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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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Tibetan Treasures Catalog

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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

© 2009/2010 Chagdud Gonpa Amrita  

Our Teachers

H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
(1930 - 2002)

  

H. E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche Yangsi

Long Life Prayer for
H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche Yangsi
  
Padmasambhava, who attained the kaya of deathlessness—through the knowledge,
love, and energy of the entire vast array of the
Three Roots, may the supreme emanation
of the powerful lord of the dance
have a stable life, and carry his enlightened activities to perfect consummation.

Long LIfe Prayer in Pecha Format - PDF

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.

September 2010

Online Calendar Here - pdf

Wednesday Evening Open Practice, or
Open Practice with Teachings
    Every Wednesday evening at 7:00P
    Starting September 15th, Lama Padma will teach     on the Four Foundational Contemplations.

*Red Tara Tsok
    Friday, September 3th, 7:00PM

***Ngondro Practice
    Sunday, September 12th, 9:30 - 11:30AM

**Guru Rinpoche Tsok
   Thursday, September 16th, 7:00PM

***Lojong Practice
    Sunday, September 19th, 9:30 - 11:30AM

*Chenrezig Tsok
    Thursday, September 23rd, 7:00PM

***Ngondro Practice
    Sunday, September 26th, 9:30 - 11:30AM

*Empowerment is a prerequisite for participation in these particular practices.
**Vows of Refuge are a prerequisite for participating in this practice.
*** Permission required.

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

Although the teachings and meditation class are offered at no charge, it is highly meritorious to make an offering to support dharma activities.