Lama Kathy’s Dharma Blog: Shrines of the Times!

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If you’re a keen observer of KTC’s building, you might have noticed the blue tape on the floor in front of the shrine room recently. It’s not an artistic statement or a mistake: our designers are planning KTC’s new shrine.

The beautiful displays you’ve seen blossoming at the front of the KTC Shrine Room are just a precursor to what we hope will be an equally stunning set of cabinets to house our incredible statuary – ¾ life-size Chenrezig and Tara statues and a larger-than-life representation of the Buddha in the form of Lord Vajradhara, origin of the Mahamudra Lineage.

It will be months before we start raising funds to build the shrine, and probably a year or more before it’s completed, but recently activity in the shrine sphere has been picking up steam:

  • Lama Karma Drodhul gave us his set of temple-sized Kangyur texts – the 100+ volume set of the Buddha’s scriptures.
  • At Lama Karma Lodro’s urging, the six Kagyu Lineage Forefather statues (part of the set that includes Lord Vajradhara) have been brought to Columbus from their temporary home at the Karme Ling Three-Year Retreat Center in New York.
  • Our cabinet design team recently staged a “mock-up” test with large pieces of cardboard to “test” the appearance and size of the cabinets in the east alcove.

Meanwhile, in the Manjushri Library, our shrine to the Bodhisattva of Wisdom is slowly being assembled – the cabinet and temporary scroll painting have been put in place; next step is to decorate the shrine and locate a large Manjushri statue to bless the space.

Keep the prayers coming – we will need lots of positive vibes to urge these plans to their completion. Watch this space for updates – and may all beings benefit!

–              Lama Kathy

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KTC Prayer Flags Return!

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Through the hard work and assistance of Chuck Drake, friend Tom, and David Weaver, our missing prayer flags have been replaced and are bringing blessings to the neighborhood again. Dedicating the merit – and may all beings benefit!
– Want to sponsor our prayer flags? Write to Lama Kathy at lamakathy@columbusktc.org

Happy New Beginnings: Lama Kathy’s Dharma Blog Returns!

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Hello, Dharma family! It’s been a while since we talked – there was this Buddhist center that needed to rebuilt, and the KTC leadership board was working overtime on the […]

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Kimoodo Tai Chi Classes at KTC

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Sangha member and Grandmaster Tim Stanforth will now offer Kimoodo Tai Chi classes at KTC on an ongoing, regular basis.

These classes are held on most Saturdays from 4pm until 5pm in the downstairs classroom.

Proceeds from these classes benefit Columbus KTC.

 

To sign up, find out more, or verify that a class will be held, please email Grandmaster Tim Stanforth at zenrchi@yahoo.com.

 

Grandmaster Tim holds an 8th Dan Black Belt from the Oriental Martial Arts College. His students have accomplished over 80 black belts.

Kimoodo is a healing martial art that uses a combination of ‘power breathing,’ ‘power stretching,’ and ‘power mind.’

The discipline is considered to be a combination of yoga and tai chi and is based on Taekwondo.

KTC Board Election 2024

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Congratulations to Bethany Dwinnell, Amanda Nordhof, and Steve Thaxton, who were elected Sunday, January 14, 2024, to the positions of treasurer, member-at-large, and assistant director, respectively. They will be sworn in and begin their new terms during our upcoming Losar Sunday celebration, Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Thank you to all who attended the election or sent their votes in electronically. Please wish congratulations to Bethany, Amanda, and Steve the next time you see them, and please wish a big thank you to outgoing board members Rebecca Worthington and John Bova for their recent service!

KTC Children’s Program

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The KTC Children’s program will meet on the first and third Sunday of the month October through December. Here is the October sign-up link. The program runs from 11:30 -12:30 and children ages 5 – 12 can participate. We will be able to expand this program as we get more volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact kids@columbusktc.org.

Children’s Group Signup

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The first Columbus KTC Children’s class will start on September 17th. Children ages 5-10 are welcome to attend on September 17th from 11:30-12:30 while their guardians attend adult programming. There will be a Buddhist-themed storytime, craft, and mindfulness practice.
If you’re interested in volunteering or have questions, please email kids@columbusktc.org. 

Small-Group Interviews with Lama Tobden

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In order to allow students to have more time with Lama Tobden, a limited number of small-group interviews may be available. Students would meet with Lama Tobden in groups of five for twenty minutes. Each student in the group would be invited to ask one question.
Sign-ups for interviews are being taken on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to join one of the possible small group interview sessions, please sign-up here. Probable location of interviews to be Children’s Room downstairs at KTC. Plan to arrive on time there for your scheduled interview slot unless notified otherwise.
There are currently three small group time slots available:
  • Group One: 9am to 9:20 on Saturday, Aug 26
  • Group Two: 9:20am to 9:40am on Saturday, Aug 26
  • Group Three: Group Three: (Not available at this time, but may re-open)
  • Group Four: 9:20am to 9:40am on Sunday, Aug 27
If you are unable to grab a slot, you may add your name to the waitlist for possible openings. Thank you. May all beings benefit!

Are You a Weeder? KTC Garden Team Needs YOU!

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As the summer season comes to an end, the KTC garden team is looking for a few good weeders. These are folks who enjoy getting rid of invasive plants that mess up our flowerbeds.

We have a few weeks left in weeding season, so if you’d like to assist, please contact Garden Team Lead Christopher Staron at cjstaron@gmail.com

Thanks very much!

Save the Date! Good Karma Concert

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The Good Karma Concert benefitting Columbus KTC will be held Friday, September 15th, from 6-8pm at Rambling House, 310 E Hudson Street.

All are invited to enjoy an evening of music and socializing with KTC members, friends, and family. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Columbus KTC to support ongoing free meditation instruction.