Karma Thegsum Chöling Jacksonville

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What need is there to say more? The childish work for their own benefit, The buddhas work for the benefit of others. Just look at the difference between them.

If I do not exchange my happiness For the suffering of others, I shall not attain the state of buddhahood And even in samsara I shall have no real joy.

Shantideva

Medicine
Buddha
Sand
Mandala

Tibetan Buddhist monks of the Drepung Loseling Monastery are creating a Medicine Buddha sand mandala at the Wilson Center at FCCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Boulevard.

Viewing times are January 18th - January 20th

• 11:00 am to 6:00 pm through Saturday

Special performances of Sacred Dance & Music will be held:

• Saturday January 20th at 2pm
• Saturday January 20th 7pm

The Mandala closing ceremony will be held:

• Saturday January 21st at 2pm

For information and tickets call 904.646.2222

Bardor Tulku Rinpoche's Visit

Please visit our Upcoming Events Page for complete information.

Green Tara

Our doors open the first Sunday of the monty at 9:00 am for silent sitting meditation. The practice of Green Tara begins at 9:30 am.

This practice helps to clear obstacles to the development of compassionate mind, and to bring peace to our troubled world.

First Saturday

Release of Life Ceremony

KTC Jacksonville will say prayers and release animals/insects that would otherwise be killed after our practice of Chenrezig the first Satuday of the month. Our purposer is to remove obstacles to His Holiness 17th Karmapa's coming to the US.

If you wish to purchase small, environmentally friendly animals (earthworms, crickets, bait fish) to be freed, please bring your receipts if you would like to be reimbursed. A donor has provided KTC Jacksonville the funds to reimburse those who bring receipts.

Meditation Instruction

Michael Turnquist, director of KTC Jax, will provide meditation instruction on Saturday, February 10th, beginning at 9:00 am. This class is free of charge and open to the public.

Introduction
to
Buddhism
Class

We are pleased to be able to offer additional classes from time to time. Our next series of Introduction to Buddhism classes will hosted by Steve Simmons on Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:

• The Three Jewels - January 11, 2007
• Life of the Buddha - January 18, 2007
• The Three Yanas - January 25, 2007
• The Kagyu Lineage - February 1, 2007

All are invited to join the classes at any time . There is no charge to attend, however your donations are welcome.

KTC
Message
Board

Everyone is invited to visit our new message board. This is an excellent place to exchange news, information and ideas with other members of KTC Jacksonville.

Please go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ktcjax/ and select Join this group.

What Makes You Not a Buddhist
By: Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse
Sale Price: $15.96

Dzongsar Khyentse is one of the most creative and innovative young Tibetan Buddhist lamas teaching today. The director of two feature films with Buddhist themes (the international sensation The Cup and Travelers and Magicians), this provocative teacher, artist, and poet is widely known and admired by Western Buddhists.

Gainesville KTC

Complete information about the activities at GKTC are now available on line at their Information Page.

St. Agustine KKSG

Thursdays from 7 pm - 9 pm: Classes & Book Studies are offered on a seasonal bases. For more information please e-mail: Tom Vogler.

Florida Tibetan Buddhist Center

There is a new web site with information about the Florida Tibetan Buddhist Center in Lake Santa Fe, just outside of Gainesville, Florida. Please enjoy a beautiful visit to: Florida TBC.org

Tampa Bay KTC

Complete information about the activities at GKTC are now available on line at their Information Page.