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Dear Dharma Friends,

We have some very exciting news this week – with deep gratitude and thanks to the generosity of our teachers and sangha members with donations and loans, and the hard work of our teachers, board members, and sangha, TRTCC has closed on a property in White Oak, PA that will serve as the future home of our center! 

While we do not have a timeline for a completed move to the new space, work is already underway for the transition. We will have more information to share as the work progresses, and will have an update for everyone at our yearly general sangha meeting on December 14th.

We are still in need of donations to work on the refurbishment of the living space for Ven. Khenpo Choephel and Lama Kalsang, and construction of a new shrine room. Please email us for details on how to make contributions.

With the acquisition of the new space, upcoming holidays, and travel commitments for Khenpo Choephel and Lama Kalsang, our practice schedule in November and December will be fluid. Additionally, many practices may be led by senior students and sangha members. Please stay tuned to these emails for any changes!

This week, Wednesday evening at 7pm is Manjushri practice. On Saturday at 10am, we have Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation and instruction. Sunday, November 9 is Vajrasattva practice.

Please note: Saturday start time has moved to 10am!

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

Saturday, November 8, 10am. Shamatha meditation. Online and in person. Instruction and practice with Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. We may also do a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni).  Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, November 9, 10 am. Vajrasattva practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening at 7pm is Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. On Saturday at 10am, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday, November 2, Khenpo will be lead a purification practice and meditation.

Please note: Saturday start time has moved to 10am!

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

Saturday, November 1, 10am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, November 2, 10 am. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will lead us in purification practice and a Heart Sutra / Mahamudra meditation. Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening at 7pm is Medicine Buddha practice. On Saturday at 10am, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday, October 26, Khenpo will be giving the Empowerment of the Ten Dharma Activities and transmission of the Diamond Sutra & Buddha of Boundless Life Dharani. Please see registration information below!

Please note: Saturday start time has moved to 10am!

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

Saturday, October 25, 10am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, October 26, 10am. Venerable Kenpo Chophel Rinpoche will be giving the Empowerment of the Ten Dharma Activities and transmission of the Diamond Sutra & Buddha of Boundless Life Dharani.

Ten Dharma activities means that the practitioners engage with Dharma texts/ scriptures by 1. writing, 2. reading, 3. offering, 4. giving, 5. listening, 6. memorizing, 7. dharma talk, 8. recitation, 9. contemplation, 10. meditation. This is a very important fundamental empowerment and very much needed for generally every Dharma practitioner and especially those newer practitioners who haven’t received this empowerment.

The schedule for these teachings will be as follows on October 26th (all times are EST/New York time):

10a – 12p: Empowerment of the Ten Dharma Activities
2p – 4p: Transmission of Diamond Sutra & Buddha of Boundless Life Dharani

You may join us at the center in person or Join us on Zoom. We kindly ask that you please fill out this registration form. Your response will help us plan and is greatly appreciated!

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening at 7pm is Kusali Chöd practice for Dakini day.  Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will bestow the lung (reading transmission / permission) for this important practice prior to the session. On Saturday, Khenpo will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be doing a purification practice and meditation with Khenpo.

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

Saturday, October 18, 10am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, October 19, 10 am. Online and in person. On Sunday we will be doing a purification practice and meditation with Khenpo. Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Tuesday 7am is Eight Precepts vow for the full moon day. Wednesday evening is Green Tara practice. On Saturday, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be doing a purification practice and meditation with Khenpo.

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

Tuesday, October 7, 7am. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer the Eight Precepts vow for the full moon day. Taking the 24 hour precepts is an excellent way for lay practitioners to practice renunciation, purify unwholesome habits, and accumulate merit. You may join us at the center in person or Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, October 11, 9am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, October 12, 10 am. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will lead us in purification practice and a Heart Sutra / Mahamudra meditation. Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Chenrezig practice. Thursday evening is Tea Break. On Saturday, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be receiving teachings on the Bodhisattva precepts from Khenpo.

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

Thursday, October 2, 7pm, Evening Tea Break. Online only.  A time just to talk about dharma with dharma friends. Beginners are very welcome.  Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, October 4, 9am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, October 5, 10 am. Online and in person. For the next few weeks on Sundays, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will be offering teachings on the Bodhisattva precepts. This will help build and increase our understanding of method related to the Bodhicitta teachings and Bodhisattva vow with H.E. Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. You may join us at the center in person or Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Manjushri practice. On Saturday, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be receiving teachings on the Bodhisattva precepts from Khenpo.

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

Saturday, September 27, 9am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, September 28, 10 am. Online and in person. For the next few weeks on Sundays, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will be offering teachings on the Bodhisattva precepts. This will help build and increase our understanding of method related to the Bodhicitta teachings and Bodhisattva vow with H.E. Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. You may join us at the center in person or Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. On Saturday, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be doing a purification practice and meditation with Khenpo.

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

Saturday, September 20, 9am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, September 21, 10 am. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will lead us in purification practice and a Heart Sutra / Mahamudra meditation. Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Medicine Buddha practice. On Saturday and Sunday (September 13 & 14),  Most Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, the founder of our Dharma center, will be giving teachings on Bodhichitta. Registration for Khenchen Rinpoche’s teaching weekend is open here for Zoom. This event has been limited in person to 25 attendees.

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

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Green Tara practice.  Thursday evening is Tea Break at 7pm (online only). On Saturday, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be doing a purification practice and meditation with Khenpo.

Upcoming events: On September 13 & 14,  Most Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, the founder of our Dharma center, will be giving teachings on Bodhichitta. Registration for Khenchen Rinpoche’s teaching weekend is open here. This event will be limited in person to 25 attendees.

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

Thursday, September 4, 7pm, Evening Tea Break. Online only.  A time just to talk about dharma with dharma friends. Beginners are very welcome.  Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, September 6, 9am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, September 7, 10 am. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will lead us in purification practice and a Heart Sutra / Mahamudra meditation. Join us on Zoom.

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.