Flight of the Garuda Transmission

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

‌S‌U‌‌ND‌A‌Y NOVEMBER 27th‌9:‌00-9:40am E‌‌ST         ‌Dai‌ly Practice        ‌10:00am-12:‌00p‌m E‌ST      Flight of the Garuda TransmissionKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche will offer the transmission for the entire teachings of the Flight of the Garuda to complete this series. Mandarin Language will be available.

Flight of the Garuda Dzogchen Teachings

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

SA‌‌TU‌R‌D‌A‌Y NOVEMBER 19th‌9:‌00-9:40am E‌ST         Da‌il‌y Practice        ‌10:00am-12:00pm E‌ST      Flight of the Garuda Dzogchen Teachings‌S‌U‌‌ND‌A‌Y NOVEMBER 20th‌9:‌00-9:40am E‌‌ST         ‌Dai‌ly Practice        ‌10:00am-12:‌00p‌m E‌ST      Flight of the Garuda Dzogchen TeachingsKhenpo Samdup Rinpoche continues with these profound Dzogchen teachings, highlighting the essence of the teachings […]

Event Series Ngondro Practice

Ngondro Practice

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

On Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome.

Lord Jigten Sumgon Mahamudra Teachings and Consecration of the new Center in Mexico (3 day event)

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

‌WE‌EKE‌ND S‌CHEDULEALL Mo‌rn‌in‌g A‌M Sessions will be IN PERSON AT THE TEMPLE & ONLINE  ALL A‌ft‌er‌no‌on P‌M Sessions will be ONLINE ONLY‌FR‌ID‌AY O‌CT‌OB‌ER 14‌th ‌‌1:‌00pm E‌DT            Consecration of the New Center6:00pm EDT            Mahamudra Teachings‌SA‌TUR‌DA‌Y O‌CT‌OB‌ER 15‌th‌ ‌11:‌00am E‌DT           Mahamudra Teachings with Mandarin Translation8:00pm […]

Event Series Ngondro Practice

Ngondro Practice

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

On Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome.

Event Series Ngondro Practice

Ngondro Practice

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

On Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome.

Event Series Buddha Amitabha Practice

Buddha Amitabha Practice

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

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 Mahayana and Vajrayana buddhist traditions. During this event […]

Event Series Ngondro Practice

Ngondro Practice

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

On Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome.

A White Sur Offering called Pervading All Purelands (Online Only)

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

~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 be dedicated […]

Yamantaka Teachings

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.

Event Series Ngondro Practice

Ngondro Practice

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

On Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome.

Event Series Ngondro Practice

Ngondro Practice

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

On Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome.

A White Sur Offering called Pervading All Purelands (Online Only)

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

~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 be dedicated […]

Cuckoo’s Song of Rigpa

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

Cuckoo's Song of Rigpa (ONLINE ONLY) In Tibet's ancient shamanistic tradition the cuckoo was a magical bird and it's first call announced the beginning of Spring. In this profound teaching Khenpo will explain the six verses of the Cuckoo's Song of Total Presence introducing the total presence of the nature of mind. Text DownloadsThe_Cuckoo_of_Awareness

Event Series Ngondro Practice

Ngondro Practice

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

On Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. we will meet to discuss and practice the preliminaries (ngondro). All current ngondro practitioners, regardless of the lineage you follow and version of the practice that you engage in are welcome.

Praises to Tara

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

Praises to Tara (ONLINE ONLY) Once again, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will give the commentary on the Seven Verses of Supplication to Tara revealing the deeper meaning of a text close to his heart.  His in-depth explanation illuminates the meaning of this profound prayer composed by Lord Jigten Sumgon at the moment of his enlightenment.Video Library

Yogic Culture of Tibet

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

Yogic Culture of Tibet (ONLINE ONLY) Join Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche on this musical journey into Tibetan Yogic Culture.Songs (Poems) of Tibet's Great Yogi, Milarepa, will blend with traditional rhythms and modern electronic soundscapes.Drawing on historical sources, we will learn about the philosophies and lifestyles of the protagonists of this unique way of life.