Happy Halloween!
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesNo events tonight so you can be home to hand out candy :-)
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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.
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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: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 right hand the Sword of Wisdom cutting through veils of illusion and in his left, a blue lotus with the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra. Â Through […]
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 key points of the Buddhist Path in four sentences. Khenpo will base his explanation on a short commentary that he has written and published. Â To […]
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 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, […]
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.
A Positive Practice for Those Who Are Dying: The Great Drikung Phowa
Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesWhat can we do for others or ourselves at the time of death?
The Great Nyingma and Kagyu Master Bardor Tulku
OH, United StatesOctober 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 […]
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 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 […]