Meditation Workshop for Inner Healing
Our Wednesday night meeting will be held online May 17th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Geshe la will lead participants in chanting prayers and we will continue studying A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life. A translation of this text is available here. Friends and family are welcome to join.
Geshe la will facilitate a meditation lecture & workshop at the Eureka Springs Community Center on Sunday, May 21st (1:00-4:00 pm). Donations suggested. Find additional details on Facebook here, and feel free to share.
The weekly Evening Meditation classeswith Ngawang are currently meeting on Thursdays, 7 to 8 pm on Zoom. Please continue to use the Sunday Zoom link (check your Sunday email for the link).
The TCIA welcomes Ven. Ngawang Kherrab Bhutia
We are very pleased to welcome Ven. Ngawang Kherrab Bhutia to Arkansas!
Ngawang became a novice monk under the blessing of His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche, the Supreme head of Druk Thupten Sangag Choling Monastery in Darjeeling, India. During his time there, he studied rituals, ceremony, music, and meditation under many different teachers. He also completed a Three Year and Three Month Meditation under the instruction and guidance of H.E. Gyaltsen Tulku Rinpoche, a renowned meditation master of Bhutan.
Ngawang will be very involved in the stupa construction project. Say “Tashi Delek” to him at the stupa planning meeting on March 17th!
Tara Retreat
Saturday, December 15th, 2018
Tara is a completely enlightened Buddha who had previously promised to appear, after enlightenment, in the form of a female bodhisattva and goddess for the benefit of all beings. Her primary activity is to protect from the eight fears. Tara, the goddess of protection and compassion, is one of the widest worshiped deities in Tibet. Tara represents the miraculous activities of all buddhas. In myth she is born from Chenrezig’s tears of compassion. There are innumerable manifestations of Tara arising according to needs, such as the dynamic Green Tara who quickly overcomes obstacles and saves beings in dangerous situations. While cultivating the wish that all our endeavors ultimately benefit others, we can call upon the power of Tara to get things done in a most amazing way. Whether you are looking for the right partner in a relationship or wishing to find the conditions for entering into a life of solitary retreat, the practice of Tara can help.
Schedule:
10:00am -Teachings begin – at Geshela’s house – 235 W. Louise St, Fayetteville
12:00pm – Potluck lunch (bring a dish to share with group)
1:00pm -Teaching and group practice
4:00pm – Conclusion
REGISTER: Email Kim at tciakim@yahoo.com to reserve a spot.
It is customary to offer a donation for any teaching or empowerment given by a teacher, but it is not required. Suggested donation is $30 and scholarships are available. Donations may be made on December 15th or mailed to TCIA, P.O. Box 269, Fayetteville, AR 72702.
Meditation sessions will not meet on these days:
Wednesday, December 19th
Sunday, December 23rd
Wednesday, December 26th
Authentic Tibetan Singing Bowls
Now available at the Dharma Store
Authentic Tibetan hand-hammered singing bowls for practice and well-being are our featured Dharma store items!
Available at the TCIA Dharma Store, open at each Sunday Meditation session in Yoga Deza.
For more information email Kim at tofukim@yahoo.com
Yoga Deza has a new location and time
On Sundays we now meet at our new location at 112 w Center Street at the new time of 10am
( just nw of Square on other side of bldg behind Himalayan Mtn Shop)
Sunday Sessions
10am to 11:30am at 112 W Center St, EJ Ball Building, Basement Suite 002, Fayetteville AR
The current study book for Sundays is: Healing Anger by the Dalai Lama
Wednesday Sessions
7pm to 8pm at 235 W. Louise St, Fayetteville AR
The current study book for Wednesdays is: The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment Volume 3 by Tsong Khapa.
We have copies available for purchase at both Sunday and Wednesday sessions, with all proceeds benefiting TCIA.
The Creation of the Healing Sand Mandala
November 4th – 6th, 2018
by Yeshi Topgyal and Geshe Thupten Dorjee
at the Basin Park Hotel – 12 Spring St, Eureka Springs, AR
Opening Ceremony – 10:00 am, November 4th in Basin Park
Closing Ceremony – 5:00 pm, November 6th, Basin Park Hotel
Free Admission -Donations appreciated
Events
Tara Retreat
Wattle Hollow Retreat Center — September 28-30
Our weekend of mindfulness and Vajrayana meditation
will begin Friday evening at 5:30, continue all day saturday, continue Sunday morning and end on Sunday after lunch.
Cost: $125 for food and lodging, plus dana/donation to Geshe for the teachings. (No one will be turned away for lack of finances.)
Go to the Wattle Hollow’s Event Page to register and
find more information about the retreat center.
Wattle Hollow is a relatively small retreat center (40 acres of woodlands on a mountainside) with capacity for 20-25 folks.
Mindfulness for Mental Health:
Overcoming Distorted Thoughts Part 2
Mount Sequoyah: Millar Lodge — October 20, 2018
This seminar is a continuation of the Mirror Program held on February 10, 2018 at Mount Sequoyah. The hosts will build on steps introduced at the session on Feb. 10th and will provide a deeper discussion on these principles in multiple sessions. Participants will engage in meditation practice during breakout sessions with instructors.
Attendance to the Feb. 10th session is not required. Summaries will be provided.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Lunch provided with registration. Vegetarian options available.
Register online at TCIA’s Mirror Program for Health and Happiness Page before October 12th to reserve your space.
Limited to 50 participants. 6 CEU’s available for Social Work.
For more info, email schustercarole@yahoo.com
or call/text (479) 595-2638.
A new CD from our friend Geshe Pema Richen! $15.00
Available at the TCIA Dharma store
(Sunday meditation, 10-11:30, Yoga Deza)
For more information email Kim at tofukim@yahoo.com
Lost & found
Left behind at Yoga Deza in July:
Healing Anger book
Initials inside book
email Kim at tofukim@yahoo.com
Buddha of Compassion Retreat
Mindfulness & Meditation
September 28-30
Wattle Hollow Retreat Center
Fayetteville, Ar
More Info:
July 2018 Events
Dalai Lama Birthday Potluck!
Saturday, July 7th 6pm
Geshela’s House
235 W. Louise, Fayetteville
Sunday Weekly Meditation :
10am – 11:30
at 112 w Center Street, Fayetteville Ar
The current study book for Sunday meditation is:
by The Dalai Lama
PUJA Wednesday evening Weekly
Meditation : 7 pm
at 235 W Louise St, Fayetteville
The current study book for Wednesday meditation is:
The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment Volume 2
by Tsong-kha-pa.
We have copies available for purchase at both Sunday and Wednesday meditation with all proceeds benefiting TCIA.
(If interested in Wednesday Meditation, please request permission to attend from Geshe La)
Tsongkhapa Retreat
Saturday, June 23rd 2018
Land of Infinite Bliss
Mountain Retreat Center
Crosses, Ar
See Flyer for more details
OMNI Center Peace Garden Tour
Saturday, May 26th 10am – 3pm
Featuring Geshe’s Garden of Peace & Joy, Health & Happiness
Tea in the Peony Garden
Sunday May 13th
Chotkowski Gardens
16142 Pin Oak Rd Fayetteville
Sunday Weekly Meditation :
10am – 11:30
at 112 w Center Street, Fayetteville Ar
The current study book for Sunday meditation is:
by The Dalai Lama
Wednesday evening Weekly
Meditation : 7 pm
at 235 W Louise St, Fayetteville
The current study book for Wednesday meditation is:
The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment Volume 2
by Tsong-kha-pa.
We have copies available for purchase at both Sunday and Wednesday meditation with all proceeds benefiting TCIA.
(If interested in Wednesday Meditation, please request permission to attend from Geshe La)
A staged reading performance of
My Father’s War
by Robert Ford
February 17th at Temple Shalom
699 N Sang Ave. Fayetteville
A fundraiser for Temple Shalom NWA
6:00p Silent Auction & Refreshments
7:00p Reading
Please refer to the flyer for more information:
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Tibetan Film Festival
March 2-3
Circle Square (Matt Miller Studio)
details coming soon.
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Sunday Meditation Class Special Guest!
Geshe Topgyal
Resident Teacher Charleston, SC Tibetan Society
Sunday, February 11th
11am – Yoga Deza
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LOSAR Gathering
Saturday, February 17th
5-7pm
Geshe’s House
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LOSAR Celebration
Sunday, February 18th
Sunday Meditation Class
11am – Yoga Deza
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Asian Studies Talk by Dr. Benno Weiner
Old Main 523
Friday, February 23 11:30-1:00
Students and other Faculty
Unforgivable Crimes and Empty Stomachs: Rebellion, Repression and Famine in Northeast Tibet (Amdo), 1958-1961
When in 1949 the Chinese Communist Party “Liberated” the multi-cultural borderland known to Tibetans as Amdo, rather than immediately implement socialist reforms, it followed a moderate policy intended to “gradually,” “voluntarily” and “organically” integrate the region into the new People’s Republic of China. At the outset of 1958’s Great Leap Forward, however, these policies were jettisoned in favor of rapid collectivization. This led to large-scale rebellion, overwhelming state repression, and widespread famine. In this talk, Dr. Weiner discusses 1958’s Amdo Rebellion and explores how the violence of 1958 and its aftermath continues to cloud the state’s efforts to integrate Tibetans into the modern Chinese nation.
Regular Sunday Weekly Meditation: 11am
at 622 Sycamore St, Fayetteville Ar
The current study book for Sunday meditation is:
by The Dalai Lama
Wednesday evening Weekly
Meditation : 7pm
at 235 W Louise St, Fayetteville
The current study book for Wednesday meditation is:
The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment Volume 2
by Tsong-kha-pa.
We have copies available for purchase at both Sunday and Wednesday meditation with all proceeds benefiting TCIA.
(If interested in Wednesday Meditation, please request permission to attend from Geshe La)
Mindfulness for Mental Health:
Overcoming Distorted Thoughts
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center 150 N. Skyline Drive
Fayetteville, Arkansas 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mindfulness for Mental Health Flyer
Healing Ceremony
Sunday, August 27 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
at Yoga Deza
622 W. Sycamore, Fayetteville
Healing Ceremony Flyer
Yamantaka Empowerment
Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017
Land of Infinite Bliss Retreat Center
Crosses, Ar.
Yamantaka Flyer
Wednesday evening Weekly Meditation*
7pm at 235 W. Louise St, Fayetteville Ar
The current study book for Wednesday meditation is:
The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment Volume 2
by Tsong-kha-pa. Copies are available for purchase at both Sunday and Wednesday meditation meetings, with all proceeds benefiting TCIA.
*If interested in Wed. Meditation, please request permission to attend from Geshe La.
Regular Sunday Weekly Meditation
11am
at 622 Sycamore St, Fayetteville Ar
The current study book for Sunday meditation is:
Step by Step: Basic Buddhist Meditations
by Geshe Namgyal Wangchen (one of our Geshe’s teachers)