Tashi Delek! Welcome to 
RigDzin Dharma Foundation

RigDzin Dharma Foundation is a Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center and bookstore located in the heart of Albuquerque, NM.  Founded in 2005 by the Venerable Traga Rinpoche, the Center offers a relaxed and informal place for meditation and learning about Buddhism.  

People from all spiritual and religious backgrounds are welcome—whether you are a new practitioner, curious to learn a little about Buddhist teachings or meditation, or a more experienced student of the Dharma. 

To learn more, follow the menu across the top or click the "Calendar and Events" to see our listing of current teachings and special events! For more information, you can email buddhismabq@gmail.com or call (505) 401-7340
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CENTER SCHEDULE CHANGE: WE WILL NOW BE OPEN ON TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS, TEACHING RETREATS, AND SPECIAL PRACTICE DAYS

RigDzin is now open on Thursday evenings
6 to 7 pm-Please join us for meditation 6:15 to 6:45 pm

Center hours:

Thursday: 6 to 7 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm
Special practice days: Check Calendar and Events page
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Shop RigDzin Dharma's Bookstore!

The 2016 Sacred Images of Tibet calendars are in the bookstore, and we've just restocked with even more semi-precious stone malas, pecha bags, incense, and more! See our calendar for Center hours, or by appointment, call 505-401-7340 or email buddhismabq@gmail.com.
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Support Ven. Traga Rinpoche's 
Chetak Water Project

​Please consider a donation.
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Advice from His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche 

Available here is Quotes From the Precious One, a collection of 108 insightful quotes, inspirational sayings, and heartfelt advice from our beloved Garchen Rinpoche. 

DRIKUNG DHARMA SURYA CENTER (Virginia) created this treasure for all Garchen Rinpoche’s Centers. We would like to share the book with you and wish that all these Centers will preserve and ensure that these quotes of love and wisdom can spread far and wide with the sole wish to bring peace and happiness into the world and to benefit all sentient beings without exception. This book is intended exclusively for use in Dharma study and is for FREE distribution, not for resale. 
 

Important Update on Tuesday Night Book Discussion Group-on Hiatus Until Further Notice

The RigDzin Book Discussion Group will take a break before starting the next text,  Arya Asanga's Buddha Nature, with explanation by Khenpo Tsultrim. This book is available in our bookstore. 
 
In the meantime, starting on September 20, we are pleased to offer DVD teachings with Khenchen Konchok on his book Jewel Ornament of LIberation. The center will be open during the normal book discussion time, 6:30 to 8 pm. We'll view the video form 6:30 to 7:30 pm, and have open discussion until 8 pm. Everyone is welcome!

Please check the website periodically for the start date of the next meeting series. Call 505-401-7340 or email buddhismabq@gmail.com for any questions.

Save the Date!
Drupon Rinchen Dorje returns to RigDzin 
October 26 to 31, 2016

The RigDzin Dharma Foundation is happy to welcome back our precious teacher, Drupon Rinchen Dorje, who will teach from Introduction to Mahamudra, by Drikung Kyopa Jigten SUmgon. 

Scholarships are available for volunteers. Please check the website periodically for more details. Call 505-401-7340 or email
​ buddhismabq@gmail.com for any questions.

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Open Invitation to the Community:
Make a Difference!

The RigDzin Steering Committee held a special session to welcome members of the community who would like to be involved in newly formed volunteer teams. There will be soon be a webpage detailing what the center currently needs and where you can help us grow the future state. Team coordinators are seeking enthusiastic sangha for various fun jobs that will benefit all beings and all levels of practitioners. The following are a few examples of the teams:

• Outreach
• Library
• Sangha program management
• Membership services

Call 505-401-7340 or email buddhismabq@gmail.com at  to learn what each team is responsible for and see if you'd like to help.

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May All Beings Everywhere and Without Exception Benefit!