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August 22-23:  The Six Lamps, the Essence of Dzogchen Teachings
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 The 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 Gabpa Gukor,  and the Yetri Thasel.  Chaphur Rinpoche will

September 3-6: Keksel Teacher Training Part II and About Takla Mebar empowerment
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September 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  Keksel Teacher Training Course – Part II  September 5–6, 2026  Takla Mebar Teachings

June 20–21 Black Garuda Teaching and Transmission
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Black Garuda Teaching and Transmission June 20–21, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM (PT) With Chaphur Rinpoche     In person and online Within the Secret Tantra tradition of Yungdrung Bön, there are many types of deities. Among these yidams, the Garuda reigns supreme as a practice to dispel outer, inner, and secret obstacles — from external conditions such as skin disorders, back pain, and spiritual contamination, to inner obstacles such as mental dullness, weak

May 30th -31st, The Arrangement of the Four Wheels of Dzogchen
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The Arrangement of the Four Wheels of Dzogchen May 30th – May 31st, 2026,  9am-12pm (PT) In Person at Gyalshen & on Zoom With Chaphur Rinpoche In the Bon tradition there are many texts on Dzogchen, and among them the Zhangzhung Nyengyud is one of the most renowned. The  very precious Zhangzhung Nyengyud lineage has been transmitted  without interruption  from  Tonpa Kuntu Zangpo/Dharmakaya to the Abbots and Lopons or Ponlobs