2009 ~ 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
History of Teachings Completed During 2009
Please note that all events on this page are past.
For the current Schedule click here.
This archive page last updated: January 4, 2010
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January 10-17, 2009 |
Oregon | 2009 Winter Retreat on The Dzogchen Preliminaries To be held Dzogchen Retreat Center USA in Oregon From Saturday, January 10th through Saturday, January 17th Registration in now open for the 6th annual Dzogchen Winter Retreat guided by H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. The retreat hosted by Dzogchen Samye Ling of Salt Lake City and will be held at the beautiful, secluded Dzogchen Retreat Center in Oregon. This year’s teachings will focus on the Ngöndro practice or the Outer Preliminaries of Dzogchen. This unique combination of teaching, study and practice will also be guided by recent graduate tutors of the first annual Dzogchen Internship Program. The swift and effective Dzogchen Preliminaries are essential for correctly understanding, experiencing and realizing one’s own nature which is Buddha—True Happiness. Seating is limited, so please read further details and apply now to reserve your space. |
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January 27, 2009 7:30 PM |
Marin County, California | The Four Noble Truths You are invited to a private teaching and Dharma discussion with Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. He will introduce his brother Dzogchen Geydak Rinpoche to those who have not had the opportunity to meet him. Khen Rinpoche has just concluded a six month Internship retreat with 43 of his students and is briefly passing through the Bay Area on his way to another teaching. The Bay Area teaching will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 7:30 PM at:
There is street parking nearby, but since the street is narrow, please be mindful about not blocking the street. Parking with your tires on the sidewalk is not recommended since the police may ticket you for that. Walk through the gate to the right of the garage. The entrance to the teaching room is on the back of the house on the ground floor. |
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Friday, January 30, 2009 7–9 PM |
Boulder City, NV | Dzogchen As A Path To World Peace 306 Sioux Court Suggested donation: $20. |
Saturday, January 31, 2009 1–4 PM |
Las Vegas, NV | Healing Mantras of the Dzogchen Lineage Lohan Temple Suggested donation: $20. Please help promote Nevada teachings by putting up posters: |
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Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, 2009 2-6 PM each day |
Carlsbad, CA | Mini Retreat with H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche This is a remarkable opportunity to receive teachings from an authentic Tibetan Master and lineage holder. We look forward to seeing you. Space is very limited, so reservations are required. Please reply to this email as soon as you can and we will reserve your space. |
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009 7:00 PM |
Orange, CA | Tibetan Wisdom, Modern Stress and the Shapes of Suffering It’s a common misunderstanding in today’s world that the demands of work and the busyness of every day life get in the way of pursuing peace of mind, serenity and a spiritual practice. On the contrary, work and everyday activities are an important way to practice mindfulness and to immediately put positive intention and diligence into practice for the benefit of oneself and others. Sponsored by the Chapman University Sociology Dept., the Honors Program, Dept. of Religious Studies, the Chapman University Shambhala Meditation Group, Associated Students. CHAPMAN UNIVERSTIY Donations are suggested.
For further information please contact: Please help promote the teaching at Chapman by putting up posters: |
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Friday, February 13, 2009 7:00-10:00 PM |
Los Angeles, CA | How do we know we have Buddha nature?” – Buddha taught that the nature of our minds is vast, pure, free, clear, and luminous. How is it, then, that the parking lot at Trader Joe's invariably reduces me to tears? Khen Rinpoche will show, irrefutably, that even in our most desperately neurotic moments, the nature of our minds is still Buddha. When we recognize this, we can better help ourselves and each other. You may attend one or both teachings, but it is recommended you attend both to get a more complete teaching. Suggested Donation is $15-35; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For further information please contact: Please help promote the teachings in LA by putting up posters: |
Saturday, February 14, 2009 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Los Angeles, CA | How do we know we have Buddha nature?” – Buddha taught that the nature of our minds is vast, pure, free, clear, and luminous. How is it, then, that the parking lot at Trader Joe's invariably reduces me to tears? Khen Rinpoche will show, irrefutably, that even in our most desperately neurotic moments, the nature of our minds is still Buddha. When we recognize this, we can better help ourselves and each other. Suggested Donation is $15-35; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For further information please contact: Please help promote the teachings in LA by putting up posters: |
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009 1:30 - 4:00 PM |
Honolulu, HI | Buddhism and Peace Professor Chanju Mun hosts Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche as he teaches on the theme of Buddhism and world peace from the Buddhist perspectives in general and the Tibetan Buddhist ones in particular. University of Hawaii at Manoa This lecture is open to students at the University, but not to the general public. For more information contact:
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Thursday, February 19, 2009 12 Noon - 1:30 PM |
Honolulu, HI | Spiritual Ecology Professor Les Sponsel hosts Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche as he teaches about his experience meditating in caves in Tibet and the phenomena of envronment in general as it is viewed from Buddhism. University of Hawaii at Manoa This lecture is open to students at the University, but not to the general public. For more information contact:
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Friday, February 20, 2009 6:00 - 8:00 PM |
Honolulu, HI | Finding True Happiness in Time of Crisis The Dzogchen Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism presents a Weekend Retreat in Honolulu Ancient Teaching-Modern Wisdom Buddhist Study Center Suggested donation is $20 per session or $50 for both days, but no one turned away for financial reasons. Help promote the teachings using this printable poster. For more information contact:
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Saturday, February 21, 2009 10:00 AM - 12 Noon & 2:00 - 4:00 PM |
Honolulu, HI | Finding True Happiness in Time of Crisis The Dzogchen Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism presents a Weekend Retreat in Honolulu Ancient Teaching-Modern Wisdom Buddhist Study Center Suggested donation is $20 per session or $50 for both days, but no one turned away for financial reasons. Help promote the teachings using this printable poster. For more information contact:
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Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
San Clemente, CA | Dzogchen City Retreat (Two-Days) Daily Schedule: Location: The teachings are free. There is a suggested donation, but no one turned away for financial reasons. For More Information Please Contact:
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Sunday, March 1, 2009 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
San Clemente, CA | Dzogchen City Retreat (Two-Days) Daily Schedule: Location: The teachings are free. There is a suggested donation, but no one turned away for financial reasons. For More Information Please Contact:
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009 6:00 - 8:00 PM |
Tucson, AZ | How Meditation Can Improve Your Work It’s a common misunderstanding in today’s world that work gets in the way of pursuing a spiritual practice. On the contrary, work is an important way to immediately put positive intention and diligence into practice for the benefit of oneself and others. Location: Get Map and Driving Directions Suggested Donation: $20 For More Information Please Contact:
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009 6:00 - 8:00 PM |
Phoenix, AZ | How Meditation Can Improve Your Work It’s a common misunderstanding in today’s world that work gets in the way of pursuing a spiritual practice. On the contrary, work is an important way to immediately put positive intention and diligence into practice for the benefit of oneself and others. Location: Get map and directions from www.urbanyogaphx.com Get map and directions from Google Maps Suggested Donation: $20 For More Information Please Contact:
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Thursday, March 5, 2009 7:00 - |
Sedona, AZ | How Meditation Can Improve Your Work It’s a common misunderstanding in today’s world that work gets in the way of pursuing a spiritual practice. On the contrary, work is an important way to immediately put positive intention and diligence into practice for the benefit of oneself and others. Location: Get Map and Driving Directions There is a suggested donation of $20, but no one turned away for financial reasons. For More Information Please Contact:
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Saturday, March 7, 2009 11:00 AM to |
Las Vegas, NV | Unity of Love and Compassion in Action: Day 1 of 2: Four Noble Truths and the Six Transcendental Perfections Location: Bring your own lunch. Afternoon snacks and tea will be provided. There is a suggested donation of $50 per day, but no one will be turned away for financial reasons. For More Information Please Contact:
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Sunday March 8, 2009 11:00 AM to |
Las Vegas, NV | Unity of Love and Compassion in Action: Day 2 of 2: Six Outer Mind Training and Six Inner Mind Training Practice Location: Bring your own lunch. Afternoon snacks and tea will be provided. There is a suggested donation of $50 per day, but no one will be turned away for financial reasons. For More Information Please Contact:
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Saturday, March 28 , 2009 2:00 PM to |
Salt Lake City, Utah | Dzogchen Buddhist World View We are pleased to announce the teachings of Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche in Salt Lake. Khenpo Choga Rinpoche is a Dzogchen Vajrayana Buddhist Master from the Dzogchen Monastery, Kham, Tibet. Teachings are in English. The teachings are open to anyone interested in exploring the teachings of Buddha from new students to advanced practitioners. Location: Bring your own lunch. Afternoon snacks and tea will be provided. There is a suggested donation, but no one will be turned away for financial reasons. For information please contact:
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Sunday March 29, 2009 2:00 PM to |
Salt Lake City, Utah | The Essentials of Buddha Dharma and Sangha We are pleased to announce the teachings of Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche in Salt Lake. Khenpo Choga Rinpoche is a Dzogchen Vajrayana Buddhist Master from the Dzogchen Monastery, Kham, Tibet. Teachings are in English. The teachings are open to anyone interested in exploring the teachings of Buddha from new students to advanced practitioners. Location: Bring your own lunch. Afternoon snacks and tea will be provided. There is a suggested donation, but no one will be turned away for financial reasons. For information please contact:
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Monday March 29, 2009 6:00 PM to |
Salt Lake City, Utah | The Words of My Perfect Teacher Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will teach on the outer preliminaries at this beautiful urban Vajrayana sanctuary. Location: There is a suggested donation, but no one will be turned away for financial reasons. For information please contact:
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Friday, April 3, 2009 7:00 PM |
Boise, ID | Your Thinking is the Path Your single present moment thinking is powerful. It is the cause of your happiness and suffering. Your thinking is also the condition of others’ happiness and suffering. Why then waste another moment being unhappy and waiting to practice? Join Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche for a lively discussion about how we can increase happiness while decreasing suffering in every single moment of our daily lives. Suggested Donation $30 3 Shapes Aikido For more information, contact Sean Young: |
Saturday, April 4, 2009 |
Boise, ID | Urban Retreat and Buddha Path Editing Guess what, you don’t have to change your identity, sell everything you own, and live in a trailer down by the river to practice the Dharma. Instead you can get together here in the city with Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche and the local sangha for a weekend of teachings, group discussion, and editing on the next edition of the English practice text, The Buddha Path. Time and Location: TBD Contact Sean Young if you are interested in participating. |
Sunday, April 5, 2009 |
Boise, ID | Urban Retreat and Buddha Path Editing Time and Location: TBD Contact Sean Young if you are interested in participating. |
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009 7:00 PM |
San Jose, CA | Introducing the New Chinese Buddha Path This will be a special teaching for the Chinese-speaking community. All are welcome to attend, but most of the teaching and discussion will be in Mandarin. Suggested donation to the teacher Location: For more information, contact Angela Chen: |
Thursday, April 9, 2009 7:00 PM |
San Anselmo, CA | An Evening Teaching and Dharma Discussion with Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche Join us for an intimate evening Dharma discussion with Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, an authentic Dzogchen meditation master and scholar, born and trained in Dzogchen, Tibet. This will be a wide ranging discussion driven by the audience's questions. Khen Rinpoche is known for his remarkable insight, wisdom, and skillful means when answering his audience. Bring your Dharma and life questions. There is a suggested donation to the teacher, but no one turned away for lack of funds. Location: For more information, contact Hazlitt Krog: |
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Friday, |
Portland, Oregon | Your Thinking is Your Path— Your present moment thinking is very powerful. It is the path to your next moment's thinking. Are you going somewhere you want to go? Join us for this evening teaching by Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. There is a suggested donation of $20, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Location: For more information, contact: |
Saturday, |
Portland, Oregon | Five Positive Thinkings— Learn how to choose a path that benefits you and others. Find a true friend by getting to know your thinking! Join us for this extended teaching with two teaching sessions by Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. There is a suggested donation of $40, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Location: For more information, contact: |
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Portland, Oregon | Morning Teaching This will be a special Tibetan Language teaching for the Tibetan Community. Location: For more information, contact: |
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Saturday, April 11 through Saturday, April 18, 2009 |
Oregon | Dzogchen Spring Retreat 2009 Please visit the Dzogchen Spring Retreat announcement and find links to all the details and online registration form. |
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April 30, 2009 7:00PM |
Moscow, Russia | Public Lecture Teaching Topic: Location: For more information please contact: |
May 1, 2009 |
Moscow, Russia | Russian Retreat Teaching Topic:
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Friday, May 15, 2009 and Saturday, May 16, 2009 |
Manhattan, New York City | Medicine Buddha Teachings and Practice Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will teach on how we engage in Medicine Buddha practice in order to attain states of mental and physical health or balance, not merely for our own benefit, but for the benefit of others as well. Location: There is a suggested donation: Friday only $30, or both Friday and Saturday $80, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information: phone 201-796-7253, email NYWorkshops@gmail.com |
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Friday, May 22, 2009 |
Eugene, Oregon | How to Meditate On True Happiness Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will give this evening teaching in Eugene. Note the new starting time at 7:00 PM. Location: For more information please contact: |
All day and night on Saturday, May 23, 2009 and All day and night on Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
Oregon | Spring Cleaning at the DRC We sincerely request that you please come to the Dzogchen Retreat Center this weekend (this Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24). Khen Rinpoche will be giving precious Dharma teachings and practices each morning or evening. During the days we need your help with our Spring cleaning of the property to prepare it for upcoming retreats. You don't need any special skills, just a willingness to pitch-in on a variety of tasks with our guidance. If you have particular skills you can offer, please let us know and we may be able to find a special project for you. May and June are the most beautiful months here at the retreat center with the meadows filled with millions of flowers blossoming and filling the air with fragrance, lush growth of fresh green vegetation everywhere, the creeks, ponds and river all flowing high and thousands of birds and animals talking and singing. The weather report for this weekend sounds ideal with sunny skies, daytime highs in the low-70°s and nighttime lows in the high-40°s. Meals, tent camping, and showers will all be free for volunteers this weekend. Please bring your own sleeping bag and tent if you plan to spend a night or two. You can also commute in for one or both days. We're only a 45-minute drive on paved roads from Eugene. Please reply to this message to RSVP about if you are coming to the Spring Cleaning on Saturday and/or Sunday so that we can plan how much food to prepare and so that we can send you driving directions if you need them. Location: This event is free. For more information and to RSVP:
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Friday, May 29, 2009 |
Seattle, Washington | Making Friends With Adversity: An Introductory Evening of Teachings on “The Buddha Path” Difficult situations in life bring forth anger, fear, and attachment, yet instead of being overwhelming these conditions can deepen our self-purifying practices. In this talk Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will discuss practical Buddhist logic and methods of decreasing ones own negative thinking, and increasing the depth of ones compassion, patience, and faith. Location: There is a suggested donation of $30, but no one will be turned away for financial reasons. For more information contact: |
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Saturday, May 30, 2009 |
Port Townsend, Washington | Buddha's Birthday Celebration! Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will give a four hour teaching which will include a Ceremonial Washing of the Buddha. Buddhists of all sects and lineages, people with a desire for World Peace, and those interested in a teaching on how to increase positive thinking are all welcome to participate. Suggested Donation is $15 to $35, but no one will be turned away for financial reasons. For more information please contact: |
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Sunday, May 31, 2009 |
Bellingham, Washington | Maintaining Positive Thinking Tibetan Meditation Master H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche comes to Bellingham for one morning of teaching on how to maintain positive thinking on the path to enlightenment. Difficult situations in life bring forth anger, fear, and attachment. These conditions can deepen our practice rather than overwhelming us. In this talk, Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will discuss practical Buddhist logic and methods of decreasing one’s own negative thinking, and of increasing the depth of ones compassion, patience and faith. Location: Suggested donation is $20, but no one will be turned away for financial reasons. Please arrive 15 minutes early or call ahead if you would like to do service for this event. Limited seating, please RSVP. To arrange reservations or for more information contact: |
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Sunday, May 31, 2009 |
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada | True Happiness in Challenging Times We are always looking for happiness, but may find it particularly difficult in challenging times. In fact, all our happiness is the result of our good thinking and good intentions. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will explain here what is true happiness and teaches us how to attain happiness even in difficult times. Location: This teaching event is free, but donations are welcome and helpful. For more information contact: |
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Monday, June 1, 2009 |
Seattle, Washington | Informal Teaching on Mercer Island Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will be returning through Seattle and will offer an informal teaching at a student's home on Mercer Island, at 7:30 PM. |
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009 7:00 PM |
Portland, Oregon | Tea Ceremony and Dinner Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will be in Portland for this tea ceremony and dinner hosted by Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya. Everyone is welcome, but those who wish to attend must RSVP in advance. Location: To RSVP please contact: |
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Saturday, June 6 through Saturday, June 27, 2009 |
Oregon | Dzogchen Summer Retreat 2009 Please visit the Dzogchen Summer Retreat announcement and find links to all the details and online registration form. |
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Saturday, June 20, 2009 through Saturday, June 27, 2009 |
Oregon | Work Retreat Week during the Dzogchen Summer Retreat 2009 Everyone is welcome to attend this week of joyous work practice at the Dzogchen Retreat Center USA. There will be group practice sessions each morning and evening with a high possibiltiy for some spontaneous teachings by Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. There will be work sessions with breaks between about 10 AM and 7 PM each day. The retreat fees during this week is only $20 per day. You can attend for one or up to seven days. Please visit the Dzogchen Summer Retreat announcement to find links to all the details and online registration form. Please also send an email if you plan to attend to: |
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June 28-September 28, 2009 |
Oregon | A Three-Month Intensive Private Dharma Training Retreat at the Dzogchen Retreat Center USA From June 28 through September 28, 2009 The Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation is pleased to announce the Dzogchen Lineage Internship 2009. This retreat will be a three-month program beginning on June 28, 2009 and concluding on September 28, 2009. New interns should plan to attend the entire three months. Please visit the Dzogchen Lineage Internship Overview to find links to all the details and online registration form. |
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Final dates: Thursday, September 10, 2009 (at 4:00 PM) through
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Oregon | Dzogchen Buddha Path Retreat in America 2009 All sessions will be taught by His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche in Mandarin Chinese. Read the Retreat Announcement in English. Read the Retreat Announcement in Chinese. Fill out the Online Registation Form. Please Contact |
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Sunday, October 11, 2009 |
Las Vegas, Nevada | Buddhism in Your Daily Life: A public teaching with Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. Presented by the Dzogchen Bodhi Temple of Las Vegas. Location: Suggested Donation: $20 For further information please contact: |
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October 16-18, 2009 |
Oregon | Weekend Dharma Retreat for Tibetans Guided by H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. |
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Sunday, October 25 through Sunday, November 1, 2009 |
Oregon | 2009 Autumn Retreat Registration in now open for the 3rd annual Dzogchen Autumn Retreat guided by H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. The retreat hosted by Dzogchen Shri Singha Idaho will be held at the beautiful, secluded Dzogchen Retreat Center in western Oregon. This year’s teachings will focus on Phowa, or “Transference of Consciousness” and will be the second time Rinpoche has taught extensively on Phowa in America. The teachings will also encompass the pith instructions found in The Buddha Path. These profound methods help one to eradicate negative thinking, and increase positive thinking through the understanding, experiencing, and realizing of one’s own nature which is true happiness, or vast awakening. Seating is limited, so please read further details and apply now to reserve your space. |
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Friday, |
Port Townsend, Washington | Advanced Techniques in Tibetan Meditation Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will teach on “The Buddha Path” including advanced meditation techniques, clear thinking and the power of Positive Intention. The Swiftest Means to Attain Enlightenment in a Single Lifetime. Location Suggested donation for Friday Evening: $20 Limited Seating. For reservations or more information, contact DrimedDorje@gmail.com or call 360-385-1219. SPECIAL NOTE: We will be holding Special "Refuge" Classes several times each week until Khenpo arrives. Please call 360-385-1219 for reservations, times and more information. We will also be forming special activity committees to prepare for Khenpo's arrival. If you would like to participate in any way, donations or service, please call 360-385-1219 to join in.
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Saturday, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM |
Port Townsend, Washington | Single Present Moment Thinking and the Preciousness of Taking Refuge Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will teach on Single Present Moment Thinking and the Preciousness of Taking Refuge with a qualified Master of an unbroken Lineage. Khenpo will also give “Refuge” to those who are ready. Suggested donation for Saturday: $25 Location Limited Seating. For reservations or more information, contact DrimedDorje@gmail.com or call 360-385-1219.
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Edmonds, Washington | Heart Essence of the Buddha’s Teachings While the Buddhist teachings and practices are philosophically vast and profound, the heart essence of those teachings are simple, common sense, prescriptions for living a healthy and meaningful human life. Like a skillful physician, Khenpo Choga Rinpoche transmits these teachings with clarity, compassion, and humor, and invites you to embark upon the journey of mastering your own self-healing wisdom power. There is a suggested donation, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please RSVP if you know you are attending. Location Contact
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Portland, Oregon | Bodhicitta Khenpo Choga Rinpoche will teach two sessions on Bodhicitta. There is a suggested donation, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. However, you must arrive by 3:00 PM to participate and the seating is limited, so reservations are required. Location Contact
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Monday, |
Boise, Idaho | Buddhist Principles: An Open Discussion If you’ve ever wanted to know how karma works or how to work directly with negative emotions, now is your chance to find out. Tonight, Khenpo will join the local Sangha for Buddha Path practice and a group discussion of important Buddhist principles. Location Suggested Donation: $25 PARKING: The 3 Shapes Aikido dojo is located in a residential area and there can be no parking on 10th St. between Sherman & Alturas. Visitors should use the private dirt parking lot at Longfellow Grade School on the corner of 10th & Sherman. Contact
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Tuesday, |
Boise, Idaho | The Six Perfections in Daily Life “Emptiness of which compassion is the very essence The vast and entire path of the Bodhisattva teachings, including the Six Transcendent Perfections, could be summarized as "emptiness of which compassion is the very essence." The swiftest way to realize this unity of emptiness and compassion is to practice the Six Perfections of generosity, discipline, patience, diligence, meditation, and wisdom in every moment. Tonight, Khenpo will discuss how to apply, practice, and realize the six perfections in every action of daily life. Location Suggested Donation: $25 PARKING: The 3 Shapes Aikido dojo is located in a residential area and there can be no parking on 10th St. between Sherman & Alturas. Visitors should use the private dirt parking lot at Longfellow Grade School on the corner of 10th & Sherman. Contact
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Saturday, |
Las Vegas, Nevada | Timeless Wisdom The Dzogchen Bodhi Temple of Las Vegas is pleased to invite you to an evening teaching with His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. This will take place the evening prior to the Urban Winter Retreat. All are welcome to attend. Khenpo Choga always expounds teachings that will definitely have the greatest benefit for all those in attendance, and all questions are welcome during the Q&A session. There is a suggested donation, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Donations will support the nonprofit Dzgochen Shri Singha Foundation USA. Location: Contact:
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Sunday, |
Las Vegas, Nevada | 2009 Urban Winter Retreat The Dzogchen Bodhi Temple of Las Vegas is pleased to invite you to an Urban Winter Retreat with His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche at the Greek Isles Hotel. The subject of this year’s Retreat will be a teaching on the Heart Sutra (Prajna Paramita). There will also be a Tara Empowerment. The fee for the week-long retreat is only $150 per person for adults with a discounted rate of $100 for youth and seniors. This price does not include accomodations or food. Online registration is now open. Please Click Here to visit the Winter Retreat information and registration site. Location: Contact: |
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