DRIKUNG DZOGCHEN
COMMUNITY ARIZONA
The Drikung Dzogchen Community of Arizona was created
in Tucson by the Ven. Ontul Rinpoche during Shitro and Yangzab empowerments
and teachings that took place during 2000 and 2001. A group of students
has been regularly practicing under Rinpoche's guidance, focusing on the
Yangzab cycle and learning about Rimey style Buddhism. Ontul Rinpoche appointed
Lewis
Humphreys as coordinator of DDC Arizona in September 2003, and he remains
the local point of contact. There is a growing Sangha of devoted Vajrayana
students who meet regularly to practice and share thoughts regarding their
experience of the Dharma and wonder at the countless blessings bestowed
by these precious teachings. We are currently receiving instruction from
Ontul
Rinpoche (Ontul means elder bro) and
Chung Thupten
Nyingpo Rinpoche (Chung means younger bro).
Our weekly meeting often begins with a brief teaching
led by Cliff Leftwich of Dharmakirti
College, followed by 'Nine Round Breath', and 'Om Ah Hung' purification
practice. We then formally practice one of the Sadhana's for which the
group has received an empowerment and instruction. We have a warm and collegial
group who welcome interested students.
For more information, kindly contact us at ddcarizona@yahoo.com
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