Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will teach from the beloved text, The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta).
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 […]
Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will continue his teachings on The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva.
Introducing 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 […]
Khenpo 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.
Relaxing 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 Center Eight unique traditional meditation practices and techniques that can have profound liberating effects for anyone suffering from the pressures, speed, meaninglessness, and uncertainties often […]
We 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 Everyone is invited to Bob & Deb Jackson’s beautiful farm in Loveland for a joyful celebration. It’s a chance to relax with our friends, eat good food (please bring your favorite vegetarian dish) and engage in practice. Those of you who attend […]
Perfect Your Wisdom: 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 right hand the Sword of Wisdom cutting through veils of illusion and in his left, a blue lotus with the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra. Through […]
A Brief and Complete Guide to Practicing the Buddhist Path: The Four Dharmas of Gampopa Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will present teachings on The Four Dharmas of Gampopa. This text presents the key points of the Buddhist Path in four sentences. Khenpo will base his explanation on a short commentary that he has written and published. To […]
Remove Obstacles Through a Profound Prayer : The Seven Supplications to Tara Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will teach from the prayer, The Seven Supplications to Tara by Lord Jigten Sumgon, the founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. This beautiful prayer presents the main points of the Buddhist Path in the context of a devotional prayer to Tara, […]
Nyinge is a practice of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and is considered extremely powerful for healing illness and purifying negative karma.
What can we do for others or ourselves at the time of death?
October 11- 13, 2019 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN PAGE FOR REGISTRATION FORM. Dzambhala Empowerment and Lojong 7-Point Mind Training Gar Drolma is privileged to welcome back Bardor Tulku Rinpoche, a beloved master of the Nyingma & Kagyu traditions who has a deep friendship and spiritual connection with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. Registration is now open. Please scroll […]
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 […]
We 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.
Heart Sutra The Heart Sutra is the most frequently used and recited text in Mahayana Buddhism in countries throughout Asia. It is a condensation of the Perfection of Wisdom (or Projnaparamita Sutras) from the Buddha’s second turning of the wheel of dharma. Through the words of the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara (Tib: Chenrezig), we are […]
New Year Day Practice & Potluck Get 2020 off to a joyful start with your Dharma friends. We’re coming together to share in practice, good food and friendship. Khenpo Samdup will start the day leading us in three dharma practices that are an auspicious beginning to the New Year. First we will engage in the […]
White Tara Long-Life Practice Honoring H.E. Garchen Rinpoche Led by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche White Tara is the female buddha of long life whose practice can help us benefit as many beings as possible. Please join us for two days of auspicious White Tara practice honoring our beloved teacher, H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. To express our heartfelt […]
How often have you made a New Year’s resolution to deepen your meditation practice and strengthen the resolve to live a life with kindness, love and compassion?