuge is about making a commitment to freedom. Join us as we talk about how to understand and engage the practice of refuge. Our 90-minute, on-line class begins at 8:30 a.m.
In our weekly classes, we explore the richly variegated jewel that is Tibetan Buddhist doctrine or liturgy, including a short meditation or two. There is plenty of time for Q-&-A. All who are reading this message are warmly invited.
In our weekly classes, we explore the richly variegated jewel that is Tibetan Buddhist doctrine or liturgy, including a short meditation or two. There is plenty of time for Q-&-A. All who are reading this message are warmly invited.
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Please join our group through the internet by using Zoom.
Meeting ID number: 814 3390 5026
Password: pcddc
Please join a few minutes before the scheduled time.NOTE: Our program plan is to rotate the topic of the tutorial portion of our sessions from week to week, from basic meditation, to sadhana practice, to our book study group. Our intent is to serve our newest members as well as our more senior members. Please let us know how this scheme works for you.
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PCD-DC (Palyul Changchub Dargyeling—D.C. Area) is a Tibetan Buddhist Dharma center affiliated with Palyul Ling International. Every Sunday morning (please check our calendar for occasional irregularities) we offer a class aimed at learning about Tibetan Buddhism. Each class includes instruction on various aspects of the Buddhist practices, or meditation, and discussion of those instructions. Classes are led by senior students of our Palyul spiritual lineage masters. Our teachers include His Holiness Pema Norbu Rinpoche, Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche, and others. All who are interested, including beginners, are welcome; there are no prerequisites. Time for Q&A is available.
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“The Tibetan word 'jin-lab' is loosely translated as ‘blessings.’ Jin-lap transforms our whole being—our body, our speech, the way we think, how we understand phenomena, and the way we relate to ourselves and the world. Ultimately, however, what jin-lap does is to break the shell of our ego and force us to see the true nature of our minds. Among the many other causes and conditions, in the Vajrayana it is the guru who is considered the most important and indeed supreme cause for doing all of the above.” -Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, “Ocean of Blessings” (p. vii)
“If we had pure perception from the beginning, we wouldn’t need to train in it. However, at present our mind is filled with disturbing emotions, our way of perceiving is very obscured, and we lack pure perception. Therefore, we need to train in pure perception.” -His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, “Ocean of Blessing” (pp. 9-11)
May All Beings Benefit!
Our website: CLICK HERE
To sign up for our weekly email newsletter: CLICK HERE
To make tax deductible donations to PCD-DC: CLICK HERE
For info on the annual Summer Retreat: CLICK HERE
