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SUMMARY:Lama Karma Drodhul July 17-19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lama Karma Drodhul\, from our parent monastery Karma Triyana Dharmachakra\, will be visiting the Ann Arbor KTC July 17-19 to give teachings\, Refuge and Amitabha Empowerment. \nWe will be sharing some of the events over Zoom. \nClick on the individual events for more details. \nLama Karma Drodhul\, born in 1974 in Eastern Tibet\, became a monk at Thrangu Monastery at the age of twelve and after attending shedra (monastic college)\, received full ordination at the age of twenty. He came to the United States in 1997 and was his uncle\, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s\, attendant since then until Khenpo Rinpoche’s passing away in 2019. He has completed two three-year retreats under Khenpo Rinpoche and is now co-retreat master at the Karme Ling Retreat Center in Delhi\, New York. \nLama Karma travels widely and brings a warm\, energetic vibrancy to his teaching and guidance of students. He is based at KTD in Woodstock\, New York. Lama Karma Drodul is a skilled writer in classical Tibetan. His published books include Amrita of Eloquence: A Biography of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche and Siddhas of Ga. \nFor questions\, please contact our president\, William “Yeshe” Soergel:\nwilliamsoergel@gmail.com\n443-776-0872
URL:https://annarborktc.org/event/lama-karma-drodhul-july-17-19-2026/
LOCATION:Ann Arbor KTC\, 614 Miner St.\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Public Talk -- The Role of Diet in Physical and Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Lama Karma will give advice on how what we eat can improve our well-being and health. \nFree — Donations accepted \nFor questions\, please contact our president\, William “Yeshe” Soergel:\nwilliamsoergel@gmail.com\n443-776-0872
URL:https://annarborktc.org/event/free-public-talk-the-role-of-diet-in-physical-and-mental-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T100000
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SUMMARY:Teaching on Milarepa's Song of Six Perfections
DESCRIPTION:Lama Karma will give teachings on Tibet’s famous Yogin\, Milarepa’s gur or doha (spiritual song of accomplishment) on a bodhisattva’s six perfections\, the transcendent qualities of a Bodhisattva. \nThere will also be opportunities for participants to ask questions and discuss their insights. \nAll are welcome. \nThe suggested donation is $25 per session or $75 for the weekend. \nNo one will be turned away for lack of funds \nFor questions\, please contact our president\, William “Yeshe” Soergel:\nwilliamsoergel@gmail.com\n443-776-0872
URL:https://annarborktc.org/event/teaching-on-milarepas-song-of-six-perfections/2026-07-18/
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SUMMARY:Amitabha Empowerment and Refuge Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Lama Karma will be offering Refuge\, the first step in committing to the Buddhist path\, and the Empowerment of Amitabha Buddha\, the Buddha of Boundless Light. \nRefuge is required to receive the empowerment. \nIt is traditional to offer a contribution to the Lama after the ceremony. \nFor questions\, please contact our president\, William “Yeshe” Soergel:\nwilliamsoergel@gmail.com\n443-776-0872
URL:https://annarborktc.org/event/amitabha-empowerment-and-refuge-ceremony/
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SUMMARY:Teaching on Milarepa's Song of Six Perfections
DESCRIPTION:Lama Karma will give teachings on Tibet’s famous Yogin\, Milarepa’s gur or doha (spiritual song of accomplishment) on a bodhisattva’s six perfections\, the transcendent qualities of a Bodhisattva. \nThere will also be opportunities for participants to ask questions and discuss their insights. \nAll are welcome. \nThe suggested donation is $25 per session or $75 for the weekend. \nNo one will be turned away for lack of funds \nFor questions\, please contact our president\, William “Yeshe” Soergel:\nwilliamsoergel@gmail.com\n443-776-0872
URL:https://annarborktc.org/event/teaching-on-milarepas-song-of-six-perfections/2026-07-19/
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Wednesday evening meeting provides group practice and discussion that will be meaningful to students at every level. The content of each meeting will be informed by the interests of the participants. \nShort prayers will be recited in English at the beginning and end of each session\, and participants are encouraged to share their questions\, reactions\, and experiences with the group. \nFree\, everyone is welcome. \nOr join us on Zoom:\nMeeting ID: 661 658 7090\nPasscode: AAKTC \nTo connect to Zoom by phone: \nUse the Meeting ID above and the numeric passcode below:\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\nPasscode: 866379 \nThese are the opening and closing prayers in PDF format:\nRefuge and 4 Immeasurables\nDedication and Aspiration
URL:https://annarborktc.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-2/2026-07-22/
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SUMMARY:Chenrezig / Amitabha Sadhanas
DESCRIPTION:On the second and fourth Sundays we chant the Chenrezig and Amitabha Sadhanas\nOn the fourth Sunday we chant in English. \nSadhana practice includes meditation\, chanting and mantra recitation. Texts are provided and everyone is welcome. \nSee our regular schedule for more information. \nFree\, donations welcome. \nOr join us on Zoom:\nMeeting ID: 661 658 7090\nPasscode: AAKTC \nTo connect to Zoom by phone:\nUse the Meeting ID above and the numeric passcode below:\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\nPasscode: 866379 \nThe text of the sadhana is available here:\nChenrezik Amitabha Text
URL:https://annarborktc.org/event/chenrezig-amitabha-sadhanas-2-2/2026-07-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T200000
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Wednesday evening meeting provides group practice and discussion that will be meaningful to students at every level. The content of each meeting will be informed by the interests of the participants. \nShort prayers will be recited in English at the beginning and end of each session\, and participants are encouraged to share their questions\, reactions\, and experiences with the group. \nFree\, everyone is welcome. \nOr join us on Zoom:\nMeeting ID: 661 658 7090\nPasscode: AAKTC \nTo connect to Zoom by phone: \nUse the Meeting ID above and the numeric passcode below:\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\nPasscode: 866379 \nThese are the opening and closing prayers in PDF format:\nRefuge and 4 Immeasurables\nDedication and Aspiration
URL:https://annarborktc.org/event/meditation-and-discussion-2/2026-07-29/
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