Lama Lodro Lhamo Weekend Teaching January 24-26
Karma Thegsum Choling Jacksonville warmly invites you January 24th through January 26th to receive precious in-person teachings from Lama Lodro Lhamo, the President of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra.
Weekend Schedule:
Friday, January 24th 7:00 PM:
Public Talk: Faith and Devotion in Tibetan Buddhism
In Tibetan Buddhism, Faith and Devotion have a different meaning than in traditional theistic religions. Lama Lodro will speak on how to embrace these concepts and how they connect us with our own Buddha nature.
In person or Zoom
Friday Registration:
Saturday, January 25th: One-Day Guru Yoga of Mikyo Dorje Retreat(Four-Session Guru Yoga)
10am – 12pm- Morning session
2 pm – 4 pm- Afternoon session
Program Information: Lama Lodro will lead us in a one-day retreat of the Guru Yoga of Mikyo Dorje. Last year Lama Lodro taught this practice at KTC Jacksonville. It is traditionally recited four times a day in a retreat setting at Karma Kagyu monasteries. Attendees are encouraged to attend both morning and afternoon sessions as their schedule permits. The power of this sadhana holds great blessing and purifies negativity. The Karmapa said that hearing this sadhana once leads to liberation from rebirth in the lower realms. All are welcome to attend in person or Zoom. Practice text will be provided.
Mikyö Dorje was one of the most renowned of the Karmapas, a great meditation master as well as a prolific and learned scholar. Karmapa Mikyö Dorje composed the The Four-Session Guru Yoga during the 16th Century. This sadhana is a short yet powerful practice for developing the realization of devotion mahamudra. As it is one of the principal practices of the Karma Kagyu school, many monastic and lay practitioners recite this text daily.
In person or Zoom
Sunday, January 26th: Tibetan Music Instrument Instruction & Torma Making
10:00 AM- Traditional Tibetan Music Instrument Instruction for Sadhana Practices
Tibetan sadhana-related musical instruments involves understanding the spiritual and ritual context in which these instruments are used. Tibetan Buddhism incorporates music as a key element in sadhana practices and we will learn about the Medicine Buddha and Green Tara liturgies.
2:00 PM- Torma Making for Sadhana Practices
Tormas are offerings that are given to the buddhas. In the case of Green Tara, tormas are offered with the purpose of requesting her attention; for our petitions to be able to advance in our spiritual development, to receive her blessings, and to be of benefit to all sentient beings.
Sunday’s teaching is in-person only.
Weekend Registration:
About Lama Lodro Lhamo: The first woman to serve in the role of KTD President, Lama Lodro Lhamo has been a student of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche since 1990. She completed three three-year retreats at Karme Ling Retreat Center and received her full bhikshuni ordination in 2008. Lama Lodro Lhamo is also the women’s retreat master at Karme Ling and has a Master’s degree in Buddhist Studies from Columbia University. She is fluent in Chinese, English, and Tibetan.
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PLEASE NOTE: KTC Jax brings authentic Buddhist teachers to the Jacksonville area year-round for programs and retreats. Suggested donations are requested to offset the costs associated with holding these special events. We always greatly appreciate your generosity, but no one has ever been turned away because they couldn’t make a donation. The event is by donation, please select whatever donation you would like to give.
