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Letter from the Abbess
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| H.H.Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche comes to Vajra Dakini Nunnery Sept 9-12 and there is lots to do!!!!!
How wonderful it is that HH Chetsang Rinpoche will be here in the next few weeks to consecrate the Nunnery and White Tara statue. Many of you were here when HH blessed us with teachings in VT several years ago. It was a most joyous occasion.
As Vajra Dakini Nunnery prepares for HH's return and this most auspicious event, we welcome you to help create an event that benefits all and runs smoothly.There are many projects, tasks and opportunities to volunteer your time, before, during and after the event. Many hands make light work as we know.... Please consider how you may participate in helping to make light work during this time.
Some opportunities: This weekend Aug 29 -31:
- Painting and Weeding gardens/prep at NunneryCome for meditation Sunday 9:30 am and help in the afternoon! Cleaning PV Temple space one day of Labor day weekend
- Cooking a large pot of soup....can be done ahead of time, in your kitchen and brought to the nunnery during the events Sept 6 -12.
- Airport pickup/drop offs (especially those who work/live in Burlington)
Help with cooking at PV, 1 person each meal 9/7 - 9/13 11-12:30, 4:00-5:30 except Sat, 9/11 3:30- to finish cooking/setting up, Sun., 9/12 only 4:00-5:30
- Driving meals to VDN
- Clean up after meals ...dishes etc (at PV 1-2pm Nunnery 1-2pm)
- At Burnham Hall we need: Fri 9/10 1-2 people (approx 2pm) for 2 hours, Sat, 9/11 1 person 10am, 1 person 11am, then return after lunch approx.1:00 for cleanupSun 9/12 2 people 2pm till clean up is done
- Sales at break times (VDN will be selling items)
- Clean up at end of event Sept 12/13
- Shoppers (food etc)
- Parking ( Sat only )
- Drivers
- Please consider stepping forward to help in as many jobs as you can.May you recieve great merit for your kindness.
Please let me know what opportunities you will step into. With much gratitude, Dechen R 802 453 5819
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 Wednesday Sept 8 Western Monastic Gathering
Thurs, Sept. 9, 7-9pm at Sunray Peace Village Temple. "Compassion: Our Mind's True Nature" Address by H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche hosted by Sunray Meditation Society
Friday 3-5;7-9pm Burnham Hall Five Fold Mahamudra Empowerment and Lord Jigten Sumgons Vajra Songs hosted by DDCV
seewww.ddcv.com
Saturday Sept 11
10am - 12 Consecration Ceremony
Speeches and Address by H.H. Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche
2pm Parade to the Peace Village and Installation of White Tara in her shrine
3pm - 3:30 H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche meets with Vermont Tibetan Community (others welcome to observe)
Sunday, Sept. 12:
10am - 12 White Tara Empowerment and teaching
2 - 4pm Bodhicitta (Loving Kindness) Talk by H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche and vow ceremony
3pm - 4 Long Life Ceremony for H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche
Vajra Dakini Nunnery -1627 Downingsville Rd Lincoln VT
Saturday's consecration is sponsored by Vajra Dakini Nunnery. For all other events donations are necessary to cover expenses.
Parking will be at the Sunray Peace Village a five minute drive or 20 minute walk from VDN. A shuttle bus will take you to the nunnery. Light Lunch will be served Sat/Sun Please arrive 45 min. early. For more information see www.VajraDakiniNunnery.org
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www.VajraDakiniNunnery.org
(802) 453 6867 * PO 382 Bristol, VT 05443 1627 Downingsville Rd. Lincoln, VT 05443
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| H.H.Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche comes to Vajra Dakini Nunnery Sept 9-11
Please join us in celebrating the
Consecration of the first Tibetan Buddhist Nunnery in North America
on Sept. 9, 11 &12, 2010.
We hope to see you at the wonderful events Sept 9 through 12! Being in the presence of His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche, supreme head of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage, is truly a rare blessing! |
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Wednesday Sept 8 Western Monastic Gathering
Thurs, Sept. 9, 7-9pm at Sunray Peace Village Temple. "Compassion: Our Mind's True Nature" Address by H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche hosted by Sunray Meditation Society
Friday 3-5;7-9pm Burnham Hall Five Fold Mahamudra Empowerment and Lord Jigten Sumgons Vajra Songs hosted by DDCV
seewww.ddcv.com
Saturday Sept 11
10am - 12 Consecration Ceremony
Speeches and Address by H.H. Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche
2pm Parade to the Peace Village and Installation of White Tara in her shrine
3pm - 3:30 H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche meets with Vermont Tibetan Community (others welcome to observe)
Sunday, Sept. 12:
10am - 12 White Tara Empowerment and teaching
2 - 4pm Bodhicitta (Loving Kindness) Talk by H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche and vow ceremony
3pm - 4 Long Life Ceremony for H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche
Vajra Dakini Nunnery -1627 Downingsville Rd Lincoln VT
Saturday's consecration is sponsored by Vajra Dakini Nunnery. For all other events donations are necessary to cover expenses.
Parking will be at the Sunray Peace Village a five minute drive or 20 minute walk from VDN. A shuttle bus will take you to the nunnery. Light Lunch will be served Sat/Sun Please arrive 45 min. early. For more information see www.VajraDakiniNunnery.org
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www.VajraDakiniNunnery.org
(802) 453 6867 * PO 382 Bristol, VT 05443 1627 Downingsville Rd. Lincoln, VT 05443
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| Vajra Dakini Nunnery Consecration Week Schedule |
Wednesday, Sept.8, at Vajra Dakini Nunnery.
Western Monastic Gathering
(Monastics only on Wednesday, all other events open to the public)
Thursday, Sept. 9, 7-9 pm Public Talk at Sunray Peace Village Temple.
"Compassion: Our Mind's True Nature" Address by H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche sponsored by Sunray Meditation Society.
Suggested donation $20
Friday, Sept. 10, 6:30 pm Empowerment at Burnham Hall.
"Five Fold Mahamudra" sponsored by Drikung Dzogchen Community of Vermont
Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 am - 12 pm Consecration Ceremony at Vajra Dakini Nunnery.
Address by H.H. Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche on the "Significance of Vajra Dakini Nunnery"
12:30pm - 2 Light lunch served Suggested donation $7
2 pm Expression of gratitude to sculptor, Maurice Lowe followed by:
Parade to the Peace Village and Installation of White Tara in her shrine
3:00 - 3:30 pm H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche conversation with Vermont Tibetan Community (others welcome to observe)
Sunday, Sept. 12: Empowerment at Vajra Dakini Nunnery
10am - 12 pm White Tara Empowerment and teachings
2 - 3 pm "Bodhicitta (Loving Kindness)" Talk by H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche and Vow Ceremony
3- 4 pm Long Life Ceremony for H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche
Suggested Donation $100 for the day
Register now at www.VajraDakiniNunnery.org we also welcome sponsors and in-kind donations
Calling for Volunteers
Work weekends:
Aug. 21-22, 28-29, Sept 4-6 Stupa painting, gardening, cleaning and more!
Sept. 6 - 13 driving, cooking, serving and clean up etc Lots of fun!
Register online or call Dechen at 802 453 5819.
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NOTE: Please plan to arrive by 9am on the 11 and 12th. Parking will be at the Sunray Peace Village, just beyond the Nunnery on 1627 Downingsville Rd. It is a short walk to the nunnery and we will have a shuttle bus transporting those who wish to ride. Light lunches will be available. Please register so we can plan the lunch numbers.
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H.H. Phakchok Rinpoche returns for a talk on Milarepa Poems Thursday Aug 19, 2-4 pm at Vajra Dakini Nunnery. 
Head of the Taglung Kagyu lineage, Rinpoche is a brilliant charismatic teacher. It is a rare event, as this type of intimate gathering is unusual! It is wonderful to see the future of the Dharma! His Holiness has been very kind to VDN donating very precious relics for Tara! |
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We always welcome prayer requests.
Khenmo Drolma is always available for Dharma teachings.
 Vajra Dakini Nunnery operates entirely by donation. Buddhist monks and nuns have always gone forth with only offering bowls, subsisting on alms from the community. This tradition continues as an important lesson in trusting generosity and letting go of greed and acquisitiveness. Our modern offering bowl is easily reached online where you can support the nunnery.
Your generosity sustains the prayers and practice of the nuns and makes it possible to offer retreats, benefiting many beings. We are currently seeking funds to complete the purchase of the nun's shelter.
Donate here
Enriching the Library: we have a wish list on amazon.com under anidrolma
For the Tara Project: saffron, dried juniper
Sponsor the Consecration: Air miles to bring monks and nuns, sponsor invitation printing costs, postage, meals for H.H. Drikung Kyabgon and entourage, car rental.
Sponsor Nuns in India and Tibet
Every gift helps and generates great merit. |
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Our Audio-Video Seminars Are Always Available Online
www.VajraDakiniNunnery.org
info@VajraDakiniNunnery.org
802 453 6867
PO Box 382 Bristol, VT 05443
For information on Ven. Dhyani Ywahoo's activities and teachings see:
www.Sunray.org , www.beautywayproductions.org www.sunraypeacevillage.blogspot.com
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