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Lama Dawa's Teaching Schedule 2012

Note: There will be more information coming soon
about all the below-listed events, so stay tuned!

RiverView Dharma Center, Lansing, Iowa
March 10, 2012

Public Talk on How to Work with Thoughts and Emotions: an Introduction to Meditation
1:00 - 4:00 pm

Lama Chodak will give a public introductory talk on basic Buddhist principles.

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Duddul Namgyal Ling, Cholula, Mexico
March 16 - 30

Teachings and retreats with Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche

For full listing of information in Spanish, go to: http://budismocholula.blogspot.com/ for more information, or write to: dudjomcholula@gmail.com

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Yeshe Nyingpo, Ensenada, Mexico
April 3 - 14

Teachings and Retreats with Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche

For information, contact: padmabeamonte@gmail.com

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Chicago, IL
April 20 - 29

Teachings with Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche
Location: 3845 North Marshfield, Chicago - 2nd floor

Fri. April 20 7:00 - 9:00 pm  - Clarified Butter
Sat. April 21 - 9:00am - 5:00 pm - Teachings on Sur Offering
Sun. April 22 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Teachings on the Heart Sutra
Fri. April 27 - 7:00 -9:00 pm - History of the Dudjom Lineage
Sat. April 28 - 9:00am - 5:00pm - Narak Kong shak
Sun. April 29 - 9:00am - 5:00 pm - Teachings on the Bardo

For information or to schedule a private divination, contact Orgyen Rigzin: tseltz007@aol.com, or Maggie: 773-954-9056
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San Diego, CA
May 18 - 20

teachings with Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche

Location: 5449 Barclay Ave., San Diego

Fri. May 18 - 6:30 pm Clarified Butter
Sat. May 19 - 9:00 am 5:00 pm Medicine Buddha Empowerment
Sun. May 20 - 9:00 am 5:00 pm - teachings on the Bardo

For information, contact Kim Schafer: kschafer108@yahoo.com

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Lansing, Iowa
May 26-28
Memorial Day Karma Yoga weekend


In preparation for the upcoming Buddha Temple consecration we are hosting a fun-filled work weekend on the retreat land. Now’s your chance to come meet the newly installed Mighty the Buddha! On Memorial Day weekend, (May 25 - 28) enjoy the great mid-west on the banks of the grand Mississippi River with FREE lodging, a FREE BBQ. We will be clearing land and preparing the facilities. Come any day or for all three and join the fun. BBQ Sunday afternoon. All are welcome!

Please contact Dorje or Sangye @ 563 538-4510 to make reservations. 

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Saraswati Bhawan Retreat Land, Lansing, IA
Jun 3-4
SAGA DAWA - Buddha Temple Consecration


On the holy day of Saga Dawa we will be performing a traditional consecration ceremony for the Buddha Temple and newly installed Burmese Buddha statue. All are welcome.

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Riverview Dharma Center, Lansing, IA
June 16 & 17
Medicine Buddha Empowerment and Teachings
with Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche


Lama Dawa Rinpoche will bestow empowerment and teachings on the Medicine Buddha.

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Saraswati Bhawan Retreat Land, Lansing, IA
June 22-28
P'howa Retreat 

with Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche


This is our second annual Phowa retreat. Registration is required. Registration information coming soon!

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RiverView Dharma Center, Lansing, IA

June 30 -Lake Born Vajra Empowerment
July 1 - Vajrakilaya Empowerment


Lama Dawa Rinpoche will bestow the empowerments of the Lake Born Guru (Tsokye Dorje) and Vajrakilaya, from the Dudjom New Treasures Lineage.

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Saraswati Bhawan Retreat Land, Lansing, IA
July 6 - 13
Yeshe Tsogyal Retreat 
with Lama Dawa Rinpoche and Khandro Kunzang


This special retreat is for students who are currently engaged in the practice of the Khandro T'huk-t'hik. Students will receive further instruction from the Rimnyi Tri, the Khandro Kong-Shag, as well as important preliminary teachings to prepare for the tsa-lung practice of the Khandro T'huk-t'hik. Rinpoche strongly encourages all our Yeshe Tsogyal practitioners to attend to further and deepen their practice.

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Saraswati Bhawan Retreat Land, Lansing, IA

July 19 - 23 - Vajra Armor retreat, Level 1

July 26 - 30 - Vajra Armor retreat, Level 1
Aug. 2 - 6 - Vajra Armor retreat, Level 2
Aug. 9 - 13 - Vajra Armor retreat, Level 2


Lama Dawa Rinpoche will continue our annual tradition of Vajra Armor training. More information about this practice and how to register will be coming soon!

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RiverView Dharma Center Open House with SUTRA designs 

Aug. 11

We will hold our annual Open House which will feature Asian arts and clothing presenting by SUTRA design. Open to the Public.

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RiverView Dharma Center, Lansing, IA
Sept. 1-3
Shamatha Practice and Teachings 


Over Labor Day weekend, Lama Dawa Rinpoche will give detailed teachings and guide us on the practice of Shamatha Meditation from Dudjom Lingpa's 'Vajra Essence.' Open to the Public.

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Saraswati Bhawan Retreat Land, Lansing, IA
Sept. 25 - Oct. 5
Troma retreat: Khorde Rushen


We will be resuming our annual Troma retreat tradition with these special practice of Khorde Rushen from the Troma cycle. This retreat is restricted to those students who have attended previous Troma retreats with Lama Dawa Rinpoche. 

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