On this Losar (New Year of the Iron Mouse, Lama Drimed will lead us in a Shower of Blessings puja and tsog. All are welcome! Please bring healthy food and drink to share.
The Display of Miracles The leaders of India's six main philosophical schools challenged the Buddha to a contest of miraculous powers. The Buddha displayed a different miracle each day for fifteen days, and, utterly defeating his opponents, inspired many individuals to follow the Dharma. On Chotrul Duchen, the effects of positive or negative actions are […]
Chakung Jigmed Wangdrak Rinpoche is a fourth-generation descendant of the great 19th century Vajrayana master, Traktung Dudjom Lingpa. Rinpoche was born in Golok, Tibet, and was recognized at 15 as the reincarnation of Rigzin Longsel Nyingpo. In addition to his education at Larung Gar Monastery, he received pith Dzogchen instructions and empowerments from Khenchen Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, […]
At His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche's request, Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche promised to carry out the annual Vajrasattva Retreat each year—and as students of Gyatrul Rinpoche, we, in turn, have the samaya to ensure that this retreat occurs at Tashi Choling each year. For many years, the Tashi Choling sangha has kept this commitment. Although this year, […]
Grief is not a problem to be solved, but a deep encounter with an essential experience of being human...To honor our grief, to grant it space and time in our frantic world, is to fulfill a covenant – to welcome all that is, thereby granting room for our most authentic life. Francis Weller We are […]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the great suffering and hardships experienced by many in these troubled times, Lama Drimed will give teachings on the text by Dodrub Tenpai Nyima entitled “Transforming Felicity and Adversity into the Spiritual Path.” Please click here for full details.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the great suffering and hardships experienced by many in these troubled times, Lama Drimed will give teachings on the text by Dodrub Tenpai Nyima entitled “Transforming Felicity and Adversity into the Spiritual Path.” Please click here for full details.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the great suffering and hardships experienced by many in these troubled times, Lama Drimed will give teachings on the text by Dodrub Tenpai Nyima entitled “Transforming Felicity and Adversity into the Spiritual Path.” 10:am-12:00 pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm PST Please click here for full details.
This day marks the first turning of the Wheel of Dharma. For seven weeks after his enlightenment, Buddha did not teach. Finally, encouraged by Indra and Brahma, he turned the Wheel of Dharma for the first time, at Sarnath, teaching the Four Noble Truths. Sangye Khandro and Lama Chonam will offer a short teaching on […]
Lha Bab Duchen Wheel Day Celebration: Buddha's Descent from Heaven Sangye Khandro or Lama Chonam will offer a short teaching on the meaning of this special day. Then we will do the Liturgy of the Buddha called Treasury of Blessings by Mipham Janyang Gyatso. Please click here for full details.
