TRTCC Upcoming Practices + Realization Songs of Jigten Sumgon Ratna Shri, January 21 – 25, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

Wednesday evening practice this week is Manjushri. On Saturday, January 24 & 31, and Sunday, January 25 & February 1, 2026,  Ven. Khenpho Choephel is returning to Pittsburgh to offer teachings on the Realization Songs of Jigten Sumgon Ratna Shri. Please see below for more information and the registration link!

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

 

Wednesday, January 21, 7pm. Manjushri practice. Online and in person.  Manjushri is the embodiment of perfect wisdom. He is often depicted as wielding a flaming sword in the right hand which cuts through ignorance, attachment, and delusion, and holding in the left hand a lotus flower containing the Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra, the Sutra of the Perfection of (Transcendent) Wisdom.  Join us on Zoom.

 

On Saturday, January 24 & 31, and Sunday, January 25 & February 1, 2026,  Ven. Khenpho Choephel will offer teachings on the Realization Songs of Jigten Sumgon Ratna Shri. Please join us on Zoom or in-person at the center.

The teaching schedule for all days will be: 10a – 12p, 1:30p – 3:30p EST. We are suggesting a donation of $50 for each weekend. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Donations for this event may be made online here, at the center in the donation box, or Zelle (the Zelle QR code is included at the bottom of this email!)

We kindly ask that you please fill out this registration form. Your response will help us plan and is greatly appreciated!

All teachings will be held at Three Rivers Tibetan Cultural Center, 7313 Florence Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 If attending in person, you may bring a lunch or go out. The center will provide tea / coffee.

 

 

Our center relies on many amazing volunteers to maintain the center and offer its programming. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to keep things running and any additional help is greatly appreciated. Anyone with home construction or renovation skills is especially requested for help with preparing the new center. A registration system has been created for volunteers who would like to donate their time and valuable experience to support the center. You can sign up via the form here. Thank you!

Please be advised: Masks remain optional for our in person practices at the center but we encourage you to please act with caution . We do ask that only fully vaccinated people come in to the center. We will be running the air purifier in the common area. If you are not feeling well or have had a recent exposure to COVID, please ensure that you are negative with a home test before coming in or please join us online.