February 25-26 2017 With Chaphur Rinpoche Within the Yungdrung Bön tradition, the practice of Chö is widespread and considered of profound importance. It is one of the four daily practices of generosity and is included in the foundational practices for the Dzogchen teachings of the Aural Transmission of Zhang Zhung. The Tibetan word chö (Tib. gcod) literally means “to cut, to stop, to destroy”. At its most fundamental, the practice
January 9 and 10th, 2016 10 am-4:30 pm With Geshe Kalsang Gyatso Dzogchen, also known as the “great perfection,” is considered the path of self-liberation and the highest form of teaching in the Yunddrung Bon tradition. The Seven Mirrors of Dzogchen is a powerful heart-essence teaching that offers a direct introduction to the clear, open awareness of the Dzogchen view as well as methods for maintaining this state. The
Sunday, February 26, 2017 — 5 pm to 7 pm – / Losar literally means ‘New Year’. The Losar festival in Tibet is the biggest event of the year. Traditionally families gather together, traveling back to their homeland from all across Tibet during this time. In 2017, the Tibetan New Year falls on the 27th of February and is marked with preparation and performing of the Gu Tor ritual, which takes place on
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HONORING TONPA SHENRAB MIWO and NYAMME SHERAB GYALTSEN SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 – 11 am to 2:30 pm — Blessings are multiplied during such holy occasions. So, we are very happy that this ceremony will begin with a short blessing service led by Chaphur Rinpoche and Gyalshen’s resident monks. To express our gratitude and love, we will be offering khatas to Tompa Shenrab and Nyamme Sherab Gyalshen.
