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Dzogchen Bardo Teachings: Ocean of the Single Intention Bardo Prayer

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Commentary by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Saturday April 1 and Sund‌‌‌‌‌‌‌a‌y April 210‌‌am-12‌‌:00‌pm EDT ONLINE ONLY‌ Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will be teaching on the root text of Jigme Lingpa's famous Ocean of the Single Intention Bardo Prayer which covers the four principal intermediate states in their entirety: the natural bardo of life, the bardo of death, the […]

Dzogchen Bardo Teachings: Ocean of the Single Intention Bardo Prayer

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Commentary by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Saturday April 1 and Sund‌‌‌‌‌‌‌a‌y April 210‌‌am-12‌‌:00‌pm EDT ONLINE ONLY‌ Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will be teaching on the root text of Jigme Lingpa's famous Ocean of the Single Intention Bardo Prayer which covers the four principal intermediate states in their entirety: the natural bardo of life, the bardo of death, the […]

Vajrakilaya Retreat (Online and at Temple)

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Saturday April 22 and Sund‌‌‌‌‌‌‌a‌y April 2310‌‌am - 12:00‌pm EDT and 1:30 - 4:30pm EDT Please join us in welcoming Khenpo back to Gar Drolma in Dayton, Ohio for the weekend retreat of Vajrakilaya, the wrathful manifestation of Vajrasattva, the deity of purification. In t‌od‌ay‌’s world, anxieties about our personal life and world […]

Vajrakilaya Retreat (Online and at Temple)

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Saturday April 22 and Sund‌‌‌‌‌‌‌a‌y April 2310‌‌am - 12:00‌pm EDT and 1:30 - 4:00pm EDT Please join us in welcoming Khenpo back to Gar Drolma in Dayton, Ohio for the weekend retreat of Vajrakilaya, the wrathful manifestation of Vajrasattva, the deity of purification. In t‌od‌ay‌’s world, anxieties about our personal life and world […]

Generation Stage Meditation Teachings  From Stages of Meditation: Awakening the Mind

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

by Khenpo Samdup RinpocheSaturday April 29 and Sund‌‌‌‌‌‌‌a‌y April 3010‌‌am-12‌‌:00‌pm EDT ONLINE ONLY‌ Please join us this weekend as the teachings continue on the Generation Stage practice with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. Generation Stage is one of the principal techniques of Buddhist Tantra. In these practices, by means of visualization and mantra recitation we gradually shift our perceptions away […]

Generation Stage Meditation Teachings  From Stages of Meditation: Awakening the Mind

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Saturday April 29 and Sund‌‌‌‌‌‌‌a‌y April 3010‌‌am-12‌‌:00‌pm EDT ONLINE ONLY‌ Please join us this weekend as the teachings continue on the Generation Stage practice with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche. Generation Stage is one of the principal techniques of Buddhist Tantra. In these practices, by means of visualization and mantra recitation we gradually shift our perceptions away […]

4-Day Mani Retreat for World Peace

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

In-Person @ Drikung Dharma Surya Center Temple & Virtual Online with Worldwide Sangha04 – 07 MAY 2023; 9 AM – 5PM EDTLed by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche with Geshe Lobsang Cholphal, Lama Rigzin, Acharya Konchok Chonyi & Venerable Thich Minh TrạmPlease see the DDSC Upcoming Events Page for details *  For In-Person, please register at:  [email protected]*  For Virtual […]

Tara Blessings & Teachings with HE Garchen Rinpoche,Venerable Khenpo Samdup, Venerable Khenpo Tenzin, & the Garchen Institute Lamas

At Garchen Buddhist Institute in ArizonaLivestream Session: May 12th - 14thVenerable Khenpo Tenzin - Four Dharma of Gampopa Teachings â€ŒFr‌ida‌y M‌ay 12‌th 6‌pm-8‌pm EDT Venerable Khenpo Samdup - Supplication to Tara Teachings â€ŒSa‌tu‌rda‌y M‌ay 13‌th 6‌pm-8‌pm E‌DT‌HE Garchen Rinpoche - Mahamudra TeachingsS‌u‌nd‌ay M‌ay 14‌th 1‌p‌m – 3‌pm E‌‌DT‌‌ â€Œ

Tara Blessings & Teachings with HE Garchen Rinpoche,Venerable Khenpo Samdup, Venerable Khenpo Tenzin, & the Garchen Institute Lamas

At Garchen Buddhist Institute in ArizonaLivestream Session: May 12th - 14thVenerable Khenpo Tenzin - Four Dharma of Gampopa Teachings â€ŒFr‌ida‌y M‌ay 12‌th 6‌pm-8‌pm EDT Venerable Khenpo Samdup - Supplication to Tara Teachings â€ŒSa‌tu‌rda‌y M‌ay 13‌th 6‌pm-8‌pm E‌DT‌HE Garchen Rinpoche - Mahamudra TeachingsS‌u‌nd‌ay M‌ay 14‌th 1‌p‌m – 3‌pm E‌‌DT‌‌ â€Œ

Tara Blessings & Teachings with HE Garchen Rinpoche,Venerable Khenpo Samdup, Venerable Khenpo Tenzin, & the Garchen Institute Lamas

At Garchen Buddhist Institute in ArizonaLivestream Session: May 12th - 14thVenerable Khenpo Tenzin - Four Dharma of Gampopa Teachings â€ŒFr‌ida‌y M‌ay 12‌th 6‌pm-8‌pm EDT Venerable Khenpo Samdup - Supplication to Tara Teachings â€ŒSa‌tu‌rda‌y M‌ay 13‌th 6‌pm-8‌pm E‌DT‌HE Garchen Rinpoche - Mahamudra TeachingsS‌u‌nd‌ay M‌ay 14‌th 1‌p‌m – 3‌pm E‌‌DT‌‌ â€Œ

Guru Rinpoche Empowerment & Pointing Out Instructions Given to the Old Woman

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Welcome Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche back to Gar Drolma!‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Saturday, May 20 - Sunday May 21, 2023Help us celebrate this joyful event as Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche returns to Gar Drolma in May. He will bless us with a Guru Rinpoche empowerment and Dzogchen Teachings. This teaching has great simplicity yet is very profound. In this teaching Guru Rinpoche […]

Vipassana Retreat – Registration Available

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌May 23 - 28, 2023Loveland, OH Please join us for a Vipassana retreat at a unique outdoor location in Loveland, Ohio as Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche presents in-depth instructions on this foundational technique of meditation.Teachings will be held under an open tent and a simple meditation cabin. Limited primitive camping sites and outdoor facilities will be […]

Celebrate HH Dalai Lama’s Birthday with Devotional Song Circle

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Join us online with the Garchen Enlightenment Stupa Society Sangha in Mexico City, featuring Moncaya & Benny Oyama, for an evening of devotional songs in honor of HH Dalai Lama's birthday. Don't miss this opportunity to hear devotional songs and mantras sung from the heart of compassion. May all beings benefit!Video Library

Event Series Khenpo Europe Tour 2023

37 Practices of a Bodhisattva

Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 2310:00am - 12:00pm EDTwith Khenpo Samdup RinpocheJoin Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche as he continues his journey in Europe. This weekend he will teach from the beloved text, The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta). Garchen Rinpoche has said these practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and […]

The Serkhangma “Golden Temple Prayer” Practice & Teachings

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Sa‌‌‌‌‌‌‌tu‌‌‌‌‌r‌‌d‌‌‌‌‌a‌‌y August 5th & S‌‌‌‌‌‌‌un‌‌‌‌‌d‌‌a‌‌‌‌‌‌y August 6th‌‌‌‌10‌‌‌am-12‌‌‌:00‌‌pm E‌‌‌D‌T ONLINE ONLY‌ "The Seven Branches of Mantrayana called "The Golden Temple" (Serkhangma) is a very special prayer in the Drikung Kagyu lineage.The Serkhangma (Golden Temple) Prayer states, "In all my lives, may I never be separated from the authentic lama, and enjoy the glories […]

Meditation Instructions & Practice with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Sa‌‌‌‌‌‌‌tu‌‌‌‌‌r‌‌d‌‌‌‌‌a‌‌y August 5th & S‌‌‌‌‌‌‌un‌‌‌‌‌d‌‌a‌‌‌‌‌‌y August 6th‌1 pm - 3:00‌‌ pm E‌‌‌D‌T ONLINE ONLY‌ This weekend Khenpo will offer instructions and guidance in the practice of meditation. This foundational practice allows us to bring our minds to rest in a state of tranquility and ease, making all subsequent practices easier and more effective.Don't miss this […]

The Serkhangma “Golden Temple Prayer” Practice & Teachings

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Sa‌‌‌‌‌‌‌tu‌‌‌‌‌r‌‌d‌‌‌‌‌a‌‌y August 5th & S‌‌‌‌‌‌‌un‌‌‌‌‌d‌‌a‌‌‌‌‌‌y August 6th‌‌‌‌10‌‌‌am-12‌‌‌:00‌‌pm E‌‌‌D‌T ONLINE ONLY‌ "The Seven Branches of Mantrayana called "The Golden Temple"(Serkhangma) is a very special prayer in the Drikung Kagyu lineage.The Serkhangma (Golden Temple) Prayer states, "In all my lives, may I never be separated from the authentic lama, and enjoy the glories of […]

Meditation Instructions & Practice with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Sa‌‌‌‌‌‌‌tu‌‌‌‌‌r‌‌d‌‌‌‌‌a‌‌y August 5th & S‌‌‌‌‌‌‌un‌‌‌‌‌d‌‌a‌‌‌‌‌‌y August 6th‌1 pm - 3:00‌‌ pm E‌‌‌D‌T ONLINE ONLY‌ This weekend Khenpo will offer instructions and guidance in the practice of meditation. This foundational practice allows us to bring our minds to rest in a state of tranquility and ease, making all subsequent practices easier and more effective.Don't miss this […]

The Ultimate Illustrious Tara

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌A W‌e‌eke‌n‌d of Tara Empowerments & Practicewith Khenpo Samdup RinpocheSa‌‌‌‌‌‌‌tu‌‌‌‌‌r‌‌d‌‌‌‌‌a‌‌y August 12th & S‌‌‌‌‌‌‌un‌‌‌‌‌d‌‌a‌‌‌‌‌‌y August 13th‌Live streamed at the Temple & on Zoom‌SATURDAY SCHEDULE9‌:00‌am-9‌:40‌am E‌D‌T - D‌ai‌ly Practice ‌11:‌00am-12‌:30p‌m EDT - Wh‌ite T‌ara Empowerment‌‌‌1:‌30‌pm-2‌:30‌‌‌pm E‌‌‌‌‌D‌T - White Tara PracticeDon't miss this opportunity to connect with the compassion of Tara as Khenpo will bestow the empowerments of […]

The Ultimate Illustrious Tara

Gar Drolma Buddhist Center 1329 Creighton Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌A W‌e‌eke‌n‌d of Tara Empowerments & Practicewith Khenpo Samdup RinpocheSa‌‌‌‌‌‌‌tu‌‌‌‌‌r‌‌d‌‌‌‌‌a‌‌y August 12th & S‌‌‌‌‌‌‌un‌‌‌‌‌d‌‌a‌‌‌‌‌‌y August 13th‌Live streamed at the Temple & on ZoomS‌UNDAY SCHEDULE9‌:00‌am-9‌:40‌am E‌D‌T - D‌ai‌ly Practice ‌11:‌00am-12‌:30p‌m EDT - Green T‌ara Empowerment‌‌‌1:‌30‌pm-2‌:30‌‌‌pm E‌‌‌‌‌D‌T - Green Tara PracticeDon't miss this opportunity to connect with the compassion of Tara as Khenpo will bestow the empowerments of […]