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TRTCC: Upcoming Practices, August 4 – 9, 2026 + Prayers for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche

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Dear Dharma Friends,

This week Khenpo Chophel will offer online Tuesday Dharma Teachings.  At the center and online we have Wednesday evening Medicine Buddha practice, Saturday Vajrasattva practice, and Sunday Achi Chokyi Drolma practice.

The new center is located at 1660 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

 

From Garchen Buddhist Institute:

A REQUEST FOR PRAYERS

H.E. Garchen Rinpoche is working through an illness.

His Holiness Chungtsang Rinpoche, one of the heads of our lineage, has advised the worldwide sangha to accumulate the Amitayus longevity mantra for Garchen Rinpoche’s long life and/or to engage in Vajrasattva practice.

Following evaluation at the hospital, it has been determined that Garchen Rinpoche experienced a small bleed in his brain. This condition is one from which recovery is possible. Although this brings us hope, his condition remains uncertain, and we do not yet know how his recovery will unfold. He is receiving excellent medical care, for which we are profoundly grateful.

The Amitayus prayers are provided below. If you are able, please accumulate the short Amitayus mantra, dedicating the merit for Garchen Rinpoche’s long life and good health. Click here to post your mantras accumulations.

Your prayers and practice are truly appreciated during this time.

GBI will continue to share any updates on the website and by email as they become available. We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting the office for updates, as this will allow our team to focus on supporting Garchen Rinpoche and attending to the needs of the Sangha. Thank you for your understanding and your continued prayers.

Practice for the Long Life of H.E. Garchen Rinpoche:

Amitayus Mantra Accumulation:

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Vajrasattva Sadhana:

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May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Tuesday, August 4, 7pm EST, Beginners Buddhism. Online only. Ven. Khenpo Choephel is teaching a weekly zoom class that will cover the fundamentals of Buddhist philosophy and practice. All levels of practitioners are welcome! Join us on Zoom.

 

Wednesday, August 5, 7pm EST. Medicine Buddha practice. Online and in person. This practice is for the benefit of those who are ill or in need of healing, purification, and general success.   Join us on Zoom.

 

Saturday, August 8, 10am EST. Vajrasattva practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.

 

Sunday, August 9, 10am EST. Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Online and in person. Achi, which means “Grandmother” in Tibetan, is revered as the great female dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners.  Join us on Zoom.

“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention

 

TRTCC: Upcoming Practices, July 28 – August 2, 2026 + Prayers for H.E. Garchen Rinpoche

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Dear Dharma Friends,

Khenpo Chophel is resuming the Tuesday Dharma Teachings this week!

Our Wednesday practice is on pause while Lama Kalsang is traveling. Saturday is Vajrasattva practice, Sunday is Achi Chokyi Drolma.

The new center is located at 1660 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

 

From Garchen Buddhist Institute:

A REQUEST FOR PRAYERS

H.E. Garchen Rinpoche is working through a viral illness.

His Holiness Chungtsang Rinpoche, one of the heads of our lineage, has advised the worldwide sangha to accumulate the Amitayus longevity mantra for Garchen Rinpoche’s long life and/or to engage in Vajrasattva practice.

The Amitayus prayers are provided below. If you are able, please accumulate the short Amitayus mantra, dedicating the merit for Garchen Rinpoche’s long life and good health.

Click here to post your mantras accumulations.

Your prayers and practice are truly appreciated during this time.

We will continue to share any updates on our website and by email as they become available. We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting the office for updates, as this will allow our team to focus on supporting Garchen Rinpoche and attending to the needs of the Sangha. Thank you for your understanding and your continued prayers.

Practice for the Long Life of H.E. Garchen Rinpoche:

Amitayus Mantra Accumulation:

View

Vajrasattva Sadhana:

View

 

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Tuesday, July 28, 7pm EST, Beginners Buddhism. Online only. Ven. Khenpo Choephel is teaching a weekly zoom class that will cover the fundamentals of Buddhist philosophy and practice. All levels of practitioners are welcome! Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, August 1, 10am EST. Vajrasattva practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.

 

Sunday, August 2, 10am EST. Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Online and in person. Achi, which means “Grandmother” in Tibetan, is revered as the great female dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners.  Join us on Zoom.

“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention

TRTCC: Upcoming Practices, July 25 – 26, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

This week our Wednesday practice is on pause while Lama Kalsang is traveling. Saturday is Vajrasattva practice, Sunday is Achi Chokyi Drolma.

Khenpo Chophel is back in the U.S. and will resume the Tuesday Dharma Teachings next week (July 28th).

The new center is located at 1660 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Saturday, July 25, 10am EST. Vajrasattva practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.

 

Sunday, July 26, 10am EST. Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Online and in person. Achi, which means “Grandmother” in Tibetan, is revered as the great female dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners.  Join us on Zoom.

“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention

TRTCC: Upcoming Practices, July 18 – 19, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

This week our Wednesday practice is on pause while Lama Kalsang is traveling. Saturday is Vajrasattva practice, Sunday is Achi Chokyi Drolma.

The new center is located at 1660 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Saturday, July 18, 10am EST. Vajrasattva practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.

 

Sunday, July 19, 10am EST. Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Online and in person. Achi, which means “Grandmother” in Tibetan, is revered as the great female dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners.  Join us on Zoom.

“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention

TRTCC: Upcoming Practices, July 8 – 12, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

This week on Wednesday at 7pm EST we will have Medicine Buddha practice, online and in person. Lama Kalsang will lead Wednesday’s practice.

Please note: Beginning this weekend we will be rotating our Vajrasattva practice to Saturday, and Achi Chokyi Drolma to Sunday. This is to ensure that participants may take part in practices that they may miss due to personal schedules.

The new center is located at 1660 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Wednesday, July 8, 7pm EST. Medicine Buddha practice. Online and in person. This practice is for the benefit of those who are ill or in need of healing, purification, and general success.  Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang will lead.  Join us on Zoom.

 

Saturday, July 11, 10am EST. Vajrasattva practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.

 

Sunday, July 12, 10am EST. Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Online and in person. Achi, which means “Grandmother” in Tibetan, is revered as the great female dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners.  Join us on Zoom.

“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention

 

TRTCC: Medicine Buddha retreat, July 4 – 5, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

There is no Wednesday evening yidam practice this week.

On Saturday July 4 and Sunday July 5, Esteemed Master Drupon Dawa Norbu, Lama Sonam, and Lama Kalsang will guide us in a 2 day Medicine Buddha Retreat at the new center.  Saturday will consist of teachings and practice of the Sambogakaya Medicine Buddha. On Sunday, Drupon Dawa Norbu will be conducting a Dorje Namjom Healing and Cleansing ritual.

For more information, please visit our Events page.

 

The new center is located at 1660 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention

 

TRTCC: Upcoming Practices, June 24 – 28, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

This week on Wednesday at 7pm EST we will have Green Tara practice, online and in person. Lama Kalsang will lead Wednesday’s practice.

On Saturday we have Achi Chokyi Drolma practice, Sunday is Vajrasattva, both at 10am EST.

The new center is located at 1660 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

On Saturday July 4 and Sunday July 5, Esteemed Master Drupon Dawa Norbu, Lama Sonam, and Lama Kalsang will guide us in a 2 day Medicine Buddha Retreat at the new center.  Saturday will consist of teachings and practice of the Sambogakaya Medicine Buddha. On Sunday, Drupon Dawa Norbu will be conducting a Dorje Namjom Healing and Cleansing ritual.

For more information and to register, please visit our Events page.

 

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Wednesday, June 24, 7pm EST. Green Tara practice. Online and in person. Green Tara, the meditation deity in female form, embodies the wisdom energies of compassionate fearlessness. This yidam practice helps us remove fears and obstacles, and cultivates the connection to her feminine energy of compassion and wisdom through visualization and chanting.  Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang will lead.  Join us on Zoom.

 

Saturday, June 27, 10am EST. Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Online and in person. Achi, which means “Grandmother” in Tibetan, is revered as the great female dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners.  Join us on Zoom.


Sunday, June 28, 10am EST. Vajrasattva practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.
“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention

TRTCC: Upcoming Practices, June 16 – 21, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

This week on Tuesday, Beginner’s Buddhism class is online with Ven. Khenpo Choephel at 7pm EST. On Wednesday at 7pm EST we will have Chenrezig practice, online and in person. Khenpo will lead Wednesday’s practice.

On Saturday we have Achi Chokyi Drolma practice, Sunday is Vajrasattva, both at 10am EST.

The new center is located at 1660 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Tuesday, June 16, 7pm EST, Beginners Buddhism. Online only. Ven. Khenpo Choephel is teaching a weekly zoom class that will cover the fundamentals of Buddhist philosophy and practice. All levels of practitioners are welcome! Join us on Zoom.

 

Wednesday, June 17, 7pm EST. Chenrezig practice. Online and in person. Chenrezig is the embodiment of universal compassion. This yidam practice focuses on the cultivation of compassionate qualities and activities in all of us.  Ven. Khenpo Choephel will lead. The  Join us on Zoom.

 

Saturday, June 20, 10am EST. Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Online and in person. Achi, which means “Grandmother” in Tibetan, is revered as the great female dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners.  Join us on Zoom.


Sunday, June 21, 10am EST. Vajrasattva practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.
“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention

TRTCC: Upcoming Practices + Lama Chöpa + Silent Retreat, June 9 – 14, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

This week on Tuesday, Beginner’s Buddhism class returns online with Ven. Khenpo Choephel at 7pm EST. On Wednesday at 7pm EST we will have Lama Chöpa practice and Tsök, in celebration of Lord Kyobpa Jigten Sumgön’s parinavana, online and in person. Practioners attending in person are encouraged to bring tsök offerings (fruit, sweets, nuts, etc). Khenpo will lead Wednesday’s practice.

On Saturday we have Achi Chokyi Drolma practice at 10am EST.

On Sunday, June 14, Venerable Khenpo Choephel will guide us in a 1 day Silent Meditation Retreat at the new center.  Its purpose is to help us find awakened mind – a perfect solution for our afflictive emotions. Registration link is below.

The schedule will be as follows for Sunday June 14 (all times EST):

Morning: 10am – 12pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm

 

The new center is located at 1660 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Tuesday, June 9, 7pm EST, Beginners Buddhism. Online only. Ven. Khenpo Choephel is teaching a weekly zoom class that will cover the fundamentals of Buddhist philosophy and practice. All levels of practitioners are welcome! Join us on Zoom.

 

Wednesday, June 10, 7pm EST. Lama Chöpa practice and Tsök. Online and in person. Jigten Sumgön (1143–1217) was one of Tibet’s greatest Vajrayana masters and the founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. A direct spiritual descendant of Gampopa, he is celebrated for his profound realization, compassion, and skill in guiding students to recognize the true nature of mind. His teachings continue to inspire practitioners worldwide more than 800 years after his lifetime. Ven. Khenpo Choephel will lead.  Join us on Zoom.

 

Saturday, June 13, 10am EST. Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Online and in person. Achi, which means “Grandmother” in Tibetan, is revered as the great female dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners.  Join us on Zoom.


“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention

TRTCC: Upcoming Practices, June 3 – 7, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

Tuesday’s Beginner’s Buddhism class is on pause while Khenpo Choephel is traveling. On Wednesday at 7pm EST we have Medicine Buddha practice, online and in person. Lama Kalsang will lead Wednesday’s practice.

On Saturday we have Achi Chokyi Drolma practice and Sunday, Vajrasattva – both at 10am EST.

 

On Sunday, June 14, Venerable Khenpo Choephel will guide us in a 1 day Silent Meditation Retreat at the new center.  Its purpose is to help us find awakened mind – a perfect solution for our afflictive emotions.

 

 

The new center is located at 1660 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Wednesday, June 3, 7pm EST. Medicine Buddha practice. Online and in person. This practice is for the benefit of those who are ill or in need of healing, purification, and general success.  Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang will lead. Join us on Zoom.

 

Saturday, June 6, 10am EST. Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Online and in person. Achi, which means “Grandmother” in Tibetan, is revered as the great female dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners. We will also be led in a short meditation by Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang. Join us on Zoom.


Sunday, June 7, 10am EST. Vajrasattva practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.

 

“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention