Lama Namdrol Rinpoche s Schedule of Teachings and Events Oct 9 (Sun): Incense Offering Ceremony & Pet Blessing, Time: 10 am -12 pm Location: The Falls Shelter: Pratts Falls Park, 7671 Pratts Falls Road, Manlius, NY 13104 The ancient Vajrayana Buddhist ritual of offering clouds of incense smoke is a powerful practice that benefits beings in all realms of existence, both living and deceased, and creates auspicious circumstances for our spiritual advancement. This ritual will also be followed by a very special Pet Blessing by Namdrol Rinpoche. (Per park regulations, all animals must be restrained on a leash or in an appropriate carrier.) This event is FREE and open to the public. Oct 13, 15 & 22: Stop, Breathe, Live -- A Three-Part Spiritual Teaching Series Join Namdrol Rinpoche as he offers a series of ancient Buddhist teachings to help us cope more effectively in today s hectic modern world. Part I: Oct 13 (Thurs): 7 pm to 8:30 pm: Let Peace Flow in You: Releasing Inner Anger Location: Manlius Public Library (Community Room), Arkie Albanese Lane, Manlius, NY 13104 Part II: Oct 15 (Sat): 10 am to 11:30 am: Reconnecting with Your Own Divine Nature, A special Tibetan yoga to harness energy from the sun and mother earth. Location: Pratts Falls Park, Manlius, NY 13104 (Please bring a blanket & a yoga mat).
Part III: Oct 22 (Sat): 3 pm to 5 pm: Awakening Divine Tranquility, Teaching on calm abiding meditation. (This will include instruction on sitting meditation, walking and yogic breathing). Location: The Synergy Center, (Bldg 8&9), 4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius, NY 13104 Pre-registration is recommended for the above teachings: To register, please send an e-mail to: menla108@yahoo.com or call 315-682-0702 / 480-1088. Oct 14 & 21 (Fridays): Mandarin Chinese Teachings (with English translation) Oct 14: 7 pm - 9 pm: Who is Buddha? Oct 21: 7 pm - 9 pm: What are the Benefits of Studying Buddhism and Reciting Mantras? Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 128 N. Warren St., Syracuse, NY 13202 Oct 16 & 23 (Sun): Chinese Chanting Oct 16: 7 pm 9 pm: The 88 Buddhas Repentance Sutra & The Amitabha Sutra Oct 23: 7 pm 9 pm: The 88 Buddhas Repentance Sutra & The Amitabha Sutra Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 128 N. Warren Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 Oct 18 & 20 (Tues & Thurs): Training the Mind: Overcoming the Ego through Cultivation of Awareness, Time: 7 pm 8:30 pm This is a two-part teaching series on how to transform our suffering minds into those of compassion and loving kindness. Location: Thekchen Choling Temple, 128 N. Warren St., Syracuse, NY 13202 Suggested donation: $30 for the series
Oct 27 (Thurs): (HAPPY HALLOWEEN) Are the Dead Really Gone? An Ancient Perspective on Making Offerings for the Dead. Time: 7 pm- 8:30 pm In this fascinating evening talk, Lama Namdrol Rinpoche will discuss the ancient Chinese view of death and the afterlife, and how the living can interact with the deceased. Location: Manlius Public Library (Community Room), Arkie Albanese Ln, Manlius, NY 13104 (By donation) Oct 29 & 30 (Sat & Sun): Amitabha s Paradise: The Doorway to Living and Resting in Peace. A weekend Buddhist retreat with Namdrol Rinpoche Oct 29: 8 am - 5 pm Breakfast & Registration: 8 am to 9 am, Lunch: 12 pm -1:30 pm Oct 30: 8 am - 3 pm Breakfast 8 am, Lunch: 12 pm 1:30 pm The Buddha Amitabha is known as the Lord of the Western Paradise, or Sukhavati, the Land of Great Bliss for those who have passed on. In this transformative weekend retreat, Namdrol Rinpoche will bestow the Amitabha Empowerment, give teachings on the meaning of life and importance of death, and discuss how to facilitate the entry into this Land of Great Bliss for the benefit of self and others. Retreat Location: Barbagallo s Restaurant, ( The Ivory Room ), 6344 East Malloy Rd, Syracuse, NY 13057. NOTE: Also located on Malloy Rd. right next to Barbagallo s, is the Sleep Inn & Suites, a lovely new hotel where retreat participants can stay overnight at an affordable rate. (To make hotel reservations, call the Sleep Inn & Suites: 315-433-8585) Suggested donation: $100 for the weekend. (This includes breakfast and lunch on both days, as well as all retreat materials.) Please bring a floor cushion. Chairs will also be available for those who need them. Advanced registration is required: Dead line by Oct 25th. To register please send an e-mail to Babette at menla108@yahoo.com or call 315-682- 0702 /480-1088.
Nov 1 (Tues): Living with Love, Grace and Gratitude: A Teaching on How to be Truly Happy in this Life Time: 7 pm -8:30 pm Location: Manlius Public Library (Community Room), Arkie Albanese Ln, Manlius, NY 13105 Suggested Donation: $15 Nov 5 (Sat): Cleansing and Purification for Peace: A Dorje Khadro Fire Puja (& pot luck picnic) Time: 3 pm - 7pm Location: Green Lakes State Park at the Reserved Shelter. 7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, New York, 13066 The Dorje Khadro Fire Puja is a powerful purification ritual that can remove eons of negative karma and help create positive merit for the future. This is a very popular event in Singapore and there have been several reports of spontaneous healings during this ritual. Suggested donation: $20 (Please bring some picnic food to share) Advanced registration is required: Contact: Babette menla108@yahoo.com or call: 315-682-0702 / 480-1088. Nov 6 (Sun): White Tara Blessing: Bestowing the Great Blessings of the Wish Fulfilling Wheel for all Beings. Time: 1pm to 4pm White Tara is the sublime female Buddha of health and longevity. In this afternoon event, Namdrol Rinpoche will bestow a White Tara Long-Life Blessing for the public and transmit the sacred healing White Tara mantra. Rinpoche will also give an explanation and teaching on White Tara and the importance of the practice for the benefit of self and others. (This event is sponsored by Life Long Wellness. ) Location: Unitarian Church of Utica, 10 Higby Rd, Utica, NY 13501 Suggested donation: $30 (Nobody will be turned away due to inability to pay) Pre-registration recommended: contact Rev. Janet Stemmer 315-794-9894 or e-mail: janetny@roadrunner.com For more information about Lama Namdrol Rinpoche or his teaching schedule for the Syracuse area, please see our
website: www.thek.us or send an e-mail to menla108@yahoo.com. Phone contact: 315-682-0702 / 315-480-1088