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Preparing for a Meaningful Death & Rebirth, with Chamtrul Rinpoche

Orgyen Dorje Den 2244 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA, United States

Chamtrul Rinpoche is a highly accomplished meditation master, the reincarnation of the 3rd Chamtrul Pema Nangsal Dorje. He was conferred as a "Khenpo" by his root guru Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche at Larung Gar in Tibet. Known for his nonsectarian approach, he has received teachings, empowerments and transmissions from more than twenty-five accomplished masters and scholars […]

Lha Bab Duchen and Anniversary of HH Kathok Getse Rinpoche Parinirvana

Orgyen Dorje Den 2244 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA, United States

This day marks the anniversary of the Buddha's Descent from Heaven.  It is also the one year anniversary of the passing of His Holiness Getse Rinpoche. Scott Globus will give a short remembrance of His Holiness.  Lama Drimed will follow, leading the Shower of Blessings puja. All are invited and encouraged to attend on this […]

Exploring Our Shrine Room: A Study Group led by Ila Reitz

Orgyen Dorje Den 2244 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA, United States

Our ODD Shrine Room contains many statues, stupas, texts, thangkas, tormas, and other enlightened supports. This study group will discuss the meaning, reason for and historical significance of these supports. Discussion will be followed by a guided meditation on the statues and simple recitations to invoke their blessings with sound. The hope is that we […]

Nyungney 1-Day Fasting Practice: A Special New Year’s Day Practice with Lama Drimed Lodro

Orgyen Dorje Den 2244 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA, United States

Translated as "abiding in the fast", Nyungney is a profound practice that can be effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, the purification of negative karma, and the pacifying of suffering of all sentient beings.   Join us in a day of prayer for peace, health and happiness. Please click here for […]

Noble Mother Tara: Bestower of Longevity Blessings

Orgyen Dorje Den 2244 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA, United States

White Tara Transmission & Teachings Saturday and Sunday, January 18-19, 2020, 9:30-12pm and 2:30pm-5pm Sangye Khandro will be giving the White Tara reading transmission and teachings in Ensenada, Mexico on Jan. 18-19, 2020.  We have the good fortune to be able to video broadcast this event live from Mexico, viewable at Orgyen Dorje Den. (Please […]

Troma Nagmo Chod Retreat w/ Sangye Khandro

Please click here for information about this retreat. Please click here to register for this retreat.  Deadline for registration is January 26, 2020. Space is limited, so don't wait!

Pre-Losar Clean Up Day

Orgyen Dorje Den 2244 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA, United States

Come help clean ODD and prepare for the New Year! In order to create auspicious circumstances for the New Year,  we will clean the temple and shrine room until it shines! If you can spare an hour or more, please come to ODD and lend a hand. You can sign up for specific duties, by […]

Putri Reg Pung Vajrakilaya Retreat

Orgyen Dorje Den 2244 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA, United States

Lama Chonam will give a teaching on this practice during the first hour of the afternoon sessions.   For information, please click here. To register, please click here.

Losar Celebration: Year of the Iron Mouse

Orgyen Dorje Den 2244 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA, United States

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.