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 […]

Dzambhala & Mahakala Empowerments & Practice

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

Dzambhala is a connected with wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, allowing one to more effectively practice generosity to benefit other beings.

Dzambhala & Mahakala Empowerments & Practice

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

Mahakala protects practitioners from delusion and supports the accomplishment of dharma practice and the development of positive qualities. 

Vajrakilaya Empowerments & Practice

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

Wrathful Vajrakilaya is the yidam deity who embodies the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and wrathful manifestation of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of Purification.

Vajrakilaya Empowerments & Practice

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

Wrathful Vajrakilaya is the yidam deity who embodies the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and wrathful manifestation of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of Purification.

Vajrakilaya Empowerments & Practice

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

Wrathful Vajrakilaya is the yidam deity who embodies the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas and wrathful manifestation of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of Purification.

Ullambana Celebrataion at Drikung Dharma Surya Center

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

Dzambhala is a connected with wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, allowing one to more effectively practice generosity to benefit other beings.

Chenrezig Empowerment & Tonglen Meditation Retreat

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

Dzambhala is a connected with wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, allowing one to more effectively practice generosity to benefit other beings.

Chenrezig Empowerment & Tonglen Meditation Retreat

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

Dzambhala is a connected with wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, allowing one to more effectively practice generosity to benefit other beings.

Chenrezig Empowerment & Tonglen Meditation Retreat

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

Dzambhala is a connected with wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, allowing one to more effectively practice generosity to benefit other beings.

Shamata & Vipassana Meditation Retreat

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

This retreat will be focused on practice of the fundamental meditation techniques of Shamata (calm abiding) and Vipassana (insight) meditation. 

Shamata & Vipassana Meditation Retreat

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

This retreat will be focused on practice of the fundamental meditation techniques of Shamata (calm abiding) and Vipassana (insight) meditation.

The Four Dharmas of Gampopa with Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen 

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

Khenchen will be presenting The Four Dharmas of Gampopa based upon the commentaries by Lord Jigten Sumgon. These commentaries on this classic text encompasses the complete path of Dharma and as taught by Khenchen in a clear, accessible, compassionate and complete way. 

The Four Dharmas of Gampopa with Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen 

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

Khenchen will be presenting The Four Dharmas of Gampopa based upon the commentaries by Lord Jigten Sumgon. These commentaries on this classic text encompasses the complete path of Dharma and as taught by Khenchen in a clear, accessible, compassionate and complete way. 

Vipassana Meditation Retreat

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

This retreat will be focused on practice of the fundamental meditation techniques of Vipassana (insight) meditation.  

Khenpo will also explain how to use traditional techniques of Vipassana, analysis and investigation to come to understand and directly experience the fundamental nature of mind and phenomena.