Teaching Tour 2024

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Seattle, Washington, USA

Dharma Friendship Foundation

Talk location: American Evergreen Buddhist Association, 13000 NE 84th St, Kirkland, WA 98033

Three Principal Aspects of the Path

November 23 | 7 pm to 8:30 pm

The Three Principal Aspects of the Path, written by the great Tibetan master Je Tsongkhapa, describes the three foundations of the path — the intention to be free (renunciation), the mind of enlightenment (bodhicitta), and the right view of the wisdom realizing emptiness — how to cultivate them, and how to know when you have realized them.

A foundational text of Mahayana Buddhism and considered a prerequisite for Vajrayana (tantric) Buddhism, it offers a succinct outline of the path to full enlightenment. Following on the visit earlier this fall from the Tibetan Buddhist nuns from South India and the creation of an enlightened sand mandala (an aspect of tantric practice), this is a precious opportunity to clear away misconceptions and gain deeper understanding of the complete Buddhist path by a teacher renowned around the world for her skillful explanations bringing Buddhist philosophy down to earth.

Singapore

Tibetan Buddhist Centre

281 Jalan Besar

Four Foundations of Mindfulness

December 4   |   7:30 pm to 9 pm

Is mindfulness just about being aware of the present moment? Venerable Chodron explains mindfulness as the Buddha taught it, in terms of placing our awareness on the body, feelings, mind, and phenomena in order to generate insight into the nature of reality.

Buddhist Library

No. 2 Lorong 24A, Geylang

Three Principal Aspects of the Path

December 5   |  7:30 pm to 9 pm

Wondering how to establish a firm foundation for your Dharma practice? Venerable Chodron shares the advice given by the great Tibetan scholar and practitioner Lama Tsongkhapa in this text on cultivating renunciation, bodhicitta, and the wisdom realizing emptiness.

Poh Ming Tse Temple

438 Dunearn Rd

Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas

December 6    |   7:30 pm to 9 pm

How do beings who strive for awakening perceive and relate to the world? Explore this poem by Tibetan sage Gyalse Thogme Zangpo with Venerable Chodron to learn how to develop the views and behaviors that lead us to buddhahood.

Amitabha Buddhist Centre

44 Lorong 25A Geylang

108 Verses Praising Great Compassion

December 7    |   10 am to 4 pm

Instead of praising your favorite car or celebrity, spend your weekend with Venerable Chodron who will delve into this poem by Mongolian Lama Geshe Lobsang Tayang on all the benefits of generating compassion, the wish for all beings to be free from suffering and its causes.

Amitabha Buddhist Centre

44 Lorong 25A Geylang

1000-Armed Chenrezig Retreat

December 8   |   10 am to 4 pm

Following on from Saturday’s teachings on compassion, Venerable Chodron explains and guides the practice of visualizing and meditating on the Buddha of Compassion with a thousand arms and eyes reaching out to alleviate the sufferings of all beings.

Amitabha Buddhist Centre

44 Lorong 25A Geylang

What It Is, What It Isn’t

December 11   |   7:30 pm to 9 pm

If you think having compassion for others is about being taken advantage of, becoming a doormat, or suffering together with others, think again. Venerable Chodron clarifies our common misconceptions about compassion and explains what this powerful state of mind is all about.

Vimalakirti Buddhist Centre

20 Lor 27A Geylang

Prayer to be Reborn in the Land of Bliss

December 13    |   7:45 pm to 9:15 pm

The Pure Land practice is well-known in Chinese Buddhism, but did you know that it’s practiced in Tibetan Buddhism too? Join Venerable Chodron for teachings on Tibetan scholar and practitioner Lama Tsongkhapa’s “Prayer to be Reborn in the Land of Bliss” to learn how to create the causes to be reborn in Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land of Great Bliss.

The prayer can be found in Pearl of Wisdom II, pages 42-45.

Singapore Buddhist Mission and NUS Buddhist Society

Talk location: Coriander Room, NUS Shaw Foundation Alumni House, 11 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119244

The Power of Gratitude Retreat

December 14   |   10 am to 4 pm

How often do you pause to appreciate the kindness that you’ve received from friends, strangers, and even your enemies? Venerable Chodron shows us the power of the practice of gratitude that can support the cultivation of immeasurable love and compassion and lead to full awakening.

Buddhist Fellowship West

2 Telok Blangah Street 31, #02-00 Yeo’s Building

Sutta on a Lump of Foam

December 15   |   10:30 am to 12:30 pm

In this week’s Buddhist Fellowship Sunday Service, Venerable Chodron reflects on a classic teaching by the Buddha on how to contemplate our body and mind to gain insight into their true nature and attain liberation and awakening.

Sutta on a Lump of Foam can be found here.

Singapore Buddhist Mission

9 Ruby Lane

Competition vs. Contentment: Dialogue with Buddhist Youths

December 15   |   6 pm to 7 pm

Is it OK to strive for more as a Buddhist? Or should I just be content with what I have? If I don’t compete with others, how do I make sure I don’t become complacent? Venerable Chodron addresses these questions and more at this dialogue session with Buddhists youths.

Amitabha Buddhist Centre

44 Lorong 25A Geylang

Homage to Great Compassion

December 17   |   7:30 pm to 9 pm

In his Supplement to the Middle Way, Indian sage Chandrakirti pays homage to great compassion instead of the buddhas and bodhisattvas. Learn why he does so as Venerable Chodron examines the importance of cultivating compassion in all stages of the path.

The relevant verses from Supplement to the Middle Way can be found here.

Pureland Marketing

No 29 Geylang Lor 29 #04-01/02

Taking the Ache Out of Attachment: Teachings on Shantideva’s Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds

December 19 & 20   |   7:30 pm to 9 pm both days

If we wish to settle the mind, we have to learn the antidotes to our strongest affliction: attachment. Venerable Chodron continues teaching verses from Chapter 8 of Shantideva’s Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Deeds, which is on meditation.

Pureland Marketing

No 29 Geylang Lor 29 #04-01/02

Vajrasattva Retreat

December 21, 10 am – 4 pm and December 22, 10 am – 12pm

There’s no better way to prepare for a new year than to join this weekend retreat on Vajrasattva, the Buddha of Purification. Venerable Chodron will explain and guide this practice that helps us to purify past negativities and begin with a fresh start.

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery

Living in the Modern World with Love and Compassion

January 4   |   10 am to 4 pm

What is the role of love and compassion in a time when technology is developing at light speed and artificial intelligence is becoming ubiquitous? Venerable Chodron shares why these qualities will never become obsolete and can instead be developed immeasurably for the benefit of all beings.

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery

Facing Difficulties with Joy and Equanimity

January 5   |   2 pm to 4 pm

Yes, you read the title right—it’s possible to approach the problems that arise in our lives with a positive attitude instead of complaining 24/7. Venerable Chodron shows us why we might want to do this and how to develop the mental states of joy and equanimity even in the face of challenges.