January 9 and 10th, 2016 10 am-4:30 pm With Geshe Kalsang Gyatso Dzogchen, also known as the “great perfection,” is considered the path of self-liberation and the highest form of teaching in the Yunddrung Bon tradition. The Seven Mirrors of Dzogchen is a powerful heart-essence teaching that offers a direct introduction to the clear, open awareness of the Dzogchen view as well as methods for maintaining this state. The
Sunday, February 26, 2017 — 5 pm to 7 pm – / Losar literally means ‘New Year’. The Losar festival in Tibet is the biggest event of the year. Traditionally families gather together, traveling back to their homeland from all across Tibet during this time. In 2017, the Tibetan New Year falls on the 27th of February and is marked with preparation and performing of the Gu Tor ritual, which takes place on
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HONORING TONPA SHENRAB MIWO and NYAMME SHERAB GYALTSEN SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 – 11 am to 2:30 pm — Blessings are multiplied during such holy occasions. So, we are very happy that this ceremony will begin with a short blessing service led by Chaphur Rinpoche and Gyalshen’s resident monks. To express our gratitude and love, we will be offering khatas to Tompa Shenrab and Nyamme Sherab Gyalshen.
November 7 and 8th, 10 am-5 pm In the Yungdrung Bön tradition, there are many rituals for healing and the restoration of peace and harmony. Among them, is the ritual known as Lalu Chilu, Soul Retrieval and Life Ransom. This ritual is performed for those who have a diminished or damaged soul or life force. The symptoms of this can be loss of energy and/or interest in life, continually occurring
