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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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 […]
Medicine Buddha Empowerment, Teachings and Practice
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesSaturday 10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm Sunday 10am-12pm On Saturday morning Khenpo will give the empowerment of Medicine Buddha, the Buddha of Healing. 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 Medicine Buddha. The practice […]
Picnic and Achi Smoke Offering
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesYou are invited to join in a community picnic and Achi smoke offering on Sunday August 19 starting at 12:00pm, following the morning Medicine Buddha teachings and practice. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. Activities will be held at Samtem House, Holly Ave, behind the temple. We look forward to enjoying some time together […]
Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States"The Standing Blade of Grass" 10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm 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 retreat, attendees will have the same opportunity of receiving and practicing the Phowa […]
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 […]
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 […]
Monthly Phowa Practice
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesIntroducing monthly Phowa practice at Gar Drolma, starting Sunday, September 23rd. For the first time, Gar Drolma will offer a monthly Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo practice, every third Sunday from noon—1:00 p.m. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche has requested that only those who have received the Phowa transmission from a teacher attend this special practice. Options for […]
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.