Hung Syllable surrounded by Vajra Guru Mantra.
December 23, 2020

The Meaning of Offering Membership

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche was the personification of enlightened courage. During the brief, fleeting time that he was with us, he transformed the American landscape in deep and expansive ways. It was through the power of his open-hearted kindness and insightful understanding that he made a meaningful and long-lasting impact on countless people.

Rinpoche established Chagdud Gonpa Foundation with its supporting membership to ensure the continuance of his legacy here in North America. Embraced by the Foundation, Rinpoche’s spiritual tradition, including the sacred landmarks he erected, continue to flourish. All this is through the power of Rinpoche’s blessings and the kindness, generosity and support of the lamas and members of Chagdud Gonpa Foundation.

Inspired by their own experience as members of Chagdud Gonpa, several sangha people produced a beautiful video to launch a membership drive. You will find it meaningful to hear Chagdud Khadro and others talk about Chagdud Gonpa Foundation membership and how you can be part of fulfilling Chagdud Rinpoche’s enlightened intention by becoming a supporting member.

- Lama Padma Yontan Gyatso

upcoming events

Lion-faced Dakini Retreat - Ati Ling
Lion-faced Dakini Retreat - Ati Ling
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7:02 pm
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7:02 pm
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This is a profound practice for dispelling obstacles and swiftly accomplishing the realization of intrinsic awareness, composed by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche from a treasure of his previous incarnation, Dudjom Lingpa.

Rigdzin Ling
Ati Ling
Amrita
Empowerment Required
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Livestream
Saving Lives - Ati Ling
Saving Lives - Ati Ling
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Saving the lives of beings that are destined to die an untimely death is an extremely valuable method for creating virtue. Ati Ling conducts saving of lives ceremonies throughout the year. The offering deadline is Sunday, October 29th.

Rigdzin Ling
Ati Ling
Amrita
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Livestream
Padma Dakini Drupchod - Ati Ling
Padma Dakini Drupchod - Ati Ling
Friday
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November
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4:00 pm
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Nov
17
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4:00 pm
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The retreat is based on a Dharma treasure (terma) of the late Chokgyur Lingpa, a contemporary and spiritual brother of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo. Chokgyur Lingpa is regarded as the last of the one hundred major tertons (treasure revealers).

Rigdzin Ling
Ati Ling
Amrita
Empowerment Required
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Livestream
A Weekend of Contemplation - Ati Ling
A Weekend of Contemplation - Ati Ling
Saturday
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December
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7:29 pm
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7:29 pm
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Join Rinpoche and sangha for this winter practice session — in-person and also online, with everyone welcome. One evening will be in Santa Rosa. Details to follow in the fall.

Rigdzin Ling
Ati Ling
Amrita
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Livestream
Vajrakilaya Drupchod - Ati Ling
Vajrakilaya Drupchod - Ati Ling
Friday
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December
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4:00 pm
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15
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4:00 pm
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15
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Dec
17

Following the example of Guru Padmasambhava and many superb lineage masters, we perform Vajrakilaya to overcome outer, inner, and secret obstacles to dharma practice and activity. We apply the skillful means of wrathful compassion to our own minds.

Rigdzin Ling
Ati Ling
Amrita
Empowerment Required
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Livestream