Dzogchen Teachings Dzogchen “Great Completion” teachings directly point out the fundamental nature of mind and present simple methods for increasing the frequency and duration of the recognition of mind’s nature. These are among the most beautiful, direct and transformative teachings within Tibetan Buddhism. Khenpo Samdup will give teachings based upon a classic Dzogchen text of […]
Shamata Meditation Practice Retreat This retreat will be focused on intensive practice of the fundamental meditation techniques of Shamata (calm abiding) meditation. You will learn a number of simple techniques to gradually bring the mind to rest on a single object. This prepares the mind for deity practices and brings a host of benefits to […]
Friday Feb. 14, Saturday Feb. 15 & Sunday Feb. 16 Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche & An-shu Stephen K. Hayes Vajrasattva Empowerment and Vajrakilaya Intensive Retreat Immerse Yourself in a Weekend of Learning & Practice. Deepen your understanding of the ‘fiercely compassionate’ Vajrakilaya deity practice and rituals in this unique retreat with Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche and An-Shu Stephen […]
The Great Drikung Phowa is highly revered in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Phowa is a special practice that we do for ourselves and others at the time of death. It is intended to help us be reborn in Amitabha Pureland where we meet with optimum conditions to complete our path to enlightenment. Khenpo […]
White Tara Long-Life Practice Honoring H.E. Garchen Rinpoche Led by Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche White Tara is the female buddha of long life whose practice can help us benefit as many beings as possible. Please join us for two days of auspicious White Tara practice honoring our beloved teacher, H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. To express our heartfelt […]
New Year Day Practice & Potluck Get 2020 off to a joyful start with your Dharma friends. We’re coming together to share in practice, good food and friendship. Khenpo Samdup will start the day leading us in three dharma practices that are an auspicious beginning to the New Year. First we will engage in the […]
Heart Sutra The Heart Sutra is the most frequently used and recited text in Mahayana Buddhism in countries throughout Asia. It is a condensation of the Perfection of Wisdom (or Projnaparamita Sutras) from the Buddha’s second turning of the wheel of dharma. Through the words of the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara (Tib: Chenrezig), we are […]
We will be discussing Mind Beyond Death by Dzogchen Ponlop after our monthly Phowa practice to gain deeper insight into the human experience at death and beyond.
1st Sunday of the each month In this practice one visualizes Amitabha and his retinue and recites his six syllable mantra. Through this practice we purify our obscurations and accumulate merit and wisdom while cultivating the causes for rebirth in Dewachen, Amitabha's pureland. This is a traditional practice associated with death and dying in many […]
What can we do for others or ourselves at the time of death?
Nyinge is a practice of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and is considered extremely powerful for healing illness and purifying negative karma.
Remove Obstacles Through a Profound Prayer : The Seven Supplications to Tara Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will teach from the prayer, The Seven Supplications to Tara by Lord Jigten Sumgon, the founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. This beautiful prayer presents the main points of the Buddhist Path in the context of a devotional prayer to Tara, […]
A Brief and Complete Guide to Practicing the Buddhist Path: The Four Dharmas of Gampopa Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will present teachings on The Four Dharmas of Gampopa. This text presents the key points of the Buddhist Path in four sentences. Khenpo will base his explanation on a short commentary that he has written and published. To […]
Perfect Your Wisdom: Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom This month, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give the reading transmission and practice instructions for Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom. He holds in his right hand the Sword of Wisdom cutting through veils of illusion and in his left, a blue lotus with the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra. Through […]
We will be discussing Mind Beyond Death by Dzogchen Ponlop after our monthly Phowa practice to gain deeper insight into the human experience at death and beyond.
Relaxing into simplicity using sound, energy, breath and mind Presenter: Robert L. Leach Co-presenter: Thomas Marcey Saturday, April 6, 2019, 10:30 AM – 12:30PM Location: Gar Drolma Buddhist Learning and Meditation Center Eight unique traditional meditation practices and techniques that can have profound liberating effects for anyone suffering from the pressures, speed, meaninglessness, and uncertainties often […]
Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will be offering teachings and practice instructions for this popular tantric practice that is one of the principal practices to be completed during 3-year retreats.
Introducing monthly Phowa practice at Gar Drolma, starting Sunday, September 23rd. For the first time, Gar Drolma will offer a monthly Great Drikung Phowa Chenmo practice, every third Sunday from noon—1:00 p.m. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche has requested that only those who have received the Phowa transmission from a teacher attend this special practice. Options for […]
Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will continue his teachings on The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva.
1st Sunday of the each month In this practice one visualizes Amitabha and his retinue and recites his six syllable mantra. Through this practice we purify our obscurations and accumulate merit and wisdom while cultivating the causes for rebirth in Dewachen, Amitabha's pureland. This is a traditional practice associated with death and dying in many […]
