BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gaden for the West - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gaden for the West X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gadenforthewest.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gaden for the West REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240403T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240403T201500 DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z CREATED:20210131T185056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z UID:10003425-1712169900-1712175300@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/2024-04-03/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240401T103000 DTSTAMP:20250822T205547Z CREATED:20231209T005555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T205547Z UID:10005160-1711965600-1711967400@gadenforthewest.org SUMMARY:21 Praises to Tara Chanting Practice DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Natasha Pravaz \n\n\n\nTechnology: Zoom \n\n\n\nAudience: All are welcome \n\n\n\nHow to Join the Session: contact Natasha Pravaz at npravaz@gmail.com \n\n\n\nScheduled Day: Mondays \n\n\n\nScheduled Time: 10 am – 10:30 am \n\n\n\nTime Zone: Easter Time Zone (North America) \n\n\n\nDuration: 30 mins \n\n\n\nContact Person: Natasha Pravaz \n\n\n\nContact email address: npravaz@gmail.com URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/21-praises-to-tara-chanting-practice/2024-04-01/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240331T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240331T221500 DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z CREATED:20210131T185229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z UID:10003653-1711875600-1711923300@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/2024-03-31/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T070000 DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z CREATED:20220927T211001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z UID:10004718-1711688400-1711695600@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-2/2024-03-29/ CATEGORIES:Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T170000 DTSTAMP:20240225T022339Z CREATED:20240108T174919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T022339Z UID:10005288-1711639800-1711645200@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-3/2024-03-28/ CATEGORIES:Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gadenforthewest.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Candace-Photo-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T201500 DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z CREATED:20210131T185056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z UID:10003424-1711565100-1711570500@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/2024-03-27/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240325T191500 DTSTAMP:20221026T161655Z CREATED:20210131T190549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T161655Z UID:10004483-1711389600-1711394100@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/2024-03-25/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240325T103000 DTSTAMP:20250822T205547Z CREATED:20231209T005555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T205547Z UID:10005159-1711360800-1711362600@gadenforthewest.org SUMMARY:21 Praises to Tara Chanting Practice DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Natasha Pravaz \n\n\n\nTechnology: Zoom \n\n\n\nAudience: All are welcome \n\n\n\nHow to Join the Session: contact Natasha Pravaz at npravaz@gmail.com \n\n\n\nScheduled Day: Mondays \n\n\n\nScheduled Time: 10 am – 10:30 am \n\n\n\nTime Zone: Easter Time Zone (North America) \n\n\n\nDuration: 30 mins \n\n\n\nContact Person: Natasha Pravaz \n\n\n\nContact email address: npravaz@gmail.com URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/21-praises-to-tara-chanting-practice/2024-03-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240324T221500 DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z CREATED:20210131T185229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z UID:10003652-1711270800-1711318500@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/2024-03-24/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240322T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240322T070000 DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z CREATED:20220927T211001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z UID:10004717-1711083600-1711090800@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-2/2024-03-22/ CATEGORIES:Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240321T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240321T170000 DTSTAMP:20240225T022339Z CREATED:20240108T174919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T022339Z UID:10005287-1711035000-1711040400@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-3/2024-03-21/ CATEGORIES:Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gadenforthewest.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Candace-Photo-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240321T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240321T235959 DTSTAMP:20240305T220559Z CREATED:20240304T023204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T220559Z UID:10005290-1710979200-1711065599@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/2024-03-21/ CATEGORIES:Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gadenforthewest.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG-0077-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240320T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240320T201500 DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z CREATED:20210131T185056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z UID:10003423-1710960300-1710965700@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/2024-03-20/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240318T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240318T191500 DTSTAMP:20210218T051650Z CREATED:20210131T185845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T051650Z UID:10004309-1710784800-1710789300@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/2024-03-18/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240318T103000 DTSTAMP:20250822T205547Z CREATED:20231209T005555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T205547Z UID:10005158-1710756000-1710757800@gadenforthewest.org SUMMARY:21 Praises to Tara Chanting Practice DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Natasha Pravaz \n\n\n\nTechnology: Zoom \n\n\n\nAudience: All are welcome \n\n\n\nHow to Join the Session: contact Natasha Pravaz at npravaz@gmail.com \n\n\n\nScheduled Day: Mondays \n\n\n\nScheduled Time: 10 am – 10:30 am \n\n\n\nTime Zone: Easter Time Zone (North America) \n\n\n\nDuration: 30 mins \n\n\n\nContact Person: Natasha Pravaz \n\n\n\nContact email address: npravaz@gmail.com URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/21-praises-to-tara-chanting-practice/2024-03-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240317T221500 DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z CREATED:20210131T185229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z UID:10003651-1710666000-1710713700@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/2024-03-17/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240315T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240315T070000 DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z CREATED:20220927T211001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z UID:10004716-1710478800-1710486000@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-2/2024-03-15/ CATEGORIES:Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240314T170000 DTSTAMP:20240225T022339Z CREATED:20240108T174919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T022339Z UID:10005286-1710430200-1710435600@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-3/2024-03-14/ CATEGORIES:Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gadenforthewest.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Candace-Photo-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T201500 DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z CREATED:20210131T185056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z UID:10003422-1710355500-1710360900@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/2024-03-13/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240311T200000 DTSTAMP:20241227T233128Z CREATED:20220111T211434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T233128Z UID:10004608-1710183600-1710187200@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/2024-03-11/ CATEGORIES:Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240311T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240311T190000 DTSTAMP:20220111T211600Z CREATED:20210131T185946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T211600Z UID:10004367-1710180000-1710183600@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/2024-03-11/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240311T103000 DTSTAMP:20250822T205547Z CREATED:20231209T005555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T205547Z UID:10005157-1710151200-1710153000@gadenforthewest.org SUMMARY:21 Praises to Tara Chanting Practice DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Natasha Pravaz \n\n\n\nTechnology: Zoom \n\n\n\nAudience: All are welcome \n\n\n\nHow to Join the Session: contact Natasha Pravaz at npravaz@gmail.com \n\n\n\nScheduled Day: Mondays \n\n\n\nScheduled Time: 10 am – 10:30 am \n\n\n\nTime Zone: Easter Time Zone (North America) \n\n\n\nDuration: 30 mins \n\n\n\nContact Person: Natasha Pravaz \n\n\n\nContact email address: npravaz@gmail.com URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/21-praises-to-tara-chanting-practice/2024-03-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T163000 DTSTAMP:20210707T215406Z CREATED:20210131T185508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T215406Z UID:10003943-1710075600-1710088200@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/2024-03-10/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T120000 DTSTAMP:20231207T233920Z CREATED:20231207T233920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T233920Z UID:10004883-1710064800-1710072000@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-2/2024-03-10/ CATEGORIES:Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gadenforthewest.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Candace-Photo-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240310T221500 DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z CREATED:20210131T185229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z UID:10003650-1710061200-1710108900@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/2024-03-10/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240308T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240308T070000 DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z CREATED:20220927T211001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z UID:10004715-1709874000-1709881200@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-2/2024-03-08/ CATEGORIES:Practice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240307T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240307T170000 DTSTAMP:20240225T022339Z CREATED:20240108T174919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T022339Z UID:10005233-1709825400-1709830800@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-3/2024-03-07/ CATEGORIES:Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gadenforthewest.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Candace-Photo-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240306T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240306T201500 DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z CREATED:20210131T185056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z UID:10003421-1709750700-1709756100@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/2024-03-06/ CATEGORIES:Teachings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240304T103000 DTSTAMP:20250822T205547Z CREATED:20231209T005555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T205547Z UID:10005156-1709546400-1709548200@gadenforthewest.org SUMMARY:21 Praises to Tara Chanting Practice DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Natasha Pravaz \n\n\n\nTechnology: Zoom \n\n\n\nAudience: All are welcome \n\n\n\nHow to Join the Session: contact Natasha Pravaz at npravaz@gmail.com \n\n\n\nScheduled Day: Mondays \n\n\n\nScheduled Time: 10 am – 10:30 am \n\n\n\nTime Zone: Easter Time Zone (North America) \n\n\n\nDuration: 30 mins \n\n\n\nContact Person: Natasha Pravaz \n\n\n\nContact email address: npravaz@gmail.com URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/21-praises-to-tara-chanting-practice/2024-03-04/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240303T120000 DTSTAMP:20231207T233920Z CREATED:20231207T233920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T233920Z UID:10004882-1709460000-1709467200@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-2/2024-03-03/ CATEGORIES:Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gadenforthewest.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Candace-Photo-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR