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ABOUT US |
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The center is formed in order to facilitate the practice and teachings of Tibetan Buddhism in accordance with the tradition of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage. In this regard, we acknowledge the ecclesiastic authority of the Drikung Kyabgons, Chetsang Rinpoche and Chungtsang Rinpoche. The Center is incorporated for exclusively religious purposes such as, but not limited to
· Providing an opportunity for people to hear the Buddha’s authentic teaching. · Facilitating contemplation of the Dharma. · Aiding practitioners in their development of wisdom and compassion through meditation. · Supporting a community dedicated to living by Buddhist moral standards. · Promoting the spiritual welfare of all beings. · Generally doing all acts necessary or expedient in connection with these purposes as permitted by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
From the preamble of Ratna Shri Sangha Circle’s bylaws |
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MISSION STATEMENT |
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For a clear understanding of basic Buddhist philosophic principals, we have provided some information for you, in pdf format
BASIC TEACHINGS * By Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
FOUNDATION TEACHINGS By Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
Mahamudra Teachings * By H. E. Garchen Rinpoche
* These are transcriptions of public Lectures given by a Buddhist master for whom English is a 2nd language. |