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October 17th,  2024 The Practice of Traditional Naga Rituals ( On Full Moon)

The Practice of Traditional Naga Rituals on Full moon October 17th,  2024, 8AM-9AM Pacific Time,  On Zoom With Chaphur Rinpoche A Smoke Offering to the Nagas (Lu)  is an ancient Bön ritual (Lu Sang).  According to the Yungdrung Bön tradition, we share the earth with many unseen spirits who are affected by our actions. Through the Lu Sang  ritual, harmony is restored and the support of the Nagas is requested

October 12th: Long Life Prayer Day

Long Life Prayer Day With Chaphur Rinpoche October. 12th, 2024 8 am-9 am (PT) on Zoom The great master of Bon, Tsewang Rigzin, is considered to have become the main long–life deity of Yungdrung Bon.  He taught that clearing the soul of negative influences helps to increase the life span, heal the soul, and encourage a happy life. In a deep meditative state, Tsewang Rigzin received a special teaching about soul healing.  It was transmitted to

February 8-9th Red Garuda Teaching and Black Garuda Transmission

Red Garuda Teaching and Black Garuda Transmission In Person at Gyalshen Institute  and Online February 9th, 9 am-12 pm and 6 pm-7 pm (PT) February 8th, 9 am-12 pm (PT) Chaphur Rinpoche will lead a practice based on the teaching of the Red Garuda. The Red Garuda practice supports the student in rising above all obstacles and obscurations. Rinpoche will guide and empower students to use this Red Garuda meditation and

December 1st -31st: Takla Mebar Retreat (Winter Retreat)

Takla Mebar Winter Retreat  December 1st -31st, 2023 With Chaphur Rinpoche  In Person Retreat:  at Lake Arenal, Costa Rica and on Zoom Zoom sessions will be on Saturday, December 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd  8am to 9am (Pacific Time) December 1st 8am to 9am PT,  Rinpoche will give instructions regarding the preparations for the retreat as well as beginning the actual retreat in your home. This will include how to