NEWS & EVENTS
Upcoming events and any teachings from H.E. Ga Lhakhang Rinpoche
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Visualization in Vajrayana and Four Basic Thoughts. Third session – July 20.
On the July 20 (Sunday), Ga Lhakhang Rinpoche will give teachings on the Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma, and the construction, merging, and dissolution of visualizations in Vajrayana. The Four Thoughts are the foundation of the Buddhist worldview, revealing the essence of impermanence, suffering, karma, and liberation. Their deep understanding allows one… Read…
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Transmission of the practice of offering Sur. Postponed
On Sunday, June 29, at the request of the Vietnamese Sangha, Ga Lhakhang Rinpoche will give instructions on the practice of offering Sur. Sur Offering is an incense offering ritual made from an array of pure substances like “the three whites and three sweets,” sometimes supplemented with precious ingredients. The offerings are presented through fire,… Read…
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Tsetar Ritual on Saga Dawa New Moon
On the last day of Saga Dawa, during the new moon, Ga Lhakhang Rinpoche will perform the Tsetar practice — the releasing of fish lives. The Tsetar ritual, or life-release, is considered a powerful practice for accumulating merit and removing obstacles. According to the teachings, it bestows longevity, robust health, and purifies negative karma arising… Read…
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Chutor practice, water offering to Black Dzambhala
This Sunday morning, Ga Lhakhang Rinpoche will lead the Chutor practice, make a water offering to Black Dzambhala, and give some commentary. Please join the live Zoom session. In Tibetan Buddhism, Chutor, also known as a water offering or water torma, is a ritual offering of water to Dzambhala, the god of wealth. It is… Read…
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Taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts
Early in the morning of the coming full moon, Ga Lhakhang Rinpoche is going to give the Eight Mahayana Precepts which should taken for 24 hours. The session is held online in English with simultaneous translation into Russian. Everyone is welcome to join. The Eight Mahayana Precepts are a set of vows that are taken… Read…
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Announcement of the Gyabzhi ritual for removing obstacles
On Sunday, June 8, Ga Lhakhang Rinpoche will conduct a Gyabzhi ritual to remove this year’s obstacles. The བརྒྱ་བཞི་ (བརྒྱ་བཞི་, Gyabzhi) ritual in Tibetan Buddhism, often translated as “Four Hundred,” is a purification and healing practice rooted in tantric teachings. It is a powerful and important ritual used for various purposes, including curing illness, overcoming… Read…
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Photos from retreat in Italy 2025
From April 23rd to 26th, 2025, a retreat led by His Eminence the XIII Ga Lhakhang Rinpoche took place at the beautiful Ronzano Hermitage near Bologna🇮🇹. This important event was organized by Jamtse Ling Centro Rimé. During the retreat, participants had the chance to receive deep teachings, including lessons on the Four Immeasurables. They also… Read…
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Florence, Italy: Public Talk by Ga Lhakhang Rinpoche – “21st Century Spiritual Life”
🇮🇹ITALY FLORENCE In personOn the April 19 th (Saturday), 16:00-18:00 CETGa Lhakhang Rinpoche will give public talk “ 21 century Spiritual Life “Lot of space for Question AnswersAddress Florence Via Guelfa 116 , Movart StudioFree entrance , no registration neededFor additional info WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber See also: Long Life Prayer for H.E. Ga Lhakhang Rinpoche 13th… Read…
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Retreat with Ga Lhakhang Rinpoche in Italy, April 2025
We are deeply honored to announce that His Eminence the XIII Ga Lhakhang Rinpoche, Jigme Ngawang Chokley Namgyal, will be giving teachings in Italy for the very first time. This special residential retreat will be held at the serene Eremo di Ronzano in Bologna from April 23rd to April 26th, 2025. This unique retreat offers… Read…
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Commentary on the Kurukulle practice
Attention! Date and time have changed. On March 9, Rinpoche will give a commentary on the Kurukulle practice from the empowerment given in January. Event time:There will be 2 sessions of 2 hours each.1st session starts – March 09, 2025 09:152nd session starts – March 09, 2025 12:15Suggested offering: 25 euro. To make the offering… Read…