TASHI CHOLING NEWS


1. PRACTICES, TEACHINGS AND PROGRAM

Tashi Choling Annual Retreat Dates
Tashi Choling Calendar of Events & Practice

ongoing CLASSES WITH LAMA BRUCE NEWMAN

Classes and practice retreats offered by Lama Bruce in Ashland and at Tashi Choling provide excellent instruction in meditation and Dharma for those who wish to learn more about Buddhism and how to integrate practice into everyday life. For information about Bruce's current class, click here. For a Marig Munsel brochure, click here. Please call Lama Bruce at 541-897-4290 for further information or email: brucejaynewman@msn.com

ABOUT LAMA BRUCE NEWMAN
Lama Bruce Newman has spent most of his adult life in study and meditation practice in India, Nepal and the US. He completed a 4-year retreat and continues to live a contemplative life. He is the author of "A Beginner's Guide to Tibetan Buddhism", Snow Lion Press, 2004, and has been teaching under the auspices of Tashi Choling for over 10 years. Read more about Bruce here.

AT Dechen Ling ~
Tashi Choling’s in-town center, located at 688 Clay Street, Ashland

For the most current information about what is happening at Dechen Ling, please visit the Events page at www.dechenlingashland.org  

 

2. VIMALA

 Come and check out the Tashi Choling Bookstore for books and other great dharma items!

 

3. Vimala Video Bindu Logo VIMALAVIDEO

VimalaVideo has recently edited the following short teachings recorded during the 2011 annual Yeshe Lama retreat at Tashi Chöling:

Gyatrul Rinpoche

Authentic Practice (VGR10) [R]  Gyatrul Rinpoche speaks on various aspects of dzogchen practice, including the importance of humility and a proper foundation, the generation and completion stages, faith and pure vision, devotion, the qualities of the lineage lamas, altruism as the source of the path, the buddha nature, and rushen practice.

Faith, Devotion, and Altruism (VGR11)  Gyatrul Rinpoche speaks on the importance of cultivating faith and devotion, ensuring that one's dharma practice is supported by the genuine motivation of altruism, and the faults of not practicing from the heart.  

Getse Rinpoche

Khordei Rushen: Discerning Samsara and Enlightenment (VKGR4) [R]: two brief teachings on the practice of khordei rushen, distinguishing samsara and enlightenment.

Establishing the View of Trekchod: Nonexistence (VKGR5) [R]: Getse Rinpoche speaks on the trekchod view: understanding it, realizing it, applying it, and the consequent benefits.  Of the four aspects affirmed by Longchen Rabjam as necessary in maintaining the dzogchen view, Rinpoche emphasizes the first.

Yeshe Lama 2011 Day 4: Questions and Answers (VKGR6) [R]: Getse Rinpoche invites students to ask questions on mantra practice and dzogchen teachings, promising to answer them if he can.  Topics raised and Rinpoche's responses include: clinging to one's practice, attachment to virtuous activities, the habit of thinking with bodhichitta, distinguishing alaya and rigpa, the difficulty of liberating thoughts.

Yeshe Lama 2011 Day 6: Questions and Answers (VKGR7) [R]: In a question and answer session, Getse Rinpoche gives pith instruction and advice in response to student questions. Note: this item was formerly available as Questions & Answers (VKGR4)

 

4. SANGHA NEWS

NEW Shipment of WEALTH VASES:

Sonam Drolma has some Wealth Vases that were sent to her to sell for HH Penor Rinpoche's monastery. They cost $100 each. Please pay with cash only. All the proceeds from the sales will go back to HH Penor Rinpoche's monastery. Please call Sonam at her store, Tibet Treasures, at 541-552-1119, or drop by ~ 291 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon.

Tashi Choling's Photo Album on Flickr!

If you have photos you would like to contribute to the Flicker site for Tashi Chöling, please email them to David Gordon: davidgordonart@yahoo.ca

POSTING TASHI CHOLING EVENT INFORMATION

"Sangha members, if you have a spot at your business or office to post Tashi Choling event information that would be beneficial for your clientele, please contact me at 541-292-6176 so that I can arrange to get flyers to you."
~ Penny Roberts

CARING FOR TASHI CHOLING

Tashi Choling needs your skills and gifts and energy. There are plenty of tasks to share so that every single Bodhisattva can take part. How marvelous!

Thanks to those of you who have spoken up about how you want to help to care for Tashi Choling.

REGULAR MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS

The Board is requesting that Sangha members commit to regular monthly contributions to support the basic operation of the center, even if that contribution is only $5 per month. Every little bit helps! We’d really like to have 100% participation if possible, no matter how small or large the amount. (Click here for the Authorization Agreement for Electronic Payment PDF, which will allow you to donate money each month automatically.)


5. CLASSIFIEDS

WEBSITES BY DAVID GORDON:
Experience no-hassle, professional service at great rates. Your site will be beautifully designed and easy to update yourself. I work with Wordpress and Joomla.  
See examples of work at: www.ashlandwebsites.com 
Call 541-292-1042 or email: david@ashlandwebsites.com 

RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES NEAR TASHI CHOLING

FOR RENT: I have a home in the Colestin Valley that will be available to sublet through the summer, by the night or week only. It is located at 1757 Colestin Road -- about 1 mile from Tashi Choling.
If interested please call Jonathon Nussbaumer at 541-488-3036.

FOR RENT: Studio Apartment: Beautiful live, work, practice, environment. 1100 square ft apartment. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and windows to expansive views. Solid bamboo flooring. New kitchen cabinets and appliances. The bathroom features a heated Italian Travertine floor, and a great soaking tub with rainfall shower head. Washer/Dryer. There is also an incredible loft with views of the sky. Private hard wood deck, stone patio and private parking area. Satellite TV/XM radio available. Wireless Internet. Fully Furnished. Access to garden space and green house. 2 mile maintained walking path on site 10 minutes from Tashi Choling, 20 minutes to Ashland (available month to month).

We have variety of rental spaces available for long or short term stays. We are 10 minutes from Tashi Choling, 20 minutes from Ashland. For more information please call Tara at:
541-292-9059 or e-mail tarasunya@gmail.com Look for www.heavenandearthashland.com online.

6. HELPFUL GENERAL INFORMATION

Tashi Choling Mailing Address: P.O. Box 64, Ashland, OR 97520
Tashi Choling Info: info@tashicholing.org
For tours of Tashi Choling: Call ahead and arrange a time with Malcolm at 541-488-7975.
East Wing message number: 541-488-9660.
Children's Program: kids@tashicholing.org If you are interested in learning about this program or if you think you might be interested in participating, please contact us!

 

~~~TASHI DELEK!~~~

                best wishes for auspiciousness, joy, and prosperity!

 

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