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
January 27-28 (10:00 am to 4:30pm both days) Chaphur Rinpoche will teach the Five Elements practice by explaining the purpose and qualities of each element and then guiding participants in performing the Five Elements practices. The Five Elements are an integral part of Tibetan cosmology and essential to understanding the relatedness and interdependence of all things in the universe. The Five Elements (space/ether, earth, water, fire, and air) are the
January 14th, 2017, 5 pm-6:30 pm Gyalshen Institute is pleased to announce that Chaphur Rinpoche and monks will perform the four hour long Accomplishment of the Yang to create wealth vases. This teaching and ritual was given by the enlightened Lord Tönpa Shenrap Miwoche as an antidote for the suffering of sentient beings. Material well being in life supports opportunities for compassion toward others as well as sustains conditions for developing a
