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 November events!
Our center Dharma practices are now available in-person and online on Zoom. All are welcome. (All meeting times are Mountain Standard Time)
November 4th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
November 5th, Wednesday Evening 6:00-7:15 PM
White Tara practice
November 6th, Thursday Evening w Khenpo Tsultrim
6:00-7 PM 20th Anniversary Pot Luck
7:00- 8PM Dharma Discussion Group
November 7th, Friday Evening w Khenpo Tsultrim
6:300-8:30 PM Public Dharma Talk
"This Precious Human Life"
November 8th, Saturday w Khenpo Tsultrim
10-12 Noon: Green Tara empowerment
2-4:30 PM Tara teaching
November 9th, Sunday w Khenpo Tsultrim
10-12 Noon: Tara
2-4:30 PM Tara teaching
November 11th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Commemorating Lhabab Duchen
"Marking Buddha's descent from the god realm"
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
Nagarjuna Dedication Prayer
November 18th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
November 20th, Thursday Evening 6:00-7:00 PM
Smoke Offering and White Dzambhala practice
November 22nd, Saturday Morning, 10 AM - 12 Noon
Meditation practice 10-10:30 AM
Medicine Buddha practice 11-12 Noon
November 23rd, Sunday 1 PM
Dharma Discussion Group
Discuss Khenchen Rinpoche's teachings & explore Dharma topics for practice
November 25th, 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)
November 4th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
November 5th, Wednesday Evening 6:00-7:15 PM
White Tara practice
November 6th, Thursday Evening w Khenpo Tsultrim
6:00-7 PM 20th Anniversary Pot Luck
7:00- 8PM Dharma Discussion Group
November 7th, Friday Evening w Khenpo Tsultrim
6:300-8:30 PM Public Dharma Talk
"This Precious Human Life"
November 8th, Saturday w Khenpo Tsultrim
10-12 Noon: Green Tara empowerment
2-4:30 PM Tara teaching
November 9th, Sunday w Khenpo Tsultrim
10-12 Noon: Tara
2-4:30 PM Tara teaching
November 11th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Commemorating Lhabab Duchen
"Marking Buddha's descent from the god realm"
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
Nagarjuna Dedication Prayer
November 18th, Tuesday Evening 6:00-6:45 PM
Calm Abiding Meditation practice
November 20th, Thursday Evening 6:00-7:00 PM
Smoke Offering and White Dzambhala practice
November 22nd, Saturday Morning, 10 AM - 12 Noon
Meditation practice 10-10:30 AM
Medicine Buddha practice 11-12 Noon
November 23rd, Sunday 1 PM
Dharma Discussion Group
Discuss Khenchen Rinpoche's teachings & explore Dharma topics for practice
November 25th, 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.
A Message from H.H. Drikung Kyabgon
To benefit all sentient beings, His Holiness (HH) Drikung Kyabgön Thinlé Lhundup (HH Chetstang Rinpoche), along with eight other retreatants, entered into a three-year, 45-day retreat, on Chökor Düchen, July 28th, at Sumthrang, the historical seat of Kyobpa Jigten Sumgön’s heart-son Nyö Gyelwa Lhanangpa.
Before his entry into the retreat, His Holiness sent an important letter, addressed to “All Holders of the Glorious Drikung Kagyu Lineage.” Drikung centers were asked to share this message with sangha members. His very salient message to the worldwide sangha reads:
Before his entry into the retreat, His Holiness sent an important letter, addressed to “All Holders of the Glorious Drikung Kagyu Lineage.” Drikung centers were asked to share this message with sangha members. His very salient message to the worldwide sangha reads:
“One should not be occupied with mere virtuous actions of body and speech such as the
accumulation of prostrations, circumambulations of stupas, mantra recitations and so forth.
Rather, the essential core of Dharma is to realize the ultimate meaning of mind through
thorough practice, to taste that flavor, and to stabilize it in the mindstream, accustoming
oneself to it, so that one's daily life becomes endowed with the Dharma."
accumulation of prostrations, circumambulations of stupas, mantra recitations and so forth.
Rather, the essential core of Dharma is to realize the ultimate meaning of mind through
thorough practice, to taste that flavor, and to stabilize it in the mindstream, accustoming
oneself to it, so that one's daily life becomes endowed with the Dharma."
To read and download a copy of His Holiness' letter CLICK HERE.
HH Chetstang Rinpoche is the beacon of wisdom and compassion for the Drikung Kagyu lineage. What's truly remarkable about HH Chetstang Rinpoche entering into a three-year retreat is that he is doing it in his 80th year on Earth! Let's use his example as inspiration and support his efforts to cultivate Bodhicitta by doing so ourselves, on our own cushions, chairs, gardens or wherever you may practice, and dedicate the merit to all sentient beings without exception!
Emaho!
HH Chetstang Rinpoche is the beacon of wisdom and compassion for the Drikung Kagyu lineage. What's truly remarkable about HH Chetstang Rinpoche entering into a three-year retreat is that he is doing it in his 80th year on Earth! Let's use his example as inspiration and support his efforts to cultivate Bodhicitta by doing so ourselves, on our own cushions, chairs, gardens or wherever you may practice, and dedicate the merit to all sentient beings without exception!
Emaho!
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 group discussion is facilitated by Kandy Phan, a long time sangha member adept in his knowledge of Dharma.
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 group discussion is facilitated by Kandy Phan, a long time sangha member adept in his knowledge of Dharma.
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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Check out our new Instagram site! The Buddha Dharma is alive and well on our Facebook, Instagram and YouTube pages.
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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