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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \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\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-4/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation Learning 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T123000
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SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice & Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice\, “The Standing Blade of Grass” 
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE ONLY\n\n\n\nNew Moon Practice – Times to be confirmed \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-20/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
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SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 12th**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings\n\n\n\nSunday September 13th**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings \n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Mandala Offering of Gratitude \n\n\n\nWith profound gratitude and devotion\, we invite the global Sangha to come together for a special Mandala Offering to Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche upon the completion of his extensive and precious Garuda teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche has generously shared profound teachings and instructions with practitioners around the world. As this precious teaching comes to completion\, let us unite as one Sangha and offer our heartfelt appreciation through the practice of Mandala Offering. \n\n\n\nEveryone is warmly encouraged to participate according to their own circumstances. The size of the offering is not important\, our sincere intention matters most. \n\n\n\nThe mandala represents the offering of the entire universe\, expressing our devotion\, generosity\, gratitude\, and aspiration for the flourishing of the Dharma. \n\n\n\nMay our collective offering bring long life and everything auspicious to our precious teachers\, unite the global Sangha\, and become a cause for the liberation and happiness of all sentient beings.Mandala offering Link
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-19/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260910T134215Z
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SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Commitment Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 12th**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings\n\n\n\nSunday September 13th**9:00 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings \n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\n*Commitments: Khenpo has requested all students join the preliminary teachings and practice before receiving Flight of the Garuda teachings.\n\n\n\nIt’s very important to commit to receive the Flight of the Garuda teachings from beginning to end. Recordings will be available upon request.Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give teachings on this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. These poetic\, luminous songs of realization point directly to our pure nature. This is a special and rare opportunity to study this Dzogchen text.  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Mandala Offering of Gratitude \n\n\n\nWith profound gratitude and devotion\, we invite the global Sangha to come together for a special Mandala Offering to Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche upon the completion of his extensive and precious Garuda teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche has generously shared profound teachings and instructions with practitioners around the world. As this precious teaching comes to completion\, let us unite as one Sangha and offer our heartfelt appreciation through the practice of Mandala Offering. \n\n\n\nEveryone is warmly encouraged to participate according to their own circumstances. The size of the offering is not important\, our sincere intention matters most. \n\n\n\nThe mandala represents the offering of the entire universe\, expressing our devotion\, generosity\, gratitude\, and aspiration for the flourishing of the Dharma. \n\n\n\nMay our collective offering bring long life and everything auspicious to our precious teachers\, unite the global Sangha\, and become a cause for the liberation and happiness of all sentient beings.Mandala offering Link
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-commitment-teachings-20/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260911T184931Z
CREATED:20260911T183948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T184931Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\nIN PERSON ONLY. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindfulness of Breathing Meditation Practices \n\n\n\nGar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore meditation with Konchok Jigme who will be leading our in-person program thi‌s  e‌ve‌nin‌g at the center.Konchok Jigme will explore the Mindfulness of Breathing in 16 Stepsbased on the Ānāpānasati Sutra followed by time to practice these profound foundations of mindfulness meditation.Each session will be led by Konchok Jigme.‌6:00—7‌:30 ‌p‌.m. EDT Teachings & Meditation Practice \n\n\n\nThis program is excellent for students new to Buddhism and those more experienced. \n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nLearning Buddhism Video Series \n\n\n\nBuddhism Books \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-5/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation Learning 26 SPECIAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T103000
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CREATED:20260916T202652Z
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SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Lung
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n37 Bodhisattva Practices presented as time permits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 19th andSunday September 20**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings\n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will kindly give the lung for this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. This will conclude the Flight of Garuda teachings which began on June 20\, 2026. As time permits\, Khenpo will also begin teaching the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, a most precious heart practice of our teachers.May all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Mandala Offering of Gratitude \n\n\n\nWith profound gratitude and devotion\, we invite the global Sangha to come together for a special Mandala Offering to Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche upon the completion of his extensive and precious Garuda teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche has generously shared profound teachings and instructions with practitioners around the world. As this precious teaching comes to completion\, let us unite as one Sangha and offer our heartfelt appreciation through the practice of Mandala Offering. \n\n\n\nEveryone is warmly encouraged to participate according to their own circumstances. The size of the offering is not important\, our sincere intention matters most. \n\n\n\nThe mandala represents the offering of the entire universe\, expressing our devotion\, generosity\, gratitude\, and aspiration for the flourishing of the Dharma. \n\n\n\nMay our collective offering bring long life and everything auspicious to our precious teachers\, unite the global Sangha\, and become a cause for the liberation and happiness of all sentient beings.Mandala offering Link
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-lung/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T212426Z
CREATED:20260817T151222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T212426Z
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SUMMARY: Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
DESCRIPTION:with Khenpo Konchok Molam\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSa‌‌tur‌day\, Se‌pte‌mb‌er 19‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 20t‌h‌ ‌Sa‌tur‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 26‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ep‌tem‌ber 27‌th‌ 11:00am – 12:30pm EDT and 2:00-5:00pm EDT\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that Khenpo Molam\, resident teacher of the White Lotus Buddhist Center in Rochester\, NY\, will be visiting Gar Drolma for a special two-weekend teaching! \n\n\n\nMany of us had the good fortune to meet Khenpo Molam when he visited last year\, and we’re overjoyed to now welcome him back in a teaching role.Khenpo Molam will be teaching on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend (Suhṛllekha)\, one of the great classical texts of Mahayana Buddhism\, offering practical guidance on mindfulness\, compassion and the path to liberation.This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.  \n\n\n\nFor those attending local a lunch will be served at Gar Drolma. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Khenpo Molam here: White Lotus Buddhist Center – Resident Lama Bio \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\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/two-weekend-teaching-on-nagarjunas-letter-to-a-friend/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T103000
DTSTAMP:20260916T202836Z
CREATED:20260916T202833Z
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SUMMARY:Flight of the Garuda Lung
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n37 Bodhisattva Practices presented as time permits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 19th andSunday September 20**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT – Flight of the Garuda Teachings\n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will kindly give the lung for this profound Dzogchen text written by Shabkarpa in the 19th century. This will conclude the Flight of Garuda teachings which began on June 20\, 2026. As time permits\, Khenpo will also begin teaching the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, a most precious heart practice of our teachers.May all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Mandala Offering of Gratitude \n\n\n\nWith profound gratitude and devotion\, we invite the global Sangha to come together for a special Mandala Offering to Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche upon the completion of his extensive and precious Garuda teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche has generously shared profound teachings and instructions with practitioners around the world. As this precious teaching comes to completion\, let us unite as one Sangha and offer our heartfelt appreciation through the practice of Mandala Offering. \n\n\n\nEveryone is warmly encouraged to participate according to their own circumstances. The size of the offering is not important\, our sincere intention matters most. \n\n\n\nThe mandala represents the offering of the entire universe\, expressing our devotion\, generosity\, gratitude\, and aspiration for the flourishing of the Dharma. \n\n\n\nMay our collective offering bring long life and everything auspicious to our precious teachers\, unite the global Sangha\, and become a cause for the liberation and happiness of all sentient beings.Mandala offering Link
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/flight-of-the-garuda-lung-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Khenpo_featured.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T212638Z
CREATED:20260817T151543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T212638Z
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SUMMARY:Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
DESCRIPTION:with Khenpo Konchok Molam\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSa‌‌tur‌day\, Se‌pte‌mb‌er 19‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 20t‌h‌ ‌Sa‌tur‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 26‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ep‌tem‌ber 27‌th‌ 11:00am – 12:30pm EDT and 2:00-5:00pm EDT\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that Khenpo Molam\, resident teacher of the White Lotus Buddhist Center in Rochester\, NY\, will be visiting Gar Drolma for a special two-weekend teaching! \n\n\n\nMany of us had the good fortune to meet Khenpo Molam when he visited last year\, and we’re overjoyed to now welcome him back in a teaching role.Khenpo Molam will be teaching on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend (Suhṛllekha)\, one of the great classical texts of Mahayana Buddhism\, offering practical guidance on mindfulness\, compassion and the path to liberation.This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.  \n\n\n\nFor those attending local a lunch will be served at Gar Drolma. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Khenpo Molam here: White Lotus Buddhist Center – Resident Lama Bio \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\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/two-weekend-teaching-on-nagarjunas-letter-to-a-friend-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T193000
DTSTAMP:20251222T172554Z
CREATED:20251222T172257Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \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\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-4/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation Learning 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T193000
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\nIN PERSON ONLY. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindfulness of Breathing Meditation Practices \n\n\n\nGar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore meditation with Khempo Monlam who will be leading our in-person program thi‌s  e‌ve‌nin‌g at the center.Khenpo Monlam will offer an accessible and engaging introduction to Buddhism for both newer and more experienced students\, creating an open and welcoming forum for exploration\, questions\, and thoughtful discussion.‌6:00—7‌:30 ‌p‌.m. EDT Teachings / DiscussionFollowed by Meditation Practice \n\n\n\nThis program is excellent for students new to Buddhism and those more experienced. \n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nLearning Buddhism Video Series \n\n\n\nBuddhism Books \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-6/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation Learning 26 SPECIAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T103000
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SUMMARY:37 Bodhisattva Practices
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 26th andSunday September 27th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nKhenpo will continue teaching the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta). \n\n\n\nGarchen Rinpoche has said these practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and recommends that we read\, contemplate and practice this text daily.  \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \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/37-bodhisattva-practices/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/37-Bodhisattva.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165745Z
CREATED:20260817T151617Z
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SUMMARY:Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
DESCRIPTION:with Khenpo Konchok Molam\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSa‌‌tur‌day\, Se‌pte‌mb‌er 19‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 20t‌h‌ ‌Sa‌tur‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 26‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ep‌tem‌ber 27‌th‌ 11:00am – 12:30pm EDT and2:00-5:00pm EDT\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that Khenpo Molam\, resident teacher of the White Lotus Buddhist Center in Rochester\, NY\, will be visiting Gar Drolma for a special two-weekend teaching! \n\n\n\nMany of us had the good fortune to meet Khenpo Molam when he visited last year\, and we’re overjoyed to now welcome him back in a teaching role.Khenpo Molam will be teaching on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend (Suhṛllekha)\, one of the great classical texts of Mahayana Buddhism\, offering practical guidance on mindfulness\, compassion and the path to liberation.This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.  \n\n\n\nFor those attending local a lunch will be served at Gar Drolma. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Khenpo Molam here: White Lotus Buddhist Center – Resident Lama Bio \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\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/two-weekend-teaching-on-nagarjunas-letter-to-a-friend-3/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
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SUMMARY:Buddha Amitabha Practice & Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice\, “The Standing Blade of Grass” 
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE ONLY\n\n\n\nFull Moon Practice – Time to be confirmed \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-22/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T103000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165910Z
CREATED:20260817T151641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T165910Z
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SUMMARY:Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend
DESCRIPTION:with Khenpo Konchok Molam\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSa‌‌tur‌day\, Se‌pte‌mb‌er 19‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 20t‌h‌ ‌Sa‌tur‌day\, S‌ept‌em‌ber 26‌th & S‌un‌day\, S‌ep‌tem‌ber 27‌th‌ 11:00 – 12:30 am EDT and 2:00 – 5:00pm EDT\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that Khenpo Molam\, resident teacher of the White Lotus Buddhist Center in Rochester\, NY\, will be visiting Gar Drolma for a special two-weekend teaching! \n\n\n\nMany of us had the good fortune to meet Khenpo Molam when he visited last year\, and we’re overjoyed to now welcome him back in a teaching role.Khenpo Molam will be teaching on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend (Suhṛllekha)\, one of the great classical texts of Mahayana Buddhism\, offering practical guidance on mindfulness\, compassion and the path to liberation.This program is ideal for those newer to Buddhism as well as those more experienced practitioners.  \n\n\n\nFor those attending local a lunch will be served at Gar Drolma. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Khenpo Molam here: White Lotus Buddhist Center – Resident Lama Bio \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\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/two-weekend-teaching-on-nagarjunas-letter-to-a-friend-4/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T103000
DTSTAMP:20260922T135039Z
CREATED:20260922T135035Z
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SUMMARY:37 Bodhisattva Practices
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday September 26th andSunday September 27th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nKhenpo will continue teaching the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta). \n\n\n\nGarchen Rinpoche has said these practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and recommends that we read\, contemplate and practice this text daily.  \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available  \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/37-bodhisattva-practices-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/37-Bodhisattva.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T193000
DTSTAMP:20251222T172554Z
CREATED:20251222T172257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T172554Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \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\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-4/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation Learning 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T103000
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SUMMARY:37 Bodhisattva Practices
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday October 3rd andSunday October 4th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo will continue teaching the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta). \n\n\n\nGarchen Rinpoche has said these practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and recommends that we read\, contemplate and practice this text daily.  \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin\,  Spanish and Portuguese translation available  \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/37-bodhisattva-practices-3/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/37-Bodhisattva.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T103000
DTSTAMP:20261002T133316Z
CREATED:20261001T204238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T133316Z
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SUMMARY:37 Bodhisattva Practices
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday October 3rd andSunday October 4th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo will continue teaching the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, illustrating acts of ultimate compassion (or bodhicitta). \n\n\n\nGarchen Rinpoche has said these practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and recommends that we read\, contemplate and practice this text daily.  \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin\,  Spanish and Portuguese translation available  \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/37-bodhisattva-practices-4/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/37-Bodhisattva.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T193000
DTSTAMP:20251222T172554Z
CREATED:20251222T172257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T172554Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \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\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-4/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation Learning 2026
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T103000
DTSTAMP:20261008T170037Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T170037Z
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SUMMARY:37 Bodhisattva Practices
DESCRIPTION:How to Transform Sickness & Other CircumstancesWith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday October 10th andSunday October 11th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will complete this teaching on the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, a most precious heart practice of our teachers. Khenpo will begin teaching on another profound text by Gyalse Tokme Zangpo\, in which he shows us how to bring sickness and other circumstances onto the path through cultivating joy and applying the truly beneficial reasoning of a bodhisattva. \n\n\n\nHis Eminence Garchen Rinpoche has said the 37 Bodhisattva Practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and recommends that we read\, contemplate\, and practice this text daily. \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin\,  Spanish and Portuguese translation available  \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/37-bodhisattva-practices-5/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/37-Bodhisattva.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T143000
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SUMMARY:Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo Practice\, “The Standing Blade of Grass” 
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE ONLY 12:00pm – 12:45pm\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-25/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Combined-Amitabha-Chenrezig-and-Vajrapani-Puga-e1481837094894.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T103000
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SUMMARY:37 Bodhisattva Practices
DESCRIPTION:How to Transform Sickness & Other CircumstancesWith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday October 10th andSunday October 11th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will complete this teaching on the 37 Bodhisattva Practices\, a most precious heart practice of our teachers. Khenpo will begin teaching on another profound text by Gyalse Tokme Zangpo\, in which he shows us how to bring sickness and other circumstances onto the path through cultivating joy and applying the truly beneficial reasoning of a bodhisattva. \n\n\n\nHis Eminence Garchen Rinpoche has said the 37 Bodhisattva Practices reflect the entire Buddhist path and recommends that we read\, contemplate\, and practice this text daily. \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin\,  Spanish and Portuguese translation available  \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/37-bodhisattva-practices-6/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/37-Bodhisattva.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T193000
DTSTAMP:20251222T172554Z
CREATED:20251222T172257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T172554Z
UID:10003485-1792000800-1792006200@gardrolma.org
SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \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\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-4/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation Learning 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T103000
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SUMMARY:How to Transform Sickness and Other Circumstances
DESCRIPTION:How to Transform Sickness & Other CircumstancesWith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday October 17th andSunday October 18th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo will begin teaching on another profound text by Gyalse Tokme Zangpo\, in which he shows us how to bring sickness and other circumstances onto the path through cultivating joy and applying the truly beneficial reasoning of a bodhisattva. \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin\,  Spanish and Portuguese translation available  \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/how-to-transform-sickness-and-other-circumstances/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T103000
DTSTAMP:20261015T141448Z
CREATED:20261015T141402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T141448Z
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SUMMARY:How to Transform Sickness and Other Circumstances
DESCRIPTION:How to Transform Sickness & Other CircumstancesWith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday October 17th andSunday October 18th**9:00 – 10:30 am EDT\n\n\n\nDaily Practice will follow teachings. \n\n\n\nKhenpo will begin teaching on another profound text by Gyalse Tokme Zangpo\, in which he shows us how to bring sickness and other circumstances onto the path through cultivating joy and applying the truly beneficial reasoning of a bodhisattva. \n\n\n\nMay all beings benefit!  \n\n\n\n**Mandarin\,  Spanish and Portuguese translation available  \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/how-to-transform-sickness-and-other-circumstances-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T193000
DTSTAMP:20251222T172554Z
CREATED:20251222T172257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T172554Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Learning Buddhism Program (at the Center)
DESCRIPTION:At Gar Drolma Temple \n\n\n\n*This program will Not be held on zoom.  \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\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-4/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation Learning 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20261020T145229Z
CREATED:20260925T134631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T145229Z
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SUMMARY:The Sole Kilaya
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFR‌ID‌AY OCTOBER 23rd *‌7:00‌-9:‌00‌pm E‌DTSole Vajrakilaya Empowerment\n\n\n\nREFUGE VOWS WILL BE BESTOWEDFR‌ID‌AY O‌CTO‌BE‌R 23‌rd 6:‌30pm E‌DT IN PERSON ONLY AT THE TEMPLE \n\n\n\n‌‌‌‌‌‌‌S‌A‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌T‌U‌‌‌R‌‌‌‌‌‌D‌‌‌A‌‌‌Y ‌OCTOBER 2‌4th ‌‌‌*‌9:‌‌‌00‌‌‌‌a‌m-12‌:‌‌‌00‌‌‌pm & 2‌:00-4‌‌:00‌pm E‌‌‌‌‌DT  Sole Vajrakilaya Teachings & Practice ‌S‌‌‌‌‌U‌N‌D‌‌‌‌A‌Y OCTOBER 25th‌‌‌*‌9:‌‌‌00‌‌‌‌a‌m-12‌:‌‌‌00‌‌‌‌pm E‌DT‌Sole Vajrakilaya Teachings & Practice  \n\n\n\nWith great joy\, we welcome Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche back to Gar Drolma this October following his travels. His return offers us a precious opportunity to gather for the profound practice of The Sole Kilaya Sacred Bond of the Heart\, revealed by H.H. Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok\, and to receive the Kilaya empowerment. \n\n\n\nAt this time\, these sacred teachings and practices are especially important\, offering a powerful means to dispel obstacles\, strengthen our connection to the Dharma\, and cultivate wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings. \n\n\n\n*Mandarin & Spanish Translation availableLunch will be served on Saturday for those attending in person \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\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/the-sole-kilaya/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sole-Kilaya-2026.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T134854Z
CREATED:20260925T134850Z
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SUMMARY:The Sole Kilaya
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFR‌ID‌AY OCTOBER 23rd *‌7:00‌-9:‌00‌pm E‌DTSole Vajrakilaya Empowerment‌‌‌‌‌‌‌S‌A‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌T‌U‌‌‌R‌‌‌‌‌‌D‌‌‌A‌‌‌Y ‌OCTOBER 2‌4th ‌‌‌*‌9:‌‌‌00‌‌‌‌a‌m-12‌:‌‌‌00‌‌‌pm & 2‌:00-4‌‌:00‌pm E‌‌‌‌‌DT  Sole Vajrakilaya Teachings & Practice ‌S‌‌‌‌‌U‌N‌D‌‌‌‌A‌Y OCTOBER 25th‌‌‌*‌9:‌‌‌00‌‌‌‌a‌m-12‌:‌‌‌00‌‌‌‌pm E‌DT‌Sole Vajrakilaya Teachings & Practice \n\n\n\nWith great joy\, we welcome Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche back to Gar Drolma this October following his travels. His return offers us a precious opportunity to gather for the profound practice of The Sole Kilaya Sacred Bond of the Heart\, revealed by H.H. Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok\, and to receive the Kilaya empowerment. \n\n\n\nAt this time\, these sacred teachings and practices are especially important\, offering a powerful means to dispel obstacles\, strengthen our connection to the Dharma\, and cultivate wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings. \n\n\n\n*Mandarin & Spanish Translation availableLunch will be served on Saturday for those attending in person \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\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/the-sole-kilaya-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sole-Kilaya-2026.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260925T134934Z
CREATED:20260925T134930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T134934Z
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SUMMARY:The Sole Kilaya
DESCRIPTION:With Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFR‌ID‌AY OCTOBER 23rd *‌7:00‌-9:‌00‌pm E‌DTSole Vajrakilaya Empowerment‌‌‌‌‌‌‌S‌A‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌T‌U‌‌‌R‌‌‌‌‌‌D‌‌‌A‌‌‌Y ‌OCTOBER 2‌4th ‌‌‌*‌9:‌‌‌00‌‌‌‌a‌m-12‌:‌‌‌00‌‌‌pm & 2‌:00-4‌‌:00‌pm E‌‌‌‌‌DT  Sole Vajrakilaya Teachings & Practice ‌S‌‌‌‌‌U‌N‌D‌‌‌‌A‌Y OCTOBER 25th‌‌‌*‌9:‌‌‌00‌‌‌‌a‌m-12‌:‌‌‌00‌‌‌‌pm E‌DT‌Sole Vajrakilaya Teachings & Practice \n\n\n\nWith great joy\, we welcome Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche back to Gar Drolma this October following his travels. His return offers us a precious opportunity to gather for the profound practice of The Sole Kilaya Sacred Bond of the Heart\, revealed by H.H. Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok\, and to receive the Kilaya empowerment. \n\n\n\nAt this time\, these sacred teachings and practices are especially important\, offering a powerful means to dispel obstacles\, strengthen our connection to the Dharma\, and cultivate wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings. \n\n\n\n*Mandarin & Spanish Translation availableLunch will be served on Saturday for those attending in person \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\n**Mandarin & Spanish translation available 
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/the-sole-kilaya-3/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sole-Kilaya-2026.webp
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