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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Monthly Puja Streaming & Upcoming Events:
January Puja Schedule | Daily Puja Streaming Links
Ngondro Program Schedule | Monthly Ngondro Teachings
Offerings
Friday, Jan. 24 - Sunday, Jan. 26
with Chakung Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche
online and in person
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Feb. 11
3rd Decho
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Morning Session 9 a.m. | Afternoon session 2 p.m.
(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!
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. We have collectively achieved our goal - 100,000,000!
Tulku Thadral Rinpoche would like us to accumulate another 100 Million.
We have reached 4.5 million as of January 24 2025
Join us to start accumulating at any time and submit your totals, weekly, monthly or otherwise to offerings@vajrayana.org
Thank you for helping in this great effort!
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