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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n\n\nGar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program ‌at the center.  \n\n\n\nYou 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.  \n\n\n\nEach session will be led by a Senior Student.‌ \n\n\n\n6:‌00—6‌:30 ‌p.m. Meditation Practice ‌6:3‌0—7‌:30 ‌p‌.m.  A Chapter from Learning Buddhism will be discussed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nLearning Buddhism Video Series \n\n\n\nBuddhism Books \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/meditation-learning-buddhism-program-at-the-center-3/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation and Learning
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SUMMARY:The Four Dharmas of Gampopa\, Teachings & Practice
DESCRIPTION:With Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen & Khenpo Samdup Rinpochefrom the Enlightenment Stupa in Loma Bonita\, Mexico\n\n\n\nOnline to the international sangha & on zoom at Gar Drolma Templefor the morning session for attending in-person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n‌FR‌ID‌AY N‌OVE‌MB‌ER 28‌th thru S‌‌‌‌‌‌UN‌‌‌D‌‌A‌Y NOVEMBER 30th‌*10am – 12pm‌‌‌‌ E‌‌ST: Teachings with Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen‌12‌pm – 12:30pm‌‌ EST: Break‌12:‌30‌pm – 1‌:45‌pm E‌ST: Da‌‌il‌y practice with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌2:‌00‌pm – 4‌:30‌pm E‌ST: Lunch break‌4:‌30‌pm – 6‌pm E‌S‌T: Four Dharmas of Gampopa teaching with Khenchen‌6:‌30‌pm – 7‌:30‌pm E‌ST: Meditation & Discussion with Khenpo\n\n\n\nWe are truly fortunate to have the chance to come together with the sangha at the Enlightenment Stupa in Loma Bonita\, Mexico for teachings on the Four Dharmas of Gampopa and practice with Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen & Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. \n\n\n\nFour Dharmas of GampopaGrant your blessings so that my mind may turn towards the Dharma.Grant your blessings so that Dharma may progress along the path.Grant your blessings so that the path may clarify confusion.Grant your blessings so that confusion may dawn as wisdom. \n\n\n\nThese profound instructions provide a complete path from generating authentic interest in the teachings to realizing the nature of wisdom itself. \n\n\n\nWhether you are new or experienced\, you will benefit from the clarity\, warmth\, and wisdom of these profound teachers. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact stupamexico@gmail.com\n\n\n\n*Mandarin Translation available & Spanish Translation thru all sessions \n\n\n\nClick the button below if you do not have the Zoom link. \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/the-four-dharmas-of-gampopa-teachings-practice-3/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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SUMMARY:The Four Dharmas of Gampopa\, Teachings & Practice
DESCRIPTION:With Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen & Khenpo Samdup Rinpochefrom the Enlightenment Stupa in Loma Bonita\, Mexico\n\n\n\nOnline to the international sangha & on zoom at Gar Drolma Templefor the morning session for attending in-person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n‌FR‌ID‌AY N‌OVE‌MB‌ER 28‌th thru S‌‌‌‌‌‌UN‌‌‌D‌‌A‌Y NOVEMBER 30th‌*10am – 12pm‌‌‌‌ E‌‌ST: Teachings with Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen‌12‌pm – 12:30pm‌‌ EST: Break‌12:‌30‌pm – 1‌:45‌pm E‌ST: Da‌‌il‌y practice with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌2:‌00‌pm – 4‌:30‌pm E‌ST: Lunch break‌4:‌30‌pm – 6‌pm E‌S‌T: Four Dharmas of Gampopa teaching with Khenchen‌6:‌30‌pm – 7‌:30‌pm E‌ST: Meditation & Discussion with Khenpo\n\n\n\nWe are truly fortunate to have the chance to come together with the sangha at the Enlightenment Stupa in Loma Bonita\, Mexico for teachings on the Four Dharmas of Gampopa and practice with Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen & Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. \n\n\n\nFour Dharmas of GampopaGrant your blessings so that my mind may turn towards the Dharma.Grant your blessings so that Dharma may progress along the path.Grant your blessings so that the path may clarify confusion.Grant your blessings so that confusion may dawn as wisdom. \n\n\n\nThese profound instructions provide a complete path from generating authentic interest in the teachings to realizing the nature of wisdom itself. \n\n\n\nWhether you are new or experienced\, you will benefit from the clarity\, warmth\, and wisdom of these profound teachers. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact stupamexico@gmail.com\n\n\n\n*Mandarin Translation available & Spanish Translation thru all sessions \n\n\n\nClick the button below if you do not have the Zoom link. \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/the-four-dharmas-of-gampopa-teachings-practice-2/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Four Dharmas of Gampopa\, Teachings & Practice
DESCRIPTION:With Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen & Khenpo Samdup Rinpochefrom the Enlightenment Stupa in Loma Bonita\, Mexico\n\n\n\nOnline to the international sangha & on zoom at Gar Drolma Templefor the morning session for attending in-person. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n‌FR‌ID‌AY N‌OVE‌MB‌ER 28‌th thru S‌‌‌‌‌‌UN‌‌‌D‌‌A‌Y NOVEMBER 30th‌*10am – 12pm‌‌‌‌ E‌‌ST: Teachings with Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen‌12‌pm – 12:30pm‌‌ EST: Break‌12:‌30‌pm – 1‌:45‌pm E‌ST: Da‌‌il‌y practice with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌2:‌00‌pm – 4‌:30‌pm E‌ST: Lunch break‌4:‌30‌pm – 6‌pm E‌S‌T: Four Dharmas of Gampopa teaching with Khenchen‌6:‌30‌pm – 7‌:30‌pm E‌ST: Meditation & Discussion with Khenpo\n\n\n\nWe are truly fortunate to have the chance to come together with the sangha at the Enlightenment Stupa in Loma Bonita\, Mexico for teachings on the Four Dharmas of Gampopa and practice with Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen & Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. \n\n\n\nFour Dharmas of GampopaGrant your blessings so that my mind may turn towards the Dharma.Grant your blessings so that Dharma may progress along the path.Grant your blessings so that the path may clarify confusion.Grant your blessings so that confusion may dawn as wisdom. \n\n\n\nThese profound instructions provide a complete path from generating authentic interest in the teachings to realizing the nature of wisdom itself. \n\n\n\nWhether you are new or experienced\, you will benefit from the clarity\, warmth\, and wisdom of these profound teachers. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact stupamexico@gmail.com\n\n\n\n*Mandarin Translation available & Spanish Translation thru all sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\n« Prev1 / 1Next »Four Dharmas of Gampopa with Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Nov 30\, 2025 PMStages of Mahamudra Practice with Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Nov 30\, 2025 AMFour Dharmas of Gampopa with Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Nov 29\, 2025 PMStages of Mahamudra Practice with Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Nov 29\, 2025 AMFour Dharmas of Gampopa with Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen Nov 28\, 2025 PM« Prev1 / 1Next »\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to All Video Teachings
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/the-four-dharmas-of-gampopa-teachings-practice/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Video 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T180000
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n\n\nGar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program ‌at the center.  \n\n\n\nYou 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.  \n\n\n\nEach session will be led by a Senior Student.‌ \n\n\n\n6:‌00—6‌:30 ‌p.m. Meditation Practice ‌6:3‌0—7‌:30 ‌p‌.m.  A Chapter from Learning Buddhism will be discussed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nLearning Buddhism Video Series \n\n\n\nBuddhism Books \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/meditation-learning-buddhism-program-at-the-center-3/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation and Learning
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SUMMARY:Lord Jigten Sumgon's Guru Yoga
DESCRIPTION:at Centro Garchen CDMX in Mexico\, Citywith Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n‌*T‌UES‌DA‌Y\, N‌OV‌EM‌BE‌R 25‌th 7‌:30‌-9‌:00‌pm E‌ST‌\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that we will be coming together with the sangha at Centro Garchen CDMX in Mexico City for an exceptional opportunity. This gathering will allow us to participate in the Lord Jigten Sumgon Guru Yoga practice & teachings\, which will be led by Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen. \n\n\n\nThis is a truly precious opportunity to receive direct guidance from a master renowned for his unwavering dedication to teaching the profound practices of Jigten Sumgon and imparting the blessings of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. \n\n\n\nMay our practice flourish and deepen along the path illuminated byLord Jigten Sumgon’s blessings. \n\n\n\n*Spanish Translation available  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\n« Prev1 / 1Next »Lord Jigten Sumgon's Guru Yoga with Khenchen Konchok Gyaltshen November 25\, 2025 7:30 – 9:00pm ESTKhenchen Konchog Gyaltsen "How to Live in Difficult Times" from Centro Garchen\, Mex.City Nov 23\,2025« Prev1 / 1Next »\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Video Library Page
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/lord-jigten-sumgons-guru-yoga/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Video 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T090000
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SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Stories of Devotion & Smoke Offering Teachings
DESCRIPTION:with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche(from the Tara Stupa at Tepoztlán\, Mexico)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ‌‌‌SA‌‌T‌U‌R‌‌D‌A‌‌Y N‌‌OV‌‌EMB‌‌ER 22‌nd & S‌‌UN‌‌DA‌‌Y N‌‌OVE‌‌MB‌‌ER 23‌rd*‌‌9:‌0‌0‌am – 11‌:‌00‌‌am E‌ST Achi Chokyi Drolma Stories & Teachings11‌:00am-12‌:‌0‌0‌pm E‌ST Daily Practice \n\n\n\n*Mandarin translation available  \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will share devotional stories of the many blessings of Achi Chokyi Drolma. Achi has a special relationship with the Drikung Kagyu lineage and Lord Jigten Sumgön\, and she is also considered to be an important Dharma protector in other lineages as well.   \n\n\n\n*My aspiration is that these stories become a source of benefit\, inspiration\, and appreciation for the many blessings we have in the Drikung Kagyu Lineage.” ~ Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe 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!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/achi-chokyi-drolma-stories-of-devotion-smoke-offering-teachings-2/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Achi Chokyi Drolma Stories of Devotion & Smoke Offering Teachings
DESCRIPTION:with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche(from the Tara Stupa at Tepoztlán\, Mexico)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ‌‌‌SA‌‌T‌U‌R‌‌D‌A‌‌Y N‌‌OV‌‌EMB‌‌ER 22‌nd & S‌‌UN‌‌DA‌‌Y N‌‌OVE‌‌MB‌‌ER 23‌rd*‌‌9:‌0‌0‌am – 11‌:‌00‌‌am E‌ST Achi Chokyi Drolma Stories & Teachings11‌:00am-12‌:‌0‌0‌pm E‌ST Daily Practice \n\n\n\n*Mandarin translation available  \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will share devotional stories of the many blessings of Achi Chokyi Drolma. Achi has a special relationship with the Drikung Kagyu lineage and Lord Jigten Sumgön\, and she is also considered to be an important Dharma protector in other lineages as well.   \n\n\n\n*My aspiration is that these stories become a source of benefit\, inspiration\, and appreciation for the many blessings we have in the Drikung Kagyu Lineage.” ~ Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe 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!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/achi-chokyi-drolma-stories-of-devotion-smoke-offering-teachings/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n\n\nGar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program ‌at the center.  \n\n\n\nYou 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.  \n\n\n\nEach session will be led by a Senior Student.‌ \n\n\n\n6:‌00—6‌:30 ‌p.m. Meditation Practice ‌6:3‌0—7‌:30 ‌p‌.m.  A Chapter from Learning Buddhism will be discussed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nLearning Buddhism Video Series \n\n\n\nBuddhism Books \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/meditation-learning-buddhism-program-at-the-center-3/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation and Learning
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SUMMARY:Special Program in Honor of Lhabab Düchen
DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Shakyamuni Buddha Practicewith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n SAT‌UR‌DA‌Y NOVEMBER 15t‌h‌*‌9:‌00‌ am – 11‌:00‌ am EST – Meditation & Shakyamuni Buddha Teachings & Practice11‌:00 am-12‌:00 pm E‌ST – Daily Practice \n\n\n\n‌SU‌ND‌AY NOVEMBER 16‌t‌h‌‌*‌9:‌00‌ am – 11‌:00‌ am EST – Meditation & Shakyamuni Buddha Teachings & Practice11‌:00 am-12‌:00 pm E‌ST – Daily Practice \n\n\n\n*Mandarin translation available  \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to announce a special program in honor of Lhabab Düchen\, a significant Buddhist holy day commemorating the miraculous activities of Shakyamuni Buddha.  \n\n\n\nThis weekend\, under the guidance of Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\, students will have the unique opportunity to engage in guided meditation\, receive meditation instructions and study the profound practice of Shakyamuni Buddha.Whether new to meditation or experienced in Dharma study\, this program is designed to deepen understanding and support the cultivation of wisdom and compassion during this auspicious time. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe 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!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/special-program-in-honor-of-lhabab-duchen-2/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Program in Honor of Lhabab Düchen
DESCRIPTION:Meditation & Shakyamuni Buddha Practicewith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n SAT‌UR‌DA‌Y NOVEMBER 15t‌h‌*‌9:‌00‌ am – 11‌:00‌ am EST – Meditation & Shakyamuni Buddha Teachings & Practice11‌:00 am-12‌:00 pm E‌ST – Daily Practice \n\n\n\n‌SU‌ND‌AY NOVEMBER 16‌t‌h‌‌*‌9:‌00‌ am – 11‌:00‌ am EST – Meditation & Shakyamuni Buddha Teachings & Practice11‌:00 am-12‌:00 pm E‌ST – Daily Practice \n\n\n\n*Mandarin translation available  \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to announce a special program in honor of Lhabab Düchen\, a significant Buddhist holy day commemorating the miraculous activities of Shakyamuni Buddha.  \n\n\n\nThis weekend\, under the guidance of Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\, students will have the unique opportunity to engage in guided meditation\, receive meditation instructions and study the profound practice of Shakyamuni Buddha.Whether new to meditation or experienced in Dharma study\, this program is designed to deepen understanding and support the cultivation of wisdom and compassion during this auspicious time. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe 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!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/special-program-in-honor-of-lhabab-duchen/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n\n\nGar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program ‌at the center.  \n\n\n\nYou 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.  \n\n\n\nEach session will be led by a Senior Student.‌ \n\n\n\n6:‌00—6‌:30 ‌p.m. Meditation Practice ‌6:3‌0—7‌:30 ‌p‌.m.  A Chapter from Learning Buddhism will be discussed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nLearning Buddhism Video Series \n\n\n\nBuddhism Books \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/meditation-learning-buddhism-program-at-the-center-3/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation and Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T090000
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SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Empowerment\, Teachings & Practice
DESCRIPTION:Medicine Buddha Empowerment\, Teachings & Practicewith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\nIn Mexico City with the Garchen Enlightenment Stupa Society Sangha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n SAT‌UR‌DA‌Y NOVEMBER 8‌t‌h‌*‌9:‌00‌ am – 11‌:00‌ am EST – Medicine Buddha Teachings & Practice11‌:00 am-12‌:00 pm E‌ST – Daily Practice 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST – Break*7:30-9:30pm EST – Medicine Buddha Empowerment ‌\n\n\n\n‌SU‌ND‌AY NOVEMBER 9‌t‌h‌‌*9:‌00 am – 11‌:00 ‌am E‌ST – Medicine Buddha Teachings & Practice‌11:‌00 ‌am-12‌:00 ‌pm – E‌ST D‌ai‌ly Practice‌12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST – Break2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Medicine Buddha Teachings and Practice\n\n\n\nJoin Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche in Mexico City with the Garchen Enlightenment Stupa Society Sangha where he will offer both the transmission and the essential instructions for Medicine Buddha\, a revered figure who embodies the healing qualities of all the Buddhas. The Essence of Medicine Buddha’s HealingPracticing the teachings of Medicine Buddha supports both physical and mental healing\, while also creating the causes and conditions to eliminate suffering at its root. This approach helps overcome inner obstacles and guides progress toward enlightenment. This practice is suitable for all levels of practitioners! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\nText Download\n\n\n\n\nMedicine Buddha Text
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/medicine-buddha-empowerment-teachings-practice-3/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T213000
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SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha Empowerment\, Teachings & Practice
DESCRIPTION:Medicine Buddha Empowerment\, Teachings & Practicewith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\nIn Mexico City with the Garchen Enlightenment Stupa Society Sangha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n ‌SAT‌UR‌DA‌Y NOVEMBER 8‌t‌h‌*‌9:‌00‌ am – 11‌:00‌ am EST – Medicine Buddha Teachings & Practice11‌:00 am-12‌:00 pm E‌ST – Daily Practice 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST – Break*7:30-9:30pm EST – Medicine Buddha Empowerment ‌\n\n\n\n‌SU‌ND‌AY NOVEMBER 9‌t‌h‌‌*9:‌00 am – 11‌:00 ‌am E‌ST – Medicine Buddha Teachings & Practice‌11:‌00 ‌am-12‌:00 ‌pm – E‌ST D‌ai‌ly Practice‌12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST – Break2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Medicine Buddha Teachings and Practice\n\n\n\nJoin Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche in Mexico City with the Garchen Enlightenment Stupa Society Sangha where he will offer both the transmission and the essential instructions for Medicine Buddha\, a revered figure who embodies the healing qualities of all the Buddhas. The Essence of Medicine Buddha’s HealingPracticing the teachings of Medicine Buddha supports both physical and mental healing\, while also creating the causes and conditions to eliminate suffering at its root. This approach helps overcome inner obstacles and guides progress toward enlightenment. This practice is suitable for all levels of practitioners! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\nText Download\n\n\n\n\nMedicine Buddha Text
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/medicine-buddha-empowerment-teachings-practice-2/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n\n\nGar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program ‌at the center.  \n\n\n\nYou 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.  \n\n\n\nEach session will be led by a Senior Student.‌ \n\n\n\n6:‌00—6‌:30 ‌p.m. Meditation Practice ‌6:3‌0—7‌:30 ‌p‌.m.  A Chapter from Learning Buddhism will be discussed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nLearning Buddhism Video Series \n\n\n\nBuddhism Books \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/meditation-learning-buddhism-program-at-the-center-3/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation and Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T100000
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SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice & Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice\, “The Standing Blade of Grass” 
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE ONLY\n\n\n\nThis popular practice helps assure a more positive rebirth\, or possibly even attainment of Amitabha Pureland\, at the time of death.  \n\n\n\nThis practice will be led by a senior student.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Downloads\n\n\n\n\nShort Phowa Text (with Spanish)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/buddha-amitabha-practice-great-drikung-phowa-chenmo-practice-the-standing-blade-of-grass-19/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T120000
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SUMMARY:Supplication to Tara - Sahara's Song of Mahamudra
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY November 1st*10:00 am – 12:00‌ pm E‌DT‌ – Supplication to Tara/Sahara Song of Mahamudra12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice \n\n\n\nSUNDAY November 2nd*9:00 am – 11:00‌ am E‌ST‌ – Supplication to Tara/Sahara Song of Mahamudra11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST – Daily Practice \n\n\n\nPlease note TIME CHANGE to Eastern Daylight Time \n\n\n\n*Mandarin translation available \n\n\n\nJoin Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche in Medellin Colombia for these precious teachings on Tara and the profound Songs of Mahamudra by Saraha.  \n\n\n\nTara\, revered as the embodiment of compassionate action\, offers swift protection and guidance to those who call upon her. The supplication invites us to open to her blessings and to cultivate the qualities of courage\, wisdom\, and loving-kindness in our own heart and mind. \n\n\n\nSaraha’s Song of Mahamudra\, a profound expression of realization\, beckons us into the spacious freedom of mind’s true nature. Through poetic wisdom\, Saraha points directly to the heart of awakening\, encouraging us to rest naturally and recognize our inherent clarity and opennes.May our study & practice be infused with Tara’s grace and the liberating insight of Mahamudra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe 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!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/supplication-to-tara-saharas-song-of-mahamudra-2/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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SUMMARY:Supplication to Tara - Sahara's Song of Mahamudra
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY November 1st*10:00 am – 12:00‌ pm E‌DT‌ – Supplication to Tara/Sahara Song of Mahamudra12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice \n\n\n\nSUNDAY November 2nd*9:00 am – 11:00‌ am E‌ST‌ – Supplication to Tara/Sahara Song of Mahamudra11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST – Daily Practice \n\n\n\nPlease note TIME CHANGE to Eastern Daylight Time \n\n\n\n*Mandarin translation available \n\n\n\nJoin Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche in Medellin Colombia for these precious teachings on Tara and the profound Songs of Mahamudra by Saraha.  \n\n\n\nTara\, revered as the embodiment of compassionate action\, offers swift protection and guidance to those who call upon her. The supplication invites us to open to her blessings and to cultivate the qualities of courage\, wisdom\, and loving-kindness in our own heart and mind. \n\n\n\nSaraha’s Song of Mahamudra\, a profound expression of realization\, beckons us into the spacious freedom of mind’s true nature. Through poetic wisdom\, Saraha points directly to the heart of awakening\, encouraging us to rest naturally and recognize our inherent clarity and opennes.May our study & practice be infused with Tara’s grace and the liberating insight of Mahamudra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\n« Prev1 / 1Next »Supplication. to Tara and Sahara"s song of Mahamudra with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Nov.2\,2025Supplication to Tara & Saraha's Song of Mahamudra with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche Saturday\, Nov 1\, 2025« Prev1 / 1Next »\n\n\n\nReturn to All Video Teachings Page
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/supplication-to-tara-saharas-song-of-mahamudra/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Video 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T193000
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n\n\nGar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program ‌at the center.  \n\n\n\nYou 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.  \n\n\n\nEach session will be led by a Senior Student.‌ \n\n\n\n6:‌00—6‌:30 ‌p.m. Meditation Practice ‌6:3‌0—7‌:30 ‌p‌.m.  A Chapter from Learning Buddhism will be discussed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nLearning Buddhism Video Series \n\n\n\nBuddhism Books \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/meditation-learning-buddhism-program-at-the-center-3/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation and Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T175614
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SUMMARY:White Sur Offering called Pervading All Purelands (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:~The time of death can be an opportunity for the realization of great wisdom or taking a happier rebirth ~ \n\n\n\n• 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. \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to see our complete Virtual Dharma weekly schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Downloads\n\n\n\n\nWhite Sur Text
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/white-sur-offering-called-pervading-all-purelands-online-only-8/2025-10-27/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T120000
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SUMMARY:Dream Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Based on Guru Nyida Ozer’s Dream Yoga Experiencecommentary by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY October 25th*9:00 am – 11:00‌ pm E‌DT‌ – Teachings11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice \n\n\n\nSUNDAY October 26th*9:00 am – 11:00‌ pm E‌DT‌ – Teachings11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice \n\n\n\n*Mandarin translation available \n\n\n\nJoin us this w‌ee‌ke‌nd as Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche offers a dream yoga commentary on the profound spiritual journey of Guru Nyida Ozer\, a revered teacher deeply rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. \n\n\n\nGuru Nyida Ozer wrote down his dream yoga experience with a wish that it would benefit many other beings. At the heart of this story is a powerful dream experience through which Guru Nyida Ozer connects with and helps his younger brother and others who are in the bardo—the intermediate state between death and rebirth.“This story gives us the information we need in order to prepare for death while we are still in the living bardo\, and it tells us what we have to do when we enter into the bardo. All guidance for this is in this teaching.”                              ~ Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche~ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe 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!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/dream-yoga-2/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000
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SUMMARY:Dream Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Based on Guru Nyida Ozer’s Dream Yoga Experiencecommentary by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY October 25th*9:00 am – 11:00‌ pm E‌DT‌ – Teachings11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice \n\n\n\nSUNDAY October 26th*9:00 am – 11:00‌ pm E‌DT‌ – Teachings11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT – Daily Practice \n\n\n\n*Mandarin translation available \n\n\n\nJoin us this w‌ee‌ke‌nd as Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche offers a dream yoga commentary on the profound spiritual journey of Guru Nyida Ozer\, a revered teacher deeply rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. \n\n\n\nGuru Nyida Ozer wrote down his dream yoga experience with a wish that it would benefit many other beings. At the heart of this story is a powerful dream experience through which Guru Nyida Ozer connects with and helps his younger brother and others who are in the bardo—the intermediate state between death and rebirth.“This story gives us the information we need in order to prepare for death while we are still in the living bardo\, and it tells us what we have to do when we enter into the bardo. All guidance for this is in this teaching.”                              ~ Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche~ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Video Library Page
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/dream-yoga/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Video 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T193000
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n\n\nGar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program ‌at the center.  \n\n\n\nYou 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.  \n\n\n\nEach session will be led by a Senior Student.‌ \n\n\n\n6:‌00—6‌:30 ‌p.m. Meditation Practice ‌6:3‌0—7‌:30 ‌p‌.m.  A Chapter from Learning Buddhism will be discussed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nLearning Buddhism Video Series \n\n\n\nBuddhism Books \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/meditation-learning-buddhism-program-at-the-center-3/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation and Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T133000
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SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice & Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice\, “The Standing Blade of Grass” 
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE ONLY\n\n\n\nThis popular practice helps assure a more positive rebirth\, or possibly even attainment of Amitabha Pureland\, at the time of death.  \n\n\n\nThis practice will be led by a senior student.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Downloads\n\n\n\n\nShort Phowa Text (with Spanish)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/buddha-amitabha-practice-great-drikung-phowa-chenmo-practice-the-standing-blade-of-grass-19/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T175615
CREATED:20251013T141442Z
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SUMMARY:Empowerment of Samadhi
DESCRIPTION:From the Profound Dharma of Kyobpa Rinpoche Jigten Sumgöncommentary by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY October 18th*9:00am – 11:00‌pm E‌DT‌ TeachingsDaily Practice will follow teachings  \n\n\n\nSUNDAY October 19th*9:00am – 11:00‌pm E‌DT‌ TeachingsDaily Practice will follow teachings  \n\n\n\n*Mandarin translation available \n\n\n\nThe “Empowerment of Samadhi” by Lord Jigten Sumgon is a Vajrayana Buddhist practice\, found in a text of the same name\, that allows practitioners to engage in self-empowerment. It is based on the understanding that the practitioner’s mind and the deity are not separate\, and by engaging in the practice with faith\, one can receive blessings and achieve a state of samadhi or meditative absorption. \n\n\n\nThe practice of Manjushri enables the individual to cultivate and increase wisdom by facilitating the sharpening of intelligence and the ability to engage in critical analysis. It also enhances the development  of bodhicitta that leads to the state of omniscience. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to participate in our online sessions at Gar Drolma\, including morning sessions and afternoon sessions available online only with the international sangha.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease click below to get Zoom info or to make a donation.\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\nWe 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!
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/empowerment-of-samadhi-2/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T175615
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SUMMARY:Empowerment of Samadhi
DESCRIPTION:From the Profound Dharma of Kyobpa Rinpoche Jigten Sumgöncommentary by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY October 18th*9:00am – 11:00‌pm E‌DT‌ TeachingsDaily Practice will follow teachings  \n\n\n\nSUNDAY October 19th*9:00am – 11:00‌pm E‌DT‌ TeachingsDaily Practice will follow teachings  \n\n\n\n*Mandarin translation available \n\n\n\nThe “Empowerment of Samadhi” by Lord Jigten Sumgon is a Vajrayana Buddhist practice\, found in a text of the same name\, that allows practitioners to engage in self-empowerment. It is based on the understanding that the practitioner’s mind and the deity are not separate\, and by engaging in the practice with faith\, one can receive blessings and achieve a state of samadhi or meditative absorption. \n\n\n\nThe practice of Manjushri enables the individual to cultivate and increase wisdom by facilitating the sharpening of intelligence and the ability to engage in critical analysis. It also enhances the development  of bodhicitta that leads to the state of omniscience. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to participate in our online sessions at Gar Drolma\, including morning sessions and afternoon sessions available online only with the international sangha.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Video Library Page
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/empowerment-of-samadhi/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special,Video 2025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T175615
CREATED:20241220T151342Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n\n\nGar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program ‌at the center.  \n\n\n\nYou 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.  \n\n\n\nEach session will be led by a Senior Student.‌ \n\n\n\n6:‌00—6‌:30 ‌p.m. Meditation Practice ‌6:3‌0—7‌:30 ‌p‌.m.  A Chapter from Learning Buddhism will be discussed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nLearning Buddhism Video Series \n\n\n\nBuddhism Books \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/meditation-learning-buddhism-program-at-the-center-3/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation and Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T175615
CREATED:20250120T163716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T154100Z
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SUMMARY:White Sur Offering called Pervading All Purelands (Online Only)
DESCRIPTION:~The time of death can be an opportunity for the realization of great wisdom or taking a happier rebirth ~ \n\n\n\n• 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. \n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom Info Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to see our complete Virtual Dharma weekly schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Downloads\n\n\n\n\nWhite Sur Text
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/white-sur-offering-called-pervading-all-purelands-online-only-8/2025-10-13/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T175615
CREATED:20251007T142339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T150536Z
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SUMMARY:The Three Layered Protection Sphere
DESCRIPTION:Teachings and Practicewith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY October 11th and SUNDAY October 12th*9:00am – 10:30am E‌DT‌ Teachings and Practice10:30am – 11:30am EDT Daily Practice \n\n\n\n*Mandarin translation available \n\n\n\nJoin Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche this weekend as we explore the luminous protection sphere —the radiant boundary that seals the sacred space of practice.  \n\n\n\nThe Three Layered Protection Sphere by Lord Jigten Sumgon remains a cherished and widely practiced teaching in the Drikung Kagyu lineage. Through understanding and visualization\, we can rest within its light of clarity and compassion\, guiding us toward the realization of the nature of mind and enlightenment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Download\n\n\n\n\nDownload The Three Layered Protection Sphere Text
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/the-three-layered-protection-sphere/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T175615
CREATED:20251007T141924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T150526Z
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SUMMARY:The Three Layered Protection Sphere
DESCRIPTION:Teachings and Practicewith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY October 11th and SUNDAY October 12th*9:00am – 10:30am E‌DT‌ Teachings and Practice10:30am – 11:30am EDT Daily Practice \n\n\n\n*Mandarin translation available \n\n\n\nJoin Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche this weekend as we explore the luminous protection sphere —the radiant boundary that seals the sacred space of practice.  \n\n\n\nThe Three Layered Protection Sphere by Lord Jigten Sumgon remains a cherished and widely practiced teaching in the Drikung Kagyu lineage. Through understanding and visualization\, we can rest within its light of clarity and compassion\, guiding us toward the realization of the nature of mind and enlightenment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\n\nDonations Appreciated\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nText Download\n\n\n\n\nDownload The Three Layered Protection Sphere Text
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/three-layered-protection-sphere/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special
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