Revealed by: H.H. Khenpo Jigmey Phuntsok Commentary by: Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche SATURDAY April 16th & SUNDAY April 17th 11:00am-1:00pm EDT Don’t miss this precious opportunity to explore an extremely abbreviated, daily Vajrakilaya practice revealed as a terma “spiritual treasure” by Khenpo Jigmey Phuntsok Rinpoche. Khenpo Samdup studied this text under Jigmey Phuntsok Rinpoche […]
JUNE 11 & 12, 2022Khenpo Samdup will explain and lead the practice of Phowa. 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.The Buddha Amitabha and Phowa practices help to assure a more positive rebirth and […]
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Led by Khenpo Samdup Rinpocheand co-organized with the Capital Area Tibetan Association.We welcome you to join with our sister center Drikung Dharma Surya in Fairfax, Virginia for this very special program. The Saga Dawa Duchen commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni. Full Moon Saga Dawa Celebration Schedule:Saga Dawa is the month […]
SATURDAY JUNE 18th AND SUNDAY JUNE 19th 11:00-1:00pm EDT 'Emptying the Lower Realms from their Very Depths' tantra. Narak Kong Shak is known as one of the most powerful and important methods or practices of confession and is also a particularly powerful prayer for those who have died or are ill. ~ HE Garchen Rinpoche has referred to this text as […]
with Khenpo Samdup RinpocheKhenpo will be teaching at our sister center, Garchen Meditation Centrein Canada over the next three weekends. He will be bestowing empowerments, leading pujas, and giving teachings on three very important Bodhisattvas starting this weekend with Chenrezig. Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25 2022We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of […]
Vajrapani Empowerment & Teachingswith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, 2022 Khenpo will be teaching at our sister center, Garchen Meditation Centre in Canada over the next three weekends. He will be bestowing empowerments, leading pujas, and giving teachings on three very important Bodhisattvas continuing this weekend with Vajrapani. “Buddhahood is attained because of bodhicitta, […]
With Khenpo Samdup RinpocheThursday, August 11, 9:00 am - 12:30pm ESTIt is a complete joy to announce the construction of a Tara Stupa at IKAL in Tulum, Mexico. Khenpo will bless the land and plant the seeds to begin the construction of a Tara Stupa. Don't miss this auspicious event for the blessings of Tulum, […]
Sunday September 4th9 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 be led by a senior studentStudents will have the opportunity to share in a discussion of some of the verses explained in the teachings and review their […]
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 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.Video Library
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 Khenpo will explain the six verses of the Cuckoo's Song of Total Presence introducing the total presence of the nature of mind. Text DownloadsThe_Cuckoo_of_Awareness
This retreat will be focused on practice of the fundamental meditation techniques of Shamata (calm abiding) and Vipassana (insight) meditation.
WEEKEND SCHEDULEALL Morning AM Sessions will be IN PERSON AT THE TEMPLE & ONLINE ALL Afternoon PM Sessions will be ONLINE ONLYFRIDAY OCTOBER 14th 1:00pm EDT Consecration of the New Center6:00pm EDT Mahamudra TeachingsSATURDAY OCTOBER 15th 11:00am EDT Mahamudra Teachings with Mandarin Translation8:00pm […]
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 Chenrezig & Eight Verses for Training the MindSUNDAY OCTOBER 23rd9:00-10:15am EDT Daily Practice 11:00am-1:00pm EDT Chenrezig & Eight […]
