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New Weekly Schedule Starting April 2nd

New Weekly Schedule Starting April 2nd

Starting April 2nd all virtual meetings will now be held on Tuesday and Saturday. Join us remotely for any practice by using our zoom link

Saturday Schedule:

 
9:00am-10:00am
Saturday Silent Sitting Meditation Join us for two sessions of Silent Sitting Meditation, Introduction available for those who are new to the practice.
10:00am-10:30am

Book Study New Title Bardo: Interval of Possibility by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche Commentary on “Aspiration for the Bardo” by Chokyi Wangchuk

Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche gives an exceptionally clear and lucid explanation of Aspiration for the Bardo, graciously giving the necessary time and attention to its more obscure points. His commentary, however, is not merely a bare description of the sequence of events in the process of dying and death, but is underscored throughout with the purpose and urgency of aspiration. We are clearly instructed on what to practice and how to train ourselves at every point of opportunity, “whether in the waking state or the dream state” and even within the interval experience itself.

For complimentary copy digital copy please visit:
https://dharmaebooks.org/bardo-interval-of-possibility/
10:30am-11:30am
Chenrezik and Amitabha Sadhana practice continues at the same time. First Saturday of the month is Green Tara Sadhana practice. These active forms of meditation, chanting and mantra practice help us cultivate loving, kindness and compassion. We will have the prayers available on screen for those who don’t have a copy. The pdf is available here if you would like to download or print https://ktdblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/chernrezik-ktd-book-new.pdf

Tuesday Schedule:

 
6:00pm-7:00pm
Medicine Buddha Practice All are welcome to join in this wonderful, traditional healing and purification practice. This active form of meditation helps us cultivate the inner qualities needed to overcome mental and physical affliction and generate compassion for all beings that are suffering.
The sadhana or prayer is chanted in Tibetan with English translation in the text. You can download the text here https://dharmaebooks.org/medicine-buddha/
We begin with a short reading from Thrangu Rinpoche’s Medicine Buddha Teachings
7:00pm-8:00pm
Buddhism Basic’s  Virtual Study group for learning about Buddhism. We begin with readings from Buddhist introductory texts and discuss how that apply to our own practice and every day lives. This is a great sessions for new and experienced practitioners alike. We are currently studying “Dharma Paths” by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. If this is your first visit feel free to request and Introduction.
Apologies for any inconvenience this schedule change has. We appreciate your support and thanks for everyone’s understanding. We look forward to seeing everyone once our new center renovations are completed.
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Losar Teaching and Meditation Instruction

Join Wednesday February 2nd as we celebrate the Tibetan New Year during  our Buddhism Basic’s class. Lama Losang, KTC Jacksonville’s Spiritual Director will give a teaching on Losar and the Year of Tiger and also give traditional Meditation Instructions that are the foundation of Buddhist practice and the basis happiness in our lives. From 7:00-8:30PM this will be a great way to begin the New Year by learning Meditation as well as renewing our practice to establish a calm mind and bring about peace and happiness in our lives.
 
Please use the regular Zoom Link below or located on our website and in our bio to take part in this instruction.


Lama Losang is a fully ordained monk and completed the traditional Kagyu three-year retreat at Karme Ling in 2004. In addition to being a Karma Kagyu lineage teacher, Lama Losang (David Bole) is also an Acupuncture Physician with a Doctorate in Psychology, and teaches, lectures, and conducts workshops around the country. In honor of Lama’s 70th birthday, July 26, 2019, Mayor Lauren Poe and the City of Gainesville proclaimed Dr. David Bole (Lama Losang): Health, Happiness, and Liberation Day.

We are happy to have him joining us for practice.

You can watch Lama Losang’s previous teachings and others at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCke7IwjaGtn_PHmpVGtLxDg
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Lama Losang Teaching and Q&A Session Jan. 12th

For this Wednesday’s Buddhism Basic’s discussion Lama Losang KTC Jacksonville’s Spiritual Director will join us from 7:00-8:00PM. He will answer any questions you may have about Buddhism or your practice and also talk about our lineage master Gampopa, whose Instructions we have been studying as a group. Please use the regular Zoom Link located on our website and in our bio to take part in this instruction.

Lama Losang is a fully ordained monk and completed the traditional Kagyu three-year retreat at Karme Ling in 2004. In addition to being a Karma Kagyu lineage teacher, Lama Losang (David Bole) is also an Acupuncture Physician with a Doctorate in Psychology, and teaches, lectures, and conducts workshops around the country. In honor of Lama’s 70th birthday, July 26, 2019, Mayor Lauren Poe and the City of Gainesville proclaimed Dr. David Bole (Lama Losang): Health, Happiness, and Liberation Day.

We are happy to have him joining us for practice.

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New Year’s Day First Light January 1st

New Year’s Day First Light January 1st

This year we will join our Gainesville sister KTC in support of our Spiritual Director, Lama Losang, for the First Light Ceremony from 9:00am-11:00am. A most auspicious way to start the New Year, making aspirations helps shine a light on our intentions for cultivating compassion and developing Boddhichitta.


We will celebrate over Zoom using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6671190575. The password is Karmapa. You can access the prayers we’ll read that day here.


“Offering light, in particular, is a special door of dependent arising for quickly completing the accumulation of merit and receiving great blessings.” ~ Sutra of Arya Maitreya


If you wish to offer a light this New Year, use the link below. Each lamp is $1/day and dedications can be made for loved ones, to shine the light of prayer and peace across the globe, or for any heart-felt aspiration for the year. (Use Paypal’s note field to include any prayers or aspirations you wish to offer or email them to Lama Losang.)


LIGHT OFFERINGS

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Giving Tuesday 11/30

Today is Giving Tuesday a global day of giving that helps raise awareness about charitable causes. Today Facebook matches the first $8 million dollars donated by users on its platform starting at 8am Eastern time that day. You can help KTC Jacksonville continue as we prepare to open our new center and continue supporting the dharma in North East Florida by using the follow link to donate or visit ktcjax.org
 
 
As always we truly appreciate every donation made and rejoice in the merit no matter what charitable cause you chose to support today!
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Schedule Change Saturday 11/27 and Giving Tuesday

Schedule Change Saturday 11/27

All this Saturday’s practice and book study will be cancelled to accommodate sangha members who wish to attend Khenpo Tenkyong’s two-day teaching on Dusum Khyenpa’s Six Points for Swiftly Attaining Awakening. Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) will host this Saturday and Sunday, November 27-28, from 9am – 11am Eastern. It is donation based and we hope you can take part in this excellent teaching.

https://kagyu.org/event/live-webcast-dusum-khyenpas-six-points-for-swiftly-attaining-awakening-by-khenpo-tenkyong-day-one/

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that helps raise awareness about charitable causes. This year Giving Tuesday falls on November 30, 2021. Facebook matches the first $8 million dollars donated by users on its platform starting at 8am Eastern time that day. (Donations made before November 30th or before 8am don’t qualify for the matching dollars.) You can help KTC Jacksonville continue as we prepare to open our new center and continue supporting the dharma in North East Florida.

Also if you need holiday gift items for that favorite Dharma practitioner consider visiting our Etsy store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarmaThegsumCholing or if you happen to use amazon to do your holiday shopping visit https://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-3529768 and a portion of each purchase will go to KTC Jacksonville.
As always we truly appreciate every donation made and rejoice in the merit no matter what charitable cause you chose to support.
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Saturday 10/30 Cultivating Bodhicitta: A Dharma Teaching with Lama Karma Drodhul

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Please join us October 30th at 10:30am for a Dharma teaching by Lama Karma Drodhul hosted on Zoom. This teaching is titled “Cultivating Bodhicitta.” In Buddhism, cultivating bodhicitta makes our lives meaningful and it is at the heart of the Buddha’s teachings.
To support KTC Jacksonville’s New Home Fund, this teaching is donation based. No one will ever be turned away due to funds. If you would like a scholarship please e-mail info@ktcjax.org
Schedule:
First Session- 10:30am-12pm
Break- 12pm-2pm
Second Session- 2pm-3:30pm
About Lama Karma Drodhul: Lama Karma Drodhul is Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s nephew and principal attendant and assistant. As a youth, Lama Karma excelled in all aspects of dharma study at Thrangu Monastery and Thrangu Rinpoche sent him to the U. S. to deepen his understanding of the dharma under the tutelage of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. In March 2004, Lama Karma completed his first, and in February 2008 his second, traditional three-year, three-month retreat under Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche at Karme Ling Retreat Center. He has traveled to centers throughout North and South America to teach for the past 10 years. He was appointed as the president of KTD by H.H Karmapa in September of 2018 until the end of his term September 2021. He now continues to teach and help at KTD and the KTC centers.
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The Short Medicine Buddha Practice and it’s Benefits with Lama Losang

Join us Saturday September 25th at 10:00am for the opportunity to incorporate the healing benefits of the Medicine Buddha practice into your life. Lama Losang the Spiritual Director of Karma Thegsum Choling Jacksonville will teach on this sacred chanting practice and the mantra that cultivates peace and brings benefit to ourselves and those around us. With our daily lives being so busy having the instruction for the Short Practice of Medicine Buddha makes it very accessible for those wanting to do the Medicine Buddha practice and not being able to find the time.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-short-medicine-buddha-practice-and-its-benefits-with-lama-losang-tickets-173104218377

To support KTC Jacksonville’s New Home Fund, this teaching is donation based. No one will ever be turned away due to funds. If you would like a scholarship please e-mail info@ktcjax.org

Lama Losang (David Bole) is a fully ordained monk (Gelong) in the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He completed a three-year retreat under the guidance of renowned Kagyu master Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. He received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology from the University of Florida. He continued his studies at the College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in Oxford, England, where he completed two post graduate degrees. He has studied healing arts, meditation, martial arts, Tai Chi, acupuncture, herbal medicine and Chi Gong in the U.S., England, China, Tibet, India and Japan. He is a licensed acupuncturist in Florida and serves as the resident teacher for the Gainesville Karma Thegsum Choling Center in Gainesville, Florida.

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