Participation in the Gyalshen Tibetan language program presents an opportunity to learn Tibetan in a new and dynamic way. In our live and highly interactive online classes, you will be able to gradually advance your skills in speaking, writing and reading Tibetan and build your knowledge to read texts and take part in conversations on your own with ease and confidence. When learning Tibetan, one has to be aware of
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
Takla Mebar Retreat ( for one month) December 1- 31st 2017 Chaphur Rinpoche will be in personal retreat for the month of December. There he will practice his personal Yidam Takla Mebar, as he has done every December for many years. This year however, Rinpoche would like to extend this retreat to all members of the Sangha. Every Saturday Rinpoche will give teachings via zoom on the generation and completion
