• The Three Bodhisattva’s Practice

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

    The Three Bodhisattva's Practice (Chenrezig, Manjushri, Vajrapani) with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche  These three Bodhisattvas also known as the 'three Bodhisattvas of the heart' who represent all the enlightened beings form body, […]

  • Land Blessing Puja and Auspicious Prayers

    With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Thursday, August 11, 9:00 am - 12:30pm EST It is a complete joy to announce the construction of a Tara Stupa at IKAL in Tulum, Mexico. […]

  • Self Liberation Through Seeing with Naked Awareness

    with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Friday August 12, 8pm-10pm EDT "Self Liberation Through seeing with Naked Awareness” Teachings with Mandarin Translation on Zoom This Dzogchen terma was written by Guru Padmasambhava […]

  • Offering of the Body for Enlightenment

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

    SA‌TU‌RD‌AY A‌UG‌US‌T 27‌th10:00pm-12:00pm EDT ONLINE ONLY Offering of the Body for EnlightenmentLetting go of Self Grasping Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give the commentary for releasing self grasping allowing the wisdom of natural luminosity to effortlessly arise.  *Vietnamese & Mandarin translation will be available. 

  • Contemplate the Heart Essence of the Seven Supplications to Tara Verses (Online Only)

    Once again, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give the commentary on the Seven Verses of Supplication to Tara revealing the deeper meaning of a text close to his heart.  His in-depth explanation illuminates the meaning of this profound prayer composed by Lord Jigten Sumgon at the moment of his enlightenment. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche has said that the […]

  • Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend”

    Sunday September 4th 9 am - 10:30 am EDT - Daily Meditation and Practice11 am - 1 pm - Commentary on Nagarjuna's "Letter to a Friend"*Review/Discussion Group *This Program will […]

  • Yogic Culture of Tibet

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

    Yogic Culture of Tibet (ONLINE ONLY)  Join Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche on this musical journey into Tibetan Yogic Culture. Songs (Poems) of Tibet's Great Yogi, Milarepa, will blend with traditional rhythms and modern electronic soundscapes. Drawing on historical sources, we will learn about the philosophies and lifestyles of the protagonists of this unique way of life.

  • Praises to Tara

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

    Praises to Tara (ONLINE ONLY)  Once again, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give the commentary on the Seven Verses of Supplication to Tara revealing the deeper meaning of a text close […]

  • Cuckoo’s Song of Rigpa

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

    Cuckoo's Song of Rigpa (ONLINE ONLY)  In Tibet's ancient shamanistic tradition the cuckoo was a magical bird and it's first call announced the beginning of Spring.  In this profound teaching […]

  • Yamantaka Teachings

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

    This retreat will be focused on practice of the fundamental meditation techniques of Shamata (calm abiding) and Vipassana (insight) meditation.

  • Lord Jigten Sumgon Mahamudra Teachings and Consecration of the new Center in Mexico (3 day event)

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

    ‌WE‌EKE‌ND S‌CHEDULE ALL Mo‌rn‌in‌g A‌M Sessions will be IN PERSON AT THE TEMPLE & ONLINE  ALL A‌ft‌er‌no‌on P‌M Sessions will be ONLINE ONLY ‌FR‌ID‌AY O‌CT‌OB‌ER 14‌th ‌ ‌1:‌00pm E‌DT      […]

  • Chenrezig & Eight Verses of Training the Mind Weekend Event

    Please join Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche and the Mexican Sangha at the Enlightenment Stupa in Oaxaca, Mexico. SA‌‌TU‌R‌D‌A‌Y O‌‌CT‌‌OB‌‌ER 22‌nd‌‌9:‌00-10:‌15am E‌DT         Da‌il‌y Practice        ‌11‌:00‌am-1‌:00‌pm E‌DT    […]

  • Buddha Amitabha Practice & Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice, “The Standing Blade of Grass” 

    12:15 p.m. EST following AM PracticeONLINE ONLY This popular practice helps assure a more positive rebirth, or possibly even attainment of Amitabha Pureland, at the time of death.   This practice will be led by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. CLICK HERE to download Phowa TextCLICK HERE to download Short Phowa Text We are only able to offer Dharma programs […]

  • Amitabha Empowerment & Phowa 3 Day Retreat

    Welcome Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche back to Gar Drolma!Friday November 11th - Sunday November 13th Join us in person at Gar Drolma AND online as Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche returns to Dayton. […]

  • Amitabha Empowerment & Phowa 3 Day Retreat

    Welcome Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche back to Gar Drolma!Friday November 11th - Sunday November 13th Join us in person at Gar Drolma AND online as Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche returns to Dayton. […]

  • Drikung Phowa Teaching & Practice

    Sunday December 31,  2023‌‌‌9‌:‌0‌0‌‌am-9‌‌:‌40‌‌‌am E‌‌ST – D‌ai‌ly Practice ‌‌10‌‌:‌00‌‌am-12‌‌‌:00‌p‌‌m E‌ST  & 2:00pm-4:00pm EST Drikung Phowa Teaching What can we do for others or ourselves at the time of death? Khenpo Samdup […]

  • Amitabha Empowerment & Phowa 3 Day Retreat

    Welcome Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche back to Gar Drolma!Friday November 11th - Sunday November 13th Join us in person at Gar Drolma AND online as Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche returns to Dayton. […]

  • Flight of the Garuda Dzogchen Teachings

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

    SA‌‌TU‌R‌D‌A‌Y NOVEMBER 19th‌9:‌00-9:40am E‌ST         Da‌il‌y Practice        ‌10:00am-12:00pm E‌ST      Flight of the Garuda Dzogchen Teachings ‌S‌U‌‌ND‌A‌Y NOVEMBER 20th‌9:‌00-9:40am E‌‌ST         ‌Dai‌ly Practice  […]