Our deepest Gratitude to
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang

for bestowing the most profound and precious Monkey Year Teachings May 13-15, 2016 here in Chicago

Our deepest Gratitude to Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee for inviting His Holiness to give these rare and precious teachings here in Chicago, we are most grateful!
Thank you to all that attended and helped out in so many ways!
We are so grateful and happy you were able to receive the Monkey Year Teachings and host such a historic event.
Will post more photos soon!
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WELCOME! 

Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha is a non-profit organization dedicated to the practice of Tibetan Buddhism as passed down in the Drikung Kagyu Lineage founded by Lord Jigten Sumgon in the 12th Century. Born in Tibet, Lord Jigten Sumgon (Rinchen Phel or Ratna Shri in Sanskrit) was an emanation of Buddha Shakyamuni and was considered to be one of the greatest disciples of Phagmo Drupa, who named him as his successor.

Founded in 1994 by the Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche, Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha has sustained itself with regular practice and teachings given by the precious lamas of the Drikung Kagyu lineage who have been invited several times yearly.
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Under the guidance of our Lama in residence, Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee , who is also the three year Retreat Master for the Garchen Buddhist Institute, we are striving to establish a strong center dedicated to serving the Chicago area as a place for teachings, practice, contemplation, and meditation.

Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee's goal is to sponsor regular weekly practice, teachings, and regular retreats. In the future we hope to establish a broader spectrum of activities to benefit both the local community and other communities worldwide.

Upcoming Events

This Weekend Precious Teachings
37 Practices of a Bodhisattva
Given by Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee
July 23-24, Saturday & Sunday
10-12pm & 2-5pm.
This weekend will be an exploration of how we might live our lives from a place of loving kindness and compassion, guided by traditional teaching on how to cultivate bodhicitta. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee will give teachings from the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva.

The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva is a text written by Ngolchu Thogme Rinpoche (1295-1369 CE) on the Mahayana path of developing bodhicitta and the joy of dedicating one's life to the benefit of others. 

Here is a direct link to the Dharma Text from Garchen Buddhist Institute Official Web Site. The Thirty-Seven Bodhisattva Practices (booklet format, in color) https://garchen.net/resources/
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Suggested Donation: Sliding scale $25-40 for each day. Your greater generosity is always appreciated. No one turned away due to lack of funds.
LAMA CHOPA & SHAMATHA MEDITATION PRACTICE |Sunday July 24 NO practice at 10:00 AM due to teachings at Sangha. 
Shamatha 'calm abiding' is also translated as ‘peacefully remaining’ or ‘tranquillity meditation’. Shama means ‘peace’, tha means ‘to dwell’ or ‘stability’. Shyi also means ‘peace’, né is ‘to abide’.

A small donation of what you can give to honor the teachings given is always appreciated. 
WEEKLY PRACTICE & TEACHINGS
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Tea & Conversation | 6:45-7:30pm
White Tara Meditation Practice | 7:30-8:30pm
All Welcome.
Suggest Donations  $1-10. 
WHERE TO FIND US 
We are located at 5337 Cullom Avenue in Chicago. Our Center is in a two-flat in the beautiful Portage Park neighborhood close to I-94.  Click on Google icon to find us on the map!
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For Public Transportation:
Please reference the CTA, Chicago Transit Authority link here for help. 
We are so thankful for your support.
 May all beings benefit! 
Please consider donating to Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha. 

We are a nonprofit 501C3 organization. Your donation helps support and preserve the teachings of the Drikung Kagyu lineage.