Chagdud Gonpa Foundation (CGF) is part of an international network of centers whose origin is Chagdud Gonpa in Tibet, a monastery founded in the 15th century. Established in 1983 by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, CGF offers teachings and meditation practices from the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism.
Precious Echoes Practice includes reading the Heart Sutra and the meditations of Concise Red Tara and Chenrezig. Precious Echoes Practice is open to everyone.
Vajrasattva meditation practice purifies the subtle mental and emotional habits that obscure our free, compassionate and open nature. Livestream and in-person.
Rigdzin Ling sangha will be offering Guru Rinpoche tsok using the ‘Shower of Blessings’ sadhana by Mipham Rinpoche. No empowerment is required for this short an
Meditating on the form of Chenrezig purifies the effects of self-centeredness, confusion and negativity, and creates a connection with unconditional compassion.
We are delighted to be able to host a drubchen once again — our sixth Rigdzin Düpa Drubchen at PPI, with Tromge Jigme Rinpoche serving as Vajra Master, with Lama Jigme, Tulku Rigzin, Lama Padma, Khadro Kunzang and Khadro Kelsang also participating.
In person and hybrid teachings with Lama Tsering Everest. From August 9th to September 2nd.
Heart of Advice Teachings: 37 Points of Practice with Lama Tsering Everest. Rigdzin Ling - from August 31st to September 2nd.
A crew from the watershed center in hayfork, an environmental non-profit have begun working on fuels reduction and forestry management on the gonpa lands and will be here for another 2 weeks.
Amazingly, we have arrived at our destination! It has been almost a year since the fire destroyed the Rigdzin Ling water system and it has now been fully rebuilt.
The Restoration Committee has begun working with conservationists and government agencies on repairs and for advice on the long-term restoration of the land.
The Restoration Committee has begun working with conservationists and government agencies on repairs and for advice on the long-term restoration of the land.
Ati Ling is broadcasting its daily puja online via Youtube, on a private channel. For those who have received the relevant empowerments AND who have practised regularly with a Chagdud Gonpa sangha.
August 10th to September 2nd. We are delighted to announce that Lama Tsering will be returning this year. We invite you to join us and offer your financial support.
The Restoration Committee is dedicated to planning, funding, and organizing efforts to nurture and renew Rigdzin Ling immediately and for the next 100 years. We invite you to join and offer your donations.
By offering a butterlamp, you are making a symbolic offering of wisdom. Just as light dispels darkness, the lamp represents the removal of ignorance so that you and all beings can attain the wisdom of enlightened mind. Butterlamps are offered every day and on sacred days at several centers.
Audio teachings for people looking to learn more about Buddhism.
Stay informed about what’s happening with CGF.
Read selected interviews and articles from the past.
Sounds and sights to support your practice.
Practice texts and prayers used at CGF centers and practice groups.
