Events

May 12-14, 2017 with Chaphur Rinpoche 10am to 4:30pm Silence is powerful. During this silent retreat, Chaphur Rinpoche will give the main transmission from the Dzogchen Zhang Zhung Nyamgyud. It is extremely important to receive the Dzogchen transmission in the Bon tradition if you wish to perform Dzogchen practice. Receiving transmission supports your practice energetically, and powerfully strengthens your connection to the lineage of previous Dzogchen practitioners and teachers. All

Sunday April 23 11am-2:30pm The Gyalshen Institute is very fortunate to have Lama Monlam as a teacher of Arts of Zhang Zhung & Tibetan culture. During this workshop, Lama Monlam will offer special drawing instructions of the deities and other elements. This workshop is open to all types of students, at all levels. Everybody is warmly welcome to come and have the experience of drawing deities and mandalas. Working material

December, 31, 2016 – 6 pm to 8pm The Bön wisdom deity Takla Mebar, blesses the practitioner with the power to heal.  This healing power has been transmitted in an unbroken manner through the ages to the Chaphur lineage of which Chaphur Rinpoche is a lineage holder. Chaphur Rinpoche is embarking on a month long retreat in December to meditate on Takla Meabar with the focus on the healing aspect. His

Transference of Consciousness (Phowa)  November 17-19, 2017 – 10 AM – 4:30 PM At the request of students again, Chaphur Rinpoche has generously agreed to give instructions on the practice of Phowa, or Transference of Consciousness. Although the ultimate benefit of this practice is to steady your mind at the time of your own death, the practice can also be used to assist others in the same way.  Phowa is also performed by lamas