Vajrakilaya Retreat with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesPlease join us for the weekend retreat of Vajrakilaya, the wrathful manifestation of Vajrasattva, the deity of purification.
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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Two Days of Long-Life Practices Honoring H.E. Garchen Rinpoche Led by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesPlease join Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Saturday December 29th & Sunday December 30th, for two days of auspicious long-life practices honoring our beloved teacher, H.E. Garchen Rinpoche.
Preliminary Practices (Ngondro)by Garchen Rinpoche
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesKhenpo will give the transmission and instructions for the preliminary practices (ngondro) of the Five-fold Mahamudra composed by Garchen Rinpoche.
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 […]
37 Practices of a Bodhisattva (Part 1) & How to Develop the Heart of Ultimate Compassion
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will teach from the beloved text, The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta).
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 […]
The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva (Part 2) &Â Guidance in Calm Abiding Meditation
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will continue his teachings on The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva.
Book Discussion following Phowa Practice
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesWe will be discussing Mind Beyond Death by Dzogchen Ponlop after our monthly Phowa practice to gain deeper insight into the human experience at death and beyond.
Understand Your Own True Nature:Â Vajrayogini
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will be offering teachings and practice instructions for this popular tantric practice that is one of the principal practices to be completed during 3-year retreats.
Meditation Workshop
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesRelaxing into simplicity using sound, energy, breath and mind Presenter: Robert L. Leach Co-presenter: Thomas Marcey Saturday, April 6, 2019, 10:30 AM – 12:30PM Location: Gar Drolma Buddhist Learning and Meditation […]
Book Discussion (no Phowa Practice this week – note time change)
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesWe will be discussing Mind Beyond Death by Dzogchen Ponlop after our monthly Phowa practice to gain deeper insight into the human experience at death and beyond.
Summer Celebration at the Farm: Achi Chokyi Drolma Smoke Offering and Group Picnic
Jackson Farm 10655 Harrison Raod, Loveland, OH, United StatesSummer Celebration at the Farm : Achi Chokyi Drolma Smoke Offering and Group Picnic Everyone is invited to Bob & Deb Jackson’s beautiful farm in Loveland for a joyful celebration. It’s […]
Perfect Your Wisdom:Â Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesPerfect Your Wisdom:Â Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom This month, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give the reading transmission and practice instructions for Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom. He holds in his […]
A Brief and Complete Guide to Practicing the Buddhist Path: The Four Dharmas of Gampopa
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesA Brief and Complete Guide to Practicing the Buddhist Path:Â The Four Dharmas of Gampopa Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will present teachings on The Four Dharmas of Gampopa. This text presents the […]
Remove Obstacles Through a Profound Prayer: The Seven Supplications to Tara
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesRemove Obstacles Through a Profound Prayer :Â The Seven Supplications to Tara Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will teach from the prayer, The Seven Supplications to Tara by Lord Jigten Sumgon, the founder […]
Purify Negativities and Open Your Heart to Compassion: Chenrezig and the Practice of Nyinge
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesNyinge is a practice of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and is considered extremely powerful for healing illness and purifying negative karma.