Hay River KTC Buddhist Meditation Center
Calm Mind, Open Heart
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ugyen Trinley Dorje
Khenpo Sangye Trinley Visit: August 21-23
Khenpo Sangye Trinley will visit the Twin Cities and Hay River August 21-23 to teach on Buddha Nature, based on Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation. Khenpo Sangye currently serves as teacher, vajra master, translator, chant master, and other activities at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) in Woodstock, NY. He has spent many years of Buddhist studies and practices under great masters, including H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Tai Situ Rinpoche, Kyabje Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and the previous Kyabje Dilyak Dazang Rinpoche.
In this text, Buddha Nature is described as the innate potential for enlightenment present in all beings, even the smallest insects. It is compared to oil within a sesame seed, which must be realized through practice. Knowing about Buddha Nature is not enough to free us from confusion; we also need competent spiritual guides, motivation, and perseverance. Understanding and realizing Buddha nature is essential for spiritual development. It serves as the foundation for various Buddhist teachings and practices, guiding practitioners on their path to enlightenment.
Guru Rinpoche Tsok
A Tsok offering will also take place. This is a sacred Vajrayana Buddhist practice used to accumulate merit and wisdom, purify negative actions, and restore spiritual commitments. The practice involves gathering, blessing, and offering food and drink to Guru Padmasambhava and his mandala of deities, and centers on guru yoga prayers. The feast takes place on the 10th day of the Tibetan lunar month, which is sacred to Guru Rinpoche. Participants will also receive a portion of the blessed offering.
Schedule of Events:
- Friday, August 21 (Location: Shambhala Center of Minneapolis)
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Buddha Nature Teaching
- Saturday, August 22 (Location: Shambhala Center of Minneapolis)
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Buddha Nature Teaching
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch at a local restaurant
- 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Guru Rinpoche Tsok (Feast Offering)
- Sunday, August 23 (Location: Hay River KTC Buddhist Meditation Center)
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Buddha Nature Teaching
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Vegetarian Potluck
- 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Buddha Nature Teaching
Donations are welcome and a Zoom link will be made available for those unable to attend in person. Please sign up for the Hay River KTC newsletter to receive Zoom links for this and all of Lama Yeshe’s programs and Hay River KTC events. Click the button below to sign up for the newsletter.
Welcome Lama Tenzing Ghale
Lama Tenzing Ghale has joined Hay River KTC Buddhist Meditation Center temporarily. Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin, the abbott of KTD Monastery, has sent him here to help Lama Yeshe with teachings, leading Pujas, etc. His daily practices at the Center will include Green Tara and Mahakala. Read more about Lama Tenzing on our About Us page.
Developing Peace of Mind
We live in a complex world, a world that can cause our minds to succumb to the meaningless noise of money, possessions, competition, politics and consumerism. The impact on work, family and self can be overwhelming. The Hay River Karma Thegsum Chöling (KTC) Buddhist Meditation Center was established in 1997 by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche to promote well being, compassion and wisdom through teachings on meditation and the practices of Buddhism. We serve Western Wisconsin and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Whether you are new to meditation or an advanced practitioner of Buddhist Vajrayana practices, our purpose is to awaken the natural wisdom, peace and clarity within every person. In particular, under the guidance of Lama Tsultrim Yeshe, a fully ordained monk, we focus on the teachings of the Karma Kagyu, one of the four Tibetan Buddhist lineages. This tradition emphasizes meditation practice and putting the teachings into action in our daily life. In-person meetings take place either at the KTC Hay River site near Ridgeland, WI, or at the Shambhala Center in Minneapolis. Most meetings on the schedule are available on Zoom. See the upcoming schedule for location details.
Our practice activities follow this general format:
Sundays in-person at Hay River and via Zoom: 10 a.m. Teaching; 11 a.m. puja
White Tara - 1st Sunday
Chenrezig/Amitabha - 2nd Sunday
Medicine Buddha - last Sunday
Meditation - fills in between other practices
Tuesdays 6:30- 8 p.m. via Zoom: Book Class
Lama Tsultrim Yeshe
The Karma Kagyu and KTD
Hay River KTC follows the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) is the North American seat of this lineage, located in Woodstock, NY. The lineage emphasizes practice – not only learning about Buddhist concepts, but also putting the teachings into action, both on the cushion and in daily life. Read more about KTD and the Karma Kagyu lineage.
