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SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:with Special Chökhor Düchen Lama Chöpa Program with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\, Khenmo Tsechik\, & Lopön Ani Gamtso\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday July 18th – 9 am EDT**\n\n\n\nFlight of Garuda Teaching with Special Chökhor Düchen Lama Chöpa Prayers Celebrating Buddha Sakyamuni’s First Dharma Teaching and the 81st Birthday of H.H. Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang *For those local to Gar Drolma we will be serving a special lunch following the program to celebrate Chökhor Düchen.  All are welcome to join!  \n\n\n\nSunday July 19th – 9:00 am EDT** \n\n\n\nFlight of the Garuda Teachings & PracticeDaily Meditation & Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\nPlease join us this weekend as Khenpo continues teaching on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century.  \n\n\n\nTh‌is S‌at‌ur‌da‌y\, J‌ul‌y 1‌8‌\, is Chökhor Düchen\, in which we are celebrating and honoring Buddha Sakyamuni’s first dharma teaching and the 81st birthday of H.H. Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang. Khenpo\, along with Khenmo Tsechik\, Lopön Ani Gamtso\, and Konchog Jigme will lead us in a special Lama Chöpa program. \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-7/
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T100000
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SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:with Special Chökhor Düchen Lama Chöpa Program with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\, Khenmo Tsechik\, & Lopön Ani Gamtso\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday July 18th – 9 am EDT**\n\n\n\nFlight of Garuda Teaching with Special Chökhor Düchen Lama Chöpa Prayers Celebrating Buddha Sakyamuni’s First Dharma Teaching and the 81st Birthday of H.H. Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang *For those local to Gar Drolma we will be serving a special lunch following the program to celebrate Chökhor Düchen.  All are welcome to join!  \n\n\n\nSunday July 19th – 9:00 am EDT** \n\n\n\nFlight of the Garuda Teachings & PracticeDaily Meditation & Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\nPlease join us this weekend as Khenpo continues teaching on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century.  \n\n\n\nTh‌is S‌at‌ur‌da‌y\, J‌ul‌y 1‌8‌\, is Chökhor Düchen\, in which we are celebrating and honoring Buddha Sakyamuni’s first dharma teaching and the 81st birthday of H.H. Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang. Khenpo\, along with Khenmo Tsechik\, Lopön Ani Gamtso\, and Konchog Jigme will lead us in a special Lama Chöpa program. \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-8/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T103000
DTSTAMP:20260724T193140Z
CREATED:20260724T193136Z
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SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday July 25th & Sunday July 26th**9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT – Teachings10:00 am EDT – Daily Practice\n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-9/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T103000
DTSTAMP:20260724T193218Z
CREATED:20260724T193215Z
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SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday July 25th & Sunday July 26th**9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT – Teachings10:00 am EDT – Daily Practice\n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-10/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260713T145328Z
CREATED:20260713T145238Z
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SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice & Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice\, “The Standing Blade of Grass” 
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE ONLY\n\n\n\nFull Moon Practice – Time to be confirmed \n\n\n\nThis popular practice helps assure a more positive rebirth\, or possibly even attainment of Amitabha Pureland\, at the time of death.  \n\n\n\nThis practice will be led by a senior student.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Downloads\n\n\n\n\nShort Phowa Text (with Spanish)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.Please know that your donation brings great benefit tothe entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/buddha-amitabha-practice-great-drikung-phowa-chenmo-practice-the-standing-blade-of-grass-22/2026-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Combined-Amitabha-Chenrezig-and-Vajrapani-Puga-e1481837094894.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T103000
DTSTAMP:20260806T195047Z
CREATED:20260806T195043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T195047Z
UID:10003601-1786179600-1786185000@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday August 8th & Sunday August 9th**9:00 am – TeachingsDaily Prayers and Practice Dedicated for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s Excellent Health & Long Life will follow teachings.\n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-11/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T103000
DTSTAMP:20260806T195150Z
CREATED:20260806T195146Z
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UID:10003602-1786266000-1786271400@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday August 8th & Sunday August 9th**9:00 am – TeachingsDaily Prayers and Practice Dedicated for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s Excellent Health & Long Life will follow teachings.\n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-12/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260713T144517Z
CREATED:20260713T143920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T144517Z
UID:10003591-1786537800-1786539600@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice & Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice\, “The Standing Blade of Grass” 
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE ONLY\n\n\n\nNew Moon Practice \n\n\n\nThis popular practice helps assure a more positive rebirth\, or possibly even attainment of Amitabha Pureland\, at the time of death.  \n\n\n\nThis practice will be led by a senior student.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Downloads\n\n\n\n\nShort Phowa Text (with Spanish)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.Please know that your donation brings great benefit tothe entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/buddha-amitabha-practice-great-drikung-phowa-chenmo-practice-the-standing-blade-of-grass-21/2026-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Combined-Amitabha-Chenrezig-and-Vajrapani-Puga-e1481837094894.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T103000
DTSTAMP:20260810T170217Z
CREATED:20260810T165910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T170217Z
UID:10003603-1786784400-1786789800@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday August 15th & Sunday August 16th**9:00 am – TeachingsDaily Prayers and Practice Dedicated for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s Excellent Health & Long Life will follow teachings.\n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-13/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T103000
DTSTAMP:20260810T170406Z
CREATED:20260810T170403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T170406Z
UID:10003604-1786870800-1786876200@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday August 15th & Sunday August 16th**9:00 am – TeachingsDaily Prayers and Practice Dedicated for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s Excellent Health & Long Life will follow teachings.\n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-14/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T103000
DTSTAMP:20260819T220151Z
CREATED:20260819T220026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T220151Z
UID:10003609-1787475600-1787481000@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday August 22nd – No Teachings\n\n\n\n Sunday August 23rd**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings & Practice\n\n\n\nDaily Prayers and Practice Dedicated for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s Excellent Health & Long Life will follow teachings. \n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-15/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T100000
DTSTAMP:20260827T171315Z
CREATED:20260827T171311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T171315Z
UID:10003595-1787907600-1787911200@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice & Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice\, “The Standing Blade of Grass” 
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE ONLY\n\n\n\nFull Moon Practice \n\n\n\nThis popular practice helps assure a more positive rebirth\, or possibly even attainment of Amitabha Pureland\, at the time of death.  \n\n\n\nThis practice will be led by a senior student.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Downloads\n\n\n\n\nShort Phowa Text (with Spanish)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.Please know that your donation brings great benefit tothe entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/buddha-amitabha-practice-great-drikung-phowa-chenmo-practice-the-standing-blade-of-grass-23/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Combined-Amitabha-Chenrezig-and-Vajrapani-Puga-e1481837094894.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T103000
DTSTAMP:20260827T173413Z
CREATED:20260827T171038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T173413Z
UID:10003610-1787994000-1787999400@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday August 29th**9:00 am EDT Teaching will be on Saturday only this weekend\n\n\n\nSunday August 23rd**9:00 am EDT Daily Practice only\, no teachings\n\n\n\nDaily Prayers and Practice Dedicated for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s Excellent Health & Long Life will follow teachings. \n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Mandala Offering of Gratitude \n\n\n\nWith profound gratitude and devotion\, we invite the global Sangha to come together for a special Mandala Offering to Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche upon the completion of his extensive and precious Garuda teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche has generously shared profound teachings and instructions with practitioners around the world. As this precious teaching comes to completion\, let us unite as one Sangha and offer our heartfelt appreciation through the practice of Mandala Offering. \n\n\n\nThe mandala represents the offering of the entire universe\, expressing our devotion\, generosity\, gratitude\, and aspiration for the flourishing of the Dharma. \n\n\n\nEveryone is warmly encouraged to participate according to their own circumstances. The size of the offering is not important\, our sincere intention matters most. \n\n\n\nMay our collective offering bring long life and everything auspicious to our precious teachers\, unite the global Sangha\, and become a cause for the liberation and happiness of all sentient beings.Mandala offering Link
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-16/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T141107Z
CREATED:20260903T135604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T141107Z
UID:10003611-1788598800-1788604200@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 5th**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings\n\n\n\nSunday September 6th**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings \n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Mandala Offering of Gratitude \n\n\n\nWith profound gratitude and devotion\, we invite the global Sangha to come together for a special Mandala Offering to Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche upon the completion of his extensive and precious Garuda teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche has generously shared profound teachings and instructions with practitioners around the world. As this precious teaching comes to completion\, let us unite as one Sangha and offer our heartfelt appreciation through the practice of Mandala Offering. \n\n\n\nEveryone is warmly encouraged to participate according to their own circumstances. The size of the offering is not important\, our sincere intention matters most. \n\n\n\nThe mandala represents the offering of the entire universe\, expressing our devotion\, generosity\, gratitude\, and aspiration for the flourishing of the Dharma. \n\n\n\nMay our collective offering bring long life and everything auspicious to our precious teachers\, unite the global Sangha\, and become a cause for the liberation and happiness of all sentient beings.Mandala offering Link
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-17/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T103000
DTSTAMP:20260903T141526Z
CREATED:20260903T141523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T141526Z
UID:10003612-1788685200-1788690600@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 5th**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings\n\n\n\nSunday September 6th**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings \n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Mandala Offering of Gratitude \n\n\n\nWith profound gratitude and devotion\, we invite the global Sangha to come together for a special Mandala Offering to Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche upon the completion of his extensive and precious Garuda teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche has generously shared profound teachings and instructions with practitioners around the world. As this precious teaching comes to completion\, let us unite as one Sangha and offer our heartfelt appreciation through the practice of Mandala Offering. \n\n\n\nEveryone is warmly encouraged to participate according to their own circumstances. The size of the offering is not important\, our sincere intention matters most. \n\n\n\nThe mandala represents the offering of the entire universe\, expressing our devotion\, generosity\, gratitude\, and aspiration for the flourishing of the Dharma. \n\n\n\nMay our collective offering bring long life and everything auspicious to our precious teachers\, unite the global Sangha\, and become a cause for the liberation and happiness of all sentient beings.Mandala offering Link
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-18/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260713T144252Z
CREATED:20260713T143405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T144252Z
UID:10003590-1789129800-1789131600@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice & Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice\, “The Standing Blade of Grass” 
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE ONLY\n\n\n\nNew Moon Practice – Times to be confirmed \n\n\n\nThis popular practice helps assure a more positive rebirth\, or possibly even attainment of Amitabha Pureland\, at the time of death.  \n\n\n\nThis practice will be led by a senior student.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Downloads\n\n\n\n\nShort Phowa Text (with Spanish)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.Please know that your donation brings great benefit tothe entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/buddha-amitabha-practice-great-drikung-phowa-chenmo-practice-the-standing-blade-of-grass-20/2026-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Combined-Amitabha-Chenrezig-and-Vajrapani-Puga-e1481837094894.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T103000
DTSTAMP:20260910T134140Z
CREATED:20260910T134136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T134140Z
UID:10003613-1789203600-1789209000@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 12th**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings\n\n\n\nSunday September 13th**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings \n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Mandala Offering of Gratitude \n\n\n\nWith profound gratitude and devotion\, we invite the global Sangha to come together for a special Mandala Offering to Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche upon the completion of his extensive and precious Garuda teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche has generously shared profound teachings and instructions with practitioners around the world. As this precious teaching comes to completion\, let us unite as one Sangha and offer our heartfelt appreciation through the practice of Mandala Offering. \n\n\n\nEveryone is warmly encouraged to participate according to their own circumstances. The size of the offering is not important\, our sincere intention matters most. \n\n\n\nThe mandala represents the offering of the entire universe\, expressing our devotion\, generosity\, gratitude\, and aspiration for the flourishing of the Dharma. \n\n\n\nMay our collective offering bring long life and everything auspicious to our precious teachers\, unite the global Sangha\, and become a cause for the liberation and happiness of all sentient beings.Mandala offering Link
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-19/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260910T134215Z
CREATED:20260910T134212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T134215Z
UID:10003614-1789290000-1789295400@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 12th**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings\n\n\n\nSunday September 13th**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings \n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Mandala Offering of Gratitude \n\n\n\nWith profound gratitude and devotion\, we invite the global Sangha to come together for a special Mandala Offering to Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche upon the completion of his extensive and precious Garuda teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche has generously shared profound teachings and instructions with practitioners around the world. As this precious teaching comes to completion\, let us unite as one Sangha and offer our heartfelt appreciation through the practice of Mandala Offering. \n\n\n\nEveryone is warmly encouraged to participate according to their own circumstances. The size of the offering is not important\, our sincere intention matters most. \n\n\n\nThe mandala represents the offering of the entire universe\, expressing our devotion\, generosity\, gratitude\, and aspiration for the flourishing of the Dharma. \n\n\n\nMay our collective offering bring long life and everything auspicious to our precious teachers\, unite the global Sangha\, and become a cause for the liberation and happiness of all sentient beings.Mandala offering Link
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-20/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T103000
DTSTAMP:20260916T202800Z
CREATED:20260916T202652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T202800Z
UID:10003615-1789808400-1789813800@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Lung
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n37 Bodhisattva Practices presented as time permits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 19th andSunday September 20**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings\n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will kindly give the lung for this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. This will conclude the Flight of Garuda teachings which began on June 20\, 2026. As time permits\, Khenpo will also begin teaching the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, a most precious heart practice of our teachers.May all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Mandala Offering of Gratitude \n\n\n\nWith profound gratitude and devotion\, we invite the global Sangha to come together for a special Mandala Offering to Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche upon the completion of his extensive and precious Garuda teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche has generously shared profound teachings and instructions with practitioners around the world. As this precious teaching comes to completion\, let us unite as one Sangha and offer our heartfelt appreciation through the practice of Mandala Offering. \n\n\n\nEveryone is warmly encouraged to participate according to their own circumstances. The size of the offering is not important\, our sincere intention matters most. \n\n\n\nThe mandala represents the offering of the entire universe\, expressing our devotion\, generosity\, gratitude\, and aspiration for the flourishing of the Dharma. \n\n\n\nMay our collective offering bring long life and everything auspicious to our precious teachers\, unite the global Sangha\, and become a cause for the liberation and happiness of all sentient beings.Mandala offering Link
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-lung/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T212426Z
CREATED:20260817T151222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T212426Z
UID:10003605-1789815600-1789837200@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY: Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
DESCRIPTION:with Khenpo Konchok Molam\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSa‌‌tur‌day\, Se‌pte‌mb‌er 19‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 20t‌h‌ ‌Sa‌tur‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 26‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ep‌tem‌ber 27‌th‌ 11:00am – 12:30pm EDT and 2:00-5:00pm EDT\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that Khenpo Molam\, resident teacher of the White Lotus Buddhist Center in Rochester\, NY\, will be visiting Gar Drolma for a special two-weekend teaching! \n\n\n\nMany of us had the good fortune to meet Khenpo Molam when he visited last year\, and we’re overjoyed to now welcome him back in a teaching role.Khenpo Molam will be teaching on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend (Suhṛllekha)\, one of the great classical texts of Mahayana Buddhism\, offering practical guidance on mindfulness\, compassion and the path to liberation.This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.  \n\n\n\nFor those attending local a lunch will be served at Gar Drolma. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Khenpo Molam here: White Lotus Buddhist Center – Resident Lama Bio \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/two-weekend-teaching-on-nagarjunas-letter-to-a-friend/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Khenpo-Konchok-Molam-Featured.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T103000
DTSTAMP:20260916T202836Z
CREATED:20260916T202833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T202836Z
UID:10003616-1789894800-1789900200@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Lung
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n37 Bodhisattva Practices presented as time permits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 19th andSunday September 20**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings\n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will kindly give the lung for this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. This will conclude the Flight of Garuda teachings which began on June 20\, 2026. As time permits\, Khenpo will also begin teaching the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, a most precious heart practice of our teachers.May all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Mandala Offering of Gratitude \n\n\n\nWith profound gratitude and devotion\, we invite the global Sangha to come together for a special Mandala Offering to Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche upon the completion of his extensive and precious Garuda teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche has generously shared profound teachings and instructions with practitioners around the world. As this precious teaching comes to completion\, let us unite as one Sangha and offer our heartfelt appreciation through the practice of Mandala Offering. \n\n\n\nEveryone is warmly encouraged to participate according to their own circumstances. The size of the offering is not important\, our sincere intention matters most. \n\n\n\nThe mandala represents the offering of the entire universe\, expressing our devotion\, generosity\, gratitude\, and aspiration for the flourishing of the Dharma. \n\n\n\nMay our collective offering bring long life and everything auspicious to our precious teachers\, unite the global Sangha\, and become a cause for the liberation and happiness of all sentient beings.Mandala offering Link
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-lung-2/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T212638Z
CREATED:20260817T151543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T212638Z
UID:10003606-1789902000-1789923600@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
DESCRIPTION:with Khenpo Konchok Molam\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSa‌‌tur‌day\, Se‌pte‌mb‌er 19‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 20t‌h‌ ‌Sa‌tur‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 26‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ep‌tem‌ber 27‌th‌ 11:00am – 12:30pm EDT and 2:00-5:00pm EDT\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that Khenpo Molam\, resident teacher of the White Lotus Buddhist Center in Rochester\, NY\, will be visiting Gar Drolma for a special two-weekend teaching! \n\n\n\nMany of us had the good fortune to meet Khenpo Molam when he visited last year\, and we’re overjoyed to now welcome him back in a teaching role.Khenpo Molam will be teaching on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend (Suhṛllekha)\, one of the great classical texts of Mahayana Buddhism\, offering practical guidance on mindfulness\, compassion and the path to liberation.This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.  \n\n\n\nFor those attending local a lunch will be served at Gar Drolma. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Khenpo Molam here: White Lotus Buddhist Center – Resident Lama Bio \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/two-weekend-teaching-on-nagarjunas-letter-to-a-friend-2/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Khenpo-Konchok-Molam-Featured.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T103000
DTSTAMP:20260922T134932Z
CREATED:20260922T134825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T134932Z
UID:10003621-1790413200-1790418600@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:37 Bodhisattva Practices
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 26th andSunday September 27th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nKhenpo will continue teaching the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta). \n\n\n\nGarchen Rinpoche has said these practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and recommends that we read\, contemplate and practice this text daily.  \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/37-bodhisattva-practices/
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/37-Bodhisattva.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165745Z
CREATED:20260817T151617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T165745Z
UID:10003607-1790420400-1790442000@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
DESCRIPTION:with Khenpo Konchok Molam\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSa‌‌tur‌day\, Se‌pte‌mb‌er 19‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 20t‌h‌ ‌Sa‌tur‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 26‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ep‌tem‌ber 27‌th‌ 11:00am – 12:30pm EDT and2:00-5:00pm EDT\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that Khenpo Molam\, resident teacher of the White Lotus Buddhist Center in Rochester\, NY\, will be visiting Gar Drolma for a special two-weekend teaching! \n\n\n\nMany of us had the good fortune to meet Khenpo Molam when he visited last year\, and we’re overjoyed to now welcome him back in a teaching role.Khenpo Molam will be teaching on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend (Suhṛllekha)\, one of the great classical texts of Mahayana Buddhism\, offering practical guidance on mindfulness\, compassion and the path to liberation.This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.  \n\n\n\nFor those attending local a lunch will be served at Gar Drolma. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Khenpo Molam here: White Lotus Buddhist Center – Resident Lama Bio \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/two-weekend-teaching-on-nagarjunas-letter-to-a-friend-3/
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
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SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice & Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice\, “The Standing Blade of Grass” 
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE ONLY\n\n\n\nFull Moon Practice – Time to be confirmed \n\n\n\nThis popular practice helps assure a more positive rebirth\, or possibly even attainment of Amitabha Pureland\, at the time of death.  \n\n\n\nThis practice will be led by a senior student.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Downloads\n\n\n\n\nShort Phowa Text (with Spanish)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.Please know that your donation brings great benefit tothe entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/buddha-amitabha-practice-great-drikung-phowa-chenmo-practice-the-standing-blade-of-grass-22/2026-09-26/
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T103000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165910Z
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SUMMARY:Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
DESCRIPTION:with Khenpo Konchok Molam\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSa‌‌tur‌day\, Se‌pte‌mb‌er 19‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 20t‌h‌ ‌Sa‌tur‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 26‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ep‌tem‌ber 27‌th‌ 11:00 – 12:30 am EDT and 2:00 – 5:00pm EDT\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that Khenpo Molam\, resident teacher of the White Lotus Buddhist Center in Rochester\, NY\, will be visiting Gar Drolma for a special two-weekend teaching! \n\n\n\nMany of us had the good fortune to meet Khenpo Molam when he visited last year\, and we’re overjoyed to now welcome him back in a teaching role.Khenpo Molam will be teaching on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend (Suhṛllekha)\, one of the great classical texts of Mahayana Buddhism\, offering practical guidance on mindfulness\, compassion and the path to liberation.This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.  \n\n\n\nFor those attending local a lunch will be served at Gar Drolma. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Khenpo Molam here: White Lotus Buddhist Center – Resident Lama Bio \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you! \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/two-weekend-teaching-on-nagarjunas-letter-to-a-friend-4/
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T103000
DTSTAMP:20260922T135039Z
CREATED:20260922T135035Z
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SUMMARY:37 Bodhisattva Practices
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 26th andSunday September 27th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nKhenpo will continue teaching the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta). \n\n\n\nGarchen Rinpoche has said these practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and recommends that we read\, contemplate and practice this text daily.  \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/37-bodhisattva-practices-2/
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T103000
DTSTAMP:20261002T133230Z
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SUMMARY:37 Bodhisattva Practices
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday October 3rd andSunday October 4th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo will continue teaching the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta). \n\n\n\nGarchen Rinpoche has said these practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and recommends that we read\, contemplate and practice this text daily.  \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin\,  Spanish and Portuguese translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/37-bodhisattva-practices-3/
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T103000
DTSTAMP:20261002T133316Z
CREATED:20261001T204238Z
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SUMMARY:37 Bodhisattva Practices
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday October 3rd andSunday October 4th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo will continue teaching the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta). \n\n\n\nGarchen Rinpoche has said these practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and recommends that we read\, contemplate and practice this text daily.  \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin\,  Spanish and Portuguese translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/37-bodhisattva-practices-4/
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T103000
DTSTAMP:20261008T170037Z
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SUMMARY:37 Bodhisattva Practices
DESCRIPTION:How to Transform Sickness & Other CircumstancesWith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday October 10th andSunday October 11th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will complete this teaching on the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, a most precious heart practice of our teachers. Khenpo will begin teaching on another profound text by Gyalse Tokme Zangpo\, in which he shows us how to bring sickness and other circumstances onto the path through cultivating joy and applying the truly beneficial reasoning of a bodhisattva. \n\n\n\nHis Eminence Garchen Rinpoche has said the 37 Bodhisattva Practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and recommends that we read\, contemplate\, and practice this text daily. \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin\,  Spanish and Portuguese translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/37-bodhisattva-practices-5/
CATEGORIES:Special
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