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August 16th and 17th: The Stages of Death and Dying

The Stages of Death and Dying August 16th and 17th 2025,  9am-12pm (PT) Teaching will be available on  Zoom. For an ordinary person, death is considered terrifying. But for us practitioners, we should have some ability to handle death in a natural way. It is very important that we are aware of our own impermanence and  prepare for death throughout our lifetime.   Then, when  the time of death comes

October 1–5, 2025 With H.E. Menri Ponlob Rinpoche at Gyalshen Institute

The Fivefold Dzogchen Practices of the Clear Ah And  Kunzang Shenlha Ökar Empowerment With H.E. Menri Ponlob Rinpoche October 1–5, 2025  9am-12:30pm (PT)  In Person and on Zoom             “Do not conceal from those who are qualified. Let what is hidden be fully revealed. May it be understood and embraced.” This powerful spiritual instruction  is a direct quote from the Fivefold Dzogchen Practices of the Clear

5 Elements Retreat: with H.E. Menri Ponlob Rinpoche at Casa Chaphur

The Five Elements Practice and  5 Dkinis Empowerment Retreat With H.E. Menri Ponlob Rinpoche and Chaphur Rinpoche October 22-26, 2025. 9am-12:30pm for every day. (San Jose, Costa Rican time)  (After 1pm taking adventure to the the nature of elements) At Casa Chaphur in Costa Rica It is our honor and great  pleasure to let you know that His Eminence, Menri  Ponlob Rinpoche will be visiting and teaching at Casa Chaphur in

July 5-6, 2025: Dzogchen Six Lamps

Dzogchen Six Lamps July 5-6, 2025,  9am-12pm (PT) Teaching will be available 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 give the