The Buddha Path

Our text, The Buddha Path, written by H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, is a concise practice manual containing the entire vast range of teachings found within the Dzogchen Lineage of Buddhism.The Buddha Path is the main practice text used daily by all English speaking Sanghas within the Dzogchen Shri Singha International organization. It has been translated into Mandarin, German, and Russian, with Japanese, Finnish, Dutch and Spanish translations currently underway.

The benefits of the book itself are many. By receiving the knowledge and blessings contained in The Buddha Path, you awaken wisdom and attain true freedom. Taken to heart, these practices will lead you to a life of love and joy, and an indestructible inner peace composed of wisdom and compassion. Generating pure aspiration and unconditional love, you will be able to extend healing blessings and absolute peace to the entire world.

Specifically, this book provides training in the following eight main practices of the outer, inner, secret and absolute teachings contained in the Dzogchen Lineage of the Buddha:

• Generating pure motivation, known as Bodhicitta

• Recognizing the intrinsic Buddha Nature of all sentient beings

• Maintaining the wisdom view

• Developing compassionate meditation

• Practicing loving actions

• Attaining the result – the Enlightenment of the Buddha

• Benefiting all beings with the spontaneous activity of the Buddha

• Preserving the authenticity of Dharma lineages

In Rinpoche’s own words: “This book is a window upon the Buddhadharma and a door to Enlightenment. First, in order for practitioners to authentically practice this book, it is necessary that they receive direct transmission of these teachings from a qualified Dzogchen master. One must also have the firm intention to improve one’s own mind by increasing positive thinking while decreasing negative thinking and emotions. Without this intention, there is no basis for the practice of the Dharma. With this pure intention, the continuous and diligent practice of the teachings in this book will definitely improve your mind. Engaging in these powerful Dharma practices with devotion, your good thoughts will continually increase. The practice will change your life, causing you to radiate peace to others. It will transform worry into joy, fear into peace, anger into compassion, suffering into happiness, jealousy into love, and ignorance into wisdom. You will attain Buddhahood in one lifetime.”

Consult our practice/teaching schedule here.

Week of Oct 21, 2018

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Andrew Morse

The Portland Dharma Center offers public teachings of Buddhist fundamentals five days a week. Topics include The Four Noble Truths, Who Am I?, What is My Nature?, How Do Things Work?, and Creating World Peace. Students and practitioners of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome. Our teachers have the training and the teachings to help you increase your happiness and decrease your suffering for the benefit of all beings. We invite you to join us for a brand new year.

Our entrance is on the back of the building, off of the gravel parking lot. Please contact us with any questions.

Portland Dharma Center
4614 SW Vermont St
Portland, OR 97214

***Our Special Teachings page can be found here.

Sunday Buddha Path Practice
Sunday, Oct 21, 2018
2:00 to 3:00 pm

Each Sunday we practice at least one of the sadhanas from The Buddha Path. Sessions include commentary and instruction. This week we are doing Bodhicitta Practice. Texts, cushions, and tea are provided. Everyone is welcome to stay afterwards for Q&A.

Christine is an authorized Dharma Teacher of the Buddha Path under the guidance of H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche.

Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers
Monday, Oct 22, 2018
7:00 to 7:30pm

Buddhism 101 includes teachings specifically for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching.
All materials are provided.

immediatlely followed by:

Practicing the Buddha Path
7:30 to 8:45 pm

Carrie Ure teaches Buddhist View and Fundamentals, with group practice as part of the teaching. Books, cushions and tea provided. Teachings are given free of charge and donations are accepted to help maintain the Portland Dharma Center.

Carrie Ure is a DSSP Director and authorized Dharma Teacher of the Buddha Path under the guidance of H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche.

Practicing Buddhism
Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018
7:30 to 8:45 pm

Devi Anderson continues the Tuesday series on the fundamentals of practicing The Buddha Path. Teachings are given free of charge and donations are accepted to help maintain the Portland Dharma Center.

Devi Anderson is a DSSP Director and authorized Dharma Teacher of the Buddha Path under the guidance of H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche.

Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers
Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018
7:00 to 7:30pm

immediately followed by:

Fundamentals of Buddhist View
7:30 to 8:45 pm

Rodney Yoder continues our Wednesday series of teachings on Buddhist fundamental principles. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. While teachings are given free of charge, donations are accepted to help maintain the Portland Dharma Center.

Rodney Yoder is a DSSP Director and authorized Dharma Teacher of the Buddha Path under the guidance of H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche.

Deepening Understanding of Buddhist View
Thursday, Oct 25, 2018
7:30 to 8:45 pm

Tim Ros continues his Thursday series of teachings which delve deeper into Buddhist view and philosophy. Teachings are given free of charge and donations are accepted to help maintain the Portland Dharma Center.

Thursday teachings are recommended for those with at least one year of beginning teachings or one seasonal retreat.

Tim Ros is a DSSP Director and authorized Dharma Teacher of the Buddha Path under the guidance of H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche.

NEW PROGRAM: Dharma Discussion
Friday, Oct 26, 2018
7:15 – 8:45 PM

This is a new program at the PDC, where we offer a place where participants can gather to share their thoughts and questions in a welcoming and compassionate setting. The discussion occurs under the guidance of a trained and accredited Dzogchen Buddha Path teacher. The session combines dharma practice along with the discussion. All materials are provided.

Teacher: Karen Michalski (for Kathy Murphy)

Dzogchen Shri Singha of Portland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates solely through the generosity and support of sangha. We request a $5 donation for attending our weekly teachings to support the dharma center. The teachings are offered free of charge; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

	October 2018
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers October 1, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers October 1, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path October 1, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, United States Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice and teachings guided by DSSP teacher Carrie Ure and sangha volunteers. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com See more details Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path October 1, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, United States Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice and teachings guided by DSSP teacher Carrie Ure and sangha volunteers. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com See more details • • • •	2 Practicing Buddhism Practicing Buddhism October 2, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •	3 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers October 3, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths October 3, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Series of teachings on the Buddhist Fundamentals as taught by Buddha Shakyamuni in the Four Noble Truths of the Enlightened taught by DSSP dharma teacher Rodney Yoder. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com. See more details • •	4 Deepening Buddhist View Deepening Buddhist View October 4, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •	5	6	7 Sunday Buddha Path Practice Sunday Buddha Path Practice October 7, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •
8 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers October 8, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers October 8, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path October 8, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, United States Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice and teachings guided by DSSP teacher Carrie Ure and sangha volunteers. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com See more details Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path October 8, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, United States Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice and teachings guided by DSSP teacher Carrie Ure and sangha volunteers. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com See more details • • • •	9 Practicing Buddhism Practicing Buddhism October 9, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •	10 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers October 10, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths October 10, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Series of teachings on the Buddhist Fundamentals as taught by Buddha Shakyamuni in the Four Noble Truths of the Enlightened taught by DSSP dharma teacher Rodney Yoder. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com. See more details • •	11 Deepening Buddhist View Deepening Buddhist View October 11, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •	12 Dharma Discussion Group Dharma Discussion Group October 12, 2018 @ 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •	13	14 Sunday Buddha Path Practice Sunday Buddha Path Practice October 14, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •
15 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers October 15, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path October 15, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, United States Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice and teachings guided by DSSP teacher Carrie Ure and sangha volunteers. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com See more details • •	16 Practicing Buddhism Practicing Buddhism October 16, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •	17 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers October 17, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths October 17, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Series of teachings on the Buddhist Fundamentals as taught by Buddha Shakyamuni in the Four Noble Truths of the Enlightened taught by DSSP dharma teacher Rodney Yoder. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com. See more details • •	18 Deepening Buddhist View Deepening Buddhist View October 18, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •	19 Dharma Discussion Group Dharma Discussion Group October 19, 2018 @ 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •	20 Game Night Game Night October 20, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Portland Dharma Center See more details •	21 Sunday Buddha Path Practice Sunday Buddha Path Practice October 21, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •
22 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers October 22, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path October 22, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, United States Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice and teachings guided by DSSP teacher Carrie Ure and sangha volunteers. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com See more details • •	23 Practicing Buddhism Practicing Buddhism October 23, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •	24 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers October 24, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths October 24, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Series of teachings on the Buddhist Fundamentals as taught by Buddha Shakyamuni in the Four Noble Truths of the Enlightened taught by DSSP dharma teacher Rodney Yoder. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com. See more details • •	25 Deepening Buddhist View Deepening Buddhist View October 25, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •	26 Dharma Discussion Group Dharma Discussion Group October 26, 2018 @ 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •	27	28 Sunday Buddha Path Practice Sunday Buddha Path Practice October 28, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •
29 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers October 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path Learning, Contemplating and Meditating The Buddha Path October 29, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR, United States Weekly Buddha Path meditation practice and teachings guided by DSSP teacher Carrie Ure and sangha volunteers. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com See more details • •	30 Practicing Buddhism Practicing Buddhism October 30, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Portland Dharma Center, 1054, 1054, 4614 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219, USA See more details •	31 Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers Buddhism 101: Orientation for Newcomers October 31, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 4614 SW Vermont St Portland, OR, United States We are proud to offer teachings exclusively for those who are new to, and curious about, Buddhism as well as those who are new to our dharma center. This is a thirty minute orientation to cover a few basics of Buddhist View and fundamentals relevant to the teaching that follows. After Orientation, everyone is welcome to stay for the regularly scheduled teaching. See more details Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths Fundamentals of the Four Noble Truths October 31, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm Portland Dharma Center 4614 Southwest Vermont Street, Portland, OR, United States Series of teachings on the Buddhist Fundamentals as taught by Buddha Shakyamuni in the Four Noble Truths of the Enlightened taught by DSSP dharma teacher Rodney Yoder. Everyone is invited to attend and participate. Texts and cushions are provided. $5 suggested donation for non-members. No one turned away for lack of funds. More information at www.wayoftruehappiness.com. See more details • •

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