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SUMMARY:DMRC hosted “Master Kamalashila’s commentary on the Diamond Cutter Sutra” Retreat.
DESCRIPTION:The first in a 4 part series based on Master Kamalashila’s commentary on the Diamond Cutter Sutra led by Geshe Michael Roach.  This retreat provided a unique opportunity to delve deeply into rarely taught meditations on emptiness.  The retreat consisted of morning sessions led by Geshe Michael Roach followed by individual practice in your own retreat cabin practicing.
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/dmrc-hosted-master-kamalashilas-commentary-on-the-diamond-cutter-sutra-retreat/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Work Weekend
DESCRIPTION:THANK YOU\, JOYFUL VOLUNTEERS!! David\, we enjoyed working and visiting with you!  John and Joe\, thank you for generously offering your time and company! \nVenerable Gyelse\, our Operations Manager\, and a small crew of volunteers spent the weekend creating a more robust water supply for 4 of our Retreat Valley cottages.  It was a pleasure to share the work\, the dinners\, and connect.  We rejoice in the memories!
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/community-work-weekend/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161001
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SUMMARY:Modern Mystic Yoga Academy Teacher Training Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Led by Tamara Lee Standard E-RYT 200\, founder of Modern Mystic Yoga Academy in Tucson\, AZ.  Tamara has been teaching yoga since 2001\, including leading yoga teacher trainings and international yoga workshops & retreats.  In 2014\, she completed a 3-year meditation retreat in which she was able to develop her own personalized yogic sadhana (spiritual practice) emphasizing meditation in the remote wilderness.  During her retreat she employed the scientific application of the yogic lifestyle and her various trainings in Kundalini\, Anusara\, Sivananda\, Vinyasa Yoga & Buddhism\, along with a willingness to listen to and apply inner wisdom. This experience gives her a unique perspective\, deep intuitive insight\, and ability to assist others in developing their personal yoga practice.  She is an Evolution Ally\, meaning she empowers and supports one way to enlightenment  ~  your own. For more information please visit: www.modernmysticyoga.com
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/modern-mystic-yoga-academy-teacher-training-retreat/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161013
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SUMMARY:DMRC hosted “Master Kamalashila’s commentary on the Diamond Cutter Sutra” Retreat – Part 1.
DESCRIPTION:A review of this incomparable course where we delve into Kamalashila’s rarely taught commentary on the Diamond Cutter Sutra. Interwoven into this teaching is a review of the conducive conditions for meditation\, the top 5 problems in meditation and their 8 antidotes and numerous meditations for stillness. This review course will led by a group of Geshe Michael’s students who have completed 3 years of meditation retreat: John Brady\, Connie O’Brien\, Michael Dunn and Melissa Buschey.
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/dmrc-hosted-master-kamalashilas-commentary-on-the-diamond-cutter-sutra-retreat-part-1/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161024
DTSTAMP:20260407T015644
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210130T001056Z
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SUMMARY:DMRC hosted ACI’s 10-day “Gift of Liberation Retreat”.
DESCRIPTION:Based on the great Tibetan Classic\, A Gift of Liberation: Thrust into the Palm of Our Hand written by Pabonka Rinpoche\, this retreat focused on using death meditation to reinvigorate your life and your practice and included the popular 3 day “Retreat within a Retreat”.  This 10-day installment finished the portion of the text describing the animal and hell realms\, included a beautiful death meditation and began the section of the Lam Rim which discusses the beautiful practice of going for refuge.
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/dmrc-hosted-acis-10-day-gift-of-liberation-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161031
DTSTAMP:20260407T015644
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SUMMARY:DMRC hosted “Master Kamalashila’s commentary on the Diamond Cutter Sutra” Retreat – Part 2.
DESCRIPTION:Master Kamalashila’s commentary on the Diamond Cutter Sutra part 2\, led by Geshe Michael Roach.  The second in a 4 part series based on Master Kamalashila’s commentary on the Diamond Cutter Sutra led by Geshe Michael Roach.  This retreat provided a unique opportunity to delve deeply into rarely taught meditations on emptiness.  The retreat consisted of morning sessions led by Geshe Michael Roach followed by individual practice in your own retreat cabin practicing.  Geshe Michael included a section from “The Jewel of Realization”\, spoken by Lord Maitreya and written down by Arya Asanga describing the Buddha’s Marks and Signs\, as well as a selection from “A lamp Which Illuminates the Hidden Meaning” composed of notes to a teaching by the great Konchok Tenpay Drunme of Gungtang\, which explains the karmic correlations of the Buddha’s Marks and Signs.
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/dmrc-hosted-master-kamalashilas-commentary-on-the-diamond-cutter-sutra-retreat-part-2/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180108
DTSTAMP:20260407T015644
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SUMMARY:White Tara New Year’s Weekend Teachings and Retreat:
DESCRIPTION:Thank you so much to everyone who attended!  We had such a lovely time studying\, meditating\, practicing yoga together.  David Stumpf taught several Lam Rim classes over New Years’ weekend to prepare us for a lovely 21 Tara Ceremony on New Year’s Eve.  After the ceremony\, we enjoyed popcorn and sparkling apple cider as we planted a secret garden for 2017 with David and Sarahni Stumpf.  The first week of the New Year was spent in retreat\, receiving commentary on White Tara’s practice and studying and practicing her sadhana.
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/white-tara-new-years-weekend-teachings-and-retreat/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190422
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SUMMARY:Diamond Mountain Hosted Aci’s 10-day Retreat: Empty Coming\, Mental Bombs
DESCRIPTION:A new way to live our life. We will go into a 10-day retreat exploration of our mental minefields. Including MODULE 1: ACI Teacher Training.
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/diamond-mountain-hosted-acis-10-day-retreat-empty-coming-mental-bombs/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190426
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SUMMARY:Relax & Renew: Personal Retreat Experience
DESCRIPTION:Immediately following the Lam Rim Retreat\, Diamond Mountain offers guests an exclusive opportunity to experience 3 full days of supported solo retreat and enjoy the sweet and magical blessings of self-guided retreat. Take time to relax\, rejoice\, meditate and contemplate on what you have learned and how you have grown in 10 short days.  Allow the teachings and realizations you’ve experienced in the past 10 days settle into your subconscious and transform your life in a very deep and powerful way. \nYou’ll receive 3 meals each day and have the opportunity to set your own schedule to retreat at your own pace. Senior Retreaters will be available on the last day of Lam Rim Retreat to help you personalize your retreat schedule. During the 3 retreat days\, Senior Retreaters will also be available for personal meditation and retreat guidance. \nOpen to Lam Rim Retreat guests.
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/relax-renew-personal-retreat-experience/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201221
DTSTAMP:20260407T015644
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SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you want to\nhelp others & heal the world?\nThe teachings\, practices and prayers of the Medicine Buddhas will help enable you to heal yourself and your community. During this 10-day Medicine Buddha retreat you will learn from the ancient and original Tibetan text exclusively translated for this event. The focus will be on practicing the sadhana\, meditation\, mantra\, vows and reciting the sutras. What matters is applying what you learn for maximum impact so that you can create the karma to benefit all beings. Taking a deep dive and practicing with integrity will increase the power of the healing. \nTo gain mastery it is best to dedicate 10 full days in a retreat setting or choose a more flexible study schedule. This could be done at home or in a retreat setting of your choice. Either way\, you should plan to set aside the time and space to complete the retreat. \nIdeally one would spend time at a retreat like Diamond Mountain which offers unparalleled conditions for retreats of all types. At this time we encourage you to do this retreat at home or at a safe retreat place in your country\, maybe together with other participants. As soon as it is safe we would be delighted to receive solo retreaters and groups at Diamond Mountain 🙂 \nWhere: Exclusive live stream from Diamond Mountain Retreat Center & recorded classes\nWhen: 11-20 December 2020 \nSign up for this unique opportunity so that you can receive the blessing to study the Medicine Buddha teachings\, practices & prayers! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEverything you need to know about Bodhisattva Vows & the Medicine Buddha Retreat\n\n\n\nAt the beginning of the Medicine Buddha retreat you will pledge to develop the wish to become a Bodhisattva. A Bodhisattva is a person with bodhichitta. Bodhichitta is the wish to attain pure and total enlightenment for the sake of all other beings. This wish is your intention to develop the characteristics of a Bodhisattva! \n“You already have the seed to become a Buddha but it needs to be awakened. But in order to take Medicine Buddha empowerment we have to commit to the wish\, and you need the empowerment to do the practice.” – Geshe Michael Roach \nThat commitment has a special ceremony that was written by Arya Nagarjuna. The ceremony to take the wish will be live streamed and is a requirement to take the Medicine Buddha empowerment. The empowerment allows you to learn the Medicine Buddha sadhana and practice the mantra. This all takes place during the first two days of the retreat. \nIf you already have the wish or action vows it is always good to take them again! \nAfter the retreat you can take the Bodhisattva Vows course (ACI 7) which is included in the retreat package. You can study (alone or as a group) through January and February 2021\, which we highly recommend. On completion of the course work and when you have sufficient courage and determination to truly make a difference – you can take the Bodhisattva action vows. If you choose to take the Bodhisattva action vows\, you commit to practicing and keeping those vows.\nGeshe Michael Roach will be giving the Bodhisattva action vows in a worldwide ceremony that will take place online late February or early March 2021! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI cannot get off work. Can I still complete the course?\n\n\n\nYes! If you are not able to set aside this time we also offer a reduced schedule to allow you to fit it into your life. At a minimum you should set aside 3 hours a day for classes and another hour to practice reciting the sadhana in your own time. We recommend\, however\, that you attend the full 10 days to get the best result. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I participate intermittently? Can I just catch a few days?\n\n\n\nIt is highly recommended that you attend the full 10 days to get the best result. You will be able to study in your own time but you may then miss out on attending the live streaming of some classes and Q&A’s. It is important to remember that the blessing on the first day will ONLY be available via live stream. By receiving the live streamed blessing on the first day you make a commitment to the teacher to study the full curriculum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I do now?\n\n\n\nOnce you have registered for your preferred program\, we suggest you book 11-20 December 2020 in your calendar and arrange for time off. Next you should decide if you prefer to do a solo retreat at home or at a special retreat place (like Diamond Mountain) near you\, or join a small group organized by a local representative. Over the next few months you will receive more information about the upcoming event\, how to plan and prepare for your retreat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoing your retreat at home?\n\n\n\nYou will\, depending on your package\, receive a retreat schedule or will have one created specifically for you. Once you receive your schedule you can read more about how to do a retreat at home. It is important to take the time to create a space that is safe and quiet\, have enough food\, make sure your family is taken care of and that work will not intrude during this time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I book a quiet place like Diamond Mountain for my retreat?\n\n\n\nPerhaps it is not possible to do a retreat at home. There are organizations\, like Diamond Mountain\, that specialize in individual and group retreats. Here retreaters are supported by a team of knowledgeable\, experienced meditators. Staff are there to care for guests in every aspect of their retreat experience\, from guidance in how to prepare for a retreat to meditation instruction and much more. Search for a retreat center or quiet place near you where you could complete your retreat undisturbed. Please make sure that you have access to the internet. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there a small group I can safely join for the duration of the retreat in my country?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeing part of a group (especially if you are new to doing retreat) is often a great idea. Of course it has to be done with great care and safely during COVID. We have asked seasoned practitioners to host retreat pods. A retreat pod is a gathering of retreatants that experience a mix of time alone as well as some group interactions. If you like this idea\, we will send you a list of the local organisers near you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat might my schedule look like?\n\n\n\nHere is what a daily schedule looks for this retreat. Please be aware that depending on your time zone the order might be different and participants will receive a time zone adjusted schedule for the ten days. Your schedule will help you know what to do for every hour of each day so that you can focus your full attention on learning and practicing. In the Lapis Lazuli package you can create an individualized retreat schedule with the guidance and support of a senior teacher. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 AM\nOne-Day Vows / Light Breakfast\n\n\n6:00 AM\nLive Class with GMR\n\n\n7:00 AM\nQ&A\n\n\n8:00 AM\nMeditation\n\n\n9:00 AM\nPreliminary Practice /\nDaily Practice (Jorchu & Sadhana)\n\n\n10:00 AM\nYoga\n\n\n11:00 AM\nMeal Prayer and Meal of the Day\n\n\n12:00 PM\nNap / Walk / Free Animals\n\n\n1:00 PM\nACI 7 – B’Vow Class\n\n\n2:00 PM\nMantra Practice\n\n\n3:00 PM\nlong / short Sadhana\n\n\n4:00 PM\nClass\n\n\n5:00 PM\nSong of MB\n\n\n6:00 PM\nGuru Yoga\n\n\n7:00 PM\nJournal & Bedtime\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat am I paying for?\n\n\n\nDharma is always free. All retreats\, even virtual ones\, have certain costs and many people working in the background to bring the Dharma to you. For the Gold and Lapis Lazuli packages we have added more interactive elements and therefore suggested a small fee to cover some of these costs. Additional donations and sponsorships are always welcome as Diamond Mountain is a 501(c) organization that relies on your generosity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI would like to organize a small retreat for my Sangha!\n\n\n\nIf you are inspired and would like to organise a small retreat group in your area or city\, please contact Hanlie@diamondmoutain.org or Sunam@diamondmountain.org for more information. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRespect all the laws and regulations of all places and countries in the world\n\n\n\nDiamond Mountain Retreat Center strives to respect all the laws and regulations of all places and countries in the world\, including those where Buddhism may not be an approved practice or religion. Our policy is to not advertise to people in locales where there may be restrictions nor encourage people to attend any of our programs online where they would not otherwise be permitted. We ask everyone who is participating in these events to also respect those laws and regulations as well and to not send information\, even in a personal way\, to those people and places where our programs may not be permitted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/medicine-buddha-retreat/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
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SUMMARY:Chaotic World Quiet Mind (ONLINE ANYTIME)
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to go through life in a focused and calm way no matter what happens around you?\nWith a mind trained in meditation\, you will be able to focus on what matters\, to turn off the noise and concentrate on exactly one thing for as long and as intensely as we want. By practicing to keep your mind calm and clear\, you will more calmly and deeply consider all aspects of a problem and find creative\, successful solutions to your problems. \nExperience how you can extinguish negative emotions such as anger\, envy and uncontrollable desires. This will make your mind clear and strong and so you are naturally much more successful than other people who are at the mercy of their emotions. Learning to dive deep into your mind to remain peaceful and calm brings more joy in everything in your life. Imagine being able to live in greater harmony with everyone around you! \nA very good meditator can see what his life will be like making daily challenges much easier. A very regular meditator slowly begins to anticipate the future and all your decisions and actions will be driven by love and compassion. Your “instincts” and “feeling” for action will be sharpened making you much more successful in everything you do! This means making progress on your spiritual path. \nIn order to be able to do these things\, we must learn to meditate properly. Without that the doors are closed to us and we will be unable to read the signs. \nCome with us on a journey and learn to quiet your mind in a chaotic world.\n\nIs this for me?\nIf you are new to meditation or hope to experience the benefits of being a better meditator\, this program is for you. \nDo I need anything special to start?\nA computer and a good internet connection is all you will need\nMake sure you download Zoom before the program starts \nWhat does it cost?\nThe program is free of charge and we encourage you to pay it forward or explore our donation programs. You can also sign up for your newsletter or follow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, and YouTube \nHow much time will it take?\nOne 45 min session\, once a week for 8 weeks. The sessions will be recorded so that you can watch them again\, or share them\, whenever you would like. \nWhen will it take place?\nWhen you have time 😉 \nLanguage: English \nWhat topics will be covered? \n\nWhat is meditation & what it‘s not.\nBenefits of meditation\nMeditation as a practice\nThe Stages of Meditation\nExternal & internal conditions\nCorrect posture\n5 problems and 8 remedies\nMeditation types & objects\nFrequency & duration?\n\nWhich meditations will you learn? \n\nPreparing for meditation – The perfect ten\nWatch your thoughts – Don’t get involved\nTwo life-long basic traditional Buddhist meditations for any meditator:\n\nTong-Len – Taking and Giving\n“Preliminaries” – Taking care of your karma (a guided meditation) \n\n\n\n\nYoutube Playlist: Classes\n \nYoutube Playlist: Meditations\n \n  \nWho are my teachers?\nHanlie van Wyk \n“For me\, the value lies in applying the principles to every encounter\, situation\, and interaction. As a closet nerd\, I strive at all times to bridge the gap between theory and real world practice. The result is equanimity\, perpetual learning\, and loads of fun!” \nAn adventure seeker and serial entrepreneur she started her first of several businesses at the age of 23 followed by a career that spans three decades and four continents. As a social scientist she was inspired by Nelson Mandela who said: “People must learn to hate\, and if they can learn to hate\, they can be taught to love”.\nShe started meditating and doing spiritual retreats in the early 2000’s. A friend introduced her to Asian Classics Institute courses where she received teachings from Geshe Michael Roach\, Lama David Stumpf\, and Lama Marut. She taught herself yoga from The Tibetan Book of Yoga\, expanded her repertoire to Ashtanga\, Inyengar\, and Bikram only to find her way back to the yoga of Lady Niguma. A trip to the temples of Thailand forever changed her life. \nHanlie’s unique quality is to present complex concepts in a simple and structured way so that you can apply the principles consistently and reap the positive effects in your daily life. \nVenerable Sunam \nVenerable Sunam is passionate and joyful in everything she does and mixes “rock ’n’ roll” with a touch of German efficiency. She is a licensed veterinarian\, successful IT project/program manager\, and is working as a database specialist for multi-million dollar international projects. After decades of chasing her own happiness with egoism\, hazardous sports\, lots of work and not getting anywhere\, Ven. Sunam discovered Dharma in 2005 by reading the Diamond Cutter by Geshe Michael Roach. Ever since she has been studying\, teaching\, and translating ancient texts with joy and happiness\, transforming herself into a kinder person. \nVen. Sunam has studied all 18 ACI Courses and 11 DCI Seminars\, has attended nearly all LAM RIM Retreats and several Translator Terms. She is also a certified Sivananda yoga teacher since 2004. Ven. Sunam has done many retreats and has a wealth of experience in meditation and teaching. She successfully practiced the “Circle Day” for more than 10 years and has done lots of short retreats and a 3-month-retreat in our lineage. \nShe teaches with humor and lots of tips on how to apply the teachings in everyday life.
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/chaotic-world-quiet-mind/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events,ONLINE Courses
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SUMMARY:We'll Guide You Through a Meditation Retreat at Home (ONLINE ANYTIME)
DESCRIPTION:YouTube Playlist\n \nDo you have extra time on your hands\, have you always wanted to do a retreat? Grab the bull by the horns\, retreat at home!   We are offering a series of videos walking you through the steps on how to set up and do a retreat in your own home while you have the chance. \nNow is the time. Stop putting it off. \nNeed to catch up with your studies? Give yourself the time to let the teachings sink into your heart\, and wisdom will spread into your daily life and practice. \nHave you always wanted to do a solo retreat\, but haven’t had the time or courage to do your first one? We will guide you through your first home retreat. You will receive all the advice and instructions you need to do your first retreat at home. We will pass on the knowledge of the lineage and our own personal experience on how to do a retreat. \nWe know the ups and downs and can guide you through any difficulties. And you will be surprised by the many moments of bliss. \nContent: \n\nHow to set your motivation\nHow to prepare for retreat\nHow to do retreat\nRetreat schedule\nHow to eat during a retreat\nWhat to do and not to do during the retreat\nHow to stay balanced\nHow to retreat if you share your home with others\nAdvise on content and meditations\nHow to deal with lung*\nSpecial guest classes with Diamond Mountain Three Year Retreaters\nQ&A sessions\nOption to ask personal questions by email personalretreat@diamondmountain.org\n\nOpen to everybody who wants to learn how to do retreat. \nOffered by Diamond Mountain as a gift to you \nLanguage: English (If you need translation\, please let us know.) \nTeachers: \nVen. Gyelse: Practicing Buddhism for more than 20 years. She is Director of Diamond Mountain Retreat Center and has done countless retreats in our lineage\, including a 3-year-retreat at Diamond Mountain. She teaches with lots of compassion and is always willing to share her personal experience. \nVen. Sunam: Practicing Buddhism for 10 years. Successfully practiced the “Circle Day” for more than 10 years and has done lots of short retreats and a 3-month-retreat in our lineage. She teaches with humor and lots of tips on how to apply the teachings in everyday life. \nYouTube Playlist
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/well-guide-you-through-a-meditation-retreat-at-home/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events,ONLINE Courses
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DTSTAMP:20260407T015644
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SUMMARY:"Stories about Famous Stupas and Steps" by Geshe Michael Roach
DESCRIPTION:“Stories about Famous Stupas and Steps”\nby Geshe Michael Roach\nAll over the world\, from Tibet to Sri Lanka\, Thailand to India and China to Diamond Mountain (coming soon!) stupas tell the story of Lord Buddha represented in architectural form. Geshe Michael shares his favorite stupas and steps with you in this one-hour presentation…complete with pictures and a Q&A at the end.\nTell us which stupa is your favorite stupa? \nWhere: Live stream\nWhen: May 1\, 2021\, 6am Phoneix\, 9am New York\, 2pm London\, 3pm Berlin\, 4pm Moscow/Kiev\, 8pm Hanoi\, 9pm Singapore\, 10pm Tokyo\nTickets: free \nJoin Online\n https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725140035
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/stories-about-famous-stupas-and-steps-by-geshe-michael-roach/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210605T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210605T070000
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CREATED:20210601T162140Z
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SUMMARY:"Integrating stupa\, structure and landscape" by Henry\, Bob and Johnny
DESCRIPTION:“Integrating stupa\, structure and landscape”\nby Henry\, Bob and Johnny\nGetting to know Henry\, Bob and Johnny has been one of the highlights of our year! They are leaders in architecture that uses resources carefully. They study regional influences and favor the deeper meaning and impact of architecture and design. Environmental stewardship is central to their philosophy. We love them because they design to suit the landscape and honour the land. \nWhere: Live stream\nWhen: June 5\, 2021\, 6am Phoneix\, 9am New York\, 2pm London\, 3pm Berlin\, 4pm Moscow/Kiev\, 8pm Hanoi\, 9pm Singapore\, 10pm Tokyo\nTickets: free \nJoin Online\n https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86578624531
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/integrating-stupa-structure-and-landscape/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210702T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T015644
CREATED:20210628T165800Z
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SUMMARY:"Extracting the Magic Marble" by Marco Gonzalez
DESCRIPTION:“Extracting the Magic Marble” by Marco Gonzalez\nMarble has been said to bring clarity during meditation and other spiritual activities. It promotes strength for difficult circumstances and encourages positive focus to bring physical and emotional improvements. We are very fortunate to have one of only a few marble quarries in the USA only miles from Diamond Mountain! They have their own signature marble that can only be found here! Our neighbor and Cochise Marble owner\, Marco Gonzalez\, will tell us about hits magnificent quality from which we will extract the magic marble for the Medicine Buddha Stupas! \nWhere:   Live stream  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83725140035\nWhen: Friday July 2\, 2021\, 8pm Phoneix\, 11pm New York\,\nSaturday July 3\, 2021\, 4am London\, 5am Berlin\, 6am Moscow/Kiev\, 10am Hanoi\, 11am Singapore\, 12pm Tokyo\nTickets: free
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/extracting-the-magic-marble/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210807T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210807T070000
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SUMMARY:"Stupas in Time and Space" by Hanlie and Sunam
DESCRIPTION:“Stupas in Time and Space” by Hanlie and Sunam\nHave you ever been curious about stupas? \nA long time ago\, great teachers were cremated\, but sometimes they were buried in a seated\, meditative position with a mound of earth covering them up. Thus\, the domed shape of the stupa came to represent a person seated in meditation much as the Buddha was when he achieved Enlightenment. Legend has it that about 250 years after the Buddha’s death\, King Ashoka was responsible for building many stupas all over northern India and the other territories under the Mauryan Dynasty in areas now known as Nepal\, Pakistan\, Bangladesh\, and Afghanistan. Over time different types of stupas emerged. \nThis talk is about how stupas have changed over time and specifically stupas in our Tibetan lineage. Join us to learn everything you need to know about the Medicine Buddha stupas that will be built at Diamond Mountain! \nWhere:   Live stream  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85722326669\nWhen: Saturday\, August 7\, 6 am Arizona\, 3 pm Berlin\, 4 pm Moscow\, 9 pm Singapore\nTickets: free \nJoin Live Stream
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/stupas-in-time-and-space-by-hanlie-and-sunam/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210904T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210904T070000
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SUMMARY:"Stupas: Meaning and Symbols" by Hanlie and Sunam
DESCRIPTION:“Stupas: Meaning and Symbols” by Hanlie and Sunam\nA stupa is something mysterious and beautiful. \nWhile the overall shape of the stupa closely resembles the image of a seated Buddha\, every part of it – inside and out – is infused with meaning and symbolism. The base of the stupa is fashioned in the form of a many-stepped square throne or plinth\, known as a “lion throne.” Above this ascend the stupa’s hemispherical dome; a square reliquary chamber\, or harmika; an upper spire composed of up to 13 umbrella wheels\, and a crowning finial of a lotus umbrella\, crescent moon\, sun disc\, and dissolving flame or jewel.\nIf you want to learn more about this fascinating structure join Sunam and Hanlie on their enthusiastic learning journey about the meaning and symbolism of stupas! \nWhere:   Live stream  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85722326669\nWhen: Saturday\, September 4\, 6 am Arizona\, 8 am Guadalajara\, 3 pm Berlin\, 4 pm Moscow\, 9 pm Singapore \nTickets: free \nJoin Live Stream
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/stupas-meaning-and-symbols-by-hanlie-and-sunam/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211002T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211002T070000
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CREATED:20210926T084524Z
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SUMMARY:Replenish the desert. Restore the Earth. By Travis Mueller
DESCRIPTION:Replenish the desert. Restore the Earth. By Travis Mueller\nWe have been working with Travis Mueller at the University of Arizona and the newly formed Skyharvest to create a lush and green lower campus. Together with Line and Space a replenishment plan for the desert will ensure that every Medicine Buddha pilgrim stay cool as they walk from marble stupa to marble stupa all the way up the mountain. This is also our contribution to the earth: To keep lowering our carbon footprint low and give back to the planet what it so generously gives us. \nWho: Travis Mueller is an independent landscape designer and a lecturer at the University of Arizona College of Architecture\, Planning and Landscape Architecture. Travis has extensive experience designing residential\, commercial\, and public spaces and has worked at some of the top landscape design firms in the country\, including Ten Eyck Landscape Architects (Austin)\, Bernard Trainor and Associates (Monterey)\, and Olin (Philadelphia). He is passionate about sustainability\, honoring native landscapes\, urban design\, and how landscapes influence homes\, neighborhoods and cities.\nWhere:   Live stream  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85722326669\nWhen: Saturday\, October 2\, 6 am Arizona\, 8 am Guadalajara\, 3 pm Berlin\, 4 pm Moscow\, 9 pm Singapore \nTickets: free \nJoin Live Stream
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/replenish-the-desert-lower-your-impact-by-travis-mueller/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211101
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SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Retreat 2021
DESCRIPTION:GO WITH THE FLOW\nShamatha\, Vipashyana\, & the Medicine Buddha\nUsing Emptiness Meditation to Get the Medicine Buddha to Work!\nWANT TO MAKE YOUR MEDICINE BUDDHA PRACTICE MORE POWERFUL?\nIn this retreat\, we will focus on a deeper exploration into the Medicine Buddha teachings and practice using emptiness meditations from the hot-off-the-translation program-press: Light on the Path to Freedom\, An Explanation of the Steps For Developing an Understanding That Nothing is Itself written by Choney Lama\, Drakpa Shedrup (1675–1748). With these meditations – SHAMATHA and VIPASHYANA – we explore the depth of the now completely translated The Prayers of the Seven Buddhas\, the longer sutra of the Medicine Buddha. \nTo gain mastery it is best to dedicate 10 full days in a retreat setting or choose a more flexible study schedule. This could be done at home or in a retreat setting of your choice. Either way\, you should plan to set aside the time and space to complete the retreat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEverything you need to know about Bodhisattva Vows & the Medicine Buddha Retreat\n\n\n\nAt the beginning of the Medicine Buddha retreat you will pledge to develop the wish to become a Bodhisattva. A Bodhisattva is a person with bodhichitta. Bodhichitta is the wish to attain pure and total enlightenment for the sake of all other beings. This wish is your intention to develop the characteristics of a Bodhisattva! \n“You already have the seed to become a Buddha but it needs to be awakened. But in order to take Medicine Buddha empowerment we have to commit to the wish\, and you need the empowerment to do the practice.” – Geshe Michael Roach \nThat commitment has a special ceremony that was written by Arya Nagarjuna. The ceremony to take the wish will be live streamed and is a requirement to take the Medicine Buddha empowerment. The empowerment allows you to learn the Medicine Buddha sadhana and practice the mantra. This all takes place during the first two days of the retreat. \nIf you already have the wish or action vows it is always good to take them again! \nAfter the retreat you can take the Bodhisattva Vows course (ACI 7) which is included in the retreat package. You can study (alone or as a group) through January and February 2021\, which we highly recommend. On completion of the course work and when you have sufficient courage and determination to truly make a difference – you can take the Bodhisattva action vows. If you choose to take the Bodhisattva action vows\, you commit to practicing and keeping those vows.\nGeshe Michael Roach will be giving the Bodhisattva action vows in a worldwide ceremony that will take place online late February or early March 2021! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI cannot get off work. Can I still complete the course?\n\n\n\nYes! If you are not able to set aside this time we also offer a reduced schedule to allow you to fit it into your life. At a minimum you should set aside 3 hours a day for classes and another hour to practice reciting the sadhana in your own time. We recommend\, however\, that you attend the full 10 days to get the best result. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I participate intermittently? Can I just catch a few days?\n\n\n\nIt is highly recommended that you attend the full 10 days to get the best result. You will be able to study in your own time but you may then miss out on attending the live streaming of some classes and Q&A’s. It is important to remember that the blessing on the first day will ONLY be available via live stream. By receiving the live streamed blessing on the first day you make a commitment to the teacher to study the full curriculum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I do now?\n\n\n\nOnce you have registered for your preferred program\, we suggest you book 23-31 October 2020 in your calendar and arrange for time off. Over the next few months\, you will receive more information about the upcoming event\, how to plan and prepare for your retreat. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoing your retreat at home?\n\n\n\nYou will\, depending on your package\, receive a retreat schedule or will have one created specifically for you. Once you receive your schedule you can read more about how to do a retreat at home. It is important to take the time to create a space that is safe and quiet\, have enough food\, make sure your family is taken care of and that work will not intrude during this time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I book a quiet place like Diamond Mountain for my retreat?\n\n\n\nPerhaps it is not possible to do a retreat at home. Search for a retreat center or quiet place near you where you could complete your retreat undisturbed. Please make sure that you have access to the internet. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat might my schedule look like?\n\n\n\nHere is what a daily schedule looks for this retreat. Please be aware that depending on your time zone the order might be different and participants will receive a time zone adjusted schedule for the ten days. Your schedule will help you know what to do for every hour of each day so that you can focus your full attention on learning and practicing. In the Lapis Lazuli package you can create an individualized retreat schedule with the guidance and support of a senior teacher. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 AM\nOne-Day Vows / Light Breakfast\n\n\n6:00 AM\nLive Class with GMR\n\n\n7:00 AM\nQ&A\n\n\n8:00 AM\nMeditation\n\n\n9:00 AM\nPreliminary Practice /\nDaily Practice (Jorchu & Sadhana)\n\n\n10:00 AM\nYoga\n\n\n11:00 AM\nMeal Prayer and Meal of the Day\n\n\n12:00 PM\nNap / Walk / Free Animals\n\n\n1:00 PM\nACI 7 – B’Vow Class\n\n\n2:00 PM\nMantra Practice\n\n\n3:00 PM\nlong / short Sadhana\n\n\n4:00 PM\nClass\n\n\n5:00 PM\nSong of MB\n\n\n6:00 PM\nGuru Yoga\n\n\n7:00 PM\nJournal & Bedtime\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat am I paying for?\n\n\n\nDharma is always free. All retreats\, even virtual ones\, have certain costs and many people working in the background to bring the Dharma to you. For the Gold and Lapis Lazuli packages we have added more interactive elements and therefore suggested a small fee to cover some of these costs. Additional donations and sponsorships are always welcome as Diamond Mountain is a 501(c) organization that relies on your generosity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRespect all the laws and regulations of all places and countries in the world\n\n\n\nDiamond Mountain Retreat Center strives to respect all the laws and regulations of all places and countries in the world\, including those where Buddhism may not be an approved practice or religion. Our policy is to not advertise to people in locales where there may be restrictions nor encourage people to attend any of our programs online where they would not otherwise be permitted. We ask everyone who is participating in these events to also respect those laws and regulations as well and to not send information\, even in a personal way\, to those people and places where our programs may not be permitted.
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/medicine-buddha-retreat-2021/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211119T070000
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SUMMARY:Pilgrim Practices
DESCRIPTION:Pilgrim Practices\nThere are many different ways to be a pilgrim. This is a great opportunity to learn some of the typical things pilgrims do! In this talk\, we compare pilgrimages in the East to those in the West. \nWho: Geshe Michael Roach\, Dr. Blue (Fearless Sage)\nWhere:   Live stream  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85722326669\nWhen: Friday\, November 19\, 6 am Arizona\, 7 am Guadalajara\, 2 pm Berlin\, 4 pm Moscow\, 9 pm Singapore \nTickets: free \nJoin Live Stream
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/pilgrim-practices/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220531T200000
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CREATED:20220212T152301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T174821Z
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SUMMARY:New- and Full Moon: Purification Puja - Sojong
DESCRIPTION:This is a beautiful practice which involves reviewing our actions words and thoughts over the past 2 weeks. We take time to regret those actions that may have hurt \nothers around us or don’t reflect the kind of person we want to be. We make a promise to ourselves not to engage in these actions for a period of time to allow ourselves to create new habits. \nThen we rejoice in the good\, kind actions we have done and set an intention for how we’d like to behave for the next two weeks. The ceremony is followed by popcorn\, conversation\, and hot cocoa in the cooler months. \nDate & Time: Full & New Moon. 6pm. Please let us know by clicking here if you want to come\, and we send you the exact date and time for the upcoming ceremony.\nCost: Free
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/purification-puja-sojong/
LOCATION:Diamond Mountain\, 3209 S Old Fort Bowie Rd.\, Bowie\, AZ\, AZ\, 85605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220306
DTSTAMP:20260407T015644
CREATED:20211218T085847Z
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SUMMARY:Retreat Production Training (online live)
DESCRIPTION:CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTHERS\nThousands of practitioners around the world understand the importance of doing retreats\, as they are one of the main instruments for reaching highest spiritual goals. Being able to create the space and opportunity for others to do retreats is a powerful way to help them learn a new technique\, reset mind and refresh body. If you have a passion for nurturing happiness in others\, we have something special for you. \nIf you have a passion for nurturing happiness in others\, we have something special for you! \nACI & Diamond Mountain are partnering to bring you a special opportunity to learn how to produce retreats. In Master the Art of Retreat Organization\, our great organizers from around the world will give you the A-Z of how to create a perfect retreat\, which is one of the main instruments for reaching the highest spiritual goals. \nThere are thousands of people all over the world who understand the importance of and want to do ACI retreats. We need organizers to bring them the experience in a good way. \nSo please come join us and learn how to create opportunities for others to have retreat! \nFor more information and to register:
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/retreat-production-training-online-live/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220108T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220108T070000
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CREATED:20211227T154425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220101T145241Z
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SUMMARY:The Diamond & the Mountain – by Ven. Jigme
DESCRIPTION:The Diamond & the Mountain\nJoin us on Jan 8\, 2022 to listen to her story and the story on Diamond Mountain! \nWho: Ven. Jigme Palmo\nWhere:   Live stream  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85722326669\nWhen: Saturday\, January 8\, 6 am Arizona\, 7 am Guadalajara\, 2 pm Berlin\, 4 pm Moscow\, 9 pm Singapore \nTickets: free \nJoin Live Stream\n\nIn 2002\, a modern group of pioneers came to Diamond Mountain in search of inner treasures: a clear\, disciplined mind and an open heart. Their dream was to give anyone who sought a balanced\, meaningful life the opportunity to explore their possibilities in the ideal setting\, with all the guidance they need. After 15 years the initial vision has actualized. The founders created a place both comfortable and peaceful\, remote but accessible\, where people from all walks of life can be fully supported in their quest for insight. Ven. Jigme Palmo was one of the earliest Sangha members and also a founder of Diamond Mountain. At the age of ten\, the indefatigable Ven. Jigme transferred from public school to a Catholic school because she wanted to study religious philosophy in a deeper way. Later she received her masters’ degree in East-West Psychology from the Institute of Integral Studies and completed all Asian Classics Institute and Diamond Way courses at Diamond Mountain. Over the years she has taught Asian Classics Institute (ACI) course\, eleven total courses at Diamond Mountain on the Diamond Cutter and Heart Sutras\, plus two courses on how to do retreat.\nIn the last three decades she has completed more than 3 ½ years total of silent solitary retreat\, including one for 10 months and one for 8 months\, as well as more than 15 four to six-week retreats. Ven. Jigme has always loved the wildness of the area and the animals that come to see you\, especially when in deep retreat. Her global network of students can be found in Mexico\, Ireland\, Argentina\, Canada\, the USA and online.
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/the-diamond-and-the-mountain/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220222T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220322T080000
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SUMMARY:ACI Course 04: WHERE DO WE GO NEXT?
DESCRIPTION:ACI Course 04: WHERE DO WE GO NEXT?\nThis 10 class series will come to these answers through an exploration of such topics as: \n\nwhat makes a perception accurate\,\nwho can have an accurate perception\,\nhow to perceive things beyond our direct senses\,\nhow compassion is developed\,\nhow a mind of omniscience could even be possible\,\nand finally a logical exercise for everyone to meditate on: the existence of past and future lives.\n\nWho: TimothyLowenhaupt\, ACI Executive Director\nWhere: Offered via zoom\nWhen: Tuesdays and Fridays\, February 22 – March 22\,\, 2022\, Arizona time \n\nClass 1: Tuesday\, February 22\, 6:00am\nClass 2: Friday \, February 25\, 7:00pm\nClass 3: Tuesday\, March 1\, 6:00am\nClass 4: Friday \, March 4 \, 7:00pm\nClass 5: Tuesday\, March 5\, 6:00am\nClass 6: Friday \,March 8\, 6:00am\nClass 7: Tuesday\, March 11\, 7:00pm\nClass 8: Friday \, March 12\, 6:00am\nClass 9: Tuesday\, March 15\, 6:00am\nClass 10: Friday\, March18\, 7:00pm\nReview Class: Tuesday\,March 22\, 6:00am\n\nTickets: free\, \nZoom link for all classes: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85852096673?pwd=MnJYOGh1ZlE1TUFSdEltQkZVdE5Udz09 \nACI Study Platform: https://en.asianclassicsinstitute.org/shop\nJoin telegram group: https://t.me/+j38SS6zRaV0wNTgx\nFor any questions\, write to the ACI account in Telegram http://t.me/asianclassicsinstitute
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/aci-course-14-2022-02/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220225T100000
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SUMMARY:How we can Help the Situation in Europe (Live-Broadcast with Geshe Michael Roach)
DESCRIPTION:Live-Broadcast with Geshe Michael Roach\nFriday\, February 25\, 2022\nWHEN:\n9 am Arizona\n11 am Guadalajara\n17:00 Berlin\n18:00 Kyiv\n19:00 Moskau\nWHO: Geshe Michael Roach\nWHERE: Join via zoom or Youtube live stream\nTo our brothers & sisters\nin the Ukraine and in Russia\nFebruary 24\, 2022 \nOur dearest brothers & sisters: \nWe have heard this morning of the heart-breaking news of the killing and injury of groups of people by others\, in your countries. It brings us terrible sadness\, especially when we recognize that there is no country\, and no one of us individually\, who is free inside of us from the same kind of violence. \nWe pledge to all of you brothers & sisters that for the next year\, daily\, we will add—into our daily meditations—prayers and contemplations about where this violence comes from\, and how to stop it by changing ourselves: by reading and re-reading the explanations from our lineage which are attached to this letter\, and trying to follow them hour by hour in our own lives. \nWe also pledge\, as the directors in charge of the 12 Worldview organizations\, that we will provide to you brothers & sisters any spiritual or physical needs that you may personally have during these difficult times. Please please let us know about anything we can do\, financially or spiritually or emotionally or otherwise\, to provide for the needs of you and your loved ones\, and we will do our very best. You can contact any one of us\, and we will share and respond with the rest. \nThis we pledge\, \nSeiji Arao\, executive vice-president\nDCI Global &\nThe Sedona College of International Management \nJohn Brady\, executive director\,\nThe Asian Legacy Library \nNick Lashaw\, director\nThe Diamond Cutter Classics \nTim Lowenhaupt\, executive director\nThe Asian Classics Institute \nHector Marcel\, Stephen McManus\, & Rachel Webb\, directors\nThree Jewels New York \nBrigitte Mayer\, director\nDiamond Mountain Retreat Center \nAnatole & Aisha Nguyen\, directors\nGreen Stretch Pen \nConnie O’Brien\, director\nYoga Studies Institute \nJamie Plante\, director\nThe Knowledge Base \nRosa van Grieken\, director\nDiamond Cutter Jewels \nElly van der Pas\, director\nThe Diamond Cutter Press \nGeshe Michael Roach\, founder\nWorldview Organizations \nto our dear Ukraine & Russia friends
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/how-we-can-help-the-situation-in-europe-live-broadcast-with-geshe-michael-roach/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
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SUMMARY:How we can Help the Situation in Europe - Part II (Live-Broadcast with Geshe Michael Roach)
DESCRIPTION:Live-Broadcast with Geshe Michael Roach – Part II\nWednesday\, March 2\, 2022\nWHEN:\n9:15 am Arizona\n11:15 am Guadalajara\n17:15 Berlin\n18:15 Kyiv\, Bucharest\, Sofia\n19:15 Moskau\nWHO: Geshe Michael Roach\nWHERE: Youtube live stream\n 
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/how-we-can-help-the-situation-in-europe-live-broadcast-with-geshe-michael-roach-part-2/
LOCATION:Youtube Livestream
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:How we can Help the Situation in Europe - Part IV (Live-Broadcast with Geshe Michael Roach)
DESCRIPTION:Live-Broadcast with Geshe Michael Roach – Part IV\nTuesday\, March 15\, 2022\nWHEN:\n9:00 am Arizona\n1o:00 am Guadalajara\n17:00 Berlin\n18:00 Kyiv\, Bucharest\, Sofia\n19:00 Moskau\nWHO: Geshe Michael Roach\nWHERE: Youtube live stream (English)\, Youtube live stream (Russian)\, Youtube live stream (German)\n 
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/how-we-can-help-the-situation-in-europe-part-iv/
LOCATION:Youtube Livestream
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:How we can Help the Situation in Europe - Part V (Live-Broadcast with Geshe Michael Roach)
DESCRIPTION:Live-Broadcast with Geshe Michael Roach – Part V\nTuesday\, March 22\, 2022\nWHEN:\n9:00 am Arizona\n1o:00 am Guadalajara\n17:00 Berlin\n18:00 Kyiv\, Bucharest\, Sofia\n19:00 Moskau\nWHO: Geshe Michael Roach\nWHERE: Youtube live stream (English)\, Youtube live stream (Russian)\, Youtube live stream (German)\n 
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/how-we-can-help-the-situation-in-europe-part-v-live-broadcast-with-geshe-michael-roach/
LOCATION:Youtube Livestream
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:LAM RIM: ACCELERATE YOUR COMPASSION (by ACI)
DESCRIPTION:LAM RIM: ACCELERATE YOUR COMPASSION (by ACI)\nExchanging Self and Others\nApril 3 – April 10\, 2022 \nLive-streamed from Diamond Mountain \nMore Information on the ACI Website
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/accelerate-your-compassion/
LOCATION:Live-streamed from Diamond Mountain
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:The 6 Flavors of Emptiness
DESCRIPTION:The 6 Flavors of Emptiness\nThis meditation practice focuses on understanding ultimate reality (emptiness) on a more advanced level. Mahamudra is meditation on the ultimate nature of one’s own mind. We learn to meditate on the emptiness of things and oneself\, examining them on six different levels\, each one leading to a more sophisticated understanding which we use to look at our own mind and it’s nature. Meditating on the ultimate nature of one’s own mind is an important part of a larger practice that leads to the direct perception of ultimate reality. The direct experience of ultimate reality is a key meditative realization that assures very quick enlightenment. This program will be a combination of teachings and guided meditation. \nWho: Sarahni\nWhere: Offered via zoom\nWhen: Monday and Thursday evenings\, 6-8pm MST\, April 28 to May 23.\nTickets: free\,\nRegister: Let Sarahni know that you want to join. Click here. \nSarahni is retired from a career as a Physician Assistant and Acupuncturist. She left her work in medical care to pursue the wisdom through which people can find healing into ultimate happiness. She\, with her husband\, David\, are long time residents of southern Arizona enjoying the great outdoors year-round. They are both well trained in the monastic teachings of Gelukpa Buddhism as well as in the Lam Rim\, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In 2014 they completed 40 months of isolated meditation retreat with a small group in the northern foothills of the Chiricahua Mountains\, at Diamond Mountain Retreat Center. Sarahni has been sharing the Asian Classics Institute’s course series since 2002. With the availability of on-line classes in 2014\, she has been able to extend access to this powerful training to many.
URL:https://dev.diamondmountain.org/event/the-6-flavors-of-emptiness/
LOCATION:Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events
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