2014-09-19/21 - Berlin, Germany - Ngakma Shardröl - Die 14 Wurzelgelübde des Vajrayana

Die 14 Wurzelgelübde des Vajrayana

Weekend event with Shardröl Du-nyam Wangmo

Wochenendseminar: 19.09. – 21.09.14
Freitag, 19 - 22 Uhr
Samstag und Sonntag jeweils 14 – 18 Uhr

Aro Gompa (Berlin), Hohenfriedbergstr. 7HH/ Quergebäude, Berlin, Germany

Die 14 Wurzelgelübde sind das Herz der Vajrayana-Praxis. Durch sie können wir den Drang loslassen, jede Situation kontrollieren zu wollen. Stattdessen verbinden wir uns mit dem Geist des Lehrers und überlassen ihm oder ihr das Steuer. Er oder sie hat das Wissen, das uns fehlt. Die Gelübde ermöglichen es uns, Belehrungen jeglicher Art zu empfangen. Das trifft genauso auf Fahrschulstunden oder Kochkurse zu wie auf spirituelle Unterweisungen. Manchen Leuten mögen die Gelübde fremd oder extrem erscheinen, aber sie beschreiben eine Methode, durch die wir in der Lage sind etwas zu lernen - im täglichen Leben genauso wie in der spirituellen Praxis. Es wird gesagt, dass die 14 Wurzelgelübde unmöglich zu halten sind, bevor man nicht erleuchtet ist. Deshalb besteht die Übung darin, immer wieder zu den Gelübden zurückzukehren, auch wenn man Fehler gemacht hat.

The Fourteen Root Vows are the primary practice of Vajrayana Buddhism. They give us relief from the urge to manipulate every situation that arises in our life. Rather we connect with the Mind of the teacher, which is identical to our own realized Mind, and leave it to her or him to direct us and orchestrate our own understanding. The vows enable us to receive whatever teachings there might be. This is true for driving or cooking lessons as well as spiritual teachings. To some people they seem strange or extreme, but really they describe a method by which we learn in everyday life as well as in spiritual practice. It is said that it is impossible to keep the vows unless one has attained enlightenment. Because of this, the practice is one of continually returning to the vows – and of never giving up on keeping them, even when we make mistakes.

Vorträge und Seminar in Englisch mit Übersetzung ins Deutsche.

Unkostenbeitrag (gesamtes Wochenende): 100 € (Einzeln buchbar: Freitag 30 €, Samstag 40 €, Sonntag 40 €)

Anmeldung und Information: Jens Bittermann, Tel: 030 7813804, Email: rangjung.pawo@online.de

All Aro gTer retreats are non-smoking events. Smokers are welcome to attend, but in accordance with Nyingma teaching, and Vajrayana Buddhism in general, we require participants to desist from the smoking of tobacco for the entire duration of the retreat – both on or off the premises where retreats are held. Tobacco in any form should not be brought to the retreat.

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2014-09-17 - Berlin, Germany - Ngakma Shardröl - In der Alltagswelt spirituell leben

In der Alltagswelt spirituell leben

Die yogische Tradition im tibetischen Buddhismus

Talk with Shardröl Du-nyam Wangmo

Mittwoch, 17.09.14 Beginn: 19.00 Uhr

Adhara BuchertempelPestalozzistr. 35Berlin, Germany
Tel. 030 3122462

Buddhistische Praktizierende orientieren sich oft am Weg der Entsagung von Mönchen und Nonnen. Für viele Menschen, die mitten im Leben stehen, ein schwieriges Unterfangen. Die Yogis und Yoginis der weißen Sangha gehen einen alternativen Weg. Durch die tantrischen Belehrungen können sie Spiritualität in jeder Situation des Alltags leben.

The common perception of Tibetan Buddhism is that practitioners must live the renunciate path of monks and nuns. Though such a path is difficult for people living an ordinary Western lifestyle. The yogis and yoginis of the white sangha follow a path that uses everyday circumstances as the material of their practice. Through the tantric teachings we can live spiritually in the normal course of life.

Vorträge und Seminar in Englisch mit Übersetzung ins Deutsche.

Eintritt: 10 €

Anmeldung und Information: Jens Bittermann, Tel: 030 7813804, Email: rangjung.pawo@online.de

All Aro gTer retreats are non-smoking events. Smokers are welcome to attend, but in accordance with Nyingma teaching, and Vajrayana Buddhism in general, we require participants to desist from the smoking of tobacco for the entire duration of the retreat – both on or off the premises where retreats are held. Tobacco in any form should not be brought to the retreat.

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2014-09-16 - Berlin, Germany - Ngakma Shardröl - Tantrische Psychologie

Tantrische Psychologie

Talk with Shardröl Du-nyam Wangmo 

Dienstag 16.09.14 Beginn: 19.30 Uhr

Urania, An der Urania 17, Berlin, Germany

Die tibetische tantrische Psychologie beschreibt menschliche „Neurosen“ in Form von fünf Elementen. Jedem dieser Elemente wohnt eine neurotische und eine natürliche, befreite Qualität inne. Ngakma Shardröl zeigt uns, dass es keinen Grund gibt, seine Gefühle abzulehnen. Was wir als Hindernis auf dem spirituellen Weg erfahren, könnte das Rohmaterial unserer Praxis werden. Jede Art der Störung ist gleichzeitig eine Methode, mit der wir den realisierten Zustand erreichen können.

The Tibetan tantric psychology describes human neuroses in the form of five elements. In every element there is a neurotic and a liberated quality inherent. Ngakma Shardröl shows us that there is no reason to reject one’s feelings. What we perceive as obstacles on the spiritual path could be the raw material of our practice. Every kind of disturbance is also the method to attain the realized state.

Vorträge und Seminar in Englisch mit Übersetzung ins Deutsche.

Eintritt: ca. 6 €

Anmeldung und Information: Jens Bittermann, Tel: 030 7813804, Email: rangjung.pawo@online.de

All Aro gTer retreats are non-smoking events. Smokers are welcome to attend, but in accordance with Nyingma teaching, and Vajrayana Buddhism in general, we require participants to desist from the smoking of tobacco for the entire duration of the retreat – both on or off the premises where retreats are held. Tobacco in any form should not be brought to the retreat.

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Aro Ling Cardiff - September Newsletter - courses & events for the autumn

Aro Ling Buddhist Centre

07875 716644  aro.ling.cardiff@gmail.com

35 Merthyr Road (rear of Chambers) 
Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1DB

 

We hope you have enjoyed a lovely summer – especially the gloriously sunny weather. All of us at Aro Ling Cardiff are feeling refreshed after summer retreats and holidays and looking forward to welcoming you to the Autumn programme.

Aro Ling will be open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the day, depending on the availability of a volunteer to staff the centre – look for the ‘open’ sign in the window. Please call in to join in the daytime activities, to practise, to browse the library, or to chat with Nor’dzin.

Autumn Programme:

Courses:

Vajra Romance – the intrinsically enlightened nature of romance

Thursdays, 5 week course, 19:00 – 20:30, 25th September – 23rd October, £25

Vajra Romance reveals romantic love as the nearest analogy for enlightenment we can find in everyday life: emptiness and enjoyment; the practice of taking one’s lover as a divine teacher; and the practical possibility of continuing to fall in love, in perpetuity. This teaching also illuminates the causes of the problems we often encounter within relationships: lack of fulfilment, failing to meet our partner’s emotional needs; clinging, cruelty, and indifference.

The Body of Visions – the rich and dramatic symbolism of inner Tantra

Thursdays, 5 week course, 19:00 – 20:30, 6th November – 4th December, £25

Explore tantric imagery, and practices of vision, voice, mudra, and music. The peaceful, joyous, and wrathful meditation beings cover every human body type – and in so doing, release us from the bondage of societal sanction with regard to how we appear.

Tibetan Yoga – through these movements Mind finds itself in its own free space.

Saturdays, 3 week course, 10 – 12, October 11 – 24, £15

Tibetan yoga (sKu-mNyé) is a system of physical movements which give rise to profound sensations of intimacy with the elements, freeing us from the domination of boredom; fear; neurotic obsession; paranoia; or depression.

Weaving the elements – release neurosis into the skies of the elements

Saturdays, 4 week course, 10 – 12, November 08 – 29, £20
Weave the elements earth, water, fire, air and space into thread cross designs and amulets to release oneself or others from neurotic and health problems.

Regular on-going events:

Meditation Group – yogic song & silent sitting; an open group
Tuesdays, 19:00 – 20:30 (suggested donation £5)

Please do come along—beginner or experienced—everyone is welcome.

Meditation – discover the spaciousness of Mind

1st Saturday of each month, 10 – 12 (suggested donation £5)

The first of this on-going series is September 6th. Learn about the many forms of meditation and how to begin or establish a regular practice.

Tibetan Yoga – through these movements Mind finds itself in its own free space.

Wednesdays 14:30, Fridays 10:30, 1 hour session (suggested donation £3)

Call in and find out about Tibetan yoga. It offers a complete range of exercises with some to suit all ages, abilities and body types.

All details of our events can be found at aro-ling.org and these events will also soon be posted on Meetup. Please pass on details of these courses to anyone and everyone if you are able. Aro Ling survives on donations, and advertising is expensive, so if you can help to spread the word this would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. We hope you find something in the Autumn Programme that interests you and we look forward to welcoming you at Aro Ling Cardiff soon.
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About Aro Ling Cardiff
Aro Ling Cardiff is a Buddhist Centre in the Aro Tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism.  It opened in September 2013 and is situated in the heart of Whitchurch Village in Cardiff.  Please see http://aro-ling.org/cardiff/ for more current courses and follow the blog - http://aro-ling-cardiff.blogspot.co.uk/ - for more information. You can also make a virtual visit to Aro Ling Cardiff: http://aro-ling-cardiff.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/make-virtual-visit-to-aro-ling-cardiff.html

Christmas Book Sale - 13th-15th December 2012

Aro Books worldwide have joined a group of independent authors and publishers to offer books at a discount between 13th and 15th December.

There are 60 books on offer with savings of up to $200. We are offering a 20% discount on
an odd boy volumes one and two, by Doc Togden;
Rays of the Sun, by Ngakpa Chögyam; and
Relaxing into Meditation, by Ngakma Nor'dzin

Please see the Christmas Book Sale at Self-Publishing-Coach.com for the full list of books and the chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift card.

The sale starts on 13th December and runs until 15th.

Note that if you buy our books from Lulu, there is a further discount of 20% available until the 14th December only by using the checkout code FELICITAS

Shop at Amazon and benefit Aro Charities

If you buy anything from Amazon and you would like to benefit the Aro charities Amazon will donate about 6% of the price.

If you follow these special links: amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, or amazon.de before buying, Amazon will send about 6% of your purchase to an Aro charity.

 
 
Please note:

• Doing this does not affect the amount you pay Amazon. It comes out of their pocket, not yours
• This applies to the US, UK, and German versions of Amazon (.com, .co.uk, and .de).
•  It applies to anything at all you buy from them, from Aardvarks to Zyzzyva
•  This works year-round 

Over the past year, Amazon has made donations to the Aro charities. If more people who buy from Amazon participated, it could probably be a considerable amount. The hitch is that it's hard to remember to do what's necessary.

For future reference you can also find this information on the Shop at Amazon page http://arobuddhism.org/community/shop-at-amazon.html (You might like to bookmark that).

Thank you very much for your generosity.

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2012-12-07/09 - Vertrauen in das grenzenlose Selbst entwickeln - Rig´dzin Dorje - Schaffhousen, Switzerland

Vertrauen in das grenzenlose Selbst entwickeln

Weekend event with Rig´dzin Dorje

Freitag, 07.12., 19:30-22:00
Samstag, 08.12., 10:00-19:00
Sonntag, 09.12., 10:00-14:00

Schaffhausen Friedbergstr.61 Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Das Lied der eulenköpfigen Dakini (’ug gDong mKha’ ’gro sNying thig mDo / Ulukha-mukha Dakini Upadesha Sutra) ist ein Zyklus von dreizehn Belehrungen der erleuchteten Dakini Khyungchen Aro Lingma aus dem 20. Jahrhundert. Sie war eine volle Inkarnation von Yeshé Tsogyel, der Gefährtin des tantrischen Buddhas Padmasambhava und der ersten tibetischen Frau, die ein Buddha war. Diese Belehrungen erklären die Kernthemen der buddhistischen Sutras aus der Perspektive des Dzogchen. Alles, was Buddhisten als den langen, anstrengenden, stufenweisen Weg kennen, entsprechend der bekannten Belehrungen von Shakyamuni Buddha, kann neu und frisch verstanden werden als der mühelose, friedvolle Pfad der sofortigen Selbstbefreiung. Die historisch früheste Phase des Buddhisumus wird erkennbar und erfahrbar, ohne die implizite Notwendigkeit eines monastischen Lebensstils.

Ermächtigungen:
Ug-dongma, die eulenköpfige Dakini
Die neun Sem Zhu von Aro

Becoming Confident in Limitless Self

The Song of the Owl Headed Dakini (’ug gDong mKha’ ’gro sNying thig mDo / Ulukha-mukha Dakini Upadesha Sutra) is a cycle of thirteen teachings from the 20thC enlightened dakini Khyungchen Aro Lingma. She was a full incarnation of Yeshé Tsogyel, who was the consort of the Tantric Buddha Padmasambhava and the first Tibetan woman to become a Buddha. These teachings explain the core topics of the Buddhist Sutras from the perspective of Dzogchen. Everything Buddhists know as the long, effortful, gradual path according to the familiar teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha can be understood afresh, as the effortless peaceful path of immediate self-liberation. The earliest historical stratum of Buddhism becomes knowable and practicable without the implied necessity of a monastic lifestyle.

Empowerments:
Ug-dongma, the Owl-Headed Dakini
The Nine Sem Zhu of Aro


Kosten: Ganzes Wochenende CHF 200.-,

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Kontakt: Naljorma Nyima, e-mail: nyima_gyalmo@bluewin.ch, Tel: 052 625 28 83

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