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We thank Sea Spirit Memorial for providing this inspiring and beautiful tribute to Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche's Sea Burial. The audio is a track from the cd Selwa, by Choying Drolma and Steve Tibbetts. All rights reserved. Copyright Vimala.

HE Namgyal Dawa Rinpoche: Introduction to Vajrayana Rinpoche gives an engaging and thought provoking talk on Vajrayana Buddhism in the west.

During the Parinirvana practices for Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche, held at Orgyen Dorje Den in April and May of 2023, the Lamas who were present asked to hear stories and memories from Rinpoche's long time students.

Ila Reitz lived in the Half Moon Bay household and served as one of Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche's attendants for many years. Here are some thoughts and reflections on the experience of living with a great master during the last 7 1/2 years of his life. This is an audio recording that was captured via Zoom on May 20, 2023, during the Parinirvana practices held at Orgyen Dorje Den. All rights reserved....

5-28-23 Mimi Hohenberg, Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche's primary caretaker and sponsor for many years, gives a moving tribute to him on the final day of the Parinirvana practices held at Orgyen Dorje Den.

Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche speaks from the heart about Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche and gives compassionate advice to the sangha about how to move forward.

5 28 23 Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Gives Heart Advice to the Sangha

A synopsis of Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche's Sea Burial aboard the Sea Spirit Memorial. The captain said that, during the voyage, the sea was unusually calm. A whale was also sighted (25:07), close to the boat. This video contains the full eulogy by Sangye Khandro, as well as most of the pre-burial practice that was led by Tulku Jigmed Wangdrak Rinpoche, assisted by Lama Sonam Rinpoche, Lama Drimed Ri...

Tulku Jigme Wandrak Rinpoche teaches on the importance of remembering the qualities of the Guru on the occasion of their passing.

Anyan Rinpoche flew from Denver, CO to pay his respects after Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche's Parinirvana. Rinpoche spoke from the heart about how Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche is a Vajra pillar of Vajrayana Buddhism in the West.

Lama Drimed Rinpoche has taught the first of the 3 Sacred Principles (Proper Motivitation) and touched upon the second (maintaining Non-Conceptuality as the main practice). In this video, he expands on the second and concludes with the third principle, Dedicating the Merit.

Lama Chonam talks about faith, devotion and pure view as the three crucial points to progress along the path. He says that faith is not about simply believing what we're told, but about having confidence in the depth and quality of our practice.

Sangye Khandro continues where she left off about her early years with Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche. She says there's no need for too many details, because the book, "The Dharma Treasure in the Mountain Valley" (Vimala Treasures) gives an account of Rinpoche's early accomplishments. Sangye goes on to give an inspiring and concise teaching on the meaning of "Calling the Lama From Afar", written by Kyab...

One of the first things we learned as Buddhist students were the 3 Sacred Principles of Virtuous Action: Generating the proper motivation, Concentration/Focus, and Dedicating the Merit. Lama Drimed Rinpoche gives a concise yet expansive explanation of the first two of these principles. Translation by Ila Reitz.

May 13, 2023 Lama Chonam elaborates on his prior teaching and gives Sangha advice on practice.

May 12, 2023 Lama Sonam Rinpoche: Obstacles to Accomplishing the Dharma

May 11, 2023 Sangye Khandro Shares More Stories About Her Early Years w/ Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche

May 10, 2023 Lama Chonam responds to a question about Vajrasattva practice

May 9, 2023 Lama Drimed Rinpoche Teaches on relating to the Guru's Wisdom Mind

Sangye Khandro At Orgyen Dorje Den 5-8-23

May 7, 2023 Lama Sonam Rinpoche Advice to the Sangha at Orgyen Dorje Den

H.E. Namgyal Dawa Rinpoche Talks About the Loss of One's Guru, at ODD 4-24-23