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The Medicine Buddha Sangha is a center in Baltimore for the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism. Our intention is to provide authentic Tibetan Buddhist meditation within a respectful environment that will inspire all attendees to quickly advance in their practice.
Every Sunday at 11 AM we hold meditation at Susquehanna Yoga & Meditation Center, 12-A Aylesbury Road, Timonium, 21093, phone: 410.308.9950. Practitioners of all levels are welcome. Practice sessions start with opening prayers followed by a short meditation session. Instructions how to do the practice will be given before the meditation.
Sangha News
We are happy to announce the Baltimore schedule for our wonderful teacher and founder of the Bodhicitta Foundation, Lama Gursam.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 to 9 PM, July 27, 28 and 29
Lance David and Paula Bergerson's Residence
302 Sophia Court
Pikesville, MD 21208
Home phone: 410-653-6638
Meditation: Shamatha Calm-Abiding Meditation
Teaching topic: Commentary on the Five-Fold Path of Mahamudra
The commentary will continue each evening.
Mahamudra, The Great Seal, is one of the highest teachings of the Tantric Vajrayana and is especially taught within the Kagyu lineage. It was initially revealed to the great 10th century Mahasiddha Tilopa and has been transmitted by the masters ever since. The three qualities of the Mahamudra are the realization of emptiness of inherent existence, clarity of mind and the unimpeded nature of mind. The practice begins with Shamatha, Calm-Abiding Meditation and results in the transformation of every experience to be that of Mahamudra, which has often been referred to as "Tibetan Zen".
Friday Evening 7 to 9 PM, July 30
Susquehanna Yoga and Meditation Center
12-A Aylesbury Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410-308-9950
www.syoga.com
Teaching Topic: Commentary on the Six-Syllable Mantra of Avalokitesvara, The Bodhisattva of Compassion
The most practiced and very powerful mantra within all of Buddhism, OM MANI PADME HUNG, is loosely translated as BEHOLD! THE JEWEL IN THE LOTUS! The mantra refers to the merging of the physical body-posture of Meditation, the quieting and focusing of the intellect during Meditation and the realization of one's Mind in the heart as True Nature. Each Sanskrit "seed" syllable is "charged" with sacred meaning. The conventional result of the mantra recitation is unconditional compassion for oneself and all sentient beings. The absolute result is ultimate liberation from suffering.
Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM with lunch break, July 31
Susquehanna Yoga and Meditation Center
12-A Aylesbury Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410-308-9950
www.syoga.com
Topic: Mahakala Empowerment and Mahakala Sadhana Practice
Mahakala or The Great Black One is a Dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. His fierce form is actually a manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokitesvara. It is said that when Avalokitesvara encountered too much negative power for his peaceful methods, he transformed himself into the wrathful Mahakala to overcome those degenerate beings of this age of darkness and protect them from their misguided behavior. Mahakala's activities include pacifying interferences, increasing favorable circumstances, gaining control over potentially negative situations and, if necessary, destroying obstacles with his powerful force. The Mahakala empowerment and explanation of the practice is rarely bestowed, this is a very special opportunity for serious and accomplished practitioners.
Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM with lunch break, August 1
Susquehanna Yoga and Meditation Center
12-A Aylesbury Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410-308-9950
www.syoga.com
Teaching Topic: Commentary on selected Songs of Milarepa
The One Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa is as important to the study of Eastern philosophy as the Bible is to Western philosophy. Milarepa was an 11th century Buddhist poet and saint who as a young man spent many years purifying the sins of his tormented past. His teacher, Marpa Lotsawa the Translator, taught him well. Milarepa spent many years in deep meditation in the caves of Tibet and emerged a fully realized Buddha, who avoided the scholarly institutions of his time but instead roamed the countryside to the many villages in Tibet teaching the path to enlightenment thru his spontaneously composed songs. Wherever he went, crowds of people gathered to hear his "songs of the Dharma."
Please email if you would like to schedule a private interview with Lama Gursam
During the Spring Retreat Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen gave a commentary on Samsara and Nirvna, Two Sides of the Same Hand, a text he composed summarizing the Buddhist path of practice. Notes from these talks are now on this site.
Noble Film Night
There will be no films shown in July or August.
Other Centers
The Great Empowerment of Vajra Nairātmyā by His Holiness Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpoche will be held from Saturday August 14 through Saturday August 21 at the Claggett Center, 20 minutes from TMC. Registration is now open and ongoing. Please reserve your space and take advantage of lower rates. Dorm housing is availalable at the Clagget Center. For more information regarding the program, fees and housing please visit the TMC web site.
Limited work study slots are available. Please apply by submitting a short paragraph describing your request. All participants are required to pay a minimum fee. Requests will be reviewed by TMC's management team within 5 days of submission. TMC does not subsidize costs for housing. For questions or additional information please contact Safoura by or call 240.439.9431.