Buddhist and Western Concepts Study Group
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesReconciling Buddhist ideas and concepts about the body, mind, and universe with Western knowledge.
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Phowa Practice
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe 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 […]
Empowerment and Samaya / Tara Empowerment
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm The Essence of Mahayana teachings continue with a presentation of the Vajrayana or tantric vehicle. Khenpo will explain the key points common to all Vajrayana practice with particular focus on the meaning of empowerment and samaya (Vajrayana precepts). Additionally, Khenpo will confer the empowerment of Tara. Tara is […]
Guru Rinpoche Teachings and Empowerment
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesSee 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 […]
Buddhist and Western Concepts Study Group
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesReconciling Buddhist ideas and concepts about the body, mind, and universe with Western knowledge.
Sivananda Yoga
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesSimplify, Reset, and Reconnect with Yourself ... thru the practice of Sivanada yoga. The instruction of Sivanada yoga has made the yogic teachings understandable and available to all by simplifying them into five points, showing specific ways to develop physical and mental health as well as spiritual growth through: Proper Exercise (Asanas) Proper Breathing (Pranayama) Proper […]
Achi Chokyi Drolma Empowerment
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesAchi 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 StatesAchi 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 StatesAmitabha 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 StatesThe empowerment of Wrathful Padmasambhava is a powerful practice for removing all obstacles.
Pith Instructions
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesGarchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel.
Pith Instructions
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesGarchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel.
Tsok Offering Ceremony
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesBhum Tsok Ganachakra Guru Rinpoche Puja is dedicated to the long-life of H.E.Garchen Rinpoche.
Pith Instructions and Refuge
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesGarchen 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 States9:00 - Noon, Mahamudra Refuge, 2:30 - 5:30 Lama Chopa
Celebrate Saga Dawa
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday May 29th from 7:00pm-8:30pm to Celebrate Saga Dawa as a community thru practice, prayers and meditation.
Chenrezig Empowerment, Teachings, and Practice
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm On Saturday morning Khenpo will give the empowerment of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion. 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 Chenrezig. The practice of the peaceful Buddha Chenrezig […]
Buddha Amitabha Practice
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States1st 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 […]
Buddha Amitabha Practice
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesIn 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 […]
Ngondro Practice
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesOn 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.