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.
Nang Jang Teachings, Oral Transmission and Empowerment with Tulku Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche | 03/06/2020
Nang Jang - Buddhahood Without Meditation: A Visionary Account Known as ...
Ngondro Retreat: April 4 - 12, 2020 | 04/04/2020
Amy Green Sam Bercholz Drubpon Pema Rigdzin 2020 Annual ...
Annual Summer Retreat: May 29th - June 30th, 2020 | 05/29/2020
Schedule, Pricing, Text List for all retreats, and Pre-Retreat Information to follow. ...
Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's Seventh Dechö | 08/03/2020
Join us for Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's Seventh Dechö (Parinirvana Anniversary), ...
Thanksgiving Retreat November 27th - November 30th, 2020 | 11/27/2020
Schedule, Pricing, Registration, and Text List to follow. Thanksgiving ...
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Special Losar Day Schedule
Feb. 24, Monday - Losar Day - Lake Born Vajra and Khandro Norlha Puja with breakfast tsok, kapse, tea and auspicious sweet rice - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm; Riwo Sang Chod Puja- 2:00-5:00 pm (times approximate)
See complete daily schedule here.
Prayer Flag Sponsorship:
Prayer flags are for the enhancement of health, longevity, wealth, and all desirable qualities. On Losar Day (February 24, 2020), we will replace last year's prayer flags with new ones during a Riwo Sang Chod (smoke offering) puja.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 9 am - 5 pm
To commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the passing of Ama-la, 1922-2019
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Enjoy our new 2019 Dharma Retreats and Programs Yearbook
Livestream monthly teachings and group Ngondro Accumulation sessions with Choying Wangmo (Regina)
March 14, 2020, 3 - 5:30 pm
Tibetan Ceremony to Recapture Longevity and Vitality
with Drubpon Pema Rigdzin
Sponsor one of 120 stone stupas - Contact us for availability
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
Support the Foundation through its membership program. Get 10% off retreats and at the Dharma Treasures gift shop.
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Make an offering for Tsok or butterlamps, for a specific date or dedication.
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