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Chagdud Gonpa Foundation was established in 1983 by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche to preserve Nyingma teachings and to provide instruction in the traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism, especially the arts, philosophy, and meditation practices.

Chagdud Gonpa Amrita is the Seattle branch of Chagdud Gonpa Foundation.  Since 1983, it has provided a place for beginning students and long-time practitioners to gather for teachings and practice in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

Now online!
The Windhorse
Newsletter of the Chagdud Gonpa Foundation

Current & Back Issues Here

Information

Butterlamps

Chokdrup Ling

Contact/Mailing List

Directions

Membership

Prayer Requests

Prison Program

Amrita's Tibet Connection

Tibetan Treasures Catalog

Tromge School, Tibet

Contact

info@amritaseattle.org

Tel: (206) 368-7974

2223 N.E. 137th St.
Seattle, WA 98125

© 2009 Chagdud Gonpa Amrita  

Our Teachers

H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
(1930 - 2002)

Rebirth Prayer for
H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche

I pray that by the blessings of the powerful and wrathful vidyadhara Padma, in whom the sugatas of the Three
Jewels and Three Roots all unite,
the rebirth of Padma Gargyi Wangkhyuk may swiftly appear and bring vast benefit to the teachings and beings!

Download All Rebirth Prayers in Pecha Format

Lama Padma Yontan Gyatso

Lama Padma Yontan Gyatso (Richard Baldwin) began his formal Buddhist training in India in 1970 with the outstanding meditation master, the late Venerable Kalu Rinpoche. Returning to the U.S., he entered the Buddhist Studies Program at the University of Washington.  At this time he also received many teachings at the feet of the late Venerable Dezhung Rinpoche, a master of all lineages. He received his degree in 1974 and subsequently embarked on a number of meditation retreats. In 1982 he became a student of H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche.  In 1996, Chagdud Rinpoche ordained him as a lama and appointed him as the teacher at Chagdud Gonpa Amrita, Seattle.

Lama Padma teaches and practices with meditation and study groups throughout the Northwest, including several Buddhist groups in state prisons.

Having translated from Tibetan the extensive Tromge Chenrezig text, in 2004 Lama Padma deepened his connection with the Chenrezig practice when he travelled to Tibet and met with the terton Tromge Dechhen Kyabje Wangpo, who ackno?wledged him as a lineage-holder of the practice. After completing extensive retreats over several years as directed by Tromge Dechhen Rinpoche, last year Lama Padma was authorized to offer the empowerment for the Tromge Chenrezig.

Additionally, Lama Padma is coordinating the development of Chokdrup Ling, a 250 acre retreat center in the Four Corners area of Southwest Colorado.

(See Lama Padma in Tibet)

Upcoming Events

All events are held at Chagdud Gonpa Amrita unless otherwise noted.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Monday Evenings
   Every Week
   Meditation at 7:00 p.m.
   Red Tara & Chenrezig Practice at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Mornings
   Every Week
   Ngondro Practice*** at 9:30AM
   (Note: Ngondro Teachings w/Lama Padma on
    Sunday June 21st from 9:00 to 5:00PM..)
    

   
June 2009

June Calendar: Here
   

July 2009

July Calendar: Here

Guru Rinpoche Tsok**
    Wednesday, July 1st at 7:00PM

Yeshe Tsogyal Practice*
    Dates & Time Have Changed!
    Please note new start time.
    Sunday, July 5th – 9:00AM to 4:30PM

New!
All Sangha Meeting
    Sunday, July 5th – 4:30PM

Chenrezig Tsok*
    Monday, July 6th at 7:00PM

Red Tara Tsok*
    Wednesday, July 15th at 7:00PM

Chökhor Düchen
    Saturday, July 25th
    (See Below)

Guru Rinpoche Tsok**
    Friday, July 31st at 7:00PM
  

August 2009

August Calendar: Here

Chenrezig & Gesar Tsok*
    Wednesday, August 5th at 7:00PM

Red Tara Tsok*
    Saturday, August 15th at 7:00PM

Guru Rinpoche Tsok**
   Saturday, August 29th at 7:00PM

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Chökhor Düchen is the first turning of the Wheel of Dharma. For seven weeks after his enlightenment, Buddha did not teach. Finally, encouraged by Indra and Brahma, he turned the Wheel of Dharma for the first time, at Sarnath, teaching the Four Noble Truths. On this day the effects of positive or negative actions are multiplied ten million times. This is an excellent opportunity to offer butterlamps.
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*Empowerment required.
** Vows of Refuge required..
*** Permission required.

Contact (206) 368-7974 for more information about Chagdud Gonpa Armita and any of the events listed above.