Tsoknyi Rinpoche's Blog

In 2026, Tsoknyi Rinpoche will be observing the Tibetan tradition of an “obstacle year”, which occurs periodically according to the Tibetan astrological calendar. During this year, lamas often try to minimize travel and stay closer to home to avoid potential difficulties and challenges. Despite not holding in-person retreats outside of Nepal, Rinpoche will continue to […]

Pundarika Foundation is pleased to launch two new fundraising efforts in support of Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s vision: the construction of a new shedra at Tsoknyi Gechak Ling and the first community-wide campaign for the Himalayan Children’s Education Project, which supports young students from Rinpoche’s home region of Nubri, Nepal. These initiatives reflect Pundarika’s ongoing commitment to […]

We’re are thrilled to announce a special live-from-recording event featuring Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s recent Losar teachings at Tsoknyi Gechak Ling. In early March, over 450 practitioners from around the world gathered at Tsoknyi Gechak Ling to receive Rinpoche’s precious teachings. It was a powerful event where students from over 10 different countries had the opportunity to experience the magic of […]

We are delighted to invite you to a special retreat with Tana Dungsey Rinpoche on April 11–13, 2025, exploring the Four Yogas of Mahāmudrā—a profound and essential teaching on the path to enlightenment. This retreat will be offered both in person at the Boulder Shambhala Center and online via Zoom. Distilled to their essence, the […]

We are thrilled to announce that Tsoknyi Rinpoche will be teaching for 5-days at Tsoknyi Gechak Ling Nunnery in Chobar, Nepal, from March 3rd to 7th, 2025. For those unable to attend in person, these teachings will also be streamed online. Retreat Schedule: March 3–5: Teachings on Fully Being March 6–7: Q&A with Rinpoche Registration: […]

Tana Dungsey Rinpoche will teach on “Mahamudra and The Torch of True Meaning” by Jamgon Kongtrul (1813-1899). “The Torch of True Meaning” includes “The Torch of Certainty” text, along with an additional chapter of pith Mahamudra instructions. Teaching from a condensed ten-page version of this seminal Kagyu text, Rinpoche will highlight the “most important” points […]

Tana Dungsey Rinpoche will teach on “The Torch of Certainty” by Jamgon Kongtrul (1813-1899). He will emphasize the Mahamudra aspects – “the most important points” –  found in the ten-page condensed version of this seminal text.  This retreat will be in-person at the Boulder Shambhala Center, Boulder CO, or by zoom. Please join us! CLICK […]

We are pleased to announce that Tsoknyi Rinpoche will be offering some informal teachings and Q&A at Tsoknyi Gechak Ling Nunnery in Nepal, in February, 2024. Losar Teachings with Tsoknyi Rinpoche at Tsoknyi Gechak Ling Nunnery February 14, 15, 17, 18 2024 IN-PERSON Students in Nepal are welcome to attend in-person. Please note: the teachings […]

We are pleased to announce that Tsoknyi Rinpoche will be offering some informal teachings and Q&A at Tsoknyi Gechak Ling Nunnery in Nepal. Losar Teachings with Tsoknyi Rinpoche at Tsoknyi Gechak Ling Nunnery February 14, 16, 17, 18 IN-PERSON Students in Nepal are welcome to attend in-person. Please note: the teachings will be given in […]

Join Tana Dungsey Rinpoche for a weekend retreat from May 17-19, 2024. Please contact Tana Yelpa Foundation directly to register: Learn More