Events and Ceremonies

October 17 thru 30, 2008 – Salem, Oregon
All events open to the public


We are honored to have Lama Karma Namgyel offer rituals and ceremonies from the sacred traditions of the Drukpa Kagyu Buddhist lineage, which have remained in Bhutan with few outsiders ever being able to experience them. During Lama Karma’s visitation in Oregon, he will offer private healing consultations, public lectures and ceremonies. Lama Karma from Bhutan is founder, spiritual director and teacher at the Drukpa Mila Center, Colorado and the newly opened center in Salem.

Your generous financial offerings are an expression of gratitude for the Lama, his teachings and healings and to help cover the many costs incurred to make these available to you. There are suggested donations associated with these events. All are welcome. No person will be turned away for financial reasons. The Dharma teachings of the Buddha are freely offered to everyone.

For more information:
Drukpa Mila Center, Colorado - www.drukpamilacenter.com

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Welcoming Tea Ceremony & Sojong

Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 : 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 pm
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Drukpa Mila Center
872 Belmont Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
For information: Donna Selby, 503-363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Suggested Offering: $20
The tea ceremony is to welcome Venerable Lama Karma Namgyel who has just returned from personal retreat directed by HH Ngawang Tenzin Rinpoche in Bhutan. The ceremony brings auspiciousness to the upcoming events, purification, removal of obstacles, and blessings for all who attend. Following the Tea Ceremony, Lama Karma Namgyel will speak about his retreat and give blessings to all who attend.
Please bring food offering for the shrine, which will be shared after the Sojong ceremony.
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What is the meaning of having a teacher?

Saturday, October 18, 2008 : 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Drukpa Mila Center
872 Belmont Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
For information: Donna Selby, 503-363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Suggested Offering: $20
Ven. Lama Karma will talk about the meaning of having a teacher; what draws a person to a teacher; and the importance of having a teacher. He will discuss the teacher-student responsibility and appropriate interactions between them; the benefits, challenges, dos and don’ts.
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Buddha of Compassion Teaching; Meditation and Tsok

Sunday, October 19, 2008 : 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Drukpa Mila Center
872 Belmont Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
For information: Donna Selby, 503-363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Suggested Offering: $20
Lama Karma will give teachings on Chenrezig ‘Buddha of Compassion’ (long form) meditation and visualization. Lama will speak about Chenrezig and his message of love and compassion; his ability to provide comfort and healing during times of suffering. Lama will lead us in chanting the Chenrezig mantra for the benefit of all sentient beings. *Please bring food offering for the shrine, which will be shared after the Tsok ceremony.
Text is available to purchase.
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Mahamudra Ngondro Preliminary Teaching, Part 1

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 : 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Drukpa Mila Center
872 Belmont Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301
For information: Donna Selby, (503) 363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Suggested Offering: $20
Preliminary Teaching is a foundation practice, which is common in Vajrayana Buddhism. The outer preliminaries include the refuge in the triple gems. The inner preliminaries cover the Bodhicitta and its skillful means of accumulating merit to pacify obstacles in the path. The secret preliminaries cover the purification of karma through the practice of Vajrasattva.
Text is available to purchase.
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Mahamudra Ngondro Preliminary Teaching, Part 2

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 : 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Drukpa Mila Center
872 Belmont Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301
For information: Donna Selby, 503-363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Suggested Offering: $20
Mahamudra in Sanskrit is known as the ‘great seal of non-duality’, a tantric Buddhist method to realize the nature of the mind. This mediation practice will help purify the practitioner’s karma, generate wisdom, and blessing. The profound preliminaries embody the Guru Yoga and unite the wisdom mind of the Guru with one’s own mind. This is the most essential practice that is a beginning and a complete path for any individual to reach full enlightenment. Ven. Lama Karma will be happy to answer any questions on the Vajrasattva practice.
Text is available to purchase.
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Dakini Day and Recitation of Guru Rinpoche’s Mantra

Thursday, October 23, 2008 : 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Drukpa Mila Center
872 Belmont Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301
For information: Donna Selby, 503-363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Suggested Offering: $20
Ven. Lama Karma will talk about Guru Rinpoche’s incarnation; his life and purpose; what he brought to Buddhism. Lama Karma will conclude with recitation of Guru Rinpoche mantra and blessings.
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Buddha of Compassion Fire Ceremony

Saturday, October 25, 2008 : 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
To be announced
For information: Donna Selby, 503-363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Suggested Offering: $15
Ven. Lama Karma will officiate a Chenrezig ‘Buddha of Compassion’ Fire Ceremony. The Fire Ceremony is a sacred ritual in Vajrayana Buddhist practice. For Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, the power and inspiration of the ceremony is dedicated to world peace and the spiritual advancement and benefit of all beings.
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A Sangay Khandu Film Production: Tharchin: The Liberated

Saturday, October 25, 2008 : 5:00 p.m.
The Movement Center (formally known as Nityananda Institute)
1025 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97232
For information: 503-231-0383
Suggested Offering: $10
Nominated for “Best Film of the Year” by the Bhutanese Film Industry! This new film from Bhutan is based on a mother’s dying wish for her two sons. These brothers work to fulfill their mother’s last request for each of them. One chooses the modern life of attaining a university degree abroad and embracing a contemporary lifestyle in Bhutan, while the other brother becomes a traditional monk. Both seek happiness – will either experience it?

This unique film, produced and directed in Bhutan, provides special insight into Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage that has been largely unknown to the world. Sangay Khandu, Lama Karma Namgyel’s brother is among the first generation of Bhutanese filmmakers.
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Drukpa Mila Shrine Room Statue Consecration & Potluck Dinner

Sunday, October 26, 2008 : 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Statue consecration) & 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Potluck)
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Drukpa Mila Center
872 Belmont Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301
For information: Donna Selby, 503-363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Potluck: Bring your favorite potluck dish to share
According to Buddhism, when a statue is to be consecrated for a shrine, it is important for it to be filled with mantras, incense, special herbs and items such as precious stones or jewelry. This process will empower the statues in our shrine room. Lama Karma will guide us in mantra preparation, recitation, and meditative silence.
Consecration is for Drukpa Mila Shrine room statues only - not personal statues.
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Mahakala Day

Monday, October 27, 2008 : 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Drukpa Mila Center
872 Belmont Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301
For information: Donna Selby, 503-363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Suggested Offering: $20
Lama karma will perform the ritual of Mahakala whose purpose is to help overcome obstacles and who offers psychological transformation on the path to enlightenment.
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Commentary on Buddha Nature

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 : 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Drukpa Mila Center
872 Belmont Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301
For information: Donna Selby, 503-363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Suggested Offering: $20
Today we are celebrating New Moon day and Thousand Buddha Day. Ven. Lama Karma will talk on Buddha Nature, which is the potential in every sentient being. This nature pervades every being but is dormant or obscured because of our habitual tendencies and karma. This teaching is the ultimate teaching of the Buddha, which belongs to the third turning of the wheel of the dharma.
Please bring food offering for the shrine, which will be shared after the Tsok ceremony.
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Green Tara Teaching and Meditation Practice

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 : 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Drukpa Mila Center
872 Belmont Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301
For information: Donna Selby, 503-363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Suggested Offering: $20
According teachings in Tibetan Buddhism, Green Tara manifests as enlightened activity with all the qualities to alleviate suffering, bring blessings of abundance and prosperity, and shine rays of love to all sentient beings. Ven. Lama Karma will explain Green Tara, her mantra and benefits that are received when chanting the mantra.
Text is available to purchase
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Foundational Principles of Humanity

Thursday, October 30, 2008 : 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Drukpa Mila Center
872 Belmont Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301
For information: Donna Selby, 503-363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Suggested Offering: $20
Lama Karma will discuss love, compassion, and the wish to be happy which we all share. He will speak about the law of karma as it relates to our choice of actions. He will speak on the subject of interconnectedness and an acceptance of humanity to develop a positive focus for the well being of our planet and all living things.
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No calls or visits, rest day for Lama Karma

Monday, October 20, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Lama Karma needs time to rest. We ask that there be no visitors or calls to the Sacred Design Sanctuary for Lama.
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Private Consultation and Refuge w/ Ven. Lama Karma Namgyel

Saturday, October 18, 2008 : 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 19, 2008 : 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21 2008 : 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 : 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 : 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, October 27, 2008 : 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 : 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 : 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 30, 2008 : 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
By appointment only
The Sacred Design Sanctuary
Drukpa Mila Center
872 Belmont Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97301
For information: Donna Selby, 503-363-3560 or dselbylite@earthlink.net
Suggested Offering: $50
A private consultation with Ven. Lama Karma may be scheduled to seek guidance with personal challenges, spiritual or meditation practice; or to receive a blessing. Taking refuge with Ven. Lama Karma represents a reliance on the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha on the path to enlightenment. Refuge will help to empower your meditation and spiritual practice.

Divinations - Lama Karma uses meditation, his mala, dice (if indicated), and he consults a special prayer book and Tibetan Astrological Charts. A response is given and remedies are suggested. The individual can perform some of the remedies and in some cases Lama Karma will perform the remedies.
Suggested offering - $50 for 30 minute session
Mantra Healing - Lama Karma performs a mantra over the individual. Lama then uses his mala that is empowered with healing mantras and touches part of the body that needs healing.
Suggested offering - $50 for 30-45 minute session.
Stone Mantra Healing - Lama Karma recites healing mantras while placing a heated medicine stone on problem areas of the body. The medicine stones are said to help bone diseases, joint and skin problems.
Suggested offering - $20 to $30
Om Mantra Ghee - This clarified butter has been infused with many mantras (prayers). The salve is used for skin diseases, wounds or body pain.
Suggested offering - $15
Blessed Water - Lama Karma blesses the water with a special ceremony which infuses it with healing mantras. Lama Karma will instruct you in how to use the water.
Suggested offering - $2 to $4
Buddha Statue Consecration - According to Buddhism, when a person has a statue on a shrine it is important for it to be filled with mantras, incense, special herbs and a personal item such as precious stones or jewelry. This process empowers the statue.
Suggested offering - Small statue $40; Large statue $100
Prayer Ceremony for Living and Dead - A special prayer ceremony is done by Lama Karma for those who have lost a loved one and to help the deceased in their transition.
Suggested offering - $75 to $100 for a 1 hour session
Refuge Ceremony - Taking refuge with a lama is the process of officially becoming his student thereby entering into a teacher-student relationship. Refuge represents reliance on the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha for guidance on the path to enlightenment. Refuge helps to empower your meditation and spiritual practices.
Suggested Offering - $20-$40
Animal Blessing - Lama Karma performs blessings for the general health and well being of the animal(s), as well as divinations, mantras and salves for sick or wounded animals.
Suggested offering - $20
House and Business Blessings - Lama Karma performs prayer ceremonies and offerings for clearing negativity or bringing blessings to a new home or business.
Suggested offering - $75 to $150 for a 1.5 hour session, plus reimbursement for mileage and travel time outside city limit.
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