 Chicago Ratna Shri is excited to announce our Third Annual Saga Dawa teachings! Please register now, as space is limited. To register, email ratnachi@hotmail.com and let us know what day(s) you plan to attend. Also, we are always looking for volunteers. This is a great way to connect with the sangha and accumulate merit. If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know.
June 18-23 Drupon Rinchen Dorjee will be teaching on the Cindha Mani text at Chicago Ratna Shri. The Cindha Mani is a "heart jewel" text that covers samsara and nirvana, 5-fold Mahamudra, Hinayana, Mahayana, and the 4 tantras. The teachings are from Lord Jigten Sumgon with commentary by his attendant Rinchen Trakpa.
Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19
10am-12pm Cindha Mani Teachings with Drupon
12-2pm Lunch Break
2-5pm Teachings
Monday-Thursday, June 20-23
2-5pm Teachings and Meditation
5-7pm Meal Break
7-9pm Teachings and Meditation
Location:
Chicago Ratna Shri
5337 W. Cullom Ave.
Chicago, IL 60641
June 25-26 we are very fortunate to welcome Garchen Rinpoche. Rinpoche will be giving the rare and special Yangzab Shitro empowerment, along with Bodhicitta and Bardo teachings. The retreat will conclude with a Lama Chopa Tsok on Sunday, June 26th. The weekend teachings with Garchen Rinpoche will be held at Chicago KTC.
Saturday, June 25
9am-12pm Bodhichitta Teachings
12-2pm Lunch Break
2-5pm Yangzab Shitro Empowerment (100 peaceful and wrathful deities of the Bardo)
Sunday, June 26
9am-12pm Bardo Teachings
12-2pm Lunch Break
2-4pm Bardo Teachings
4pm Lama Chopa Tsok
Location
Chicago KTC
2100 S. Central Ave.
Cicero, IL 60804
Suggested donation for teachings: June 18 through June 23 - $20 each day ($120). June 25 and 26 - $65 each day ($130).
All donations help to establish a firm foundation for the practice of Tibetan Buddhism in the Drikung Kagyu tradition in Chicago and the presence of our revered teacher. For more information, contact ratnachi@hotmail.com or phone Bill at 312.933.6824. | 
