Schedule of Events
Set out below is a list of current and upcoming events at the partner monasteries and nunneries. (All dates are given in day/month/year format.)
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Featured Current Event
Event ID: 3746
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: H.H. the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang has made amendments to the webcast schedule as set out below. His Holiness has also asked that everyone be reminded of the following:
“At Drikung Kagyu Jangchub Ling monastery, certain empowerments and transmissions are regularly given for the younger monks who have not yet received these empowerments, and these empowerments have been permitted to be webcast except for some higher tantric empowerments. Those who watch and listen to the empowerments online should maintain pure devotion as they receive the teachings and blessings, which will plant virtuous seeds in the mind, and maintain good habitual tendencies through practicing the teachings.
However, receiving empowerments online cannot be considered as obtaining the full formal empowerment, and one absolutely must not perform empowerments for others based on receiving these empowerments online. The full formal empowerment requires being present in person before the master, making direct requests, and offering mandalas, etc. This is because the master’s blessings must be transmitted to one’s body and mind in the presence of the vajra master’s subtle energies. The empowerment texts emphasise this point saying that there must be ‘no obstruction between the persons, the fragrance of instructions should not dissipate, and the breath of the dakinis should be clearly perceptible.’ Everyone is reminded to keep this limitation in mind. The Dharma Event Organizing Committee.”
The empowerments and teachings, to be recorded at Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling monastery, Dehradun, India, will be given in Tibetan with English translation, where appropriate, and will be available to view by the end of each day (India time).
Event details: SCHEDULE FOR THE GREAT EMPOWERMENT OF THE TANTRA COLLECTION, 2025:
7th of March
1. The Nine-Deity Uṣniṣavijaya Empowerment.
2. The Great Akshobhya Empowerment.
8th of March
1. The White Tara Empowerment.
2. The Empowerment of the Nine Deities of Amitayus.
11th of March
The Great Empowerment of Vairocana (Kunrig), the Wish-fulfilling Speech that Illuminates the Meaning.
13th of March
On the Mahaparinirvana Anniversary of Jetsun Milarepa, the entire assembly of practitioners will recite the Kagyu Gur-Tsog Offering (Rain of Wisdom: Vajra Songs of the Kagyu Gurus).
14th of March
On the Mahaparinirvana Anniversary of Jetsun Marpa, the entire assembly of practitioners will recite the Kagyu Gur-Tsog Offering (Rain of Wisdom: Vajra Songs of the Kagyu Gurus).
23rd of March
1. The Three Drikung Kagyu Protector Empowerments.
2. The Vaishravana Empowerment.
3. The Drikung Great Phowa Chemo (the Transference Consciousness).
4. The Longevity Empowerment in the Tradition of Machig Drubgyalmo.
24th of March
Following the completion of all teachings and empowerments, extensive Long Life Mandala Offerings will be presented to His Holiness by Drikung Kagyu followers from around the world.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling monastery, Dehradun, India.
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Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: H.H. the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang has made amendments to the webcast schedule as set out below. His Holiness has also asked that everyone be reminded of the following:
“At Drikung Kagyu Jangchub Ling monastery, certain empowerments and transmissions are regularly given for the younger monks who have not yet received these empowerments, and these empowerments have been permitted to be webcast except for some higher tantric empowerments. Those who watch and listen to the empowerments online should maintain pure devotion as they receive the teachings and blessings, which will plant virtuous seeds in the mind, and maintain good habitual tendencies through practicing the teachings.
However, receiving empowerments online cannot be considered as obtaining the full formal empowerment, and one absolutely must not perform empowerments for others based on receiving these empowerments online. The full formal empowerment requires being present in person before the master, making direct requests, and offering mandalas, etc. This is because the master’s blessings must be transmitted to one’s body and mind in the presence of the vajra master’s subtle energies. The empowerment texts emphasise this point saying that there must be ‘no obstruction between the persons, the fragrance of instructions should not dissipate, and the breath of the dakinis should be clearly perceptible.’ Everyone is reminded to keep this limitation in mind. The Dharma Event Organizing Committee.”
The empowerments and teachings, to be recorded at Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling monastery, Dehradun, India, will be given in Tibetan with English translation, where appropriate, and will be available to view by the end of each day (India time).
Event details: SCHEDULE FOR THE GREAT EMPOWERMENT OF THE TANTRA COLLECTION, 2025:
7th of March
1. The Nine-Deity Uṣniṣavijaya Empowerment.
2. The Great Akshobhya Empowerment.
8th of March
1. The White Tara Empowerment.
2. The Empowerment of the Nine Deities of Amitayus.
11th of March
The Great Empowerment of Vairocana (Kunrig), the Wish-fulfilling Speech that Illuminates the Meaning.
13th of March
On the Mahaparinirvana Anniversary of Jetsun Milarepa, the entire assembly of practitioners will recite the Kagyu Gur-Tsog Offering (Rain of Wisdom: Vajra Songs of the Kagyu Gurus).
14th of March
On the Mahaparinirvana Anniversary of Jetsun Marpa, the entire assembly of practitioners will recite the Kagyu Gur-Tsog Offering (Rain of Wisdom: Vajra Songs of the Kagyu Gurus).
23rd of March
1. The Three Drikung Kagyu Protector Empowerments.
2. The Vaishravana Empowerment.
3. The Drikung Great Phowa Chemo (the Transference Consciousness).
4. The Longevity Empowerment in the Tradition of Machig Drubgyalmo.
24th of March
Following the completion of all teachings and empowerments, extensive Long Life Mandala Offerings will be presented to His Holiness by Drikung Kagyu followers from around the world.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling monastery, Dehradun, India.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling, please sign in to your Gompa account and select ‘Notification Preferences’ from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
Featured Current Event
Event ID: 3757
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The webcast, to be recorded at Samtenling monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, will be given in Tibetan with English translation.
Event details: The great master Atisha (982-1054) wrote the ‘Garland of Jewels’ while in Tibet in response to questions from his student Dromtonpa. It is a short text belonging to the mind training, or lojong, tradition. In a beautiful poetic style, Atisha provides instructions on how bodhisattvas practice the path, and concludes his work by affirming that practicing according to this text will help us to reach enlightenment. His advice is just as powerful and helpful today in our Western society as it was in Tibet. Each verse shines by itself, but taken together they become a precious garland of jewels, a complete instruction on how to live a meaningful life with altruism and compassion. Behind every sentence of every verse is a wealth of spiritual insights, “food for thought” for years!
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special teaching event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Samtenling monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal. From the closing registration date of April 21st, 2025, onwards, the teaching will continue to be available to Gompa member-supporters from the Gompa Library.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Samtenling, please select 'Notification Preferences' from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The webcast, to be recorded at Samtenling monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, will be given in Tibetan with English translation.
Event details: The great master Atisha (982-1054) wrote the ‘Garland of Jewels’ while in Tibet in response to questions from his student Dromtonpa. It is a short text belonging to the mind training, or lojong, tradition. In a beautiful poetic style, Atisha provides instructions on how bodhisattvas practice the path, and concludes his work by affirming that practicing according to this text will help us to reach enlightenment. His advice is just as powerful and helpful today in our Western society as it was in Tibet. Each verse shines by itself, but taken together they become a precious garland of jewels, a complete instruction on how to live a meaningful life with altruism and compassion. Behind every sentence of every verse is a wealth of spiritual insights, “food for thought” for years!
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special teaching event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Samtenling monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal. From the closing registration date of April 21st, 2025, onwards, the teaching will continue to be available to Gompa member-supporters from the Gompa Library.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Samtenling, please select 'Notification Preferences' from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
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Event ID: 3768
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The teaching, to be recorded at Pullahari monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, will be given in Tibetan with English and Chinese translations.
Event details: The program focuses on the creation and completion stages of meditation as applied to the practice of Buddha Amitabha, Lord of the family of the Protector Avalokiteshvara. The fruit of proper meditation on the form of Buddha Amitabha and recitation of his sacred Dharani mantra is longevity, freedom from illness, good health, happiness, mental clarity, and increased meditative insight and realization in this lifetime. At the time of death and throughout the bardo, one will naturally follow the path leading to rebirth in the Pure Land of Great Bliss. From there, without deviation, one will complete all stages and paths and swiftly attain supreme and perfect enlightenment. Such are the benefits of meditation and recitation of the mantra of Amitabha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, in the practice of the Pure Land of Great Bliss.
Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal is greatly admired for his skill in making even the most complex and subtle Dharma subjects inspiring and accessible. He is the Principal of Rigpe Dorje Monastic Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies at Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery, Lava, India, and of the Rigpe Dorje Institute for Buddhist Studies at Pullahari Monastery, Nepal. Studying under the guidance of the Venerable Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, in 1997, upon completion of a three-year Mahamudra retreat, he was bestowed the position of Drupon Khenpo by the Venerable Khenpo Tsultrim Rinpoche, who recognized in him a rare accomplishment and skill in both study and practice.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special teaching event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Pullahari monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal. From the closing registration date of May 12th, 2025, onwards, the teaching will continue to be available to Gompa member-supporters from the Gompa Library.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Pullahari, please select 'Notification Preferences' from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The teaching, to be recorded at Pullahari monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, will be given in Tibetan with English and Chinese translations.
Event details: The program focuses on the creation and completion stages of meditation as applied to the practice of Buddha Amitabha, Lord of the family of the Protector Avalokiteshvara. The fruit of proper meditation on the form of Buddha Amitabha and recitation of his sacred Dharani mantra is longevity, freedom from illness, good health, happiness, mental clarity, and increased meditative insight and realization in this lifetime. At the time of death and throughout the bardo, one will naturally follow the path leading to rebirth in the Pure Land of Great Bliss. From there, without deviation, one will complete all stages and paths and swiftly attain supreme and perfect enlightenment. Such are the benefits of meditation and recitation of the mantra of Amitabha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, in the practice of the Pure Land of Great Bliss.
Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal is greatly admired for his skill in making even the most complex and subtle Dharma subjects inspiring and accessible. He is the Principal of Rigpe Dorje Monastic Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies at Kagyu Thekchen Ling Monastery, Lava, India, and of the Rigpe Dorje Institute for Buddhist Studies at Pullahari Monastery, Nepal. Studying under the guidance of the Venerable Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, in 1997, upon completion of a three-year Mahamudra retreat, he was bestowed the position of Drupon Khenpo by the Venerable Khenpo Tsultrim Rinpoche, who recognized in him a rare accomplishment and skill in both study and practice.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special teaching event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Pullahari monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal. From the closing registration date of May 12th, 2025, onwards, the teaching will continue to be available to Gompa member-supporters from the Gompa Library.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Pullahari, please select 'Notification Preferences' from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3770
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These practices are especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Sher-nying Due-dok’, which involves the continuous chanting of the Heart Sutra, is regarded as a powerful method for clearing away obstacles to our lives and practice, and for the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
The ‘Four Hundred Offerings Ritual’ (Gyab-shi) calls upon the blessings and protection of Buddha Shakyamuni, through extensive offerings (including a hundred tormas, figurines, lights and images of sacred objects), special meditative practices, and prayers to generate a powerful positive energy to clear away negativities and obstacles to health, worldly success, and well-being.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 27th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These practices are especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Sher-nying Due-dok’, which involves the continuous chanting of the Heart Sutra, is regarded as a powerful method for clearing away obstacles to our lives and practice, and for the pacification of malevolent forces, the removal of illnesses, and the fulfilment of all positive wishes.
The ‘Four Hundred Offerings Ritual’ (Gyab-shi) calls upon the blessings and protection of Buddha Shakyamuni, through extensive offerings (including a hundred tormas, figurines, lights and images of sacred objects), special meditative practices, and prayers to generate a powerful positive energy to clear away negativities and obstacles to health, worldly success, and well-being.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 27th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3761
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This Drupchod is said to bestow great benefit and blessing to all participants – including the clearing away of obstacles to our lives and practice, the overcoming of illness, and the alleviation of negative mental states and depression. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This Drupchod is a propitiation to the meditational deity Cakrasamvara, with extensive offerings, which is held annually around the end of first Tibetan lunar month. As with many Drupchod, an elaborate sand mandala and offerings are prepared by the sangha.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until April 3rd, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This Drupchod is said to bestow great benefit and blessing to all participants – including the clearing away of obstacles to our lives and practice, the overcoming of illness, and the alleviation of negative mental states and depression. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This Drupchod is a propitiation to the meditational deity Cakrasamvara, with extensive offerings, which is held annually around the end of first Tibetan lunar month. As with many Drupchod, an elaborate sand mandala and offerings are prepared by the sangha.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until April 3rd, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3765
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This special puja is dedicated to the long lives of all the spiritual masters, and for the benefit of all beings, living and dead. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: ‘Guru Puja’ (Lama Choepa), literally means ‘making offerings to the spiritual guide’. This beautifully poetic and profound guru puja practice is a powerful method for strengthening the guru disciple relationship and for creating merit on this special day.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 25th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This special puja is dedicated to the long lives of all the spiritual masters, and for the benefit of all beings, living and dead. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: ‘Guru Puja’ (Lama Choepa), literally means ‘making offerings to the spiritual guide’. This beautifully poetic and profound guru puja practice is a powerful method for strengthening the guru disciple relationship and for creating merit on this special day.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 25th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3766
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This special puja is dedicated to the long lives of all the spiritual masters, and for the benefit of all beings, living and dead. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: ‘Guru Puja’ (Lama Choepa), literally means ‘making offerings to the spiritual guide’. This beautifully poetic and profound guru puja practice is a powerful method for strengthening the guru disciple relationship and for creating merit on this special day.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 25th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This special puja is dedicated to the long lives of all the spiritual masters, and for the benefit of all beings, living and dead. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: ‘Guru Puja’ (Lama Choepa), literally means ‘making offerings to the spiritual guide’. This beautifully poetic and profound guru puja practice is a powerful method for strengthening the guru disciple relationship and for creating merit on this special day.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 25th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3767
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These special practices are dedicated to the continuing welfare and stability of the Yungdrung Bon tradition and to the well-being of all sentient beings. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Sherab Mawe Senge is associated with ‘Wisdom’ or more precisely the discriminative awareness of the essential nature, distinctions, particular and general characteristics, and advantages and disadvantages of any object within one’s perceptual range. This retreat practice enhances communication skills, memory, and mental clarity, deepens insight into one’s own moment by moment experience, and deepens understanding as we study the dharma texts.
Practices related to Drenpa Namkha, a revered 8th century scholar and practitioner, are widespread in the Yungdrung Bon tradition. On this day, monks pay homage and make offerings to Drenpa Namkha and recite the texts and mantras associated with Drenpa Namkha.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 29th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: These special practices are dedicated to the continuing welfare and stability of the Yungdrung Bon tradition and to the well-being of all sentient beings. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Sherab Mawe Senge is associated with ‘Wisdom’ or more precisely the discriminative awareness of the essential nature, distinctions, particular and general characteristics, and advantages and disadvantages of any object within one’s perceptual range. This retreat practice enhances communication skills, memory, and mental clarity, deepens insight into one’s own moment by moment experience, and deepens understanding as we study the dharma texts.
Practices related to Drenpa Namkha, a revered 8th century scholar and practitioner, are widespread in the Yungdrung Bon tradition. On this day, monks pay homage and make offerings to Drenpa Namkha and recite the texts and mantras associated with Drenpa Namkha.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 29th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3762
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This special practice is dedicated to the continuing welfare and stability of the Yungdrung Bon tradition and to the well-being of all sentient beings. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Sherab Mawe Senge is associated with ‘Wisdom’ or more precisely the discriminative awareness of the essential nature, distinctions, particular and general characteristics, and advantages and disadvantages of any object within one’s perceptual range. This retreat practice enhances communication skills, memory, and mental clarity, deepens insight into one’s own moment by moment experience, and deepens understanding as we study the dharma texts.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 29th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This special practice is dedicated to the continuing welfare and stability of the Yungdrung Bon tradition and to the well-being of all sentient beings. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Sherab Mawe Senge is associated with ‘Wisdom’ or more precisely the discriminative awareness of the essential nature, distinctions, particular and general characteristics, and advantages and disadvantages of any object within one’s perceptual range. This retreat practice enhances communication skills, memory, and mental clarity, deepens insight into one’s own moment by moment experience, and deepens understanding as we study the dharma texts.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 29th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3763
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This Drubchen is dedicated to the well-being of all sentient beings and to the well-being and long life of all teachers and practitioners of the Buddha’s teachings. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This important Drubchen, together with its related sacred dances (Cham), is performed every year at the end of first lunar month for ten days. This ten-day Drubchen marks the passing of Terdag Lingpa, the great treasure revealer and founder of Mindrolling, and is one of the most important practices performed annually at Mindrolling monastery. The Kagyed Drubchen, or Kagyed Mahasadhana, is derived from one of the most profound terma practices – the Kagyed Desheg Dupa, revealed by Nyang Rel Nyima Ozer in the 12th century.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 31st, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This Drubchen is dedicated to the well-being of all sentient beings and to the well-being and long life of all teachers and practitioners of the Buddha’s teachings. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This important Drubchen, together with its related sacred dances (Cham), is performed every year at the end of first lunar month for ten days. This ten-day Drubchen marks the passing of Terdag Lingpa, the great treasure revealer and founder of Mindrolling, and is one of the most important practices performed annually at Mindrolling monastery. The Kagyed Drubchen, or Kagyed Mahasadhana, is derived from one of the most profound terma practices – the Kagyed Desheg Dupa, revealed by Nyang Rel Nyima Ozer in the 12th century.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 31st, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3764
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This special practice is dedicated to the continuing welfare and stability of the Yungdrung Bon tradition and to the well-being of all sentient beings. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Sherab Mawe Senge is associated with ‘Wisdom’ or more precisely the discriminative awareness of the essential nature, distinctions, particular and general characteristics, and advantages and disadvantages of any object within one’s perceptual range. This retreat practice enhances communication skills, memory, and mental clarity, deepens insight into one’s own moment by moment experience, and deepens understanding as we study the dharma texts.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 29th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This special practice is dedicated to the continuing welfare and stability of the Yungdrung Bon tradition and to the well-being of all sentient beings. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Sherab Mawe Senge is associated with ‘Wisdom’ or more precisely the discriminative awareness of the essential nature, distinctions, particular and general characteristics, and advantages and disadvantages of any object within one’s perceptual range. This retreat practice enhances communication skills, memory, and mental clarity, deepens insight into one’s own moment by moment experience, and deepens understanding as we study the dharma texts.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 29th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3757
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The webcast, to be recorded at Samtenling monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, will be given in Tibetan with English translation.
Event details: The great master Atisha (982-1054) wrote the ‘Garland of Jewels’ while in Tibet in response to questions from his student Dromtonpa. It is a short text belonging to the mind training, or lojong, tradition. In a beautiful poetic style, Atisha provides instructions on how bodhisattvas practice the path, and concludes his work by affirming that practicing according to this text will help us to reach enlightenment. His advice is just as powerful and helpful today in our Western society as it was in Tibet. Each verse shines by itself, but taken together they become a precious garland of jewels, a complete instruction on how to live a meaningful life with altruism and compassion. Behind every sentence of every verse is a wealth of spiritual insights, “food for thought” for years!
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special teaching event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Samtenling monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal. From the closing registration date of April 21st, 2025, onwards, the teaching will continue to be available to Gompa member-supporters from the Gompa Library.
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Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The webcast, to be recorded at Samtenling monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, will be given in Tibetan with English translation.
Event details: The great master Atisha (982-1054) wrote the ‘Garland of Jewels’ while in Tibet in response to questions from his student Dromtonpa. It is a short text belonging to the mind training, or lojong, tradition. In a beautiful poetic style, Atisha provides instructions on how bodhisattvas practice the path, and concludes his work by affirming that practicing according to this text will help us to reach enlightenment. His advice is just as powerful and helpful today in our Western society as it was in Tibet. Each verse shines by itself, but taken together they become a precious garland of jewels, a complete instruction on how to live a meaningful life with altruism and compassion. Behind every sentence of every verse is a wealth of spiritual insights, “food for thought” for years!
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special teaching event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Samtenling monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal. From the closing registration date of April 21st, 2025, onwards, the teaching will continue to be available to Gompa member-supporters from the Gompa Library.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Samtenling, please select 'Notification Preferences' from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3760
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This Drubchod is said to bestow great benefit and blessing to all participants – including the clearing away of obstacles to our lives and practice, the overcoming of illness, and the alleviation of negative mental states and depression. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This Drupchod is a propitiation to the meditational deity Vajravarahi and is held annually at Karma Samten Ling monastery for eight consecutive days in the first Tibetan lunar month. Vajravarahi (Dorje Phagmo) is a wrathful form of Vajrayogini, associated particularly with the Cakrasamvara Tantra. The meditational deity Vajrayogini is considered to be one of the supreme manifestations of female enlightened energy. It is said to be highly beneficial to make a connection with Vajrayogini, whose blessings are extremely powerful. As with many Drubchod, an elaborate sand mandala and offerings are prepared by the sangha.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 26th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This Drubchod is said to bestow great benefit and blessing to all participants – including the clearing away of obstacles to our lives and practice, the overcoming of illness, and the alleviation of negative mental states and depression. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: This Drupchod is a propitiation to the meditational deity Vajravarahi and is held annually at Karma Samten Ling monastery for eight consecutive days in the first Tibetan lunar month. Vajravarahi (Dorje Phagmo) is a wrathful form of Vajrayogini, associated particularly with the Cakrasamvara Tantra. The meditational deity Vajrayogini is considered to be one of the supreme manifestations of female enlightened energy. It is said to be highly beneficial to make a connection with Vajrayogini, whose blessings are extremely powerful. As with many Drubchod, an elaborate sand mandala and offerings are prepared by the sangha.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 26th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3751
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The ‘Gonpo Tordok’ is performed annually at Phyang Tashi Chozong monastery in the first Tibetan lunar month in order to bestow great benefit and blessing to all participants – including the clearing away of obstacles to our lives and practice, the overcoming of illness, and the endowment of profound confidence, wisdom, and merit. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 28th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The ‘Gonpo Tordok’ is performed annually at Phyang Tashi Chozong monastery in the first Tibetan lunar month in order to bestow great benefit and blessing to all participants – including the clearing away of obstacles to our lives and practice, the overcoming of illness, and the endowment of profound confidence, wisdom, and merit. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 28th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3749
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: It is said that this Drupchod carries a blessing that can purify many aeons of negative karma, remove all one’s obstacles, and endow profound confidence, wisdom and merit. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Taktse Drupchod’ is known as one of the Four Great Deeds of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Geluk school and of Gaden monastery. Since the fifteenth century, this practice has been maintained by both the Jangtse and Shartse colleges of Gaden monastery. The Taktse Drupchod is an extensive group practice (Drupchod), which this year will include the preparation of the sand mandala of Yamantaka, the inner and outer generation of the deity, and an empowerment. The Drupchod will conclude with a fire offering puja on the last day.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 24th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: It is said that this Drupchod carries a blessing that can purify many aeons of negative karma, remove all one’s obstacles, and endow profound confidence, wisdom and merit. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Taktse Drupchod’ is known as one of the Four Great Deeds of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Geluk school and of Gaden monastery. Since the fifteenth century, this practice has been maintained by both the Jangtse and Shartse colleges of Gaden monastery. The Taktse Drupchod is an extensive group practice (Drupchod), which this year will include the preparation of the sand mandala of Yamantaka, the inner and outer generation of the deity, and an empowerment. The Drupchod will conclude with a fire offering puja on the last day.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 24th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3748
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: It is said that this Drupchod carries a blessing that can purify many aeons of negative karma, remove all one’s obstacles, and endow profound confidence, wisdom and merit. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Taktse Drupchod’ is known as one of the Four Great Deeds of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Geluk school and of Gaden monastery. Since the fifteenth century, this practice has been maintained by both the Jangtse and Shartse colleges of Gaden monastery. The Taktse Drupchod is an extensive group practice (Drupchod), which this year will include the preparation of the sand mandala of Guhyasamaja, the inner and outer generation of the deity, and an empowerment. The Drupchod will conclude with a fire offering puja on the last day.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 24th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: It is said that this Drupchod carries a blessing that can purify many aeons of negative karma, remove all one’s obstacles, and endow profound confidence, wisdom and merit. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The ‘Taktse Drupchod’ is known as one of the Four Great Deeds of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Geluk school and of Gaden monastery. Since the fifteenth century, this practice has been maintained by both the Jangtse and Shartse colleges of Gaden monastery. The Taktse Drupchod is an extensive group practice (Drupchod), which this year will include the preparation of the sand mandala of Guhyasamaja, the inner and outer generation of the deity, and an empowerment. The Drupchod will conclude with a fire offering puja on the last day.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 24th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3759
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The practices to be performed will include:
March 16th: Monthly Propitiation Ritual of Dharma Protectors (Dha-sol) and Cleansing Ritual (Tru-sol).
March 18th: Tara Ritual (Dol-chog).
March 20th: Medicine Buddha Sutra Ritual (Men-lha Dhoe-chog).
March 27th: One Hundred Thousand Recitations of the Tara Prayer (Dolma Bum-ther).
March 30th: Cleansing Ritual (Tru-sol) and Four Hundred Offerings Ritual (Gyab-shi).
April 1st: Ceremonial Feast Offering (Tsog) and the Sixteen Arhats Ritual (Neyten Chag-choe).
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until April 1st, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The practices to be performed will include:
March 16th: Monthly Propitiation Ritual of Dharma Protectors (Dha-sol) and Cleansing Ritual (Tru-sol).
March 18th: Tara Ritual (Dol-chog).
March 20th: Medicine Buddha Sutra Ritual (Men-lha Dhoe-chog).
March 27th: One Hundred Thousand Recitations of the Tara Prayer (Dolma Bum-ther).
March 30th: Cleansing Ritual (Tru-sol) and Four Hundred Offerings Ritual (Gyab-shi).
April 1st: Ceremonial Feast Offering (Tsog) and the Sixteen Arhats Ritual (Neyten Chag-choe).
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until April 1st, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3769
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The offering of lamps to the Three Jewels, such as Samantabhadra’s vast cloud of offerings, is dedicated, with the purest motivation and the sincerest aspiration, to all beings throughout the ten directions of the thousand universes. May the blessings and the immense accumulation of merit dispel the darkness of ignorance in the mind streams of all beings, and may the natural radiance of their wisdom shine forth, illuminating all space. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 24th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The offering of lamps to the Three Jewels, such as Samantabhadra’s vast cloud of offerings, is dedicated, with the purest motivation and the sincerest aspiration, to all beings throughout the ten directions of the thousand universes. May the blessings and the immense accumulation of merit dispel the darkness of ignorance in the mind streams of all beings, and may the natural radiance of their wisdom shine forth, illuminating all space. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 24th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3747
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Recorded by the Office of H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, the teachings are given in Tibetan with simultaneous English and Chinese translation.
All six sessions of Part 1 of the teaching, given in February 2024, will be available to view on the Gompa website starting March 14th, 2025. Part 2 of the teaching will be released in stages, with the first three sessions available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 14th, 15th, and 16th —followed by additional sessions in the following weeks, as they become available.
Event details: The Arya Kshema is an annual winter dharma gathering especially for nuns, initiated in 2014 by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, to advance nuns’ education in Buddhist philosophy and debate. Open to nuns from the Karma Kagyu and all other Tibetan Buddhist traditions, it follows the same study texts as the monks’ winter debate session. Named after the Buddha’s foremost female disciple, it aims to empower nuns, enhance their confidence, and support the revival of the bhikshuni lineage. Each year, different nunneries take turns organizing and leading the event.
H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa will teach on ‘Fifty Verses on the Guru’, which provides detailed guidance and instructions on the practices and attitudes a disciple may depend on to fully benefit from a Guru's guidance.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special teaching event. Donations made related to this event are strictly voluntary, and any donations that are made will go to the Tibetan International Digital Library, a project supported by His Holiness. From the closing registration date of April 21st, 2025, onwards, the teaching will continue to be available to Gompa member-supporters from the Gompa Library.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Tibetan Int’l Digital Library (USA), please select 'Notification Preferences' from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Recorded by the Office of H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, the teachings are given in Tibetan with simultaneous English and Chinese translation.
All six sessions of Part 1 of the teaching, given in February 2024, will be available to view on the Gompa website starting March 14th, 2025. Part 2 of the teaching will be released in stages, with the first three sessions available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 14th, 15th, and 16th —followed by additional sessions in the following weeks, as they become available.
Event details: The Arya Kshema is an annual winter dharma gathering especially for nuns, initiated in 2014 by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, to advance nuns’ education in Buddhist philosophy and debate. Open to nuns from the Karma Kagyu and all other Tibetan Buddhist traditions, it follows the same study texts as the monks’ winter debate session. Named after the Buddha’s foremost female disciple, it aims to empower nuns, enhance their confidence, and support the revival of the bhikshuni lineage. Each year, different nunneries take turns organizing and leading the event.
H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa will teach on ‘Fifty Verses on the Guru’, which provides detailed guidance and instructions on the practices and attitudes a disciple may depend on to fully benefit from a Guru's guidance.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special teaching event. Donations made related to this event are strictly voluntary, and any donations that are made will go to the Tibetan International Digital Library, a project supported by His Holiness. From the closing registration date of April 21st, 2025, onwards, the teaching will continue to be available to Gompa member-supporters from the Gompa Library.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Tibetan Int’l Digital Library (USA), please select 'Notification Preferences' from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3746
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: H.H. the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang has made amendments to the webcast schedule as set out below. His Holiness has also asked that everyone be reminded of the following:
“At Drikung Kagyu Jangchub Ling monastery, certain empowerments and transmissions are regularly given for the younger monks who have not yet received these empowerments, and these empowerments have been permitted to be webcast except for some higher tantric empowerments. Those who watch and listen to the empowerments online should maintain pure devotion as they receive the teachings and blessings, which will plant virtuous seeds in the mind, and maintain good habitual tendencies through practicing the teachings.
However, receiving empowerments online cannot be considered as obtaining the full formal empowerment, and one absolutely must not perform empowerments for others based on receiving these empowerments online. The full formal empowerment requires being present in person before the master, making direct requests, and offering mandalas, etc. This is because the master’s blessings must be transmitted to one’s body and mind in the presence of the vajra master’s subtle energies. The empowerment texts emphasise this point saying that there must be ‘no obstruction between the persons, the fragrance of instructions should not dissipate, and the breath of the dakinis should be clearly perceptible.’ Everyone is reminded to keep this limitation in mind. The Dharma Event Organizing Committee.”
The empowerments and teachings, to be recorded at Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling monastery, Dehradun, India, will be given in Tibetan with English translation, where appropriate, and will be available to view by the end of each day (India time).
Event details: SCHEDULE FOR THE GREAT EMPOWERMENT OF THE TANTRA COLLECTION, 2025:
7th of March
1. The Nine-Deity Uṣniṣavijaya Empowerment.
2. The Great Akshobhya Empowerment.
8th of March
1. The White Tara Empowerment.
2. The Empowerment of the Nine Deities of Amitayus.
11th of March
The Great Empowerment of Vairocana (Kunrig), the Wish-fulfilling Speech that Illuminates the Meaning.
13th of March
On the Mahaparinirvana Anniversary of Jetsun Milarepa, the entire assembly of practitioners will recite the Kagyu Gur-Tsog Offering (Rain of Wisdom: Vajra Songs of the Kagyu Gurus).
14th of March
On the Mahaparinirvana Anniversary of Jetsun Marpa, the entire assembly of practitioners will recite the Kagyu Gur-Tsog Offering (Rain of Wisdom: Vajra Songs of the Kagyu Gurus).
23rd of March
1. The Three Drikung Kagyu Protector Empowerments.
2. The Vaishravana Empowerment.
3. The Drikung Great Phowa Chemo (the Transference Consciousness).
4. The Longevity Empowerment in the Tradition of Machig Drubgyalmo.
24th of March
Following the completion of all teachings and empowerments, extensive Long Life Mandala Offerings will be presented to His Holiness by Drikung Kagyu followers from around the world.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling monastery, Dehradun, India.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling, please sign in to your Gompa account and select ‘Notification Preferences’ from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: H.H. the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang has made amendments to the webcast schedule as set out below. His Holiness has also asked that everyone be reminded of the following:
“At Drikung Kagyu Jangchub Ling monastery, certain empowerments and transmissions are regularly given for the younger monks who have not yet received these empowerments, and these empowerments have been permitted to be webcast except for some higher tantric empowerments. Those who watch and listen to the empowerments online should maintain pure devotion as they receive the teachings and blessings, which will plant virtuous seeds in the mind, and maintain good habitual tendencies through practicing the teachings.
However, receiving empowerments online cannot be considered as obtaining the full formal empowerment, and one absolutely must not perform empowerments for others based on receiving these empowerments online. The full formal empowerment requires being present in person before the master, making direct requests, and offering mandalas, etc. This is because the master’s blessings must be transmitted to one’s body and mind in the presence of the vajra master’s subtle energies. The empowerment texts emphasise this point saying that there must be ‘no obstruction between the persons, the fragrance of instructions should not dissipate, and the breath of the dakinis should be clearly perceptible.’ Everyone is reminded to keep this limitation in mind. The Dharma Event Organizing Committee.”
The empowerments and teachings, to be recorded at Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling monastery, Dehradun, India, will be given in Tibetan with English translation, where appropriate, and will be available to view by the end of each day (India time).
Event details: SCHEDULE FOR THE GREAT EMPOWERMENT OF THE TANTRA COLLECTION, 2025:
7th of March
1. The Nine-Deity Uṣniṣavijaya Empowerment.
2. The Great Akshobhya Empowerment.
8th of March
1. The White Tara Empowerment.
2. The Empowerment of the Nine Deities of Amitayus.
11th of March
The Great Empowerment of Vairocana (Kunrig), the Wish-fulfilling Speech that Illuminates the Meaning.
13th of March
On the Mahaparinirvana Anniversary of Jetsun Milarepa, the entire assembly of practitioners will recite the Kagyu Gur-Tsog Offering (Rain of Wisdom: Vajra Songs of the Kagyu Gurus).
14th of March
On the Mahaparinirvana Anniversary of Jetsun Marpa, the entire assembly of practitioners will recite the Kagyu Gur-Tsog Offering (Rain of Wisdom: Vajra Songs of the Kagyu Gurus).
23rd of March
1. The Three Drikung Kagyu Protector Empowerments.
2. The Vaishravana Empowerment.
3. The Drikung Great Phowa Chemo (the Transference Consciousness).
4. The Longevity Empowerment in the Tradition of Machig Drubgyalmo.
24th of March
Following the completion of all teachings and empowerments, extensive Long Life Mandala Offerings will be presented to His Holiness by Drikung Kagyu followers from around the world.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling monastery, Dehradun, India.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Drikung Kagyu Jangchubling, please sign in to your Gompa account and select ‘Notification Preferences’ from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3745
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The practices to be performed will include:
March 7th: ‘Tara Ritual’ (Dol-chog) and ‘Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protector Setrap’ (Kangso).
March 8th: ‘Cleansing Ritual’ (Tru-sol).
March 9th: ‘Tara Ritual’ (Dol-chog) and ‘Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protector Setrap’ (Kangso).
March 11th: ‘Monthly Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protectors’ (Dha-Kang).
March 17th: ‘Ritual of Dispelling Hindrances (Maras) through the Heart Sutra’ (Sher-nying Due-dok).
March 18th: ‘Tara Ritual’ (Dol-chog).
March 21st: ‘Ritual of Dispelling Hindrances (Maras) through the Heart Sutra’ (Sher-nying Due-dok) to be performed in the evening.
March 22nd: ‘Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protector Setrap’ (Kangso) to be performed in the evening.
March 23rd: ‘Ritual of Dispelling Hindrances (Maras) through the Heart Sutra’ (Sher-nying Due-dok) to be performed in the evening.
March 24th: ‘Guru Puja’ (Lama Choepa) with ‘Ceremonial Feast Offering’ (Lama Choepa Tsog).
March 28th: ‘Ritual of Dispelling Hindrances (Maras) through the Heart Sutra’ (Sher-nying Due-dok) to be performed in the evening.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 28th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The practices to be performed will include:
March 7th: ‘Tara Ritual’ (Dol-chog) and ‘Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protector Setrap’ (Kangso).
March 8th: ‘Cleansing Ritual’ (Tru-sol).
March 9th: ‘Tara Ritual’ (Dol-chog) and ‘Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protector Setrap’ (Kangso).
March 11th: ‘Monthly Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protectors’ (Dha-Kang).
March 17th: ‘Ritual of Dispelling Hindrances (Maras) through the Heart Sutra’ (Sher-nying Due-dok).
March 18th: ‘Tara Ritual’ (Dol-chog).
March 21st: ‘Ritual of Dispelling Hindrances (Maras) through the Heart Sutra’ (Sher-nying Due-dok) to be performed in the evening.
March 22nd: ‘Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protector Setrap’ (Kangso) to be performed in the evening.
March 23rd: ‘Ritual of Dispelling Hindrances (Maras) through the Heart Sutra’ (Sher-nying Due-dok) to be performed in the evening.
March 24th: ‘Guru Puja’ (Lama Choepa) with ‘Ceremonial Feast Offering’ (Lama Choepa Tsog).
March 28th: ‘Ritual of Dispelling Hindrances (Maras) through the Heart Sutra’ (Sher-nying Due-dok) to be performed in the evening.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 28th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3753
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The practices to be performed will include:
March 7th: ‘Tara Ritual’ (Dol-chog), ‘Medicine Buddha Ritual’ (Men-lha Choega), and ‘Usnisavijaya Long-life Ritual’ (Namgyal Tse-chog).
March 13th to 15th: ‘Grand Guhyasamaja (Sangdue) Drupchod’ with Sand Mandala, on the auspicious occasion of Chotrul Duchen (Festival of Miracles), when it is said that the effects of positive actions are multiplied many times.
March 16th: ‘Pacifying Fire Offering Ritual’ (Shyi-we Jinsek).
March 24th: ‘Vajrayogini Self-Initiation Ritual’ (Nel-jorma Dhak-juk).
March 28th: ‘Healing and Purification Practice’ (Sojong) and ‘Recitation of the Guhyasamaja Root Tantra’ (Gyu-shung).
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 28th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The practices to be performed will include:
March 7th: ‘Tara Ritual’ (Dol-chog), ‘Medicine Buddha Ritual’ (Men-lha Choega), and ‘Usnisavijaya Long-life Ritual’ (Namgyal Tse-chog).
March 13th to 15th: ‘Grand Guhyasamaja (Sangdue) Drupchod’ with Sand Mandala, on the auspicious occasion of Chotrul Duchen (Festival of Miracles), when it is said that the effects of positive actions are multiplied many times.
March 16th: ‘Pacifying Fire Offering Ritual’ (Shyi-we Jinsek).
March 24th: ‘Vajrayogini Self-Initiation Ritual’ (Nel-jorma Dhak-juk).
March 28th: ‘Healing and Purification Practice’ (Sojong) and ‘Recitation of the Guhyasamaja Root Tantra’ (Gyu-shung).
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 28th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3754
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The practices to be performed will include:
March 7th: ‘Medicine Buddha Ritual’ (Men-lha Choega).
March 22nd: ‘Monthly Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protectors’ (Dha-Kang).
March 25th and 26th: ‘Sitatapatra (Dhuk-kar) Ritual’, ‘Tara Ritual’ (Dol-chog), and ‘Long Life Prayers for H.H. the Dalai Lama’ (Gyalwae Shabten).
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 26th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: This ‘Extensive Series of Special Practices’ is especially dedicated to the stable health and long life of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the other great masters of all traditions, to the flourishing of the Dharma and world peace, and to the well-being of all sentient beings and all sangha members, supporters, and benefactors. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: The practices to be performed will include:
March 7th: ‘Medicine Buddha Ritual’ (Men-lha Choega).
March 22nd: ‘Monthly Propitiation Ritual of the Dharma Protectors’ (Dha-Kang).
March 25th and 26th: ‘Sitatapatra (Dhuk-kar) Ritual’, ‘Tara Ritual’ (Dol-chog), and ‘Long Life Prayers for H.H. the Dalai Lama’ (Gyalwae Shabten).
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 26th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3710
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Chotrul Duchen is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four major events in the life of the Buddha Shakyamuni, according to Tibetan traditions. Chotrul Duchen closely follows Losar, the Tibetan New Year. It takes place on the fifteenth day of the first month in the Tibetan calendar during the full moon, which this year falls on March 14th, 2025. The first fifteen days of the year celebrate the fifteen days on which, in order to increase the merit and the devotion of future disciples, Buddha Shakyamuni displayed a series of miracles. It is said that the effects of positive actions are multiplied many times at this auspicious time. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Nyungney is a powerful practice which is conjoined with fasting on every alternate day. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras and guided visualizations of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the embodiment of all the buddhas' loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as 'abiding in the fast', Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 24th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Chotrul Duchen is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four major events in the life of the Buddha Shakyamuni, according to Tibetan traditions. Chotrul Duchen closely follows Losar, the Tibetan New Year. It takes place on the fifteenth day of the first month in the Tibetan calendar during the full moon, which this year falls on March 14th, 2025. The first fifteen days of the year celebrate the fifteen days on which, in order to increase the merit and the devotion of future disciples, Buddha Shakyamuni displayed a series of miracles. It is said that the effects of positive actions are multiplied many times at this auspicious time. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: Nyungney is a powerful practice which is conjoined with fasting on every alternate day. The practice centres on the recitation of prayers and mantras and guided visualizations of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig, the embodiment of all the buddhas' loving-kindness and compassion. Translated as 'abiding in the fast', Nyungney is said to be especially effective in the healing of illness, the nurturing of compassion, and the purification of negative karma.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 24th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3721
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Chotrul Duchen is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four major events in the life of the Buddha Shakyamuni, according to Tibetan traditions. Chotrul Duchen closely follows Losar, the Tibetan New Year. It takes place on the fifteenth day of the first month in the Tibetan calendar during the full moon, which this year falls on March 14th, 2025. The first fifteen days of the year celebrate the fifteen days on which, in order to increase the merit and the devotion of future disciples, Buddha Shakyamuni displayed a series of miracles. It is said that the effects of positive actions are multiplied many times at this auspicious time. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: ‘Kangyur’ literally means the ‘translated words’ of the Buddha. The Kangyur is a collection of the Buddha’s own teachings in Tibetan translation. Readings of the Kangyur generate tremendous merit and are beneficial to all sentient beings.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 29th, 2025.
Event type: Non-webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Chotrul Duchen is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four major events in the life of the Buddha Shakyamuni, according to Tibetan traditions. Chotrul Duchen closely follows Losar, the Tibetan New Year. It takes place on the fifteenth day of the first month in the Tibetan calendar during the full moon, which this year falls on March 14th, 2025. The first fifteen days of the year celebrate the fifteen days on which, in order to increase the merit and the devotion of future disciples, Buddha Shakyamuni displayed a series of miracles. It is said that the effects of positive actions are multiplied many times at this auspicious time. You are cordially invited to participate.
Event details: ‘Kangyur’ literally means the ‘translated words’ of the Buddha. The Kangyur is a collection of the Buddha’s own teachings in Tibetan translation. Readings of the Kangyur generate tremendous merit and are beneficial to all sentient beings.
There is no webcast for this event. Gompa member-supporters are invited to register for the event and to send offerings, together with dedications, at any time up until March 29th, 2025.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3684
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The webcast, to be recorded at Tek Chok Ling Nunnery, will be available to view by the end of the day (Nepal time) on February 27th, 2025.
Event details: The ‘Grand Gutor Puja’ (Gutor Chenmo) is traditionally performed towards the end of the last Tibetan lunar month of the year. The purpose of the ‘Grand Gutor Puja’ is to clear away all of the sickness, suffering, bad luck, and obstacles of the past year and to request the blessing of an auspicious fresh start for the year to come.
This special Mahakala puja, which is held annually over three days at Tek Chok Ling Nunnery in the last Tibetan lunar month of the year, is renowned for its efficacy in giving protection from all kinds of harm, for bestowing the power to overcome life’s struggles, for pacifying negativities, and for eliminating obstacles to success in all endeavours.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of the Tek Chok Ling Nunnery, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The webcast, to be recorded at Tek Chok Ling Nunnery, will be available to view by the end of the day (Nepal time) on February 27th, 2025.
Event details: The ‘Grand Gutor Puja’ (Gutor Chenmo) is traditionally performed towards the end of the last Tibetan lunar month of the year. The purpose of the ‘Grand Gutor Puja’ is to clear away all of the sickness, suffering, bad luck, and obstacles of the past year and to request the blessing of an auspicious fresh start for the year to come.
This special Mahakala puja, which is held annually over three days at Tek Chok Ling Nunnery in the last Tibetan lunar month of the year, is renowned for its efficacy in giving protection from all kinds of harm, for bestowing the power to overcome life’s struggles, for pacifying negativities, and for eliminating obstacles to success in all endeavours.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of the Tek Chok Ling Nunnery, Kathmandu, Nepal.
If you wish to be notified by email of further upcoming special events at Tek Chok Ling Nunnery, please select 'Notification Preferences' from the Navigation Menu.
Gompa’s not-for-profit platform has been built specifically as an advertising-free alternative to commercial platforms, especially for the presentation of Dharma teachings and other Dharma activities and events. Gompa’s member-supporters enable us to keep Gompa’s purpose-built platform free of advertising and of all forms of data marketing. (The privacy of your personal data is fully respected on Gompa – we do not market or sell your personal data as on commercial platforms.)
Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3682
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The webcast, to be recorded at Mindrolling monastery, will be available to view by the end of the day (India time) on February 23rd, 2025.
Event details: The ‘Grand Gutor Puja’ (Gutor Chenmo) is traditionally performed towards the end of the last Tibetan lunar month of the year. The purpose of the ‘Grand Gutor Puja’ is to clear away all of the sickness, suffering, bad luck, and obstacles of the past year and to request the blessing of an auspicious fresh start for the year to come.
This important practice, together with its related sacred dances (Cham), is performed every year for seven consecutive days in the 12th lunar month, in accordance with the ritual of Yamantaka of the Shinje Dregjom terma discovered by the visionary treasure revealer and founder of Mindrolling monastery Chogyal Terdag Lingpa (1646-1714). This practice is considered to be one of the most important sacred rituals performed at Mindrolling for the peace and well-being of all sentient beings.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of the Mindrolling monastery, Dehradun, India.
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Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: The webcast, to be recorded at Mindrolling monastery, will be available to view by the end of the day (India time) on February 23rd, 2025.
Event details: The ‘Grand Gutor Puja’ (Gutor Chenmo) is traditionally performed towards the end of the last Tibetan lunar month of the year. The purpose of the ‘Grand Gutor Puja’ is to clear away all of the sickness, suffering, bad luck, and obstacles of the past year and to request the blessing of an auspicious fresh start for the year to come.
This important practice, together with its related sacred dances (Cham), is performed every year for seven consecutive days in the 12th lunar month, in accordance with the ritual of Yamantaka of the Shinje Dregjom terma discovered by the visionary treasure revealer and founder of Mindrolling monastery Chogyal Terdag Lingpa (1646-1714). This practice is considered to be one of the most important sacred rituals performed at Mindrolling for the peace and well-being of all sentient beings.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of the Mindrolling monastery, Dehradun, India.
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Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 3627
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Part 2 of the teaching, recorded at Sravasti Abbey in English, will be available to view from Saturday, February 1st with consequent sessions on Sunday, February 2nd and then each following Saturday and Sunday until the teaching concludes.
Part 1 of the teaching, given in November 2024, is available to view in the Gompa Library.
Event details: Venerable Thubten Chodron gives a comprehensive teaching on ‘The Heart Sutra’, one of the most cited and widely known Buddhist texts. The central topic of ‘The Heart Sutra’ is the Buddhist understanding of the ultimate nature of mind and phenomena. The sutra, written in the form of a dialogue between the monk Shariputra (one of the two principal disciples of the Buddha Shakyamuni) and the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, explains how a bodhisattva should meditate in order to realize the ultimate nature of reality, often referred to as ‘emptiness’.
Venerable Thubten Chodron is an American Buddhist nun and the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastery in Newport, Washington, USA. Ordained since 1977, she is a student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tsenzhap Serkong Rinpoche, and several other Tibetan lamas. She assisted His Holiness the Dalai Lama with the writing and publication of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion, a multi-volume series on the Buddhist Path. Visit thubtenchodron.org for a media library of her teachings, and sravastiabbey.org to learn more about the Abbey.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special teaching event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Sravasti Abbey, Newport, Washington, USA. From the closing registration date of March 31st, 2025, onwards, the teaching will continue to be available to Gompa member-supporters from the Gompa Library.
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Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
Event type: Webcast Event (for member-supporters)
Brief description: Part 2 of the teaching, recorded at Sravasti Abbey in English, will be available to view from Saturday, February 1st with consequent sessions on Sunday, February 2nd and then each following Saturday and Sunday until the teaching concludes.
Part 1 of the teaching, given in November 2024, is available to view in the Gompa Library.
Event details: Venerable Thubten Chodron gives a comprehensive teaching on ‘The Heart Sutra’, one of the most cited and widely known Buddhist texts. The central topic of ‘The Heart Sutra’ is the Buddhist understanding of the ultimate nature of mind and phenomena. The sutra, written in the form of a dialogue between the monk Shariputra (one of the two principal disciples of the Buddha Shakyamuni) and the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, explains how a bodhisattva should meditate in order to realize the ultimate nature of reality, often referred to as ‘emptiness’.
Venerable Thubten Chodron is an American Buddhist nun and the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastery in Newport, Washington, USA. Ordained since 1977, she is a student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tsenzhap Serkong Rinpoche, and several other Tibetan lamas. She assisted His Holiness the Dalai Lama with the writing and publication of The Library of Wisdom and Compassion, a multi-volume series on the Buddhist Path. Visit thubtenchodron.org for a media library of her teachings, and sravastiabbey.org to learn more about the Abbey.
Gompa member-supporters are cordially invited to register for this special teaching event. At the time you register, there will also be the opportunity to make a voluntary offering in support of Sravasti Abbey, Newport, Washington, USA. From the closing registration date of March 31st, 2025, onwards, the teaching will continue to be available to Gompa member-supporters from the Gompa Library.
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Monks and nuns at the partner monasteries and nunneries are cordially invited to view the webcast using the free member login of your partner monastery or nunnery.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1602
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: The first formal discourse which the Buddha Shakyamuni gave following his attainment of buddhahood at Bodh Gaya was on the Four Noble Truths. The investigation and understanding of these four truths are regarded as an indispensable basis for a successful practice of the Buddhist path. [This event was originally webcast in March 2021 as Event ID 1578.]
Event details: The Four Noble Truths are: the truth of suffering (the unsatisfactory nature of cyclic existence), the truth of its origins (the causes of suffering), the truth of cessation (that there is a state free from suffering), and the truth of the path leading to such cessation.
Gaden Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden is a former abbot of Gaden Shartse monastery and former Executive Director of the Geluk International Foundation. He is a Deputy General Secretary of the International Buddhist Confederation and Vice President of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace. Khensur Jangchup Choeden also teaches widely in India and abroad, where his teachings are much appreciated for their clarity and directness.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: The first formal discourse which the Buddha Shakyamuni gave following his attainment of buddhahood at Bodh Gaya was on the Four Noble Truths. The investigation and understanding of these four truths are regarded as an indispensable basis for a successful practice of the Buddhist path. [This event was originally webcast in March 2021 as Event ID 1578.]
Event details: The Four Noble Truths are: the truth of suffering (the unsatisfactory nature of cyclic existence), the truth of its origins (the causes of suffering), the truth of cessation (that there is a state free from suffering), and the truth of the path leading to such cessation.
Gaden Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden is a former abbot of Gaden Shartse monastery and former Executive Director of the Geluk International Foundation. He is a Deputy General Secretary of the International Buddhist Confederation and Vice President of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace. Khensur Jangchup Choeden also teaches widely in India and abroad, where his teachings are much appreciated for their clarity and directness.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1599
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Nagarjuna, the great 2nd century Indian master and leading proponent of the Madhyamaka philosophical school, wrote this celebrated poem as a letter of advice to his disciple King Gautamiputra. This course of teachings, recorded in August 2017 by Thrangu Monastery, Canada, is given in Tibetan with English and Chinese translation. [This event was originally webcast in December 2020 and January 2021 as Event ID 1469.]
Event details: Nagarjuna’s ‘Letter to a Friend’ gives a concise and comprehensive introduction to the entire path and practice of Mahayana Buddhism, guiding both householders and the ordained onto the path leading to liberation and enlightenment. The instructions are of special interest to those who wish to follow a spiritual path while continuing to live and work in society, styled in a language and imagery that are easy to understand.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Nagarjuna, the great 2nd century Indian master and leading proponent of the Madhyamaka philosophical school, wrote this celebrated poem as a letter of advice to his disciple King Gautamiputra. This course of teachings, recorded in August 2017 by Thrangu Monastery, Canada, is given in Tibetan with English and Chinese translation. [This event was originally webcast in December 2020 and January 2021 as Event ID 1469.]
Event details: Nagarjuna’s ‘Letter to a Friend’ gives a concise and comprehensive introduction to the entire path and practice of Mahayana Buddhism, guiding both householders and the ordained onto the path leading to liberation and enlightenment. The instructions are of special interest to those who wish to follow a spiritual path while continuing to live and work in society, styled in a language and imagery that are easy to understand.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1600
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: This is a rare opportunity to receive step by step guidance from His Holiness on key elements of ‘Ngondro’, the inner preliminary practices, namely: taking refuge, developing bodhicitta (the altruistic intention to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings) and the practice of Mandala Offering. In English with simultaneous Chinese translation. [This event was originally webcast in August 2019 as Event ID 223. There were no webcasts on Days 7, 8, and 9.]
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: This is a rare opportunity to receive step by step guidance from His Holiness on key elements of ‘Ngondro’, the inner preliminary practices, namely: taking refuge, developing bodhicitta (the altruistic intention to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings) and the practice of Mandala Offering. In English with simultaneous Chinese translation. [This event was originally webcast in August 2019 as Event ID 223. There were no webcasts on Days 7, 8, and 9.]
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
Event ID: 1601
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Karma is a Sanskrit word which means ‘action’. Karma refers to the doctrine of actions and their causal consequences. These three talks by senior teacher Karma Wangchuk Lhamo are given in Tibetan with English translation. [This event was originally webcast in July 2019 as Event ID 220.]
Event details: The concept of karma includes, in its causal aspect, both the actual actions (physical, verbal and mental) and the psychological imprints and tendencies created within the mind by such actions. After the commitment of an action a causal chain is maintained within the mental continuum which continues through successive events and rebirths. Such a karmic potential is later activated when it interacts with appropriate circumstances and conditions thus leading to the fruition of its effects. In general, if we act motivated by greed, anger, or delusion, we are planting the seed of suffering; when our acts are motivated by generosity, love, or wisdom, then we are creating the karmic conditions for openness and happiness.
Karma Wangchuk Lhamo was ordained at Thrangu Tara Abbey at the age of sixteen. In 1999 she entered solitary retreat for three years in Manang, Nepal. Between 2005 and 2014 she completed the nine year shedra studies course at Namdroling monastery in South India. Since 2014 she has been a senior teacher at Thrangu Tara Abbey.
Event type: Free Webcast
Brief description: Karma is a Sanskrit word which means ‘action’. Karma refers to the doctrine of actions and their causal consequences. These three talks by senior teacher Karma Wangchuk Lhamo are given in Tibetan with English translation. [This event was originally webcast in July 2019 as Event ID 220.]
Event details: The concept of karma includes, in its causal aspect, both the actual actions (physical, verbal and mental) and the psychological imprints and tendencies created within the mind by such actions. After the commitment of an action a causal chain is maintained within the mental continuum which continues through successive events and rebirths. Such a karmic potential is later activated when it interacts with appropriate circumstances and conditions thus leading to the fruition of its effects. In general, if we act motivated by greed, anger, or delusion, we are planting the seed of suffering; when our acts are motivated by generosity, love, or wisdom, then we are creating the karmic conditions for openness and happiness.
Karma Wangchuk Lhamo was ordained at Thrangu Tara Abbey at the age of sixteen. In 1999 she entered solitary retreat for three years in Manang, Nepal. Between 2005 and 2014 she completed the nine year shedra studies course at Namdroling monastery in South India. Since 2014 she has been a senior teacher at Thrangu Tara Abbey.
We apologise for the cancellation /postponement of this event. All paid registrations will be refunded, all pre-registrations have been cancelled.
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