bon trainings

Serdam (Golden Essence) retreat

September 25-29 – 10am – 4pm – Registration begins June 1st – Once again we are blessed with a teaching from H. E. Menri Lopon Rinpoche. He has graciously agreed to give us the teaching on the second part of the Golden Essence-Instructions. This oral teaching was first given by Denpa Namkha in the seventh century. It is one of the most important instructions in Bon Dzogchen tradition and has

Sherab Chamma

November 23 – 10am – 4pm – Sherab Chamma (Loving Mother) is known as the Mother of all Enlightened Ones and is the source of all love and compassion.  Her blessings and energy eliminate all karmic obstacles.  She heals, blesses and guides us wherever we are.  Through reciting her secret mantra and prayers, she will expand our lives and dissolve negative karma, bringing peace and harmony throughout our homes. 1608

Treasure Vase and Treasure Arrow (Yangbum and Yangdar) Ritual

May 25 – 10am – 4pm – The practice of Namgyal Yangdrub was taught by Buddha Tonpa Shenrab to his students in order to bring about long life, good health, and prosperity to all. Filled with pieces of precious materials, as well as sacred earth from holy places, the vase is blessed through the ritual of Namgyal Yangdrub. Once the vase is consecrated it should be kept in a clean place

Kek-Sel Healing Teaching with Lama Youngtong

April 27th, 2013 — 10 am – 4 pm – Kek-sel is a practice from the Tantric tradition used to remove obscurations from body, speech and mind and infuse them with positive, healing energy. Training under the renowned Tibetan doctor Amchi Chokpar, Lama Youngdrung honed his skills in applying this healing method for several years in Tibet.  During this teaching, Lama la will share with us the specific practices he uses