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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-2/2023-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230816T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230816T201500
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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/2023-08-16/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230815T191500
DTSTAMP:20230423T000405Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditation: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. 
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing Event | Every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Tibetan Buddhism \n\n\n\nOn March 21st\, 2023 we began a short Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism program that we will continue to offer via Zoom each Tuesday evening. \n\n\n\nThe format for these evenings will typically include a period of meditation as well as a talk or a reading which we can contemplate and discuss. As always\, questions and comments will be welcome. \n\n\n\nA brief description of the first 4 weeks appears below and will give the interested participant a sense of the program content. Over time additonal topics and aspects of Tibetan Buddhism will be included. \n\n\n\nWeek One \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present an overview of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine called the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma\, by Sarah Harding.  It is followed by a commentary that explains aspects of the practices that support and reveal this spiritual path. \n\n\n\nWeek Two \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present guided meditations of Concentration (Samatha) and Insight (Vipassana).  The commentary explains the context and interrelationship of these two practices. \n\n\n\nWeek Three \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present a commentary and guided meditation of vizualization\, which is another method of concentration often used in both sutra and tantra traditions of practice.  We experience the power of visualization by engaging in a tantric practice called Medicine Buddha.  \n\n\n\n(Some folks may recall this particular version of Medicine Buddha from past practices held at Body Mind Centre. It is designed for people who have no previous experience in tantric meditation practice.  If there is interest we may schedule a regular Medicine Buddha practice such as the fourth Tuesday of each month) \n\n\n\nWeek Four \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we contemplate the underlying assumptions of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine.  We explore the basis of our faith from the standpoint of twenty-first century science. \n\n\n\nAll sessions are open to everyone and do not require any previous practice experience. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in joining us\, please send an email to Potala Zoom (https://www.potala.ca/news-events) and we will add your name to the Zoom invitation.  You will then receive a Zoom invitation on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm ET.  We will visit for 15 minutes to allow everyone to join the session and begin promptly at 6:15 pm.  \n\n\n\nThe sessions will vary in duration but we expect to conclude between 7:00 pm and 7:15 pm.  Feel free to join in at any time during the session as Zoom is designed to allow a “silent” entry. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions although donations are always welcome and gratefully accepted. For details on making a donation please click on Membership/Donate
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/tuesday-meditation-introduction-to-tibetan-buddhism/2023-08-15/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230814T200000
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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/2023-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230814T190000
DTSTAMP:20220111T211600Z
CREATED:20210131T185946Z
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/2023-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230813T163000
DTSTAMP:20210707T215406Z
CREATED:20210131T185508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T215406Z
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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/2023-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230813T221500
DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z
CREATED:20210131T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z
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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/2023-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230811T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230811T070000
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-2/2023-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230809T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230809T201500
DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z
CREATED:20210131T185056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z
UID:10003391-1691606700-1691612100@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/2023-08-09/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230808T191500
DTSTAMP:20230423T000405Z
CREATED:20230422T234820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T000405Z
UID:10004844-1691517600-1691522100@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditation: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. 
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing Event | Every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Tibetan Buddhism \n\n\n\nOn March 21st\, 2023 we began a short Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism program that we will continue to offer via Zoom each Tuesday evening. \n\n\n\nThe format for these evenings will typically include a period of meditation as well as a talk or a reading which we can contemplate and discuss. As always\, questions and comments will be welcome. \n\n\n\nA brief description of the first 4 weeks appears below and will give the interested participant a sense of the program content. Over time additonal topics and aspects of Tibetan Buddhism will be included. \n\n\n\nWeek One \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present an overview of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine called the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma\, by Sarah Harding.  It is followed by a commentary that explains aspects of the practices that support and reveal this spiritual path. \n\n\n\nWeek Two \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present guided meditations of Concentration (Samatha) and Insight (Vipassana).  The commentary explains the context and interrelationship of these two practices. \n\n\n\nWeek Three \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present a commentary and guided meditation of vizualization\, which is another method of concentration often used in both sutra and tantra traditions of practice.  We experience the power of visualization by engaging in a tantric practice called Medicine Buddha.  \n\n\n\n(Some folks may recall this particular version of Medicine Buddha from past practices held at Body Mind Centre. It is designed for people who have no previous experience in tantric meditation practice.  If there is interest we may schedule a regular Medicine Buddha practice such as the fourth Tuesday of each month) \n\n\n\nWeek Four \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we contemplate the underlying assumptions of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine.  We explore the basis of our faith from the standpoint of twenty-first century science. \n\n\n\nAll sessions are open to everyone and do not require any previous practice experience. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in joining us\, please send an email to Potala Zoom (https://www.potala.ca/news-events) and we will add your name to the Zoom invitation.  You will then receive a Zoom invitation on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm ET.  We will visit for 15 minutes to allow everyone to join the session and begin promptly at 6:15 pm.  \n\n\n\nThe sessions will vary in duration but we expect to conclude between 7:00 pm and 7:15 pm.  Feel free to join in at any time during the session as Zoom is designed to allow a “silent” entry. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions although donations are always welcome and gratefully accepted. For details on making a donation please click on Membership/Donate
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/tuesday-meditation-introduction-to-tibetan-buddhism/2023-08-08/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230806T221500
DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z
CREATED:20210131T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z
UID:10003619-1691312400-1691360100@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/2023-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230805T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230805T100000
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/2023-08-05/
CATEGORIES:Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230804T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230804T070000
DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z
CREATED:20220927T211001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z
UID:10004684-1691125200-1691132400@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-2/2023-08-04/
CATEGORIES:Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230802T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230802T201500
DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z
CREATED:20210131T185056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z
UID:10003390-1691001900-1691007300@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/2023-08-02/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230801T191500
DTSTAMP:20230423T000405Z
CREATED:20230422T234820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T000405Z
UID:10004843-1690912800-1690917300@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditation: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. 
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing Event | Every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Tibetan Buddhism \n\n\n\nOn March 21st\, 2023 we began a short Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism program that we will continue to offer via Zoom each Tuesday evening. \n\n\n\nThe format for these evenings will typically include a period of meditation as well as a talk or a reading which we can contemplate and discuss. As always\, questions and comments will be welcome. \n\n\n\nA brief description of the first 4 weeks appears below and will give the interested participant a sense of the program content. Over time additonal topics and aspects of Tibetan Buddhism will be included. \n\n\n\nWeek One \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present an overview of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine called the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma\, by Sarah Harding.  It is followed by a commentary that explains aspects of the practices that support and reveal this spiritual path. \n\n\n\nWeek Two \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present guided meditations of Concentration (Samatha) and Insight (Vipassana).  The commentary explains the context and interrelationship of these two practices. \n\n\n\nWeek Three \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present a commentary and guided meditation of vizualization\, which is another method of concentration often used in both sutra and tantra traditions of practice.  We experience the power of visualization by engaging in a tantric practice called Medicine Buddha.  \n\n\n\n(Some folks may recall this particular version of Medicine Buddha from past practices held at Body Mind Centre. It is designed for people who have no previous experience in tantric meditation practice.  If there is interest we may schedule a regular Medicine Buddha practice such as the fourth Tuesday of each month) \n\n\n\nWeek Four \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we contemplate the underlying assumptions of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine.  We explore the basis of our faith from the standpoint of twenty-first century science. \n\n\n\nAll sessions are open to everyone and do not require any previous practice experience. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in joining us\, please send an email to Potala Zoom (https://www.potala.ca/news-events) and we will add your name to the Zoom invitation.  You will then receive a Zoom invitation on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm ET.  We will visit for 15 minutes to allow everyone to join the session and begin promptly at 6:15 pm.  \n\n\n\nThe sessions will vary in duration but we expect to conclude between 7:00 pm and 7:15 pm.  Feel free to join in at any time during the session as Zoom is designed to allow a “silent” entry. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions although donations are always welcome and gratefully accepted. For details on making a donation please click on Membership/Donate
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/tuesday-meditation-introduction-to-tibetan-buddhism/2023-08-01/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230730T221500
DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z
CREATED:20210131T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z
UID:10003618-1690707600-1690755300@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/2023-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230728T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230728T070000
DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z
CREATED:20220927T211001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z
UID:10004683-1690520400-1690527600@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-2/2023-07-28/
CATEGORIES:Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230726T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230726T201500
DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z
CREATED:20210131T185056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z
UID:10003389-1690397100-1690402500@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/2023-07-26/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230725T191500
DTSTAMP:20230423T000405Z
CREATED:20230422T234820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T000405Z
UID:10004842-1690308000-1690312500@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditation: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. 
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing Event | Every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Tibetan Buddhism \n\n\n\nOn March 21st\, 2023 we began a short Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism program that we will continue to offer via Zoom each Tuesday evening. \n\n\n\nThe format for these evenings will typically include a period of meditation as well as a talk or a reading which we can contemplate and discuss. As always\, questions and comments will be welcome. \n\n\n\nA brief description of the first 4 weeks appears below and will give the interested participant a sense of the program content. Over time additonal topics and aspects of Tibetan Buddhism will be included. \n\n\n\nWeek One \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present an overview of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine called the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma\, by Sarah Harding.  It is followed by a commentary that explains aspects of the practices that support and reveal this spiritual path. \n\n\n\nWeek Two \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present guided meditations of Concentration (Samatha) and Insight (Vipassana).  The commentary explains the context and interrelationship of these two practices. \n\n\n\nWeek Three \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present a commentary and guided meditation of vizualization\, which is another method of concentration often used in both sutra and tantra traditions of practice.  We experience the power of visualization by engaging in a tantric practice called Medicine Buddha.  \n\n\n\n(Some folks may recall this particular version of Medicine Buddha from past practices held at Body Mind Centre. It is designed for people who have no previous experience in tantric meditation practice.  If there is interest we may schedule a regular Medicine Buddha practice such as the fourth Tuesday of each month) \n\n\n\nWeek Four \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we contemplate the underlying assumptions of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine.  We explore the basis of our faith from the standpoint of twenty-first century science. \n\n\n\nAll sessions are open to everyone and do not require any previous practice experience. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in joining us\, please send an email to Potala Zoom (https://www.potala.ca/news-events) and we will add your name to the Zoom invitation.  You will then receive a Zoom invitation on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm ET.  We will visit for 15 minutes to allow everyone to join the session and begin promptly at 6:15 pm.  \n\n\n\nThe sessions will vary in duration but we expect to conclude between 7:00 pm and 7:15 pm.  Feel free to join in at any time during the session as Zoom is designed to allow a “silent” entry. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions although donations are always welcome and gratefully accepted. For details on making a donation please click on Membership/Donate
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/tuesday-meditation-introduction-to-tibetan-buddhism/2023-07-25/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230724T191500
DTSTAMP:20221026T161655Z
CREATED:20210131T190549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T161655Z
UID:10004475-1690221600-1690226100@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/2023-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230723T221500
DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z
CREATED:20210131T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z
UID:10003617-1690102800-1690150500@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/2023-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230721T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230721T070000
DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z
CREATED:20220927T211001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z
UID:10004682-1689915600-1689922800@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-2/2023-07-21/
CATEGORIES:Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230719T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230719T201500
DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z
CREATED:20210131T185056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z
UID:10003388-1689792300-1689797700@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/2023-07-19/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230718T191500
DTSTAMP:20230423T000405Z
CREATED:20230422T234820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T000405Z
UID:10004841-1689703200-1689707700@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditation: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. 
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing Event | Every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Tibetan Buddhism \n\n\n\nOn March 21st\, 2023 we began a short Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism program that we will continue to offer via Zoom each Tuesday evening. \n\n\n\nThe format for these evenings will typically include a period of meditation as well as a talk or a reading which we can contemplate and discuss. As always\, questions and comments will be welcome. \n\n\n\nA brief description of the first 4 weeks appears below and will give the interested participant a sense of the program content. Over time additonal topics and aspects of Tibetan Buddhism will be included. \n\n\n\nWeek One \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present an overview of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine called the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma\, by Sarah Harding.  It is followed by a commentary that explains aspects of the practices that support and reveal this spiritual path. \n\n\n\nWeek Two \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present guided meditations of Concentration (Samatha) and Insight (Vipassana).  The commentary explains the context and interrelationship of these two practices. \n\n\n\nWeek Three \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present a commentary and guided meditation of vizualization\, which is another method of concentration often used in both sutra and tantra traditions of practice.  We experience the power of visualization by engaging in a tantric practice called Medicine Buddha.  \n\n\n\n(Some folks may recall this particular version of Medicine Buddha from past practices held at Body Mind Centre. It is designed for people who have no previous experience in tantric meditation practice.  If there is interest we may schedule a regular Medicine Buddha practice such as the fourth Tuesday of each month) \n\n\n\nWeek Four \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we contemplate the underlying assumptions of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine.  We explore the basis of our faith from the standpoint of twenty-first century science. \n\n\n\nAll sessions are open to everyone and do not require any previous practice experience. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in joining us\, please send an email to Potala Zoom (https://www.potala.ca/news-events) and we will add your name to the Zoom invitation.  You will then receive a Zoom invitation on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm ET.  We will visit for 15 minutes to allow everyone to join the session and begin promptly at 6:15 pm.  \n\n\n\nThe sessions will vary in duration but we expect to conclude between 7:00 pm and 7:15 pm.  Feel free to join in at any time during the session as Zoom is designed to allow a “silent” entry. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions although donations are always welcome and gratefully accepted. For details on making a donation please click on Membership/Donate
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/tuesday-meditation-introduction-to-tibetan-buddhism/2023-07-18/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230717T191500
DTSTAMP:20210218T051650Z
CREATED:20210131T185845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T051650Z
UID:10004301-1689616800-1689621300@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/2023-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230716T221500
DTSTAMP:20230923T153607Z
CREATED:20210131T185229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153607Z
UID:10003616-1689498000-1689545700@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/2023-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230714T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230714T070000
DTSTAMP:20250701T012837Z
CREATED:20220927T211001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T012837Z
UID:10004681-1689310800-1689318000@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-2/2023-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230712T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230712T201500
DTSTAMP:20210706T182937Z
CREATED:20210131T185056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T182937Z
UID:10003387-1689187500-1689192900@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/2023-07-12/
CATEGORIES:Teachings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230711T191500
DTSTAMP:20230423T000405Z
CREATED:20230422T234820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T000405Z
UID:10004840-1689098400-1689102900@gadenforthewest.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Meditation: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. 
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing Event | Every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nIntroduction to Tibetan Buddhism \n\n\n\nOn March 21st\, 2023 we began a short Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism program that we will continue to offer via Zoom each Tuesday evening. \n\n\n\nThe format for these evenings will typically include a period of meditation as well as a talk or a reading which we can contemplate and discuss. As always\, questions and comments will be welcome. \n\n\n\nA brief description of the first 4 weeks appears below and will give the interested participant a sense of the program content. Over time additonal topics and aspects of Tibetan Buddhism will be included. \n\n\n\nWeek One \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present an overview of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine called the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma\, by Sarah Harding.  It is followed by a commentary that explains aspects of the practices that support and reveal this spiritual path. \n\n\n\nWeek Two \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present guided meditations of Concentration (Samatha) and Insight (Vipassana).  The commentary explains the context and interrelationship of these two practices. \n\n\n\nWeek Three \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we present a commentary and guided meditation of vizualization\, which is another method of concentration often used in both sutra and tantra traditions of practice.  We experience the power of visualization by engaging in a tantric practice called Medicine Buddha.  \n\n\n\n(Some folks may recall this particular version of Medicine Buddha from past practices held at Body Mind Centre. It is designed for people who have no previous experience in tantric meditation practice.  If there is interest we may schedule a regular Medicine Buddha practice such as the fourth Tuesday of each month) \n\n\n\nWeek Four \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we contemplate the underlying assumptions of Tibetan Buddhist doctrine.  We explore the basis of our faith from the standpoint of twenty-first century science. \n\n\n\nAll sessions are open to everyone and do not require any previous practice experience. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in joining us\, please send an email to Potala Zoom (https://www.potala.ca/news-events) and we will add your name to the Zoom invitation.  You will then receive a Zoom invitation on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm ET.  We will visit for 15 minutes to allow everyone to join the session and begin promptly at 6:15 pm.  \n\n\n\nThe sessions will vary in duration but we expect to conclude between 7:00 pm and 7:15 pm.  Feel free to join in at any time during the session as Zoom is designed to allow a “silent” entry. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend these sessions although donations are always welcome and gratefully accepted. For details on making a donation please click on Membership/Donate
URL:https://gadenforthewest.org/event/tuesday-meditation-introduction-to-tibetan-buddhism/2023-07-11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230710T200000
DTSTAMP:20241227T233128Z
CREATED:20220111T211434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T233128Z
UID:10004600-1689015600-1689019200@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/2023-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Practice
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