When death comes, many westerners count on their teachers to assist them with prayers and practice, yet we may not have had a chance to talk with them about this. Perhaps we understand the process of transition, but not how and what the lama actually does, and what we can do for ourselves. Here is […]
Lama Les will teach a class on Natural Liberation: Meditation Based on the Six Bardos
We will enjoy a TROMA SADHANA MARATHON FILM FEST, and will watch Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's wonderful, priceless and informative teachings on the concise sadhana both days with a break in the middle of each. Bring a lunch, a beverage, a notebook and your concise sadhana text, whatever you need for two thorough and delightful […]
On the 10th and 25th days of the Lunar calendar, the sangha gathers to renew our samaya commitments through meditation on Guru Rinpoche and Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal. All are welcome to join these practices from the Dudjom Tersar. Please bring food or drink to share.
Marig Munsel is like Basic Training in Buddhism, a condensed version of traditional monastic training styled for busy Western laypeople. The focus is on building, step-by-step, a strong, solid, foundational understanding of Buddhism. Study texts will include Words of My Perfect Teacher by Dza Patrul Rinpoche and Dzogchen Essentials by Marcia Binder Schmidt. "As a result of attending this program and […]
One must have received both the empowerment and reading transmission to attend this study group. Over a multi year period, Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche gave detailed teachings on the Guhyagarbha Tantra using the extensive commentary written by the great Longchenpa called "Thorough Dispelling of Darkness Throughout the Ten Directions" as the basis. In 2011 the translation of the […]
Chod Study and Practice of Troma Nagmo led by Julie Rogers (Contact Julie Rogers at julmind@mtashland.net for more info.) 10:00–12:30 torma making & 2–5 p.m. Troma Concise Sadhana (nuts and bolts review). Please bring healthy food and drink for tsog offerings. RSVP requested: julmind@mtashland.net Students of chod are invited to ongoing sessions focused on the Troma […]
This Vajrasattva practice was originally called Minling Dorsem because it is the first Mindroling treasure revealer Terdak Lingpa's treasure. HH Dudjom Rinpoche compiled this Dorsem Lama Chopa, a special offering guru yoga, based on this treasure.
On the 10th and 25th days of the Lunar calendar, the sangha gathers to renew our samaya commitments through meditation on Guru Rinpoche and Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal. All are welcome to join these practices from the Dudjom Tersar. Please bring food or drink to share.
One must have received both the empowerment and reading transmission to attend this study group. Over a multi year period, Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche gave detailed teachings on the Guhyagarbha Tantra using the extensive commentary written by the great Longchenpa called "Thorough Dispelling of Darkness Throughout the Ten Directions" as the basis. In 2011 the translation of the […]
Chod Study and Practice of Troma Nagmo led by Julie Rogers (Contact Julie Rogers at julmind@mtashland.net for more info.) 10:00–12:30 torma making & 2–5 p.m. Troma Concise Sadhana (nuts and bolts review). Please bring healthy food and drink for tsog offerings. RSVP requested: julmind@mtashland.net Students of chod are invited to ongoing sessions focused on the Troma […]
Lama Les will teach a class on Natural Liberation: Meditation Based on the Six Bardos
2-5 pm Troma Mixed Feast Students of chod are invited to ongoing sessions focused on the Troma Nagmo cycle of Dudjom Lingpa. During the coming months, the group will alternately study and practice the Troma ngondro, the various feasts, and other aspects of the cycle. Please bring the text, The Sun of Primordial Wisdom, as well as […]
