MISSION STATEMENT
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 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.
ABOUT BUDDHISM
For a clear understanding of basic Buddhist principals, we have provided some information for you in pdf format.
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BASIC TEACHINGS *
By Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
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FOUNDATION TEACHINGS
By Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
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Mahamudra Teachings *
By H. E. Garchen Rinpoche
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* These are transcriptions of public lectures given by a Buddhist master.
