January 2018

Soul Retrieval

LIFE FORCE AND SOUL RETRIEVAL RITUAL SEPTEMBER 22  9am to 6 pm In the Yungdrung Bon tradition, there are many rituals for healing and the reestablishment of harmonious balance.  Among them, is the ritual known as Lalu, Soul Retrieval and Life Force Ransom.  This ritual is performed for those who have a diminished or damaged soul or life force.  Multiple symptoms include a loss of energy or interest in life,

Introduction to Phowa  (Transference of Consciousness)

October. 11th -13, 2019  8-9 AM  Pacific Standard Time At the request of students, Chaphur Rinpoche has generously agreed to give introductory instructions on the practice of Phowa, or Transference of Consciousness, on Zoom one week prior to the 3 day retreat with Menri Lopon. Any student may participate, however, students who plan to attend the 3 day retreat are encouraged to join us. Although the ultimate benefit of this practice

Empowerment of Kunzang Gyalwa Dupa

Empowerment of Kunzang Gyalwa Dupa H.E Menri Lopon Rinpoche Wednesday October 16th 2-5PM H.E Menri Lopon Tinley Nyima Rinpoche has accepted our request to confer the empowerment of Kunzang Gyalwa Dupa. Kunzang Gyalwa Dupa is one of the principal peaceful deities in Bon’s pantheon, and he was especially dear to the founder of Menri, Nyammé Sherab Gyaltsen. Nevertheless, this empowerment has rarely been conferred in the West, and this is a