Hay River KTC Buddhist Meditation Center
Calm Mind, Open Heart
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ugyen Trinley Dorje
The Songs of Milarepa: November 7 & 8 with Visiting teacher Lama Lodro Lhamo
Visiting teacher and current president of KTD Monastery, Lama Lodro Lhamo, will be leading us in song and teaching on a set of compositions by the yogin Milarepa.
Milarepa's songs of renunciation are spontaneous verse teachings delivered to disciples, hunters, herders, and skeptics during his solitary meditation retreats in the Himalayas. Their central theme is the urgency of turning away from worldly attachments—such as wealth, family, reputation, and physical comfort—by emphasizing the certainty of death and the impermanence of samsara. Ultimately, these songs highlight that true freedom comes from turning one's attention inward, framing renunciation as the doorway to meditation and enlightenment.
LOCATIONS & TIMES
Saturday, November 7
Chua Phat An Vietnamese Temple
475 Minnesota Ave, Roseville, MN 55113
Teachings 10 am-noon & 2-4 pm
Lunch at a local restaurant from noon - 2 pm
Sunday, November 8
Hay River KTC
Teachings 10 am-noon & 2-4 pm
Vegetarian Potluck Lunch from noon - 2 pm
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.
Our practice activities follow this general format:
Sundays
Sundays in-person at Hay River and via Zoom: 10 a.m. teaching (see schedule below for topics); 11 a.m. puja according to the schedule below:
White Tara - 1st Sunday
Chenrezig/Amitabha - 2nd Sunday
Medicine Buddha - last Sunday
Meditation - fills in between other practices
Tuesdays
Tuesdays 6:30- 8 p.m. via Zoom: Book Class
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.
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.