Kunzang Nyima Vajrsattva

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Vajrasattva, the principal figure in our statue garden, is the main deity for purification in Vajrayana Buddhism and also has a special connection with Tashi Choling, through the blessings and instructions of our founder, Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche. By connecting with this deity, we can easily purify negative emotions, actions, and habits that hold us back from expressing the innate good qualities of our Buddha nature.

This brief but profound Vajrasattva practice was revealed by Kunzang Nyima, an important treasure revealer of the 20th century, at the special request of Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche. Occurring every other Sunday, the practice is offered online and also in-person at the temple when possible. All are welcome to attend.
Please check our calendar for the schedule.

Tröma Nagmo

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New Moon, the 30th day of the lunar calendar.

The practice of the black dakini, Tröma Nagmo, is considered a pinnacle among the Vajrayana practices and, if undertaken with diligence, ensures a quick path to liberation. Considered the innermost secret aspect of the dakini essence, Tröma embodies the wrathfully compassionate nature of primordial wisdom. Either the concise or extensive practice is performed. Please check our calendar for the next Tröma Nagmo tsog.

Dakini Day

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25th day of the lunar calendar

Dakini Day is one of the two main monthly rituals. On that day we perform Khandro Tuk Tig, or Heart Drop of the Dakini, a practice of Yeshe Tsogyal, Guru Rinpoche’s primordial wisdom consort. The practice is a treasure revelation or terma of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche and supports the development of primordial wisdom. Please check our calendar for the next Dakini Day tsog.

Guru Rinpoche Day

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10th day of the lunar calendar

Guru Rinpoche Day is one of the two main monthly rituals within Vajrayana Buddhism. Guru Rinpoche, or Padmasambhava, brought Buddhism from India to Tibet in the 8th century. The practice we engage in at Tashi Choling, the Heart Essence of the Lake-Born Vajra, is a mind treasure or terma of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche; its primary focus is guru devotion. Please check our calendar for the next Guru Rinpoche Day tsog.

Amitabha Puja

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15th day of the lunar calendar/Full Moon

Amitabha, the Buddha of Limitless Light, presides over Dewachen, the western Buddha realm of Great Bliss. The purpose of the Amitabha practice is to create causes for rebirth in Dewachen, a fortunate realm for spiritual practice where beings can more easily move toward liberation. The Amitabha practice is done especially to benefit of those who have recently died, and also for the benefit of the practitioners. Please check our calendar for the next Amitabha tsog.