TASHI CHOLING NEWS
FEBRUARY 2012
- Practices, Teachings and Programs
- Vimala
- mirrorofwisdomvideo
- Sangha News
- Classifieds
- Helpful Information
IN THE MOMENT
Thank you very much to all who came out Saturday to help clean!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT
PRE-LOSAR TEMPLE AND EAST WING CLEANING DAY:
Saturday February 11th
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bring: A potluck lunch item to share.
Main dishes will also be provided.
Cleaning supplies provided.
Questions? Contact: Ani Baba at 541-488-9660 or Ani Yeshe 541-482-1620
Friday, Feb. 17th:
3-6 pm ~ Torma making for Yeshe Tsogyal and Kilaya practices
7 pm Yeshe Tsogyal tsok
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Feb. 18-20th:
Vajrakilaya practice each day:
9 am -12 pm ~ (the beginning of the practice through mantra recitation)
2-4 pm ~ (starting with protectors, then doing tsok)
(some torma making at lunch on these days)
Tuesday, Feb. 21st:
Cleaning Day All Day...
Come whenever you can,
Stay and help for as long as you can!
Wednesday, Feb. 22nd:
9 am -1 pm ~ Losar day ~ the Dorsem Lama Chodpa practice
OUR BEAUTIFUL NEW 2012 TASHI CHOLING CALENDARS are still available in the Tashi Choling Bookstore, online at Vimala, or in Ashland at Tashi Choling's in-town center, Dechen Ling, at Tibet Treasures, or at Soundpeace.
See photos of this summer's projects here!
For details of our landscaping adventures, donations opportunities and other Tashi Choling info, please click here to view our Fall Bulletin.
LIGHT OF BEROTSANA translation group has a new website: http://www.berotsana.org Browse their available titles and enjoy the gorgeous and informative new layout!
1. PRACTICES, TEACHINGS AND PROGRAM
Tashi Choling Annual Retreat Dates
FEBRUARY PUJAS
- 2nd ~ Guru Rinpoche Day, Tso Kye Tuk Tig Guru Rinpoche Tsok 7 pm
- 7th ~ Full Moon, Amitabha Tsok 7 pm
- 17th ~ Dakini Day, Khandro Tuk Tig Yeshe Tsogyal Tsok 7 pm
- 18th ~ Vajrakilaya, 9:30 am -12 pm and 2-4 pm
- 19th ~ Vajrakilaya, 9:30 am - 12 pm and 2-4 pm
- 20th ~ Vajrakilaya, 9:30 am - 12 pm and 2-4 pm
- 22nd ~ Losar ~ Dorsem Lama Chodpa practice, 9 am - 1 pm
**Please continue to check your emails and weather conditions before coming to Tashi Choling for winter tsogs!**
ongoing CLASSES WITH LAMA BRUCE NEWMAN
BRUCE'S newest class is studying Awakening Through Love by John Makransky.
Classes are continuing Wednesday evenings at Dechen Ling, 7-9 pm, Jan 11-Feb 28
..."Awakening Through Love" offers profound and clear
instructions and meditations for realizing compassionate love...~Tulku Thondrup
~ Bruce would like to add this about the class:
Last summer, I met John Makransky, author of "Awakening Through Love". From listening to him and then from reading his book, I found his understanding of the relationship between love and awakened awareness very clear and profound, easily accessible, and deeply transformational. I sincerely hope that through offering this class, others will likewise find it as meaningful as I have.
Click here for a detailed flier
Dechen Ling, Tashi Choling's in-town center, is located at 688 Clay Street, Ashland. As a general rule, please leave the parking spots closest to Dechen Ling for those with disabilities. Additional parking is available at The Siskiyou School, two houses down on the other side of Clay Street, unless they are also having an event. For more information, please call 541-488-2308 or email dechenlingashland@gmail.com
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. Please call Lama Bruce at 488-0881 for details 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.
TIBETAN LANGUAGE STUDY GROUP
Tibetan Language Study Group is currently scheduled for these tentative dates:
Thursday Feb 2nd, Wednesday Feb 8th, and Wednesday Feb 15th, at 4-6 pm
Study group is canceled for late February, but may resume in March on Skype.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Ila and ask to be added to the Tibetan Study Group Email List, where you will receive updates about schedule changes and other information.
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
Events are updated on an ongoing basis.
For more information, please call 541-488-2308 or email dechenlingashland@gmail.com
2. VIMALA
Please purchase your copy - or several copies! - of the beautiful 2012 Tashi Choling calendar! Among other new treasures, we also now have in stock the beautiful, newly released book about Padmasambhava and his 25 principal disciples; and pocket-sized deity pictures:
3. MIRROROFWISDOMVIDEO~
~ We recently recorded the Rinchen Terzod Empowerments bestowed by the Venerable Yangthang Rinpoche at Orgyen Dorje Den in Alameda, California and at Tashi Chöling Retreat Center. Over the upcoming months we will be editing and producing this material, including teachings and empowerments. Stay tuned ~
Available now ~ DVDs: Advice from Yangthang Rinpoche ~ extemporaneous pithy advice for all practitioners given after puja at Tashi Chöling Retreat Center during his early winter visit after the bestowal of the Rinchen Terzod to bless various sites at the land on 02-13-11. VYR8 $15 + $5 shipping. Dzogpachenpo Directives given for dzogchen practitioners after a day of dzogchen empowerments during Rinchen Terzöd on 02-06-11. VYR7 $15+ $5 shipping. Both available at the bookstore and/or by email inquiry to info@mirrorofwisdomvideo.org Purchase both for $25( $5 shipping). (you may pay by paypal).
Write to info@mirrorofwisdomvideo.org to pay via paypal! We will send an invoice to you.
Or send check made out to:
Mirror of Wisdom Video
PO Box 1487 Talent, OR 97540
print order form
check out our website: www.mirrorofwisdomvideo.org
3. SANGHA NEWS
Visit Tashi Choling's Photo Album on Flickr!
We are in the process of choosing photos and quotes for the 2011 Tashi Choling wall calendar--thanks to all the photographers for their beautiful submissions!
You can check out the Tashi Choling Flickr site here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tashicholing/ and if you have photos you would like to contribute to the site, please email them to David Gordon: davidgordonart@yahoo.ca
There is also a link to the Photo Album on the home page of our website.
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
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. 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.
CARING FOR TASHI CHOLING
Tashi Choling needs your skills and gifts and energy. There are plenty of tasks to share so that every single Boddhisattva 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. We have some new collaborations and groups starting to form, and will report more as these get underway. If you haven’t yet signed up for a particular area or project, please do. Tashi Choling needs your skills and gifts and energy. See the diagram of areas of participation!
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. (see the attached Authorization Agreement for Electronic Payment (PDF), which will allow you to donate money each month automatically.)
4. CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE: A Dudjom Lingpa Terton Thanka & his Black Wrathful Dakini Thanka mounted on beautiful brocade cloth.
1. Dudjom Lingpa Thanka
Painting: Height: 20” Width: 15” ⁃
Mounting: Height: 44” Width: 26” - $450
2. Dudjom Tersar Black Wrathful Dakini Thanka
Painting: Height: 31” Width: 21”
Mounting: Height: 56” Width: 32” - $650
Both for $1,000.00.
If interested, contact
Leo Rivers at 541-942-1386.
FOR SALE:
4 almost new studded snow tires - 185/70 14" wheel base - $350
1 set heavy-duty chains - 14" wheel base - $50
Call Kay at 541-488-3672 or email kay555@q.com
FOR SALE: Excellent condition--19th century antique Tibetan shrine chest, luminous red floral pattern, exceptionally beautiful. Plenty of storage area includes one large upper cabinet and two spacious lower cabinets. Chest dimensions are 48" wide, 40" high and 19 3/4" deep. If you have a serious interest to purchase, please come look at it! (Ashland)
Lidian 541-482-0649 or king.lidian@gmail.com. Asking $2700, a good discount from original price. Willing to bargain.
CASHMERE GOAT HAIR FOR SALE: $5 or $10 an ounce, depending on the quality. I have about 4 pounds altogether. Email lisbeth.lacoste@gmail.com.
SMALL OUTDOOR ROOM FOR SALE ~ a nicely hand-built 8X12 space, finished inside and out, with electricity and interior lighting. It is a very pleasant room, and would make a nice meditation or yoga space, or a simple retreat cabin. It was originally built as an office with washer-dryer hook-ups and storage shelving. Includes a small cedar deck and steps. This is a small building which can be moved, no land included. We are asking $5000 or trade against rent for a house in Ashland. If you would like to discuss possibilities, or would like to see pictures, please email Cheri at cheriball1@gmail.com or Mark at mvan44@gmail.com. He may also be able to help with relocation.
THIS MAGNIFICENT 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath 7000 sq/ft Scandinavian scribed log home with 5900 sq/ft of living area sits atop a three-hundred foot hill at the north end of the Shasta Valley. With endless views in all directions, the 40 acre Log Home Estate could also be a corporate retreat; a bed and breakfast; a dude ranch; a vineyard, or remain as it is, the perfect home - a place to hang your heart. It only awaits the discriminating new owner to put in place their own finishing touches. Location: 5700 Ager-Beswick, Montague, CA. $749,000.00 Please contact Lisa or Tim at 530-459-0910.
LOG HOME FOR SALE: sitting on top of a hill in the middle of the Colestine Valley. 3 BR 2 Bath 2 story custom built home with over 56 acres. Within its paramount privacy lies an abundance of wildlife, and spectacular 360 degree views of Mt. Ashland, Mt. Shasta, the Pass, Tashi Choling and the Valley. Beautifully landscaped with the help of a 60+ GPM well it is truly a sanctuary. $599,000. Call Art Trainor at cell 541-601-5200, or home 541-488-7821 for info and CD of pictures.
RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES NEAR TASHI CHOLING
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 (541) 292-9059 or e-mail tarasunya@gmail.com Look for www.heavenandearthashland.com online.
-DETACHED GUEST HOUSE/STUDIO: master suite with full bath and walk in closet; full kitchen and laundry room facilities in main house; semi private patio;
-OLDER FARMHOUSE: 2 bedroom with 1 bath; large living area with woodstove; enclosed front and back yards with deck; roses, grapes, and room for vegtable garden;
-ACERAGE: 2 stall barn; 3 large pasture areas;
-QUIET AND PRIVATE; fenced with gate; close to I-5; minutes to Yreka or Ashland; No smoking, no drugs
Call Erin at 643-2452 for more information.
News items for the next issue…
If you have items for the March 2012 newsletter, please send an email by February 25th to cheriball1@gmail.com
5. HELPFUL GENERAL INFORMATION
Tashi Choling Monthly Calendar See the Tashi Choling monthly calendar for the dates of all our monthly activities and events.
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. East Wing Reservations: 541-488-5657.
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!
Vimala: To place orders for books, transcripts, pechas, pictures, etc: Vimala email: vimalatreasures@gmail.com
website: www.vimalatreasures.org
phone: (541) 488-5657
fax: (541) 488-5657
snailmail address: P.O. Box 213, Ashland, OR 97520
For Mirror of Wisdom Videos (ALL VHS converted to DVD, prices same), video catalogue, price list and order form, to join the video email list, or for FAQ's and FGA's contact: info@mirrorofwisdomvideo.org
Visit the video archive website at: www.mirrorofwisdomvideo.org
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