In Honor of the 
Parinirvana of His Holiness Kathok Getse Rinpoche
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Saturday, November 24, 2018, 6-9 pm
Dorsem Lama Chopa (Vajrasattva) Practice and Tsog


Dear Sangha,

Today we received the news that, a few days ago,  His Holiness Kathok Getse Rinpoche, the Supreme Head of the Nyingma lineage, has passed into Parinirvana.  At this time, we do not have any further information or details.

This is particularly sad news for the ODD sangha, as we had a close relationship with His Holiness and hold him in our hearts as one of our principal lamas.  He has taught and given empowerments at ODD many times. His sincere humility,  unadorned manner and disinterest in worldly aspirations are indications of the authenticity of this great  Dzogchen master.

With great devotion and heartfelt prayers, we will gather at ODD on Saturday, November 24, 6-9pm, to practice the Dorsem Lama Chopa (Vajrasattva) sadhana.  Please bring healthy food, drink and flowers for tsog.
Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche has given advice to the sangha, in the event that a high lama passes:

If we want to do some practice, we can pray, say Vajrasattva mantra--long or short doesn't matter--and do life-saving (tsetar) practices. Everybody can pray, especially if we have received empowerments and transmissions from the lama who just passed, because we are all continuously breaking samaya. We can say Vajrasattva mantra and purify our negativity all the time, continuously. We can save beings' lives, whether they are fish, birds, or even the tiniest bugs. Everybody can pray, everybody can purify, everybody can try. There is nobody who is not impermanent. What our lamas show us at times like this is impermanence.  

Think about that.  
Where: 2244 Santa Clara Ave.
             Alameda, CA 94501

When:  Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, 6-9pm

If you have it, please bring your Dorsem Lama Chopa practice text.  

All are welcomed. There is no charge for this event, although donations for the maintenance of ODD are gladly accepted.
Parking:   Please do not park in the ODD parking lot!  Parking at ODD is reserved for the lamas, tenants and essential staff only.

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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