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SUMMARY:Yamantaka Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Dieter Spielkamp\, one of Rinpoche’s senior Australian students (who recently completed a 3 year Yamantaka retreat) goes through the Yamantaka sadhana each week on the following days and times.  Please note these times are Brisbane\, Australia times. You will need to check carefully what time this is in your local timezone.  Please also note that Australia is one day ahead of timezones in Canada and the USA. So when Dieter says he is teaching on Saturdays\, this is Friday in Canada. Timeanddate.com is a useful website where you can check what time it is in different countries\, and compare with your own. Please note that while Brisbane does not go onto Daylight Savings time (many of the other Australian States do go onto Daylight Savings in Spring)\, the Daylight Savings adjustments in your local area will change your local start times for the following sessions. So please check carefully. \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana practice: once a month –  on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 2 hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana: a weekly practice each Friday 5:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time.  Session time: 2 Hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Short Sadhana A weekly practice of the Short Yamantaka Sadhana every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 1 hour. \n\n\n\nZoom link:  \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/3458696193?pwd=KVZv6x8KCufbgFm0EepS68bxhh9zjk.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 851 8714 6935 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 156736 \n\n\n\nEmail address:dieter.spielkamp@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/yamantaka-sadhana-practice-2/2024-11-15/
CATEGORIES:Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241114T170000
DTSTAMP:20241215T184322Z
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SUMMARY:Vajrayogini Practice  with Jetsunma Candace Cole 
DESCRIPTION:Candace will lead Long Vajrayogini Practice and occasionally Short Vajrayogini Practice with commentary\, Thursdays starting at 3:30pm. These will be in person and on zoom.   \n\n\n\nJetsunma Candace Cole was first drawn to begin Buddhist studies in the early 1980’s\, while practicing as a family physician on Vancouver Island\, BC. Through the ensuing years of practice and retreat Candace has received Vajrayana instruction from masters of the main schools of Tibetan Buddhism as well as from those of the Theravada and Zen traditions.  \n\n\n\nSince 1998 Candace has practiced under the guidance of her Root Guru Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche. Her western medical skills\, together with her study of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine\, enabled her to assist Rinpoche with humanitarian work in Tibet and Mongolia.   \n\n\n\nCandace completed the Traditional Three Year Great Retreat in April 2023.  She now resides in Nelson BC\, assisting Rinpoche by leading practice and teaching dharma. \n\n\n\nHow to Connect: In person & on Zoom (please email: gadenwest@gmail.com for zoom details) \n\n\n\nScheduled Day: Thursdays \n\n\n\nScheduled Time: 3:30 – 5:00pm  \n\n\n\nTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America) \n\n\n\nDuration: 1.5 Hours
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/vajrayogini-practice-with-jetsunma-candace-cole-4/2024-11-14/
CATEGORIES:Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241113T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241113T201500
DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z
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SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon Gretzinger \n\n\n\nHow to Connect: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Sharon (email below)Scheduled Day: WednesdaysScheduled Time: 6:45 pm – 8:15 pmTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1.5 HoursContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/medicine-buddha-sadhana-practice/2024-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241111T200000
DTSTAMP:20241227T233128Z
CREATED:20220111T211434Z
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SUMMARY:Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga and Phowa Practice
DESCRIPTION:A brief description of the practice: \n\n\n\nPhowa is a meditation practice for directing the transference of consciousness to Buddha’s Pure Land at the time of death.  This Phowa meditation follows Lama Je Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga.  The nature of this particular Phowa meditation is such that it can be safely practiced on a regular basis throughout one’s life. \n\n\n\nFacilitator: Charlie BryanTechnology: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Charlie BryanScheduled Day: 2nd Monday of the monthScheduled Time:  7:00pm – 8:00pmTime Zone: Eastern Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1 HourContact Person: Charlie BryanContact email address: dr.charles.bryan@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/lama-tsongkhapa-guru-yoga-and-phowa-practice/2024-11-11/
CATEGORIES:Practice
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241111T190000
DTSTAMP:20220111T211600Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T211600Z
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SUMMARY:Vajrasattva Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Jennifer TettTechnology: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Charlie BryanScheduled Day: 2nd Monday of the monthScheduled Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmTime Zone: Eastern Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1 HourContact Person: Charlie BryanContact email address: dr.charles.bryan@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/vajrasattva-practice/2024-11-11/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T163000
DTSTAMP:20210707T215406Z
CREATED:20210131T185508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T215406Z
UID:10003951-1731243600-1731256200@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Chittamani Tara Self Initiation Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon GretzingerTechnology: ZoomAudience: Restricted (Chittamani Tara initiates who have completed lerung retreat andfire puja)How to Join the Session: Contact SharonScheduled Day: Second Sunday of Every MonthScheduled Time: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pmTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 3.5 HoursContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/chittamani-tara-self-initiation-practice/2024-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T120000
DTSTAMP:20250608T023456Z
CREATED:20240610T174135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T023456Z
UID:10005564-1731232800-1731240000@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation with Jetsunma Candace Cole
DESCRIPTION:When Rinpoche is away teaching\, Candace will lead the Sunday Meditations (on zoom also) from 10am to noon.  Each session will start with meditation instruction and practice\, followed by Lam Rim teaching and analytical meditation. \n\n\n\nJetsunma Candace Cole was first drawn to begin Buddhist studies in the early1980’s\, while practicing as a family physician on Vancouver Island\, BC.  Through the ensuing years of practice and retreat Candace has received Vajrayana instruction from masters of the main schools of Tibetan Buddhism as well as from those of the Theravada and Zen traditions.  \n\n\n\nSince 1998 Candace has practiced under the guidance of her Root Guru Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche. Her western medical skills\, together with her study of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine\, enabled her to assist Rinpoche with humanitarian work in Tibet and Mongolia.   \n\n\n\nCandace completed the Traditional Three Year Great Retreat in April 2023.  She now resides in Nelson BC\, assisting Rinpoche by leading practice and teaching dharma. \n\n\n\nHow to Connect: In person & on Zoom (please email: gadenwest@gmail.com for zoom details) \n\n\n\nScheduled Day: Sunday \n\n\n\nScheduled Time: 10:00 to 12:00pm (noon) \n\n\n\nTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America) \n\n\n\nDuration: 2 Hours
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/sunday-meditation-with-jetsunma-candace-cole-3/2024-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T221500
DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z
CREATED:20210131T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z
UID:10003685-1731229200-1731276900@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Black Manjushri Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon GretzingerTechnology: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Sharon (email below)Scheduled Day: SundaysScheduled Time: 9:00 am – 10:15amTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 75 MinutesContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/black-manjushri-sadhana-practice/2024-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241108T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241108T070000
DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z
CREATED:20220927T211001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z
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SUMMARY:Yamantaka Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Dieter Spielkamp\, one of Rinpoche’s senior Australian students (who recently completed a 3 year Yamantaka retreat) goes through the Yamantaka sadhana each week on the following days and times.  Please note these times are Brisbane\, Australia times. You will need to check carefully what time this is in your local timezone.  Please also note that Australia is one day ahead of timezones in Canada and the USA. So when Dieter says he is teaching on Saturdays\, this is Friday in Canada. Timeanddate.com is a useful website where you can check what time it is in different countries\, and compare with your own. Please note that while Brisbane does not go onto Daylight Savings time (many of the other Australian States do go onto Daylight Savings in Spring)\, the Daylight Savings adjustments in your local area will change your local start times for the following sessions. So please check carefully. \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana practice: once a month –  on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 2 hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana: a weekly practice each Friday 5:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time.  Session time: 2 Hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Short Sadhana A weekly practice of the Short Yamantaka Sadhana every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 1 hour. \n\n\n\nZoom link:  \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/3458696193?pwd=KVZv6x8KCufbgFm0EepS68bxhh9zjk.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 851 8714 6935 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 156736 \n\n\n\nEmail address:dieter.spielkamp@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/yamantaka-sadhana-practice-2/2024-11-08/
CATEGORIES:Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241107T170000
DTSTAMP:20241215T184322Z
CREATED:20240610T174318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T184322Z
UID:10005289-1730993400-1730998800@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Vajrayogini Practice  with Jetsunma Candace Cole 
DESCRIPTION:Candace will lead Long Vajrayogini Practice and occasionally Short Vajrayogini Practice with commentary\, Thursdays starting at 3:30pm. These will be in person and on zoom.   \n\n\n\nJetsunma Candace Cole was first drawn to begin Buddhist studies in the early 1980’s\, while practicing as a family physician on Vancouver Island\, BC. Through the ensuing years of practice and retreat Candace has received Vajrayana instruction from masters of the main schools of Tibetan Buddhism as well as from those of the Theravada and Zen traditions.  \n\n\n\nSince 1998 Candace has practiced under the guidance of her Root Guru Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche. Her western medical skills\, together with her study of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine\, enabled her to assist Rinpoche with humanitarian work in Tibet and Mongolia.   \n\n\n\nCandace completed the Traditional Three Year Great Retreat in April 2023.  She now resides in Nelson BC\, assisting Rinpoche by leading practice and teaching dharma. \n\n\n\nHow to Connect: In person & on Zoom (please email: gadenwest@gmail.com for zoom details) \n\n\n\nScheduled Day: Thursdays \n\n\n\nScheduled Time: 3:30 – 5:00pm  \n\n\n\nTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America) \n\n\n\nDuration: 1.5 Hours
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/vajrayogini-practice-with-jetsunma-candace-cole-4/2024-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241106T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241106T201500
DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z
CREATED:20210131T185056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z
UID:10003456-1730918700-1730924100@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon Gretzinger \n\n\n\nHow to Connect: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Sharon (email below)Scheduled Day: WednesdaysScheduled Time: 6:45 pm – 8:15 pmTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1.5 HoursContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/medicine-buddha-sadhana-practice/2024-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241103T221500
DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z
CREATED:20210131T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z
UID:10003684-1730624400-1730672100@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Black Manjushri Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon GretzingerTechnology: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Sharon (email below)Scheduled Day: SundaysScheduled Time: 9:00 am – 10:15amTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 75 MinutesContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/black-manjushri-sadhana-practice/2024-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241102T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241102T100000
DTSTAMP:20250701T013007Z
CREATED:20210131T190206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T013007Z
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SUMMARY:Yamantaka Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Dieter Spielkamp\, one of Rinpoche’s senior Australian students (who recently completed a 3 year Yamantaka retreat) goes through the Yamantaka sadhana each week on the following days and times.  Please note these times are Brisbane\, Australia times. You will need to check carefully what time this is in your local time zone.  Please also note that Australia is one day ahead of time zones in Canada and the USA. So when Dieter says he is teaching on Saturdays\, this is Friday in Canada. Timeanddate.com is a useful website where you can check what time it is in different countries\, and compare with your own. Please note that while Brisbane does not go onto Daylight Savings time (many of the other Australian States do go onto Daylight Savings in Spring)\, the Daylight Savings adjustments in your local area will change your local start times for the following sessions. So please check carefully. \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana practice: once a month –  on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 2 hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana: a weekly practice each Friday 5:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time.  Session time: 2 Hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Short Sadhana A weekly practice of the Short Yamantaka Sadhana every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 1 hour. \n\n\n\nZoom link:  \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/3458696193?pwd=KVZv6x8KCufbgFm0EepS68bxhh9zjk.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 851 8714 6935 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 156736 \n\n\n\nEmail address:dieter.spielkamp@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/yamantaka-sadhana-practice/2024-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241101T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241101T070000
DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z
CREATED:20220927T211001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z
UID:10004749-1730437200-1730444400@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Yamantaka Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Dieter Spielkamp\, one of Rinpoche’s senior Australian students (who recently completed a 3 year Yamantaka retreat) goes through the Yamantaka sadhana each week on the following days and times.  Please note these times are Brisbane\, Australia times. You will need to check carefully what time this is in your local timezone.  Please also note that Australia is one day ahead of timezones in Canada and the USA. So when Dieter says he is teaching on Saturdays\, this is Friday in Canada. Timeanddate.com is a useful website where you can check what time it is in different countries\, and compare with your own. Please note that while Brisbane does not go onto Daylight Savings time (many of the other Australian States do go onto Daylight Savings in Spring)\, the Daylight Savings adjustments in your local area will change your local start times for the following sessions. So please check carefully. \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana practice: once a month –  on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 2 hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana: a weekly practice each Friday 5:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time.  Session time: 2 Hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Short Sadhana A weekly practice of the Short Yamantaka Sadhana every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 1 hour. \n\n\n\nZoom link:  \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/3458696193?pwd=KVZv6x8KCufbgFm0EepS68bxhh9zjk.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 851 8714 6935 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 156736 \n\n\n\nEmail address:dieter.spielkamp@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/yamantaka-sadhana-practice-2/2024-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241030T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241030T201500
DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z
CREATED:20210131T185056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z
UID:10003455-1730313900-1730319300@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon Gretzinger \n\n\n\nHow to Connect: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Sharon (email below)Scheduled Day: WednesdaysScheduled Time: 6:45 pm – 8:15 pmTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1.5 HoursContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/medicine-buddha-sadhana-practice/2024-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241028T191500
DTSTAMP:20221026T161655Z
CREATED:20210131T190549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T161655Z
UID:10004490-1730138400-1730142900@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Blessing Speech\, and Concise Medicine Buddha Sadhana
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Cameron NormanTechnology: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Charlie BryanScheduled Day: Every 4th Monday of the monthScheduled Time: 6 pm – 7:15 pmTime Zone: Eastern Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1.25 HoursContact Person: Charlie BryanContact email address: dr.charles.bryan@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/medicine-buddha-practice/2024-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241027T221500
DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z
CREATED:20210131T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z
UID:10003683-1730019600-1730067300@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Black Manjushri Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon GretzingerTechnology: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Sharon (email below)Scheduled Day: SundaysScheduled Time: 9:00 am – 10:15amTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 75 MinutesContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/black-manjushri-sadhana-practice/2024-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T070000
DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z
CREATED:20220927T211001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z
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SUMMARY:Yamantaka Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Dieter Spielkamp\, one of Rinpoche’s senior Australian students (who recently completed a 3 year Yamantaka retreat) goes through the Yamantaka sadhana each week on the following days and times.  Please note these times are Brisbane\, Australia times. You will need to check carefully what time this is in your local timezone.  Please also note that Australia is one day ahead of timezones in Canada and the USA. So when Dieter says he is teaching on Saturdays\, this is Friday in Canada. Timeanddate.com is a useful website where you can check what time it is in different countries\, and compare with your own. Please note that while Brisbane does not go onto Daylight Savings time (many of the other Australian States do go onto Daylight Savings in Spring)\, the Daylight Savings adjustments in your local area will change your local start times for the following sessions. So please check carefully. \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana practice: once a month –  on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 2 hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana: a weekly practice each Friday 5:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time.  Session time: 2 Hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Short Sadhana A weekly practice of the Short Yamantaka Sadhana every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 1 hour. \n\n\n\nZoom link:  \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/3458696193?pwd=KVZv6x8KCufbgFm0EepS68bxhh9zjk.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 851 8714 6935 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 156736 \n\n\n\nEmail address:dieter.spielkamp@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/yamantaka-sadhana-practice-2/2024-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T201500
DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z
CREATED:20210131T185056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z
UID:10003454-1729709100-1729714500@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon Gretzinger \n\n\n\nHow to Connect: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Sharon (email below)Scheduled Day: WednesdaysScheduled Time: 6:45 pm – 8:15 pmTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1.5 HoursContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/medicine-buddha-sadhana-practice/2024-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241021T191500
DTSTAMP:20210218T051650Z
CREATED:20210131T185845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T051650Z
UID:10004316-1729533600-1729538100@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Black Manjushri Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Debi LaMusga; Jennifer Tett; Dan Cox; Chris NormanTechnology: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Charlie BryanScheduled Day: 3rd Monday of the monthScheduled Time: 6:00 pm – 7:15 pmTime Zone: Eastern Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1.25 HoursContact Person: Charlie BryanContact email address: dr.charles.bryan@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/black-manjushri-practice/2024-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241021T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241021T235959
DTSTAMP:20240305T220559Z
CREATED:20240304T023204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T220559Z
UID:10005297-1729468800-1729555199@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Practices and Prayers for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:GREETINGS \n\n\n\nToday we invite you all to join us in ongoing \n\n\n\nPractices and Prayers for World Peace. \n\n\n\nAlthough we are a Buddhist group\, these events are for everyone wishing to pray for World Peace in whatever way you prefer\, for as long as you wish. We acknowledge that there are many other groups of people\, such as the United Nations\, religious and community groups also dedicating prayers and practices for world peace. \n\n\n\nWe simply dedicate our practices and prayers for World Peace. \n\n\n\nWe will join together in spirit on the 21st day of every month with the option of joining on Zoom from 4-6pm Pacific Time. \n\n\n\nWe will do our Practice and Prayers wherever we are at that time. \n\n\n\nVenerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche\, Spiritual Director of Gaden for the West\, recommends that we each start with saying the PRAISES to 21 TARAs twice\, followed by the other practices you wish to do. \n\n\n\nYou can read\, contemplate and visualize one of the following texts including its respective mantra. \n\n\n\nIf you prefer\, you may do only the Praises to 21 Taras. \n\n\n\nTEXTS \n\n\n\nChenresig          Medicine Buddha        Praise to the 21 Taras \n\n\n\nmay be found at: Gaden for the West website:  gadenforthewest.org \n\n\n\nMANTRAS \n\n\n\nPRAISES TO TARA \n\n\n\nBuddha of compassion in action\, she will come whenever called. \n\n\n\nOM TARE TUTARE TURE SOHA \n\n\n\n(Om ta ray tue ta ray tue ray soe ha) \n\n\n\nCHENRESIG \n\n\n\nBlessing the jewel in the lotus heart. \n\n\n\nOM MANI PADME HUM \n\n\n\n(Om ma nee pad may hume) \n\n\n\nMEDICINE BUDDHA \n\n\n\nThere are seven Medicine Buddhas. \n\n\n\nThey vow to heal any afflictions that exist. \n\n\n\nOM BEKANDZE BEKANDZE MAHA BEKANDZE \n\n\n\nBEKANDZE RANZA SAMU GATE SOHA \n\n\n\n(Om bay kand zay bay kand zay ma ha bay kand zay \n\n\n\nbay kand zay ran za sa mue gat ay so ha) \n\n\n\nZOOM \n\n\n\nFor those who would like a sense of community while you practice\, you may join others on Zoom at the link below from 4-6pm Pacific Time. \n\n\n\nThe link will be muted. There will be no communication from participants or from the folks hosting the event. Join the link and set the view on gallery in order to see the others doing prayers. You may come and go during this time. There is no need to join other than your desire for a sense of participation with others coming together for World Peace. \n\n\n\nHow to Connect: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Sharon (email below)Scheduled Day: See practice days and times belowScheduled Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1 HourContact Person: Sharon Gretzinger & Jennifer TettContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com & jatett1@gmail.com \n\n\n\nPlease click the link for full details of event: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UUBfLv6j-tuvmGKxkYciKYryHQLpp7Jc?usp=sharing
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/practices-and-prayers-for-world-peace/2024-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241020T221500
DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z
CREATED:20210131T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z
UID:10003682-1729414800-1729462500@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Black Manjushri Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon GretzingerTechnology: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Sharon (email below)Scheduled Day: SundaysScheduled Time: 9:00 am – 10:15amTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 75 MinutesContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/black-manjushri-sadhana-practice/2024-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241018T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241018T070000
DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z
CREATED:20220927T211001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z
UID:10004747-1729227600-1729234800@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Yamantaka Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Dieter Spielkamp\, one of Rinpoche’s senior Australian students (who recently completed a 3 year Yamantaka retreat) goes through the Yamantaka sadhana each week on the following days and times.  Please note these times are Brisbane\, Australia times. You will need to check carefully what time this is in your local timezone.  Please also note that Australia is one day ahead of timezones in Canada and the USA. So when Dieter says he is teaching on Saturdays\, this is Friday in Canada. Timeanddate.com is a useful website where you can check what time it is in different countries\, and compare with your own. Please note that while Brisbane does not go onto Daylight Savings time (many of the other Australian States do go onto Daylight Savings in Spring)\, the Daylight Savings adjustments in your local area will change your local start times for the following sessions. So please check carefully. \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana practice: once a month –  on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 2 hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana: a weekly practice each Friday 5:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time.  Session time: 2 Hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Short Sadhana A weekly practice of the Short Yamantaka Sadhana every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 1 hour. \n\n\n\nZoom link:  \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/3458696193?pwd=KVZv6x8KCufbgFm0EepS68bxhh9zjk.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 851 8714 6935 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 156736 \n\n\n\nEmail address:dieter.spielkamp@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/yamantaka-sadhana-practice-2/2024-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T201500
DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z
CREATED:20210131T185056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z
UID:10003453-1729104300-1729109700@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon Gretzinger \n\n\n\nHow to Connect: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Sharon (email below)Scheduled Day: WednesdaysScheduled Time: 6:45 pm – 8:15 pmTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1.5 HoursContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/medicine-buddha-sadhana-practice/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241014T200000
DTSTAMP:20241227T233128Z
CREATED:20220111T211434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T233128Z
UID:10004615-1728932400-1728936000@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga and Phowa Practice
DESCRIPTION:A brief description of the practice: \n\n\n\nPhowa is a meditation practice for directing the transference of consciousness to Buddha’s Pure Land at the time of death.  This Phowa meditation follows Lama Je Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga.  The nature of this particular Phowa meditation is such that it can be safely practiced on a regular basis throughout one’s life. \n\n\n\nFacilitator: Charlie BryanTechnology: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Charlie BryanScheduled Day: 2nd Monday of the monthScheduled Time:  7:00pm – 8:00pmTime Zone: Eastern Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1 HourContact Person: Charlie BryanContact email address: dr.charles.bryan@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/lama-tsongkhapa-guru-yoga-and-phowa-practice/2024-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241014T190000
DTSTAMP:20220111T211600Z
CREATED:20210131T185946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T211600Z
UID:10004374-1728928800-1728932400@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Vajrasattva Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Jennifer TettTechnology: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Charlie BryanScheduled Day: 2nd Monday of the monthScheduled Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pmTime Zone: Eastern Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1 HourContact Person: Charlie BryanContact email address: dr.charles.bryan@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/vajrasattva-practice/2024-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T163000
DTSTAMP:20210707T215406Z
CREATED:20210131T185508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T215406Z
UID:10003950-1728824400-1728837000@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Chittamani Tara Self Initiation Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon GretzingerTechnology: ZoomAudience: Restricted (Chittamani Tara initiates who have completed lerung retreat andfire puja)How to Join the Session: Contact SharonScheduled Day: Second Sunday of Every MonthScheduled Time: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pmTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 3.5 HoursContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/chittamani-tara-self-initiation-practice/2024-10-13/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241013T221500
DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z
CREATED:20210131T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z
UID:10003681-1728810000-1728857700@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Black Manjushri Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon GretzingerTechnology: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Sharon (email below)Scheduled Day: SundaysScheduled Time: 9:00 am – 10:15amTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 75 MinutesContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/black-manjushri-sadhana-practice/2024-10-13/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241011T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241011T070000
DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z
CREATED:20220927T211001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z
UID:10004746-1728622800-1728630000@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Yamantaka Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Dieter Spielkamp\, one of Rinpoche’s senior Australian students (who recently completed a 3 year Yamantaka retreat) goes through the Yamantaka sadhana each week on the following days and times.  Please note these times are Brisbane\, Australia times. You will need to check carefully what time this is in your local timezone.  Please also note that Australia is one day ahead of timezones in Canada and the USA. So when Dieter says he is teaching on Saturdays\, this is Friday in Canada. Timeanddate.com is a useful website where you can check what time it is in different countries\, and compare with your own. Please note that while Brisbane does not go onto Daylight Savings time (many of the other Australian States do go onto Daylight Savings in Spring)\, the Daylight Savings adjustments in your local area will change your local start times for the following sessions. So please check carefully. \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana practice: once a month –  on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 2 hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Long Sadhana: a weekly practice each Friday 5:00 am Brisbane\, Australia time.  Session time: 2 Hours \n\n\n\nYamantaka Short Sadhana A weekly practice of the Short Yamantaka Sadhana every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Brisbane\, Australia time. Session time: 1 hour. \n\n\n\nZoom link:  \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/3458696193?pwd=KVZv6x8KCufbgFm0EepS68bxhh9zjk.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 851 8714 6935 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 156736 \n\n\n\nEmail address:dieter.spielkamp@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/yamantaka-sadhana-practice-2/2024-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T201500
DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z
CREATED:20210131T185056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z
UID:10003452-1728499500-1728504900@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Sadhana Practice
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sharon Gretzinger \n\n\n\nHow to Connect: ZoomAudience: All Are WelcomeHow to Join the Session: Contact Sharon (email below)Scheduled Day: WednesdaysScheduled Time: 6:45 pm – 8:15 pmTime Zone: Pacific Time Zone (North America)Duration: 1.5 HoursContact Person: Sharon GretzingerContact email address: tenzing.one@gmail.com
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/medicine-buddha-sadhana-practice/2024-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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