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.
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It was a wonderful visit with
October 1-4
(A special video message from Lama Sonam Rinpoche)
Yangchen Ling, the dwelling at Pema Osel Ling where Drubpon Pema Rigdzin (aka Lama Freddie) lives is no longer viable and needs immediate extensive work, forcing him to temporarily relocate.
We are thrilled to let you know that a $5,000 matching grant was put forward by a generous donor! Every dollar you donate will be doubled until we meet the match.
Learn more about the project here!
5 pm October 23
Tulku Thadra gives teachings and and deomonstrates how to ues the Chod Drum and Bell.
Catch up on past teachings here!
Swift Rebirth Prayers for H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche III Sangye Pema Shepa
In 2020 we began accumulating the Vajra Guru Mantra to bring balance to the World
Our goal is 100 Million.
We are close!!
Please help us in our endeavor.
Send your mantra totals to offerings@vajrayana.org
As of September 2024 the total recited is 97.7 Million
Thank you for helping with this great effort!
Join us to start accumulating at any time and simply submit your totals, daily, weekly, monthly or otherwise to the email above.
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