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Words for the Week“May I become at all times, both now and forever: a protector for those without protection; a guide for those who have lost their way; a ship for those with oceans to cross; a bridge for those with rivers to cross; a sanctuary for those in danger; a lamp for those without light; a place of refuge for those who lack shelter; and a servant to all in need.” – Shantideva Tonight: Endings, BeginningsDon’t forget to factor our year end program into your New Year’s Eve plans! Beginning at 8:00 PM New York Time, conveniently between dinner and your midnight-dance party (or bedtime), this “Endings, Beginnings” service is always a popular and memorable way to end the year. If you are not local, join us via Zoom: Meeting ID: 830 7295 4581 New Series Starts ThursdayStarting the first Thursday of 2025 (January 2), Dr. Lye will be offering an extended program on karma (literally “action”) during the usual Open Sangha time-slot, 7:30–9 pm, New York Time. While karma is generally understood as the principle of “what goes around, comes around” or “you reap what you sow,” or an Eastern version of an universal law of rewards and punishments, in this series Dr. Lye will illuminate the Buddha’s profound teachings on karma. In particular, Dr. Lye will anchor this series on the earliest layer of Buddhist texts as well as insights on karma as found in the collected teachings of the 12th century Tibetan master, Kyobpa Jikten Sumgön. This Week at Urban DharmaPlease note the following changes to our weekly schedule in light of the holidays:-We will not be holding open hours 12/31 - 1/2 Check out this weeks schedule below: |
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An Introduction to Mahāmudrā A Residential Retreat Offered by Dorlöp Rinpoché, Dr. Lye Later this year, Dr. Lye will anchor a retreat at Southern Dharma on Mahāmudrā. This beautiful setting and profound topic are sure to make for a nourishing retreat. From the registration page: Mahamudra is considered the penultimate practice in Tibetan Buddhism and especially in the Kagyu Lineage that Dorlop Rinpoche Dr Lye is part of. In this retreat, Dr. Lye will draw primarily from the teachings of the...
Happy Birthday Dr. Lye! This past weekend, our Spiritual Director Dr. Hun Lye celebrated his 55th birthday On Saturday, members of the Tibetan Buddhist sangha that Dr. Lye leads, the Drikung Dharmakirti International Sangha, got together and dedicated a morning’s practice to his good health and flourish of Dharma activities with members at the temple and joining on Zoom. Dr. Lye will soon return from traveling in Asia; please join us at our upcoming Buddha Day celebration on May 10th to...
Buddha Day You are invited to join the community for Buddha Day—a celebration of the birth, life, and death of the Buddha. This joint event between Urban Dharma NC, Great Tree Zen Women's Temple, and the Zen Center of Asheville will happen on Saturday, May 10th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Urban Dharma's temple in West Asheville. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the depth of traditional buddhist practice, with chanting, guided meditation, and ritual offerings. All are welcome—it is...