Gyalshen Institute is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and revival of Zhang Zhung and Tibetan culture and traditions. We are blessed to have Chaphur Rinpoche as our founder and spiritual director. Please join us at a teaching, meditation practice, or take a class to learn Tibetan and the language of the ancient kingdom of Zhang Zhung.
Upcoming Events
August 16th and 17th: The Stages of Death and DyingThe Stages of Death and Dying August 16th and 17th 2025, 9am-12pm (PT) Teaching will be available on Zoom. For an ordinary person, death is considered terrifying. But for us practitioners, we should have some ability to handle death in a natural way. It is very important that we are aware of our own impermanence and prepare for death throughout our lifetime. Then, when the time of death [more details]
October 1–5, 2025 With H.E. Menri Ponlob Rinpoche at Gyalshen InstituteThe Fivefold Dzogchen Practices of the Clear Ah And Kunzang Shenlha Ökar Empowerment With H.E. Menri Ponlob Rinpoche October 1–5, 2025 9am-12:30pm (PT) In Person and on Zoom “Do not conceal from those who are qualified. Let what is hidden be fully revealed. May it be understood and embraced.” This powerful spiritual instruction is a direct quote from the Fivefold [more details]
5 Elements Retreat: with H.E. Menri Ponlob Rinpoche at Casa ChaphurThe Five Elements Practice and 5 Dkinis Empowerment Retreat With H.E. Menri Ponlob Rinpoche and Chaphur Rinpoche October 22-26, 2025. 9am-12:30pm for every day. (After 1pm taking adventure to the the nature of elements) At Casa Chaphur in Costa Rica It is our honor and great pleasure to let you know that His Eminence, Menri Ponlob Rinpoche will be visiting and teaching at Casa Chaphur in [more details]- July 5-6, 2025: Dzogchen Six LampsDzogchen Six Lamps July 5-6, 2025, 9am-12pm (PT) Teaching will be available on Zoom. Dzogpa Chenpo, also known as the “Great Perfection,” is considered the path of self-liberation and the highest form of teaching in the Yungdrung Bön tradition. Within this tradition, there are four main Dzogchen texts (Zhungchen Dezhi): The Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud, the Dragpa Korsum, the Gabpa Gukor, and the [more details]
Honoring H.E. Yongdzin Rinpoche’s Life…Honoring H.E. Yongdzin Rinpoche’s Life Sol Deb Prayers, Nyamme Sherab Gyaltsen Tsok and Butter Lamp Offerings June 12, 2025, 7:00 PM Pacific Time In Person and on Zoom Dear Sangha, With deepest sorrow, immense gratitude and love, we are gathering to honor the extraordinary life, wisdom and compassion of our true Bodhisattva, His Eminence Menri Yongdzin Lopon Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche. His [more details]
Past Events
August 2-3 The Heart Essence of the Dakinis and The Sherab Chamma EmpowermentThe Heart Essence of the Dakinis and The Sherab Chamma Empowerment Cancellation of His Holiness, the 34th Menri Trizen’s visit to Gyalshen 8/2 and 8/3/25 Saturday, August 2 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday, August 3 – 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Gyalshen Institute is honored to announce that His Holiness Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche, the 34th Menri Trizin, will visit us on August 2-3, […]
Astrological ReadingASTROLOGICAL READINGS for the TIBETAN YEAR 3161 (2025 in the Western Calendar). Dear Friends, We recently celebrated Losar, the beginning of the Tibetan Year 3161, which is 2025 in our Western calendar. 2025 is regarded by Tibetan Astrology as a very challenging year. We have already felt serious challenges in every part of our national and world wide environment as well as strong obstacles […]- March 29-March 30: Phowa RetreatPhowa Retreat (Transference of Consciousness) From Magyud/Mother Tantra With Chaphur Rinpoche March 29-March 30, 2025 9AM-12PM Pacific Standard Time In response to the request of many students, Chaphur Rinpoche has generously agreed to give instructions on the practice of Phowa, or Transference of Consciousness. The ultimate benefit of this practice is to steady the practitioner’s mind at the […]
- October 26-27, 2024 Teaching on Dzogchen, the 21 Nails.Teaching on Dzogchen, the 21 Nails. October 26-27, 2024 9AM-12PM (PT) On Zoom With Chaphur Rinpoche One of the innermost secret teachings from the Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud (Aural Transmission of Zhang Zhung). Each of the 21 nails describes an essential point of Dzogchen practice – Directly cutting through doubts about one’s Natural State by tracing the Nature of Mind back to its Source. The […]
June 9th: Longevity Empowerment of Tsewang Rigzin by H.E. Menri Ponlob Rinpoche Longevity Empowerment of Tsewang Rigzin With H.E. Menri Ponlob Rinpoche Sunday, June 9, 10am-12pm, P.T. In-person and by Zoom Please join us for this special and precious empowerment. The powerful blessings of the Longevity Empowerment of Tsewang Rigzin supports us in achieving a long life and nurtures a healing connection between mind, body, and soul. Chaphur Rinpoche especially encourages you […]