Dzogchen teachings based on the classic text "The Flight of the Garuda." This text presents the key point of the Dzogchen view and practice in the form of beautiful, spontaneous songs of realization sung by the 19th century non-sectarian wandering yogi Shabkar Tsokdruk Rangdrol. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche received these incredible teachings directly from Khenpo Jigme […]
Khenpo Gawang will give four sessions of teaching about contemplative meditation on the Four Seals based on his excellent book "Your Mind is Your Teacher".
Gar Drolma is thrilled to welcome back Bardor Tulku Rinpoche. Rinpoche is a beloved teacher from the Nyingma and Karma Kagyu traditions.
We are fortunate to have our teacher Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche offer these teachings and participate in the discussion when available. When Khenpo is unable to attend a senior student will facilitate and lead the discussions. Each week the class consists of two parts: Basic Concepts and Meditation. In the first half of each class we […]
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 […]
Khenmo will give meditation instructions and teach from the three yanas on anger and related states of mind.
We are fortunate to have our teacher Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche offer these teachings and participate in the discussion when available. When Khenpo is unable to attend a senior student will facilitate and lead the discussions. Each week the class consists of two parts: Basic Concepts and Meditation. In the first half of each class we […]
Reconciling Buddhist ideas and concepts about the body, mind, and universe with Western knowledge.
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 […]
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 […]
10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will begin a 7 month course of teaching of his commentary on Jigten Sumgon’s Essence of Mahayana. This text presents the philosophy and practice of the Mahayana in a systematic manner, beginning with the 4 common preliminary contemplations and proceeding through the generation of bodhicitta, […]
Reconciling Buddhist ideas and concepts about the body, mind, and universe with Western knowledge.
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.
10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm Khenpo will continue the presentation of the Essence of Mahayana with teachings on refuge. He will confer the vows of refuge and explain how to keep them. Khenpo will also bestow the empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni. Receiving this empowerment connects us to the wisdom mind of the Buddha […]
In this practice one visualizes Amitabha and his retinue and recites his six syllable mantra. Through this practice we purify our obscurations and accumulate merit and wisdom while cultivating the causes for rebirth in Dewachen, Amitabha's pureland. This is a traditional practice associated with death and dying in many Mahayana and Vajrayana buddhist traditions. During this event […]
1st Sunday of the each month In this practice one visualizes Amitabha and his retinue and recites his six syllable mantra. Through this practice we purify our obscurations and accumulate merit and wisdom while cultivating the causes for rebirth in Dewachen, Amitabha's pureland. This is a traditional practice associated with death and dying in many […]
10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will continue his presentation of The Essence of Mahayana by explaining the cultivation of Bodhicitta, the mind of enlightenment. Bodhicitta is the intention to attain the state of a buddha for the benefit of all beings. This topic is central to all Mahayana thought and […]
Reconciling Buddhist ideas and concepts about the body, mind, and universe with Western knowledge.
On Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome.
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 time we will practice Phowa as a group under the direction of Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. In order to participate you must have previous Phowa instructions […]