SACHEN NEWS

March 2000- August  2000                                             ISSN 1203-3367                                                     Volume 11 Number 2
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A NOTE FROM OUR SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR 

To facilitate the smooth running of Lamdre and to respect and protect His Holiness Sakya Trizin's privacy, please note the following rules made by the centre's executive committee as per my instructions .  There will be no exceptions, special favours or plea of ignorance to these rules.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Yours in the Dharma,
Jetsun Chimey Luding
Spiritual Director
Sakya Tsechen Thubten Ling

STTL Rules During Lamdre Period

1) Interviews with His Holiness Sakya Trizin 
a) Interviews are by appointment only. 
b) Contact secretary, Wendy Reed, to request an interview. 
c) All interviews will have to be approved by Jetsun Kushok. 
d) And finally, due to the intensive schedule of His Holiness please understand that there is no guarantee of an interview. 

2) Invitations to His Holiness and/or the official entourage 
a) Invitations are to be made at least 24 hours in advance to facilitate the planning of meals. 
b) Contact Wendy Reed to place your invitation. 
c) All invitations to His Holiness and/or the official entourage will have to be approved by Jetsun Kushok.
d)  There will be no guarantee of acceptance of an invitation if there is schedule conflict. 
e)  There will be no visitation of His Holiness's residence at Frobisher Drive unless prior approval has been given.

3) Visitation of Centre at 9471 Beckwith Rd 
For the period of the Lamdre, the Centre will be used as lodging for His Holiness's entourage and visiting lamas approved by Jetsun Kushok, and therefore the Centre will be closed. 

4) Lodging at 9471 Beckwith Road 
a) To stay at the Centre or to park a van or camper on the premises during the period of the Lamdre, you must have written permission from Jetsun Kushok.  All unauthorised people and vehicles will be removed from the premises. 
b) Contact Wendy Reed with your request. 
c) This regulation nullifies all existing and pre-existing permissions to stay at, or use the premises of, the Centre.

5)  Attending Lamdre
a) Due to space limitation, pre-registration is required for all attendees. 
b)  People who did not register and obtain confirmation from the centre may not be allowed into the teaching halls.  This is to be fair to all pre-registered attendees who have respected the registration rules, as well as to ensure that we do not exceed the maximum allowable number of people in the teaching halls for fire regulations and insurance purpose. 

Thank you. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. 

The Executive Committee 
Sakya Tsechen Thubten Ling 

Schedule of His Holiness Sakya Trizin international teaching tour

While we try to provide the most updated information available todate (at time of publication), there may 
still be changes, errors, omissions, in the schedule and information provided herein. Please check with the 
respective centres directly on the programs offered at  the location which His Holiness will be at for the
latest information.
 
Destination From To Contact Organisation Details Program
Paris 27-May-00 30-May-00 Sakya Kunga Ling, 42 rue du Faubourg Poissoniiere - 75010 Paris, France. Tel/Fax: 01.44.76.00.65 1. Taking Refuge ceremony. 2.Teachings and intiation of Padmasambhava.
London, England 31-May-00 4-Jun-00 Tibet Foundation, 2 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SH, United Kingdom. Tel: 44-20-7404-2889 Fax: 44-20-7404-2366, Email: [email protected], website: http://www.tibet-foundation.org. 1. Blessing of the Peace Garden 2. Talk "Buddhism in the New Millenium" 3. Talk "Buddhism: A Spiritual Practice" 4. Talk "Buddhism: A Path to Peace" 5. Celebration of Fifteen Anniversary of Tibet Foundation 6. Transmission of Blessing of Manjushri.
New York and New Jersey, USA 6-Jun-00 12-Jun-00 Palden Sakya Centre, 4-10 W. 101 St, Apt 63, New York, NY 10025, USA. Tel: (212) 866-4339, Email: [email protected], website: http://www.angelfire.com/ny/Jigme/intro1.html Not known yet at time of publication. 
Boston, MA, USA 13-Jun-00 16-Jun-00 Boston Sakya Centre, P.O. Box 391 042, Cambridge, MA 2139, USA. Tel: (617) 492-2614, Email: [email protected]. Not known yet at time of publication.
Washington DC, USA 17-Jun-00 23-Jun-00 Sakya Phuntsok Ling 608 Ray Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA. Tel: (301) 589-3115 Email: [email protected] Not known yet at time of publication.
Minneapolis, USA 24-Jun-00 28-Jun-00 Sakya Thupten Dargye Ling PO Box 13477, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, USA. Tel: (612) 224-9260 White Tara Empowerment, Vajrakilaya empowerment, Manjushri Empowerment, Vajrapani Empowerment, Parting from the Four Attachments, Avalokiteshvara Empowerment.
Vancouver, B.C, Canada 30-Jun-00 15-Aug-00 Sakya Tsechen Thubten Ling, 9471 Beckwith Road, Richmond, B.C., V6X 1V8, Canada. Tel: (604) 244-8439, Fax: (604) 275-8933, Email: [email protected], website: http://www.vcn.bc.ca/sakya Lamdre Lobshey, Avalokiteshvara Empowerment, Vajrakilaya Empowerment, Introduction to Madhyamika.
Seattle, WA, USA 16-Aug-00 19-Aug-00 Sakya Monastery, 108 NW 83rd Street, Seattle, WA, 98109, USA. Tel: (206) 789 2573, Fax: (206) 789-3994, Email: [email protected], website: http://www.sakya.org Not known yet at time of publication.
Portland, OR, USA 20-Aug-00 22-Aug-00 Portland Sakya Centre, Tel: 503-972-1265 Email: [email protected] Not known yet at time of publication. 
San Francisco, CA, USA 23-Aug-00 25-Aug-00 Ewam Choden, 254 Kensington, CA, 94708, USA. Tel: (510) 527-7363, http://www.ewamchoden.org August 23, Public lecture: "Achieving Happiness" (as part of Ewam Choden's "Sakya Wisdom Lecture Series: Spirituality in the Age of the Internet")
Location: First Congrational Church of Berkeley-2345 Channing Way, Berkeley

August 24 CAKRASAMVARA EMPOWERMENT. All are welcome.  Venue:  Arlington Community Church-52 Arlington Ave- Kensington.

August 25, 11 am, White Manjusri empowerment  $20 (Venue: EWAM CHODEN )

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Los Angeles, CA, USA 26-Aug-00 28-Aug-00 Los Angeles Sakya Centre, Tel: 213-401-2100 ext. 6898, email: [email protected] Not known yet at time of publication. 
Singapore 31-Aug-00 6-Sep-00 Sakya Tenphel Ling, 5 Pasir Ris Drive 4, Singapore 1851 Tel: 65-581-3902, Fax: 65-581-3903, website: http://home3.pacific.net.sg/~puntsog/ Not known yet at time of publication. 

An Update on Lamdre

Dear friends, 

The response we have for Lamdre has been very positive. Due to the fact that Lamdre is held over six weeks, a few of the registered participants were not able to attending the entire six weeks of program** (see note below) .  As well, the Hevajra empowerm 

We have limited number of spaces available for students who wish to attend the Triple Vision teachings (1-7 July), the Hevajra Cause Empowerment (8-11 July).  The daily schedule for the Triple Vision teaching is 8:30AM - 4:30PM daily, with breaks for lunc 

The  Triple Vision is a Mahayana teaching with no special commitment.  It explains the difference in the perception or vision of phenomena at different spiritual stages and provides a step by step path towards enlightenment.  The Hevajra tantra is the bas 

To attend any portion of the program, please contact STTL at tel: (604) 244-8439, fax: (604) 275-8933, email: [email protected].  Spaces for these events are limited and pre-registration is required to attend. 

Thank you. 

From the Organising Committee for Lamdre 

** note:  these participants have received special permission based on their individual qualifications to attend part Lamdre.  Most of them have received the full Lamdre teachings previously. 

The Verses of the Eight Noble Auspicious Ones 
composed by Mipham (1846-1912)

Om Svasti

Homage to the Buddha, Dharma and Noble Sangha
All that dwell in the auspicious realms of the ten directions,
where all appearance and existence is completely pure, its nature spontaneously perfect,
May all be auspicious for us!
 

Drönme Gyalpo, Tsalten Döndrub Gong, Jampe Gyen Pal, Gedrag Pal Dampa,
Kunla Gongpa Gyach'er Dragpa Chen, L'hunpo Tar Pag Tsal Drag Pal,
Semchen T'amchela Gong Dragpe Pal. Yitsim Dzepa Tsal Rab Drag Pal-
Homage to the eight sugatas, merely hearing your names increases auspiciousness and success!
 

The youthful Manjushri, the glorious Vajrapani, Avalokiteshvara, the protector Maitreya, Kshitigarbha, Nivaranaviskambin, Akashagabha, and the most noble Samantabhadra. 
Homage to the eight bodhisattvas, supreme in granting auspiciousness and success, gracefully holding your emblems:  utpala flower, vajra, white lotus, naga-tree, jewel, moon, sword and sun.
Holding the eight most precious emblems:  the most precious umbrella, the auspicious golden fish, the wish-fulfilling vase of goodness, the exquisite kamala flower, the conch of fame and glory, the glorious knot of prosperity, the eternal banner of victory and the all powerful wheel are the creators of delight, making offerings to the Buddhas of all directions and times...

Homage to the eight auspicious goddesses:  beauty, garlands, song, dance, flowers, incense, light and perfume...  Merely thinking of your essential qualities makes success grow more and more! 
Mahabrahma, Shambhu, Narayana, Sahasrajna, the Kings Dhritirashtra, Virudhaka, Virupaksha the Lord of Nagas, and Vaishravana-each one holding your divine emblem:  wheel, trident, conch, vajra, vina, sword, stupa and banner of victory.
Homage to the eight guardians of the world, who make auspiciousness and positivity grow in three realms!

With all obstacles and harmful influences pacified, may the work we are now about to begin
meet with ever-growing fulfillment and success, 
and bring good fortune, prosperity, happiness and peace! 

(recite last verse three times) 
translated by the Rigpa Fellowship

STTL Schedule

19 Apr 7:30PM STTL Annual General Meeting
Note: Notice to members issued 15 March 2000.

21-23 Apr 
White Tara retreat with Jetsun Kushok
organised by: Sea to Sky retreat
Note:  Call or email Sea to Sky retreat (604) 932-1677 email:  [email protected] for details.

27-29 May 
Green Tara retreat with Jetsun Kushok
organised by:  Sakya Kachod Ling at San Juan island
Note:  Call or email Thrinley DiMarco at (360) 378-4059 or email: [email protected] for details. 

17-June
9:00AM-5:00PM
10:00AM "Karma" Yoga - Spring cleaning 
Work, cleanup, gardening to spruce up the centre for Lamdre

18-June 
Tara Puja followed by lunch and continuation of cleaning up of centre. 

1 Jul - 15 August  Lamdre Lobshey
Note:  Pre-registration required.  Due to the current number of pre-registered students, STTL can only accommodate another 30 students due to size of the teaching halls. 

7-8 July Introduction to Madhyamika 
6:30PM (Registration)
7:30PM (Teaching)
Note:  Given by H.E. Ratna Vajra Rinpoche, at Masonic Hall, Vancouver.  *see below

21 July Avalokiteshvara Empowerment
6:30PM (Registration)
7:30PM (Empowerment) 
Note:  Given by H.H. Sakya Trizin.  *see below 

22 July Vajrakilaya Empowerment
6:30PM (Registration) 
7:30PM (Empowerment)
Note:  Given by H.H. Sakya Trizin.  *see below 

*  Brochure available.  Please contact Maggie Weshaver at 872-5312 or email [email protected] for full details.  Pre-registration is recommended.

Regular programs:  Please call ahead for schedule confirmation if you wish to attend the weekly Sunday Tara puja at 10:00AM or the Vajrayogini tsok feasts, offered twice monthly, on the 10th and 25th of the Tibetan lunar calendar (7:30PM on week nights, 2:30PM on weekends).