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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.

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Now online!
The Windhorse
Newsletter of the Chagdud Gonpa Foundation

Current & Back Issues Here

Contact

info@amritaseattle.org

Tel: (206) 546-8095

9653 Firdale Avenue
Edmonds, WA 98020

© 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 traveled to Tibet and met with the terton Tromge Dechhen Kyabje Wangpo, who acknowledged 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 320 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.  
   

January 2010

Complete Calendar Here

PDF Version Here

Guru Rinpoche Tsok**
     Monday, Jan. 25th at 7:00pm

Teachings on the Path of Universal Liberation (Mahayana) w/Lama Padma
     Wednesday, Jan. 27th at 7:00pm

Meditation Class w/Lama Padma
     Thursday, Jan. 28th, 7:30 to 8:30pm

Gesar & Chenrezig Tsok*
     Saturday, Jan. 30th at 2:00pm
  

February 2010

Complete Calendar Here

PDF Version Here

Teachings on the Path of Universal Liberation (Mahayana) w/Lama Padma
     Wednesday, Feb. 3rd at 7:00pm

Open Meditation & Instruction w/Lama Padma
     Thursday, Feb. 4th, 7:30 to 8:30pm

Red Tara Tsok*
      New Time
      Sunday, Feb. 7th @ 2:00pm

Updated
Teachings on the Path of Universal Liberation (Mahayana) w/Lama Padma
     Wednesday, Feb. 10th @ 7:00PM

Open Meditation Instruction w/Lama Padma
     Thursday, Feb. 11th, 7:30 to 8:30pm

Vajrakilaya Practice*
      Empowerment & Registration Required
      Friday, Feb. 12th, 9:00am to 9:00pm
      Saturday, Feb. 13th, 9:00am to 6:00pm

Losar: Tibetan New Year 2137
Year of the Iron Tiger

Updated
Teachings on the Path of Universal Liberation (Mahayana) w/Lama Padma
      Wednesday, Feb. 17th @ 7:00PM

Open Meditation & Instruction w/Lama Padma
     Thursday, Feb. 18th, 7:30 to 8:30pm

Chenrezig Nyungnay*
      Friday, Feb. 19th to
      Monday, Feb. 22nd

Guru Rinpoche Tsok**
      Monday, Feb. 22nd @ 7:00pm

Updated
Teachings on the Path of Universal Liberation (Mahayana) w/Lama Padma
      Wednesday, Feb. 24th @ 7:00PM

Open Meditation & Instruction w/Lama Padma
     Thursday, Feb. 25th, 7:30 to 8:30pm

Chenrezig Tsok*
      New Time
      Sunday, Feb. 28th @ 2:00pm

   
Save the Date for These Future Events

Teachings on the Path of Pure Vision (Vajrayana)
w/Lama Padma
      Restricted to Students with Prior Vajrayana
      Empowerment
      Dates and Times To Be Announced

2010 Chenrezig Dubchen
    April 16 – 24, 2010
  

TSOKS AT THE NEW LOCATION:
Amrita will provide the food and drink for every tsok. Monetary donations will be gratefully accepted.

Contact (206) 546-8095 for more information about Chagdud Gonpa Armita and any of the events listed above