January 28th & 29th, 202310:00 am - 12:00 pm ESTDream yoga is a way to prepare for death, especially the luminous Bardo of dharmata, and the karmic bardo of becoming. Dream yoga is so central to the bardo teachings that the bardos themselves are referred to as "the dream at the end of time."Mandarin & […]
Sunday, January 29th, 20235:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESTThe Lama Chopa Tsok is a complete meditation for purifying the four obscurations through receiving the four empowerments of transforming one's body, speech and mind to the pure enlightened state.Pre-registration is not required. Only click this link if you do not have the Zoom login information.Click below […]
Gar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program.
With Khenpo Samdup RinpocheSaturday, February 3, 20249:00am-9:40am EST - Daily Practice 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST - Amitabha Teachings & PracticeJoin with our sister center, Drikung Dharma Surya, in Fairfax, VA for this weekends retreat with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche and Sangha. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will lead this profound practice to invoke the blessings of Amitahba Buddha and […]
With Khenpo Samdup RinpocheSaturday, February 3, 20249:00am-9:40am EST - Daily Practice 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST - Amitabha Teachings & PracticeJoin with our sister center, Drikung Dharma Surya, in Fairfax, VA for this weekends retreat with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche and Sangha. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will lead this profound practice to invoke the blessings of Amitahba Buddha and […]
Great Liberation by Hearing Bardo Teachingswith Khenpo Samdup RinpocheSaturday Feb. 4 & Sunday Feb. 5, 202310am-12:00pm EST On Saturday, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will bestow the Lung for the profound book, Bardo Thodol, or Natural Liberation by Hearing in the Intermediate States (also popularly called the Tibetan Book of the Dead).Sunday Khenpo will review the Bardo Thodol teachings […]
Great Liberation by Hearing Bardo Teachingswith Khenpo Samdup RinpocheSaturday Feb. 4 & Sunday Feb. 5, 202310am-12:00pm EST On Saturday, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will bestow the Lung for the profound book, Bardo Thodol, or Natural Liberation by Hearing in the Intermediate States (also popularly called the Tibetan Book of the Dead).Sunday Khenpo will review the Bardo Thodol teachings […]
Gar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program.
Chenrezig Practice & White Sur TeachingsSaturday February 11th 10am-12:00pm EST ONLINE ONLYwith Khenpo Samdup RinpocheKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give instructions on and lead the practice of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion. This practice cultivates wisdom and compassion through visualization, mantra recitation, and meditation.Also, Khenpo will give teachings on White Sur practice. The White Sur consists of […]
Vajrasattva Practice & Jangchog TeachingsSunday February 12th 10am-12:00pm EST ONLINE ONLYwith Khenpo Samdup RinpocheKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will offer Vajrasattva practice that is a powerful antidote to the negativities we have accumulated over time. Through these practices, we can purify the negative deeds and broken samayas that lead to our suffering and mental obscurations. This is a terma […]
~The time of death can be an opportunity for the realization of great wisdom or taking a happier rebirth ~• Join us for a White Sur offering lead by senior student and Sangha. • The White Sur consists of a smoke offering of flour, sweets, dairy products or a special blend of offering substances. This practice can […]
Gar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program.
Shitro Narak Kong Shak Teaching and PracticeSaturday February 18th 10am-12:00pm EST ONLINE ONLYwith Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche(Special Aspiration Prayers and Dedications: Sunday February 19th 10am-12:00pm EST )Khenpo will give the instructions on the Shitro Narak Kong Shak. The Narak Kong Shak, Emptying the Lower Realms from their Very Depths, is known as one of the most powerful and important methods […]
Special Aspiration Prayers and DedicationsSunday February 19th 10am-12:00pm EST ONLINE ONLYwith Khenpo Samdup RinpocheThe international Sangha will recite Special Aspiration Prayers and Dedications: Prayer of Kuntuzangpo, King of Aspiration Prayers: Samantabhadra’s “Aspiration to Good Actions,” The Confession Before the 35 Buddhas, etc.Text DownloadsVideo Library
Gar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program.
2023 Losar Celebration - Year of the Water Rabbitwith Kenpo Samdup Rinpoche & International SanghaSaturday February 25 and Sunday February 26th10am-12:00pm EST ONLINE ONLYJoin us online with the Internation Sangha and our sister center, Drikung Dharma Surya, to celebrate Losar thru reciting prayers on this auspicious weekend. May the blessings be boundless!Click below to request […]
Shakyamuni Buddha Teachings - 2023 Losar Celebration (Year of the Water Rabbit)with Kenpo Samdup Rinpoche & International SanghaSaturday February 25 and Sunday February 26th10am-12:00pm EST ONLINE ONLYJoin us online with the Internation Sangha and our sister center, Drikung Dharma Surya, to celebrate Losar thru reciting prayers on this auspicious weekend. May the blessings be boundless!Text […]
Gar Drolma invites students of all levels who wish to explore Buddhism and meditation to a new in-person program.