| Sitting meditation is just the beginning of a spiritual journey of self-discovery that allows us to change our hearts for the better.
Lama Karma Drodhul, a Tibetan Buddhist teacher and past president of our “home” monastery, Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, will show us ways we can use meditation to liberate ourselves from negative patterns, confusion, and mental afflictions.
He will teach on the topics of:
On Friday night Aug. 19, the public talk introduces the role of mindfulness in making meaningful changes in our lives.
On Saturday and Sunday Aug. 20 and 21st,, Lama Karma will teach progressive workshops that will focus on methods of self-liberation meditation.
Lama Karma Drodhul Lama Karma is a Tibetan Buddhist teacher and past president of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Monastery in Woodstock, NY. He also is the nephew of KTD’s first Abbot, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, and assisted Khenpo Rinpoche at KTD. As a youth, Lama Karma excelled in all aspects of dharma study at Thrangu Monastery and Thrangu Rinpoche sent him to the United States. to deepen his understanding of the dharma under the tutelage of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. In March 2004, Lama Karma completed his first, and in February 2008 his second, traditional three-year, three-month retreat under Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche at Karme Ling Retreat Center. He has traveled to centers throughout North and South America to teach for the past 10 years. He is the author of Amrita of Eloquence: A Biography of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche and Siddhas of Ga: Remembered by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. He was appointed as the president of KTD by H.H Karmapa in September of 2018 and completed his term in September 2021. |
Schedule Details:
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
| Public Talk: The Everyday Wisdom of Meditation, Part One | Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 | 7 p.m. | Columbus KTC
645 W. Rich St. Columbus, OH 43215
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| The Everyday Wisdom of Meditation, Part Two | Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 | |
| Refuge Ceremony followed by the Medicine Buddha empowerment (refuge required for the empowerment) and
Reading Transmissions for KTC puja practices. |
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.. | |
| The Everyday Wisdom of Meditation, Part Three | Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 | Columbus KTC
645 W. Rich St. Columbus, OH 43215 |
| The Everyday Wisdom of Meditation, Part Four | Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m |
Suggested Donation Amounts:
| Event | Member | Non- Member | Sponsor |
| Friday Night Public Talk Only | $7.00 | $7.00 | Included |
| All Four Workshops (Includes Friday Public Talk) | $60.00 | $75.00 | $125.00 or higher |
| Individual Workshop Sessions | $20.00 | $25.00 | Included |
| Empowerment (Separate ticket) | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Refuge Ceremony | No fee | No fee | No fee |
