Rinpoche will give the empowerment for Twenty-One Taras practice on July 16th, 2019 at Dance Mandala in Portland, Oregon. More information can be found on their website:
www.dancemandal.com
twenty-one Taras empowerment
regarding lineage holders
Rinpoche received many questions regarding people who represent themselves as Rinpoche’s lineage holder or official representative. Rinpoche asked us to inform everyone that while he has given several students permission to teach and lead Chod practice, he has not empowered anyone as his lineage holder of the Shije, Chod or Longchen Nyingthig traditions.
Further, Rinpoche did not appoint a “Dharma heir” or “official representative” or authorize any person or organization to raise money or perform other activities in his name.
chod empowerment in los angeles (update)
Rinpoche will give the empowerment for the chod practice of khandro gay gyang (bellowing laugh of the dakinis) from the Longchen Nyingthig cycle during his visit to Los Angeles.
Rinpoche will visit Pure Land Farms in Topanga, California on February 13th where he will bestow the chod empowerment and lead practice afterwards. There will be an opportunity to offer a khata to Rinpoche at the conclusion of his visit.
To learn more about the event and register to attend, please visit the Pure Land Farms website by clicking this link.
los angeles and san francisco visits
Rinpoche will be in the Los Angeles area from February 13th through the 22nd and in the San Francisco area from February 23rd through March 1st. He will have time set aside to meet with visitors during this trip. If you would like to make an appointment to see Rinpoche, please send an email, which includes your full name and phone number, to info at lamawangdu dot org.
On March 1st, in Richmond, California, Rinpoche will lead the ritual healing practice called Changbu Gyatsa, also known as Hundred Handprint.
Also on March 1st, in Richmond, California, Rinpoche will offer the empowerment for Dechen Gyalmo (Queen of Great Bliss).
CHÖ practice in March
Rinpoche will be leading Chod practice at the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Center in March. Practice is on Tuesdays and begins promptly at 600PM. Please arrive early so you can be in your place and ready to practice when Rinpoche arrives.
The text is Bellowing Laugh of the Dakinis, arranged by Rinpoche.
You can find more information on the Cultural Center, including the Center’s location here.