2012 ~ Completed Schedule
Past Teachings by the Dzogchen Lineage Teachers
Teaching and Training on
The Buddha Path ~ The Way of True Happiness
History of Teachings Completed During 2012
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This archive page last updated: December 22, 2012
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Tue, January 3, 2012 through Wed, January 18, 2012 |
Oregon | The 2012 Dzogchen Winter Retreat and The Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation is excited to announce that this year's Dzogchen Winter Retreat will take place at the Dzogchen Retreat Center in Western Oregon. This year's retreat will be focused on the editing and practices of the 3rd edition of The Buddha Path by Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. By participating in the completion of this landmark practice text, you'll be helping countless beings for all time. The Buddha Path is a concise summary of all of Buddha's teachings in English. The second edition, first printed in 2004, includes Sutrayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana views and practices. It has been translated into several languages including Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. Dzogchen is often translated as “the great perfection,” but can also be translated as, “the great inclusion,” meaning that the Dzogchen tradition recognizes the necessity for perpetuating all of Buddha Shakyamuni's teachings. The 3rd Edition has been under development since the 2nd edition was released and includes many profound additions to make this text even more comprehensive than before. The two-week retreat will start at 3 pm on Tuesday, January 3rd and will conclude Wednesday, January 18th at 3 pm. There is an option to come for the first week only. We look forward to your participation! Contact |
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Saturday, May 12, 2012 through Saturday, May 19, 2012 |
Dzogchen Retreat Center, Oregon | 2012 Dzogchen Spring Retreat The 2012 Dzogchen Spring Retreat will be taught by Erik Jung, a monk and authorized Dharma Teacher under the guidance of Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. Erik, a lifelong Buddhist practitioner, has spent more than eight years studying closely with Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. He is a passionate and inspiring teacher in the Dzogchen Longchen Nyingthig Lineage of Mahayana Buddhism. The fee to attend this one-week residential retreat ranges from $250 to $500. The teachings are offered freely, with opportunities to engage in dana, the practice of generosity, for the support of the teacher. If you also plan to attend the 2012 Dzogchen Internship, then $100 of this retreat's fees can be credited toward your Internship fee! Find out more and Register Now! Contact Ani Dechok Tso, Spring Retreat Director Kerrie Bishop, Assistant Spring Retreat Director |
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May 25–28, 2012 |
Dzogchen Retreat Center, Oregon | 2012 Dzogchen Weekend Retreat Weekend Work Retreat at the DRC May 25–28, 2012 ~ Topic: Compassion Please join us at the Dzogchen Retreat Center for our program of four weekend retreats. You are encouraged to attend the entire weekend, but you may attend for as little as one day, or you may extend your stay beyond the scheduled dates. Spring and early summer are our busy season here at the DRC, and we need "all hands on deck" to get everything shipshape for the Internship and the many other retreats on our schedule this year. Everyone participating will be here as a volunteer. We're keeping the price of our weekend work retreats very affordable at only $20 per day plus optional dana to the teachers. Although most of your time will be invested in Dharma activities such as making progress on our many maintenance and improvement projects, you will also participate in group morning and evening sessions. There will also be one teaching session and Dharma discussion each Saturday and Sunday, led by one or more Bodhisattvas authorized to teach by Khen Rinpoche. The curriculum for the four weekend retreats is inspired by the Four Immeasurables. A beautiful little book with excerpts of teachings from the Dzogchen Lineage Masters about the Four Immeasurables will be available to help you deepen your contemplation during your retreat. RegisterFind out more and apply online: www.dzogchenlineage.org/weekendretreat ContactDzogchen Retreat Center
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June 1–3, 2012 |
Dzogchen Retreat Center, Oregon | 2012 Saga Dawa Weekend Retreat Weekend Buddha Path Editing Conference Retreat Please join us at the Dzogchen Retreat Center for three days of editing of The Buddha Path, 3rd Edition. This event is only open to those authorized to attend a previous Buddha Path editing conferences or retreats that included Buddha Path editing. This time we are doing simple Vajrayana style tsok puja. Not Drupchen. It is true if we do full tsok puja they need empowerment. i don't have time to do whole tsok puja so any Buddhist practitioners can come this time. June 2nd Tsok PujaWe will be holding a Vajrayana-style tsok puja on the evening of June 2nd. Please arrive by mid-afternoon. June 3rd Fire PujaWe will be holding a Vajrayana-style fire puja on the evening of June 3rd. Please arrive by mid-afternoon. ContactSpace is limited, so please RSVP and register now by contacting the event director. Orgyen Zangpo (Kunzang), Event Director
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June 4, 2012 |
Dzogchen Retreat Center, Oregon | 2012 SAGA DAWA DUCHEN CELEBRATIONEveryone Welcome to Help Celebrate
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June 22–25, 2012 |
Dzogchen Retreat Center, Oregon | 2012 Dzogchen Weekend Retreat Weekend Work Retreat at the DRC June 22–25, 2012 ~ Topic: Love Please join us at the Dzogchen Retreat Center for our program of four weekend retreats. You are encouraged to attend the entire weekend, but you may attend for as little as one day, or you may extend your stay beyond the scheduled dates. Spring and early summer are our busy season here at the DRC, and we need "all hands on deck" to get everything shipshape for the Internship and the many other retreats on our schedule this year. Everyone participating will be here as a volunteer. We're keeping the price of our weekend work retreats very affordable at only $20 per day plus optional dana to the teachers. Although most of your time will be invested in Dharma activities such as making progress on our many maintenance and improvement projects, you will also participate in group morning and evening sessions. There will also be one teaching session and Dharma discussion each Saturday and Sunday, led by one or more Bodhisattvas authorized to teach by Khen Rinpoche. The curriculum for the four weekend retreats is inspired by the Four Immeasurables. A beautiful little book with excerpts of teachings from the Dzogchen Lineage Masters about the Four Immeasurables will be available to help you deepen your contemplation during your retreat. RegisterFind out more and apply online: www.dzogchenlineage.org/weekendretreat ContactDzogchen Retreat Center
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Sunday, July 1, 2012 through Sunday, July 8, 2012 |
Dzogchen Retreat Center, Oregon | 2012 Dzogchen Summer Retreat The 2012 Dzogchen Summer Retreat will be taught by Hazlitt Krog, Upasaka Bodhisattva Pema Bhadra Dorje, authorized as Dharma Teacher of The Buddha Path by Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. An experienced teacher, Hazlitt recently spent 22 months traveling over 25,000 miles across North America offering over 320 Dharma teaching sessions in 31 states and provinces. Hazlitt is also a singer songwriter penning Dharma-inspired music. This retreat will feature extensive commentary on, and practice of, The Buddha Path. There will be many fun group activities including joyous singing and of playing musical instruments, hiking, swimming, as well as time for personal practice. The fee for an adult to attend this one-week residential retreat will be $500 which includes your utilities, room, and board. The teachings are offered freely, with opportunities to engage in dana, the practice of generosity, for the support of the teacher. If you also plan to attend the 2012 Dzogchen Internship, then $100 of this retreat's fees can be credited toward your Internship fee. Find out more and Register Now! Contact Rikkianne Cox, Summer Retreat Director Ani Dechok Tso, Assistant Summer Retreat Director Kerrie Bishop, Assistant Summer Retreat Director
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July 13–16, 2012 |
Dzogchen Retreat Center, Oregon | 2012 Dzogchen Weekend Retreat Weekend Work Retreat at the DRC Please join us at the Dzogchen Retreat Center for our program of four weekend retreats. You are encouraged to attend the entire weekend, but you may attend for as little as one day, or you may extend your stay beyond the scheduled dates. Spring and early summer are our busy season here at the DRC, and we need "all hands on deck" to get everything shipshape for the Internship and the many other retreats on our schedule this year. Everyone participating will be here as a volunteer. We're keeping the price of our weekend work retreats very affordable at only $20 per day plus optional dana to the teachers. Although most of your time will be invested in Dharma activities such as making progress on our many maintenance and improvement projects, you may also participate in group morning and evening sessions. There will also be the opportunity for you to engage in spontaneous Dharma discussions with Bodhisattvas who are authorized to teach by Khen Rinpoche. RegisterFind out more and apply online: www.dzogchenlineage.org/weekendretreat ContactDzogchen Retreat Center
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Sunday, May 20, 2012 through Saturday, July 21, 2012 |
Dzogchen Retreat Center, Oregon | 2012 Dzogchen Volunteer Days The summer weeks leading up to each Internship are our busy season here at the Dzogchen Retreat Center. Many Interns come early and other sangha members come home to the DRC to enjoy our wonderful weather and help with one or more of the many volunteer projects. The Volunteer Days are also a wonderful opportunity to engage in some personal practice in this sacred environment, receive some Dharma tutoring from some of the Bodhisattvas resident here, and generate a lot of merit by joyfully engaging in Dharma activities. The fees to participate are only $20 per day, $140 per week. Come for one day, a weekend, or a few weeks. Your special skills will be greatly appreciated, and if you think you don't have skills, we have plenty of projects where we can easily train you on the skills you'll need to help. All hands on deck! Contact |
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Saturday, July 21, 2012 through Friday, August 24, 2012 OR through Friday, October 26, 2012 |
Dzogchen Retreat Center, Oregon | 2012 Dzogchen Lineage Internship The fifth annual 2012 Dzogchen Lineage Internship Program is an intensive course of study and training in the view, meditation and conduct of Buddhist Sutras and Tantras. For full details and registration, please visit the There are two options this year. ONE MONTH OPTIONJuly 21 – August 24, 2012The first month of the Internship is also the 2012 Buddha Path Retreat (for Chinese and English Speakers) a multi-national gathering of the International students of Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. Attendees of the first month are recommended to have attended at least one seasonal retreat within the Dzogchen Lineage or be tutored by a graduate of a prior Internship who can help you prepare for the retreat. NOTE: For the retreat fees and other details that are specific to our Chinese speaking Sangha, please contact the Retreat Director for the 2012 Buddha Path Retreat (for Chinese and English Speakers), Tayuan Lee, at tayuanlee@hotmail.com. THREE MONTH OPTIONJuly 21 – October 26, 2012The full three-month program is intended only for internship graduates of prior Dzogchen Lineage Internships. This internship is intended for those who sincerely want to become Dzogchen Lineage teachers, benefit others, and realize wisdom and compassion in this lifetime. It is for students who have faith in the Dzogchen Lineage, and who understand that progress in Dharma, the root of happiness, requires comprehensive training and continuous diligence in the three techniques: learning, contemplation and meditation. For full details and registration, please visit the Contact Shannon Young, Internship Director
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Saturday, July 21, 2012 through Friday, August 24, 2012 |
Dzogchen Retreat Center, Oregon | 2012 Buddha Path Retreat The 2012 Buddha Path Retreat (for Chinese and English Speakers) a multi-national gathering of the International students of Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. Attendees of this retreat are recommended to have attended at least one seasonal retreat within the Dzogchen Lineage or be tutored in advance by a graduate of a prior Internship who can help you prepare for the retreat. More details about registration will be posted soon. Please contact the Retreat Director if you think you may like to attend. Contact
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Saturday, August 25, 2012 through Sunday, September 2, 2012 |
Dzogchen Retreat Center, Oregon | 2012 Padmasambhava Drupchen
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Saturday, October 27, 2012 |
Eugene, Oregon | 2012 Sangha Appreciation Event To commemorate the conclusion of the 5th Annual Dzogchen Lineage Internship and to celebrate the success of the Dzogchen Retreat Center USA, the Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation is very pleased to invite all Sangha members, friends, donors, and communities to the first annual 2012 Sangha Appreciation Reception. This is a precious opportunity to gather with sangha and His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Rinpoche for an evening of rejoicing in all of our virtuous Dharma activities and to find out about upcoming Dzogchen Lineage projects. Visit the Event site for more details and online registration Contact |
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Saturday, October 27 through Monday, November 5, 2012 |
Dzogchen Retreat Center, Oregon | 2012 Dzogchen Autumn Retreat The Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation is pleased to announce our annual Dzogchen Autumn Retreat under the guidance of His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. This week-long retreat will be held at the beautiful Dzogchen Retreat Center USA immediately after the 2012 Internship Program. This year presents an ideal opportunity to deepen your understanding and experience of the teachings of the Dzogchen Lineage. The 2012 Autumn Retreat will commence on Saturday, October 27th and conclude on Monday, November 5th . This year’s teaching and training will include in-depth and direct teachings on the sacred text The Buddha Path, the Buddhist fundamentals, and will include many practices including mantra recitation, reciting sacred text, visualizations, music making, light offerings, and food offerings. Visit the Autumn Retreat site for more details and online registration Contact |
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Friday, December 7, 2013 4:00 PM |
Eugene, OR | Buddhist Prophecy and Global ChangeAn evening with Buddhist master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche. Location University of Oregon Contact For more information on the event please contact: Dzogchen Buddha Foundation |
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Friday, December 21, 2013 3:00 PM |
Eugene, OR | Dzogchen Winter Solstice CelebrationJoin His Holiness Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche and the Sangha on December 21, 2012 for a very special celebration at the Dzogchen Retreat Center. While many people in the world are observing this date with anticipation or fear, we, as Buddhist practitioners, are gathering to create positive conditions for peace and joy. On December 21st we will celebrate the completion of the major text edits on the 3rd Edition of The Buddha Path. The evening's festivities will include a holiday-style feast and an opportunity to receive teachings and make virtuous aspirations. Don't miss this special opportunity to be with your Vajra Master and Sangha during a solstice day when the power of virtuous aspirations and practice are magnified many times over. Event Fee: $30 Registration Required Space is limited, so everyone must RSVP to attend. No exceptions. To RSVP, please email John Sullard, the event director and President of Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation. John Sullard
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