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Three days of teachings by Lama Chonam and Sangye Khandro

Friday, October 11th

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Pacific

Finding Happiness Through Meditation

Teaching by Lama Chonam

Join Lama Chonam, a teacher and translator born and raised in Tibet under the guidance of great Buddhist masters, for an insightful talk on meditation. Drawing from his profound knowledge and personal experience, Lama Chonam will explore how meditation can serve as a path to inner peace and happiness. This talk will offer practical guidance for integrating ancient wisdom into modern life, helping participants cultivate a more profound sense of well-being through mindfulness and meditation, allowing happiness to arise naturally from within. This class suits beginners and experienced practitioners, offering wisdom on integrating meditation into daily life for sustained joy and contentment.

This event has no fee. Donations accepted.

All are welcome to join in person at ODD or Zoom .

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

Troma Teachings and Practice with Sangye Khandro

Join us for an inspiring session on Troma Nagmo Chöd's teachings with Sangye Khandro, a translator and practitioner of the Vajrayana tradition. Troma Nagmo, the wrathful Black Dakini, embodies the power of cutting through ego and attachments, offering a path to profound wisdom and compassion. In the afternoon session, we will gather for a Troma Concise Tsok—a sacred feast practice that deepens our connection with the enlightened mind through offerings, devotion, and prayer.

This is a precious opportunity to engage with transformative teachings and rituals that accelerate spiritual growth and clear obstacles on the path to enlightenment. All are welcome!

10 am - 12 pm Pacific

General Troma Nagmo Chod Teaching, including Troma Ngondro

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Troma Nagmo Chod Teaching, including Troma Ngondro (cont)

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Concise Troma Tsok

Please bring tsok to share to ODD in the morning.

The tsok preparation will take place during the lunch break.

For the Troma Nagmo Concise Sadhana digital text, click here.

ODD does not have texts available for this practice. 



This event has no fee. Donations accepted.

All are welcome to join in person at ODD or Zoom

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Sunday, October 13th

Benefits of Building Stupas and Making Tsatsa

Teaching with Lama Chonam

Building stupas in honor of great lamas holds deep spiritual and cultural significance. These sacred monuments not only commemorate the wisdom and compassion of enlightened teachers but also serve as powerful symbols of peace, harmony, and protection. Constructing a stupa generates immense positive karma for all involved, helping to purify obstacles and foster spiritual growth. Additionally, stupas act as vessels for blessings, spreading positive energy to the surrounding environment and all beings who encounter them while inspiring future generations to connect with the dharma and the enlightened qualities of the lamas they honor. 

Creating tsatsa—small clay images of buddhas or deities—to be placed inside the stupa further enhances its spiritual power. These images hold profound symbolic meaning and serve as offerings that embody devotion and the wish for enlightenment. Both building stupas and creating tsatsa are acts of deep faith, offering a tangible way to engage in Buddhist practice and ensure the continued presence of blessings in the world.   

10 am - 12 pm Pacific



The Benefits of Building Stupas and the Importance of Making Tsatsa

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tsatsa making workshop (in person only at ODD)

This event has no fee. Donations accepted .

All are welcome to join in person at ODD or Zoom .

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To follow the journey of Tsatsa creation for the stupa project at Tashi Choling, click here .