Ngöndro Practice Retreats Ngöndro practitioners will have the opportunity to do their accumulations at the Temple one weekend per month, in three daily practice sessions. As a way to strengthen their personal practice, Ngöndro practitioners are invited to come and do their accumulations at the Temple, together with other practitioners. Practice sessions: (UTC-3) • Session 1: 9 am to 12 pm (Saturday) / 9.30 pm to 12 pm (Sunday) • Session 2: 2 pm to 4:30 pm • Session 3:…

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 are beginners in the practice of Red Tara. It is not necessary to have received Tara emmpowerment to participate,…

Ciranda of Dharma was originally created in response to a request from Rinpoche that the children of the sangha receive an education in the principles of the Dharma. Rinpoche strongly believed that the values of love and compassion for all beings could be taught even to the youngest children through stories. Since its establishment in 2002, this method of demonstrating virtuous qualities through stories and group activities has been the main focus of Ciranda of Dharma. Children from the sangha…

Dream Yoga Retreat with Lama Tsering “May I clearly perceive all experiences as being as insubstantial as the fabric of dreams during the night, and immediately awaken to perceive the manifestation of pure wisdom in the arising of each phenomenon.” Red Tara Sadhana   Dream Yoga is a method that helps us investigate profound teachings and experience them in our own lives. This practice is part of the cycle of “Red Tara - The Essence that Fulfills All Desires,” revealed…

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 Dream Yoga retreat - 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 information, please write to: [email protected] April 17 8:oo pm (UTC-3) In person only Sign…

On May 9 and 10, Trome Jigme Rinpoche will offer empowerment and teachings on Rigdzin Düpa, as well as conduct a tsog of this practice. The Rigdzin Düpa sadhana belongs to the Longchen Nyingtik, a cycle granted to Jigme Lingpa (1729-1798) through a series of three visions he had of the great master Longchen Rabjampa (1308-1363). This cycle soon spread throughout Tibet, becoming one of the most influential lineages of the Nyingma tradition, which continues to this day. Chagdud Tulku…

The Rigdzin Düpa sadhana belongs to the Longchen Nyingtik, a cycle bestowed upon Jigme Lingpa (1729–1798) through a series of three visions he had of the great master Longchen Rabjampa (1308–1363). This cycle soon spread throughout Tibet, becoming one of the most influential lineages of the Nyingma tradition, which continues to this day. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche received this transmission of the Longchen Nyingthig from both Khenpo Dorje and Tromge Tulku Arik, and practiced it extensively during the years he lived…