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Sang: The Practice of Smoke Offering
With Lama Tsultrim Sangpo
Open Dates
Sang is the Tibetan Buddhist practice of offering precious incense to clear away obstacles and gather auspicious conditions for our Dharma practice. While the benefits of this practice are well known, the proper method for doing so is rarely taught in detail. Therefore, in this weekend workshop, Lama Tsultrim Sangpo guides us in how to correctly offer sang, using The Condensed Smoke Offering liturgy from the Guru's Heart Practice that Dispels All Obstacles (Tukdrup Barchey Kunsel) as a basis. Guru Padmasambhava himself extolled the benefits of sang practice as follows: "When done regularly, and especially to create auspicious circumstances when…
Becoming Divine: Four Stakes that Bind the Life-Force (Concise Daily Practice)
With Lama Tsultrim Sangpo
Open Dates
In this 4-part online series, Lama Tsultrim Sangpo unpacked an essential aspect of tantric practice—the development stage. To properly realize our innate nature through sadhana practice, the great masters from Guru Padmasambhava down to our present teachers emphasize the necessity of "binding the life force" of the deity through planting four "stakes". These four points condense the essential methods of the development stage, and thus allow us to truly take hold of the deity—our own deepest nature. Lama Tsultrim, a master himself in all aspects of tantric ritual practice, guided us through an in-depth exploration these four stakes that bind…
The Concise Daily Practice of Guru Rinpoche: Exploration of the Tibetan Language
With Dr. Catherine Dalton
Open Dates
This set of recorded teachings is extremely beneficial for anyone wishing to learn the meaning of "The Concise Daily Practice" of Guru Rinpoche, by studying the Tibetan words of the text. No previous knowledge of Tibetan is required to derive benefit from this class. In this online workshop, Dr. Catherine Dalton will elucidate the profound meaning of the Tibetan text of the Manual for Concise Daily Practice (Gyünkyi Köljang), revealed by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa as part of his Dispeller of All Obstacles (Tukdrup Barché Künsel) treasure cycle. This simple, essential practice focuses upon Guru Padmasambhava, known affectionately as Guru Rinpoche,…
The Practice of Chöd: An In-Depth Workshop
With Dr. Catherine Dalton
Open Dates
Chöd, or “cutting through,” is a profound practice that cuts to the heart of wisdom and compassion. Traditionally attributed to the eleventh-century female practitioner Machig Labdrön, it is prevalent in many Tibetan Buddhist lineages. Combining the view of the Prajnaparamita sutras with tantric visualization methods, chöd is a direct meditational approach to severing ego-clinging. Chöd practice is also known for its hauntingly beautiful melodies, and has traditionally been used as part of Buddhist healing rituals. Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche has repeatedly emphasized the importance of practicing of chöd, and of perfecting our understanding of both its profound meaning and its lineage…
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…
Online Treasury of Blessings Practice
With Lama Kunzang Drolma
Open Dates
Join our online practice of the Shakyamuni Buddha sadhana from home! This a perfect opportunity to come together and engage in this essential practice, hosted by Ani Kunzang Drolma. SCHEDULE Regular Schedule: Sundays at 8:00 am (Pacific Time) Summer Schedule: Sundays at 7:00 am (Pacific Time) FORMAT Click "Register Now" to enter your information and receive the Zoom link. PRICE Free
Shakyamuni Sadhana in Translation and Practice
With Dr. Catherine Dalton
Open Dates
At the express wish of Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, long-time translator and Rangjung Yeshe Institute faculty member Dr. Catherine Dalton will lead an online course focused on "The Treasury of Blessings" sadhana of Shakyamuni Buddha. Composed by Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche's (1846-1912) and widely considered to be a "mind-treasure" (gongter), this sadhana is both poetically rich in composition and totally complete in its practical framework. Furthermore, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche has extensively praised its qualities and provided teachings to unfold its depths. This course will proceed in two parts. In the first part we will engage in a linguistic approach to the sadhana…
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…
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…