#Dudjom Ngondro

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"Karma Can Be Very Subtle and Tricky"

Karma Can Be Very Subtle and Tricky On the fifteenth day of the eleventh month of the Fire Tiger year—January 14, 1987—His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje turned to those closest to him and said: “Now I have completed everything. Every prayer that has been asked of me, I have fulfilled. Now I’m going to leave. Please be careful in the future to pay attention. Karma can be very subtle…

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“Mandala Offering” Dodging Squirrels on the Road to Enlightenment the #Dudjom #tersar #ngondroprogram #webcast teaching with #drubponpemarigdzin has been rescheduled to Thursday October 24th @ 5pm Pacific. Watch your email for the login information. Visit our website listed on our profile to learn about the #Ngondro Program #ngondroisalifelongpractice (at Dudjom Tersar Ngondro Program) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3kwm2qh0oN/?igshid=1jkqm3yodh7ir

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About Me

I began practicing Buddhism in 1994 in the Zen tradition and in 1999 at my Zen teacher’s advise, I began looking into Tibetan Buddhism to continue my spiritual path. During that year I went to India to look for a Tibetan lama without success. It wasn’t until 2001 that I found my first lamas, Thubten Phuntsok, and Khenpo Chime Tsering from whom I received meditation and ngondro instructions, and in 2003 I met my root guru, Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche at the Shambhala Center in New York City. Under his guidance I have completed ngondro practices in retreat, as well as the sadhanas for the three roots, of the Longchen Nyingthik lineage, also in retreat. I have also received teachings, empowerment and transmission and oral instructions from His Holiness Shenpen Dawa Rinpoche (of the two sons of HH Dudjom Rinpoche), as well as empowerments from HH Trulshik Rinpoche, HH Penor Rinpoche, HH Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche and HH Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche. 

As a part of Mangala Shri Bhuti, our spiritual community, I serve as a Student and Practice Representative or SPR, as a Lobpon (instructor) as well as leading online group practices, transcribing Rinpoche’s teachings and as a discussion leader at some of our programs at Pema Ösel, our center in Vermont, and as a chopon during some of the week-long practice intensives with Rinpoche.

Looking back at the twenty-three years that I have been practicing the dharma, and in particular the guidance and training that I have received from Rinpoche, I can see how this precious path, which is actually a way of life, has been a blessing and a source of inspiration in understanding myself, in breaking free from negative patterns, in instilling new positive ones, and in being of benefit to others not only in ordinary ways, but also in a lasting, meaningful way.

It is my hope to continue serving our sangha and those connected to me in anyway, as well as deepening my personal experience and practice through studies, service and retreat.

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The Profound Path of Guru Yoga

“Wether our teachers present in person are ordinary beings or emanations of Buddhas or Bodhisattvas, if we are able to pray to them considering them as the Buddha, there is absolutely no difference between them and the Buddha or Bodhisattva or yidam deity in person, because the source of blessings is devotion. So whichever profound practice we are undertaking, whether the generation phase or the…

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2024 Review

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re so grateful that the Vajrayana Foundation Dudjom Ngondro Program was your connection for Practice in 2024. 2024 Review The Annual Ngondro Retreat with Sam Bercholz offered teachings titled The View that Liberates All, drawing upon Kyabje Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche’s commentary, A Cascading Waterfall of Nectar. We received the blessing of the Dudjom Lingpa…

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Dudjom Study/Discussion Group

Private Monthly Ngondro Event for the Dudjom Ngondro Program Participants. Join the Dudjom Ngondro Study ~ Discussion Group with Stefan Graves and guest speakers based on  “A Commentary on the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche”. We are excited to present a new opportunity for the Dudjom Ngondro Program Participants. Beginning January 2025, we are starting a monthly Dudjom Ngondro…

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December Ngondro Schedule

Public Ngondro Teaching ~ FRRE AND OPEN TO ALL Part 2 of 5 of Longchenpa’s The Four-Themed Precious Garland with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche at Pema Osel Ling and YouTube Livestream. December 18th YouTube Streaming~~~> https://youtube.com/live/83uBJskFSt8If attending the teaching in person, please use Parking lot A! REVIEW PART 1:November 13th YouTube Streaming…

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The Three Supreme Methods

Whatever practices we do, whether the common ones of taking refuge and making prostrations, the various trainings in bodhichitta, the methods for purifying the defilements of body and speech, or the uncommon practices of the Secret Mantra (the visualization and recitation of Vajrasattva, guru yoga, or meditation on the yidam deity), all that we do — and this is very important—should be…

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Establishing a Strong Foundation

We begin this post today with an Excerpt from A Commentary on the Dudjom Tersar Ngondro  by  Lama Tharchin Rinpoche as an introduction to our first Dudjom Ngondro Study-Discussion Group for the Dudjom Ngondro Program Participants of the Vajrayana Foundation, which will be led by Stefan Graves. The first Study-Discussion Group will be on Wednesday, January 22nd @ 6pm on the Zoom platform..…

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Save the Date April 20th to Receive Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows

As part of the 2025 Annual Dudjom Ngondro Retreat, we offer and warmly invite you to join us for a special Refuge Ceremony and Bodhisattva Vows offered by Tulku Thadral Rinpoche on Tuesday, April 20, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific Time.  What is Refuge? In Tibetan Buddhism, the Ceremony of Refuge is a significant ritual where an individual formally takes refuge in the Three Jewels (or…

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Can You Share Some Testimonials from Previous Attendees for the Annual Ngondro Retreat?

Previous attendees of the Dudjom Ngondro retreat often highlight the transformative impact of the experience. Many describe feeling a deep sense of connection to the teachings and the sangha, which fosters a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants frequently mention the authenticity of the guidance provided by the lamas and the immersive nature of the retreat, which helps them deepen…

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What Is the Community Like at the Dudjom Annual Ngondro Retreat?

The community at the annual Ngondro retreat is known for being deeply supportive and spiritually enriching. Participants come together with a shared commitment to their practice, creating an atmosphere of mutual encouragement and growth. The retreat fosters a sense of belonging, as practitioners connect with others who share similar spiritual aspirations. You’ll find a mix of experienced…

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Longchenpa's The Four Themed Precious Garland (Part2)

Tulku Thadral Rinpoche will continue the teaching on Longchenpa’s The Four Themed Precious Garland (Part2) on January 15, 2025 @ 5pm. This teaching is part of the Monthly Ngondro Teaching hosted by Vajrayana Foundation and the Dudjom Ngondro Program and is FREE and OPEN TO ALL.   Join Rinpoche ​January 15th at the Pema Osel Ling Retreat Center or by YouTube Livestream using this link:…

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Dudjom Ngondro Study ~ Discussion Group

We are excited to present a new opportunity for the Dudjom Ngondro Program Participants. On January 12, 2025, we will begin our first  monthly Dudjom Ngondro Study ~ Discussion Group. The group will be led by Stefan Graves. The focus of the group will be to explore, investigate and refine our understanding of basic dharma in daily life and how building community can support our practice. Although…

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A Share: Taking up Practice in the Tradition of Dudjom

Sharing this testament from Charles Smith, who recently completed his Dudjom Tersar Ngondro.  We rejoice with you Charles on this great accomplishment!   Taking up Practice in the Tradition of Dudjom  

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Last of the November Free Open to the Public Dudjom Ngondro Events

This Sunday, November 17th @ 11am is the Zoom Livestream Questions and Answers with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche. This is the last event of the FREE November and OPEN to ALL events. Join others with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche in a very personal setting where you can interact directly with Rinpoche asking your question and receiving an answer directly from Rinpoche. Cy Kassoff will be translating for…