Daily Practices at the KPC Temple, Maryland (Tibetan Bhuddism) by Ani Yeshi Llamo
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KUNZANG PALYUL CHOLING TEMPLE (Tibetan Bhuddism)
A colleague just wrote an excellent summary and explanation of what we do at our temple. So, I'm sharing. This way, you will know what we do on a daily basis. It's a bit long, but well worth reading. Keep in mind you can participate remotely, if you wish. So here goes:
Daily Opportunities to Practice Together:
Did you know that every single day at KPC, there is a group practice anyone can attend? Every day, there are opportunities to explore and learn about Tibetan Buddhism, get to know our community, and everyone is welcome.
If you’ve never been to a Tibetan Buddhist practice, here are some things you can expect:
Tibetan Buddhist practices are not quiet! This is probably different from other religious services you’ve been to, or the way you may have seen it on TV or in the movies. Some practices have drums, cymbals, bells, or even conch shell being blown – sometimes all of them are being played at once! Practices typically include meditation and lots of chanting, most of which is in Tibetan, but some is in English. Don’t worry if you don’t speak Tibetan – most of us don’t either! Copies of the practices are available that include the written Tibetan, phonetic pronunciation of the Tibetan, and English translation. Don’t be embarrassed if you get lost - everybody has! The chant leader calls out page numbers when needed, or you can just ask someone near you and they will help. In every practice, at some point, participants go quiet and recite mantra – sacred words and syllables – using their malas (prayer beads) to repeat 108 times. Some practices also include food offerings, some of which will be given during the practice, some of which you can enjoy after the practice is over. There is usually no ‘sermon’, what we call a teaching. Practices are not the same thing as teachings. You can come and go as you please. While we hope you’ll stay to receive the blessing of the practice, you will not be disturbing anyone if you arrive after the practice has started or leave before it ends. Different practices have different purposes and meanings. See below for descriptions of what we do and why.
Sound fun? Join us! Here’s a schedule of our regular practices:
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/25d2d234ba
anyone is welcome to attend and find out what the practices mean:
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/1b9efba92d
All times are in Eastern Time and subject to change. All lengths are approximate.
The Description of Various Practices:
Chime Sok Tig:
A guided meditation and offering practice dedicated to balancing Mother Earth’s elements. By meditating on earth, water, fire, wind, space and life force through your own body, you extend your life force and the planet’s. Monday at 5:30pm Wednesday at 4pmThursday at 5:30pm Saturday at 12:20pm immediately following Riwo Sang Chod(Prayer Room, Zoom):
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/9a49af60d8
90 minutes
Condensed Medicine Buddha:
Medicine Buddha helps to eliminate pain, illness, and disease, and removes the causes of sickness. Daily at 7pm (Facebook Live):
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/24f17b9350
Drum Circle for Rain:
Drumming while praying for abundant rain to ease drought around the world. Drums are welcome but not required. Bring something to sit on. Guru Rinpoche statue at Peace Park Sunday at 11:30am
45 Minutes
Guided Meditation:
Guidance through techniques to build your meditation practice. Saturday and Sunday at 10am (Prayer Room, YouTube Live):
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/036b050d5b
50 minutes
P’howa:
P’howa generates positive merit to help someone who has just passed away. Thursday at 4pm (Prayer Room, Zoom):
(https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/093d45b161)
Saturday at 8:15am (Zoom):
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/3fcca5a6b4
Rigdzin Dupa:
This practice removes blocks to happiness, reduces mental suffering, restores broken spiritual promises, and creates compassion, peace and harmony. Sunday at 4pm (Guru Rinpoche statue in Peace Park - weather permitting, Zoom):
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/a46cb3c48a
Technology permitting (Facebook Live):
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/49f6ab3d5f
(If not)Tuesday at 7:30pm (Prayer Room, Zoom):
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/2aca1fa9f7
Friday at 4pm (Prayer Room, Zoom):
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/3f339a7a3b
90 minutes - 2 hours
Riwo Sang Chod:
Riwo Sang Chöd is a smoke offering created by a fire built with wood, incense, and medicine. The smoke purifies past negative actions, cleansing the environment, increasing health and prosperity, and stimulating world peace. Saturday, 12pm - immediately followed by Chimed Sok Tig inside the Prayer Room (In person) outside KPC Prayer Room (Facebook);
Live https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/a0df2768ef
Zoom https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/6d6a74ccdb
20 minutes
Yumka:
One of the most profound practices performed at KPC, dedicating a Yumka puja is a powerful way to create positive energy and wisdom, purify past negative actions, and repair broken promises. Monthly on Dakini Day, day and time varies (Prayer Room, Zoom):
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/55a632dff7)
90 minutes - 2 hours
Our website has a complete and up-to-date list of times and locations:
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?KunzangPalyulCholing/628ecd9d31/bd8c4a756f/d2e3487259)
as well as more information about the practices.
Kunzang Palyul Choling (KPC) is a Buddhist Temple in the Nyingma Tradition, founded by Her Eminence Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo Rinpoche under the guidance of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche.KPC is a Platinum-level Guide Star Exchange participant, demonstrating our commitment to transparency through sharing information.
Kunzang Palyul Choling is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization.Federal Tax ID # 52-1501476.All donations are fully tax deductible.