Khenchen Tsultrim Lodro Public Talk Live Stream

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

Join us at Gar Drolma for an incredible evening of teachings, live from Washington D.C. !

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.

Event Series 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.

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.

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 […]