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SUMMARY:Tergar Bozeman Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:Tergar Bozeman Practice Group\n \nWednesdays\, 5:30 – 7 PM (Mountain Time)\nTea Social Time: 5-5:25\nIn person and via Zoom\nGroup/Practice Co-Coordinator: Sheila Devitt\,  Janet Dochnahl & Rex Spear Email: bozeman@tergar.org \nNo Registration Necessary\nTer is a Tibetan word for treasure\,  Gar means gathering.  So\, Tergar can be understood as a place where people come together to find the sublime treasure … that helps us calm our minds\, open our hearts and awaken wisdom. \nGeneral Schedule\n5:00 – 5:25 Tea Social Time\n5:15 Newcomer Instruction\n5:25 Gather\n5:30 Opening Aspiration\n        Participants check in on their practice\n        Meditation (15-20 minutes)\n        Group discussions on particular questions related to the current topic.\n        Meditation (15-20 minutes)\n        Q&A\n7:00 Closing Dedication\n* We do two 10 min walking meditations every 3rd week in the Practice only session \n  \n\n \nUnder the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche\, the Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation. Mingyur Rinpoche’s approach to meditation focuses on the practice of mindful awareness\, which unlocks the door to a calm mind\, compassionate heart\, and insight into the challenges of day-to-day life. Rinpoche’s teachings emphasize universal principles that are of profound benefit to people of all faiths and belief systems. \nIf you are new to meditation and would like to learn more\, or if you are a seasoned practitioner and would like to deepen your practice\, please join us.  Each session will include guided meditation and group discussion. \n\nMonthly Session Topics\nThe Six Paramitas – The Path of Compassionate Action (May to October) \nParamitas study and practice continues with the fourth and fifth paramitas. We’ll investigate the meaning and logic of each and how to bring them alive in our everyday lives. \nAugust 7 – The practice of Joyful Effort ( the fourth Paramita)\nAugust 14 – Practice session on Joyful Effort\nAugust 21 – The Essence of Meditation ( the fifth Paramita)\nAugust 28 – The Practice of Meditation\nSeptember 4 -Practice session on Meditation \nWhat is this course about? \nIn this course\, we’ll deeply explore the Bodhisattva path\, learning and practicing the key points of the six paramitas: generosity\, ethical conduct\, patience\, joyful effort\, meditation and wisdom. We’ll investigate the meaning and logic of each of the paramitas and learn how to bring them alive in our everyday lives. While much of the presentation of this course will be offered through a Buddhist lens\, we will be borrowing from a wide variety of traditions and disciplines. The training in love\, compassion and wisdom and caring for the world is at the heart of all great philosophic and spiritual traditions and is a natural calling in all of us. \nWhat does this program include? \nThe program includes video teachings from Mingyur Rinpoche and contemporary teachers\, introductions by Tergar instructors\, instructions on the key points\, along with a few supplementary readings and quotes to deepen our understanding. Included will be a downloadable Student Handbook. Each topic will be presented over 3 weeks. \nAll are welcome to join us in this exploration of these beautiful teachings and practices.   \nThose who are subscribed to our weekly newsletter will receive additional information and practice tools related to the topic. \n\nNEW!     Nectar of the Path Practice    Sunday’s 8 am to 8:45 am – online (NOT the BDC zoom link)    \nWhat is this practice about?  \nThis practice “Nectar of the Path” was written by Mingyur Rinpoche to be practiced by any of his students however experienced they might be. “Nectar” signifies a distillation of something very precious and nourishing. Nectar of the Path is a complete practice encompassing all of the essential aspects of a traditional Tibetan Buddhist practice. In this practice we mix contemplation and meditation\, alternating periods of each and chanting in Tibetan and some visualization. \nIf you are interested in joining this practice group\, or have questions\, please send an email to bozemantergarsmd@gmail.com  and tell us your interest\, how you learned about us\, if you are new to Nectar or have experience with the practice…. .  Information on the practice\, the practice liturgy\, and the zoom link will be sent to you.  \n\nLearn more about Tergar International! Find more information on The Joy of Living course here. Learn more about Tergar Bozeman here.
URL:https://bozemandharmacenter.org/event/tergar-bozeman-practice-group/2024-08-21/
LOCATION:Hybrid Meeting
CATEGORIES:Tibetan Lineage
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SUMMARY:Pali Canon Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Pali Canon Study Group\nTuesdays 1:15-2:15 PM\nIn person and via Zoom\nAlthough Bozeman Dharma Center houses groups from multiple lineages\, one thing we all have in common is a reliance on the teachings of the Buddha. The Pali Canon is recognized as the earliest written record of the Buddha’s teachings\, given before the Buddhist community divided into different schools. This peer-led study group will begin by tackling readings from the Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha. You do not need to own the book to participate and do not need to commit to attending every week. Already having a practice and familiarity with the Dharma will be helpful. \nBasic Schedule\n1:15 Short sit\n1:30 Read portion of Pali Canon with discussion afterward\n2:15 Close
URL:https://bozemandharmacenter.org/event/pali-canon-study-group/2024-08-20/
LOCATION:Hybrid Meeting
CATEGORIES:Non-denominational/Secular
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SUMMARY:Palyul Tibetan Sangha: Third Sunday of the Month
DESCRIPTION:Palyul Tibetan Buddhist Sangha\nPractices held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month\n10 – 11:15 AM\n\nIn person and via Zoom\n \nThe Palyul Sangha aspires to nurture\, strengthen and serve our community through study\, practice and living the Buddhadharma. We follow the principle of Bodhicitta- loving kindness and concern for others- which brings happiness and benefit to all living beings. We are under the direction of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche and our spiritual guide Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche. All are warmly welcome to join us! \nNewcomers are welcome to come early (10-10:30am) and practice will begin at 10:30am \nQuestions?\nEmail: info@palyulmontana.org\nPhone: 406-587-2907
URL:https://bozemandharmacenter.org/event/palyul-tibetan-sangha-2/2024-08-18/
LOCATION:Hybrid Meeting
CATEGORIES:Tibetan Lineage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240814T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240814T190000
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SUMMARY:Tergar Bozeman Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:Tergar Bozeman Practice Group\n \nWednesdays\, 5:30 – 7 PM (Mountain Time)\nTea Social Time: 5-5:25\nIn person and via Zoom\nGroup/Practice Co-Coordinator: Sheila Devitt\,  Janet Dochnahl & Rex Spear Email: bozeman@tergar.org \nNo Registration Necessary\nTer is a Tibetan word for treasure\,  Gar means gathering.  So\, Tergar can be understood as a place where people come together to find the sublime treasure … that helps us calm our minds\, open our hearts and awaken wisdom. \nGeneral Schedule\n5:00 – 5:25 Tea Social Time\n5:15 Newcomer Instruction\n5:25 Gather\n5:30 Opening Aspiration\n        Participants check in on their practice\n        Meditation (15-20 minutes)\n        Group discussions on particular questions related to the current topic.\n        Meditation (15-20 minutes)\n        Q&A\n7:00 Closing Dedication\n* We do two 10 min walking meditations every 3rd week in the Practice only session \n  \n\n \nUnder the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche\, the Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation. Mingyur Rinpoche’s approach to meditation focuses on the practice of mindful awareness\, which unlocks the door to a calm mind\, compassionate heart\, and insight into the challenges of day-to-day life. Rinpoche’s teachings emphasize universal principles that are of profound benefit to people of all faiths and belief systems. \nIf you are new to meditation and would like to learn more\, or if you are a seasoned practitioner and would like to deepen your practice\, please join us.  Each session will include guided meditation and group discussion. \n\nMonthly Session Topics\nThe Six Paramitas – The Path of Compassionate Action (May to October) \nParamitas study and practice continues with the fourth and fifth paramitas. We’ll investigate the meaning and logic of each and how to bring them alive in our everyday lives. \nAugust 7 – The practice of Joyful Effort ( the fourth Paramita)\nAugust 14 – Practice session on Joyful Effort\nAugust 21 – The Essence of Meditation ( the fifth Paramita)\nAugust 28 – The Practice of Meditation\nSeptember 4 -Practice session on Meditation \nWhat is this course about? \nIn this course\, we’ll deeply explore the Bodhisattva path\, learning and practicing the key points of the six paramitas: generosity\, ethical conduct\, patience\, joyful effort\, meditation and wisdom. We’ll investigate the meaning and logic of each of the paramitas and learn how to bring them alive in our everyday lives. While much of the presentation of this course will be offered through a Buddhist lens\, we will be borrowing from a wide variety of traditions and disciplines. The training in love\, compassion and wisdom and caring for the world is at the heart of all great philosophic and spiritual traditions and is a natural calling in all of us. \nWhat does this program include? \nThe program includes video teachings from Mingyur Rinpoche and contemporary teachers\, introductions by Tergar instructors\, instructions on the key points\, along with a few supplementary readings and quotes to deepen our understanding. Included will be a downloadable Student Handbook. Each topic will be presented over 3 weeks. \nAll are welcome to join us in this exploration of these beautiful teachings and practices.   \nThose who are subscribed to our weekly newsletter will receive additional information and practice tools related to the topic. \n\nNEW!     Nectar of the Path Practice    Sunday’s 8 am to 8:45 am – online (NOT the BDC zoom link)    \nWhat is this practice about?  \nThis practice “Nectar of the Path” was written by Mingyur Rinpoche to be practiced by any of his students however experienced they might be. “Nectar” signifies a distillation of something very precious and nourishing. Nectar of the Path is a complete practice encompassing all of the essential aspects of a traditional Tibetan Buddhist practice. In this practice we mix contemplation and meditation\, alternating periods of each and chanting in Tibetan and some visualization. \nIf you are interested in joining this practice group\, or have questions\, please send an email to bozemantergarsmd@gmail.com  and tell us your interest\, how you learned about us\, if you are new to Nectar or have experience with the practice…. .  Information on the practice\, the practice liturgy\, and the zoom link will be sent to you.  \n\nLearn more about Tergar International! Find more information on The Joy of Living course here. Learn more about Tergar Bozeman here.
URL:https://bozemandharmacenter.org/event/tergar-bozeman-practice-group/2024-08-14/
LOCATION:Hybrid Meeting
CATEGORIES:Tibetan Lineage
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SUMMARY:Pali Canon Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Pali Canon Study Group\nTuesdays 1:15-2:15 PM\nIn person and via Zoom\nAlthough Bozeman Dharma Center houses groups from multiple lineages\, one thing we all have in common is a reliance on the teachings of the Buddha. The Pali Canon is recognized as the earliest written record of the Buddha’s teachings\, given before the Buddhist community divided into different schools. This peer-led study group will begin by tackling readings from the Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha. You do not need to own the book to participate and do not need to commit to attending every week. Already having a practice and familiarity with the Dharma will be helpful. \nBasic Schedule\n1:15 Short sit\n1:30 Read portion of Pali Canon with discussion afterward\n2:15 Close
URL:https://bozemandharmacenter.org/event/pali-canon-study-group/2024-08-13/
LOCATION:Hybrid Meeting
CATEGORIES:Non-denominational/Secular
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240807T190000
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SUMMARY:Tergar Bozeman Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:Tergar Bozeman Practice Group\n \nWednesdays\, 5:30 – 7 PM (Mountain Time)\nTea Social Time: 5-5:25\nIn person and via Zoom\nGroup/Practice Co-Coordinator: Sheila Devitt\,  Janet Dochnahl & Rex Spear Email: bozeman@tergar.org \nNo Registration Necessary\nTer is a Tibetan word for treasure\,  Gar means gathering.  So\, Tergar can be understood as a place where people come together to find the sublime treasure … that helps us calm our minds\, open our hearts and awaken wisdom. \nGeneral Schedule\n5:00 – 5:25 Tea Social Time\n5:15 Newcomer Instruction\n5:25 Gather\n5:30 Opening Aspiration\n        Participants check in on their practice\n        Meditation (15-20 minutes)\n        Group discussions on particular questions related to the current topic.\n        Meditation (15-20 minutes)\n        Q&A\n7:00 Closing Dedication\n* We do two 10 min walking meditations every 3rd week in the Practice only session \n  \n\n \nUnder the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche\, the Tergar Meditation Practice Group of Bozeman gathers to study and practice meditation. Mingyur Rinpoche’s approach to meditation focuses on the practice of mindful awareness\, which unlocks the door to a calm mind\, compassionate heart\, and insight into the challenges of day-to-day life. Rinpoche’s teachings emphasize universal principles that are of profound benefit to people of all faiths and belief systems. \nIf you are new to meditation and would like to learn more\, or if you are a seasoned practitioner and would like to deepen your practice\, please join us.  Each session will include guided meditation and group discussion. \n\nMonthly Session Topics\nThe Six Paramitas – The Path of Compassionate Action (May to October) \nParamitas study and practice continues with the fourth and fifth paramitas. We’ll investigate the meaning and logic of each and how to bring them alive in our everyday lives. \nAugust 7 – The practice of Joyful Effort ( the fourth Paramita)\nAugust 14 – Practice session on Joyful Effort\nAugust 21 – The Essence of Meditation ( the fifth Paramita)\nAugust 28 – The Practice of Meditation\nSeptember 4 -Practice session on Meditation \nWhat is this course about? \nIn this course\, we’ll deeply explore the Bodhisattva path\, learning and practicing the key points of the six paramitas: generosity\, ethical conduct\, patience\, joyful effort\, meditation and wisdom. We’ll investigate the meaning and logic of each of the paramitas and learn how to bring them alive in our everyday lives. While much of the presentation of this course will be offered through a Buddhist lens\, we will be borrowing from a wide variety of traditions and disciplines. The training in love\, compassion and wisdom and caring for the world is at the heart of all great philosophic and spiritual traditions and is a natural calling in all of us. \nWhat does this program include? \nThe program includes video teachings from Mingyur Rinpoche and contemporary teachers\, introductions by Tergar instructors\, instructions on the key points\, along with a few supplementary readings and quotes to deepen our understanding. Included will be a downloadable Student Handbook. Each topic will be presented over 3 weeks. \nAll are welcome to join us in this exploration of these beautiful teachings and practices.   \nThose who are subscribed to our weekly newsletter will receive additional information and practice tools related to the topic. \n\nNEW!     Nectar of the Path Practice    Sunday’s 8 am to 8:45 am – online (NOT the BDC zoom link)    \nWhat is this practice about?  \nThis practice “Nectar of the Path” was written by Mingyur Rinpoche to be practiced by any of his students however experienced they might be. “Nectar” signifies a distillation of something very precious and nourishing. Nectar of the Path is a complete practice encompassing all of the essential aspects of a traditional Tibetan Buddhist practice. In this practice we mix contemplation and meditation\, alternating periods of each and chanting in Tibetan and some visualization. \nIf you are interested in joining this practice group\, or have questions\, please send an email to bozemantergarsmd@gmail.com  and tell us your interest\, how you learned about us\, if you are new to Nectar or have experience with the practice…. .  Information on the practice\, the practice liturgy\, and the zoom link will be sent to you.  \n\nLearn more about Tergar International! Find more information on The Joy of Living course here. Learn more about Tergar Bozeman here.
URL:https://bozemandharmacenter.org/event/tergar-bozeman-practice-group/2024-08-07/
LOCATION:Hybrid Meeting
CATEGORIES:Tibetan Lineage
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SUMMARY:Pali Canon Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Pali Canon Study Group\nTuesdays 1:15-2:15 PM\nIn person and via Zoom\nAlthough Bozeman Dharma Center houses groups from multiple lineages\, one thing we all have in common is a reliance on the teachings of the Buddha. The Pali Canon is recognized as the earliest written record of the Buddha’s teachings\, given before the Buddhist community divided into different schools. This peer-led study group will begin by tackling readings from the Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha. You do not need to own the book to participate and do not need to commit to attending every week. Already having a practice and familiarity with the Dharma will be helpful. \nBasic Schedule\n1:15 Short sit\n1:30 Read portion of Pali Canon with discussion afterward\n2:15 Close
URL:https://bozemandharmacenter.org/event/pali-canon-study-group/2024-08-06/
LOCATION:Hybrid Meeting
CATEGORIES:Non-denominational/Secular
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240804T113000
DTSTAMP:20260504T223644
CREATED:20240808T185527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T200909Z
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SUMMARY:Palyul Tibetan Sangha: First Sunday of the Month
DESCRIPTION:Palyul Tibetan Buddhist Sangha\nPractices held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month\n10 – 11:15 AM\n\nIn person and via Zoom\n \nThe Palyul Sangha aspires to nurture\, strengthen and serve our community through study\, practice and living the Buddhadharma. We follow the principle of Bodhicitta- loving kindness and concern for others- which brings happiness and benefit to all living beings. We are under the direction of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche and our spiritual guide Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche. All are warmly welcome to join us! \nNewcomers are welcome to come early (10-10:30am) and practice will begin at 10:30am \nQuestions?\nEmail: info@palyulmontana.org\nPhone: 406-587-2907
URL:https://bozemandharmacenter.org/event/palyul-tibetan-sangha/2024-08-04/
LOCATION:Hybrid Meeting
CATEGORIES:Tibetan Lineage
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