• 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 detailed instructions on mindfulness, the key building block of all meditation and of our understanding of the fruition of mahamudra. Khenmo Drolma will give an […]

  • 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 at the temple or commute for sessions. Schedule 10:00 am - 12:00pm: Teachings and meditation practice 12:00pm - 1:30pm: Lunch 1:30pm - 4:00pm: Teachings and […]

  • 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 Nepal highlighting the holy sites as well the Commemoration of the Lord JIgten Sumgon's 800th Maha Parinirvana Celebration at Drikung Kagyu Institute, Jangchubling, Dehradun, in […]

  • 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 on Friday February 23rd.  Khenpo will instruct students and engage in the practice of Phowa.

  • Guru Rinpoche Teachings and Empowerment

    Guru Rinpoche Teachings and Empowerment
    Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

      See below for schedule details. Please join us April 6 - 8, 2018 for an inspiring weekend of learning and meditation. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will bestow the Guru Rinpoche Empowerment, explain the practice and mantra of Guru Rinpoche, and give an explanation of “The Pointing Out Instructions to the Old Woman,” Dzogchen Teachings given […]

  • Guru Rinpoche Teachings and Empowerment

    Guru Rinpoche Teachings and Empowerment
    Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

      See below for schedule details. Please join us April 6 - 8, 2018 for an inspiring weekend of learning and meditation. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will bestow the Guru Rinpoche Empowerment, explain the practice and mantra of Guru Rinpoche, and give an explanation of “The Pointing Out Instructions to the Old Woman,” Dzogchen Teachings given […]

  • Guru Rinpoche Teachings and Empowerment

    Guru Rinpoche Teachings and Empowerment
    Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

      See below for schedule details. Please join us April 6 - 8, 2018 for an inspiring weekend of learning and meditation. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will bestow the Guru Rinpoche Empowerment, explain the practice and mantra of Guru Rinpoche, and give an explanation of “The Pointing Out Instructions to the Old Woman,” Dzogchen Teachings given […]

  • Achi Chokyi Drolma Empowerment

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

    Achi Chokyi Drolma is a very powerful dharma protector and swiftly accomplishes removing obstacles, she is the thousand Buddha’s protector and a special protector of the Drikung Kagyu Tradition.

  • Achi Chokyi Drolma Teaching and Practice

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

    Achi Chokyi Drolma is a very powerful dharma protector and swiftly accomplishes removing obstacles, she is the thousand Buddha’s protector and a special protector of the Drikung Kagyu Tradition.

  • Amitabha Practice and Jang Chog Ritual

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

    Amitabha practice is an easy way to liberate ourselves and others. Garchen Rinpoche will do many dedications and make aspirations for those that have passed away in the previous year and more recently.

  • Wrathful Padmasambava Empowerment

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

    The empowerment of Wrathful Padmasambhava is a powerful practice for removing all obstacles.

  • Pith Instructions

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

    Garchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel.

  • Pith Instructions

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

    Garchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel.

  • Pith Instructions

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

    Garchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel.

  • Pith Instructions

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

    Garchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel.

  • Pith Instructions

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

    Garchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel.

  • Pith Instructions and Refuge

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

    Garchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel.

  • Pith Instructions and Lama Chopa

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

    9:00 - Noon, Mahamudra Refuge, 2:30 - 5:30 Lama Chopa

  • Celebrate Saga Dawa

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

    Join us on T‌u‌e‌sday M‌ay 2‌9‌th from 7:‌00pm-8:‌30pm‌ to Celebrate Saga Dawa as a community thru practice, prayers and meditation.