Tsog is performed on the 25th day of the Tibetan month as a skillful method for accumulating merit and wisdom and for purifying obscurations. The tsog of Yumka Dechen Gyalmo will be performed. This is a sadhana practice on Yeshe Tsogyal, the consort of Guru Rinpoche, as a wisdom dakini.
2:00pm Dharma Teaching and Long-Life Empowerment:
Rinpoche will offer practical advice on how we can develop and apply dharma practice in our daily lives. He will also bestow the Long-Life Empowerment of Könchok Chidu ('Gathering of All Precious Jewels') from the treasure revelations of Rigdzin Jatsön Nyingpo. This empowerment is considered the most profound of Guru Rinpoche's blessings for a long life free of obstacles.
His Eminence Gyangkhang Choktrul Rinpoche is the Head Abbot of Palyul Namdroling Monastery in Bylakuppe, India. After his recognition as the Fourth Gyangkhang Choktrul Rinpoche, he was enthroned at Namdroling Monastery where he was cared for and tutored by His Holiness Penor Rinpoche as one of his heart sons. Having completed training in the study of the sutras and tantras, and receiving the empowerments, oral transmissions and pith instructions of the entire Kama and Terma teachings of the Palyul tradition, Rinpoche today teaches around the world giving transmissions and instruction in accordance with the intention of his root master, HH Penor Rinpoche.
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Please do not park in the ODD parking lot! Parking at ODD is reserved for the lamas, tenants and essential staff only.
Parking is available one block away from ODD, at the Civic Center Parking Lot. It's located at 1416 Oak St., between Central and Santa Clara Aves. Cost is only
.75/hour, and is free after 5 pm.
Orgyen Dorje Den 2244 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda, CA 94501
