
Saga Dawa Duchen
Sunday, June 4th
Guru Yoga and Namgyalma Practice
10 AM to 11:30 AM
Saga Dawa Duchen, the holiest day of the year in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, falls on Sunday, June 4. This day honors Shakyamuni Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana.
To honor our teachers who are the living representatives of the Buddha's lineage and pray for their long lives, RigDzin Dharma Center will practice:
Longchenpa's Innermost Essence of the Dakinis Guru Yoga
Namgyalma Long Life mantra recitation
A Concise Prayer to the Three Roots & Oath-Bound Protectors by Garchen Rinpoche
.....and additional long life prayers.
Please join us in-person on June 4 to honor Lord Shakyamuni Buddha and all our precious teachers on Saga Dawa Duchen!
Masks are OPTIONAL.
Sunday, June 4th
Guru Yoga and Namgyalma Practice
10 AM to 11:30 AM
Saga Dawa Duchen, the holiest day of the year in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, falls on Sunday, June 4. This day honors Shakyamuni Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana.
To honor our teachers who are the living representatives of the Buddha's lineage and pray for their long lives, RigDzin Dharma Center will practice:
Longchenpa's Innermost Essence of the Dakinis Guru Yoga
Namgyalma Long Life mantra recitation
A Concise Prayer to the Three Roots & Oath-Bound Protectors by Garchen Rinpoche
.....and additional long life prayers.
Please join us in-person on June 4 to honor Lord Shakyamuni Buddha and all our precious teachers on Saga Dawa Duchen!
Masks are OPTIONAL.

Special Saga Dawa message from Ven. Traga Rinpoche
"The month of Saga Dawa is a very special time when it is the anniversary of three major events in the life of the Buddha Shakyamuni. It is the special anniversary of the Buddha's birth. It is the special anniversary of the Buddha's attainment of complete Buddhahood. It is also the special anniversary of the Buddha's passing into parinirvana. Thus, it is a very sacred month to connect with the Buddha. In the Tibetan tradition, it is particularly meaningful for us Buddhist practitioners. For the entire month it is auspicious to engage in virtuous activities. It is also particularly auspicious on the days of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana, as well as other auspicious days like that of Guru Rinpoche. With encouragement to practice, I rejoice in all the merit that all of you create during this special month and make the aspirations that you will all grow closer to the Buddha during this time."
It is said on Saga Dawa the effects of positive and negative actions are multiplied ten million times!
EMAHO!
"The month of Saga Dawa is a very special time when it is the anniversary of three major events in the life of the Buddha Shakyamuni. It is the special anniversary of the Buddha's birth. It is the special anniversary of the Buddha's attainment of complete Buddhahood. It is also the special anniversary of the Buddha's passing into parinirvana. Thus, it is a very sacred month to connect with the Buddha. In the Tibetan tradition, it is particularly meaningful for us Buddhist practitioners. For the entire month it is auspicious to engage in virtuous activities. It is also particularly auspicious on the days of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana, as well as other auspicious days like that of Guru Rinpoche. With encouragement to practice, I rejoice in all the merit that all of you create during this special month and make the aspirations that you will all grow closer to the Buddha during this time."
It is said on Saga Dawa the effects of positive and negative actions are multiplied ten million times!
EMAHO!

Join us for these June events!
Our center Dharma practices are now available in-person and online on Zoom. Masks are optional for in-person attendance. All are welcome. (All meeting times are Mountain Standard Time)
June 4th, Sunday 10 AM-11:30 AM
Saga Dawa Duchen Practice
Guru Yoga and Namgyalma practice
(in-person, masks are optional)
June 6th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
June 7th, Wednesday Evening 6:30-7:30 PM
White Tara & White Dzambhala practice
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
June 10th, Saturday Morning 10:00-12:00 PM
Meditation and Lama Chopa Deity Yoga practice
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
June 13th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
June 15th, Thursday Evening 6:30-7:30 PM
Smoke Offering and World Peace Prayer
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
June 20th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
June 24th, Saturday Morning 10:00-12:00 PM
10:00-10:30 AM Meditation practice
11:00-12:00 PM Medicine Buddha practice
(in-person, masks are optional)
June 27th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
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. Masks are optional for in-person attendance. All are welcome. (All meeting times are Mountain Standard Time)
June 4th, Sunday 10 AM-11:30 AM
Saga Dawa Duchen Practice
Guru Yoga and Namgyalma practice
(in-person, masks are optional)
June 6th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
June 7th, Wednesday Evening 6:30-7:30 PM
White Tara & White Dzambhala practice
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
June 10th, Saturday Morning 10:00-12:00 PM
Meditation and Lama Chopa Deity Yoga practice
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
June 13th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
June 15th, Thursday Evening 6:30-7:30 PM
Smoke Offering and World Peace Prayer
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
June 20th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
June 24th, Saturday Morning 10:00-12:00 PM
10:00-10:30 AM Meditation practice
11:00-12:00 PM Medicine Buddha practice
(in-person, masks are optional)
June 27th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
(in-person and online, masks are optional)
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.

Save the Date!
Venerable Dorzin Dhondrup Rinpoche
In-person at RigDzin Dharma Center
September 10th - 12th
More information coming this summer... stay tuned!
Venerable Dorzin Dhondrup Rinpoche
In-person at RigDzin Dharma Center
September 10th - 12th
More information coming this summer... stay tuned!

Something Special for the Worldwide Sangha
The Drikung Dharmakirti center in Germany, an affiliate with Drikung Kagyu of North America, offers a very special service to the worldwide sangha of followers, providing a 49 day sur-offering in remembrance of the the recently deceased. Dr. Lye, Könchok Yedor, has vowed to dedicate his nightly sur-offering practice to those individuals enshrined on the 49-Day Dedication page at the Drikung Dharmakirti website.
To request for someone to be a recipient of the 49-Day Dedication, please email the following to info@drikungdharmakirti.com: Name, location, date of passing, and a photo (if available). There is no cost to request for someone to be put on this dedication wall. This is open to anyone regardless of whether one self-identifies as Buddhist or not.
To learn more visit the center's dedicated page click here.or click the image above.
The Drikung Dharmakirti center in Germany, an affiliate with Drikung Kagyu of North America, offers a very special service to the worldwide sangha of followers, providing a 49 day sur-offering in remembrance of the the recently deceased. Dr. Lye, Könchok Yedor, has vowed to dedicate his nightly sur-offering practice to those individuals enshrined on the 49-Day Dedication page at the Drikung Dharmakirti website.
To request for someone to be a recipient of the 49-Day Dedication, please email the following to info@drikungdharmakirti.com: Name, location, date of passing, and a photo (if available). There is no cost to request for someone to be put on this dedication wall. This is open to anyone regardless of whether one self-identifies as Buddhist or not.
To learn more visit the center's dedicated page click here.or click the image above.
Calm Abiding Meditation Practice now in-person, online, and on YouTube!
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
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!
Request to the Worldwide Sangha
The International Administrative Organization for Gargon Monastery recently wrote an important letter to all of the noble sangha and dharma centers in H.E. Garchen Rinpoche's worldwide mandala to request students to organize and participate in long life ceremonies and practices for Garchen Rinpoche.
Next year will be a year of astrological challenges for Garchen Rinpoche, so it is of utmost importance that we practice with pure intent and resolute aspiration for his long life.
Students are requested to continually accumulate White Tara and Namgyalma mantras dedicated to Garchen Rinpoche.
Students can submit their White Tara mantra accumulation at Drikung Rinchen Choling's Web site.
On October 10, 2020, Garchen Rinpoche posted a video message on Garchen Institute's Web site in response to this letter. He wants all his students to know that his current health is very good. Click here to watch this video message.
Also, the Garchen Buddhist Institute's 2020 Winter Teachings Event will include multiple days of Namgylama Long Life practices for Garchen Rinpoche. Stay tuned for more information soon.
We will keep you updated on these practice opportunities.
Next year will be a year of astrological challenges for Garchen Rinpoche, so it is of utmost importance that we practice with pure intent and resolute aspiration for his long life.
Students are requested to continually accumulate White Tara and Namgyalma mantras dedicated to Garchen Rinpoche.
Students can submit their White Tara mantra accumulation at Drikung Rinchen Choling's Web site.
On October 10, 2020, Garchen Rinpoche posted a video message on Garchen Institute's Web site in response to this letter. He wants all his students to know that his current health is very good. Click here to watch this video message.
Also, the Garchen Buddhist Institute's 2020 Winter Teachings Event will include multiple days of Namgylama Long Life practices for Garchen Rinpoche. Stay tuned for more information soon.
We will keep you updated on these practice opportunities.
EMAHO!
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