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November 22-26: Phowa Retreat

Phowa Retreat Transference of Consciousness (Phowa)  With Chaphur Rinpoche In Person Retreat in Costa Rica and on Zoom November 22-26, 9 am-12 pm (PT)  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 time of one’s own death and to clear

October 14-15: Heart Essence of Dakinis

Heart Essence of Dakinis With Chaphur Rinpoche October 14-15, 2023 9am to 12pm (Pacific Time) In Person in San Francisco Bay Area and on Zoom The Bonpo teachings are deep like the ocean, particularly Dzogchen teachings. Many students of Bon are familiar with Dzogchen teachings from male lineage holders and may not be aware of the many female Dzogchen practitioners who have achieved enlightenment. These female enlightened beings are known

September  29th: Soul Retrieval Teaching within the Five Elements Practice-Full Moon Practice 

   Soul Retrieval Teaching within the Five Elements Practice-Full Moon Practice  By Khenpo Nyima Dondrup Rinpoche and  Chaphur Rinpoche September  29th 2023 9am-11am In person and on Zoom One of the most powerful healing practices in the Bön tradition is the Tibetan Soul Retrieval Ritual combined with an internal rebalancing of the 5 Elements in each participant.  In Tibetan medicine, each disease is described in detail as an imbalance of

August 25-27: Keksel Retreat

Keksel Retreat With Chaphur Rinpoche In Person and On Zoom 9 am-12 pm Pacific Time August 25-27 We at Gyalshen Institute are excited to announce our  upcoming Keksel Retreat that will be taught by Chaphur Rinpoche. About the Practice: What is Keksel? Keksel is a general Tibetan term that describes any practice involving the subtle channels, winds and drops or “tigles. ” These three are used in a spiritual context to give the practitioner an