November 2017

Buddha Tonpa Shenrab and Nyamme Sherab Gyaltsen’s birthday

Celebrating Buddha Tonpa Shenrab and Nyamme Sherab Gyaltsen’s birthday March 8th 10AM-1PM Join us is celebrating the Buddha Tonpa Shenrab and Nyamme Sherab Gyaltsen’s birthdays. This is one of the most important ceremonies. Blessings are multiplied during such holy occasions. This ceremony will begin with a short blessing service led by resident monks at Gyalshen and conclude in a Tsok offering. A light lunch will be provided by Gyalshen Institute. 

Sipe Gyalmo Healing Empowerment

SIPE GYALMO PAINTING THE MANDALA With Larila Lama Monlam March 22nd 10AM-4:30PM           Sipe Gyalmo is deeply revered as the mother of the primordial pure,uncontrived space from which all emerges.  In the Bon tradition she is also honored as a friend and protector of the Buddha Tonpa Shenrab’s precious teachings.In response to those who request her help, she is a powerful, wrathful protector from disease, suffering

Dark Retreat

Dark Retreat by Chaphur Rinpoche  (teachings from the Zhang Zhang Nyen Gyud)  May 16th-18th 8PM-10PM (PST) (The hours of the retreat have been changed and it is on Zoom only.  The retreat will be recorded.) The Bönpo Dzogchen traditions divide Dzogchen practice into two parts – trekchöd (cutting through), and tögel (leaping over). The latter comprises methods to enhance and elaborate on the inherent clarity of the natural state. The dark