Tibetan Losar Eve Celebration Sunday, February 23, 2020 — 4pm to 5pm – Losar is a celebration of the Tibetan New Year during which we release all the negativities of the previous year and welcome the positive possibilities of the New Year. As the Tibetan lunar calendar begins on February 24th, we will be gathering to usher in the new year on February 23th, Losar Eve, immediately following Lama Monlam’s
Sherab Chamma (The Great Wisdom Loving Mother) Saturday, April 18th, 6-7 PM Pacific Time PROGRAM: Chaphur Rinpoche will lead us in the recitation of the mantra, invocations, prayers, and visualization of Sherab Chamma, known as the Wisdom Loving Mother on Zoom. During these incredibly challenging times, practicing with Sherab Chamma can be of great support for us. Sherab Chamma is available to everyone for comfort, guidance and healing as she
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 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
