Event Series Sivananda Yoga

Sivananda Yoga

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

Simplify, 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 States

Achi 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 States

Achi 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 States

Amitabha 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 States

The empowerment of Wrathful Padmasambhava is a powerful practice for removing all obstacles.

Event Series Pith Instructions

Pith Instructions

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

Garchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel.

Event Series Pith Instructions

Pith Instructions

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

Garchen Rinpoche will teach the pith instructions he received from his root guru Siddhi Chime Dorjee and Khenpo Munsel.

Pith Instructions and Refuge

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

Garchen 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 States

9:00 - Noon, Mahamudra Refuge, 2:30 - 5:30 Lama Chopa

Celebrate Saga Dawa

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

Join 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 States

10am-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 States

Saturday 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 States

You 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 […]

Vajrapani Empowerment, Generation and Completion Stage Instructions

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

Friday: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday and Sunday: 10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm On Friday night Khenpo will give the empowerment of Vajrapani, the Buddha of enlightened power. 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 […]

How to Deepen Your Meditation Practice

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

Shamata, Vipassana and Walking Meditation Retreat with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Saturday and Sunday: 10am-12pm 12pm-1:30pm (Lunch, included with registration) 1:30pm-4:30pm Whether you are starting or deepening your meditation practice, this retreat will offer a casual, environment in which to receive instructions and personally interact with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. We will sit in a circle and […]

Sangha Meeting

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

Curious about what is going on at Gar Drolma? Want to ask questions or comment about programming? Or maybe you just want to join us for a meal and socialize!

Buddha Amitabha Practice

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

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 […]

Fall Deep Cleaning Day

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

Come Together and Sparkle... Please join our "deep clean" Sa‌tur‌day, October 20th, 9:0‌0am -12:00pm‌ Lunch will be provided!!   This will be our Fall clean up day to make the center sparkle. Please come!  Many hands make light work! Thanks very much! Salli Marsh,  Gar Drolma Cleaning Queen   For more information:  [email protected] | tel. 513-604-3723 May […]