KSC Happenings

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Opened in June, 2010, Kagyu Sukha Choling’s new meditation center is home to scheduled activities of study and meditation in the Buddhist tradition, as well as special events such as weddings, children’s celebrations, potlucks, and teachings. By its requests and participation, the meditation community determines the future of the center, as it enters its second decade in Ashland.

Losar Tibetan Near Year and Tsok* 2-20-2015

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Tibetan New year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in theTibetan calendar. Tibetan New Year is said to last 15 days, but the first 3 days are most important. It is mainly celebrated over a period of 3 days in lateJanuary or February, according to the Tibetan calendar (see Tibetan New Year dates)

TheTibetan Calendar

The Tibetan calendar consists of 12 (or 13) lunar months, and Losar begins on the first day of the Tibetan year. TheTibetan calendar is lunisolar and almost identical to the Chinese calendar.

Tibetan New Year is the same as Chinese New Year, a day earlier, or a day later. The adding of a 30-day month is occasionally done differently (e.g. in 1966), making Tibetan New Year a month later than Chinese New Year.

*tsok is primarily a practice of offering. It is not just a practice of offering however; it is also a powerful method for purifying our samaya. Sometimes it is said that the best method for purifying samaya is the fire offering, and tsok practice is the ‘inner fire offering.’ Tsok is a very rich practice with many layers of meaning, and it can be practised on various levels. It is said that as ordinary beings we are only able to imitate the real tsok practice, which is performed by thedakas and dakinis.

Have No Fear - Preparing for Death Utilizing Meditation Saturday, January 31 & Sunday, February 1

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The Lamas Gave a Thank You Dessert Party for Volunteers In January 2015

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New Year's Eve December 31 2014

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Burn the Mortgage! Fire Puja and Celebration

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Burn the Mortgage! Fire Puja and Celebration ~ Saturday, November 22, 2014

To celebrate the end of construction debt for KSC the lamas led the fire puja called Riwo Sangchö (Mountain Smoke Offering). Along with aromatic cedar wood and branches, silks, foods, medicinal herbs, incense, sweets, and roasted barley flour, a symbolic mortgage was burned. The meditation was accompanied with drum and cymbals. Afterwards, the Sangha and donors enjoyed light appetizers and a gratitude cake to celebrate the close of this amazing chapter in the history of Kagyu Sukha Chöling.

Taking fire Offerings outside:

Expressing the Heart of Compassion

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Lama Lodru Rinpoche 

gave a public teaching entitled

 “Expressing the Heart of Compassion"  om Friday November 8.  

He talked about how we can become more skillful 

in expressing and acting from our natural concern

 for awareness and capability.   

On the weekend, he taught and gave the empowerment for  the Mahakala practice, 

which is about the reliable methods of expanding our heart understanding,

Lama Drupgyu Spoke on September 26, 2014

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Lama Drupgyu Tenzin was a student of the previous Kalu Rinpoche in the 70's . He spoke of the Shangpa Kagyu lineage which rests on the inspiration by two realized teachers, Sukhasiddi and Niguma

His wordly knowledge and great sense of humor made for an entertaining and informative talk.

Garage Sale July 18, 2014

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July 18 was a VERY hot day. Despite that dedicated KSC members manned tables of items for sale. The proceeds will help pay down the mortgage.

KSC Week Long Retreat June 2014

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The week long retreat is always in June at Buckhorn Springs. Lama Pema and Lama Yeshe facilitate it.

Reduced rates mean a work trade is done with Buckhorn

Special Thanks were given to the Buckhorn staff.

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Kagyu Monlam in Hawaii May 2014

copy this link to see a short film of the event along with others

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6cIpm1L1sg&index=2&list=TL4VqlyiMagHAvLMGaWpO0eQ5zO5JtOLwJ

photos from Nell LeFebvre and Reichard Heintz

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COHO presented a movie on

Choosing Option, Honoring Options

to facilitate end of life conversations for advance care planning

January 14, 2014

Ellen Waldman of KSC coordinated the presentation.
Susan Hearn and Victoria Bones from COHO delivered the teachings.

New Year's Eve 2013

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Awakening Heart Retreat in Ashland September 28-29, 2013

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KSC Loyal Workers Tend the Temple and Gardens

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Lama Yeshe Working in the Garden

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Thanks to Vanya Sloan for this photo.

KSC's Lush Gardens in Their Third Year

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This is outside the business office.

How Does our Garden Grow?

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Despite the 90 degree heat several volunteers showed up on June 29, 2013 to trim the gardens,

which are thriving in their third year.

Jonathan and Sangye

Sara Smith and Susan Edmonds

Martha and David

Vanya Sloan

Earl

Lama Yeshe

Paula Silberberg

Children at KSC produce Stone Soup Play 5-19-13

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Dalai Lama Visits Eugene and Portland

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Many KSC Sangha members traveled to Eugene to hear him speak.

The Annual Meeting Was February 14, 2013

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Tibetan New Year/ Losar and Tsok

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Losar, also known as Tibetan New Year, is usually celebrated by Tibetans for fifteen days.

KSC had a one night celebration on February 11, 2013

Losar commemorates miracles performed by the Buddha

The Tsok refers to the food and drink that is offered by the practitioners during the practice.

It is said that the edible substances represent

skillful means and the liquids represent wisdom.

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Lama Lodru Teaching Rinpoche Weekend 1-18-13

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Teaching Weekend by Venerable Lama Lodru Rinpoche

The weekend included instruction and guidance in Calm Abiding and Insight Meditations, and the Empowerment (ritual transmission) for the Vajrasattva practice,

a purification practice that utilizes visualization and mantra recitation.

from left to right: Lama Pema, Lama Lodru Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe

Downstairs the store was open:

There was also a silent auction to sell many donated items.

these photos are compliments of Vanya Sloan