Drikung US Monlam
This year the annual US Drikung Monlam (prayer ceremony) will be held in Chicago at the Ratnashri Center. More information will be forthcoming, including how to access the program online. There will not be any programs In-Person at DKC for this weekend (online only hosted by the Chicago Drikung Center.
Save the dates: Yogi Khenpo Tashi at DKC
Save the dates: Yogi Khenpo Tashi at DKC (More info on the way)
No programs this weekend
Dear sangha and friends,
We don’t have a program this weekend at DKC. See you soon.
Best wishes.
Spring at DKC
Sacred Tantric Lama Dances at DKC
There will also be an early morning ceremony to invoke the deities into the MASKS. With Khenchen Rangdol Rinpoche, Khenpo Choswang, Khenpo Tenzin, Ani Chodron along with sangha, friends and family welcome.
Stay tuned for more details if you would like to join IN-Person ONLY.
Lama Dances will begin at 10am and continue for several hours. At the conclusion of the dances, we will have a potluck lunch. SOON, you can also visit out blog page for more details. Part of the Lama Dances will be Live-Streamed on Facebook.
The Deer dances will be joined by a NEW traditional Buffalo Dance
We are excited to have several monastics joining us for these remarkable cultural dances along with our special programs for everyone’s enjoyment and for the benefit of all.
Grand Achi Puja & mantra accumulation
You may attend In-Person and Online.
Achi Chokyi Dolma multi-day puja (Grand Achi Puja) Led by Khenchen Rangdol Rinpoche along with Khenpo Choswang, Khenpo Tenzin, Lama Padma Rigzin and Ani Chodron
The monastics will recite the long Achi Puja which is only in Tibetan and everyone else can engage in the short Achi Dharma practice and accumulate Achi’s mantra for the benefit of oneself and others for the New Year.
Tentative schedule: Puja April 1st AFTERNOON starting at 3PM -7PM. Then will be day-long program 8AM to 5PM next 2 days.
Ends April 3rd.
Suggested retreat fee:
Grand Achi Puja April 1,2,3 (In-Person $40 or $15 per day)
Grand Achi Puja April 1,2,3 (ONLINE $30 for all or $15 per day
Chenrezig Empowerment & Mani Drubchen Retreat In-Person & Online
Dear friends,
We are pleased to offer a 3-Day Mani Drubchen Retreat here at DKC In-Person and Online participation.. During this retreat, the main practice and mantra is that of Chenrezig, the Buddha of Loving Kindness and Compassion. The Mani Drubchen Practice Retreat offers a rare and precious opportunity to receive powerful blessings through an authentic lineage. This Drubchen continues a tradition of practice maintained in Tibet for centuries.
You can find all the retreat details (click below), including how to register, about the practice and daily schedule.
REGISTRATION will be starting soon. More specific details will be finalized soon.
Tentative schedule:
Friday 9am Chenrezig Empowerment, afternoon session Mani Drupchen ends around 5pm.
Saturday 9am - 5pm Mani Drupchen (with lunch and tea breaks)
Sunday 9am - 5pm Mani Drupchen (with lunch and tea breaks)
We are pleased to have a special guest, Khenchen Rangdol Rinpoche, who will be accompanied by Khenpo Choswang, Khenpo Tenzin and Ani Chodron during this retreat.
Suggested retreat fee:
Chenrezig Empowerment March27 (In-Person $30)
Chenrezig Empowerment March 27 (ONLINE $15)
MANI retreat March 27,28,29 (In-Person $60 all or $20 per day
MANI retreat March 27,28,29 (ONLINE $30 for all or $15 per day)
FiveFold of Mahamudra: Ngondro class w/ Khenpo Tenzin & Ani Chodron
Dear students and Dharma friends,
This is a continuation of the new class for anyone who is interested in the Foundation practices, which begin with Ngondro on the Fivefold Path of Mahamudra. Students already engage in this practices as well as those who are uncertain are welcome to join to find out more.
For this session, Khenpo Tenzin will cover REFUGE practice. It will also be a refresher for anyone who is looking for that.
PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL BE AN EVENING SESSION.
The 5-Fold Path of Mudra offers step-by-step instructions and practice to progress along the Buddhist Path towards Enlightened Mind encompassing Bodhicitta, Wisdom, Compassion, Loving Kindness and progression in Meditative concentration and absorption. The curriculum includes all the practices of the traditional 3-Year Retreat. As started by Drupon Samten Rinpoche, we will follow the 3-Year Retreat “Home Study” approach. This means that you primarily continue in your place of residence, as your time permits between other commitments you may have with work and family. In accordance with His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgo Chetsang, we have flexibility as to the number of mantra accumulations for each practice during the “Home Study” program.
In engaging in these practices, one receives the blessings of the precious root and lineage lamas and gives us support to bring clarity and stability in our practices and in our minds.
Tibetan New Year at DKC
Join us for Tibetan New Year (Losar) prayers for the new year, followed by a potluck lunch and social gathering.
Chanting will include the practice of Dharma Protectors and White Dzambhala (Prosperity) for the Tibetan New Year of the Fire Horse.
On this special day, we will hang up new prayers flags outside and welcome in the New Year to bring more peace in the world.
Please join in person if you are in the area. Bring something to share for the potluck or bring your lunch if you are in a special diet.
Special program in San Diego (not at DKC)
Dear sangha and friends,
HE Drikung Terton Osal Dorje Rinpoche will be in San Diego for 2 days Dharma program Jan. 31st & Feb. 1st.
This special weekend program is organized by Drikung sangha at Vietnamese Federation of San Diego. Please find the registration and ticket details below. This program is IN-PERSON ONLY. Please use the contacts below if you have questions as this program is not being organized by DKC.
Rinpoche will be teaching in ENGLISH. There will also be Vietnamese translation available.
Thank you.
Giving Tuesday (Facebook & Beyond) (Copy)
How to donate to Drikung Kyobpa Choling on Giving Tuesday Dec. 2nd (and beyond)
visit our DKC donate web page (to see options for Zelle, Venmo, Paypal & more)
visit our Facebook Web page or Fundraiser started by Ani Chodron which is also on our Facebook web page
We thank you for your kindness and support.
Special Event: Amitayus Empowerment Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche at DKC
We are honored that Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche will bestow the Empowerment of Buddha Amitayus (The Buddha of Long Life) at Drikung Kyobpa Choling. Registration will be required for both IN-PERSON and Zoom (Online) attendance. Teachings given in English. We will have a separate Spanish Zoom language channel.
Tentative daily schedule: Dharma teaching and practices details to be updated
SUNDAY ONLY
10am to NOON Morning session Amitayus Empowerment
NOON - 2pm Lunch break (Potluck lunch)
2pm - 4pm Afternoon session: Amitayus Dharma practice, TSOK (food offering) and Kata offerings for Rinpoche at the conclusion of the program
Please bring something for the potluck lunch or you can bring your own lunch or got out to eat nearby. Thank you.
Restaurants /Food places in Escondido: El Pollo Loco, Panya Thai Kitchen, Bamboo House Chinese, FIRANGI (Indian), Arby’s, McDonalds, Jimbo’s, Sprouts,
Special Event: How to use Dharma in Daily Lives with Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche
We are very happy to announce an additional day of teachings with Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche at Drikung Kyobpa Choling.
Teachings given in English. We will have a separate Spanish Zoom language channel.
ALL SESSIONS ARE PACIFIC TIME (PT)
Morning: Bodhicitta Dharma teachings
Afternoon: Short Guru Yoga teachings and practice.
SATURDAY
10am to NOON Morning session Bodhicitta Dharma teachings
NOON - 2pm Lunch break (Potluck lunch)
2pm - 4pm Short Guru Yoga teachings and practice
Please bring something for the potluck lunch or you can bring your own lunch or got out to eat nearby. Thank you.
Restaurants /Food places in Escondido: El Pollo Loco, Panya Thai Kitchen, Bamboo House Chinese, FIRANGI (Indian), Arby’s, McDonalds, Jimbo’s, Sprouts,
Special Event: Mahamudra teachings: Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche at DKC
We are pleased to announce these precious Mahamudra teachings with Khenchen Gyaltshen Rinpoche at Drikung Kyobpa Choling. This weekend, Rinpoche will be teaching on ‘A Letter to Drakpa Dorje on the Stages of Mahamudra’ from Jigten Sumgon
Registration is required for both IN-PERSON and Zoom (Online) attendance. Teachings given in English. We will have a separate Spanish Zoom language channel.
ALL SESSIONS ARE PACIFIC TIME (PT)
Tentative daily schedule: Dharma teaching and practices details to be updated
10am to NOON Morning session Dharma teachings
NOON - 2pm Lunch break (Potluck lunch)
2pm - 4pm Afternoon session Dharma teachings
Please bring something for the potluck lunch or you can bring your own lunch or got out to eat nearby. Thanks.
Restaurants /Food places in Escondido: El Pollo Loco, Panya Thai Kitchen, Bamboo House Chinese, FIRANGI (Indian), Arby’s, McDonalds, Jimbo’s, Sprouts
