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U.S. TOUR 2008

February 1-3 : Phowa Retreat

Venue: Tara Mandala Retreat Center, Pagosa Springs, Colorado.

In Vajrayana Buddhism, the practice of Phowa is considered the most effective way to facilitate the transition between life and the next stage of existence. It can be done by a practitioner at the time of his or her own death, or for another person who is dying or who has already passed on. In the Phowa, the practitioner projects his or her consciousness, together with the awareness of the person they are practicing for, into the heart of Buddha Amitabha, visualized in the space above. The practice dissolves the suffering of the dying or deceased and allows them to experience the peace and joy inherent in the clear awareness that is their essence.

10th February: Queen of Great Bliss Puja

Venue: Nityananda Institute, Colorado.

Lama Wangdu conducts periodic teachings and pujas at Nityananda Institute, Portland, Oregon. Please go HERE for further details.

Feb 25 - March 31: NYC

No public events, private sessions only. If you wish to arrange a private session with Lama Wangdu, please send us an email with a request stating your purpose. However, we cannot guarantee you an appointment or a timely response at this time.

April 4-11: Portland

Friday 7- 8pm: Chod * Sat at 5pm - 6:30 Chod * Sun 6pm- 8pm chod

Monthly Dakini Pujas

12 - 14: Seattle

Lama Wangdu will visit HH The Dalai Lama at this time and will also be available for private sessions. If you wish to arrange a private session with Lama Wangdu, please send us an email with a request stating your purpose. However, we cannot guarantee you an appointment or a timely response at this time.

April 17-June

Lama Wangdu will be heading group Chod practice at Nityananda Institute.

Friday 7- 8pm: Chod * Sat at 5pm - 6:30 Chod * Sun 6pm- 8pm chod

Monthly Dakini Pujas

June 27-29th : Chod Initiation Weekend Retreat

A weekend retreat with Lama Wangdu at Still Meadows Community in Clackamas, Oregon.

July 4th : Independence Day Fire Puja with Lama Wangdu

Join us for a spectacular Fire Puja this Fourth of July at the Dzogchen Retreat Center. Tonight we celebrate the Declaration of Independence with a powerful launch of our summer retreat and Six-Month Dzogchen Internship Program.

Helping us clear all obstacles and celebrate is the renowned Chod Master Lama Wangdu. Chod is a vajrayana practice that utterly cuts through ego-clinging and is recognized as a healing practice that also pacifies environmental conditions. Lama Wangdu upholds the Shi-je, or pacification of suffering, lineage of Padampa Sangye and considered the last yogi in his lineage to have completed the entire traditional training.

While this event takes place on the evening of the beginning of the Summer Retreat, all sangha is invited to participate. Please contact John Sullard at: johnsullard@gmail.com

July 11-13th : Chod Initiation Weekend Retreat

A weekend retreat with Lama Wangdu at the Nityananda Institute.

Day One: Chod Initiation; Day Two: Chod Teachings; Day Three: Chod Offering Puja.