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A master of meditation will be teaching from July 3-9 at Samye Hermitage, the Buddhist center formerly known as Rangjung Yeshe Gomde, and familiarly known as “the place with all the flags” at 412 Glimmerglen Road. The teacher, Tulku Migmar Tsering, belongs to the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and will be coming from Nepal to teach the path of meditation to all, from curious beginners to those more advanced. From how to sit on the cushion to watching thoughts arise…
PHAKCHOK RINPOCHE IN COUNTY Guru, Followers Mark Retreat House’s 10th Phakchok Rinpoche, the direct descendant of Taklung Kagyu, founder of Tibetan Buddhism, ministers to his followers this afternoon at his Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Meditation Center on Glimmerglen Road, outside of Cooperstown, at an open house marking the 10th anniversary of the retreat house’s founding. The guru’s wife, Khandrola, is to his right; translator Oriane LaVole, to his left. The weekend-long celebration included local followers, as well as Tibetans from a…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for FRIDAY, JULY 13 Preview The 83rd National Juried Art Show PREVIEW PARTY – 5 – 7 p.m. First look at 83rd Annual National Juried Art Exhibition and awards ceremony for CAA scholarship winners. Cooperstown Village Library. 607-547-9777 or visit www.cooperstownart.com FAMILY FRIDAY – 7 – 8 p.m. Get out with the Family, participate in family obstacle course fun including tug-o-war, crawling, hurtles and more! 1 adult to 2 children please. Cost, $8/guest accompanied by a member. Green Space, Oneonta…
County Buddhist Center Raises Funds For Nepal Quake Victims COOPERSTOWN – Rangjung Yeshe Gomde‘s website has links for people to donate to the monasteries of the Rinpoche family, who are aiding recovery efforts by providing healthcare and shelter throughout Nepal after the devastating earthquake on Saturday, April 25. Phakchok Rinpoche founded the Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Meditation Center in 2009, at 412 Glimmerglen Road, outside Cooperstown, and returns yearly to teach. In 2012, his father, Choklin Rinpoche visited and performed a “Fire Offering” to bring…