Lama Dawa's Teaching Schedule

2009 Sonoma, CA Teachings

Feb. 13 - 23, 2009

Feb. 13, Friday

An Evening talk on The Four Noble Truths
7-9 pm: Rinpoche will give a general teaching on this essential Buddhist teaching. The Four Noble Truths were the very first teachings given by Shakyamuni Buddha and form the foundation of all Buddhist thought. Without a thorough understanding of these principles, it is difficult to progress on the path.
Location: Shambhala Center

Feb. 14, Saturday

Introduction to the Dzogchen View, Meditation and Action
9-12:00noon: Rinpoche will lead an overview and discussion of these three component aspects of the Dzogchen path,(Dzogchen Ngo-Drud). There will be opportunity for question and answer.

Teaching and transmission of the Kurukulle Sang Offering
2-5:00pm:Rinpoche will give the verbal transmission (lung) and instruction on how to perform the Kurukulle Sang offering: 'Padma Khandro Rig-jed Tsal-gyi Sang-Chod,' by Mip'ham.

Feb. 15, Sunday

Teaching and transmission of the Lenchak Torma
9-12:00noon: Rinpoche will give the lung and instructions for performing the Lenchak Torma Offering, 'Cho-nyid Nam-kha'i Long-dzod ley Chu-chin Dud-tsi Kun-kyab,' by Dudjom Lingpa. This important puja helps to purify karmic debt and is frequently suggested in mirror divinations. It is especially effective in removing the karmic debt which creates obstacles to one's wealth and prosperity. At this point in time, during the current economic crises, this is probably the single most important puja we can do to help reverse financial difficulty.

Discussion on karma and rebirth
2-5:00pm:Rinpoche will lead a question and answer discussion on the Buddhist view of karma and the process of rebirth.

Feb. 16, Monday

An Evening talk on the Four Immeasureables
7-9:00pm: Rinpoche will give a general teaching on the 'Four Immeasureable' thoughts, which are the foundation of the Mahayana view.
Location: Shambhala Center

Feb. 17, Tuesday

An Evening talk on the Six Bardos
7-9:00pm: Rinpoche will give a teaching on the six types of bardos that beings experience in cyclic existence. There will be opportunity for question and answer.
Location: Shambhala Center

Feb. 18, Wednesday

Teachings on 'The Three Essential Points' of Garab Dorje
7-9:00pm: Rinpoche will give a general teaching on this fundamental Dzogchen text. There will be opportunity for discussion.

Feb. 19, Thursday

Dakini Day
6-9:00pm: Please join us for Yeshe Tsogyal Tsog Offerings. Bring offerings for tsog.

Feb. 20, Friday

Mirror Divinations
9-12:00noon: Private mirror divinations - half hour appointments

2-5:00pm Private mirror divinations - half hour appointments

Feb. 21, Saturday

Ta-Chag Khyung-Sum Empowerment
2-5:00pm: Rinpoche will bestow the empowerment of the 'Triple Wrathful' - Vajrapani, Hayagriva and Garuda (Ta-Chag Khyung-Sum), from the Dudjom Tersar. This is a special wrathful healing practice that is especially effective for certain chronic diseases. This is frequently recommended in mirror divinations for addresses a wide variety of naga-related illnesses. Rinpoche is offering this public empowerment so that all may benefit from this special healing practice.

Feb. 22, Sunday

Long Life Emowerment of Yeshe Tsogyal
2-5:00noon: Long Life empowerments are powerful methods for strengthening the elements of our bodies as well as of the environment. They are open to the public as a blessing and for healing.

Feb. 23, Monday

Teachings on the outer, inner and secret levels
of the 7-Line Prayer
7-9:00pm: Rinpoche will be offering transmission of this important prayer as well as detailed teachings on how to use and understand the meaning of the prayer.

Rinpoche will be offering private divination consultations.
Please contact Sherab Dorje at: 707-758-7296 to make an appointment.

Suggested donations: $20 / evening talks, $40 for all-day teachings and empowerments.