Lama Tsering in Florianópolis On November 1 and 2, Lama Tsering will give an empowerment and teachings at Rigdjed Ling in Florianópolis. Schedule November 1 | Red Tara empowerment and teachings November 2 | Teachings on living and dying In-person only Click here for more information and registration.

Lama Tsering in France From November 28 to 30, Lama Tsering will give teachings in Marseille, France, at Nyima Özer. Schedule November 28 to 30 | Compassion in action: training for peace In-person only Click here for more information and registration.

Lama Tsering in Barcelona From December 19 to 21, Lama Tsering will give teachings at Casa Virupa in Barcelona, Spain. Schedule December 19 to 21 | How to transform afflictions In-person and online event Click here for more information and registration.

The Jetsun prayer given in the concise Tara practice is one of the greatest gifts Chagdud Rinpoche gave us. Because of his deep connection and devotion, Rinpoche received the Jetsun prayer directly from Tara, along with the instruction, ‘Ask them to do this.’   This retreat is open to everyone, but is especially aimed at those who are interested in or new to the Red Tara practice. In addition to practice sessions, this retreat includes important activities for those who…

Red Tara Empowerment The ceremony is for those who wish to engage in the practice of Red Tara or for those who want to renew their vows. With Lama Tsering. This ceremony is part of the Red Tara Long Retreat - Entering the Heart of Wisdom: Meditation for New Practitioners - a gentle introduction to the living tradition of the Buddhas - but you can participate in the empowerment only. There are no prerequisites. In-person only. For questions or further…

Refuge and Bodhichitta vow, with Lama Tsering To start the year with the right motivation, on January 1, 2026, at 9:30 am (UTC-3), Lama Tsering will grant the vows of Refuge and Bodhichitta. In the vow of Refuge, the person formally commits to following the Buddha's teachings, taking refuge in the Three Jewels (the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha). In the Bodhichitta vow, the commitment is made to work for the benefit of all beings and to strive to…

Guru Rinpoche empowerment Lama Tsering will grant the Guru Rinpoche empowerment to Ngöndro practitioners and open this rare opportunity to all who wish to participate. On January 1, 2026, Lama Tsering will grant the Guru Rinpoche empowerment to all those who wish to receive the empowerment for the first time or renew their vows! With the Guru Rinpoche initiation, we begin to cultivate, through the practice of Guru Yoga, the presence of the enlightened and awakened mind that permeates everything.…

Practice during the solar eclipse On February 17, there will be a solar eclipse, and during the event, we will do Red Tara practice in Tibetan. If you do not have empowerment, instructions, familiarity, or text to accompany the practice, you can join the sangha by doing your personal practice. In person and online.   Learn more: Eclipses are favorable periods for meditation, as the subtle energies of our body harmonize. It is said that the results of our thoughts,…