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
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]
October 12th: Long Life Prayer DayLong Life Prayer Day With Chaphur Rinpoche October. 12th, 2024 8 am-9 am (PT) on Zoom The great master of Bon, Tsewang Rigzin, is considered to have become the main long–life deity of Yungdrung Bon. He taught that clearing the soul of negative influences helps to increase the life span, heal the soul, and encourage a happy life. In a deep meditative state, Tsewang Rigzin received a special [more details]
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 [more details]
Tibetan Learning Classes – Fall Semester 2023Basic Tibetan Learning Class – Fall Semester 2023 With Yungdrung Norbu Tuesday, Sept 12 to Nov 28th Pacific Time 7am-8am The Basic Tibetan Learning class for this semester consists of lectures over a three-month period. Each lecture is one hour long. Students will learn basic Tibetan. This class will provide an opportunity to learn reading of a Tibetan text, grammar, building vocabulary and [more details]
Past Events
- 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 […]
February 8-9th Red Garuda Teaching and Black Garuda TransmissionRed Garuda Teaching and Black Garuda Transmission In Person at Gyalshen Institute and Online February 9th, 9 am-12 pm and 6 pm-7 pm (PT) February 8th, 9 am-12 pm (PT) Chaphur Rinpoche will lead a practice based on the teaching of the Red Garuda. The Red Garuda practice supports the student in rising above all obstacles and obscurations. Rinpoche will guide and empower students to use this Red […]