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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T193000
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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-4/2026-10-14/
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
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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
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gardrolma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Khenpo-Solstice.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T193000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T193000
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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-4/2026-10-28/
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:20261030T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T235959
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SUMMARY:A Precious Dharma Opportunity Monastic Ordination
DESCRIPTION:Bestowed by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstablishing the Buddhist Sangha in the West\n\n\n\nFriday October 30th\, 2026Gar Drolma Buddhist Center — Dayton\, OhioWith great joy and auspicious aspiration\, Khenchen Konchog GyaltshenRinpoche\, will confer Buddhist monastic vows upon those who sincerely wish to enter the path of the Sangha.This is a deeply meaningful occasion—not only for those receiving vows\, but for the future of the Buddha Dharma in the Western world.For more than 2\,500 years\, the teachings of the Buddha have been preserved and transmitted through the devoted lives of monks and nuns. Now we have the aspiration to establish this precious tradition firmly in the West\, so that it may flourish and benefit generations to come. \n\n\n\nIf you have an interest in receiving ordination vows\, please contact info@gardrolma.org as participation must be planned in advance. Attendance for ordination is open only to those receiving vows. \n\n\n\nMay the Sangha flourish.May the Three Jewels shine brightly for generations to come.May this noble aspiration become a cause for immeasurable benefit to all sentient beings.With pure aspiration and prayers\,Tashi Delek. 🙏 \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/a-precious-dharma-opportunity-monastic-ordination/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T160000
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SUMMARY:Lord Jigten Sumgon's Letter to Dragpa Dorje on The Stages of Mahamudra practice
DESCRIPTION:Commentary by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSa‌‌tur‌day\, October 31st10:00 – 12:00 am EDT and 2:00 – 4:00pm EDTS‌un‌day\, November 1st‌ 10:00 – 12:00 am EST and 2:00 – 4:00pm ESTPlease note time change – returning to Standard time on Nov. 1\n\n\n\nWith deep gratitude and devotion\, we are honored to welcome Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche back to Gar Drolma. A revered master and treasured teacher in the Drikung Kagyu lineage\, Khenchen Rinpoche will offer a retreat on Lord Jigten Sumgön’s A Letter to Dragpa Dorje\, a profound guide to the practice of Mahamudra. This precious teaching offers an opportunity to receive very precise\, clear teachings for Mahamudra practice and to deepen our connection with the wisdom and blessings of the lineage.Students of all levels are warmly welcome\, and we look forward to having you join us for this rare and meaningful retreat. \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  \n\n\n\nRegistration (online participants do not need to register.)\n\n\n\nLoading…
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/lord-jigten-sumgons-letter-to-dragpa-dorje-on-the-stages-of-mahamudra-practice/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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SUMMARY:Lord Jigten Sumgon's Letter to Dragpa Dorje on The Stages of Mahamudra practice
DESCRIPTION:Commentary by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSa‌‌tur‌day\, October 31st10:00 – 12:00 am EDT and 2:00 – 4:00pm EDTS‌un‌day\, November 1st‌ 10:00 – 12:00 am EST and 2:00 – 4:00pm ESTPlease note time change – returning to Standard time on Nov. 1\n\n\n\nWith deep gratitude and devotion\, we are honored to welcome Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche back to Gar Drolma. A revered master and treasured teacher in the Drikung Kagyu lineage\, Khenchen Rinpoche will offer a retreat on Lord Jigten Sumgön’s A Letter to Dragpa Dorje\, a profound guide to the practice of Mahamudra. This precious teaching offers an opportunity to receive very precise\, clear teachings for Mahamudra practice and to deepen our connection with the wisdom and blessings of the lineage.Students of all levels are warmly welcome\, and we look forward to having you join us for this rare and meaningful retreat. \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  \n\n\n\nRegistration (those attending online do not need to register)\n\n\n\nLoading…
URL:https://gardrolma.org/programs/lord-jigten-sumgons-letter-to-dragpa-dorje-on-the-stages-of-mahamudra-practice-2/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Special
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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-4/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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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-4/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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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-4/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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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-4/2026-11-25/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
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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-4/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation Learning 2026
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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-4/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation Learning 2026
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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-4/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Gar Drolma Buddhist Center\, 1329 Creighton Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meditation Learning 2026
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