FREE EVENT

Flight of the Bön Monks: An Author Dialogue with Harvey Rice & Jackie Cole

A live online dialogue with Harvey Rice and Jackie Cole, authors of Flight of the Bön Monks: War, Persecution, and the Salvation of Tibet’s Oldest Religion. Hosted by Alejandro Chaoul.

Join us for a special conversation about the making of an award-winning 2024 book that tells the remarkable true story of three Bön monks — Tenzin Namdak (who later became known as H.E. Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche), Sangye Tenzin (H.H. Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche), and Samten Karmay — who escaped the Chinese invasion of Tibet and went on to rebuild their nearly extinguished spiritual tradition in exile. Their journey of survival, resilience, and cultural renewal offers a rare inside account of Tibet’s oldest religion at a moment of profound upheaval.

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Come together with the global 3 Doors Community, our beloved founder Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and 3 Doors teachers for a two-day online retreat. We will explore meditation practices and teachings rooted in the ancient Tibetan Bön Buddhist tradition and how they can be a support for the challenges we face today.

Each day will include a teaching with Rinpoche with time for questions, and teaching and practices led by 3 Doors teachers. Small group breakout rooms hosted by 3 Doors Presenters and Teachers will offer opportunities to connect with fellow participants around the world.

The main theme of the weekend will be exploring how to recognize and transform pain identities. Bring awareness and kindness to habitual patterns and perceptions that block your natural creativity and goodness.

In this online retreat we will take time to notice and acknowledge limited patterns that we hold in our bodies as tension, exhaustion, and illness; in our speech that is divisive or judgmental; and in our minds arising as regrets, fears, and insecurities. These human habits limit our capacity to bring forth the creativity and goodness of being that is fundamental to us all.

Through simple meditation practices of breath and awareness, we can bring openness and kindness to our challenges as we rest in stillness of the body, silence of speech, and spaciousness of mind. Discovering an inner refuge, these energetic patterns that bind can loosen and release and pathways of well-being and joy open. Our practice will be strengthened and nurtured by meditating with a global community of 3 Doors practitioners.

Course Details:
This program consists of two days on Zoom with teaching, guided practices, and small group discussion and sharing.

Teachers:
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and 3 Doors teachers Tonny Maas, Gabriel Rocco, and Marcy Vaughn.

Dates/Times:

• Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Eastern Time (time zone calculator)
• Sunday, October 19 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Eastern Time

Location:
Online (via Zoom)

Language:
English with Español, magyar, Português, suomalainen, and український; more languages to be announced soon.

Who Should Attend:
This program is open to everyone. Prior meditation experience is not necessary.

Recordings:
Audio recordings of teaching and guided practices will be available for streaming and download within one week of the completion of the program. Breakout room small group discussions and sharing are not recorded.

Cost (Sliding Scale):
Please pay at the rate you can afford. Your generosity supports our teachers, staff, organization, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount paid above the BASE tuition rate is a tax-deductible donation to The 3 Doors.

• Benefactor – $319 – covers the cost of the program and supports fellow practitioners
• Sustainer – $269 – covers the cost of the program and supports fellow practitioners
• Base – $219 – covers the cost of the program
• Community Supported – $159 – scholarship rate covers a portion of the cost of the program
• Global Access – $55 – adjusted rate for regions with high exchange rates and various economic conditions

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Cancellation Policy:
Prior to the program’s beginning, refunds for cancellation will be made in full (minus a $25 processing fee). After the official start of the program, no refunds will be given.

Please contact Emily Light at emily.light@the3doors.org with any questions.

We hope to see you!

FREE EVENT

The Direction of Tibetan Youth in the Creative World

A live online broadcast with Shenpenn Khymsar, Jangbu (Dorje Tsering Chenaktsang), special guest Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and host Jhama Lhamo. This dialogue will be conducted in Tibetan.

Join us for this special Tibetan-language broadcast. Explore the evolving role of Tibetan youth in literature, film, and the arts in a conversation between an award-winning Tibetan filmmaker, an acclaimed poet and filmmaker, and a renowned Tibetan meditation teacher and author. Hosted by Jhama Lhamo, this event brings together leading voices to inspire new generations to engage creatively with Tibetan identity, culture, and global issues.

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Join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche for teachings & meditation on impermanence—embracing death as a doorway to presence, freedom & joyful living.

What if you were told you had one year to live? How would this change your perspective on life, on yourself, on your priorities?

At the moment of death, we let go of everything—our possessions, our loved ones, our body, our identity. Resistance to letting go, whether at death or in any moment of change, leads to suffering. As we accept the truth of impermanence, we can open to each moment as it is. We can experience awakening. We do not have to wait until our last moment to awaken—we can awaken here, now.

Join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche as he invites us to reflect on impermanence, our sense of identity, and our hidden attachments. As we deepen our personal relationship to impermanence and death, we can discover the key to living joyfully.

Through teachings and guided meditations, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will help us to:

• Realize the importance of resolving conflicts now with our friends, family members, and others
• Recognize death as a doorway to opening the heart and achieving self-realization
• Cultivate an intimate connection with an internal source of refuge that sustains us as other supports fall away
• Explore our individual relationship to death, as well as our desire and commitment to serve others in the dying process

Together we can support one another through reflection and meditation. All are welcome to attend. Please join us for this special opportunity.

This event is in-person and streamed online on zoom. For more information about this retreat contact susansnyderk@gmail.com

FREE EVENT

Inner Smile of the Heart, Part 3: Cardiac Coherence as a Portal to Meditation

A live online dialogue with HeartMath practitioner Guy Desbiolles and host Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D.

What if your heart was more than just a pump keeping you alive? Across cultures and throughout history, the heart has been seen as the center of consciousness, emotion, and wisdom — a bridge linking body, mind, and spirit. The practice of cardiac coherence reveals that when our heart rhythms are in harmony, our minds become clearer, our emotions steadier, and our sense of well-being deeper. Might this practice also bring us closer to the heart’s inherent intelligence and wisdom?

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The Invocation of Tapihritsa is one of the most important prayers in the Bön dzogchen tradition. Tapihritsa, a historical person of the early 8th century, achieved full realization and manifested the rainbow body as an expression of that realization. Inseparable from Kuntu Zangpo (Samantabhadra), he represents the union of all masters, especially one’s own root master. It is this prayer that H.E. Yongdzin Rinpoche recited during his final days and moments, fully abiding in the natural state of mind and self-arising wisdom.

The Invocation of Tapihritsa is not only beautiful, but also a profound expression of the natural state. Not only does it reveal all the qualities of our own enlightened nature, it reveals the path and fruit for a practitioner intent upon enlightenment in this very lifetime.

Over the course of two 90-minute sessions, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will explain the meaning of this prayer and how it can lead us to recognizing our own ranjung yeshe, or self-arising wisdom. This half-day teaching will be invaluable for all those who attended his summer retreats this year, in which the Invocation was recited in almost every session, and those interested in attending the Serenity Ridge winter Dzogchen retreat in January. It is also a wonderful opportunity to deepen our connection to Yongdzin Rinpoche, who held it especially close to his heart throughout his life, and especially at the time of his dying.

Breath is the gateway to greater ease, energy, and clarity. Yet, most of us don’t breathe in a way that truly supports us. At this weekend’s Tsa Lung retreat, you’ll be guided in powerful practices that open the body, calm the mind, and awaken a deeper sense of well-being. Come discover the freedom and vitality that live within each breath.

Conscious, regulated breathing can bring vitality to our body and clarity to our mind. Uniting our attention with our breath expands our presence in each moment of life, allowing us to respond with greater wisdom and compassion—and with less ego, anger, and pride. 

Held at Serenity Ridge and also offered online by Zoom, Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche will teach a specific breathing technique designed to release tension, agitation and drowsiness from the body and mind, and leave us in a clear and open state that facilitates meditation and our general well being. Participants who commit to the practice, which takes little time and is easily learned, may experience increased energy, more radiant health, and the inner warmth of joy and bliss while nurturing compassion and wisdom. This program is tailored for modern practitioners from both Eastern and Western backgrounds, making these ancient techniques accessible to all. Come discover the freedom and vitality that live within each breath.

Watch the interview with Drupdra Khenpo Rinpoche with Rob Patzig on the importance and benefit of Tsa Lung practice.

Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche, a wise and joyful teacher. As the head of the Meditation School at Triten Norbutse monastery in Katmandu, Nepal, has taught meditation, Tummo and more at Triten Norbutse Monastery since 2002. His deep focus on practice and cultivating personal experience have endeared him to students around the world. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from him during his first visit to the US.

Discover the powerful meditation of Tummo, an ancient Tibetan practice that uses the power of breath and visualization to awaken inner warmth and vital energy. Guided by Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche, this two day online event is suitable for everyone, from those who have never practiced Tummo before to experienced practitioners. Rinpoche will teach the basics of this powerful technique in a supportive  and accessible way. 

The benefit of engaging in Tummo is more than just generating inner heat; it deepens concentration and brings a sense of stability and clarity to one’s meditation. In the broader context of Tibetan practices like Dzogchen, Tummo supports a deeper understanding of the natural state of mind. 

Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche, a wise and joyful teacher, is the head of the Meditation School at Triten Norbutse monastery in Katmandu, Nepal, has taught meditation, tummo and more at Triten Norbutse Monastery since 2002. His deep focus on practice and supporting the deepening of one’s personal experience have endeared him to students around the world. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from him during his first visit to the US!

Join us to learn the foundations of Tummo the famous yogic practice of inner heat, or refresh your understanding, with a true master, Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche.

Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche, a wise and joyful teacher. As the head of the Meditation School at Triten Norbutse monastery in Katmandu, Nepal, has taught meditation, Tummo and more at Triten Norbutse Monastery since 2002. His deep focus on practice and cultivating personal experience have endeared him to students around the world. Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn from him during his first visit to the US.

Come practice Dzogchen meditation with a true master of the Bön tradition! Drupdra Khenpo Rinpoche is the Abbot of the meditation school at Triten Norbutse in Nepal. He is an exceptional teacher and practitioner, recognized for his deep knowledge and dedication to the practices of Tsalung and Trulkhor. Drupdra Khenpo Rinpoche will be supported by Marcy Vaughn as our retreat’s umze, and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will join by zoom every other day to provide additional instruction and comments on the teachings.

Our focus this year is twofold. Our initial weekend will be oriented around the Invocation of Tapihritsa, a prayer of great beauty that describes and praises the qualities of the natural state. In the second phase of our retreat, Drupdra Khenpo will teach from the 21 Nails, among the most succinct and profound articulations of the natural state (the clear light of awareness) in any spiritual tradition. He will draw from this sacred text to support our recognition and resting in the nature of mind.

Attend this as a 2-day retreat. All participants will arrive on Friday, January 2, the day for checking in, settling into your room (if you are staying onsite), a light dinner and a guided practice. Our weekend guests will join us for teachings on the Invocation of Tapihritsa. Those continuing with the longer retreat will continue on. Beginning on January 03, the Drupdra Khenpo will begin to draw on the 21 Nails to guide our meditations. For those unable to attend in person, both options will be offered online via Zoom.

This is Rinpoche’s first visit to the United States.

If you are interested in staying onsite, please contact Johannah at sr.registration@ligmincha.org or Shelly at sr.office@ligmincha.org to be placed on the waitlist for lodging. We will do our best to accommodate room requests.

About Drupdra Khenpo

Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche’ was born in the Hor’ region of East Tibet (Kham’), in 1968 to a Bönpo family of nomadic cattle herders. As a boy, he tended his family’s sheep and yaks, and learnt reading and writing from his grandfather. At nineteen, he entered Lungkar Monastery. During this time, Tsultrim Tenzin completed the traditional preliminary practices and studied Tibetan grammar and poetry as well as Bönpo philosophy. Tsultrim Tenzin served as umze, or chant master, for three years in the Lungkar Monastery.

At the age of twenty-five, he went to Menri’s Monastery in Central Tibet to study with Pönlob Kalzang Nyima’ from whom he received teachings on Denö Dzö’ authored by Shardza Trashi Gyaltsen Rinpoche’ (1859-1935) and the A-Thril’ Bönpo Dzogchen manual. At this time he also gained the experiential understanding of Great Perfection.

In 1993, Tsultrim Tenzin made the arduous journey to Triten Norbutse Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, to study intensively with his root Master, Yongdzin Lopön Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche, under whose guidance he deepened his knowledge of Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen. He also learnt astrology, traditional Tibetan medicine, and Sanskrit. While studying, Tsultrim Tenzin served as the monastery’s chant master for six years, and as gekhöz (disciplinarian) for three years. After completing the 14-year study programme, he passed the Geshe examination in 2001 and received his degree.

In 2002, Tsultrim Tenzin was appointed by Yongdzin Lopön Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche as Drubdra Khenpo – Abbot of the Meditation School – in Triten Norbutse Monastery. Since then he has been teaching Dzogchen in the meditation school there as well as giving instructions on Sutra, Tantra, Dzogchen, astrology and mandala and painting in the monastic dialectic school.

Alongside teaching, Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche practices Dzogchen meditation and Magyu tsalung, thrulkhor and tummo for two hours every morning. He sometimes travels to Tibet, China, Japan, Europe and England to teach Dzogchen, Tantra and tsalung. This is Rinpoche’s first visit to the United States.

Come practice Dzogchen meditation with a true master of the Bön tradition! Drupdra Khenpo Rinpoche is the Abbot of the meditation school at Triten Norbutse in Nepal. He is an exceptional teacher and practitioner, recognized for his deep knowledge and dedication to the practices of Tsalung and Trulkhor. Drupdra Khenpo Rinpoche will be supported by Marcy Vaughn as our retreat’s umze, and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will join by zoom every other day to provide additional instruction and comments on the teachings.

Our focus this year is twofold. Our initial weekend will be oriented around the Invocation of Tapihritsa, a prayer of great beauty that describes and praises the qualities of the natural state. In the second phase of our retreat, Drupdra Khenpo will teach from the 21 Nails, among the most succinct and profound articulations of the natural state (the clear light of awareness) in any spiritual tradition. He will draw from this sacred text to support our recognition and resting in the nature of mind.

Attend this as a 2-day or a 7-day retreat. All participants will arrive on Friday, January 2, the day for checking in, settling into your room (if you are staying onsite), a light dinner and a guided practice. Our weekend guests will join us for teachings on the Invocation of Tapihritsa. Those continuing with the longer retreat will continue on. Beginning on January 03, the Drupdra Khenpo will begin to draw on the 21 Nails to guide our meditations. For those unable to attend in person, both options will be offered online via Zoom.

About Drupdra Khenpo

Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche’ was born in the Hor’ region of East Tibet (Kham’), in 1968 to a Bönpo family of nomadic cattle herders. As a boy, he tended his family’s sheep and yaks, and learnt reading and writing from his grandfather. At nineteen, he entered Lungkar Monastery. During this time, Tsultrim Tenzin completed the traditional preliminary practices and studied Tibetan grammar and poetry as well as Bönpo philosophy. Tsultrim Tenzin served as umze, or chant master, for three years in the Lungkar Monastery.

At the age of twenty-five, he went to Menri’s Monastery in Central Tibet to study with Pönlob Kalzang Nyima’ from whom he received teachings on Denö Dzö’ authored by Shardza Trashi Gyaltsen Rinpoche’ (1859-1935) and the A-Thril’ Bönpo Dzogchen manual. At this time he also gained the experiential understanding of Great Perfection.

In 1993, Tsultrim Tenzin made the arduous journey to Triten Norbutse Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal, to study intensively with his root Master, Yongdzin Lopön Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche, under whose guidance he deepened his knowledge of Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen. He also learnt astrology, traditional Tibetan medicine, and Sanskrit. While studying, Tsultrim Tenzin served as the monastery’s chant master for six years, and as gekhöz (disciplinarian) for three years. After completing the 14-year study programme, he passed the Geshe examination in 2001 and received his degree.

In 2002, Tsultrim Tenzin was appointed by Yongdzin Lopön Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche as Drubdra Khenpo – Abbot of the Meditation School – in Triten Norbutse Monastery. Since then he has been teaching Dzogchen in the meditation school there as well as giving instructions on Sutra, Tantra, Dzogchen, astrology and mandala and painting in the monastic dialectic school.

Alongside teaching, Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin Rinpoche practices Dzogchen meditation and Magyu tsalung, thrulkhor and tummo for two hours every morning. He sometimes travels to Tibet, China, Japan, Europe and England to teach Dzogchen, Tantra and tsalung. This is Rinpoche’s first visit to the United States.