Hung Syllable surrounded by Vajra Guru Mantra.

Chagdud Gonpa Foundation

Buddhist retreat center—Tara House—on a sunny day at Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling.

A Timeless Tradition

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.

Upcoming Schedule

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tsoks & group practice

Wed
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Jun
25
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5:00 PM PST
Wed
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Jun
25
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5:00 pm

Red Vajrasattva New Moon

Red Vajrasattva New Moon

Vajrasattva meditation practice purifies the subtle mental and emotional habits that obscure our free, compassionate and open nature. Livestream and in-person.

Rigdzin Ling
Khadro Ling
Amrita
Ati Ling
Empowerment Required
Livestream
Fri
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Jul
4
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8AM PDT
Fri
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Jul
4
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8:00 am

Guru Rinpoche Tsok Feast

Guru Rinpoche Tsok Feast

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

Rigdzin Ling
Khadro Ling
Amrita
Ati Ling
Empowerment Required
Livestream
Fri
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Jul
4
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8:00AM PDT
Fri
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Jul
4
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8:00 am

Green Tara Tsok Feast

Green Tara Tsok Feast

Tsok will be offered using the "A Garland of Gems Granting All Wishes" sadhana. Empowerment is required for this short and beautiful practice.

Rigdzin Ling
Khadro Ling
Amrita
Ati Ling
Empowerment Required
Livestream
Thu
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Jul
10
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5:00PM PDT
Thu
,
Jul
10
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5:00 pm

Chenrezig Tsok Feast

Chenrezig Tsok Feast

Meditating on the form of Chenrezig purifies the effects of self-centeredness, confusion and negativity, and creates a connection with unconditional compassion.

Rigdzin Ling
Khadro Ling
Amrita
Ati Ling
Empowerment Required
Livestream
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events, Retreats & Programs

Lama Tsering Visits Rigdzin Ling

Lama Tsering Visits Rigdzin Ling

Friday
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July
18
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9:00 am
Fri
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Jul
18
Thu
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Jul
24
Fri
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Jul
18
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Friday
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July
18
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9:00 am
Friday
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Jul
18
Thursday
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Jul
24
Friday
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Jul
18
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Thursday
Jul
24
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9:00 am

Lama Tsering Everest visits Rigdzin Ling July 18 - July 24.

Lama Tsering Everest
Rigdzin Ling
Ati Ling
Amrita
Empowerment Required
Livestream
In-Person
Lama Tsering EverestLama Tsering Everest

Radical Teachings for Radical Times with Lama Tsering

Radical Teachings for Radical Times with Lama Tsering

Monday
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July
21
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6:30 pm
Mon
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Jul
21
Mon
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Jul
21
Mon
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Jul
21
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6:30PM PST
Monday
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July
21
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6:30 pm
Monday
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Jul
21
Monday
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Jul
21
Monday
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Jul
21
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Monday
Jul
21
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6:30 pm

Lama Tsering Everest will offer a public talk on Radical Teachings for Radical Times.

Lama Tsering Everest
Rigdzin Ling
Ati Ling
Amrita
Empowerment Required
Livestream
In-Person

News & Updates

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February 5, 2025
Statement of Inclusion and Nondiscrimination
Statement of Inclusion and Nondiscrimination

Chagdud Gonpa Foundation upholds the core tenet of Mahayana/Vajrayana Buddhism, that the basic nature of all living beings is pure wisdom-awareness.

May 18, 2023
Forestry Management Project News
Forestry Management Project News

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.

November 3, 2022
Rigdzin Ling Water Restoration Letter from Lama Padma Gyatso
Rigdzin Ling Water Restoration Letter from Lama Padma Gyatso

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.

November 3, 2022
Rigdzin Ling Restoration & Renewal Fund
Rigdzin Ling Water Restoration Letter from Lama Padma Gyatso

The Restoration Committee has begun working with conservationists and government agencies on repairs and for advice on the long-term restoration of the land.

December 28, 2021
Rigdzin Ling Restoration & Renewal Fund
Rigdzin Ling Restoration & Renewal

The Restoration Committee has begun working with conservationists and government agencies on repairs and for advice on the long-term restoration of the land.

Chagdud Gonpa Membership

An unbroken thread of generosity

Just as every grain of rice offered to the Buddha was essential for the Dharma to reach us, every offering made through the Membership Program is the interdependent link that will allow future generations to be touched with the radiance of the Buddha's teachings.

Learn About Membership
Lama Padma Gyatso spinning prayer wheels while walking around larger prayer wheels at Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling in Junction City, CA.

Rigdzin Ling Restoration & Renewal Fund

Rigdzin Ling Restoration & Renewal Fund

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.

Rigdzin Ling
Ati Ling
Odsal Ling
Khadro Ling

Butterlamp Offering

Butterlamp Offering

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.

Rigdzin Ling
Ati Ling
Odsal Ling
Khadro Ling

General Donation

General Donation

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.

Rigdzin Ling
Ati Ling
Odsal Ling
Khadro Ling

Become a Volunteer

The work/study program at Rig­dzin Ling serves as an opportunity for the swift purification of karma and accumu­lation of merit through the profound prac­tice of guru yoga.

Learn More
Dog watching volunteers working in the gardens.

Visit Rigdzin Ling

Located in the Trinity Alps of Northern California, Rigdzin Ling is the North American seat of Chagdud Gonpa Foundation. Our grounds are open for visitors during the day and we offer overnight accomodations.

More info
The Eight Great Stupas with mountains in the background at Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling in Junction City, CA.