Dear students and Dharma friends,

Khenpo Tenzin is setting aside time each month for new and continuing students for teachings, practice and Q& A for the 5-Fold Path of Mahamudra (aka 3-Year Retreat Home Study program). Ani Chodron will assist, as her time permits, to also provide instruction and direction. We will have Kusang available for translating Spanish and assisting Khenpo as needed with Tibetan translations during these sessions (unless otherwise noted for a specific session). These sessions are open for both Spanish and English speakers. Seperate sessions (In-person and/or Online) may be taken up as needed. These sessions are for online only in Zoom.

The 5-Fold Path of Mudra offers step-by-step instructions and practice to progress along the Buddhist Path towards Enlightened Mind encompassing Bodhicitta, Wisdom, Compassion, Loving Kindness and progression in Meditative concentration and absorption. The curriculum includes all the practices of the traditional 3-Year Retreat. As started by Drupon Samten Rinpoche, we will follow the 3-Year Retreat “Home Study” approach. This means that you primarily continue in your place of residence, as your time permits between other commitments you may have with work and family. In accordance with His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang, we have flexibility as to the number of mantra accumulations for each practice during the “Home Study” program.

In engaging in these practices, one receives the blessings of the precious root and lineage lamas and gives us support to bring clarity and stability in our practices and in our minds.

You can purchase the Fivefold Path Dharma text at DKC Escondido for $22 or at LuLu.com We will also have an online English version available for a reduced fee (below). You can download here and make a $10 donation for the PDF version (Please click on the button below to download). If you have already purchased the text, then you can also download the online version for free. If you would like the long Amitayus Dharma practice text, it would be nice if you can also make a donation. Please visit our donation page DKC donation page to see how you can make a donation. The short practice texts & pictures are available without any suggested fee. Thank you.

Zoom link: Monthly Zoom link

Zoom Meeting ID: 872 2576 5817 password: 108108

Upcoming sessions:

September 23rd 9am PT to 10:30am PT

October 28th 9am PT to 10:30am or 11am PT

November 18th 9am PT to 11am PT

December 16th 9am PT to 11am PT

February 24th 9am PT to 11am PT

March 23rd 9am PT to 11am PT

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