January–June 2006 ~ Completed Schedule
By Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master
His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche
Teaching and Training on The Buddha Path
The Way of True Happiness
Record of Completed Teachings for the First Half of 2006
Please note that all events on this page are past.
For current events, please visit the Schedule
Page.
This archive page last updated: July 15, 2006
| Date/Time | City | Event | Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 to Wednesday, Jan 4, 2006 |
Julian, California (San Diego region) |
----------------PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT--------------- Dzogchen Retreat - Winter 2005Take a deeper dive into the Buddhadharma with Tibetan Meditation Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche Two retreat options: II. Partial Session For details, please visit: |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Saturday, 7:00 to |
Encinitas, California |
The Dawn of Awakening Location: If you'd like to help promote the Encinitas teachings, please download and print the poster. |
Sunday, 5:00 to |
Encinitas, California |
Secret Supernatural Power Dharma talk by Tibetan Meditation Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche Location: If you'd like to help promote the Encinitas teachings, please download and print the poster. |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Friday, 8:00 PM - |
Tucson, Arizona |
Thinking and Belief From wandering faith to endless doubt, all beings automatically and adamantly believe in their own thinking -- blindly professing beliefs in different religions, philosophies, politics, and cultural ideologies. Without understanding how thinking works, beings hold on to these beliefs whose contents constantly change, evolve, and decline. Knowing with certainty what is thinking, mind, and being, we no longer build sand castles of false hopes and fears at the edge of the seas of change. Location: Directions: East end of the Wild Oats Plaza on the South side of Speedway
between Country Club and Alvernon. View
map to The Providence Institute. |
Saturday, 7:00 PM - |
Tucson, Arizona |
The Nature of Mind is True Happiness Our thinking has a natural tendency to avoid suffering and seek happiness. If this natural tendency becomes vast and compassionate, it transforms into Bodhicitta, the mind of enlightenment. Tonight Khenpo Choga will address such fundamental life questions as, "Who am I?", "What is the nature of mind?" and introduce us to methods through which we can find true happiness in this very lifetime. In addition, Khenpo Choga will lead us in Buddhist chanting and meditation practices. Location: |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Sunday, Time TBA |
Big Island, Hawaii |
Teaching Location: To be announced (check back soon) |
Monday, Time TBA |
Big Island, Hawaii |
Fire Puja Location: To be announced (check back soon) |
Tuesday, Time TBA |
Big Island, Hawaii |
Fire Puja Location: To be announced (check back soon) |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Friday, 7:00 to |
Huntington Beach, California |
Thinking and Belief Location: Suggested Donation: $10-20, but no one turned away for lack of funds.
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Saturday, 6:00 to |
Huntington Beach, California |
The Nature of Mind is True Happiness Location: Map & Directions |
Sunday, Morning |
Los Angeles, California |
Morning Teaching Location: To be announced (check back soon) |
Sunday, 7:00 to |
North Hollywood, California |
Working With Fear Location: Map & Directions Admission & Teaching is FREE. |
Wednesday, 7:00 PM |
Orange, California |
Tibetan Teachings on the Experience of Dying Talks and practices will encompass teachings passed down from Tibetan Buddhist Masters, and are suitable for anyone interested. Sponsored by the Chapman University Sociology Dept.; Honors Program; and the Chapman University Shambhala Student Meditation Group and Chapman Chapter of Students for a Free Tibet Location: For more information, please contact: |
Thursday, Time TBA |
Boulder City, Nevada |
Celebrate Longchempa’s Anniversary
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Friday, 7:00 to |
Boulder City, Nevada |
Cultivating Bodhicitta, The Compassionate Enlightened Mind Location: |
Saturday, 7:00 to |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
Buddha Nature - The Path to True Happiness Receive direct oral transmissions of sacred Dharma texts from the 33rd lineage holder of the Great Perfection of Wisdom, His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, author of “The Buddha Path.” With over 35 years of intense Dharma training and the teachings of forty-two Buddhist masters, he is considered one of the foremost scholars of his generation. Continually practicing Dzogchen meditation with great diligence, he teaches Dharma and gives training in Dharma practice to thousands of students in more than 40 countries around the world. Because all sentient beings have the same goal of true happiness, anyone wishing to practice Buddhism may undertake this concise and powerful Dharma practice. You are welcome to attend this teaching session on “The Buddha Path.” Location: For more information, call Hunter, the temple coordinator, at 702-376-3779, or call Lohan School of Shaolin at 702-364-5875 |
Sunday, 6:00 to |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
Beyond Materialism and Nihilism The Lohan School of Shaolin For more information, call Hunter, the temple coordinator, at 702-376-3779, or call Lohan School of Shaolin at 702-364-5875 |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Saturday, 7:00 PM to |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
Fire Dog Fundraiser GET MORE INFO & BUY
TICKETS Proceeds benefit the Tickets are $30 per person, additional fees may apply. Location: |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Monday, Evening |
Marin City, California |
Travel Day |
Tuesday,
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Marin City, California |
Dharma Activities |
Wednesday, 7:00 to |
San Jose, California |
The Immeasurable Light of Certainty Location: For further information please call 408-981-0910. |
Thursday, 7:00 to |
San Jose, California |
Tibetan Meditation Practices for Spiritual Awakening Location: For further information please call 408-981-0910. |
Friday, 7:00 to |
San Anselmo, California |
Cultivating Bodhicitta, Location: Printable map to location |
Saturday, 6:00 PM - |
Webcast Originating from |
----------------REGISTRATION REQUIRED --------------- Global Webcast Dialog with Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche for Practitioners in Asia & North America Have your Dharma questions answered by an authentic meditation master of the Dzogchen Lineage. Join students from around the world as Khenpo Choga answers their questions. Due to the limited space for seating in the live audience in Marin City, and the limited number of simultaneous listeners on the Internet, registration is required. If you have registered, please visit the Broadcast page for details on how to connect.
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Sunday, 10:30 AM - |
Webcast Originating from |
---------------- REGISTRATION REQUIRED --------------- Global Webcast Dialog with Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche for Practitioners in Europe & North America Have your Dharma questions answered by an authentic meditation master of the Dzogchen Lineage. Join students from around the world as Khenpo Choga answers their questions. Due to the limited space for seating in the live audience in Marin City, and the limited number of simultaneous listeners on the Internet, registration is required. If you are registered, please visit the Broadcast page for details on how to connect. |
Sunday, 7:00 to |
Berkeley, California |
Tibetan Meditation Practices for Spiritual Awakening Location: There is a suggested donation of $20 to cover the expense of hosting the teaching but no one will be turned away for financial reasons. Teacher dana is also welcome. |
Monday,
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Marin City , California |
Dharma Activities Preparation for Dzogchen Spring Retreat. |
Tuesday,
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Marin City , California |
Dharma Activities Preparation for Dzogchen Spring Retreat. |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Wednesday, Evening |
Reno, Nevada |
Dharma Teaching |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Thursday, Evening |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
Dharma Teaching |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Sunday, 6:00 to |
Portland, Oregon |
Tibetan Practices for Spiritual Awakening Location: |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Monday, 7:00 to |
Salem, Oregon |
Boundless Compassion This special event will take place the day before the culimation of the Buddhist holiday of "Chotrul Du Chen." This holiday celebrates the anniversary of the final day (March 14) of 15 consecutive days during which Buddha Shakyamuni performed various public miracles in order to increase the faith and merit of his disciples. Location: Map & Directions |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Tuesday, 7:00 to |
Eugene, Oregon |
Buddha Nature & Reincarnation Location: Note: Space is limited, so please |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
| March 24 - March 26, 2006 |
Vienna, Austria |
Dzogchen City Retreat
(March 24 is our root teacher Khenchen Pense Rinpoche's anniversary.) More information, please contact: Dzogchen Shri Singha Buddhist Centre |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Monday,
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San Francisco Bay Area, California |
--------- PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT -------- Dzogchen Retreat - Spring 2006Guiding Buddha Path Teacher Instruction with Tibetan Meditation Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche From April 10 to 17, 2006 Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will lead the Dzogchen Spring Retreat near San Francisco, California. In-depth Dzogchen Lineage training will be given to students who want to deepen their practice and become eligible to apply to become a Guiding Buddha Path Teacher or Dharma Officer. Space is limited. Learn more about the retreat and apply now. |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Thursday, |
Las Vegas, |
Wisdom Training: The Ultimate Steps on the Noble Eightfold Path Location: Directions: |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Friday, Apr 21 |
Tuscon, |
--------- PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT -------- The Buddha Path ~ The Way of True Happiness Suggested donation is $35.00 Location: Seating is limited. Please pre-register by contacting Betsi: |
| Saturday & Sunday April 22 & 23 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM each day |
Tuscon, Arizona |
--------- PRE-REGISTRATION EVENT -------- Buddha Path City Retreat Weekend Recieve transmissions and teachings from the Great Perfection of Wisdom lineage holder Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, author of The Buddha Path - The Way of True Happiness, a concise compendium in the form of a practice manual of the entire vast range of teachings contained within of the Dzogchen Lineage of Buddhism. Suggested donation is $120 Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park Seating is limited. Please pre-register by contacting
Betsi: |
Monday & Tuesday |
Tucson, Arizona |
Peace Fire Puja Ceremony In cooperation with representatives of Navajo & Hopi Native American tribes. |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
| Wednesday, April 26, 2006 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
Tibetan Buddhist Practices for Spiritual Awakening Location: Suggested
Donation $20 For more information, contact Chris: |
| Thursday, April 27, 2006 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Santa Fe, New Mexico |
Five Positive Thinking Only Only Only Location: Suggested
Donation $20 For more information, contact Chris: |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
| Friday, April 28, 2006 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
San Antonio, Texas |
Introduction to The Buddha Path - The Way of True Happiness
"The Buddha Path" is a compendium of the teachings contained within the Dzogchen Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. This powerful practice book contains the secrets to obtain true happiness in life. This enlightening introductory lecture will present the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and meditation as adapted to the Western mind. |
| Saturday & Sunday April 29-30 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
San Antonio, Texas |
Dzogchen Texas Weekend Retreat with Khenpo Choga Rinpoche
Spend the weekend in the company of Khenpo Choga Rinpoche - one of the
most enlightening and entertaining teachers of Tibetan Buddhism. The
weekend will be spent on learning the different aspects of "The
Buddha Path - The Way of True Happiness." Location: Hotel Information: |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Monday, |
Houston, Texas |
Private Dharma teaching. |
Tuesday, |
Houston, Texas |
Private Dharma teaching. |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Wednesday, |
Louisville, |
Travel & Private Dharma Activities. |
Thursday, |
Louisville, |
Self-Arising Wisdom For more information contact: |
Friday, |
Louisville, |
Taking Refuge in Positive Thought For more information contact: |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Saturday, |
New York City |
The Buddha Path ~ The Way of True Happiness For more information, please send email to: |
Sunday, |
New York City |
Buddha Path City Retreat Sunday, May 7 - Monday, May 8 For more information, please send email to: |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Wednesday, |
TBA |
Dharma Activity Day |
Thursday, |
TBA |
Dharma Activity Day |
Friday, |
TBA |
Dharma Activity Day |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Saturday, 6:30 PM - |
Denver, Colorado |
The Buddha Path -- The Way of True Happiness A two-hour evening public Buddhist teaching on how to achieve true happiness. Location: Printer-friendly announcement page For more information on the Colorado teachings, please contact Ms. Heng Li by phone at 303-271-3830, or send an email. |
Sunday, 9:30 PM - |
Denver, Colorado |
Two-Day Urban Retreat, Intensive Teachings on The Buddha Path -- The Way of True Happiness Location: Printer-friendly announcement page For more information on the Colorado teachings, please contact Ms. Heng Li by phone at 303-271-3830, or send an email. |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Tuesday, 6:30 PM - |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
------ REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT ------ Uncovering the Essence of the 37-Practices of a Bodhisattva The 37-Practices of a Bodhisattva text was written in Tibetan by Ngolchu Thogme Rinpoche (1295-1369) on the Mahayana practice of following the path of a Bodhisattva and developing Bodhicitta in our heart and mind. We have the great opportunity to review these essential teachings and instructions with Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. The evening will begin with Preliminary and Bodhicitta Practices. Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will then provide brief commentary on the essence of the 37-Practices as translated in the Buddha Path Practice. For those attending ongoing teachings on the 37-Practices, this will provide a wonderful opportunity to gain understandings from a Dzogchen Master. We will have the opportunity to raise questions and clarify difficult portions of the verses. Location: Space is limited, so reservations are necessary. To reserve a space or for more information on Salt Lake City events, please contact Geoff Kaessner at 801-355-9676 or ptdorje108@yahoo.com Suggested donation is $32 per person. |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Wednesday, |
Boise, Idaho |
Private Dharma Activities
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Thursday, 7:00 PM - |
Boise, Idaho |
Overcoming Negative Emotions Through Mindfulness Location: This is a public teaching and everyone is welcome. There is a suggested donation per teaching of $25, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact Shelly King at 208-345-3032 or 208-284-3220 for more information on the Boise teachings. |
Friday, 7:00 PM -
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Boise, Idaho |
The Difference Between Impermanent Happiness and True Happiness Location: This is a public teaching and everyone is welcome. There is a suggested donation per teaching of $25, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact Shelly King at 208-345-3032 or 208-284-3220 for more information on the Boise teachings.
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| Date/Time | City | Event |
Saturday, 7:00 PM - |
Portland, Oregon |
The Way of True Happiness An intimate evening of profound teachings on Tibetan Buddhism. Location: For further information on Portland events, please contact Carrie Ure by calling 503-757-7060, or email carrieure@gmail.com |
Sunday, 4:00 PM - |
Portland, Oregon |
The Way of True Happiness An intimate afternoon of profound teachings on Tibetan Buddhism. Location: For further information on Portland events, please contact Carrie Ure by calling 503-757-7060, or email carrieure@gmail.com |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Monday, 7:00 PM - |
Seattle, Washington |
Dharma Celebration Location: This gathering is open to everyone. Please RSVP, and bring a food item to share. Musical instruments welcome. For more information on Seattle area events |
Tuesday, 7:00 PM - |
Seattle, Washington |
The Nature of Mind is True Happiness Location: For more information on Seattle area events |
Wednesday, 7:00 PM - |
Port Townsend, Washington | The Nature of Mind is True Happiness Location: For more information on Seattle area events |
Thursday, 7:00 PM - |
Whidbey Island, Washington | Thinking and Belief Location: For more information on Seattle area events |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Friday, Times vary each day, see details in the right column... |
Vancouver, BC, Canada | Introduction to The Buddha Path - "The Buddha Path" is a compendium of the teachings contained within the Dzogchen Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. This powerful practice book contains the secrets to obtain true happiness in life. These enlightening introductory lectures will present the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism and meditation as adapted to the Western mind. NOTE: Two of the Vancouver area teachings will be in English and one will be in Mandarin Chinese, details below. Location: Friday, May 26, 2006, 7:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, May 27, 2006, 2:00pm-7:00pm Sunday, May 28, 2006, 3:30pm-7:30pm Suggested Donation for each teaching is $20-30, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information on the Vancouver area teachings,
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| Date/Time | City | Event |
Monday, 7:00 PM - |
Bellingham, Washington | Introduction to The Buddha Path - Location: Directions: 360-676-8043 For more information on Seattle area events |
Tuesday, 5:00 PM - |
Bellevue, Washington | Public Dharma Teaching Location: For more information on Seattle area events |
Wednesday, 7:00 PM - |
Olympia, Washington | The Nature of Mind is True Happiness Location: Seating is limited, so please pre-register. To register or find out more information, please call Karl or Maya at 360-888-6321 or email info@yantramountainretreat.org |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Thursday, 7:00 PM |
Salem, Oregon | Unlock Your True Happiness and Understand Reincarnation Location: |
Friday,
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Portland, Oregon | Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Morning and afternoon committee brainstorming sessions for official members of the Foundation. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Annual Member Meeting; immediately followed by Board Meeting. Details of schedule, agenda, location and dial-in access to be posted on the DSSF-BOD Group. |
Saturday, 12:00 PM -
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Portland, Oregon | Portland Buddhist Festival Celebration and ceremony in rememberance of the birth of Buddha Shakyamuni and the first purification bath given to the infant Buddha by his mother Maya Devi in Lumbini. Location: For further information on Portland events, please contact Carrie Ure by calling 503-757-7060, or email carrieure@gmail.com |
Saturday, 6:00 PM -
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Portland, Oregon | The Way of True Happiness An intimate evening of profound teachings on Tibetan Buddhism. Location: For further information on Portland events, please contact Carrie Ure by calling 503-757-7060, or email carrieure@gmail.com |
Sunday, Time TBA |
Eugene, Oregon | Public Dharma Teaching Location: |
| Date/Time | City | Event |
Tuesday, 7:30 PM- 9:30 PM |
Singapore | Karma and Reincarnation of All Sentient Beings Teaching location (The Dharma Cakra Society) and contacts are the same as for the Dzogchen City Retreat, please scroll down for details. |
Friday, |
Singapore | ------ RETREAT REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 20 ------ Dzogchen City Retreat in Singapore 2006 his will be a 5-day, 4-night stay-in retreat (lodging provided). The retreat is scheduled to begin at 3:59 PM on Friday, June 23, 2006, and end at 11:59 AM (before Noon) on Tuesday, June 27, 2006. A fee of S$150 per participant is requested to help cover the organizer's expenses for food, lodging, facilities, Rinpoche's airfare, etc. The teachings themselves are given freely, but dana / donations may be given to the Vajra Master. Each day of the retreat will include extensive teachings from the Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen lineages of Buddhism. Emphasis will be placed on teachings related to the meditation practices contained in Khenpo Choga Rinpoche's text The Buddha Path. The schedule will also include Yoga, music, dancing, art, and other spontaneous Dharma activities. All are welcome to attend, including non-Buddhists, those new to Buddhism, and advanced Buddhist practitioners. Anyone can benefit from these precious teachings. You May Help Promote the Singapore Teachings by Downloading and Printing this PDF Poster (requires Adobe Reader) Teaching Location & Venue Sponsor: REGISTER BY JUNE 20 TO SECURE YOUR PLACE. To register,
sponsor and for more information, kindly contact the organizers: |
View Current Teaching Schedule
View Records of Past Teachings:
Jan–Dec 2005
Aug–Dec 2004
Apr–Jul 2004
Feb–Apr 2004
Sep–Dec 2003
Aug–Sep 2003
May–Jul 2003
Apr–Jun 2002
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