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For those of you who have participated in past Water Blessings at the Mikveh, you won’t want to miss this event. The Water Blessing Ceremony by Rinpoche is for anyone experiencing difficulties: emotional, mental, physical, or spiritual.
Ashland Itinerary
OCT 18-23
Questions and Registration: Donna (503) 997-0263
Monday, October 18, 2021 Medicine Buddha Teaching
Location Jackson Wellsprings, Casbah (Mask and Social Distancing required) OR-Hwy 99 N., Corner of West Valley View Road, Ashland, OR 97520
Time 6PM-8PM
Donation $20 (place in envelope)
Class Registration Donna – (503) 997-0263 (Text); Private Consult – Beka (541) 778-0015
The Medicine Buddha possesses extraordinary ability, and activity, to pacify illness. The aspiration of the Medicine Buddha is to remove all suffering of beings – physical, mental, and emotional. Rinpoche will teach a Medicine Buddha Practice, including visualization and mantra, from the Drukpa Kagyu Lineage of Bhutan. Lama Karma states: “The benefits of receiving Medicine Buddha teachings and practicing on the Medicine Buddha helps all sentient beings and the four elements of fire, earth, air and water”.
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Green Tara
Location Jackson Wellsprings, Community Room (Mask and Social Distancing required) OR-Hwy 99 N., Corner of West Valley View Road, Ashland, OR 97520
Time 6PM-8PM
Donation $20 (place in envelope)
Class Registration Donna – (503) 997-0263 (Text); Private Consult – Beka (541) 778-0015
Green Tara is a female Buddha considered to be the ‘Mother of Universal Compassion’ who manifests as enlightened activity with all the qualities to alleviate suffering, bring blessings of abundance and prosperity, and shine rays of love to all sentient beings. Venerable Lama Karma will explain Tara, her mantra; mudras; and benefits that are received when chanting the Sadhana. Green Tara’s blessings of compassion, love, abundance, and protection are imparted to all present. Green Tara helps to purify negative conditions in our lives and aids in healing physical, emotional and mental afflictions.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Chenrezig Buddha of Compassion
Location Jackson Wellsprings, Community Room (Mask and Social Distancing required) OR-Hwy 99 N., Corner of West Valley View Rd, Ashland, OR 97520
Time 6PM-8PM
Donation $20 (place in envelope)
Class Registration Donna – (503) 997-0263 (Text); Private Consult – Beka (541) 778-0015
Rinpoche will give a teaching on Chenrezig ‘Buddha of Compassion. He will speak about Chenrezig’s message of love and compassion and his ability to provide comfort and healing during times of suffering. The Buddha of Compassion, known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit and Chenrezig in Tibetan, manifests as enlightened compassionate activity.
Rinpoche will lead chanting of the Chenrezig mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum”, for the benefit of all sentient beings. Through chanting the mantra, we can awaken our enlightened potential. Through visualizing Chenrezig in our mind we can become familiar with the thoughts and deeds of a Buddha and gradually transform our mind and body to a state of purity.
Thursday, October 21, 2021 Water Blessing at Mikveh (Mask and Social Distancing required) Location Jackson Wellsprings
OR-Hwy 99 N., Corner of West Valley View Road, Ashland, OR 97520
Time 5PM-7PM or until finished
Donation $20 each
Class Registration Donna – (503) 997-0263 (Text); Private Consult – Beka (541) 778-0015
For those of you who have participated in past Water Blessings at the Mikveh, you won’t want to miss this event. The Water Blessing Ceremony by Rinpoche is for anyone experiencing difficulties: emotional, mental, physical, or spiritual. The water ceremony will help remove obstacles for all who attend. Please do not eat meat, eggs or onions the day of the ceremony. Bring a towel.
Friday, October 22, 2021 Buddha Akshobhya and the Art of Living and Dying
Location Jackson Wellsprings, Community Room (Mask and Social Distancing required) OR-Hwy 99 N., Corner of West Valley View Road, Ashland, OR 97520
Time 6PM to 8PM
Donation $20 (place in envelope)
Class Registration Donna – (503) 997-0263 (Text); Private Consult – Beka (541) 778-0015
In the teachings of Vajrayana Buddhism, we encounter the profound understanding that wisdom can and should be captured by art, or "skillful means." The practices of Vajrayana then—the Tantric practices specifically— embody the very art by which this is accomplished, by which we ourselves awaken to the wisdom awareness of the Buddhas. Venerable Karma Namgyel Rinpoche of Bhutan will be offering teachings on the art of living and dying, with special reference to the Buddha Akshobhya, the head of the Vajra Buddha family and embodiment of the great "mirror-like" wisdom that discloses reality as it is. The practices associated with Akshobhya, most notable the Akshobhya Fire Ceremony, are preeminent means for the purification and pacification of negative karmic traces in the living and in those who have passed. In our times of great violence and distress, the practices also constitute the means of turning hearts and minds from aggression towards peace and enlightening interdependence. Join us in sharing these profound instructions.
Saturday, October 23, 2021 Buddha Akshobhya Fire Ceremony (Mask and Social Distancing required) Location Oak Temple
OR-Hwy 99 N., Corner of West Valley View Road, Ashland, OR 97520
Time 1PM – 4PM or until finished
Donation $20 (place in envelope)
Fire Tender Chris “Madhu” Coats – (541) 821–1618
Class Registration Donna – (503) 997-0263 (Text); Private Consult – Beka (541) 778-0015
It is with great joy that the Drukpa Mila Center announces the upcoming Akshobhya Fire Ceremonies. The inspiration the Akshobhya Fire Ceremony is a dedicated to world peace, to calming and restoring the forces of nature, and the spiritual benefit of all beings. During the fire ceremony, food and herb medicine offerings are given to the fire while Rinpoche chants and recites special prayers. All attendees participate in making offerings to the fire. The fire ceremony purifies obstacles and negativities offering healing to us and our world. For any important life event, such as birth, graduation, marriage or career, the fire ceremony blesses the participants and brings support. For those going through difficult times or for loved ones who have passed, the fire ceremony offers healing and blessings. Those who attend the ceremony can write out the names of their loved ones which will be offered to the fire at the end of the ceremony. Those who are unable to attend may send in their prayer request to Beka at Vividultrapc@gmail.com which will then be offered at the same time as those who are in attendance.
Ven. Khenpo Karma Namgyel Rinpoche
Healing & Consultation
ANIMAL BLESSING
Rinpoche performs blessings for the general health and well-being of the animal(s), as well as divinations, mantras, and salves for sick or wounded animals. A suggested offering of $20−$50 is appreciated.
BUDDHA STATUE CONSECRATION
According to Buddhism, when a person has a statue on a shrine it is important for it to be filled with relics of sacred places and holy masters, mantras, incense, special herbs, and personal items such as precious stones or jewelry. These objects are placed into the statue with special attention from the Rinpoche. The result is an authentic aura about the statue which is very beneficial to those who enter the shrine space. This process empowers the statue. A $20 to $50 donation is suggested for filling statues the size of a palm, or smaller, $50-$100 is suggested for filling larger statues. Larger donations are suggested for statues larger than a foot in height due to a significant increase in the cost of filling materials. If your statue is too large to mail, you may invite the Rinpoche to its location for the consecration. Please contact us with details.
DIVINATIONS
In addition to a general divination (available through Drukpa Mila Center-Longmont shop), you may wish to seek council with a specific question or goal in mind. For example, “should I quit my job” or “why am I frequently sick in my stomach?” After stating your concern, Rinpoche uses meditation, his mala, dice (if indicated), and consults special prayer books and Tibetan Astrological Charts. A response is given and, if necessary, remedies are suggested. The individual then can take appropriate actions or remedies. An advantage to in-person divinations is that Rinpoche will perform the remedies on the spot. A donation is suggested between $50 for a 30-minute session
EVENTS, POOJA AND CEREMONIES
Upon request, the Rinpoche will perform various ceremonies, rituals, and teachings in your locality. Special occasions, such as weddings and funerals, are best accompanied by fire ceremonies. Consecration of spiritual buildings or altars must be preceded by ceremonial dance, such as Rinpoche’s Black Hat Dance.
FIRE CEREMONY SPONSORSHIP
The cost for sponsoring a fire ceremony is $300-$500. These funds cover medicines to offer the fire and benefit sentient beings in all realms, both seen and unseen. Sponsoring a fire ceremony brings great blessings to the individual and family.
HOLY WATER AND BLESSED SALVE
Through a special ceremony, clarified ghee butter or water is infused with the power of healing mantras (prayers) by Rinpoche. The water may be drunk to pacify sickness, such as common colds, or to cleanse one energetically. The ghee salve may be used cosmetically for skin diseases, wounds, or bodily aches and pains. Upon purchasing these items, you will also be given special instructions on how to properly use them. Mantra ghee is $20 for one 8 oz. jar. Holy water is $5 for small bottles and $10 for large bottles. All are available for purchase at our physical location, though we may be able to ship these items if needed. Cost − $20
HOUSE AND BUSINESS BLESSINGS
Rinpoche performs prayer ceremonies and offerings for clearing negativity or bringing blessings to a new home or business. People in consecrated places are less likely to suffer from theft, misunderstandings, and sickness. A donation of $100 to $300 is suggested for a 1.5-hour session. *Outside city limit there is a 55 cents per mile fee and a $50-$100 fee for travel time up to one hour.
MANTRA AND STONE HEALING
Mantras are sacred sound vibrations that invoke the spirits of healing deities who may impart the individual with healing. Rinpoche uses a special mala, prayer beads empowered with healing mantras, which touches part of the body needing healing. Medicinal stones may also be placed on a troubled area of the body which assists in healing bone, joint, and skin problems. This is especially helpful for karmic diseases which are not easily treated or cured by traditional medicine because they originate from one’s own karmic actions. A donation of $50 is suggested for a 30- to 45-minute session.
PRAYER CEREMONY FOR LIVING AND DEAD
Rinpoche performs a special prayer ceremony for those who have lost a loved one and to help the deceased in their transition after life. This ceremony guides a deceased person through the transition in the bardo, lessening their suffering and helps to guide them toward a fortunate rebirth. Prayers are also made to benefit the surviving family during their time of loss. These ceremonies are traditionally done during the 48 days which it takes for the consciousness to make the transition. Ceremonies may also be performed for 1 day, 7 days, or 21 days. It is best to perform this ceremony within 7 days of death. A donation of $100 to $300 is suggested per day.
As an alternative to this ceremony, or to supplement it, you may also consider sponsoring a Chenrezig Fire Ceremony within 48 days of death. This is one of the strongest ceremonies that can be performed and benefits all beings who have died all over the region and world.
REFUGE CEREMONY
Taking refuge with a Rinpoche is the process of officially becoming his student, thereby entering a teacher-student relationship. Refuge represents reliance on the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha for guidance on the path to enlightenment. Refuge helps to empower your meditation and spiritual practices. A donation of $50 is suggested though Rinpoche is still happy to offer this ceremony free of charge.
RILBU ‘PRECIOUS MEDICINAL PILLS’
Rilbu contains tremendous blessings and can be used by people of all faiths as a means of purification from karma by clearing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual obscurations. If a dying person is given Rilbu, he/she will have a peaceful transition after life. If an animal is suffering, Rilbu will ease it as well. Cost − $25
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT KARMA RINPOCHE
Drukpa Mila Center – Longmont
3585 Larkspur Drive, Longmont, Colorado 80503
303.485.9911 Center / 303.815.3295 Cell
jekungapeljor@gmail.com / www.drukpamilacenter.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CONTACT:
503.997.0263 please text or donnaselby@comcast.net