Chagdud Gonpa Foundation (CGF) is part of an international network of centers whose origin is Chagdud Gonpa in Tibet, a monastery founded in the 15th century. Established in 1983 by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, CGF offers teachings and meditation practices from the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism.
Precious Echoes Practice includes reading the Heart Sutra and the meditations of Concise Red Tara and Chenrezig. Precious Echoes Practice is open to everyone.
Amrita IN-PERSON and livestreamed - Meditating on the form of Chenrezig purifies the effects of self-centeredness, confusion and negativity.
His Eminence Chagdud Rinpoche tirelessly taught and propagated this particular Red Tara practice revealed by Apong Terton in the early 20th Century.
Rigdzin Ling sangha will be offering Guru Rinpoche tsok using the ‘Shower of Blessings’ sadhana by Mipham Rinpoche. No empowerment is required for this short an
Chenrezig embodies the compassion of all enlightened beings. Meditating on the form and reciting the mantra of Chenrezig refines away selfishness, confusion and negativity, connecting the practitioner to the nature of their own unbiased compassion.
A crew from the watershed center in hayfork, an environmental non-profit have begun working on fuels reduction and forestry management on the gonpa lands and will be here for another 2 weeks.
Amazingly, we have arrived at our destination! It has been almost a year since the fire destroyed the Rigdzin Ling water system and it has now been fully rebuilt.
The Restoration Committee has begun working with conservationists and government agencies on repairs and for advice on the long-term restoration of the land.
The Restoration Committee has begun working with conservationists and government agencies on repairs and for advice on the long-term restoration of the land.
Ati Ling is broadcasting its daily puja online via Youtube, on a private channel. For those who have received the relevant empowerments AND who have practised regularly with a Chagdud Gonpa sangha.
The Restoration Committee is dedicated to planning, funding, and organizing efforts to nurture and renew Rigdzin Ling immediately and for the next 100 years. We invite you to join and offer your donations.
By offering a butterlamp, you are making a symbolic offering of wisdom. Just as light dispels darkness, the lamp represents the removal of ignorance so that you and all beings can attain the wisdom of enlightened mind. Butterlamps are offered every day and on sacred days at several centers.
Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling is a non-profit organization that aims to maintain and propagate the Dharma. Your generous offering supports the conditions for the maintenance and expansion of Rigdzin Ling's facilities, infrastructure and sacred structures.
Audio teachings for people looking to learn more about Buddhism.
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Read selected interviews and articles from the past.
Sounds and sights to support your practice.
Practice texts and prayers used at CGF centers and practice groups.
