"Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche will teach on two related topics during this weekend." Saturday, May 19 9-12pm/2-5pm: Introduction to Deity Meditation: Why we do it and How it Benefits Sunday, May 20 9-12pm/2-5pm: How to prepare for the Six Yogas…

Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche will be returning to his students in Tucson. It is very rare to meet a Lama with such extensive training in Buddhist philosophy and such profound meditation experience. In addition, Rinpoche's complete fluency in English makes him…

Khenpo Nyima Gyaltshen, Rinpoche, from Jang Chubling Monastery, will give teachings on The Gongchik, the Sacred Teachings of Lord Jigten Sumgon, founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. Dates/Times: Open Book Study Session: Friday, August 31, 9am - 12pm; 2pm -…

Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche will lead two days of teachings and precious instructions on meditation practice, appropriate for all levels experience, from beginners to long-time meditators. If meditation is an new experience for you, this is a great place to…

Drupon Rinchen Dorje Rinpoche will lead two days of teachings and precious instructions on guru yoga practice from the precious Ngondro Preliminary Practices. Guru Yoga the practice of merging oneís mind with the wisdom mind of the master. The practice…

Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra was written 1,200 years ago by the Great Bodhisattva Shantideva, a renunciant prince from north India, translated into the English title as: "The Ways of the Bodhisattvas."and is highly revered as it shows concisely and comprehensively how to generate…

This is an open retreat and you are welcome to attend this practice weekend as your schedule allows.We will practice Tummo using a Vajrayogini as a generation stage practice. Vajrayogini Empowerment is not required. Drupon would like this retreat to…

ìPhowa Practice ñ The Standing Blade of Grass ñ is the transmission of consciousness at the time of death. This is considered the most direct and quickest path to achieving enlightenment. It is said that even the heaviest of sinners…

Drupon Trinley Yeshi RinpocheThe Fivefold Path of Mahamudra includes the cultivation of bodhicitta, guru yoga practice, yidam practice, Mahamudra practice, and the dedication of merit. This is a special way of laying out the path of practice according to the…

Lama Thupten NyimaThis lyrical liturgy will include traditional chanted recitation with the Venerable Lama Thupten Nima, Chant Master from Gar Monastery in Tibet, and current resident teacher at Garchen Institute in Chino Valley, Arizona. Lama Nyima will instruct and guide…