Upcoming Schedule
Updated Schedule: Lho Karma Ratna Rinpoche Online Dharma Classes
with: Lho Karma Ratna Rinpoche
Dates: October 28 & 29, 2024
Location: Online via Zoom
We are delighted to announce that Karma Ratna Rinpoche has kindly offered teachings and transmissions for the people who have entered the 100-day retreat on Galiano Island. Lama Gyaltsen has graciously offered to share these teachings with other dedicated practitioners unable to attend the retreat in person. Lho Ratna Rinpoche will give classes on Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29. These classes will be live streamed via Zoom, ensuring accessibility for all.
Please note there has been a change in the teaching schedule. The evening class on October 29th at 7:30 pm PDT / 10:30 pm EDT has been cancelled. Ratna Rinpoche will still be teaching on October 28th at 7:30 pm PDT / 10:30 pm EDT and will offer a final class on October 29th at 7:30 am PDT / 10:30 am EDT. We encourage you to join these sessions to receive Rinpoche's wisdom and guidance.
Updated Teaching schedule:
October 28
• Session 1: 7:30 am PDT / 10:30 am EDT (India, Oct. 28, 8:00 pm)
• Session 2: 7:30 pm PDT / 10:30 pm EDT (India, Oct. 29, 8:00 am)
October 29
• Session 3: 7:30 am PDT / 10:30 am EDT (India, Oct. 29, 8:00 pm)
• Session 4: 7:30 pm PDT / 10:30 pm EDT (India, Oct. 30, 8:00 am) Cancelled
Please adjust the times according to your local time zone if necessary. Check your local time.
Ratna Rinpoche will offer teachings and transmissions on the Stream of Nectar by Drikung Kyobpa Jigten Sumgön, along with additional transmissions based on the works of Mipham Rinpoche and Patrul Rinpoche.
While attendance is free of charge, we encourage donations for Rinpoche and the Monastery. Please send your contributions via e-transfer or PayPal to tmsheridan108@gmail.com, and include "Rinpoche" and/or "Monastery" in the message.
Please join us to receive Ratna Rinpoche's wisdom and guidance.
One Year Retreat for Dedicated Practitioners Fall 2024
with Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen (Mark Webber)
Dates: Beginning mid-October 2024
Location: Galiano Island, B.C. Canada
Lama Mark Webber (Lama Gyaltsen) and Laurel Jacobson will be going into deep retreat for one year in the fall of 2024, beginning in mid-October. Dedicated serious practitioners with a strong connection to Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen and experience in solo and/or long retreats (3 months or longer) are invited to register. Practitioners without these requirements may also be considered. Each application will be reviewed by Lama Gyaltsen for suitability.
Intensive solo retreats are remarkable and transformative experiences for practitioners who have developed the necessary capacity to undertake the rigours of deep meditation work. They require stability of both physical and psychological health. Participants must be able to practice independently without the need for frequent check ups with the Lama.
Retreat details (housing, cost, logistics, etc..) have been worked out. We always do our best to keep fees as low as possible.
The retreat will take place on Galiano Island and rental housing on the Island has been found. Crystal Mountain Society (CMS) and the Namgyal Yangzab Buddhist Community of Canada (NYBCC) have worked together to coordinate and organize the retreat. Lama Gyaltsen has said that he will provide occasional guidance and bestow transmissions, wongkurs and pithy instructions from time to time, especially during the 7-10 day settling in period. Group practices and or empowerments will generally be on auspicious days of the month.
To allow for timely planning of this auspicious retreat we are strongly encouraging all interested individuals - including those living on Island - to submit their application to register as soon as possible.
To apply to register and for any questions please contact the Retreat Registrars at: retreats@crystalmountain.org
