January 27-28 (10:00 am to 4:30pm both days) 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, and air) are the
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
