Thanks for your support with the collection for the SPCA.
Geshela and one of the students took a good supply of food over to the SPCA in Mangere which they received with many thanks.
This has been our second annual collection and we plan to do it again after the Tibetan New Year next year.
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Beginning on Wednesday, March the 3rd, Geshe Dhonam will teach on Calm Abiding and Penetrative Insight.
The teaching comes from the Medium Lam Rim text by Je Tzong Khapa. The english translation of the Calm Abiding text is the focus of the book A Balanced Mind by A Wallace and the Penetrative Insight chapter is in Final Wisdom by Jeffrey Hopkins. While we will have some photocopies of the chapters available at the classes, those who are interested in these topics, will find the books useful long term. They are available from Amazon UK or Wisdom Publications among other retailers.
Here is the full Trashi Gomang Schedule for the next while:
Wednesday March 3rd 7.30 Calm Abiding teaching begins. Teaching is based on Je Rinpoche’s Medium Lam Rim. English translation available in A Wallace’s book ‘A Balanced Mind”. An explanation which also helps us develop better daily meditation skills.
Thursday the 4th. 7.30 p.m Ven Tenzin’s meditation class.
Sunday the 7th. 4 p.m – Transforming the Heart – Buddhism for everyone -especially those new to the teachings.
Wednesday the 10th. 7.30 Tsog. Purify and accumulate merit relying on the most powerful field of the lineage teachers.
Thursday the 11th. 7.30 p.m Ven Tenzin’s meditation class.
Sunday the 14th. 4 pm – Dorje Sempa practice – with Geshe Dhonam. Develop familiarity with one of the most powerful purification practices. An essential part of our regular spiritual practice.
Wednesday the 17th. 7.30 pm Calm Abiding teaching continues.
Thursday the 18th. 8 p.m Ven Tenzin’s meditation class.
Sunday the 21st 4 pm – Guru yoga practice – Chenrezig Inseparable with HH Dalai Lama. A powerful practice for increasing compassion.
Tuesday the 23rd. 7.30 p.m Tara Puja – invoking the enlightened activity of the Buddhas.
Wednesday the 24th. 7.30 pm Calm Abiding teaching continues.
Thursday the 25th. 6.30 p.m Tsog. (Please note Ven Tenzin’s meditation class following starts at 8 this day.)
Thursday the 25th. 8 p.m Ven Tenzin’s meditation class.
Sunday the 28th. 4.p.m Dorje Khadro Fire Puja – another strong purification practice.
Tuesday the 30th. 7.30 Medicine Buddha puja – the Medicine Buddhas made many prayers to benefit beings in the times we live in. A chance to make prayers for the wellbeing of all and especially those who are sick.
Wednesday the 31st. 7.30 p.m Calm Abiding teaching continues.
Update: In addition to English translation, a Chinese translator will be translating at the following programme during the visit of Khensur Lobsang Tenpa Rinpoche
Khensur Losang Tenpa is currently in New Zealand until November the 20th, 2009.
Khensur Losang Tenpa holds the highest position at Drepung Monastery as the Drepung Throne Holder. He is responsible as abbot for both colleges of Drepung and is renowned for his great qualities of both knowledge and kindness. He is a teacher of Geshe Dhonam, our resident teacher.
The teachings will run over each weekend, beginning Oct 16.
Public Teachings
– No reservations required, donations gratefully accepted.
Lines of Experience – a text by Je Tsong Khapa outlining the essence of the path.
October 16 (Friday night) 7.30 – 9 p.m
October 17 (Saturday) 10 a.m – 12 p.m, break, 2 – 4 p.m
October 18 (Sunday) 10 a.m – 12 p.m
Heart Sutra
October 24 (Saturday) 10 a.m – 12 p.m, break, 2 – 4 pm
October 25 (Sunday) 10 a.m – 12 p.m
Gaden Lha Gyema – the Guru Yoga of Je Rinpoche (I think this is related to: http://www.lamacaroline.org/100deities.htm)
October 26 (Monday) 10 a.m – 12 p.m.
October 29 – Nov. 1 – Teachings in Wellington
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Initiations
– All these initiations require Refuge and the taking of the Bodhisattva vows.
Green Tara
November 6 (Friday) 7.30 p.m until finished.
Chenrezig – The Buddha of Compassion.
November 7 (Saturday) 2 p.m until finished.
Amitayus – Long life Initiation
November 8 (Sunday) 2 p.m until finished.
Yamantaka initiation – Yamantaka initiation involves the taking the Tantric Vows and the recitation of two daily practices. Please talk to an ordained member of the Sanga prior to committing to this serious undertaking.
November 14 – 15 (Saturday and Sunday) 2 p.m until finished. As this is the last teaching there will be a tsog after the Sunday session.
Painting Project.
We are painting the Centre in preparation for the visit of Kensur Losang Tenpa. The cost will be $3780 for the outside walls, the roof and some areas inside. Now is a good time. It will both help maintain the Centre long term and it is an auspicious period to accumulate merit being the time of a visiting great master. Any contributions to this project would be deeply appreciated. They can be deposited directly to the Centre’s bank account – ANZ -Trashi Gomang Trust – 01 0202 0139879 00 – put “paint” in the reference field, or just use the Donation box at the Centre with an envelope specifying the Painting Project, include your name and address for a receipt. Again, many thanks for any assistance with this.
Hi from Trashi Gomang,
Geshe Dhonam will be departing for India on Monday March the 2nd. We wish him all the best for these travels.
Coming up on Wednesday the 25th of February is Losar or the Tibetan New Year. Happy New Year!
We are collecting cat and dog food to give to the SPCA, around March 10th. It is a powerful time to practise generosity and creates a connection to all those beings as well as being a good thing to do. All contributions gratefully accepted. Please leave them at the centre.
What’s Coming Up?
Wednesday 18th February 7:30pm A review of some basic Buddhist practices; setting up altars, prostrations, mandala offerings, offering the Buddhas body speech and mind before teachings and any questions arising.
Thursday 19th February 6:30pm Tsog, a practice to gather the collections of merit and wisdom so we can accomplish the path.
Saturday 21st February 6:30pm Tsog, a practice to gather the collections of merit and wisdom so we can accomplish the path.
Sunday 22nd February 4:00pm Chenrezig Guru Yoga Inseparable from His Holiness The Dalai Lama.
Wednesday 25th February 9:30am Losar: Tibetan New Year. Incense puja followed by a short protector puja – trin chol.
Night class is cancelled as it is a holiday!
Happy New Year!
Thursday 26th February 7:30pm Meditation with Ven Tenzin. Sunday 1st March 4:00pm Farewell afternoon tea – and biscuits – with Geshela (bring a plate/packet).
Happy New Year!
Thursday 26th February 7:30pm Meditation with Ven Tenzin. Sunday 1st March 4:00pm Farewell afternoon tea – and biscuits – with Geshela (bring a plate/packet).
Thanks!
Sorry, the room has been filled. If you are interested in staying at Trashi Gomang in the future please contact the centre.
For those that haven’t visited Trashi Gomang, the centre is in the picturesqe and peaceful Mangere Bridge township which nestles between the distinctive volcanic cone of Mangere hill and the waters of the Manakau harbour.
The available room is in a house of 3 other bedrooms, one kitchen, one bathroom, two toilets. The Centres sitting, teaching and devotional room is to one side and is used by members of the centre about 3 times a week. The centre has a pretty garden and views of the water from the deck.
Rent is $120 which includes expenses, cleaning and miscalanious product and chocolate biskets. Internet is available. The room is not funished although some furniture may be available and the kitchen all ready has shared cutlery, utensels and whiteware.
The centre is a very nice place to live with wonderful friendly and peaceful fellow occupants, a cat called Shimi, and a great atmoshphere conducive to healthy living. The room will suit either a buddhist or non-buddhist person who does not drink or smoke and who is comfotable with buddhist flatmates. Public transport is nearby as is Mangere Brdige township which has a library, supermarket and arrary of shops.
Please phone if you are interested and have questions on (09) 6369810 or email trashigomang@xtra.co.nz