https://gaiamandala.net/winter-course-in-buddhist-philosophy-2025-2026/

Introduction to:
The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva
Mid-November to Mid-February
2025-2026

THE NATURE OF MIND with Robina Courtin

Mind, or consciousness, is at the very heart of Buddhist practice. And knowing and transforming it – the whole spectrum of our thoughts, feelings, and emotions – is work we all need to do.
We all want to be fulfilled, content, joyful.

But why is it that no matter how hard we try, we are so often thwarted in our efforts?

We will explore the workings of the human mind, how to become vividly aware of our emotions and feelings, and how to gradually develop the astonishing potential within each one of us, our buddha nature, for our own sake and the sake of others.

Saturday, October 25th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Registration > https://linktr.ee/hbmc

Announcement: CHOD Online Class Session - 2

Topic: The Prophecy in a Dream

Start Date: Tomorrow( 21 October 2025)

Please make sure to sign up before the class starts.

To Register, Contact:

[email protected]

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📱 WhatsApp: +977 9810095112

🌈 🌿 Detachment with the Practice of the Five Elements and the Initiation of the Five Dakins

We are delighted to invite you to attend a retreat with His Eminence Menri Ponlop Rinpoche and Chaphur Rinpoche on October 22-26, 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm.

🌿 Praktyka Pięciu Żywiołów i Inicjacja Pięciu Dakiń
His Eminence Menri Ponlop Rinpoche and Chaphur Rinpoche will teach the Five Elements practices, explaining the meaning and properties of each, then leading participants into the practice.

🌿 The five Elements constitute an integral part of Tibetan cosmology and are necessary to understand the interdependence of all phenomena in the universe. Space, earth, water, fire and air are the basic elements of all manifestations - not only in the outer world, but also in our physical bodies and subtle energetic bodies.
Each element represents a certain energetic quality and at the same time it takes a physical form. Like all forms, they exist separately, but at the same time in interdependence - they need each other, support and influence each other to create a cohesive whole within a single being. When the balance of the Five Elements is disturbed, diseases, negative emotions and disharmony appear.

🌿 Each of the five elements brings about a certain transformation:
• Space - clears the mind of entanglements, opens and allows to recognize pure living space.
• Air - transforms pride into peace, supports flexibility and clear communication.
• Fire - transforms greed and desire into generosity, fosters creativity.
• Water - transforms jealousy into openness, brings a calm presence.
• The Earth - transforms ignorance into wisdom, gives stability and grounding.
We cordially invite you to this special meeting with His Eminence Menri Ponlop Rinpoche and Chaphure Rinpoche.

https://facebook.com/events/s/praktyka-pieciu-zywio%C5%82ow-i-ini/1315191996674621/

🗓️ NEXT EVENT: JAMES LOW | THE DEATHLESS AND THE DYING

Join us for the next talk with James Low, focusing on life as flow, loss, grief, and the middle way between the familiar opposites of birth and death.

Topic: The focus will be on illusion as the middle way between binary opposites like birth/death and health/sickness.

📅 When: Sunday, November 9th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (UK Time)
📍 Attend: In-person at Lekdanling Tibetan Cultural Center, 14 Collent Street London, United Kingdom

➡️ SECURE YOUR SPOT ONLINE (Zoom Registration): 🔗
https://www.shangshunguk.org/events/james-low-the-deathless-and-the-dying/

#JamesLow #Dzogchen #Buddhism #LifeAndDeath #Mindfulness #OnlineTalk

Join us for an extraordinary six-day seminar with Khenchen Tenpa Yungdrung Rinpoche — Kusum Rangshar: The Self-Arising of the Three Enlightened Bodies — from October 28 to November 2.



Now in its third year, this teaching series will continue to unfold under Rinpoche’s compassionate guidance. Whether you are returning to deepen your understanding or joining for the first time, all are warmly welcome.

Click here for more details and to participate on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HGuOpjg-T3OmWSjzZkkTvg

𝐵𝑢𝑑𝑑ℎ𝑖𝑠𝑡 𝐹𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠
❄️ “𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐌” ❄️

A marvelous ending to a fantastic year! 𝐒𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲’s popular "In Memoriam 2024" especially features 𝐀𝐣𝐚𝐡𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢! Ajahn ends the year for all of us with a short Dhamma talk & blessings! SADHU! 🥳

This is the recording of the above talk on 31st Dec 2024 given by Sis Sylvia Bay followed by Ajahn Brahmali at “2024 In Memoriam” event at BF West Centre. 📽️

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖:

𝐁𝐅 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://youtu.be/aizbE90Lklk or https://youtube.com/buddhistfellowshipsg/
𝐁𝐅 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Fs3DG8Bcg/ or https://www.facebook.com/buddhistfellowship/

𝐀𝐣𝐚𝐡𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢’𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐅 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬:
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/AjahnBrahmali-BFYTplaylist
Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/AjahnBrahmali-BFFBplaylist

𝐒𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐅 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬:
Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/sylviabay-BFfbplaylist
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/sylviabay-BFYTplaylist

#InMemoriam #DedicationofMerits #AjahnBrahmali #SylviaBay #Transferenceofmerits #BuddhistFellowship #BF

🔥 The Six Yogas of Naropa 21-Weeks of Teaching & Commentary with Gosia & Jonas Over 🔥
Starting December 4, 2025, Online via Zoom

This series is an in-depth presentation on the profound Six Yogas of Naropa, and we will follow the practical commentary of Jonas Over, covering the preliminary practices, the actual Yogas of Tummo/Inner Fire, Illusory Body, Dream, Clear Light, Intermediate State, and Consciousness Transference, as well as Karmamudra and Mahamudra.
Throughout the series we will be reading the complete commentary and elaborating and teaching on each section. We will be placing special emphasis on the Illusory Body practices of Highest Yoga Tantra and will also read other commentaries on the subject, such as Lama Tsongkhapa's Five Stages of Guhyasamaja, elaborating on its meaning and practical applications.

✔️ Prerequisites:
It is a prerequisite to have a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment in order to attend the teachings.
If you haven't received a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment yet you are invited to take part in the empowerment of Luipa’s Chakrasamvara on November 29 & 30, 2025 which Lama Jhampa will bestow.
It is also recommended to have the actual commentary when attending the teachings. You can acquire it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/103692081X

🕐 Time schedule:
Starting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, Gosia & Jonas Over will be teaching each week at 3PM ET/ 8 PM UK time (same day and time each week).
Recordings will be made permanently available to participants.

👉🏽 Registration:
The registration fee is 108$ (+ Donation of your own choice)
For registration please fill out the form here: https://www.dharma.vajra-mandala.com/six-yogas-commentary

TONIGHT - Free 5-Week Series! ✨
October 21st | Free Tuesday Evening Talk
External Preliminaries (Ngondro)
with Senior Student & Co-Founder Iris Grossmann, PhD
7:00 PM EST via Zoom or In-Person at:
Olmo Ling Bon Center
1101 Greenfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vJAufuurrT4pINVWQvmeCflCb8pNINYkwg

Last week, Iris began with an introduction to Ngondro and why Ngondro is so important for the Bon Paths of Tantra (Transformation) and Dzogchen (Self-Liberation). This week Iris will continue with the first of the Four Mind Trainings, contemplating the preciousness of our human life.
Iris co-founded Olmo Ling with Tempa Lama and ​has studied closely with Lama la since 2004​, including assisting him with his writings and books​.
The weekly program at Olmo Ling is free! All are welcome!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vJAufuurrT4pINVWQvmeCflCb8pNINYkwg

Annual Tashi Choling Vajrakilaya Retreat:
November 9 -19, 2025
9am-6pm Daily (Pacific)
All will gather in person & online to engage in the Dudjom Tersar practice of Vajrakilaya, the Buddha of Enlightened Activity and wrathful form of Vajrasattva, using Putri Reg Pung: The Miraculous Activity Sadhana of Vajrakilaya, The Razor that Destroys at a Touch, by Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche, Jigdral Yeshe Dorje.
Through this sacred practice, we cut through negative emotions and mental obscurations, remove outer and inner obstacles, and open the path to happiness, harmony, and spiritual realization for ourselves, our dharma centers, our nations, and all beings.
Chakung Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche, a Dudjom lineage holder, will lead as Vajra Master. Lama Chonam & Sangye Khandro will join the retreat and offer teachings.
We hope students from around the world can join together for this powerful practice.
Details & Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/AAao0uM/vajrakilayaretreatmain?source_id=be36b7f0-a856-479c-9fa8-4938aadf4f4a&source_type=em&c=Zo48Lqu-6Aams7o34h8lvqBk_CgOdaAavx-A6RT9b2wIgiObciqZ-w==

REAM YOGA TEACHINGS
Based on Guru Nyida Ozer’s Dream Yoga Experience
Commentary by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌SA‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌TU‌‌‌R‌‌‌‌‌D‌‌‌A‌‌Y, ‌O‌‌CT‌O‌B‌E‌R 2‌5 & S‌‌‌‌‌UN‌D‌‌‌A‌Y, O‌‌CT‌O‌B‌E‌R 26‌
‌‌*‌9:‌‌00‌‌‌‌ a‌m - 11:‌‌‌00 ‌‌‌am E‌‌‌D‌T - Teachings
‌‌11:‌‌00‌‌ am - 12‌:‌00 ‌pm E‌DT - D‌ai‌ly Practice

Online to the International Sangha

Guru Nyida Ozer, a revered teacher deeply rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, wrote down his dream yoga experience with a wish that it would benefit many other beings. At the heart of this story is a powerful dream experience through which Guru Nyida Ozer connects with and helps his younger brother and others who are in the bardo—the intermediate state between death and rebirth

."This story gives us the information we need in order to prepare for death while we are still in the living bardo, and it tells us what we have to do when we enter the bardo. All guidance is in this teaching.
"~ Khenpo Samdup Rinpoch

e*Mandarin translation availabl

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𝐵𝑢𝑑𝑑ℎ𝑖𝑠𝑡 𝐹𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠
☸️ 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤
“𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚? 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒕” by 𝐁𝐫𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐨𝐰 𝐊𝐞𝐤 𝐖𝐞𝐞

Bro Seow Kek Wee is a phenomenal investor who has led his company in more than tripling the firm’s Assets Under Advice/Management to $0.5 billion in ten years. What's his driving force? What's his philosophy behind dealing with money? What's the correct world view in the context of Dhamma regarding wealth? Bro Kek Wee reveals all and in this talk, he wowed us with never before heard insights into money.

📽️ This is the recording of the above talk on 5th Jan 2025 given by Bro Kek Wee at Sunday Service BF West Centre. The Dhamma talk is now available online!

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖:

𝐁𝐅 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 https://youtu.be/N8olfrzE_O4 or https://youtube.com/buddhistfellowshipsg/
𝐁𝐅 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FFrstiN9R/ or https://www.facebook.com/buddhistfellowship/

𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖/𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 𝐁𝐅 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬!

BF YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/buddhistfellowshipsg
BF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buddhistfellowship/
BF Telegram: https://www.group-telegram.com/buddhistfellowship
BF Website: https://www.buddhistfellowship.org/
BF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddhist_fellowship_sg/
BF New Building: https://www.bfdhammahome.org/

#SeowKekWee #Happiness #Dhamma #Money #InspiringSundays #BF #BuddhistFellowship