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
February 22-23, Tummo, Inner Fire TeachingTummo, Inner Fire Teaching By Chaphur Rinpoche February 22-23, 2025. 8 am – 1 pm PST In Person and Via Zoom Join Gyalshen Institute’s sangha for Tummo Instruction and Practice. Chaphur Rinpoche will lead practitioners in the preliminary and core breathing practices from Shardza Rinpoche’s Tummo Text, “Self Arising Inner Kayas”. Tummo is a breathing practice central to Tantra practice and [more details]
Save the dates for Gyalshen events with His Holiness and His EminenceHIS HOLINESS MENRI TRIZIN LUNGTOK DAWA DHARGYAL RINPOCHE”S SAN FRANCISCO, BAY AREA VISIT Save the dates. Registration links soon. The Three Essence Mantras of the Bönpo Teaching and the Matri Empowerment. August 1-3, 2025 At Gyalshen Institute in the San Francisco Bay Area. Gyalshen Institute is very happy to announce that His Holiness Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche, the 34th Menri [more details]
Sipe Gyalmo Healing Empowerment For the Full MoonSipe Gyalmo Healing Empowerment For the Full Moon Monday, January 13th, 2025, 8 am-9 am (PT) on Zoom The supreme emanation of the protector deity of Yungdrung Bön, Sipe Gyalmo, not only protects but also blesses the practitioner with the power to heal. This healing power has been transmitted continuously through the ages without interruption, from Yeshe Walmo, another aspect of Sipe Gyalmo [more details]
December 1st -31st: Takla Mebar Winter RetreatTakla Mebar Winter Retreat December 1st -31st, 2024 With Chaphur Rinpoche Zoom sessions will be on Sunday, December 1st, and Saturdays: December 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2024. 8am to 9am (Pacific Time) December 1st 8am to 9am PT, Rinpoche will give instructions regarding the preparations for the retreat as well as beginning the actual retreat in your home. This will include how to make [more details]
October 17th, 2024 The Practice of Traditional Naga Rituals ( On Full Moon)The Practice of Traditional Naga Rituals on Full moon October 17th, 2024, 8AM-9AM Pacific Time, On Zoom With Chaphur Rinpoche A Smoke Offering to the Nagas (Lu) is an ancient Bön ritual (Lu Sang). According to the Yungdrung Bön tradition, we share the earth with many unseen spirits who are affected by our actions. Through the Lu Sang ritual, harmony is restored and the support of the Nagas [more details]
Past Events
- 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 […]
June 14-16th: Medicine Buddha Teaching and InitiationMedicine Buddha Teaching and Initiation June 14-June 16th H.E. Menri Ponlop Rinpoche will give a teaching on the Medicine Buddha including the Initiation on June 14-16, 2024 in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Ponlop Rinpoche will be accompanied by Chaphur Rinpoche of Gyalshen Institute. Practitioners of the Medicine Buddha can address illness or poor health through meditation and visualization to […]
Menri Drubchen and Medicine Buddha Practice On the Full MoonMenri Drubchen and Medicine Buddha Practice On the Full Moon Tuesday, April 23rd, 8 am-9 am (PST) via Zoom/Webinar Tashi Delek Dear Bön Sangha! Following thousands of years of the Bön tradition, the Drupchen is held once in the lifetime of each H.H. Menri Trizin and this Menri Drubchen Retreat is currently in progress. On this April full moon, during the Menri Drupchen Retreat, Chaphur […]
Menri Drubchen and Medicine Buddha Retreat:Menri Drubchen and Medicine Buddha Retreat: April 11th-26th, 2024 With Chaphur Rinpoche and Chaphur Tulku Teaching days are April 11th, 13th, and 20th. Times: 8 am-9 am (PT) On Zoom Chaphur Rinpoche will be at Menri Monastery participating in the Menri Drubchen ritual in early April. The Menri Drubchen is based on the ancient Bön practices and rituals of the Medicine Buddha at Menri […]