The ceremony is for those who wish to engage in the practice of Red Tara or for those who want to renew their vows.

Tara Retreat - Module 3 - emphasis on the practice of extensive Red Tara Continuing the cycle of teachings, in this retreat Lama Tsering will focus on the practice of Red Tara in tibetan.   Participation can be in person or online. The teachings will not be recorded. Accommodation is available. Participation in the retreat includes access to videos with teachings on altar offerings, offerings in a general context and mudras - via the Campus Platform. These are introductory teachings…

Guru Rinpoche Empowerment and Refuge and Bodhichitta vow, with Lama Tsering To start the year with the right motivation, on January 1, 2025, at 10 am (UTC-3), Lama Tsering will grant Guru Rinpoche Empowerment and the vows of Refuge and Bodhichitta. In the vow of Refuge, the person formally commits to following the Buddha's teachings, taking refuge in the Three Jewels (the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha). In the Bodhichitta vow, the commitment is made to work for the…

Ngöndro retreat In January, Lama Tsering will give teachings on Ngöndro, the preliminary practices of Vajrayana Buddhism.   “The Dudjom Tersar Ngöndro provides a magnificent means of opening the door to recognizing the nature of the mind. I hope that all those who undertake it can transcend the rigors of the practices to find true contentment in them.” Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche   It is said that learning the Ngöndro is similar to learning the alphabet, because although they are so-called…

Guru Rinpoche empowerment Lama Tsering will grant the Guru Rinpoche empowerment to Ngöndro practitioners and opens this rare opportunity to all who wish to participate.   On January 4th, Lama Tsering will grant the Guru Rinpoche empowerment to all those who wish to receive the empowerment for the first time or renew their vows! With Guru Rinpoche empowerment, we begin to cultivate, through the practice of Guru Yoga, the presence of the enlightened and awakened mind that permeates everything. On…

Vajrasattva practice for the benefit of Lama Norbu January 17h will be a great occasion for practice dedicated to our precious Lama Norbu.   Odsal Ling is inviting the entire sangha to do Vajrasattva practice for a whole day and dedicate this merit to Lama Norbu. There will be three practice sessions and a Vajrasattva tsog offering at the end of the day. Participation can be in person or online via zoom. The practice will be done in the context…

In an evening of teachings, Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche will talk about the meaning of this profound prayer, which is the essence of aspirational bodhichitta. As quoted in the prayer itself, its recitation leads us to perfect enlightenment. It is especially recommended to recite this prayer during a solar or lunar eclipse, during an earthquake and during a solstice. May all beings benefit from this powerful prayer of aspiration. Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche is currently the spiritual director of two centers in…