Phowa, Amitabha & Amitayus Teachings and Practice
2025-07-26 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
From Calgary, Alberta Canada with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY DAY JULY 26th‌‌* 11:00 am – 1‌:00 ‌pm E‌DT – Teachings & Practice1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice

SUNDAY JULY 20th‌

‌* 11:00 am – 1‌:00 ‌pm E‌DT – Teachings & Practice1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice

*Mandarin translation available

Join Khenpo and the international sangha in Calgary, Alberta Canada for the direct instructions and transmission on Drikung Kagyu Phowa.

Also connected with this practice Khenpo will discuss Amitabha, a Buddha of infinite light and compassion, often associated with the Pure Land. And Amitayus, a form of Amitabha, specifically focused on infinite life, and is often depicted holding a long-life vase.

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Drikung Kagyu Phowa Text

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Phowa, Amitabha & Amitayus Teachings and Practice
2025-07-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
From Calgary, Alberta Canada with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY DAY JULY 26th‌‌* 11:00 am – 1‌:00 ‌pm E‌DT – Teachings & Practice1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice

SUNDAY JULY 20th‌

‌* 11:00 am – 1‌:00 ‌pm E‌DT – Teachings & Practice1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice

*Mandarin translation available

Join Khenpo and the international sangha in Calgary, Alberta Canada for the direct instructions and transmission on Drikung Kagyu Phowa.

Also connected with this practice Khenpo will discuss Amitabha, a Buddha of infinite light and compassion, often associated with the Pure Land. And Amitayus, a form of Amitabha, specifically focused on infinite life, and is often depicted holding a long-life vase.

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Drikung Kagyu Phowa Text

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Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
2025-07-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-03 18:00 - 19:30
At Gar Drolma Temple

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

*This program will Not be held on zoom.

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Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
2025-08-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
From British Columbia, Canadawith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY AUGUST 1‌* 10:00 am – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Teachings & Practice1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice

SUNDAY AUGUST 2‌

‌* 10:00 am – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Teachings & Practice1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice

*Mandarin translation available

Khenpo will offer explanations about the letter Nagarjuna wrote as a gift of advice to a South Indian king. Despite its short length (123 verses), it covers the entire Mahayana path and the stages of the path leading to enlightenment.

This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.

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!

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Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
2025-08-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
From British Columbia, Canadawith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY AUGUST 1‌* 10:00 am – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Teachings & Practice1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice

SUNDAY AUGUST 2‌

‌* 10:00 am – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Teachings & Practice1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice

*Mandarin translation available

Khenpo will offer explanations about the letter Nagarjuna wrote as a gift of advice to a South Indian king. Despite its short length (123 verses), it covers the entire Mahayana path and the stages of the path leading to enlightenment.

This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.

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Guru Rinpoche Empowerment, Teachings & Practice
2025-08-08 22:00 - 2025-08-09 00:00, 2025-08-09 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-10 13:00 - 19:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
From Garchen Meditation Center in Burnaby, B.C. Canadawith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

FRIDAY AUGUST 8TH :‌10:00 pm – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Empowerment

SATURDAY AUGUST 9TH & SUNDAY AUGUST 10TH:‌1:00 pm – 3‌:00 ‌pm E‌DT & 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT: Teachings & Practice

Online & to the international sangha.

Join Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche at Garchen Meditation Centre for this powerful practice to relieve the suffering of beings through elimination of self-grasping and the generation of bodhicitta (the intent to benefit all sentient beings).

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Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
From Garchen Meditation Center in Burnaby, B.C. Canadawith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY AUGUST 9 & SUNDAY AUGUST 10‌* 10:00 am – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – TeachingsDaily Practice will follow teachings

*Mandarin translation available

Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will offer teachings from Garchen Meditation Centre explaining the letter Nagarjuna wrote as a gift of advice to a South Indian king. Despite its short length (123 verses), it covers the entire Mahayana path and the stages of the path leading to enlightenment.

This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.

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!

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Amitabha Teachings & Practice, Jangchog Ritual for the Deceased
2025-08-15 22:00 - 2025-08-16 00:00, 2025-08-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
With Khenpo Samdup Rinpochefrom Garchen Meditation Center in Burnaby, B.C. Canada

FRIDAY AUGUST 15TH :*‌10:00 pm – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Amitabha Empowerment*Mandarin translation available

SATURDAY AUGUST 16TH ‌1:00 pm – 3‌:00 ‌pm E‌DT & 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT: Amitabha Teachings & Practice

SUNDAY AUGUST 17TH ‌1:00 pm – 3‌:00 ‌pm E‌DT: Jangchog Ritual & Teachings

Online & to the international sangha.

Join Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche for this profound practice to invoke the blessings of Amitabha Buddha and perform the Jangchog ritual.

The Jangchok ritual connects those who have died with the blessings of Amitabha, creating the causes for a positive rebirth and the removal of obstacles at the time of death.

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Jangchog Text

Deity Yoga Buddha Amitaba (Pg. 64)

Submit Names for Jangchog Ritual

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Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
From British Columbia, Canadawith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY AUGUST 16‌* 10:00 am – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Teachings & Practice – Daily Practice Following

SUNDAY AUGUST 17

‌* 10:00 am – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Teachings & Practice – Daily Practice Following

*Mandarin translation available

Khenpo will offer explanations about the letter Nagarjuna wrote as a gift of advice to a South Indian king. Despite its short length (123 verses), it covers the entire Mahayana path and the stages of the path leading to enlightenment.

This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.

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Amitabha Teachings & Practice, Jangchog Ritual for the Deceased
2025-08-16 13:00 - 19:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
With Khenpo Samdup Rinpochefrom Garchen Meditation Center in Burnaby, B.C. Canada

FRIDAY AUGUST 15TH :*‌10:00 pm – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Amitabha Empowerment*Mandarin translation available

SATURDAY AUGUST 16TH ‌1:00 pm – 3‌:00 ‌pm E‌DT & 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT: Amitabha Teachings & Practice

SUNDAY AUGUST 17TH ‌1:00 pm – 3‌:00 ‌pm E‌DT: Jangchog Ritual & Teachings

Online & to the international sangha.

Join Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche for this profound practice to invoke the blessings of Amitabha Buddha and perform the Jangchog ritual.

The Jangchok ritual connects those who have died with the blessings of Amitabha, creating the causes for a positive rebirth and the removal of obstacles at the time of death.

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Jangchog Text

Deity Yoga Buddha Amitaba (Pg. 64)

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White Sur Offering called Pervading All Purelands (Online Only)
2025-08-18 19:30 - 20:30
~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 be dedicated for the benefit of people or animals who have died to help them purify karma and take a better rebirth.

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Wrathful Guru Rinpoche Empowerment, Teachings & Practice
2025-08-22 22:00 - 2025-08-23 00:00, 2025-08-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
From Garchen Meditation Centre in Vancouver, Canada

FRIDAY AUGUST 22nd:*10:00 pm – 12:00 am EDT – Guru Drakpo Empowerment *Mandarin translation available

SATURDAY AUGUST 23rd:

1:00 pm – 3:00 ‌pm E‌DT – Guru Drakpo Teachings and Practice5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT – Guru Drakpo Teachings and Practice

SUNDAY AUGUST 24th: ‌1:00 pm – 3:00 ‌pm E‌DT – Guru Drakpo Teachings and Practice‌

*Mandarin translation available

Guru Drakpo is a wrathful form of Guru Rinpoche. This practice clears away negativity and obstacles on both physical and spiritual levels to prepare for a Tara Stupa opportunity, abundance, and good fortune.

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Mantras

Guru Dragpo short mantra:Om A Hung Artsik Nirtsik Namo Bhagavate Hung Hung Ah Hung Hung Phat

Vajra Guru mantra:

Om Ah Hung Benzra Guru Pema Siddhi Hung

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Wrathful Visualization

Daily Practice of Guru Dragpo

Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
From British Columbia, Canadawith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY AUGUST 23‌* 10:00 am – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Teachings & Practice – Daily Practice Following

SUNDAY AUGUST 24

‌* 10:00 am – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Teachings & Practice – Daily Practice Following

*Mandarin translation available

Khenpo will offer explanations about the letter Nagarjuna wrote as a gift of advice to a South Indian king. Despite its short length (123 verses), it covers the entire Mahayana path and the stages of the path leading to enlightenment.

This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.

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

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Wrathful Guru Rinpoche Empowerment, Teachings & Practice
2025-08-23 13:00 - 19:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
From Garchen Meditation Centre in Vancouver, Canada

FRIDAY AUGUST 22nd:*10:00 pm – 12:00 am EDT – Guru Drakpo Empowerment *Mandarin translation available

SATURDAY AUGUST 23rd:

1:00 pm – 3:00 ‌pm E‌DT – Guru Drakpo Teachings and Practice5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT – Guru Drakpo Teachings and Practice

SUNDAY AUGUST 24th: ‌1:00 pm – 3:00 ‌pm E‌DT – Guru Drakpo Teachings and Practice‌

*Mandarin translation available

Guru Drakpo is a wrathful form of Guru Rinpoche. This practice clears away negativity and obstacles on both physical and spiritual levels to prepare for a Tara Stupa opportunity, abundance, and good fortune.

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

Mantras

Guru Dragpo short mantra:Om A Hung Artsik Nirtsik Namo Bhagavate Hung Hung Ah Hung Hung Phat

Vajra Guru mantra:

Om Ah Hung Benzra Guru Pema Siddhi Hung

Text Downloads

Wrathful Visualization

Daily Practice of Guru Dragpo

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Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
2025-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
From British Columbia, Canadawith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY AUGUST 23‌* 10:00 am – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Teachings & Practice – Daily Practice Following

SUNDAY AUGUST 24

‌* 10:00 am – 12‌:00 ‌am E‌DT – Teachings & Practice – Daily Practice Following

*Mandarin translation available

Khenpo will offer explanations about the letter Nagarjuna wrote as a gift of advice to a South Indian king. Despite its short length (123 verses), it covers the entire Mahayana path and the stages of the path leading to enlightenment.

This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.

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In Praise of the Vajra Mind
2025-08-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Composed by Lopön LudrupCommentary by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY AUGUST 30th‌* 10:00 am – 11:00 ‌am E‌DT – Daily Practice Following

SUNDAY AUGUST 31st

‌* 10:00 am – 11:00 ‌am E‌DT – Daily Practice Following

*Mandarin translation available

Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will discuss “In Praise of the Vajra Mind” by Lopön Ludrup, a Tibetan Tanjur song by Nāgārjuna. The song proclaims that by cultivating the very heart—vajra-essence of mind itself—one may swiftly accomplish the path of awakening and realize perfect, unsurpassable bodhi.

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The Vajra of Mind

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In Praise of the Vajra Mind
2025-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
Composed by Lopön LudrupCommentary by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY AUGUST 30th‌* 10:00 am – 11:00 ‌am E‌DT – Daily Practice Following

SUNDAY AUGUST 31st

‌* 10:00 am – 11:00 ‌am E‌DT – Daily Practice Following

*Mandarin translation available

Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will discuss “In Praise of the Vajra Mind” by Lopön Ludrup, a Tibetan Tanjur song by Nāgārjuna. The song proclaims that by cultivating the very heart—vajra-essence of mind itself—one may swiftly accomplish the path of awakening and realize perfect, unsurpassable bodhi.

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THE RADIANT HEART: Lord Gampopa's Four Statements
2025-09-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
“Illuminating the 1000 Buddha’s Wisdom”commentary by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6th‌* 9:00 am – 10:00 ‌am E‌DT – Daily Practice Following

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7th

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

*Mandarin translation available

A revered master, Lord Gampopa’s pith instructions have illuminated the path for countless practitioners, guiding them towards the profound wisdom of the Buddhas.

Gampopa’s teachings, refined into these four profound statements, offer a clear and direct path to understanding the essence of the 1000 Buddhas’ wisdom. By contemplating and embodying these teachings, practitioners can awaken to their true nature, experiencing the radiant heart of enlightenment.

This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.

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THE RADIANT HEART: Lord Gampopa's Four Statements
2025-09-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Gar Drolma Buddhist Center, 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420, United States
“Illuminating the 1000 Buddha’s Wisdom”commentary by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6th‌* 9:00 am – 10:00 ‌am E‌DT – Daily Practice Following

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7th

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

*Mandarin translation available

A revered master, Lord Gampopa’s pith instructions have illuminated the path for countless practitioners, guiding them towards the profound wisdom of the Buddhas.

Gampopa’s teachings, refined into these four profound statements, offer a clear and direct path to understanding the essence of the 1000 Buddhas’ wisdom. By contemplating and embodying these teachings, practitioners can awaken to their true nature, experiencing the radiant heart of enlightenment.

This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.

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