The Vajrayana Foundation is a Tibetan Buddhist retreat and teaching center founded by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche. It is a Nyingma center in the Dudjom Tersar tradition. Also a non-profit organization, it was created by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche to establish the Buddha Dharma in the West. The main retreat center for the Vajrayana Foundation is Pema Osel Ling (Lotus Land of Clear Light), located in Santa Cruz, California.
Troma Nagmo Retreat 2019 | 06/12/2019
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Annual Summer Retreat: June 12th - July 11th, 2019 | 06/12/2019
June 12-20 - Troma Nagmo, with Lama Sonam Tsering ...
Black Hayagriva (Tamdrin Yangtrö Nakpo) Retreat 2019 | 06/21/2019
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Shitro Ngakso (100 Peaceful and Wrathful Deities) Retreat 2019 | 06/28/2019
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Collection of Seven Treasures Drupchen and Children's Retreat 2019 | 07/03/2019
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Dance Day 2019 | 07/11/2019
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Holy Days and Special Pujas
May 29 - Dakini Day - Trö-Chung @ 7:00 pm
May 25th, 1-3 pm
This is an ancient practice from Padmasambhava to help support the environment, magnetize wealth and restore vital energy to all beings. It is fun, relaxing, and brings multiple benefit and merit to the rollers.All ages are welcome - no experience necessary - no charge to participate!At the Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz, 740 Front Street, The Galleria, Santa Cruz
To make an offering to support the Red Dorje Drolo Stupa Completion Project click here.
Monthly Teachings and empowerments with Lama Sonam Tsering Rinpoche or special sessions with Vajrayana Foundation senior students
May 25th, 1-3 pm
Treasure Vase Medcine Ball Rolling
This is an ancient practice from Padmasambhava to help support the environment, magnetize wealth and restore vital energy to all beings. It is fun, relaxing, and brings multiple benefit and merit to the rollers.All ages are welcome - no experience necessary - no charge to participate!
Lotus Lights on the Ku-Dung Stupa for Lama Tharchin Rinpoche.
Lama Tharchin Rinpoche passed into Parinirvana on July 22, 2013. Rinpoche asked Pema Dechen to give his Final Words of Advice (Shal Chem in Tibetan) after he passed:
Original Tibetan Handwriting PDF
Here is a beautiful letter by Lama Sonam Rinpoche
Read the inspiring post by Kunzang Dechen Chodron
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