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Donate – The Dakini Mountain Emergency Fund

Open Dates
Dakini Mountain and Ngakpa International have been severely affected by the pandemic which has caused a major loss of income. Every contribution at this time makes a difference... More
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New Year Meditation Marathon

Open Dates
100 Days of Practice is an annual meditation marathon offered by the Buddhist Studies Institute. It’s also a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter.  So Together – We Practice! More
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Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

March 4, 2021
Study Buddhist logic and epistemology to understand how mind knows, (in Sanskrit, Pramana or in Tibetan, tshad ma) and identify how wrong knowledge causes cyclic suffering.This is the study of a classic text on Valid Cognition... More
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Laugher of the Dakinis: Dakini Day Chod – Online

March 8, 2021
Practice the Laughter of the Dakinis on Dakini Day, a practice of healing through meeting fear and neurosis with compassion and skill. Donations Welcome ~ No one turned away [...] More
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Vajrayana Training – Online

March 10, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

March 11, 2021
Study Buddhist logic and epistemology to understand how mind knows, (in Sanskrit, Pramana or in Tibetan, tshad ma) and identify how wrong knowledge causes cyclic suffering.This is the study of a classic text on Valid Cognition... More
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Bardo Teachings – Death & Dying, with Chagdud Khadro and Pema Khandro

March 17, 2021
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Ngakpa Training – Online

March 17, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

March 18, 2021
Study Buddhist logic and epistemology to understand how mind knows, (in Sanskrit, Pramana or in Tibetan, tshad ma) and identify how wrong knowledge causes cyclic suffering.This is the study of a classic text on Valid Cognition... More
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The Bardo Teachings with Pema Khandro

March 19 - 21, 2021
Pema Khandro will teach on the six bardos, Buddhist instructions for how to live wakefully in the phases of change within our lives. More
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Bardo Teachings – Death in Zen & Dzogchen, with Shugen Roshi and Pema Khandro

March 20, 2021
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Excellent Path

March 24, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
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Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

March 25, 2021
Study Buddhist logic and epistemology to understand how mind knows, (in Sanskrit, Pramana or in Tibetan, tshad ma) and identify how wrong knowledge causes cyclic suffering.This is the study of a classic text on Valid Cognition... More
Register Now

Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

April 1, 2021
Study Buddhist logic and epistemology to understand how mind knows, (in Sanskrit, Pramana or in Tibetan, tshad ma) and identify how wrong knowledge causes cyclic suffering.This is the study of a classic text on Valid Cognition... More
Register Now

Vajrayana Training – Online

April 7, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

April 8, 2021
Study Buddhist logic and epistemology to understand how mind knows, (in Sanskrit, Pramana or in Tibetan, tshad ma) and identify how wrong knowledge causes cyclic suffering.This is the study of a classic text on Valid Cognition... More
Register Now

Vajrayana Training – Online

April 14, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

April 15, 2021
Study Buddhist logic and epistemology to understand how mind knows, (in Sanskrit, Pramana or in Tibetan, tshad ma) and identify how wrong knowledge causes cyclic suffering.This is the study of a classic text on Valid Cognition... More
Register Now

Ngakpa Training – Online

April 21, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

April 22, 2021
Study Buddhist logic and epistemology to understand how mind knows, (in Sanskrit, Pramana or in Tibetan, tshad ma) and identify how wrong knowledge causes cyclic suffering.This is the study of a classic text on Valid Cognition... More
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Finding Comfort and Ease with Pema Khandro

April 23 - 25, 2021
Online Restorative Meditation Retreat with Pema Khandro. After a year of obstacles and stress, we invite you to join us for a weekend of restoration, serenity and serene contemplation of the ultimate purpose of life. More
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Excellent Path

April 28, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

April 29, 2021
Study Buddhist logic and epistemology to understand how mind knows, (in Sanskrit, Pramana or in Tibetan, tshad ma) and identify how wrong knowledge causes cyclic suffering.This is the study of a classic text on Valid Cognition... More
Register Now

Vajrayana Training – Online

May 5, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Vajrayana Training – Online

May 12, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Ngakpa Training – Online

May 19, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

May 26, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
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Vajrayana Training – Online

June 2, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Vajrayana Training – Online

June 9, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
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Ngakpa Training – Online

June 16, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

June 23, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Vajrayana Training – Online

July 7, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Vajrayana Training – Online

July 14, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

July 21, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

July 28, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Vajrayana Training – Online

August 4, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Vajrayana Training – Online

August 11, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

August 18, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

August 25, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Vajrayana Training – Online

September 1, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Vajrayana Training – Online

September 8, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

September 15, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

September 22, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Vajrayana Training – Online

October 6, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Vajrayana Training – Online

October 13, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

October 20, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Excellent Path

October 27, 2021
Buddhist Philosophy Online, Open Teaching Webcast. This is a monthly class to support your meditation practice and meet the challenge of integrating meditation into a full, dynamic life […] More
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

October 27, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

November 3, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Vajrayana Training – Online

November 10, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

November 17, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

Vajrayana Training – Online

December 1, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Vajrayana Training – Online

December 8, 2021
In web-classes, meeting twice a month, students will discover how to understand the pivotal principles of Tibetan Buddhism[…] More
Register now

Ngakpa Training – Online

December 15, 2021
The Ngakpa Training offers in-depth study... of Vajrayana Buddhist history, philosophy and practice, focusing on the Inner Tantras of the Nyingma Tradition, also known as MahaYoga, AnuYoga and Dzogchen... More
Pre-requisites Required to Register. For More Information, Email Info@Ngakpa.org

January 29, 2021 by BuddhistYogis

Dear Friends and Members,

One of the fascinating aspects of the pandemic for me has been to witness how we all deal with vulnerability, personally and collectively. There are so many reasons to notice that we cannot control everything — from others’ views about masks to so many details of our pandemic lives. Sometimes when we are not comfortable with vulnerability we shut down or withdraw. We could get mad and lash out, or we might even get hooked by one of our addictions as a way to avoid dealing with the stress. But, there are also more functional possibilities. There are more sane possibilities. It is possible to show up wakefully, and breathe through our vulnerability, to show up to our life one breath at a time. Sometimes that is a big enough goal. One breath at a time. 

During my recent pod-cast mini-series for LionsRoar.com, I also spoke with Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo about her illness in the cave when she was on retreat. She meditated alone in a cave for twelve years. It is such an act of austerity to go live in a cave in the snow, by oneself, to be so self-reliant and isolated. I was curious about how health had factored into this and how she was weathering the pandemic. I had wanted to ask her about this topic for some time so this conversation was a precious opportunity. 

You can listen here.

To me, Jetsunma is a symbol of practice, and that is how I am making it through this past year, by holding fast to practice. I am inviting all of our friends and community to join me in practice in a couple of weeks. I will teach Dzogchen, and we will study dharma and engage in some restorative yoga. This is an additional event to our yearly Dzogchen Retreat, because I want to make further space for the calm and healing that is so needed right now. Here is a link to learn more about that:

The Deep Retreat with Pema Khandro

There is something about meditating in a cave so many thousands of miles away from distractions that is much more supportive for practice. However, a householder’s practice can also be serious practice. It can also be deep and focused. It has its own gifts. This is the beauty of the tradition of Tibet’s Buddhist Yogis that we follow. For this upcoming retreat on February 5-7th we are not going into a cave for 12 years, but we are going into some deep meditation, as householders, within our own homes, yet, while maintaining a focused space for practice. To support this, we are collectively going to go on a social media fast for the weekend. The goal will be to minimize all the things that pull our attention in so many directions so that we can quiet the mind. Our attention has been in a sense, colonized by corporate interests, by social media addiction and by all sorts of media — not to mention the cacophony of struggles that we live in. For the weekend we are going to put a pause on that, and decolonize our bodies and minds removing ourselves from the traffic jam of information. For those of you who need to stay plugged in for whatever reason, we will have an optional hour of mindfulness for a social media session. For those of you who would like to join in on the social media fast, there will be support for staying off all weekend, or minimizing it to an hour per day. Of course, this is optional; take the retreat in whatever way best serves you.

Praying for your health and healing, or at the very least, for wisdom in the face of whatever comes,

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The Deep Retreat with Pema Khandro

The Deep Retreat

Online Restorative Meditation Retreat 

February 5th-7th

10am-6pm San Francisco / 1pm-9pm New York / 6pm-2am London

Sliding Scale Tuition: $270-$395

*Financial Aid and Scholarships Available

After a year of obstacles and stress, we invite you to join us for a weekend of restoration, serenity and serene contemplation of the ultimate purpose of life.

 

Buddhist PhilosophyPemaKhandro9_ngakpa.org

Pema Khandro teaches on The Mirror Illuminating the Heart, Dzogchen Nyingthig teachings on the vast view. These beautiful teachings consider the fundamental nature of mind and reality.

 

Group Meditation Classes
Pema Khandro teaches from the 27 Practices for training for Dzogchen meditation from the sems nyid ngal gso, Longchenpa’s instructions on Finding Comfort and Ease in the Nature of Mind.

 

Heart Sutra Chanting

Remember the profound teachings that unravels it all at the root. Afternoon Heart Sutra chanting will be led in English by Dr. Satya.

 

Dharma Conversations

Spiritual community is an important aspect of Buddhist practice, and it is even more important during the times of pandemic when in-person gatherings are limited. Join your fellow community members in dharma conversations during afternoon tea breaks (bring your own tea!). These are guided, small group conversations led by the teaching assistants.

 

Restorative Yoga

Unwind, let go of stress and give your body support. This simple, slow, bliss yoga class is designed to give rest and release to your body and mind. Each afternoon session will begin with an optional yoga class for you to do at home led by Buddhist Studies Institute Faculty. 

 

Deep Practice

Unplug. Disconnect. Take space for inner silence and chanting meditation. Share silence together. Enjoy deep dharma study. This retreat includes guidance and support for taking a break from social media and news to create space for reflection and to de-clutter the mind. There is an optional one-hour social media period suggested each day for those who want to reduce but need to stay plugged in.


ONLINE OPEN TEACHINGS

*All times are listed in Pacific Time UTC-8 (Timezone Converter)

 Now – Feb 12th Tibetan New Year (Losar)

New Years Meditation Marathon
Free, Short, Daily.

Thursdays – Resuming on Jan 7th, 8am
A Course in Valid Cognition with Geshe Sonam
Winter Pramana Study

Feb 5-7, 10am-6pm

The Deep Retreat with Pema Khandro
Dzogchen Meditation Retreat

Feb 12, 6pm-8pm

Tibetan New Year – Losar Celebration for Members

Annual Member Celebration

Starts Feb 12, 12pm
Daily Meditation
A short free daily practice online and community time with certified meditation teachers

Feb 24-26, 1-3pm

Ngondro Training
Purifying the Mind: Vajrasattva Meditation & Purification of Karma


MEMBERS-ONLY CLASSES

Learn More about Membership
1st and 2nd Wednesdays – Vajrayana Training with Pema Khandro
For students on the path of Vajrayana and Great Perfection (Dzogchen) 

3rd and 4th Wednesdays – Ngakpa Training with Pema Khandro
In-depth study of the Ngakpa Tradition

Every Monday until Feb 12 (Tibetan New Year) – Meditation Mondays

Group Meditation with Janak Kimmel & Guest Teachers


DAKINI MOUNTAIN NEWS

Seeking Land Manager for Dakini Mountain

Seeking a land manager for twenty hours a week in exchange for someone who wants to do off grid living with your own self-sustaining mobile home/RV system on Dakini Mountain property and free Buddhist Studies Institute courses. No RV hookups are here but it is the one of the most beautiful places on earth. Applicants must have farm experience, landscaping skills, construction, building knowledge, handyman skills etc, as well as capacity to be self-motivated, self-starting, work with others, take direction well and problem solve. Past experience as well as three employment references are required. Please send your resume, a photo, along with the name and contact for three employment references to Info@DakiniMountain.org.

Do you have Business and/or Real Estate Expertise?

Seeking conversation partners in reshaping the future of Dakini Mountain – seeking to converse with people with experience in real estate and running businesses as we re-vision how Dakini Mountain will take shape during the pandemic and beyond. Contact Info@DakiniMountain.org.

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