In 1988, a vast and splendid piece of land was acquired in Northern California and Chagdud Rinpoche named it Rigdzin Ling, "the abode of the Awakened State Holders", which became the seat of the Chagdud Gonpa Foundation. The place was consecrated by great ceremonies, numerous offerings and aspiration prayers.
In addition to providing public teachings and retreats, Rigzin Ling is home to Padma Publishing, and Tibetan Treasures. Padma Publishing is the editorial arm of the Foundation, which publishes sadanas (liturgies), translated books and a compilation of teachings that serve as meditation manuals. Tibetan Treasures, Chagdud Gonpa's store, distributes Padma Publishing books, other Dharma books and offers articles of practice.
Lama Padma will bestow empowerment for Red Tara from the terma cycle of Apong Terton.
Over three Sundays in September, Lama Chökyi Nyima (Richard Barron) teaches Bodhichitta Mind Training–Lojong, a complete Buddhist path structured into seven essential points. In-person and on Zoom.
Meditating on the form of Chenrezig purifies the effects of self-centeredness, confusion and negativity, and creates a connection with unconditional compassion.
