COMPLETED: ESSENTIALS of ABHIDHARMA, with Lama Migmar
April 16, 2010 by admin
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EXCELLENT fortunate EVENT ! Lama Migmar Tseten taught Abhidharma and gave practical instruction. (August 13th, 14th and 15th, 2010)
AN INTENSIVE TEACHING FROM LAMA MIGMAR, BUDDHIST CHAPLAIN AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Requested Donation — $250.00 for all teachings, or $50.00 per session
CLICK HERE for flyer for this event
Lama Migmar then served as the head of Sakya Center in Rajpur, India, and the Sakya Monastery in Puruwalla, India, from 1981 to 1989, taking care of the well being of several hundred monastic residents. During this time he reintroduced the original form of the geshe educational system of Tibet, with degrees from kazhipa up to the rabjampa degree, with a curriculum that included all of the eighteen major texts, which are known as the Dragchen Chogyed. Additionally, Lama Migmar supervised the editing and publication of over 50 rare volumes of Sakya literature including the 31 volumes of Sakya Lamdre and the rare Golden Manuscripts of the Five Founding Masters of Sakya.
He leads retreats at Buddhist centers throughout North America. He founded Sakya Institute in Cambridge, MA in 1989. CLICK HERE to learn more about Lama Migmar. (Note site will open in separate window)
Hevajra Blessing Empowerment, Sep 23, 2010 – 7pm
April 16, 2010 by bhockman
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Lama Kunga Rinpoche will kindly bestow the Hevajra Blessing Empowerment (prerequisite for 13 Golden Dharamas, if not previously received by Sakya Lama). The blessing will begin promptly at 7pm on Thurs., Sep 23. While this empowerment can be taken separately, it is being offered with the 13 Golden Dharmas series.
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If you are taken this empowerment individually, we ask are asking for $30 donation, with dana to the Lama being separate. Please arrive by 6:30p for registration.
Register now! 13 Golden Dharmas of the Sakya-pa, Sep 24-26, 2010
April 14, 2010 by bhockman
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This very special series of 13 empowerments over a three-day period will be offered by Lama Kunga Rinpoche on Friday, Sept. 24, Saturday Sept. 25 and Sunday Sept. 26. The cost will be $400 for registration before Sep 1st and $425 after Sep. 1st. This will include the Hevajra Empowerment on Sept. 23, which is a prerequisite for receiving the 13 Golden Dharma series (if you haven’t previously received a Hevajra or Cakrasamvara empowerment from a Sakya Lama).
Lamas are welcome at no charge and all ordained sangha at half price.
The 13 individual empowerments will be offered starting at 10am on each day with an anticipated ending time of 5pm, with a 1-1/2 hour lunch break. No lunch is provided, though it is a 5-10 min. drive to restaurants and stores.
You can pay by check via mail, or via our Paypal link.
CLICK on image below to download a copy of the flyer.
LOSAR PRAYERS – Feb 14, 2010
December 21, 2009 by admin
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Tibetan New Year of the Iron Tiger (Losar) prayers were held at Ewam Choden. A large sangha group attended.
NEW YEAR’S PRAYERS – DEC 31, 2009 & JAN 1, 2010!
December 21, 2009 by brian
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Medicine Buddha Practice – this Wed, Dec 2
November 3, 2009 by brian
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One of our dear members, Bill Stanton, has taken ill with ongoing complications with his back.
To help where we can, Lama Kunga Rinpoche will be hosting a Medicine Buddha practice
this Wed Dec 2, at 7pm.
Bill is a dedicated member of Ewam Choden for years, a past EC Board member and has been essential in our Treasure Vase production.
If you can’t make, the practice session, please keep Bill in your prayers and daily practices. And please email us if you want to be kept in the loop as to his care needs while he recovers.
Annual Memorial Prayers – Wed, Nov 18 at 7p.m.
November 3, 2009 by admin
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Annually, Ewam Choden holds a gathering to offer prayers for those sentient beings who have passed on. This event is open to everyone.
You may bring a photo of a special person or animal you wish to include. The gathering begins at 7 p.m. and lasts for one and a half to two hours.
#1 & #2 Taras
September 28, 2009 by bhockman
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Title: #1 & #2 Taras
Location: Ewam Choden
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
Date: 2009-10-02
21 TARAS EMPOWERMENTS were completed successfully!
September 28, 2009 by brian
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Starting with the the Principal deity, Green Tara of the Sandalwood Forest,
21 Tara
the venerable Lama Kunga Rinpoche completed his week-long transmission of the rare Surya Gupta tradition of the 21 Taras. A steadfast group attended all empowerments, while some others received the first and last ones. After the completion by Lama Kunga Rinpoche, there was a unique musical presentation created by Anahata Iradah of Rinpoche’s recitation of the 22 Tara mantras (recorded in Hawaii) counterpointed by her own melodious voice singing them to instrumental music. Participants then enjoyed a tsok feast together.
#3, #4, #5 & #6, #7, #8 Taras
September 19, 2009 by bhockman
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Title: #3, #4, #5 & #6, #7, #8 Taras
Location: Ewam Choden
Description: 10 a.m. thru 5 p.m. (or so)
Break for lunch at EC for an hour. Bring lunch.
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
Date: 2009-10-03
