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Letter for the Pandemic

Upcoming Events

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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Excellent Path

January 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
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Ngakpa Live – Online

January 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

Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

January 28, 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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Vajrayana Training – Online

February 3, 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

February 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
Register Now

The Deep Retreat with Pema Khandro

February 5 - 7, 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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Vajrayana Training – Online

February 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

February 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
Register Now

Ngakpa Training – Online

February 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

Excellent Path

February 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
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

February 24, 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

March 3, 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

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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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

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
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

March 24, 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

April 7, 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

April 14, 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

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

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

Ngakpa Live – Online

April 28, 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

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
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

May 26, 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

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

Ngakpa Live – Online

June 23, 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

July 7, 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

July 14, 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

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

Ngakpa Live – Online

July 28, 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

August 4, 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

August 11, 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

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

Ngakpa Live – Online

August 25, 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

September 1, 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

September 8, 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

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

Ngakpa Live – Online

September 22, 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

October 6, 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

October 13, 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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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

April 14, 2020 by pemacom

This is a repost of a Letter from Pema Khandro in regards to the global pandemic and questions about which practices should be done by Buddhists during this time.
For more information about current changes to the schedule visit ngakpa.org or email us info@buddhistyogis.org

 

Dear Friends and Members,

I feel sorrow with everyone who is losing loved ones, who has lost loved ones or whose loved ones are in peril. And I stand in compassion with everyone who has lost their jobs or face the uncertainty of loved ones risking their lives as essential workers.

These are not easy times. There is much letting go to do.

I hope we can remember both our vulnerability and our resilience.That sense of our vulnerability is wisdom to remember. The tenderness and empathy we feel now is to be cared for. There is a sense of the suffering of ourselves and others and this sense of our shared vulnerability. The pandemic exposes our interdependence with one another. Whatever ideologies we may have had or differences, we are all connected, all want to be free from suffering and we all face our actions and their consequences together. That sense of our interconnectedness is wisdom to remember.

We can reject the dichotomies of being overwhelmed by fear and blind in glib denials by embracing the whole situation. Disasters are a part of human life. So is resilience. Fukushima, tsunamis, earthquakes and wildfire… whatever has come for the whole history of human kind, we  face hardships, adapt and feel resilient again. Indeed we are are facing radical changes, yet we will learn and emerge in new forms. In center of this paradox, here we are with our state of mind defining the quality of our lives.

For now, we are in the bardo – the liminal space between the unknown and the known. How we are in such times is often fraught with suffering because so much of our neurosis is around avoiding uncertainty. But now uncertainty is unavoidable. Its crucial that we train to find a calm center in the face of such uncertainty.

Life is like this, change is unavoidable. And it is within change and uncertainty that only our sense of presence can remain. Therefore, this circumstance is further training.

One sane approach is to take a day by day, step by step mentality. We can focus on the things we can control and do our best to accept and adapt to the rest. To take it to a higher level, as Buddhists, our focus is to raise bodhichitta in the face of whatever comes. We let our altruistic enlightened intent soothe ourselves and others and give us something that cannot be lost.  Sometimes bodhichitta is all we have and that brings with it a profound potential for integrating with what we are.

Many people have asked me what practices they can do during these extraordinary times. There is certainly a need for cultivating serenity and relating to our experiences in the most open-hearted way possible. In that case, I suggest the following practices. They do not substitute for medical care and health practices, but I do believe they can be of great benefit to those who have a heart connection with Buddhism.  Self-care in the form of one’s spiritual practices can be so clarifying. We will need maximum clarity in the times to come.

In Buddhist meditation, our primary practices train us to relate to reality directly, in a straightforward way while remaining calm and focused, yet with perspective. We seek to see things as they are and work with them just as they are. This requires bravery, the bravery to withstand discomfort and uncertainty. For Buddhists, that bravery can be drawn from our meditation practices and rituals. They remind us of a greater purpose.

So with this in mind, here is a list of suggestions for which Buddhist practices to do during this time. Practice these methods or whatever brings you and your loved ones peace.

I hope that your spiritual practices will help to ground you and restore you through these times, and that they will be with you in all the transitions ahead.

May we find peace and comfort through these times by caring for one another.

Yours always,
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Lama Pema Khandro Rinpoche, Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism
Pema Khandro Foundation – Yogic Medicine Institute – Ngakpa International
Buddhist Studies Institute – Dakini Mountain – House of Bodhichitta – MahaSiddha Center
www.PemaKhandro.org  Email: info@BuddhistYogis.org

  1. For All Buddhists, Mantra Practice
    His Holiness Dalai Lama has suggested that we practice White Tara. Since the first Pema Khandro was an emanation of White Tara, we have a special connection to White Tara. White Tara is a female buddha who comes to our aide in pandemics, epidemics, disasters and emergencies. She represents the energy of peaceful, loving healing in times of crisis. For me, visualizing a loving mother of the buddhas washing myself and loved ones with light rays of compassion is a soothing practice, a respite from fear and stress, a lovely place to rest mind. Gyaldak Rinpoche has bestowed this empowerment numerous times at our Berkeley dharma center, so many of you have learned it already. There is an audio recording of me singing the mantra if you need it to remember the melody – my instagram handle is Dzogchen.PemaKhandro.

The Mantra is:
Om Tare Tu Tare Ture Mama Ayur Punya Jnana Pustim Kuruye Soha

2. For Vajrayana Practitioners, Chod


Severance. If you are a Chod practitioner, then I recommend Chod because it is the most powerful tool I know of for working with fear, facing death, psychologically processing illness and so much more. It was the practice used by Tibetan Buddhists during epidemics, at death, in the face of illness and obstacles. I suggest that all our members who are Chodpas practice this for themselves and their communities every day until the pandemic subsides, or at least on Dakini Day once a month. This is a useful practice because it works with the mental-emotional ‘demons’ who are riled up during these times. If you are at home and not working, you can do a four session retreat day with one feast per session. If you are working and keeping essential services going, I thank you for your bravery and service. In that case, with your shorter schedule, Chod can be the concise Chod with one feast. If you don’t know Chod you can rely on your Yidam practice.

For those of you who practice Vajrayana or Chod,
Dakini Day Chod will be online on April 17th and May 17th 1pm PST / 4pm EST
Sign up for our newsletter at ngakpa.org to see the future meeting times or visit this page.

3. For Daily Rituals, Smoke Offering


Many of you met the Nechung Oracle, Kuten-la during the many times we have hosted him in our various dharma centers. He has suggested that Vajrayana practitioners practice Sang, the smoke offering practice every day. We can offer this upon waking in the mornings. So, I suggest that if you know the Riwo Sang Cho you can practice this. Or if you want to practice the Sur & Protector Practice that we do at the end of every retreat, then that would also be suitable. Or, you may use whatever Smoke Offering practice that is part of your respective tradition. This is a worthwhile daily morning practice even when we are not in a pandemic. Going out to the fresh air at dawn to burn smoke is a lovely ritual that makes me feel more alive.

4. For Health Care Workers, Medicine Buddha


Medicine Buddha. If you are a health-care worker then I suggest Medicine Buddha practice for while you are working with your patients to promote resilience and stave off compassion fatigue. I have recently recorded some classes on this so you can listen to those online to reinforce your knowledge of how to do the practice. Learn More

Many of you who know me from public programs have received Zhine, calm abiding instructions from me as well. I suggest we all have time for Zhine every day. Fear is very taxing to our bodies so it is important to have calming practices to self-regulate. Tension and stress can be dissipated. I have been pleased to see so many free meditation classes on social media. Here is a link to a few of ours.

5. For Emotional Support, Empathy


After hearing so many stories, I have also decided that we will go ahead with our Empathy Training online since so many people need emotional support right now. This is a time when empathy skills are needed most. There is not just the stress of getting sick or avoiding getting sick. There is also interpersonal distress arising as we try to work together to address serious economic distress, family dynamics, loss of loved ones, and loss of the structure of society as we knew it. In these times, empathy is a crucial skill that can present profound relief for our loved ones and friends. I hope that this class will be of help to you.
Learn More about Empathy Training

In Closing
There is so much more to discuss, but ultimately it does all boil down to bodhichitta, the great heart of altruistic enlightened intent. From the Buddhist point of view, whatever practices we do, it is that motivation which matters most.

 

I have set aside time for us to talk about Buddhist teachings on dying, death and caring for a dying person in upcoming online classes. You can join me for those by staying tuned to our newsletter and social media channels. I pray that you have all the support your need.

 

More Reading: Pema Khandro’s Bardo Article https://www.lionsroar.com/four-points-for-letting-go-bardo/

Pema Khandro’s Article, How to Stop A Meltdown

Pema Khandro, Buddhist teachings on Illness – Carrying Illness onto the Path

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NEWS

UPCOMING TEACHINGS ONLINE

April
Apr 8   –  Vajrayana Training (Twice a month online)
Apr 13  –  Transforming Fear when Loved Ones are Dying
Apr 15  –  Ngakpa Training (Every month online)
Apr 17  –  Dakini Day Chod
Apr 22  –  Open Teaching: Buddhist Philosophy Online (Once a month online free program)
Apr 22  –  Ngakpa Live
Apr 29  –  Empathy Training

*Our local community meditation classes in Seattle, Santa Cruz, and Richmond, California are canceled until further notice.


 


Pema Khandro offers a Special Preparatory Video for all those who register for Empathy Training

Empathy Training – Online  –  NEW DATES
Wednesdays, April 29  – May 20
12pm – 2pm PST (UTC-7) Timezone Converter

A happy life. Loving relationships. Peace with family. Deeper friendships. Real Love. Emotional Maturity. Spiritual Maturity. Socio-Emotional Intelligence. Harmony with Co-workers and so much more. Join three Buddhist teachers for an eight-week course in the core skills you need to live with an open-heart. Designed and led by internationally renowned scholar and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, Pema Khandro. This training is also led by Aruna Rig’dzin Ross and Satya Shiva, Co- Directors of Ngakpa International and the Yogic Medicine Institute.

Join the 4-week Empathy training. Learn the core skills you need to connect, be heard and be there for others.

 

 

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Transforming Fear
A Webcast to Support Your Resilience
With Pema Khandro

Do you feel stressed, anxious or afraid in light of the global pandemic? Economic stress weighing you down? You are not alone! We can’t control everything but we can regulate our reactions, to move through fear, into a state of calm, focus and preparedness. Pema Khandro will be offering a weekly class this month focused on building resilience and transforming fear in times of crisis. It will include meditation, lecture, tips for wellness and a time to connect. How to care compassionately for your anxiety & fear. Tips to practice self care and empathy, and how to be there for yourselves and others including:

  • Methods to calm down
  • Focus through Meditation
  • Alternatives to suppressing fear or being overwhelmed by fear
  • Uplift your mind while remaining realistic
  • Soothe and Uplift yourself others
  • Key components of a healthy diet
  • Building your immunity through diet, supplements
  • Reducing the impact of sickness
  • Checking in with classmates every-week to increase social support
  • If you missed the live classes, you can still watch the video series email info@BuddhistYogis.org for more details► Learn More

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Upcoming Events

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
Register now

Excellent Path

January 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

January 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

Valid Cognition Course with Geshe Sonam

January 28, 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

February 3, 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

February 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
Register Now

The Deep Retreat with Pema Khandro

February 5 - 7, 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
Register Now

Vajrayana Training – Online

February 10, 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

February 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
Register Now

Ngakpa Training – Online

February 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

Excellent Path

February 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
Register Now

Ngakpa Live – Online

February 24, 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

March 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

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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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
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Vajrayana Training – Online

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April 14, 2021
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Ngakpa Training – Online

April 21, 2021
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Excellent Path

April 28, 2021
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Ngakpa Live – Online

April 28, 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
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Vajrayana Training – Online

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Vajrayana Training – Online

May 12, 2021
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Ngakpa Training – Online

May 19, 2021
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May 26, 2021
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Ngakpa Live – Online

May 26, 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
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Vajrayana Training – Online

June 2, 2021
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Vajrayana Training – Online

June 9, 2021
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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
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Excellent Path

June 23, 2021
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Ngakpa Live – Online

June 23, 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
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Vajrayana Training – Online

July 7, 2021
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Vajrayana Training – Online

July 14, 2021
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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
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Excellent Path

July 28, 2021
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Ngakpa Live – Online

July 28, 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
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Vajrayana Training – Online

August 4, 2021
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Vajrayana Training – Online

August 11, 2021
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Ngakpa Training – Online

August 18, 2021
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August 25, 2021
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Ngakpa Live – Online

August 25, 2021
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September 1, 2021
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September 8, 2021
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Ngakpa Training – Online

September 15, 2021
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September 22, 2021
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Ngakpa Live – Online

September 22, 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
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Vajrayana Training – Online

October 6, 2021
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Vajrayana Training – Online

October 13, 2021
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Ngakpa Training – Online

October 20, 2021
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Excellent Path

October 27, 2021
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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
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Vajrayana Training – Online

November 3, 2021
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Vajrayana Training – Online

November 10, 2021
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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
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Vajrayana Training – Online

December 1, 2021
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Vajrayana Training – Online

December 8, 2021
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Ngakpa Training – Online

December 15, 2021
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January 2, 2020 by pemacom

Dear Friends, Members and Students,

Thank you for a decade of love, practice, service and study. It has been such an honor to study and practice together. Thank you for supporting the Ngakpa International projects including the Yogic Medicine Institute, the MahaSiddha Center, Ngakpa House, House of Bodhichitta and Khandro Ling. A heartfelt thank you to my students and friends who have donated to support my Lama activities. And most especially thank you for those of you who have donated to our Dakini Mountain fundraiser – thanks to you the dream is in reach. Your support has also ushered in a new era – the era of Dakini Mountain. I am overjoyed to be planning our grand opening and am holding high aspirations for the benefit that can be offered there.

Enclosed is an excerpt for you from the text we are studying in the monthly online class, the text from Longchenpa, Excellent Path to Enlightenment. This is its seventy ninth instruction. It expresses the path to happiness – stepping out of self-absorption into altruistic enlightened intent, also known in Sanskrit as, bodhichitta.

May you have calm and courage, good fortune and wisdom in all the times to come. May we meet again (and again) at Dakini Mountain.

Yours always,
Pema Khandro

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When you enter the house of a bodhisattva, give rise to the mind of bodhichitta, thinking, “May all sentient beings enter the city of liberation.”

When you go to sleep, think, “May all beings obtain the dharmakaya buddha.”

When dreaming dreams, think, “May all beings realize all phenomena to be like dreams.”

When tightening your belt, think, “May all beings be connected to the root of virtue.”

When sitting down, think, “May all obtain the vajra seat.”

When lighting a fire, think, “May the firewood of the kleshas be consumed.”

When a  fire is blazing, think, “May the fire of wisdom blaze.”

When cooking a meal think, “May all obtain the amrita of wisdom.”

When eating food, think, “May all be nourished by the food of meditation.”

When placing your foot down, think, “May I go for the benefit of beings.”

When lifting your foot up, think, “May all beings be lifted from suffering.”

When seeing suffering, think, “May all the suffering of sentient beings be pacified.”

When seeing those who are happy, think, “May all obtain the happiness of enlightenment.”

Excerpted from Excellent Path to Enlightenment, by Longchen Rabjam. Translation by Khenpo Gawang Rinpoche and Gerry Wiener

Celebrating Our
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Thank you for your continued support in 2019!

Because of you, Ngakpa International continues to offer in-depth Buddhist Education worldwide. Thanks to you we were able to offer:       

  • 261 Programs in 2019. This was 44 more programs than in 2018, 124 more than in 2017, and 147 more than 2016!
  • We served 1,076 Participants and 75 Members.
  • We offered 161 Free Classes and we gave $20,931 of Financial Aid to those with financial hardship.

This was also another year of training leaders, teachers, counselors, doctors and health professionals. We offered our online Meditation Instructor Training as well as Group Leader Training. Public classes were offered in Nevada City, Seattle, Richmond, Santa Cruz, San Diego, Charlottesville, and Online, as well as Sydney Australia.

We are still raising funds to get permits for Dakini Mountain so we can hold public events there. But already, in 2019, we offered our first member Retreats at Dakini Mountain, including The 100,000 Dakinis Retreat, the Radiance Retreat, and our Annual Dzogchen Retreat. We also offered over 2 months of intensive healing retreats at Dakini Mountain healing center.

We hosted His Eminence Gyaldak Rinpoche at our Retreats and centers in Richmond, California and for the land blessing at Dakini Mountain.

Also in 2019, Pema Khandro Rinpoche continued to be published in Lion’s Roar magazine and Buddhadharma Magazine, with her articles featured on LionsRoar.com.  Her touching article opened the groundbreaking first all-women’s issue of Buddhadharma quarterly, Read it her, Hear Our Voices, Pema Khandro. Here article on kindness and the body was also featured his year, Be Kind to Yourself by Pema Khandro and her article on Meditation offered a potent description of why Buddhists meditate, read the article here –You are Caught in a Dream, Wake up, by Pema Khandro. Finally there was the fascinating forum which included Pema Khandro, a discussion with Buddhist teachers about the teacher-student relationship, you can read the article by clicking here – Is the Guru Model Broken?

Pema Khandro Rinpoche has BuddhistYogis_PemaKhandro_72dp continued to offer us extraordinary access to in-depth training and education in esoteric Buddhist philosophy, Vajrayana and Dzogchen. Through Vajrayana Training and Ngakpa Seminary she has guided students in a classical Buddhist intellectual education while also offering retreats to give ongoing training in the meditation practices of the Buddhist Yogis. This summer’s annual Dzogchen residential retreat at Dakini Mountain and Vajrayana Retreat at Khandro Ling Virginia were major successes with serious practice, much peace and joy.

In pursuit of our commitment to support wellness in body and mind, we led our signature Detoxification and Cleansing Retreats Dakini Mountain.

Meanwhile our local leaders led regular Meditation Classes in five cities.

We also hosted three retreats at Khandro Ling in Charlottesville, Virginia.

This has all been possible due to the massive effort, ceaseless teaching, and tireless generosity of our beloved teacher, Pema Khandro.

But she cannot do this alone – now, more than ever, she needs your help. We have acquired Dakini Mountain, and your participation and support and donations are needed to realize the next phase of this dream!

Our current needs are:

$6000 – 2019 Lodge and Facilities Upgrades including shower and plumbing.

$7,500 – Installation of Vajrayogini statue and temporary shrine to celebrate the feminine in Buddhism and foster the ideals of gender equality, harmony and compassion. This is the first stage of our plan to build a stupa.

$15,000 – Fire Clearing.  Northern California is a very high fire risk zone.  Brush clearing must be extensive and maintained to protect all structures.

$36,600 – Annual Insurance, Property Tax, and Propane Fees.

$40,000 – Government Use Permits.  Local government laws and ordinances require a comprehensive permitting process.

$79,600 – We need a guest cabin for teachers to come lead events including Pema Khandro, guest Lamas, other teachers and guests.

$69,000 – Our yearly fundraising for other infrastructure expenses for the 2019-2020 classes and retreats including website development and hosting, online meeting costs, accounting, printing, and other insurance needs.

$100,000 – Solar System Upgrade.  Dakini Mountain is dedicated to ecological sustainability – therefore it is completely off the grid. We have solar power now but we need to double the capacity of the current system for hosting larger groups.

“Dakini Mountain is the place
where we encounter our intrinsic wisdom.”
~Pema Khandro

You may make a one-time gift and you may also give monthly by being a Member. And for those of you have donated before, for this we heartily THANK YOU! We hope you will consider making a New Year Donation toward Dakini Mountain.

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May we Meet at Dakini Mountain!

Ngakpa Intl is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are

Tax Deductible. Federal Tax Id# 68-0529687.

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