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TLC Transitional Life Care Program
A non-profit, volunteer based group from the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition offering training and support for the end of life transition.
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Receiving the Lama's Guidance
During Transition:
Taught by Lama Tsering Gyaltsen
(Translated by Cy Kassoff)
3-6 pm
Please RSVP by June 28 to tlcserves@gmail.com
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When death comes, many westerners count on their teachers to assist them with prayers and practice, yet we may not have had a chance to talk with them about this. Perhaps we understand the process of transition, but not how and what the lama actually does, and what we can do for ourselves. Here is an opportunity to clarify our questions about the most profound experience of our lifetime, and to hear how other contemporary practitioners have successfully died "as professionals", in the words of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche. Lama Gyaltsen will help us gain confidence as we approach the bridge we each will cross.
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Lama Tsering Gyaltsen was born in Western Tibet where he studied dharma with his father, an accomplished Tröma Nagmo practitioner. In 1966, he was chosen by Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche to attend the Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies at the Sanskrit University in Varanasi, where he graduated with an Acharya degree. He completed a three-year retreat guided by Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche and Ripa Rigdzin Chögyal Rinpoche. In 1991, Lama founded the retreat center Tsogyal Gephel Jong in Yangleshö, Nepal. Later he stayed with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche for two years in the U.S. and now lives in Corvallis, OR. Lama Tharchin Rinpoche, Lama Sonam Tsering, and Lama Gyalsten founded Saraha Nyingma Institute in Eugene, OR. Lama Gyaltsen also founded the Padma Charitable Foundation to help the people of Tibet and Nepal. He has assisted numerous western practitioners during transition and is highly esteemed for his knowledge, kindness, compassion, and accessibility.
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Where: Orgyen Dorje Den
2244 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
When:
June 30, 2019, 3-6 pm
Registration at the door begins at 2:15.
Cash or check only
Requested Sliding Scale Donation:
$20-40 sliding scale
All donations are tax deductible. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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This program is authorized and supported by Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche, Lama Chonam & Sangye Khandro. TLC's founder and Director, Julie Rogers, has been a student of Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche for over thirty years. She received hospice and bereavement training and worked as a volunteer at Ashland Community Hospital Hospice in Ashland, OR.
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TLC's 2019 events include educational programs throughout the year and our monthly film series, 'Teachings of the Masters' - upcoming dates are: 7/14, 8/11, 9/1, 10/6, 11/3 and 12/1.
The series continues with Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche teaching
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Please do not park in the ODD parking lot! Parking at ODD is reserved for the lamas, tenants, essential staff only.
Parking:
Parking is available one block away from ODD, at the Civic Center Parking Lot. It's located at 1416 Oak St., between Central and Santa Clara Aves. Cost is only .75/hour, and is free after 5 pm.
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Orgyen Dorje Den| orgyendorjeden@gmail.com |
www.orgyendorjeden.org
Orgyen Dorje Den is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
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