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SUMMARY:Katog Yeshe Ling Private Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Meditation retreat and teachings for long term students of Khentrul Rinpoche \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharon Douglass \n\n\n\nnakedlamb@rockisland.com
URL:https://katog.org/event/2026-03-orcas/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:The Power of Mind - Public Talk
DESCRIPTION:March 20 6:00 to 8:00 pm \n\n\n\nKhentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche will give a public talk on the subject of his book: The Power of Mind. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Bevins \n\n\n\njuliabevins@hotmail.com \n\n\n\n(907) 223-2422
URL:https://katog.org/event/2026-03-20-homer/
LOCATION:Kachemak Bay Campus\, 533 East Pioneer Ave.\, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:The Power of Mind - Public Talk
DESCRIPTION:March 19 6:00 to 8:00 pm \n\n\n\nKhentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche will give a free public talk on the subject of his book: The Power of Mind. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Bevins \n\n\n\njuliabevins@hotmail.com \n\n\n\n(907) 223-2422
URL:https://katog.org/event/2026-03-19-soldotna/
LOCATION:River City Books\, 338 Homestead Ln\, Soldotna\, AK\, 99669\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Katog Sangyey Ling Private Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is currently full and registration is now closed.\n\n\n\nMeditation retreat and teachings for long term students of Khentrul Rinpoche \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan LaGrande \n\n\n\nkatogsangyeyling@gmail.com
URL:https://katog.org/event/2026-03-anchorage/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T100000
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SUMMARY:Essential Advice for Troubled Times
DESCRIPTION:Jowo Je Atisha\n\n\n\nEssential Advice for Troubled Times\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 24 – 25\, 202610am-12pm & 2pm-5pm both days \n\n\n\nThese teachings\, given by the great master of mind training Jowo Serlingpa\, Atisha’s most influential teacher\, synthesize a hundred key points into a single set of essential instructions for troubled times.This advice is a path for finding freedom from the challenges and suffering we encounter\, a path we walk with the eyes of wisdom and the legs of compassion and loving kindness. It is like a single medicine to cure a hundred ills. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCost & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuggested Donation Sliding Scale – $110-$150\, No one turned away due to lack of funds \n\n\n\nClick here to register. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSu Slover \n\n\n\n(203) 623-3749 \n\n\n\npeacefuljourneynow@gmail.com
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-01-24-asheville/
LOCATION:Lutheridge Camp and Conference Center- Bischoff Center\, 2511 Hendersonville Rd\, Arden (near Asheville)\, NC\, 28704\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T110000
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Pandey Norbu Shedra:  The Black Snake Discourse
DESCRIPTION:Rongzom Mahapandita\n\n\nLive Webcast Teaching\n\n\nThe Black Snake Discourse\n\n\n\nby Rongzom Mahapandita\n\n\n\nA contemporary of the renowned 11th century guru Jowa Je Atisha\, Rongzom Mahapandita\, is a leading master of the Early Translation School of the Nyingma tradition. Atisha himself remarked\, “One could not possibly win a debate on the dharma with him.” Such was the extraordinary depth of Rongzom Mahapandita’s scholarship and realization. \n\n\n\nOf the trio of view\, meditation\, and conduct\, Rongzom Mahapandita’s The Black Snake Discourse primarily emphasizes the profound wisdom of the view. Employing the analogy of a snake’s reflection on water in which different observers perceive it differently\, he illustrates the progressive refinement of the profound view beginning with the Hinayana\, and advancing through the Mahayana\, Secret Mantrayana\, and culminating in Dzogchen. \n\n\n\nThe value of seeing this gradation of views is that it clarifies how to dispel the confusion that does not see things according to the way they are and how to attain authentic and true realization of the natural state. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDatesTimes (each day)TimezoneNovember    8 – 9November  15 – 16November  22 – 2311:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm – 4:30 pmCentral Time (CT)\n\n\n\n\nDue to this profound topic\, Rinpoche requests full live attendance for all sessions on all days to participate in these teachings. If you cannot reschedule something and must miss even one live session\, advance permission is required to participate in this multi-weekend event.  To make a request\, please email courses@katog.org.\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed for this event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatog Choling\n\n\n\nemail: courses@katog.org\n\n\n\nwebsite: https://katog.org
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-11-8-shedra-the-black-snake-discourse/
CATEGORIES:Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250928T100000
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SUMMARY:Essential Advice for Troubled Times
DESCRIPTION:Jowo Je Atisha\n\n\n\nEssential Advice for Troubled Times\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 28th10:00 am – 5:00 pm\, with break from 12:00 – 2:00 pm \n\n\n\nThese teachings\, given by the great master of mind training Jowo Serlingpa\, synthesize a hundred key points into a single set of essential instructions for troubled times. This advice is a path for finding freedom from the challenges and suffering we encounter\, a path we walk with the eyes of wisdom and the legs of compassion and loving kindness. It is like a single medicine to cure a hundred ills. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCost & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonations are welcome.Suggested donation: $25-50. \n\n\n\n No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\nClick here to register. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-09-28-eureka/
LOCATION:Jefferson Community Center\, 1000 B St\, Eureka\, CA\, 95501\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250906T150000
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SUMMARY:Why Do We Meditate?
DESCRIPTION:We are unable to experience genuine inner peace and happiness because our minds remain in a state of continual unrest. This inner turbulence is the main source of our suffering. However\, when we learn to meditate properly\, we begin to uncover the profound nature of our mind\, laying the foundation for lasting happiness from within. \n\n\n\nWe warmly invite you to an afternoon talk with Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche\, who will share his deep wisdom and personal experience in meditation—and guide us in transforming our experience from the inside out. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDonations welcome. \n\n\n\nReserving a seat is suggested as seating is limited.  \n\n\n\nReserve your seat by clicking here. \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShamelle Gonzalez \n\n\n\nshamelle@katog.org \n\n\n\n(305) 815-7345
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-09-06-coloradosprings/
LOCATION:Cambio Yoga – Pikes Peak\, 1604 E Pikes Peak Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80909\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250713T150000
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SUMMARY:Taking Refuge in Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha: Teachings and Vows
DESCRIPTION:Khentrul Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\nLerab Ling \n\n\n\nRoqueredonde\, France  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 12 – 13\, 2025 \n\n\n\nThere will be two teaching sessions per day\, approximately: \n\n\n\n10:00 – 12:00&14:00 – 17:00 with a 20 – 30 min. break. \n\n\n\nThere will be a few optional practice sessions as well. \n\n\n\n\n\nKhentrul Rinpoche will teach on refuge\, the entranceway to the Buddhist path; conduct the traditional Refuge ceremony; and grant Lay Vows to those who wish to take them for the first time or renew them. \n\n\n\nTaking refuge is the foundation or the cornerstone of all Dharma practice. It gives us the stability\, confidence and trust needed to embark upon\, and to follow the path to enlightenment. The key to taking refuge is acknowledging the fact that we all have buddha nature\, and therefore we all have the potential for enlightenment. Refuge is a practice of developing confidence in our true nature. \n\n\n\nIn the Refuge ceremony we declare our intention to follow the Buddhist path. As an aid in this life change\, we receive a Buddhist name. The teacher might also cut a strand of our hair as a symbol for our renunciation of worldly attachments. \n\n\n\nOn the basis of taking the Refuge Vow\, it is possible to take one or several of the lay vows. The five lay vows are the basic vows that underpin the Buddhist way of life for lay practitioners. They are the vows to refrain from killing\, taking what is not given\, lying\, sexual misconduct and taking intoxicants. These vows serve as an important support to our lives and practice as Buddhist practitioners. \n\n\n\nHosted by Lerab Ling \n\n\n\nFor more info and to register for the event: click here \n\n\n\n\nFee: €344 with accommodation / €112 without accommodation \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIbby Caputo \n\n\n\nibby@katog.org
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-07-12-france/
LOCATION:Lerab Ling\, Lérab Ling Domaine de l'Engayresque\, 34650 Roqueredonde\, France
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:The Heart Sutra
DESCRIPTION:Friday 4 July 7.00pm to Sunday 6 July 1pm \n\n\n\nThe Heart Sutra is the Buddha’s quintessential teaching on wisdom. It elucidates the true nature of phenomena\, just as it is\, free of all elaborations. This profound teaching is a spiritual journey of the heart and mind that examines perceptions of the outer world and inner aspects of our very being. \n\n\n\nOnline booking: click here \n\n\n\nFor more information: click here \n\n\n\nEnquiries by email or + 353 (0) 27 73032 \n\n\n\n\nCost:Fee €108Concession €80Dzogchen Beara has a policy of not turning anyone away for financial reasons.Please email info@dzogchenbeara.org to discuss flexible payment options or request assistance from our retreat fund. \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Ibby Caputo \n\n\n\nibby@katog.org
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-07-05-ireland/
LOCATION:Dzogchen Beara\, Garranes\, Allihies\, Beara\, Co. Cork\, P75C670\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
CREATED:20250311T000722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T235152Z
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SUMMARY:How to Fulfill Our Heartfelt Wishes
DESCRIPTION:June 28-29\, 2025 10am to 5pm each day \n\n\n\nAll humans have the potential to pursue both temporary and ultimate goals. However\, most people become distracted by temporary results that provide only limited\, short term benefits\, while few actually focus on accomplishing ultimate benefit and lasting happiness. In either case\, whether pursuing temporary or ultimate happiness\, if we don’t understand how to achieve our purpose\, then our confusion will prevent us from finding what we seek – freedom from suffering and hardships. For this reason\, the great master Mipham Rinpoche composed this short text\, which illuminates exactly what needs to be cultivated and what needs to be discarded to successfully pursue both our temporary and ultimate aims. \n\n\n\nTo Register: click here \n\n\n\nThis event is in person only. \n\n\n\n\nCost:Full price l £120Concessions l £60Donate what you can l Contact study.practice@rigpa.org.uk by Thursday June 26th\, 5pm if you are unable to make a donation of any amount at this time and we will register you. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Ibby Caputo \n\n\n\nibby@katog.org
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-06-28-uk/
LOCATION:Rigpa UK\, 330 Caledonian Road\, London\, N1 1BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
CREATED:20250529T015049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T235933Z
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Dharma Chat with Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:In Person and Via Zoom \n\n\n\nJoin Host Daniel Aitken for a special episode of Wisdom Dharma Chats \n\n\n\nTickets for the in-studio audience are available for $10.00\, the proceeds of which help make Wisdom Dharma Chats possible. Doors will open at 6:20 PM and will close promptly at 6:55 PM\, please do not be late. The Wisdom Dharma Chat will start at 7:00 PM\, and will last until approximately 8:45 PM including a short intermission around 8:00 PM. \n\n\n\nFor more info and to register for the Zoom event: Click here \n\n\n\n\nVenue
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-06-25-newyork/
LOCATION:Wisdom Dharma Chats\, 132 Perry Street\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
CREATED:20250216T203922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T234946Z
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SUMMARY:Essential Advice for Troubled Times
DESCRIPTION:Jowo Je Atisha\n\n\n\nEssential Advice for Troubled Times\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 21 and Sunday\, June 2210am-12pm and 2pm-5pm both days \n\n\n\nThese teachings\, given by the great master of mind training Jowo Serlingpa\, synthesize a hundred key points into a single set of essential instructions for troubled times. This advice is a path for finding freedom from the challenges and suffering we encounter\, a path we walk with the eyes of wisdom and the legs of compassion and loving kindness. It is like a single medicine to cure a hundred ills. \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this weekend of meaningful teachings and advice based on the text by Atisha’s most influential teacher given by Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche. \n\n\n\n\n\nCost & Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $110-$150 for the weekend \n\n\n\nClick here to register. \n\n\n\n\nFull attendance on both days is mandatory \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKathleen Hayes  \n\n\n\n(203) 641-3563 \n\n\n\ninfo@katogvajraling.org \n\n\n\nWebsite: Katog Vajra Ling \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to attend the teaching. Please fill out and submit the form below to attend.  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n      \n          Account\n          \n        \n      \n    \n\n    To be able to register for this event you must first be logged in to your Katog Choling website account:\n\n    Have an account?\n    Log in\n\n    Don’t have an account yet?\n    \n      Create one here\n    \n    \n      and then return to this page and Log in.\n    \n\n    Lost your password?\n    \n      Reset it\n      and return here once you’re done.
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-06-21-oldsaybrook/
LOCATION:Clark Memorial Field\, 210 Elm Street\, Old Saybrook\, CT\, 06475\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
CREATED:20250530T024008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T183621Z
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SUMMARY:Saga Dawa - The Month of Gathering Accumulations to Commemorate the Buddha Shakyamuni
DESCRIPTION:Live Webcast Teaching\n\n\nSaga Dawa – The Month of Gathering Accumulations to Commemorate the Buddha Shakyamuni\n\n\n\nwithKhentrul Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\nSaga Dawa is the most important month of the Buddhist calendar as it commemorates three significant events in the life of our Teacher\, the Buddha Shakyamuni: \n\n\n\n\nHis birth\n\n\n\nHis attainment of Buddhahood for the benefit of all beings\n\n\n\nHis passing (Parinirvana)\n\n\n\n\nDuring this month\, the power of positive actions and spiritual practice is magnified\, making it an ideal time for accumulating merit and engaging in more practice. One of the most beneficial practices during Saga Dawa is to maintain a vegetarian diet as much as possible. Saga Dawa began on May 27th and will continue through June 25th. \n\n\n\nThe most important day of this month is the 15th day of the Tibetan lunar calendar\, known as Saga Dawa Duchen\, which falls on June 11th in the Western calendar. On this day\, we focus on doing no harm and benefiting others in honor of the Buddha. \n\n\n\nKhentrul Rinpoche will offer a teaching on the bodhisattva precepts and then give the vow ceremony. Everyone is welcome to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDateTimesTimezoneJun 1111:00 am – 1:00 pmCentral Time (CT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\n\nJun 11 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimes\n\n\n\n\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm \n\n\n\nCentral Time (CT) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOffering\n\n\n\nYou may offer whatever amount you wish for this webcast teaching when registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebcast Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n      \n          Account\n          \n        \n      \n    \n\n    To be able to register for this webcast teaching you must first be logged in to your Katog Choling website account:\n\n    Have an account?\n    Log in\n\n    Don’t have an account yet?\n    \n      Create one here\n    \n    \n      and then return to this page and Log in.\n    \n\n    Lost your password?\n    \n      Reset it\n      and return here once you’re done.\n    \n    \n    \n    Having trouble? Please submit a support ticket here\n    \n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions\, please email webcasts@katog.org
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-06-11-webcast/
LOCATION:Live Webcast
CATEGORIES:Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
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SUMMARY:Tara Drupchod Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Tara DrupchodPractice Retreat\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatog Choling Gön (Katog Rit’hröd)Retreat Center\n\n\n\nParthenon\, Arkansas\n\n\n\n\n\nMay 11 – 17\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn May\, Katog Choling Gön Retreat Center is hosting its first official drupchod (sadhana offering practice) using Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo’s terma\, a revealed dharma treasure\, called Tara who Liberates All Fears. \n\n\n\nThe purpose of practicing this Tara sadhana in a drupchod is to accomplish both the supreme and common spiritual attainments. Supreme spiritual attainments are swift growth of personal inner realization. Common spiritual attainments are accomplishing the peaceful activity of pacifying fear and suffering. Because Tara is renowned as the deity for most swiftly accomplishing the enlightened activities of all buddhas\, Tara sadhana practice is  profoundly impactful. \n\n\n\nWars are spreading\, natural disasters are intensifying\, human conflict is escalating\, and diseases are on the rise. Moreover\, our minds are increasingly anxious\, fearful\, and afflicted. Now\, more than ever\, is the time to engage in the profound sadhana practices of Tara. \n\n\n\nDuring the first two days of the retreat Khentrul Rinpoche will give teachings and transmissions for doing the practice followed by five days of fully engaged group practice. An in-person-only retreat\, it begins in the morning of the first day and concludes in the evening of the last day.  \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this rare and powerful Tara drupchod guided by Khentrul Rinpoche. Together\, we will engage in profound practice to cultivate inner peace\, dispel fear\, and benefit all beings in these challenging times. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease submit any questions about this event here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is Closed
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-05-11-katog/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
CREATED:20250206T023130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T225956Z
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SUMMARY:Essential Advice for Troubled Times
DESCRIPTION:Saturday April 26th10 a.m. – to 4.30 p.m.Sunday April 27th1p.m – 5 p.m with break \n\n\n\nThese teachings\, given by the great master of mind training Jowo Serlingpa\, synthesize a hundred key points into a single set of essential instructions for troubled times. This advice is a path for finding freedom from the challenges and suffering we encounter\, a path we walk with the eyes of wisdom and the legs of compassion and loving kindness. It is like a single medicine to cure a hundred ills. \n\n\n\nPlease join us for a weekend of teachings and advice based on this text given by Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche. \n\n\n\nHosted by Katog Tara Ling \n\n\n\nTo register for event: TaraLing808@gmail.com \n\n\n\nhttps://tarasangha.weebly.com/ \n\n\n\n\nDonations welcome \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEsti Grinpas \n\n\n\n(808) 822-4599 \n\n\n\ntaraling808@gmail.com
URL:https://katog.org/event/2024-04-25-kauai/
LOCATION:St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church\, 4364 Hardy St\, Lihue\, HI\, 96766\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250419T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
CREATED:20250206T022724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T013602Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Joy No Matter What Occurs
DESCRIPTION:April 19\, 2025 10-12 noon 2-5:00 pmApril 20\, 2025 10-12 noon 2-5:00 pm \n\n\n\nIn this teaching\, the great mind training master Gyalsey Togmey points out that both happiness and suffering are merely perceptions of the mind. As such\, whatever conditions arise — be they positive\, negative\, neutral\, external\, or internal — ultimately our experience is determined by our mind. Please join us for a weekend of teachings with Khentrul Rinpoche in which he shares this extraordinary pith advice that gives us the power to determine how much joy or suffering we experience and provides us with the indispensable tools for working on our mind to transform our experience from within. \n\n\n\n\nCost: Suggested donation $80 Pre-registered or $100 at door \n\n\n\nTo Pre-register\, use this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DJ2moumyPxtITj49Pk94viqTipfEFTwI/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115999886004146583718&rtpof=true&sd=true \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg Yuen \n\n\n\ngregyuen@cs.com
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-04-19-oahu/
LOCATION:Pacific Buddhist Academy\, Founders Hall\, 1754 Lusitana St\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250405T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250406T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
CREATED:20250201T223855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T044606Z
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SUMMARY:The Heart Essence of Interdependent Origination
DESCRIPTION:Nagarjuna\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 10am – 5pm each day\, lunch break 12-2\n\n\n\n\n\nInterdependence\, or dependent origination\, is the causal system behind all phenomena. It is the reason for everything – happiness\, suffering\, birth\, death\, and future experiences. By understanding how all phenomena arise interdependently\, we can cultivate the causes of happiness\, eliminate or reduce suffering\, and gain insights about the mechanism for consciousness’s experience during the dying process and beyond. \n\n\n\nIn seven four-line verses\, Nagarjuna illuminates the heart essence of dependent origination. While brief\, Nagarjuna’s insights into the mechanism of interdependence are extraordinary and complete. By hearing\, contemplating and practicing these teachings\, we learn how to carry suffering and fear onto the path. As the negativity in our mind and life subsides\, love and compassion effortlessly unfold\, and what to do at the time of death becomes clear. For those seeking to understand the essence of interdependent origination\, this teaching offers invaluable guidance. \n\n\n\n\n\nDue to this profound topic\, Rinpoche requests full live attendance for all sessions to participate in these teachings. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission is Free. Donations are welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Bevins \n\n\n\naustralia@katog.org \n\n\n\n0421022428
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-04-03-oceanshores/
LOCATION:Ocean Shores Community Center\, 55 Rajah Road\, Ocean Shores\, NSW 2483\, Australia
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
CREATED:20250206T022127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T203310Z
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SUMMARY:Mind and Mental States: "The Key to Open the Secret Doorway to the Mind"
DESCRIPTION:Most happiness and suffering are dependent upon our way of thinking\, our mind and mental states. Join us for an evening exploration of how we can transform our experience by changing our minds\, the key to which begins by understanding how our mind and its mental states operate. With this understanding\, we begin to build a foundation for bringing about meaningful change in our lives. \n\n\n\n\nCost: Free Public Talk – All Welcome \n\n\n\nHosted by Katog Australia \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Julia Bevins \n\n\n\nAustralia@katog.org \n\n\n\n+61 042 102-2428
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-04-03-australia/
LOCATION:Mullumbimby Civic Memorial Hall\, 55 Dalley St\, Mullumbimby\, NSW 2482\, Australia
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
CREATED:20250206T021523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T220101Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Joy In Troubled Times
DESCRIPTION:With all the turmoil in our world today and so many displaced by the recent fires\, Khentrul Lodro Thaye Rinpoche\, a Tibetan Buddhist teacher and author\, will present a public talk on Finding Joy in Troubled Times on March 30 at 3:30 at the Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church at 301 N Orange Grove Blvd\, in Pasadena. Refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\n\nCost:  Free of charge\, but donations are welcome. \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoan Riback \n\n\n\njoanriback@gmail.com \n\n\n\n(626) 773-2508
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-03-30-losangeles/
LOCATION:Altadena Public Library\, 600 E Mariposa St\, Altadena\, California\, 91001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
CREATED:20250203T133641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T163939Z
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SUMMARY:Profound Insight Vipashyana Meditation Pith Advice
DESCRIPTION:Ju Mipham Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 10am – 5pm each day\, lunch break 12-2\n\n\n\n\n\nOver the course of this weekend\, using a text by the revered master\, Ju Mipham Rinpoche\, Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche will teach on the profound advice for understanding the abiding nature of our mind through direct experience\, the key to the Mahamudra-Dzogchen approaches. \n\n\n\nJust as it is said\, ‘A hundred dharmas looking at it from a distance are nothing compared to the dharma of looking at it itself.’ Whether the mind is thinking or still\, it is never separate from its natural state\, buddha nature. Since this is its true nature\, the profound insight that recognizes it as such synthesizes a hundred key points of practice into one. \n\n\n\n\n\nDue to this profound topic\, Rinpoche requests full live attendance for all sessions to participate in these teachings. \n\n\n\n\n\nCOST:   The suggested offering for this retreat $120 ($60 per day) to cover the cost of the venue and transportation for Khentrul Rinpoche and his translator.  No will be turned away for lack of funds.GENERAL INFO:The teachings start promptly at 10am (morning) and 2pm (afternoon) on both days.As with most teachings\, it is recommended you bring a way to take notes.Seating will be in chairs—No cushions are allowed due to space limitations.Rinpoche strongly requests attendance for the full 2 days so that the teaching is understood clearly and fully.WHO CAN ATTEND:This teaching is open to anyone—whether they’ve had previous Buddhist teachings or not. However\, only those who are registered can attend due to space limitations.LUNCH:You can bring your own lunch or go somewhere nearby to eat in the break. For those who wish\, you can have lunch at the hotel restaurant or request a lunch buffet from the hotel.PARKING:The back part of the hotel has a whole parking garage that belongs to it. Arrive early enough to park\, find the conference room\, and settle in before the teachings start. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION:  Registration is closed due to reaching full capacity.  Please consider attending The Practice of Mindfulness & Meditation in Miami on Friday\, March 7. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShamelle Gonzalez  \n\n\n\nEmail:  shamelle@katog.org \n\n\n\nWebsite: Katog Tingzin Ling (katogmiami.org) \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is closed due to reaching full capacity.  Please consider attending The Practice of Mindfulness & Meditation in Miami on Friday\, March 7.
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-03-08-miami/
LOCATION:EB Hotel Miami\, 4299 NW 36th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
CREATED:20250203T010534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T235837Z
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SUMMARY:The Practice of Mindfulness & Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A Public Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThoughts move constantly in our minds\, never still\, like the movement of wind. Because they are governed by external conditions\, we experience great hardship and affliction. To attain peace of mind\, we need to gain command over our thoughts—a skill cultivated by relying on the methods of mindfulness. As this is an essential tool for wellbeing\, it is important for everyone. \n\n\n\n\nCost: Sliding scale $25-40 \n\n\n\nClick here to register. \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShamelle Gonzalez  \n\n\n\nEmail:  shamelle@katog.org \n\n\n\nWebsite: Katog Tingzin Ling (katogmiami.org)
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-03-07-miami/
LOCATION:Patch of Heaven Sanctuary\, 21900 Southwest 157th Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33170\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163201
CREATED:20250118T001328Z
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SUMMARY:The Mirror of the Essential Practice of Unifying the Two Accumulations
DESCRIPTION:Mipham Rinpoche\n\n\n\nLive Webcast Teaching\n\n\nThe Mirror of the Essential Practice of Unifying the Two Accumulations\n\n\n\nwithKhentrul Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\nKhentrul Rinpoche has long aspired to teach this pith instruction on unifying the practices of accumulating merit and wisdom. \n\n\n\nSome practitioners focus on the accumulation of non-referential wisdom\, such as Dzogchen\, Mahamudra\, or Madhyamika meditation\, treating other practices as less important. Others focus on the referential accumulation of merit through virtuous activities\, such as prostrations\, purifying obscurations\, visualizing deities\, reciting mantras\, and so on\, while not placing adequate emphasis on holding the ultimate wisdom view. However\, without a balanced approach\, progress is hindered. \n\n\n\nThis text offers essential guidance on authentically cultivating both merit and wisdom\, leading to a profound transformation in practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekend Teaching\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDatesTimes (each day)TimezoneFeb    22 – 2311:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm – 4:30 pmCentral Time (CT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\n\nFeb 22 – 23 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimes (each day)\n\n\n\n\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm \n\n\n\nCentral Time (CT) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOffering\n\n\n\nYou may offer whatever amount you wish for this webcast teaching when registering. \n\n\n\n\n\nDue to this profound topic\, Rinpoche requests full live attendance for all sessions to participate in these teachings. If you cannot reschedule something and must miss a session\, advance permission is required to participate in this weekend event.  To make a request\, please email courses@katog.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebcast Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions\, please email courses@katog.org
URL:https://katog.org/event/2025-02-22-katogonline/
LOCATION:Live Webcast
CATEGORIES:Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T163202
CREATED:20240429T013750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T174144Z
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SUMMARY:Nyingtik Yabzhi
DESCRIPTION:Nyingtik YabzhiEmpowerments and Transmissions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatog Choling Gön (Katog Rit’hröd)Retreat Center\n\n\n\nParthenon\, Arkansas\n\n\n\n\n\nNyingtik Yabzhi\n\n\n\nNov 8 – 12\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\nNyingtik Tsapod\n\n\n\nNov 14 – 17\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the occasion of the consecration of the new temple and representations\, Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche offers this special event at the Katog Choling Gön retreat center in Parthenon\, Arkansas.You may attend just the Nyingtik Yabzhi or just the Nyingtik Tsapod or both\, but full attendance of either section is mandatory. The Nyingtik Yabzhi will be from the morning of the 8th to the evening of 12th. The 13th serves as a rest and travel day. The Nyingtik Tsapod will be from the morning of the 14th to the evening of the 17th. You must arrive the day before and depart the day after these dates for either both or one of the teachings.   \n\n\n\n\n\nExplanation of the transmissions\n\nAmong the numerous dharma teachings that came forth as mind terma treasures of the omniscient Longchen Rabjam\, the most profound cycles of the Dzogchen are the Two Mothers and Two Sons\, called the Nyingtik Yabzhi (the Four Heart Drop Essences). We will also receive a second set of transmissions called the Nyingtik Tsapod\, the compilation of all of the empowerments and reading transmissions of the mind terma treasures of Rigzin Jigme Lingpa. \n\n\n\nTypically\, it takes other lamas a month to give both of these complete transmissions\, but Loga Rinpoche has the special capacity to impart them in just two weeks. It is rare to be able to receive all of these empowerments in such a short period of time. \n\n\n\n\n\nHis Eminence Katog Choktrul Loga Rinpoche\n\nWe have invited His Eminence Katog Choktrul Loga Rinpoche\, one of the main abbots of the mother Nyingma monastery of Katog\, to give these empowerments and reading transmissions. Loga Rinpoche received these empowerments directly from Katog Khenchen Gyaltsen Ozer who was the single reservoir into whom flowed the Nyingtik lineage of transmissions of Jamyang Khyentse\, Jamgon Kongtrul\, Katog Siddhi\, Khenpo Ngaga\, and others. Thus\, Loga Rinpoche holds an exceptionally close lineage with immense power and many blessings. It is from him that we hope to receive these empowerments and reading transmissions. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites and commitments for students to attend\n\nThe primary prerequisite for attending this event is that the practitioner must have pure and unimpaired samaya with all of their root gurus. This means never having continued negative views of their gurus and never having rejected their guru with enmity. It is requested that anyone having such impaired samaya not attend. In addition\, practitioners who wish to attend must make a commitment to accumulate as many Seven Line Prayers\, Siddhi Mantras (Vajra Guru Mantras)\, Hundred Syllable Mantras\, and the shorter six-syllable mantra of Vajrasattva as possible [download here]. They must count their number of each mantra\, then offer the number to Katog Choling prior to the event. Before we begin\, we will gather these numbers together and offer our practice to the vajra master who is giving us the transmissions.  His Eminence Loga Rinpoche specifically requested these prerequisites when discussing requirements for such profound transmission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is Khentrul Rinpoche’s aspiration that all students who are suitable recipients and who have the spiritual good fortune and capacity make their best effort to attend these rare\, once in a lifetime transmissions. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease submit any questions about this event here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is Closed\n\n\n\nThis event is full.
URL:https://katog.org/event/2024-11-8-katogrithrodgon/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240825T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163202
CREATED:20240508T220400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T011007Z
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SUMMARY:Heart Sutra: Two-Weekend Webcast Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Buddha Shakyamuni\n\n\n\nLive Webcast Teaching – Two Weekends\n\n\nThe Heart Sutra\n\n\n\nwithKhentrul Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Heart Sutra is the Buddha’s quintessential teaching on wisdom. It elucidates the true nature of phenomena\, just as it is\, free of all elaborations. Studying this text leads us to profound insight (vipashyana)\, which is the view; practicing it is meditation; completely integrating it is conduct; and realizing it is the fruition. \n\n\n\nThis will be the most in-depth teaching Khentrul Lodrö T’haye Rinpoche has given on the Heart Sutra. While Rinpoche has previously taught on this topic\,  he will delve more extensively into its meaning over the course of two weekends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo Weekends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDatesTimes (each day)TimezoneJuly    27 – 28August  24 – 2511:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm – 4:30 pmCentral Time (CT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\n\nJuly    27 – 28 \n\n\n\nAugust  24 – 25 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTimes (each day)\n\n\n\n\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm \n\n\n\nCentral Time (CT) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOffering\n\n\n\nYou may offer whatever amount you wish for this webcast teaching when registering. \n\n\n\n\n\nDue to this profound topic\, Rinpoche requests full live attendance for all sessions on both weekends to participate in these teachings. If you cannot reschedule something and must miss even one live session\, advance permission is required to participate in this weekend event.  To make a request\, please email courses@katog.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebcast Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions\, please email courses@katog.org
URL:https://katog.org/event/2024-07-29-katogonline/
CATEGORIES:Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240408T080000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163202
CREATED:20240319T041724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T135445Z
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SUMMARY:Practice for the Full Solar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:Live Webcast\n\n\n\n\n\nFor many years\, Khentrul Rinpoche has had the aspiration to establish the practice of nyungnay (explanation) within our sangha. Until now\, this wish has not been fulfilled. \n\n\n\nOn the day of a full solar eclipse\, all positive and negative actions are greatly magnified and their power to effect is multiplied many times over. For this reason\, Rinpoche would like to use this special opportunity to give nyungnay fasting vows and establish a day of practice. \n\n\n\nRinpoche will give vows from the main temple at 6:00am Central Daylight Time at Katog Rit’hrod. Everyone is welcome to attend via webcast even though you may be in a different time zone. \n\n\n\nNyungnay \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the vows\, Rinpoche will give nyungnay teachings\, and then we will engage in the traditional nyungnay practice of Avalokiteshvara. The main practice will be to accumulate as much mantra throughout the day as possible and to engage in as many positive actions as we can. Rinpoche will provide further explanation during the teachings. \n\n\n\nIdeally\, the practitioner takes the nyungnay fasting vows and then focuses on practice all day. However\, if one must go to work\, as long as we keep the vows\, which include eating only one meal at noon\, then we are still welcome to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNungnay in “My Courses”\n\n\n\n\nThis live webcast took place on April 8\, 2024 and has now passed.  However\, the recorded teaching and accompanying texts can be accessed by enrolling in the corresponding “My Courses” addition (free). \n\n\n\n\nEnroll\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email courses@katog.org.
URL:https://katog.org/event/2024-04-08-eclipse/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240302T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240303T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T163202
CREATED:20231229T230219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T125350Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Happiness And Suffering
DESCRIPTION:Time: 10am – 5pm each day\, lunch break 12-2\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKhentrul Rinpoche will reveal how we can enjoy much greater well-being in our lives by sharing some remarkable and little known tools for transforming adversity. The vast majority of us have never considered this method for transforming our experience. It is an unparalleled approach which directly pertains to the modern challenges we face. \n\n\n\nThis teaching is based upon a pith instruction written by the 3rd Dodrubchen Rinpoche\, Jigme Tenpe Nyima (1865-1926)\, one of the most outstanding Tibetan saints of his time\, and teacher to many great masters. \n\n\n\nThese gems of advice are priceless and inexhaustible treasures that will serve as a means for overcoming adversity and for creating more happiness in our lives and in the world. We invite everyone to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission is Free.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: Julia Bevins \n\n\n\naustralia@katogcholing.com \n\n\n\n0421022428
URL:https://katog.org/event/2024-03-03-oceanshores/
LOCATION:Ocean Shores Community Center\, 55 Rajah Road\, Ocean Shores\, NSW 2483\, Australia
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240228T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163202
CREATED:20231231T160326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T203949Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - The Four Immeasurables
DESCRIPTION:Khentrul Rinpoche\, renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism\, returns to the Northern Rivers area to teach The Four Immeasurables. On his last visit to Mullumbimby\, Rinpoche spoke on the five poisons of the mind. The antidotes to the five poisons are the four immeasurables. These positive qualities can be developed infinitely to transform our experience and bring positive change into our lives. Even in times of great adversity\, there is no limit to how much love we can generate. Learn more about how to develop for yourself immeasurable equanimity\, loving kindness\, compassion\, and joy. \n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Byron Shire Tibetan Meditation and Study Group \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Admission \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: Julia Bevins \n\n\n\naustralia@katogcholing.org \n\n\n\nPhone: 0421022428
URL:https://katog.org/event/2024-02-28-mullumbimby/
LOCATION:Mullumbimby Civic Memorial Hall\, 55 Dalley St\, Mullumbimby\, NSW 2482\, Australia
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T163202
CREATED:20231120T014403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T011022Z
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SUMMARY:Songs of Spiritual Realization
DESCRIPTION:Called doha in Sanskrit\, these songs spontaneously burst forth from realized Buddhist masters of India and Tibet without any thought or deliberation over composition. They simply spill from the mouths of such masters as an expression of their realization. Such songs of wisdom contain profound messages about the nature of reality and typically arise in metered verse in a variety of melodies. Those who hear the words will understand the meaning according to their capacity\, and the songs will lead each listener to their own insights and wisdom. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening with Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche\, renowned monk and scholar\, and author of the recently published book\, The Power of Mind: A Tibetan Monk’s Guide to Finding Freedom in Every Challenge\, for a discussion on these songs of realization\, their history and importance. Rinpoche will explain one chosen song and sing it in its original language and melody. \n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by the Tibetan and Himalayan Studies Centre at Wolfson College\, Oxford University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Admission \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: Ibby Caputo \n\n\n\nibby@katog.org
URL:https://katog.org/event/2024-01-16-oxford/
LOCATION:The Buttery Room\, Wolfson College\, Oxford University\, Linton Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240113T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240114T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T163202
CREATED:20231121T010004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T011140Z
UID:13039-1705104000-1705276799@katog.org
SUMMARY:Profound Meditation\, Unifying Shamatha and Vipashyana: An Instruction for Meditating on the Heart by Mipham Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Time: 10am – 5pm each day\, lunch break 12-2\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKhentrul Rinpoche will teach profound methods for taming the disturbing emotions and negative thoughts that afflict our minds and rob us of physical and mental peace. When followed\, these unique instructions\, passed down from the renowned Tibetan master Mipham Rinpoche\, enable us to cultivate the wisdom that generates both shamatha (calm abiding meditation) and vipashyana (profound insight). All are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\nCost:  £120. Concession ticket on request. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shamatha-and-vipashyana-instructions-tickets-757851122107?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1 \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: Ibby Caputo \n\n\n\nibby@katog.org
URL:https://katog.org/event/2024-01-13-london/
LOCATION:Rigpa UK\, 330 Caledonian Road\, London\, N1 1BB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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