Programs Calendar

PMC hosts a preliminary practices (ngondro) practice group for those who are doing (or have completed) the Dudjom Tersar ngondro practice and the requisite accumulations. The benefits of this beautiful, profound, and supportive practice are immediate and far-reaching.

Requirements:

One needs to have received the transmission of these practices from a qualified teacher in order to offer this practice. You may attend any session you like, however, attending from the beginning of the session to the end is requested.

Host: Tara Roberts has been a student of His Eminence Chhoje Rinpoche’s since 1986 and is deeply familiar with this practice.

Dates and Time: Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. MT / 6:00 p.m. PT through the summer of 2021.

Practice Session Length and Description: The session will last for one hour. It will include recitation of 21 Vajrasattva mantras and 300 Vajra Guru mantras. We will recite both the Tibetan and the English. To minimize the audio disruption, participants will be muted during the actual practice.

Texts: We will be using the Yeshe Melong translation of the basic preliminary practice text. We will also begin with opening prayers and conclude with dedication prayers. We will distribute copies of the texts we plan to recite, including the specific translations of opening and closing prayers to those who RSVP above.

Reference Reading: A review of A Torch Lighting the Way to Freedom, the Complete Instructions on the Preliminary Practices by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje is recommended. His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche taught that the realization of the Great Perfection depends entirely on these preliminary practices. Detailed instructions for how to do the practice are contained in this reference book.

Access: We will host this program via Zoom conferencing software. To join us, please click the link HERE. Before the session, make sure your device is running the most updated Zoom software.  

Offerings

This event is offered freely for those who are qualified to attend. If you would like to make an offering in support of these gatherings, please visit our donation page.

Welcome back to the PMC shrine room for Sunday morning meditation!

Come participate in self-directed meditation practice alongside other members of our community. The center is a warm, welcoming space for practitioners of all experience levels. Sit for ten minutes or two hours—the door will be open for those who are fully vaccinated and RSVP below. We look forward to seeing you!

To reserve your space to join us in person, please review the guidelines and RSVP below.

Our contact tracing will be managed via the RSVP list. Please enter your name and email address in the form below to reserve your space and help us with our efforts to keep the community safe.

Seats are limited to the first 20 people who RSVP below. If you RSVP and decide you cannot attend, please let us know so we may offer the spot to another person.

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19–or if you have had close contact with a person who has symptoms like dry cough, chest tightness, and/or fever–please refrain from participating in in-person gatherings.

We strongly recommend that those who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 continue using online options.

PMC welcomes the Queer Dharma group to meet and practice in our space on the second Monday of each month beginning on July 12th.   The group meets at 6:30 pm in the community room downstairs for 30 minutes of socializing, then proceeds to the shrine room to practice and hold the discussion.

Queer Dharma provides a space for LGBTQQI people to learn and practice meditation and Dharma.  We welcome all newcomers and experienced practitioners to share in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Together we practice meditation, study dharma, and discuss personal experiences with the intention of finding support and becoming more aware of our inherent basic goodness. Meditation instruction is available free of charge.

We have deep appreciation for our allies but hold this space for those who identify as LGBTQQI.

PMC generously offers space for us to meet. We ask that you reciprocate with an offering to PMC.

Suggested offering is $5

PMC hosts a preliminary practices (ngondro) practice group for those who are doing (or have completed) the Dudjom Tersar ngondro practice and the requisite accumulations. The benefits of this beautiful, profound, and supportive practice are immediate and far-reaching.

Requirements:

One needs to have received the transmission of these practices from a qualified teacher in order to offer this practice. You may attend any session you like, however, attending from the beginning of the session to the end is requested.

Host: Tara Roberts has been a student of His Eminence Chhoje Rinpoche’s since 1986 and is deeply familiar with this practice.

Dates and Time: Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. MT / 6:00 p.m. PT through the summer of 2021.

Practice Session Length and Description: The session will last for one hour. It will include recitation of 21 Vajrasattva mantras and 300 Vajra Guru mantras. We will recite both the Tibetan and the English. To minimize the audio disruption, participants will be muted during the actual practice.

Texts: We will be using the Yeshe Melong translation of the basic preliminary practice text. We will also begin with opening prayers and conclude with dedication prayers. We will distribute copies of the texts we plan to recite, including the specific translations of opening and closing prayers to those who RSVP above.

Reference Reading: A review of A Torch Lighting the Way to Freedom, the Complete Instructions on the Preliminary Practices by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje is recommended. His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche taught that the realization of the Great Perfection depends entirely on these preliminary practices. Detailed instructions for how to do the practice are contained in this reference book.

Access: We will host this program via Zoom conferencing software. To join us, please click the link HERE. Before the session, make sure your device is running the most updated Zoom software.  

Offerings

This event is offered freely for those who are qualified to attend. If you would like to make an offering in support of these gatherings, please visit our donation page.

We welcome Brendan Kennedy back to PMC in October!

Brendan will be teaching Introduction to Meditation at PMC on Thursday evening, October 14, 2021, at 7:00 pm MST. Join us in the shrine room live by reserving your space via the RSVP section below or you may join us virtually via live stream on You Tube.

This teaching is freely offered. If you would like to make a donation to support PMC and allow us to continue to offer free teachings on Thursdays nights, please visit our DONATION page.

We look forward to you joining us in person at the center!