H.E. Garchen Rinpoche, Lama Thubten Nima, Lama Abao, and Lama Bunima January 31 - February 8, 2016 The Yamantaka drubchen, traditionally held near the end of the Tibetan year, is conducted in order to cleanse all obstacles not only for oneself, but for every being in the world. This cleansing is most easily accomplished at […]
KHENCHEN KONCHOG GYALTSEN OPENING THE TREASURE OF THE PROFOUND: SONGS OF JIGTEN SUMGON AND MILAREPA REGISTRATION OPENS JANURARY 15TH MARCH 11- 13TH 9AM-12PM & 2PM-5PM DAILY All Teaching Sessions will be Live-Streamed. Links will be posted one week before the event.
The Buddha prophesied that a second Buddha would appear who was even greater than himself, and it is said that this Buddha was Guru Rinpoche. Although the Buddha first taught secret mantra, it was Guru Rinpoche who extensively propagated these teachings. Secret mantra is of supreme importance because it is the vehicle of fruition that […]
REGISTRATION OPENS 12.00AM, MAY 25TH. This years Summer Teachings will begin with our beloved Lama Abao teaching a one day workshop on torma making, and how to set up a proper shrine for ones practice. Drupön Rinchen Dorje will then bestow the empowerment of Chakrasamvara, followed by one and a half days of teaching, and […]
For those of you wishing to plan ahead, below are the dates for the VAJRAKILAYA SECRET ACCOMPLISHMENT PRACTICE (SANGDRUP) taking place in 2016 at GBI: NOVEMBER 16TH – NOVEMBER 23TH. November 16th: 9am – 12 Pm Lama Tenzin will teach, subject to be announced. 2pm H.E. Garchen Rinpoche will bestow the empowerment of Sangtik Phurpa […]
GARCHEN BUDDHIST INSTITUTE WINTER TEACHINGS 2016 -17 EMPOWERMENTS AND TEACHINGS BESTOWED BY H.E. GARCHEN TRIPTRUL RINPOCHE. This year's Winter Teachings, December 30th 2016 – Janurary 8th, 2017 will be a very special time here at GBI. For the first time in the United States, H.E. Garchen Rinpoche will bestow the Great Empowerment of Yamantaka. Previously […]
Path to Awakening The Essentials New Series by Venerable Khenpo Tenzin February 16 – June 1 Every Tuesday and Thursday This concise and comprehensive overview of the Buddha’s teachings is perfect for beginners or more experienced practitioners. Starting with an introduction to the Buddhist view and all the essential teachings of the path for […]
The Garchen Institute will celebrate Saga Dawa ONLINE starting with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche bestowing the 1000 armed Chenrezig empowermen
The Garchen Institute will celebrate Saga Dawa ONLINE starting with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche bestowing the 1000-Armed Chenrezig empowerment followed by Chenrezig sadhana practice Chenrezig Sadhana Practice with Garchen Institute Lamas May 13 -15 9am -12pm and 2 -3:30pm May 16 9am -12pm and 2 -5pm
Join us for the most meritorious auspicious time of the year to practice! Saga Dawa Duchen is considered one of the most holy times in Tibetan Buddhism, marking the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana (death) of the Buddha Shakyamuni. It is said that on this day, the karma of all positive and negative actions is multiplied […]
The Garchen Institute will celebrate Saga Dawa ONLINE starting with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche bestowing the 1000-Armed Chenrezig empowerment followed by Chenrezig sadhana practice Chenrezig Sadhana Practice with Garchen Institute Lamas May 13 -15 9am -12pm and 2 -3:30pm May 16 9am -12pm and 2 -5pm
The Garchen Institute will celebrate Saga Dawa ONLINE starting with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche bestowing the 1000-Armed Chenrezig empowerment followed by Chenrezig sadhana practice Chenrezig Sadhana Practice with Garchen Institute Lamas May 13 -15 9am -12pm and 2 -3:30pm May 16 9am -12pm and 2 -5pm
Join us for the most meritorious auspicious time of the year to practice! Saga Dawa Duchen is considered one of the most holy times in Tibetan Buddhism, marking the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana (death) of the Buddha Shakyamuni. It is said that on this day, the karma of all positive and negative actions is multiplied […]
The Garchen Institute will celebrate Saga Dawa ONLINE starting with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche bestowing the 1000-Armed Chenrezig empowerment followed by Chenrezig sadhana practice Chenrezig Sadhana Practice with Garchen Institute Lamas May 13 -15 9am -12pm and 2 -3:30pm May 16 9am -12pm and 2 -5pm
The Garchen Institute will celebrate Saga Dawa ONLINE starting with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche bestowing the 1000-Armed Chenrezig empowerment followed by Chenrezig sadhana practice Chenrezig Sadhana Practice with Garchen Institute Lamas May 13 -15 9am -12pm and 2 -3:30pm May 16 9am -12pm and 2 -5pm
Join us for the most meritorious auspicious time of the year to practice! Saga Dawa Duchen is considered one of the most holy times in Tibetan Buddhism, marking the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana (death) of the Buddha Shakyamuni. It is said that on this day, the karma of all positive and negative actions is multiplied […]
The Garchen Institute will celebrate Saga Dawa ONLINE starting with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche bestowing the 1000-Armed Chenrezig empowerment followed by Chenrezig sadhana practice Chenrezig Sadhana Practice with Garchen Institute Lamas May 13 -15 9am -12pm and 2 -3:30pm May 16 9am -12pm and 2 -5pm
The Garchen Institute will celebrate Saga Dawa ONLINE starting with H.E. Garchen Rinpoche bestowing the 1000-Armed Chenrezig empowerment followed by Chenrezig sadhana practice Chenrezig Sadhana Practice with Garchen Institute Lamas May 13 -15 9am -12pm and 2 -3:30pm May 16 9am -12pm and 2 -5pm
Path to Awakening The Essentials New Series by Venerable Khenpo Tenzin February 16 – June 1 Every Tuesday and Thursday This concise and comprehensive overview of the Buddha’s teachings is perfect for beginners or more experienced practitioners. Starting with an introduction to the Buddhist view and all the essential teachings of the path for […]
White Tara Practice for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche’s Long Life Performed by Garchen Institute Lamas EVERY THURSDAY 8am -9am PDT (UTC-7) Live Stream To participate via livestream, CLICK HERE Texts we will use the texts in the following order: Yellow Prayer Book – opening prayers White Tara Sadhana, with Praise of 21 Taras insert (replacing pages […]
In Honor of Bardor Tulku Rinpoche’s 49th Day. Performed by H.E.Garchen Rinpoche and Garchen Institute Lamas MAY 20 9:30am -12pm PDT (UTC-7) H.E. Garchen Rinpoche requests his disciples to join in the Lama Chopa puja in honor of Bardor Tulku Rinpoche’s 49th day since passing. Texts We will use the texts in the following […]
Path to Awakening The Essentials New Series by Venerable Khenpo Tenzin February 16 – June 1 Every Tuesday and Thursday This concise and comprehensive overview of the Buddha’s teachings is perfect for beginners or more experienced practitioners. Starting with an introduction to the Buddhist view and all the essential teachings of the path for […]
Question and Answer With H.E.Garchen Rinpoche May 22 3:30pm -5pm PDT (UTC-7)