The RigDzin Dharma Foundation, situated in the vibrant city of Albuquerque, NM, is a Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center and bookstore. Established in 2005 under the guidance of the esteemed Venerable Traga Rinpoche, this Center provides a welcoming environment for individuals to engage in meditation and explore the teachings of Buddhism in a relaxed and informal setting.
Virtual Kathmandu
Valley Pilgrimage
Sangha member Tsunma (nun) Sherab Khandro has offered to take sangha members on a virtual pilgrimage while she is staying in Nepal. Two to three times monthly, Tsunma will lead a Zoom pilgrimage to various holy places in and around the Kathmandu Valley. Each journey will be different, based on the location and weather conditions. At each location she will offer a spiritual history of the site and lead a short, simple dharma practice. The virtual pilgrimage aims to convey the sacred essence of each location to be transmitted via Zoom.
Below dates, times, and locations are tentative and dependent on Nepal’s tenuous infrastructure. Pilgrimage locations are not connected to a date for these reasons.
Please join us on this exciting opportunity to experience sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal! All are welcome!
Dates & Times
All times are US Mountain Time!
October 5 – 7 pm
October 19 – 7 pm
October 26 – 7 pm
November 9 – 8 pm
November 23 – 8 pm
December 7 – 8 pm
December 14 – 8 pm
Locations to Visit:
Boudanath Stupa - One of the most holy stupas in the world, containing the remains of the Buddha Kashyapa, the buddha prior to Buddha Shakyamuni. Boudanath is the spiritual heart of Nepal, a profoundly powerful site of devotion and prayer in the center of Kathmandu.
Swayambunath Stupa - A self-arisen stupa closely tied to Manjushri and Vajrayogini. It is the most ancient holy site in Kathmandu. There will be monkeys!
Maratika Cave - A most holy place of Padmasambhava. This is where Guru Rinpoche and Mandarava, achieved immortal life through the practice of Amitayus.
Pharping - Asura cave, where Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal accomplished Vajrakilaya! Very holy place, where you can see Guru Rinpoche's hand prints.
Temel - Another holy place of Padmasambhava, where he meditated extensively in the local caves.
Namobuddha - Another very holy site. This is where the Buddha Shakyamuni, in a previous lifetime as a prince, offered his body to a starving tigress so that she feed herself and her starving cubs. The bones of the prince's body are preserved in a stupa there.
Tergar Ösel Ling Monastery - Mingyur Rinpoche's monastery above Swayambu, where I'm studying.
Shechen Monastery - Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's monastery in the heart of Kathmandu. We will visit the courtyard, and then meditate in Dilgo Khyentse's personal room.
Various events and celebrations at Boudanath or the monasteries nearby.
Virtual Kathmandu Valley Pilgrimage Zoom Information
Zoom Link: CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 774 643 3739
Passcode: 108
Below dates, times, and locations are tentative and dependent on Nepal’s tenuous infrastructure. Pilgrimage locations are not connected to a date for these reasons.
Please join us on this exciting opportunity to experience sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal! All are welcome!
Dates & Times
All times are US Mountain Time!
October 5 – 7 pm
October 19 – 7 pm
October 26 – 7 pm
November 9 – 8 pm
November 23 – 8 pm
December 7 – 8 pm
December 14 – 8 pm
Locations to Visit:
Boudanath Stupa - One of the most holy stupas in the world, containing the remains of the Buddha Kashyapa, the buddha prior to Buddha Shakyamuni. Boudanath is the spiritual heart of Nepal, a profoundly powerful site of devotion and prayer in the center of Kathmandu.
Swayambunath Stupa - A self-arisen stupa closely tied to Manjushri and Vajrayogini. It is the most ancient holy site in Kathmandu. There will be monkeys!
Maratika Cave - A most holy place of Padmasambhava. This is where Guru Rinpoche and Mandarava, achieved immortal life through the practice of Amitayus.
Pharping - Asura cave, where Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal accomplished Vajrakilaya! Very holy place, where you can see Guru Rinpoche's hand prints.
Temel - Another holy place of Padmasambhava, where he meditated extensively in the local caves.
Namobuddha - Another very holy site. This is where the Buddha Shakyamuni, in a previous lifetime as a prince, offered his body to a starving tigress so that she feed herself and her starving cubs. The bones of the prince's body are preserved in a stupa there.
Tergar Ösel Ling Monastery - Mingyur Rinpoche's monastery above Swayambu, where I'm studying.
Shechen Monastery - Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's monastery in the heart of Kathmandu. We will visit the courtyard, and then meditate in Dilgo Khyentse's personal room.
Various events and celebrations at Boudanath or the monasteries nearby.
Virtual Kathmandu Valley Pilgrimage Zoom Information
Zoom Link: CLICK HERE
Meeting ID: 774 643 3739
Passcode: 108
Join us for these October events!
Our center Dharma practices are now available in-person and online on Zoom. All are welcome. (All meeting times are Mountain Standard Time)
October 1st, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
October 2nd, Wednesday Evening 6:00-7:15 PM
White Tara & White Dzambhala practice
October 8th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
October 12th, Saturday Morning 10:00 AM-12 noon
10:00-10:30 AM Meditation
11:00-12 PM Lama Chopa & Achi Chokyi Drolma practice
October 15th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
October 17th, Thursday Evening 6:00-7:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM Smoke Offering and World Peace Prayers
October 22nd, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
October 26th, Saturday Morning 10:00 AM-12 noon
10:00-10:30 AM Meditation
11:00-12 PM Medicine Buddha practice
October 29th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
All Online Zoom Meetings use the same login credentials!
Zoom ID: 774 643 3739
Password: 108
*Note - Look to our Calendar & Event page for further details on our schedule and which texts are used for each of the practices. The texts used in these practices may be found on the Resources Page.
Our center Dharma practices are now available in-person and online on Zoom. All are welcome. (All meeting times are Mountain Standard Time)
October 1st, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
October 2nd, Wednesday Evening 6:00-7:15 PM
White Tara & White Dzambhala practice
October 8th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
October 12th, Saturday Morning 10:00 AM-12 noon
10:00-10:30 AM Meditation
11:00-12 PM Lama Chopa & Achi Chokyi Drolma practice
October 15th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
October 17th, Thursday Evening 6:00-7:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM Smoke Offering and World Peace Prayers
October 22nd, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
October 26th, Saturday Morning 10:00 AM-12 noon
10:00-10:30 AM Meditation
11:00-12 PM Medicine Buddha practice
October 29th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
All Online Zoom Meetings use the same login credentials!
Zoom ID: 774 643 3739
Password: 108
*Note - Look to our Calendar & Event page for further details on our schedule and which texts are used for each of the practices. The texts used in these practices may be found on the Resources Page.
Calm Abiding Meditation Practice now in-person, online, and on YouTube!
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The RigDzin Dharma Center is reopening January 2023 for in-person group meditation practice. The event is also hosted on Zoom and featured on YouTube for your convenience.
Calm Abiding Meditation is important for progress in our practice on the path to Enlightenment. Regardless of your direction in Buddhist study and practice, the basic meditation practice is an excellent way to create more peace of mind and happiness in daily life. Join RigDzin Dharma Foundation members in this brief 30 minute practice session. This is a weekly event held every Tuesday at 6:00 PM MST. |
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Smoke Offering Purification Practice
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We are pleased to announce the release of a new "Smoke Offering practice" video in our YouTube channel. It is a great benefit to practice together with others. If you are new to the Smoke Offering practice, it is helpful to learn from others with experience.
Join two of our most experienced Sangha as they lead in prayers and the sadhana practice of the Smoke Offering. Click the following links below to download the prayer book and sadhana for the Smoke Offering practice! The "Rainfall of Benefit & Happiness" sadhana (PDF format) Updated "Prayer Book" (PDF format) A useful booklet with prayers common to most practices. Help us promote the RigDzin Dharma Center channel, subscribe and share in the great ocean of merit. For the benefit of all living beings! |
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For new students and future masters alike in the study and practice of Buddhism; we make it easy. Check out our Resources page for links to information, texts and helpful videos and podcasts. Prayers, sadhanas and study materials at your fingertips.
Click on the "Resources" tab in the menu bar above or follow this link: Resources Page
The Guru is like the rain from the vast cloud of Dharma, moistening our mindstream with goodness. The Guru connects the pure mind, with pure view, to Bodhichitta, the mind of realized Enlightenment; and for that, we offer praise and prayers. Learn about the illustrious teachers who from time-to-time grace our center with blessings and Dharma teachings.
Click on the "Our Teachers" tab in the menu bar above or follow this link: Our Teachers Page
Without the Dharma, without the Guru, without their guidance, the path to liberation is exceedingly difficult to find.
Blessings to all!
Click on the "Resources" tab in the menu bar above or follow this link: Resources Page
The Guru is like the rain from the vast cloud of Dharma, moistening our mindstream with goodness. The Guru connects the pure mind, with pure view, to Bodhichitta, the mind of realized Enlightenment; and for that, we offer praise and prayers. Learn about the illustrious teachers who from time-to-time grace our center with blessings and Dharma teachings.
Click on the "Our Teachers" tab in the menu bar above or follow this link: Our Teachers Page
Without the Dharma, without the Guru, without their guidance, the path to liberation is exceedingly difficult to find.
Blessings to all!
For the benefit of all beings!
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