Past Events

Dzogchen Aural Tradition of Zhang Zhung (Summer Retreat)

Dzogchen Aural Tradition of Zhang Zhung Summer Retreat July 8th – 12th, 2020 3PM-6PM  (PST) Pacific Time teachings by Chaphur Rinpoche July 9th-12th 10-11AM skygazing led by Professor Kurt Keutzer   The Main Practice of the Instructions on the Profound Vital Points: The Main Practices of the Aural Tradition of Zhang Zhung In this summer’s retreat Chaphur Rinpoche will systematically lead us through the main practices of the Aural Tradition of Zhang Zhung as

Medicine Buddha

June 20, 2020 – 8am-9am (PST) Time in Pacific on Zoom  With Chaphur Rinpoche – The Medicine Buddha is a compassionate manifestation of Tönpa Shenrab, the great Enlightened One of Bön. The teachings of the Medicine Buddha are comprised of twelve volumes. Their history is presented in the sutra “Healing Method for Sickness and Affliction and Ignorance” from the “Mandala of King Medicine and Ritual Ceremonies for Enlightenment” text.  These

Message from Chaphur Rinpoche and the Gyalshen Board of Directors

  Dear Friends and Gyalshen Sangha, Tashi Delek and wishes for your good health and happiness. With the recent surge of the COVID-19 Coronavirus and in response to the requests of the San Francisco Public Health Department,  we have cancelled our  “in person”  celebrations and teachings. However, all scheduled teachings will be available on Zoom. On March 21st, Chaphur Rinpoche will teach the Sipe Gyalmo Healing Practice and powerful healing Mantra. 

5 Element Practice

5 Element Practice With  Chaphur Rinpoche April 28th Saturday-6:30pm Pacific time through ZOOM 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,