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.
Mahamudra and Dharma Teachings
with
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche
December 6th - 8th, 2024
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The RigDzin Dharma Foundation is overjoyed to welcome Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche to give teachings at our Center on December 6th, 7th, and 8th!
Khenchen Rinpoche is a highly accomplished scholar, meditation master, teacher, translator, and author. In 2001 he received the high honor of being enthroned as Khenchen (great abbot) of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. He is one of the great living Drikung Kagyu masters, and his presence at our center is a great honor. Don't miss this rare opportunity to receive teachings from a great master.
In addition to these events, Khenchen Rinpoche will offer private, 20-minute interviews and host an engaging Dharma discussion group, Tuesday the 10th at the center. Mark your calendar! This is our final teaching event for 2024 and one you won't want to miss. |
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Join us for these December events!
Our center Dharma practices are now available in-person and online on Zoom. All are welcome. (All meeting times are Mountain Standard Time)
December 3rd, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
December 4th, Wednesday Evening 6:00-7:15 PM
White Tara & White Dzambhala practice
December 6th, Friday Evening 6:30-8 PM
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen
What would a Bodhisattva do?
December 7th, Saturday 10-12 AM & 2-4:30 PM
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen
Interdependence and Causality
December 8th, Sunday 10-12 AM & 2-4:30 PM
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen
Mahamudra: Empty, Pure Luminous Mind
December 10th, Tuesday Evening 6:30-8 PM
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen
Open Dharma Discussion
December 14th, Saturday Morning 10:00 AM-12 noon
10:00-10:30 AM Meditation
11:00-12 PM Lama Chopa & Achi Chokyi Drolma practice
ZOOM Only 8 PM
Virtual Kathmandu Valley Pilgrimage
w/Ani Sherub Khandro
December 17th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
December 19th, Thursday Evening 6:00-7:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM Smoke Offering and World Peace Prayers
December 24th, 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)
December 3rd, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
December 4th, Wednesday Evening 6:00-7:15 PM
White Tara & White Dzambhala practice
December 6th, Friday Evening 6:30-8 PM
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen
What would a Bodhisattva do?
December 7th, Saturday 10-12 AM & 2-4:30 PM
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen
Interdependence and Causality
December 8th, Sunday 10-12 AM & 2-4:30 PM
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen
Mahamudra: Empty, Pure Luminous Mind
December 10th, Tuesday Evening 6:30-8 PM
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen
Open Dharma Discussion
December 14th, Saturday Morning 10:00 AM-12 noon
10:00-10:30 AM Meditation
11:00-12 PM Lama Chopa & Achi Chokyi Drolma practice
ZOOM Only 8 PM
Virtual Kathmandu Valley Pilgrimage
w/Ani Sherub Khandro
December 17th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
December 19th, Thursday Evening 6:00-7:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM Smoke Offering and World Peace Prayers
December 24th, 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.
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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 Cancelled for the Teaching Event
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 Cancelled for the Teaching Event
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
Calm Abiding Meditation Practice
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Our center's weekly Calm Abiding Meditation practice is in-person and 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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Our monthly "Smoke Offering practice" is in-person and also featured in our YouTube channel for those who want to engage on their own. 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.
Two of our most experienced Sangha members lead the practice 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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