BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//144.208.78.136//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://meditationinlubbock.org X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-834@meditationinlubbock.org DTSTAMP:20240328T192655Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Foundation Program CONTACT:Bodhichitta KBC\; 18067872499\; info@meditationinlubbock.org DESCRIPTION:Foundation Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFoundation Program\nThe New H eart of Wisdom\nWednesdays\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm\n\n\n\nFoundation Program is a special opportunity to study and practice Buddha’s teaching in a in a mo re in depth formal study program. It is our advanced class\, and we recom mend people attend a few General Program classes before considering partic ipating in this class. However\, it is open to everyone at anytime.\nThe New Heart of Wisdom is an extraordinary book. It reveals the direct and hi dden meanings of Buddha’s Perfection of Wisdom Sutras in a way that we can apply them to our modern life.\nAs soon as we start reading we feel as if we are transported back to 567 BC listening to Buddha himself as he deliv ers the Sutra on Massed Vultures Mountain.\nThen reading Venerable Geshe-l a’s commentary to the Sutra we are brought immediately to the present day and see clearly how the profound meaning of this Sutra can be applied to s olving the problems of modern life and to transforming our daily life into the path to liberation and enlightenment.\nAnd when we read in the append ices how to apply the meaning of the Sutra to Tantric practice and experie nce the union of profundity and clarity\, we see how it is possible to com plete this journey swiftly through practicing the union of Sutra and Tantr a.\nWhat could be more precious?\nInterested? Students wishing to join FP may attend a class before registering. Simply show up to a class.\nFor mo re information please call 806-787-2499 or email info@meditationinlubbock. org\n \nAdditional Information:\nThe purpose of the Foundation Program is to provide a systematic presentation of particular subjects of Mahayana Bu ddhism to enable practitioners to deepen their knowledge and experience of Buddhism.\nFive Subjects\nThe program comprises the following five subjec ts\, based on Buddha’s Sutra teachings and the corresponding commentaries by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso:\n\nThe Stages of the Path to Enlightenm ent\, based on the commentary Joyful Path of Good Fortune\nTraining the Mi nd\, based on the commentaries Universal Compassion and Eight Steps to Hap piness\nThe Heart Sutra\, based on the commentary Heart of Wisdom\nGuide t o the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life\, based on the commentary Meaningful to Be hold\nTypes of Mind\, based on the commentary Understanding the Mind\n\n\n Benefits of the Foundation Program\nThe benefits of studying and practicin g these texts are as follows:\nJoyful Path of Good Fortune – we gain the a bility to put all Buddha’s teachings of both Sutra and Tantra into practic e. We can easily make progress on and complete the stages of the path to t he supreme happiness of enlightenment. From a practical point of view\, th e Stages of the Path is the main body of Buddha’s teachings\, and the othe r teachings are like its limbs.\nUniversal Compassion and Eight Steps to H appiness – we gain the ability to integrate Buddha’s teachings into our da ily lives and solve all our human problems.\nHeart of Wisdom – we gain a r ealization of the ultimate nature of reality. By gaining this realization we can eliminate the ignorance of self-grasping\, which is the root of all our suffering.\nMeaningful to Behold – we transform our daily activities into the Bodhisattva’s way of life\, thereby making every moment of our hu man life meaningful.\nUnderstanding the Mind – we understand the relations hip between our mind and its external objects. If we understand that objec ts depend upon the subjective mind\, we can change the way objects appear to us by changing our own mind. Gradually we shall gain the ability to con trol our mind and in this way solve all our problems.\nFurther information \nRead Wishfulfilling Jewels for Dharma practitioners by Geshe Kelsang Gya tso\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T200000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20231122T180000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T180000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20231227T180000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T180000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T180000 GEO:+33.533733;-101.924901 LOCATION:6701 Aberdeen Ave #3\, Lubbock\, TX 79424\, USA RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=WE;WKST=SU SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Foundation Program URL:https://meditationinlubbock.org/event/foundation-program-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://kadampa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/t he-new-heart-of-wisdom_2019.jpeg\;781\;1200\,medium\;https://kadampa.org/w p-content/uploads/2019/04/the-new-heart-of-wisdom_2019.jpeg\;781\;1200\,la rge\;https://kadampa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/the-new-heart-of-wisdo m_2019.jpeg\;781\;1200\,full\;https://kadampa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/ 04/the-new-heart-of-wisdom_2019.jpeg\;781\;1200 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
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Foundation Program is a special opportunity to study and practice B uddha’s teaching in a in a more in depth formal study program. It is our advanced class\, and we recommend people attend a few General Program clas ses before considering participating in this class. However\, it is open to everyone at anytime.
\nThe New Heart of Wisdom is an extraordinar y book. It reveals the direct and hidden meanings of Buddha’s Perfection of Wisdom Sutras in a way that we can apply them to our modern life.
\nAs soon as we start reading we feel as if we a re transported back to 567 BC listening to Buddha himself as he delivers t he Sutra on Massed Vultures Mountain.
\nThen reading Venerable Geshe -la’s commentary to the Sutra we are brought immediately to the present da y and see clearly how the profound meaning of this Sutra can be applied to solving the problems of modern life and to transforming our daily life in to the path to liberation and enlightenment.
\nAnd when we read in t he appendices how to apply the meaning of the Sutra to Tantric practice an d experience the union of profundity and clarity\, we see how it is possib le to complete this journey swiftly through practicing the union of Sutra and Tantra.
\nWhat could be more precious?
\nInterested? Stude nts wishing to join FP may attend a class before registering. Simply show up to a class.
\nFor more information please call 806-787-2499 or e mail info@meditationinlubbo ck.org
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Additional Information:
\nThe purpose of the Foundation Program is to provide a systematic pres entation of particular subjects of Mahayana Buddhism to enable practitione rs to deepen their knowledge and experience of Buddhism.
\nF ive Subjects
\nThe program comprises the following five sub jects\, based on Buddha’s Sutra teachings and the corresponding commentari es by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso:
\nThe benefits of studying and practicing these text s are as follows:
\nJoyful Path of Good Fortune – we gain the ability to put all Buddha’s teachings of both Sutra and Tantra into practice. We can easily make progress on and complete the stages of the path to the suprem e happiness of enlightenment. From a practical point of view\, the Stages of the Path is the main body of Buddha’s teachings\, and the other teachings are lik e its limbs.
\nUniversal Compassion and Eight Steps to Happiness – we gain the ability to integrate Buddha’s teachings into our daily lives and solve all our hu man problems.
\nHeart of Wisdom – we gain a realization of the ultimate nature of re ality. By gaining this realization we can eliminate the ignorance of self- grasping\, which is the root of all our suffering.
\nMeaningful to Behold – we transform our daily activities into the Bodhisattva’s way of life\, thereb y making every moment of our human life meaningful.
\nUnderstanding the Mind – we understand the relationship between our mind and its external objects . If we understand that objects depend upon the subjective mind\, we can c hange the way objects appear to us by changing our own mind. Gradually we shall gain the ability to control our mind and in this way solve all our p roblems.
\nRead Wishfulfilling Jewels for Dharma practitioners by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
\n\n X-COST:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3590@meditationinlubbock.org DTSTAMP:20240328T192656Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Foundation Program CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This class is from a special request from students to learn mor e about the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Blessing and using the Inner O ffering. Although it will be highly targeted to those who are practicing Highest Yoga Tantra\, anyone is welcome to come.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220629T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220629T193000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Special Topic: HYT Inner Offering URL:https://meditationinlubbock.org/event/special-topic-hyt-inner-offering/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
This class is from a special request from students to learn more about the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Blessing and using the Inner Offering. Although it wi ll be highly targeted to those who are practicing Highest Yoga Tantra\, an yone is welcome to come.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-697@meditationinlubbock.org DTSTAMP:20240328T192656Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Foundation Program CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Foundation Program Introductory Talk\nWednesday\, September 6\, 6:00pm with Buddhist Teacher David Shea\nThe purpose of the Foundation Pr ogram is to provide a systematic presentation of particular subjects of Ma hayana Buddhism to enable practitioners to deepen their knowledge and expe rience of Buddhism.\nIn this introductory talk\, you can learn more about the program’s content\, benefits\, and commitments for joining this progra m. Foundation Program is an extraordinary opportunity for those who want to enter the Buddhist path and establish a regular practice. If you are i nterested or curious\, please joins us for this short free introduction to Foundation Program. DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T191500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Foundation Program Introductory Talk URL:https://meditationinlubbock.org/event/foundation-program-introductory-t alk/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;http://meditationinlubbock.org/wp-content/upload s/2023/08/FPSliderIntro-scaled.jpg\;2560\;953\,medium\;http://meditationin lubbock.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/FPSliderIntro-scaled.jpg\;2560\;953 \,large\;http://meditationinlubbock.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/FPSlide rIntro-scaled.jpg\;2560\;953\,full\;http://meditationinlubbock.org/wp-cont ent/uploads/2023/08/FPSliderIntro-scaled.jpg\;2560\;953 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
The purpose of the Foundation Program is to provide a systemat ic presentation of particular subjects of Mahayana Buddhism to enable prac titioners to deepen their knowledge and experience of Buddhism.
\nIn this introductory talk\, you can learn more about the program’s content\, benefits\, and commitments for joining this program. Foundation Program is an extraordinary opportunity for those who want to enter the Buddhist p ath and establish a regular practice. If you are interested or curious\, please joins us for this short free introduction to Foundation Program.
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