Past Events

August 13. 10am-12pm According to Bönpo tradition, it is important to consecrate and purify objects meant for religious practice prior to their use by the practitioner.  Please join us with your Bön statues and other religious objects, as Chaphur Rinpoche performs the consecration ritual or Rab-Ne. During this ritual, a Zung-zhuk is placed within the statues empty space. This Zung-zhuk contains mantras, herbs and other substances associated with the deity represented

KEKSEL MANTRA YOGA with Chaphur Rinpoche January 22, Sunday 10-3:30PM Due to popular demand, Chaphur Rinpoche will offer Keksel teachings in San Francisco on January 22. There, he will also give teachings on Tsa Lung from the Mother Tantra and Trulkhors exercises from the Dzogchen Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud. Additional information about Keksel written by Chaphur Rinpoche: What is Keksel? Many people have asked me what is Keksel and what

Dec. 11th, 9:30-5:30pm Tashi Delek, There has been a change in schedule, and this ritual will be held on Sunday, Dec 11th only. In the Yungdrung Bön tradition, there are many rituals for healing and the restoration of peace and harmony. Among them, is the ritual known as Lalu Chilu, Soul Retrieval and Life Ransom. This ritual is performed for those who have a diminished or damaged soul or life force.  The symptoms of

May 21-22, 2016 at 10am-5pm  By Geshe YongDong The connection of mind, body and spirit represents a perfect and powerful healing system, equipped with infinite possibilities to respond to even the most difficult conditions.  Unfortunately most people are not aware of how to access and utilize this inherent potential.  The discovery of neurotransmitters, small proteins released in response to thoughts, beliefs and feelings, directly impact and controls the functions of our