• The Fivefold Path of Mahamudra

    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

  • Essence of Great Bliss

    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

  • Love, Compassion, and Bodhichitta

    The Special Ngondro: The Meditation of Love, Compassion, and Bodhichitta is the 5th practice in the Drikung Ngondro. In his book, Diamond Rosary, The Most Venerable Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche said the following about this practice: This precious teaching is a

  • Monday Meditation Practice

    Every Monday we come together to listen, contemplate, and meditate on the Buddhist teachings. Currently we are listening to the teachings of Garchen Rinpoche on Deity practice. Meditation practice can vary from week to week. Frequently we practice White Tara,

  • The Way of the Bodhisattva

    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

  • Wednesday Meditation Practice

    Laura Greenlaw Residence 4051 E. Paseo Grande, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Every Wednesday evening, we come together to listen, contemplate, and meditate on Buddhist teachings. Meditation practice can vary from week to week. We frequently practice White Tara, Achi, Amitabha, or Vajrasattva deity meditation, using visualization and mantra as a means

  • Tummo Practice Instruction

    Tummo is one of the 6 Yogas of Naropa. It focuses on controlling the bodies energies and turning them to heat and bliss. The purpose of Tummo is to gain control over bodily processes during the completion stage of "highest

  • Tummo Practice Retreat

    This a closed meditation retreat led by Drupon Thinley Ningpo, including step-by-step instruction and commentary by Rinpoche. This is a rare opportunity to practice under the direction of a practice retreat master. Drupon's gentle and patient guidance is a blessing

  • The Ornament of Clear Realization

    The Ornament of Clear Realization is one of the most profound commentary texts as a comprehensive structure on the Mahayana system. This text was transmitted from Maitreya to Asanaga in the 3rd century AD. Asanga is one of the founders

  • Vajrayogini Practice

    Laura Greenlaw Residence 4051 E. Paseo Grande, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Vajrayogini is often described as "sarva-buddha-dakini" meaning - the dakini who is the Essence of all Buddhas. Vajragonini literally is "the diamond femal yogi." She is a Highest Yoga Tantra Yidam, and her practice includes methods for preventing ordinary death,

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