Classical Tibetan – Level II This class will be an excellent opportunity for beginning students of the Tibetan language to learn the basics of written Tibetan. We’ll progress from learning the Tibetan alphabet to the basics of grammar while becoming more familiar with essential Buddhist terms and vocabulary. This class offers an opportunity to develop our reading skills, so we can study Buddhist texts in their original language. Classical Tibetan
Dearest Bönpo Dzogchen friends! Chaphur Rinpoche will be giving teachings and guidance on Dzogchen Ngondro (the preliminary practices) once a month through ZOOM. While these teachings are useful for any level of practitioner, Rinpoche feels they are especially important for anyone who has not yet finish their first Ngondro. As many of you know, Ngondro is the authentic starting point for Bönpo Dzogchen teachings. If you want to build a
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
January 14-15, 2017 10am to 4:30pm The Bonpo teachings are deep like the ocean, particularly Dzogchen teachings. Many students of Bon are familiar with Dzogchen teachings from male lineage holders and may not be aware of the many female Dzogchen practitioners who have achieved enlightenment. These female enlightened beings are known as Dakini or Khandro. The Dakinis are real-life, female practitioners who
