Gar Drolma Buddhist Learning and Meditation Center

Mindful Awareness - A Way of Life
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Hosted by Drikung Dharma Surya Center

SATURDAY May 162pm – 3pm EST

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NAMGYALMA Thousand-fold Offerings Retreat
2026-05-16 09:30 - 17:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
With Drikung Dharma Surya Center 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

THURSDAY May 14 – SUNDAY May 17

Registration at: drikungdharmasuryainc@gmail.com

Zoom Login: drikungdharmasurya.org/upcoming-events

Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 and 1 more date | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
At Gar Drolma Temple

*This program will Not be held on zoom.

Gar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program ‌at the center.

You will have the opportunity to study foundational principals of Buddhism based on the text Learning Buddhism by our Spiritual Director, Khenpo Samdup, and practice meditation.

Each session will be led by a Senior Student.‌

6:‌00—6‌:30 ‌p.m. Meditation Practice ‌6:3‌0—7‌:30 ‌p‌.m. A Chapter from Learning Buddhism will be discussed

Resources

Learning Buddhism Video Series

Buddhism Books

We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity.Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!

Donations Appreciated

The 3 Statements that Strike the Vital Point - Tsik Sum Né Dek
2026-05-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Based on the commentary by Patrul RinpocheThe Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious Kingwith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY, May 9th & SUNDAY, May 10th

**9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT – Teachings10:00 am EDT – Daily Practice

Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will present teachings from Patrul Rinpoche’s text, which serves as a detailed explanation of the Three Lines teaching originally given by Garab Dorje. Patrul based his commentary on these three lines and elaborated on them to make their meaning more accessible and easier to understand.

*Khenpo has requested that we commit to listen to every teaching in this Dzogchen series, approximately 2‌ we‌ek‌en‌ds. Students are encouraged to join online during each teaching session.

**Mandarin and Spanish translation available.

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We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!

The 3 Statements that Strike the Vital Point - Tsik Sum Né Dek
2026-05-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Based on the commentary by Patrul RinpocheThe Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious Kingwith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY, May 2nd & SUNDAY, May 3rd

**9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT – Teachings10:00 am EDT – Daily Practice

Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will present teachings from Patrul Rinpoche’s text, which serves as a detailed explanation of the Three Lines teaching originally given by Garab Dorje. Patrul based his commentary on these three lines and elaborated on them to make their meaning more accessible and easier to understand.

*Khenpo has requested that we commit to listen to every teaching in this Dzogchen series, approximately 2‌ we‌ek‌en‌ds. Students are encouraged to join online during each teaching session.

**Mandarin and Spanish translation available.

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We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!

Buddha Amitabha Practice & Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice, “The Standing Blade of Grass”
2026-05-01 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-01 12:30 - 13:00 | OH
ONLINE ONLY

This 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.

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Text Downloads

Short Phowa Text (with Spanish)

We 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 Sangha. Thank you!

Donations Appreciated

The 3 Statements that Strike the Vital Point & Guru Yoga Sadhana
2026-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SUNDAY, April 26th

‌1st Program: Continued teachings on the 3 Statements that Strike the Vital PointTsik Sum Né Dek

**9:00 am – 11:00 am EDT

Daily Practice will follow teachings.

**Mandarin & SpanishTranslation available

Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will present teachings from Patrul Rinpoche’s text, which serves as a detailed explanation of the Three Lines teaching originally given by Garab Dorje. Patrul based his commentary on these three lines and elaborated on them to make their meaning more accessible and easier to understand.

*Khenpo has requested that we commit to listen to every teaching in this Dzogchen series, approximately 2‌ we‌ek‌en‌ds. Students are encouraged to join online during each teaching session.

**Mandarin and Spanish translation available.

2nd Program: Light Amassment of Blessings: A Guru Yoga Sadhana Practice of H.E. Garchen Rinpoche

‌1 pm – 4‌ pm E‌DT

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May the benefits be boundless as Sangha practices this most beautiful Light Amassment of Blessings.

“You are Chenrezig, embodiment of kindness and compassion. You are Tara herself, for you love all beings like a mother loves her child.”

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We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!

Honoring H. E. Garchen Rinpoche's 90 Years
2026-04-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Please join us for a weekend filled with dharma teachings and prayers honoring and celebrating H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s 90 Years of Love and Compassion

Online with the International Sangha

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S‌ATU‌RD‌AY, April 25th

1‌st Program: The 3 Statements that Strike the Vital Point Tsik Sum Né Dek *

**‌‌‌9:‌‌0‌0 ‌am – 11:‌00 ‌am ‌ED‌T‌Daily Practice will follow teachings.

Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will present teachings from Patrul Rinpoche’s text, which serves as a detailed explanation of the Three Lines teaching originally given by Garab Dorje. Patrul based his commentary on these three lines and elaborated on them to make their meaning more accessible and easier to understand.

*Khenpo has requested that we commit to listen to every teaching in this Dzogchen series, approximately 2‌ we‌ek‌en‌ds. Students are encouraged to join online during each teaching session.

**Mandarin and Spanish translation available.

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2nd Program: Special Teaching with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche & Celebrating Rinpoche’s 90 Years of Love and Compassion

‌12 pm -‌ 4 ‌pm EDTZoom opens at 11:30 am EDT(Please add your first and last name when entering Zoom)

Please join Garchen Enlightenment Stupa Society Mexico and Casa Tibet for this special dharma teaching from H.E. Garchen Rinpoche as we honor and celebrate Rinpoche’s 90 Years of Love and Compassion.

*Welcome from Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche and Lama Tony Karam *Long Life Prayers for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche *Audiovisual Presentation Honoring H.E. Garchen Rinpoche *Special Teaching from H.E. Garchen Rinpoche *Long-Life Amitayus practice *Kuntuzangpo’s Prayer & Dedication * Birthday Celebration featuring song offerings from Musicians

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The 3 Statements that Strike the Vital Point Tsik Sum Né Dek
2026-04-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Based on the commentary by Patrul RinpocheThe Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious King*

with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

S‌ATU‌RD‌AY, April 18th and SUNDAY, April 19th

**9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT – Teachings10:00 am EDT – Daily Practice

Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will present teachings from Patrul Rinpoche’s text, which serves as a detailed explanation of the Three Lines teaching originally given by Garab Dorje. Patrul based his commentary on these three lines and elaborated on them to make their meaning more accessible and easier to understand.

*Khenpo has requested that we commit to listen to every teaching in this Dzogchen series, approximately 2‌ we‌ek‌en‌ds. Students are encouraged to join online during each teaching session.

**Mandarin and Spanish translation available.

Please click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.

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Donations Appreciated

We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!

The 3 Statements that Strike the Vital Point Tsik Sum Né Dek
2026-04-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Based on the commentary by Patrul RinpocheThe Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious King*

with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

S‌ATU‌RD‌AY, April 18th and SUNDAY, April 19th

**9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT – Teachings10:00 am EDT – Daily Practice

Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will present teachings from Patrul Rinpoche’s text, which serves as a detailed explanation of the Three Lines teaching originally given by Garab Dorje. Patrul based his commentary on these three lines and elaborated on them to make their meaning more accessible and easier to understand.

*Khenpo has requested that we commit to listen to every teaching in this Dzogchen series, approximately 2‌ we‌ek‌en‌ds. Students are encouraged to join online during each teaching session

**Mandarin and Spanish translation available.

Please click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.

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Donations Appreciated

We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!

The 3 Statements that Strike the Vital Point Tsik Sum Né Dek
2026-04-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Based on the commentary by Patrul RinpocheThe Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious King*

with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

S‌ATU‌RD‌AY, April 11th and SUNDAY, April 12th

**9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT – Teachings10:00 am EDT – Daily Practice

Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will present teachings from Patrul Rinpoche’s text, which serves as a detailed explanation of the Three Lines teaching originally given by Garab Dorje. Patrul based his commentary on these three lines and elaborated on them to make their meaning more accessible and easier to understand.

*Khenpo has requested that we commit to listen to every teaching in this Dzogchen series, approximately 2‌ we‌ek‌en‌ds. Students are encouraged to join online during each teaching session.

**Mandarin and Spanish translation available.

Please click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.

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Donations Appreciated

We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!

Root Verses of the Six Intermediate States
2026-04-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Six Bardo Daily Prayerswith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

*‌S‌ATU‌RD‌AY, April 4th and SUNDAY, April 5th

*9:00 am – 11:00 am EDT

This weekend, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will bestow teachings on the Root Verses of the Six Intermediate States, a significant text included in the Six Bardo Daily Prayers.

Having recently finished teachings on the Bardo Thödol, Khenpo emphasized the value of this prayer, noting that it helps us gain a clearer understanding of the stages of the bardo, is accessible due to its concise length and offers the path to gain liberation.

Death is not dying, death is liberation.– Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

Online to the international sangha & on zoom at Gar Drolma Temple for those attending in-person.

*Daily Practice following the teachings.

*Mandarin and Spanish translation available.

We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!

Donations Appreciated

Root Verses of the Six Intermediate States
2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Six Bardo Daily Prayerswith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

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*‌S‌ATU‌RD‌AY, April 4th andSUNDAY, April 5th

*9:00 am – 11:00 am EDT

This weekend, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will bestow teachings on the Root Verses of the Six Intermediate States, a significant text included in the Six Bardo Daily Prayers.

Having recently finished teachings on the Bardo Thödol, Khenpo emphasized the value of this prayer, noting that it helps us gain a clearer understanding of the stages of the bardo, is accessible due to its concise length and offers the path to gain liberation.

Death is not dying, death is liberation.– Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

Online to the international sangha & on zoom at Gar Drolma Temple for those attending in-person.

*Daily Practice following the teachings.

*Mandarin and Spanish translation available.

We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!

Donations Appreciated

Great Liberation by Hearing Bardo Teachings
2026-03-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Bardo Thödrol Teachings with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

*‌S‌ATU‌RD‌AY, M‌arch 28th andSUNDAY, March 29th

*9:00 am – 10:30 am EDT

This weekend Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will continue the series of teachings on the Bardo Thödol teachings — “The Great Liberation through Hearing in the Bardo”, a terma discovered by Karma Lingpa.

This teaching is essential for preparing for death, post-death bardo experiences, and taking a fortunate rebirth. It helps us understand the many opportunities for liberation throughout all of the bardos. And it gives us ways to help others who are dying or have died.

In addition to the teachings, Khenpo will give the lung (oral transmission) for the Bardor Thodol on both Saturday March 28th and Sunday March 29th.

Online to the international sangha & on zoom at Gar Drolma Temple for those attending in-person.

*Daily Practice following the teachings.

*Mandarin and Spanish translation available.

We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!

Donations Appreciated

Great Liberation by Hearing Bardo Teachings
2026-03-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Bardo Thödrol Teachings with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

*‌S‌ATU‌RD‌AY, M‌arch 28th andSUNDAY, March 29th

*9:00 am – 10:30 am EDT

This weekend Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will continue the series of teachings on the Bardo Thödol teachings — “The Great Liberation through Hearing in the Bardo”, a terma discovered by Karma Lingpa.

This teaching is essential for preparing for death, post-death bardo experiences, and taking a fortunate rebirth. It helps us understand the many opportunities for liberation throughout all of the bardos. And it gives us ways to help others who are dying or have died.

In addition to the teachings, Khenpo will give the lung (oral transmission) for the Bardor Thodol on both Saturday March 28th and Sunday March 29th.

Online to the international sangha & on zoom at Gar Drolma Temple for those attending in-person.

*Daily Practice following the teachings.

*Mandarin and Spanish translation available.

Please click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.

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Donations Appreciated

We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!

Great Liberation by Hearing Bardo Teachings
2026-03-22 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Bardo Thödrol Teachings with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

*‌S‌ATU‌RD‌AY, M‌arch 21st andSUNDAY, March 22nd‌

*9:00 am – 10:30 am EDT

This weekend Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will continue the series of teachings on the Bardo Thödol teachings — “The Great Liberation through Hearing in the Bardo”, a terma discovered by Karma Lingpa.

This teaching is essential for preparing for death, post-death bardo experiences, and taking a fortunate rebirth. It helps us understand the many opportunities for liberation throughout all of the bardos. And it gives us ways to help others who are dying or have died.

Online to the international sangha & on zoom at Gar Drolma Temple for those attending in-person.

*Daily Practice following the teachings.

*Mandarin and Spanish translation available.

Please click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.

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Donations Appreciated

We are only able to offer Dharma programs like this because of your kindness and generosity. Please know that your donation brings great benefit to the entire Sangha. Thank you!
