Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesGar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program.
Gar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program.
Great Liberation by Hearing Bardo Teachingswith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Saturday January 21st & Sunday January 22nd, 202310am-12:00pm EST This weekend Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will complete the teachings from the profound book, Bardo Thodol, or Natural Liberation by Hearing in the Intermediate States (also popularly called the Tibetan Book of the Dead). In order to increase our […]
Friday, January 27th, 20239:00 pm - 11:00 pm EST Join Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche for White Tara Practice and Jangchok Ritual for the living. "Jang" means purifying "Chok" means Puja Through the blessings & power of the Three Jewels & the Karma of this purifying puja, we can benefit loved ones and those who are facing […]
January 28th & 29th, 2023 Dream yoga is a way to prepare for death, especially the luminous Bardo of dharmata, and the karmic bardo of becoming. Dream yoga is so central to the bardo teachings that the bardos themselves are referred to as "the dream at the end of time." Video Library for Dream Bardo […]
Saturday, January 28th, 20235:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST Join Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche for Amitabha Practice and Jangchok Ritual for the deceased. The Jangchok ritual connect those who have died with the blessings of Amitabha, creating the causes for a positive rebirth and the removal of obstacles at the time of death Use this form […]
January 28th & 29th, 202310:00 am - 12:00 pm EST Dream yoga is a way to prepare for death, especially the luminous Bardo of dharmata, and the karmic bardo of becoming. Dream yoga is so central to the bardo teachings that the bardos themselves are referred to as "the dream at the end of time." […]
Sunday, January 29th, 20235:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST The Lama Chopa Tsok is a complete meditation for purifying the four obscurations through receiving the four empowerments of transforming one's body, speech and mind to the pure enlightened state. Pre-registration is not required. Only click this link if you do not have the Zoom login […]
With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Saturday, February 3, 20249:00am-9:40am EST - Daily Practice 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST - Amitabha Teachings & Practice Join with our sister center, Drikung Dharma Surya, in Fairfax, VA for this weekends retreat with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche and Sangha. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will lead this profound practice to invoke the blessings of […]
With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Saturday, February 3, 20249:00am-9:40am EST - Daily Practice 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST - Amitabha Teachings & Practice Join with our sister center, Drikung Dharma Surya, in Fairfax, VA for this weekends retreat with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche and Sangha. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will lead this profound practice to invoke the blessings of […]
Great Liberation by Hearing Bardo Teachingswith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Saturday Feb. 4 & Sunday Feb. 5, 202310am-12:00pm EST On Saturday, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will bestow the Lung for the profound book, Bardo Thodol, or Natural Liberation by Hearing in the Intermediate States (also popularly called the Tibetan Book of the Dead). Sunday Khenpo will review the Bardo […]
Chenrezig Practice & White Sur TeachingsSaturday February 11th 10am-12:00pm EST ONLINE ONLY with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give instructions on and lead the practice of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion. This practice cultivates wisdom and compassion through visualization, mantra recitation, and meditation. Also, Khenpo will give teachings on White Sur practice. The White […]
Vajrasattva Practice & Jangchog TeachingsSunday February 12th 10am-12:00pm EST ONLINE ONLY with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will offer Vajrasattva practice that is a powerful antidote to the negativities we have accumulated over time. Through these practices, we can purify the negative deeds and broken samayas that lead to our suffering and mental obscurations. This […]
~The time of death can be an opportunity for the realization of great wisdom or taking a happier rebirth ~ • Join us for a White Sur offering lead by senior student and Sangha. • The White Sur consists of a smoke offering of flour, sweets, dairy products or a special blend of offering substances. This practice […]
Shitro Narak Kong Shak Teaching and PracticeSaturday February 18th 10am-12:00pm EST ONLINE ONLY with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche (Special Aspiration Prayers and Dedications: Sunday February 19th 10am-12:00pm EST ) Khenpo will give the instructions on the Shitro Narak Kong Shak. The Narak Kong Shak, Emptying the Lower Realms from their Very Depths, is known as one of the most powerful […]
Special Aspiration Prayers and DedicationsSunday February 19th 10am-12:00pm EST ONLINE ONLY with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche The international Sangha will recite Special Aspiration Prayers and Dedications: Prayer of Kuntuzangpo, King of Aspiration Prayers: Samantabhadra’s “Aspiration to Good Actions,” The Confession Before the 35 Buddhas, etc. Text Downloads Video Library
2023 Losar Celebration - Year of the Water Rabbit with Kenpo Samdup Rinpoche & International SanghaSaturday February 25 and Sunday February 26th10am-12:00pm EST ONLINE ONLY Join us online with the Internation Sangha and our sister center, Drikung Dharma Surya, to celebrate Losar thru reciting prayers on this auspicious weekend. May the blessings be boundless! Click […]
Shakyamuni Buddha Teachings - 2023 Losar Celebration (Year of the Water Rabbit) with Kenpo Samdup Rinpoche & International SanghaSaturday February 25 and Sunday February 26th10am-12:00pm EST ONLINE ONLY Join us online with the Internation Sangha and our sister center, Drikung Dharma Surya, to celebrate Losar thru reciting prayers on this auspicious weekend. May the blessings […]
White Tara Practice & Teachings and Stupa Consecration in Tulum Saturday March 11th and Sunday March 12th10am-12:00pm ONLINE ONLY (Saturday EST, Sunday EDT) Join us this weekend when Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will lead us in practice and teachings of White Tara. In addition, Khenpo will bestow the lung of the White Tara text, Purified Drop of […]
White Tara Practice & Teachings and Stupa Consecration in Tulumwith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Saturday March 11th and Sunday March 12th10am-12:00pm ONLINE ONLY (Saturday is EST, Sunday EDT) Join us this weekend when Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will lead us in practice and teachings of White Tara. In addition, Khenpo will bestow the lung of the White […]
~The time of death can be an opportunity for the realization of great wisdom or taking a happier rebirth ~ The White Sur consists of a smoke offering of flour, sweets, dairy products or a special blend of offering substances. This practice can be dedicated for the benefit of people or animals who have died […]