Event Series Buddha Amitabha Practice

Buddha Amitabha Practice

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

In this practice one visualizes Amitabha and his retinue and recites his six  syllable mantra. Through this practice we purify our obscurations and accumulate merit and wisdom while cultivating the causes […]

Event Series Ngondro Practice

Ngondro Practice

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

On Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome.

Roots of Mindfulness with Khenmo Konchog Nyima Drolma

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

HH Drikung Chetsang Rinpoche encouraged us to look to the sutras for the direct words of the Buddha in his advice for 21st Century practitioners. In the sutras we find […]

Beginner’s Buddhism

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

We are fortunate to have our teacher Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche offer these teachings and participate in the discussion when available. When Khenpo is unable to attend a senior student will […]

Event Series Buddha Amitabha Practice

Buddha Amitabha Practice

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

1st Sunday of the each month In this practice one visualizes Amitabha and his retinue and recites his six syllable mantra. Through this practice we purify our obscurations and accumulate […]

Buddhist and Western Concepts Study Group

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Reconciling Buddhist ideas and concepts about the body, mind, and universe with Western knowledge.

Shamatha/Vipshayana 2 day retreat

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Khenpo will lead a 2 day practice retreat on shamatha/vipshayana meditation. This retreat will include instructions, group practice sessions, and time for individual feedback from Khenpo. Students may either stay […]

Journey to India -The 800th Year Celebration

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Join us in a welcoming Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche back to Dayton after his recent travels to Hong Kong, India and Nepal. This evening Khenpo will share his journey to India and […]

The 4 Dharmas and Abandoning the Faults of the Vessel

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will begin a 7 month course of teaching of his commentary on Jigten Sumgon’s Essence of Mahayana. This text presents […]

Buddhist and Western Concepts Study Group

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Reconciling Buddhist ideas and concepts about the body, mind, and universe with Western knowledge.

Great Drikung Phowa Practice, “The Standing Blade of Grass”

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

The Phowa practice is the most direct and quickest method by which one may be assured of a positive rebirth and possible enlightenment at the time of death. Join us […]

Refuge Shakyamuni Buddha Empowerment

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm Khenpo will continue the presentation of the Essence of Mahayana with teachings on refuge. He will confer the vows of refuge and explain […]

Bodhicitta and Bodhisattva Vows

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will continue his presentation of The Essence of Mahayana by explaining the cultivation of Bodhicitta, the mind of enlightenment. Bodhicitta […]

Buddhist and Western Concepts Study Group

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Reconciling Buddhist ideas and concepts about the body, mind, and universe with Western knowledge.

Phowa Practice

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

The Phowa practice is the most direct and quickest method by which one may be assured of a positive rebirth and possible enlightenment at the time of death. During this […]

Empowerment and Samaya / Tara Empowerment

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm The Essence of Mahayana teachings continue with a presentation of the Vajrayana or tantric vehicle. Khenpo will explain the key points common to […]

Event Series Sivananda Yoga

Sivananda Yoga

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Simplify, Reset, and Reconnect with Yourself ... thru the practice of Sivanada yoga. The instruction of Sivanada yoga has made the yogic teachings understandable and available to all by simplifying them […]

Buddhist and Western Concepts Study Group

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Reconciling Buddhist ideas and concepts about the body, mind, and universe with Western knowledge.