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News & Updates

The latest announcements regarding CGF centers and practice groups.

A bright rainbow pattern. A bright rainbow pattern.
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.

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.

Clearing of overburden and thinning trees.Clearing of overburden and thinning trees.
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.

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 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.

Fire burning the forest floor at Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling.
June 27, 2023

Rigdzin Ling Water Restoration Letter from Lama Padma Gyatso

Rigdzin Ling Water Restoration Letter from Lama Padma Gyatso

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.

Fire burning the forest floor at Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling.
June 27, 2023

Rigdzin Ling Restoration & Renewal

Rigdzin Ling Restoration & Renewal

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.

Two chiminea used for Riwo Sangchod practice at Chagdud Gonpa Ati Ling on a sunny day in Cazadero, California. Two chiminea used for Riwo Sangchod practice at Chagdud Gonpa Ati Ling on a sunny day in Cazadero, California.
November 15, 2021

Ati Ling Livestreaming Daily Practices Online

Ati Ling Livestreaming Daily Practices Online

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.

November 15, 2021

Ati Ling Livestreaming Daily Practices Online

Ati Ling Livestreaming Daily Practices Online

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.

December 23, 2020

The Meaning of Offering Membership

The Meaning of Offering Membership

Rinpoche established Chagdud Gonpa Foundation with its supporting membership to ensure the continuance of his legacy here in North America.

December 23, 2020

The Meaning of Offering Membership

The Meaning of Offering Membership

Rinpoche established Chagdud Gonpa Foundation with its supporting membership to ensure the continuance of his legacy here in North America.