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Guru Rinpoche Empowerment & Pointing Out Instructions Given to the Old Woman

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

Welcome Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche back to Gar Drolma!‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Saturday, May 20 - Sunday May 21, 2023Help us celebrate this joyful event as Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche returns to Gar Drolma in May. He will bless us with a Guru Rinpoche empowerment and Dzogchen Teachings. This teaching has great simplicity yet is very profound. In this teaching Guru Rinpoche […]

Vipassana Retreat – Registration Available

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

with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌May 23 - 28, 2023Loveland, OH Please join us for a Vipassana retreat at a unique outdoor location in Loveland, Ohio as Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche presents in-depth instructions on this foundational technique of meditation.Teachings will be held under an open tent and a simple meditation cabin. Limited primitive camping sites and outdoor facilities will be […]

Event Series White Sur Offering called Pervading All Purelands (Online Only)

White Sur Offering called Pervading All Purelands (Online Only)

~The time of death can be an opportunity for the realization of great wisdom or taking a happier rebirth ~• Join us for a White Sur offering lead by senior student and Sangha. • The White Sur consists of a smoke offering of flour, sweets, dairy products or a special blend of offering substances. This practice can […]

Celebrate HH Dalai Lama’s Birthday with Devotional Song Circle

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

Join us online with the Garchen Enlightenment Stupa Society Sangha in Mexico City, featuring Moncaya & Benny Oyama, for an evening of devotional songs in honor of HH Dalai Lama's birthday. Don't miss this opportunity to hear devotional songs and mantras sung from the heart of compassion. May all beings benefit!Video Library

Event Series Khenpo Europe Tour 2023

37 Practices of a Bodhisattva

Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 2310:00am - 12:00pm EDTwith Khenpo Samdup RinpocheJoin Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche as he continues his journey in Europe. This weekend he will teach from the beloved text, The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta). Garchen Rinpoche has said these practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and […]

The Serkhangma “Golden Temple Prayer” Practice & Teachings

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

with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Sa‌‌‌‌‌‌‌tu‌‌‌‌‌r‌‌d‌‌‌‌‌a‌‌y August 5th & S‌‌‌‌‌‌‌un‌‌‌‌‌d‌‌a‌‌‌‌‌‌y August 6th‌‌‌‌10‌‌‌am-12‌‌‌:00‌‌pm E‌‌‌D‌T ONLINE ONLY‌ "The Seven Branches of Mantrayana called "The Golden Temple" (Serkhangma) is a very special prayer in the Drikung Kagyu lineage.The Serkhangma (Golden Temple) Prayer states, "In all my lives, may I never be separated from the authentic lama, and enjoy the glories […]

Meditation Instructions & Practice with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

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

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Sa‌‌‌‌‌‌‌tu‌‌‌‌‌r‌‌d‌‌‌‌‌a‌‌y August 5th & S‌‌‌‌‌‌‌un‌‌‌‌‌d‌‌a‌‌‌‌‌‌y August 6th‌1 pm - 3:00‌‌ pm E‌‌‌D‌T ONLINE ONLY‌ This weekend Khenpo will offer instructions and guidance in the practice of meditation. This foundational practice allows us to bring our minds to rest in a state of tranquility and ease, making all subsequent practices easier and more effective.Don't miss this […]

The Serkhangma “Golden Temple Prayer” Practice & Teachings

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

with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Sa‌‌‌‌‌‌‌tu‌‌‌‌‌r‌‌d‌‌‌‌‌a‌‌y August 5th & S‌‌‌‌‌‌‌un‌‌‌‌‌d‌‌a‌‌‌‌‌‌y August 6th‌‌‌‌10‌‌‌am-12‌‌‌:00‌‌pm E‌‌‌D‌T ONLINE ONLY‌ "The Seven Branches of Mantrayana called "The Golden Temple"(Serkhangma) is a very special prayer in the Drikung Kagyu lineage.The Serkhangma (Golden Temple) Prayer states, "In all my lives, may I never be separated from the authentic lama, and enjoy the glories of […]

Meditation Instructions & Practice with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

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

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Sa‌‌‌‌‌‌‌tu‌‌‌‌‌r‌‌d‌‌‌‌‌a‌‌y August 5th & S‌‌‌‌‌‌‌un‌‌‌‌‌d‌‌a‌‌‌‌‌‌y August 6th‌1 pm - 3:00‌‌ pm E‌‌‌D‌T ONLINE ONLY‌ This weekend Khenpo will offer instructions and guidance in the practice of meditation. This foundational practice allows us to bring our minds to rest in a state of tranquility and ease, making all subsequent practices easier and more effective.Don't miss this […]

The Ultimate Illustrious Tara

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

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌A W‌e‌eke‌n‌d of Tara Empowerments & Practicewith Khenpo Samdup RinpocheSa‌‌‌‌‌‌‌tu‌‌‌‌‌r‌‌d‌‌‌‌‌a‌‌y August 12th & S‌‌‌‌‌‌‌un‌‌‌‌‌d‌‌a‌‌‌‌‌‌y August 13th‌Live streamed at the Temple & on Zoom‌SATURDAY SCHEDULE9‌:00‌am-9‌:40‌am E‌D‌T - D‌ai‌ly Practice ‌11:‌00am-12‌:30p‌m EDT - Wh‌ite T‌ara Empowerment‌‌‌1:‌30‌pm-2‌:30‌‌‌pm E‌‌‌‌‌D‌T - White Tara PracticeDon't miss this opportunity to connect with the compassion of Tara as Khenpo will bestow the empowerments of […]

The Ultimate Illustrious Tara

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

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌A W‌e‌eke‌n‌d of Tara Empowerments & Practicewith Khenpo Samdup RinpocheSa‌‌‌‌‌‌‌tu‌‌‌‌‌r‌‌d‌‌‌‌‌a‌‌y August 12th & S‌‌‌‌‌‌‌un‌‌‌‌‌d‌‌a‌‌‌‌‌‌y August 13th‌Live streamed at the Temple & on ZoomS‌UNDAY SCHEDULE9‌:00‌am-9‌:40‌am E‌D‌T - D‌ai‌ly Practice ‌11:‌00am-12‌:30p‌m EDT - Green T‌ara Empowerment‌‌‌1:‌30‌pm-2‌:30‌‌‌pm E‌‌‌‌‌D‌T - Green Tara PracticeDon't miss this opportunity to connect with the compassion of Tara as Khenpo will bestow the empowerments of […]

Dzambhala & Mahakala Empowerments & Practice

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

Dzambhala is a connected with wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, allowing one to more effectively practice generosity to benefit other beings.

Dzambhala & Mahakala Empowerments & Practice

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

Mahakala protects practitioners from delusion and supports the accomplishment of dharma practice and the development of positive qualities. 

Vajrakilaya Empowerments & Practice

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

Wrathful Vajrakilaya is the yidam deity who embodies the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and wrathful manifestation of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of Purification.

Vajrakilaya Empowerments & Practice

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

Wrathful Vajrakilaya is the yidam deity who embodies the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and wrathful manifestation of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of Purification.

Vajrakilaya Empowerments & Practice

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

Wrathful Vajrakilaya is the yidam deity who embodies the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and wrathful manifestation of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of Purification.

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

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

ONLINE ONLYThis 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 a senior student. Text DownloadsWe are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.Please know that your donation brings great benefit tothe entire […]

Ullambana Celebrataion at Drikung Dharma Surya Center

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

Dzambhala is a connected with wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, allowing one to more effectively practice generosity to benefit other beings.