Southern California Information

In January 2010, Rinpoche presented a teaching on “Overcoming Pain, Discovering Joy: Clearing and Transforming the Negative Emotions of the Six Realms.”  During this weekend retreat, students were guided towards recognizing how the characteristics of the six realms manifest in the body, energy and mind, and were lead through steps to clear these karmic obscurations by transforming negativities into equanimity and other positive qualities.

Are other practices or programs held in Southern California?

Yes, Rinpoche’s senior students periodically present programs that support Rinpoche’s teachings. Local programs are announced through this website and via the announcement list.

MONTHLY PRACTICE
 
The Southern California sangha meets at locations in the greater Los Angeles area on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Our regular practice includes silent meditation, the nine breaths of purification, tsa lung, and the Five Warrior Syllables practice.  All levels of practitioners are welcome and previous experience of these practices is not required.  
 
For those who wish to participate, a pot-luck lunch is shared from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.  Follow instructions below to place your name on the contact and announcement lists.

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche was the first to bring the Bön Dzogchen teachings to the West in 1988 and remains one of the very few Bönpo masters to live and teach in the West.

Rinpoche is an acclaimed author as well as a highly respected and beloved teacher to students throughout the world.

He is known for his clear, lively and insightful teaching style and his ability to make Tibetan practices easily accessible to the Western practitioner.

 

 

How do I get my name on the contact and announcement lists?

Contact Bob Anger at or (310) 369-4747.