Event Series 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.

Medicine Buddha Empowerment, Teachings and Practice

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

Saturday 10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm Sunday 10am-12pm On Saturday morning Khenpo will give the empowerment of Medicine Buddha, the Buddha of Healing. This ritual introduces participants to the enlightened nature of our body, speech, and mind and authorizes us to practice the visualization, mantra recitation, and meditation of Medicine Buddha. The practice […]

Picnic and Achi Smoke Offering

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

You are invited to join in a community picnic and Achi smoke offering on Sunday August 19 starting at 12:00pm, following the morning Medicine Buddha teachings and practice. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. Activities will be held at Samtem House,  Holly Ave, behind the temple. We look forward to enjoying some time together […]

Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice

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

"The Standing Blade of Grass" 10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm 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 retreat, attendees will have the same opportunity of receiving and practicing the Phowa […]

Vajrapani Empowerment, Generation and Completion Stage Instructions

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

Friday: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday and Sunday: 10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm On Friday night Khenpo will give the empowerment of Vajrapani, the Buddha of enlightened power. This ritual introduces participants to the enlightened nature of our body, speech, and mind and authorizes us to practice the visualization, mantra recitation, and meditation […]

How to Deepen Your Meditation Practice

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

Shamata, Vipassana and Walking Meditation Retreat with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Saturday and Sunday: 10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm Whether you are starting or deepening your meditation practice, this retreat will offer a casual, environment in which to receive instructions and personally interact with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. We will sit in a circle and […]

Sangha Meeting

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

Curious about what is going on at Gar Drolma? Want to ask questions or comment about programming? Or maybe you just want to join us for a meal and socialize!

Fall Deep Cleaning Day

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

Come Together and Sparkle... Please join our "deep clean" Sa‌tur‌day, October 20th, 9:0‌0am -12:00pm‌ Lunch will be provided!!   This will be our Fall clean up day to make the center sparkle. Please come!  Many hands make light work! Thanks very much! Salli Marsh,  Gar Drolma Cleaning Queen   For more information:  [email protected] | tel. 513-604-3723 May […]

Radically Happy: A User’s guide to the Mind

Antioch College Glen Helen Building, Corry Street, Yellow Springs, OH, United States

Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon will introduce us to their new book,  Radically Happy: A User's guide to the Mind UPDATE: We have just learned that Phakchok Rinpoche will not be able to attend the talk in Yellow Springs this evening (10/29). Unfortunately a close family member of his is critically ill and in the hospital, […]

Meditation Workshop

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

Relaxing into simplicity using sound, energy, breath and mind Presenter: Robert L. Leach Co-presenter: Thomas Marcey Saturday, April 6, 2019, 10:30 AM – 12:30PM Location: Gar Drolma Buddhist Learning and Meditation Center Eight unique traditional meditation practices and techniques that can have profound liberating effects for anyone suffering from the pressures, speed, meaninglessness, and uncertainties often […]

Summer Celebration at the Farm: Achi Chokyi Drolma Smoke Offering and Group Picnic

Jackson Farm 10655 Harrison Raod, Loveland, OH, United States

Summer Celebration at the Farm : Achi Chokyi Drolma Smoke Offering and Group Picnic Everyone is invited to Bob & Deb Jackson’s beautiful farm in Loveland for a joyful celebration. It’s a chance to relax with our friends, eat good food (please bring your favorite vegetarian dish) and engage in practice. Those of you who attend […]

The Great Nyingma and Kagyu Master Bardor Tulku

OH, United States

October 11- 13, 2019 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN PAGE FOR REGISTRATION FORM. Dzambhala Empowerment and Lojong 7-Point Mind Training Gar Drolma is privileged to welcome back Bardor Tulku Rinpoche, a beloved master of the Nyingma & Kagyu traditions who has a deep friendship and spiritual connection with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. Registration is now open. Please scroll […]

Winter Renewal Retreat in Wellington, Florida

Wellington Home 12233 Sunset Point Circle, Wellington, FL, United States

How often have you made a New Year’s resolution to deepen your meditation practice and strengthen the resolve to live a life with kindness, love and compassion?