Programs

Annual Summer Seminar 2025

With Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

July 18 - 24, 2025
With great joy and gratitude we welcome our profoundly kind and wise teacher, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, back to Rangjung Yeshe Gomde California from July 18th - 24th 2025. Check-in will begin on July 18th at 3:00 pm, followed by dinner and a welcome orientation. Rinpoche will enter the Buddha Hall the morning of July 19th and the program will continue through the morning of July 24th. The Ocean of Amrita puja will take place all day on July 20th.  The Ocean of Amrita Puja (Ngakso Puja) Rinpoche will preside over the Ocean of Amrita puja for the repairing of broken…

The Ocean of Amrita Puja 2025

With Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

July 20, 2025
About the Ocean of Amrita Puja (Ngakso) Ngakso (Tib.) means mending (faults) by means of mantra. This tantric sadhana is a terma (Tib.), or hidden treasure, concealed in Tibet by Guru Rinpoche, and rediscovered centuries later by the incarnated great treasure-revealer, Terchen Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa. Extracted from among the 40 volumes of the Chokling Tersar, the melodious and enchanting sadhana practice is especially effective for restoring broken samaya (commitments), strengthening the bond between student and spiritual teacher, and dispelling obstacles in the bardo state for those who have recently passed away. The puja consists of two parts carried out daily: morning…

Kurukulla Practice Retreat with Lama Tsultrim Sangpo

With Lama Tsultrim Sangpo

August 1 - 9, 2025
Kurukulla Practice Retreat with Lama Tsultrim Sangpo Gomde California | Summer 2025 We are delighted to welcome Lama Tsultrim Sangpo back to Gomde California this summer for Part II of our Dharma Gyan Summer Program. As the capstone retreat of this year’s Dharma Gyan Immersive, Lama-la will offer in-depth teachings and guidance on the practice of Kurukulla, according to the Seven Profound Cycles of our Chokling Tersar tradition. Retreat Dates: August 1st–August 9th, 2025 Kurukulla is a magnetizing dakini—an expression of enlightened wisdom and the dynamic power of compassion. In this profound Vajrayana practice, the practitioner connects with Kurukulla’s enlightened qualities…

Personal Retreat at Gomde California

Open Dates
The wild beauty of Rangjung Yeshe Gomde California is an ideal environment for personal meditation practice. The waters of Eel River and Cedar Creek flow through stands of fir and redwood, and ever-changing light pours into the river valley. The natural environment of Gomde California supports a sense of awe and renunciation in our residents. In addition to the splendid setting, many Tibetan masters have blessed the land with their practice and realization. We encourage serious Buddhist practitioners who are studying under the guidance of an authentic teacher to apply for private retreat at Gomde California. Private Retreat Facilities Gomde…

Dharma Gyan Buddhist Summer Immersive

With Lama Tsultrim Sangpo

June 11 - August 9, 2025
Dharma Gyan Buddhist Summer Immersive To register for the online summer program please click here The Dharma Gyan Summer Immersive is an 8-week residential program where students learn and practice the foundations of the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Under the guidance of experienced monks from Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery in Nepal and resident practitioners, participants will engage in meditation, teachings, and discussions at the peaceful and forested Gomde retreat center in Northern Mendocino County. The program includes group and individual meditation, communal meals, time to explore nature, and the opportunity to connect with teachers and fellow students. Students can attend either…

Dharma Gyan Summer Immersive Online Part 1 with Lama Tsultrim Sangpo

With Lama Tsultrim Sangpo

June 25 - July 6, 2025
Dharma Gyan Online: The Path of Love and Insight (June 25 – July 6) Join us online for teachings with Lama Tsultrim Sangpo, a senior monk from Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery in Nepal, as part of our Dharma Gyan Summer Immersive. This special segment explores the Mahayana Buddhist path through the profound “Treasury of Blessings” liturgy composed by the great master Ju Mipham Rinpoche. Lama Tsultrim will guide students through the essentials of Buddhist philosophy and meditation, helping us connect with our innate wisdom and goodness. These daily teachings will take place live from Gomde California, offering participants the chance to…

Dharma Gyan Summer Immersive Online Part 2 with Lama Tsultrim Sangpo

With Lama Tsultrim Sangpo

July 9 - 15, 2025
Dharma Gyan Online Part Two: The Path of Wakefulness, July 9 - August 9 We are delighted to announce Part Two of our Dharma Gyan Summer Program, led by Lama Tsultrim Tsangpo. This segment offers a profound exploration of the Vajrayana path through detailed teachings on the Kurukulle Sadhana, a powerful practice of magnetizing dakini energy, compassion, and enlightened wisdom. Prepare for the Arrival of Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and the Kurukulle Retreat From July 18th to 24th, we will joyfully welcome Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche to Gomde California. In preparation for this auspicious visit and the upcoming Kurukulle Practice Retreat (August…