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, 2026. Takla Mebar Winter Retreat Takla Mebar Winter Retreat December 1st -31st, 2026 With Chaphur Rinpoche Zoom sessions will be on Tuesday, December 1st, and Saturdays: December 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th, 2026 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]
April 10–18 2027. Empowerment and Teachings by H.E. Menri Ponlob Rinpoche at Gyalshen Empowerment and Teachings by H.E. Menri Ponlob Rinpoche at Gyalshen April 10–11, 9am-12pm and April 15–18, 9am-12pm 2027: (Pacific Time) April 10–11, 2027: Teaching on the Medicine Buddha & the Long life Empowerment The Medicine Buddha is a compassionate manifestation of Tönpa Shenrab, the great Enlightened One of Bön . This teaching benefits all who are ill; it liberates them from [more details]
July 9-11 2027. The Heart Essence of the Dakinis and The Sherab Chamma EmpowermentThe Heart Essence of the Dakinis and The Sherab Chamma Empowerment July 9-11 2027 Friday, July 9, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday, July 10, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Sunday, July 11,10:00 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 July 9th thru July 11th, 2027. His Holiness is both the spiritual [more details]
August 22-23: The Six Lamps, the Essence of Dzogchen TeachingsThe Six Lamps, the Essence of Dzogchen Teachings August 22-23, 2026, 10am-12:30pm (PT), 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 [more details]
September 3-6: Keksel Teacher Training Part II and Takla Mebar empowermentSeptember 3-6: Keksel Teacher Training Part II and About Takla Mebar empowerment with Chaphur Rinpoche We are delighted to invite you to another special opportunity to meet Chaphur Rinpoche and receive teachings from the living Yungdrung Bön tradition. In September 2026, we will have the opportunity to continue our shared journey of practice through two special events: September 3–4, 2026 [more details]
Past Events
May 1, Sipe Gyalmo Healing Empowerment For the Full MoonSipe Gyalmo Healing Empowerment For the Full Moon Friday, May 1, 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 herself, to Bön […]
Zambala Wealth Vase (Yangbum) Zambala Wealth Vase (Yangbum) April 26th, 2026, 10am-12pm (PT) Online At the beginning of each Losar, Tibetan New Year, at Gyalshen we have been performing prosperity rituals asking for blessings of well being for our families, friends and all those in need throughout the coming year. However, this year, due to the new Zambala Wealth Vases not arriving on time, we postponed the […]- 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 […]