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.
Join us for these March events!
Our center Dharma practices are now available in-person and online on Zoom. All are welcome. (All meeting times are Mountain Standard Time)
March 4th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
March 5th, Wednesday Evening 6:00-7:15 PM
White Tara & White Dzambhala practice
March 8th, Saturday Morning 10:00 AM-12 noon
10:00-10:30 AM Meditation
11:00-12 PM Lama Chopa & Achi Chokyi Drolma practice
March 9th, Sunday Afternoon 1 PM (Cancelled)
Dharma Discussion Group
Khenchen Rinpoche's Teachings
(Explore topics for Dharma practice)
March 11th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
March 14th, Friday Evening 6:30-8 PM
Chötrul Düchen
"Great Day of Miraculous Manifestations"
Join us for Guru Yoga & Amithaba practice
March 18th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
March 20th, Thursday Evening 6:00-7:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM Smoke Offering and World Peace Prayers
March 22nd, Saturday Morning 10:00 AM-12 noon
10:00-10:30 AM Meditation
11:00-12 PM Medicine Buddha practice
March 23rd, Sunday Afternoon 1 PM
Dharma Discussion Group
Khenchen Rinpoche's Teachings
(Explore topics for Dharma practice)
March 25th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
April 1st, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
April 2nd, Wednesday Evening 6:00-7:15 PM
White Tara & White Dzambhala 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)
March 4th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
March 5th, Wednesday Evening 6:00-7:15 PM
White Tara & White Dzambhala practice
March 8th, Saturday Morning 10:00 AM-12 noon
10:00-10:30 AM Meditation
11:00-12 PM Lama Chopa & Achi Chokyi Drolma practice
March 9th, Sunday Afternoon 1 PM (Cancelled)
Dharma Discussion Group
Khenchen Rinpoche's Teachings
(Explore topics for Dharma practice)
March 11th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
March 14th, Friday Evening 6:30-8 PM
Chötrul Düchen
"Great Day of Miraculous Manifestations"
Join us for Guru Yoga & Amithaba practice
March 18th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
March 20th, Thursday Evening 6:00-7:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM Smoke Offering and World Peace Prayers
March 22nd, Saturday Morning 10:00 AM-12 noon
10:00-10:30 AM Meditation
11:00-12 PM Medicine Buddha practice
March 23rd, Sunday Afternoon 1 PM
Dharma Discussion Group
Khenchen Rinpoche's Teachings
(Explore topics for Dharma practice)
March 25th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
April 1st, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
April 2nd, Wednesday Evening 6:00-7:15 PM
White Tara & White Dzambhala 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.
Upcoming Dharma Teachings
April: Dorzin Dhondrup Rinpoche
May: Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche
RigDzin Dharma is excited to share with you two upcoming teachings in Spring 2025 to kick off our 20th anniversary celebration! Mark your calendars! More details coming soon!
Dorzin Dhondrup Rinpoche
Amitabha Teachings and Retreat
April 12 and 13
Dorzin is the resident lama of HE Garchen Rinpoche's Singapore Center and a master at Phowa and Amitabha Deity Yoga, leading Singapore's Amitabha Drubchen for over 14 years.
His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche officially apointed Venerable Konchok Dhondrup as the resident teacher of Dri Thubten Dargye Ling with the title Dorzin (Vajra Master) on the 18th February 2008. On 8th June 2008, H.E.Garchen Rinpoche performed the enthronement ceremony and recognized Lama Konchok Dhondrup as Dorzin.
In 1984, Konchok Dhondrup took refuge under H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and became a monk in the Gar Monastry. From Ven. Kyabje Garmigyur Rinpoche, he took full ordination and received the instruction and transmission of the Yangzab teachings and had practiced the preliminaries completely. To learn more click here.
Amitabha Teachings and Retreat
April 12 and 13
Dorzin is the resident lama of HE Garchen Rinpoche's Singapore Center and a master at Phowa and Amitabha Deity Yoga, leading Singapore's Amitabha Drubchen for over 14 years.
His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche officially apointed Venerable Konchok Dhondrup as the resident teacher of Dri Thubten Dargye Ling with the title Dorzin (Vajra Master) on the 18th February 2008. On 8th June 2008, H.E.Garchen Rinpoche performed the enthronement ceremony and recognized Lama Konchok Dhondrup as Dorzin.
In 1984, Konchok Dhondrup took refuge under H.E. Garchen Rinpoche and became a monk in the Gar Monastry. From Ven. Kyabje Garmigyur Rinpoche, he took full ordination and received the instruction and transmission of the Yangzab teachings and had practiced the preliminaries completely. To learn more click here.
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche
Teachings TBD
May 2- 4
Khenchen Rinpoche has agreed to return so soon after his last teaching in honor of our 20th anniversary. He first planted the seeds for our center by establishing a sangha in New Mexico over 30 years ago!
Wanting the teachings of Dharma to reach as many people as possible, Khenchen Rinpoche has adapted his teaching methods to Western forms of communication. He has made appearances on television, been a guest on many radio programs, lectured extensively at colleges and universities, and spoken to the public through countless newspaper articles.
Khenchen Rinpoche spends a great deal of his time traveling in order to give teachings and lead retreats. He has established centers throughout the US and in Chile, and he frequently visits Europe, especially Germany and Austria, as well as Southeast Asia. To learn more about Khenchen Rinpoche click here.
Teachings TBD
May 2- 4
Khenchen Rinpoche has agreed to return so soon after his last teaching in honor of our 20th anniversary. He first planted the seeds for our center by establishing a sangha in New Mexico over 30 years ago!
Wanting the teachings of Dharma to reach as many people as possible, Khenchen Rinpoche has adapted his teaching methods to Western forms of communication. He has made appearances on television, been a guest on many radio programs, lectured extensively at colleges and universities, and spoken to the public through countless newspaper articles.
Khenchen Rinpoche spends a great deal of his time traveling in order to give teachings and lead retreats. He has established centers throughout the US and in Chile, and he frequently visits Europe, especially Germany and Austria, as well as Southeast Asia. To learn more about Khenchen Rinpoche click here.
Celebrating 20 years with LOVE and JOY!!!
Over 20 years ago a group of local devoted dharma practitioners supplicated HE Garchen Rinpoche with the request to establish a dharma center in Albuquerque. To our community’s great merit, he agreed and appointed Ven. Traga Rinpoche, then the resident lama of the Garchen Buddhist Institute, to fulfill the task.
Both lama and students worked hard to lay the foundation to build the new center, RigDzin Dharma, and that we are still here 20 years later bringing authentic Drikung Kagyu masters to our community is a testimony to their initial dedication and commitment!
A core group of Ven. Traga Rinpoche’s students continues to hold the light of dharma at our Center, reflecting Rinpoche’s great accomplishments as a dharma teacher and master. We never give up hope that one day he will return to Albuquerque and shower us with sublime dharma blessings.
Gathering Your Memories
In the spirit of celebration, community, and gratitude, RigDzin is seeking your memories, stories, and pictures of Ven. Traga Rinpoche and RigDzin’s Buddha Dharma activities and teachings over the years.
How have Ven. Traga Rinpoche and Rigdzin Dharma Center impacted your life and practice? How have the dharma teachings enriched your lives? Is there anything in particular that stands out for you? How have you changed?
Over 20 years ago a group of local devoted dharma practitioners supplicated HE Garchen Rinpoche with the request to establish a dharma center in Albuquerque. To our community’s great merit, he agreed and appointed Ven. Traga Rinpoche, then the resident lama of the Garchen Buddhist Institute, to fulfill the task.
Both lama and students worked hard to lay the foundation to build the new center, RigDzin Dharma, and that we are still here 20 years later bringing authentic Drikung Kagyu masters to our community is a testimony to their initial dedication and commitment!
A core group of Ven. Traga Rinpoche’s students continues to hold the light of dharma at our Center, reflecting Rinpoche’s great accomplishments as a dharma teacher and master. We never give up hope that one day he will return to Albuquerque and shower us with sublime dharma blessings.
Gathering Your Memories
In the spirit of celebration, community, and gratitude, RigDzin is seeking your memories, stories, and pictures of Ven. Traga Rinpoche and RigDzin’s Buddha Dharma activities and teachings over the years.
How have Ven. Traga Rinpoche and Rigdzin Dharma Center impacted your life and practice? How have the dharma teachings enriched your lives? Is there anything in particular that stands out for you? How have you changed?
In honor of our 20-year anniversary, please post your impressions and memories here on the RigDzin Memory Board.
Alternatively, you may copy and paste this URL into your browser to visit the memory board: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/sRD80zJ7 .
Check back often throughout the year to watch the Memory Board grow and read inspirational stories of spiritual growth facilitated by our precious Drikung Kagyu lamas.
May these memories energize our endeavor to uphold the Bodhisattva vow and help transform suffering for the benefit of all beings. Now more than ever in these degenerate times, and with Bodhicitta in our hearts, this is the task that is required of all sincere Buddhist practitioners.
Stay tuned for special events to celebrate RigDzin's birthday throughout 2025!
May all beings everywhere and without exception benefit!
Alternatively, you may copy and paste this URL into your browser to visit the memory board: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/sRD80zJ7 .
Check back often throughout the year to watch the Memory Board grow and read inspirational stories of spiritual growth facilitated by our precious Drikung Kagyu lamas.
May these memories energize our endeavor to uphold the Bodhisattva vow and help transform suffering for the benefit of all beings. Now more than ever in these degenerate times, and with Bodhicitta in our hearts, this is the task that is required of all sincere Buddhist practitioners.
Stay tuned for special events to celebrate RigDzin's birthday throughout 2025!
May all beings everywhere and without exception benefit!
New: Dharma Study Group
RigDzin Buddhist Center is now offering a Dharma Study group twice a month for all levels of practitioners.
The study group will meet in-person at the Center and on Zoom on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 1:00 PM, and discuss essential dharma topics based on recent teachings by visiting lamas. Bring writing materials, a willingness for honest self-reflection, and an open heart.
ZOOM ID: 774-643-3739
Password: 108
Please make sure to check RigDzin's Web site calendar for any unexpected cancellations.
Please join us!
May all beings benefit!
RigDzin Buddhist Center is now offering a Dharma Study group twice a month for all levels of practitioners.
The study group will meet in-person at the Center and on Zoom on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 1:00 PM, and discuss essential dharma topics based on recent teachings by visiting lamas. Bring writing materials, a willingness for honest self-reflection, and an open heart.
ZOOM ID: 774-643-3739
Password: 108
Please make sure to check RigDzin's Web site calendar for any unexpected cancellations.
Please join us!
May all beings benefit!
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We are continuously adding new content and examples of the profound wisdom and compassion from our teachers and center events. We invite you to join in and follow us!
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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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