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Rinpoche in Sikkim

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 PUBLIC ZOOM EVENT  — ALL ARE WELCOME
We have completed 3 years of study on Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend. We celebrate the rarity of taking so much time to delve into this text at a deeper level. We look forward to the next study on A Boddhisattva's Way of Life. Meanwhile Rinpoche will continue to teach on subjects pertinent to daily living. 
A Buddhist Philosophy Course with Tulku Jigme Rinpoche

Sundays — 8 AM PST
Email [email protected] for the Zoom link
On Zoom 
Suggested offering $20
Offering to the Teacher
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ZOOM EVENT — ALL ARE WELCOME

Calm-abiding Meditation
Wednesdays 7:00 – 7:30 PM
Email [email protected] for the zoom link

Once a month, usually the first Wednesday of the month, there is also a Medicine Buddha Practice.
​This event is free.

Upcoming Events


No one is refused due to inability to pay. For scholarships, use the promo codes listed on the registration page.
Rinpoche's 2024 Swiss Tour
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Run for Peace — June 14, 2025
In honor of HIs Holiness Dalai Lama's historic visit to Eugene in 2013.
​5K, 10K Walk/Run and the Peace Place! 
9AM Alton Baker Park, Eugene OR
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Become a sponsor or form a team to run for peace. Let's walk or run together!
More information and to register

Rinpoche in Switzerland — September 10 through October 10, 2023 — New European tour coming in October 2024

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Let's Talk about the TRUE Meaning of Love
with Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche

Bern — House of Religions
​September 12, 2023
​7 PM-9PM Central European Time


​info@yeshephethokling,ch

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The Heart of Meditation
with Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche

Basel — Buddhistisches ZENtrum Phật
September 15, 2023
​7:30 to 9:30 PM Central European Time


​info@yeshephethokling,ch

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The Power of Forgiveness
with Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
Lausanne — Espace Dickens 
September 19, 2023
7PM Central European Time

info@yeshephethokling,ch

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Understanding Death, Caring for the Dying and Beyond — from the Tibetan Book of the Dead with Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
Sorens — Thupten Jamtse Ling  
​Residential retreat
September 22-24, 2023

​info@yeshephethokling,ch​

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Dealing with Depression from a Contemplative Perspective  with Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
​Zurich-Oerlikon —Songtsen House
September 30. 2023
7 PM Central European Time
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​info@yeshephethokling,ch
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How to Deal with Anger 
with Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
St Gallen — Felsenstrasse 83
October 3, 2023
7 PM Central European Time

​info@yeshephethokling,ch

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The Wheel of Life — Bhavachakra
with Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche

Churwalden — ​ Ganden Chökhor
October 6 - 8
residential retreat

​info@yeshephethokling,ch


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The Science of Karma — Zoom Event
with Tulku Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
TBD

PUBLIC TALKS AND SYMPOSIA 
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Climate Change from a Buddhist Perspective
A public talk with Tulku Jigme Rinpoche
Date to be announced
​ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
$15
DATE TBd

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Public Talk @ Tsunami Books
Led by Tulku Jigme,
TBD in 2022
Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405, USA
An inspiring evening that will have a lasting impact. 
Date TBD

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Educating the Heart and Mind Symposium:
​The Science of Compassion

TBD in 2022

A public panel discussion with Tulku Jigme Rinpoche, world renowned neuroscientists, scientists, medical doctors, and community leaders.
Date tBD

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Educating the Heart and Mind Symposium:
​World Peace & Harmony through Interfaith Dialog

TBD in 2022

A public panel discussion with Tulku Jigme Rinpoche and leaders from the major world religions focused on finding common ground.
Date TBD

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Public Talk @ Tsunami
Led by Tulku Jigme Rinpoche 
TBD in 2021
Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405, USA
A rare chance to learn ancient Wisdom teachings from andunbroken lineage. 
Date TBD

COMPLETED EVENTS
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​Mountain Smoke Offering 
TBD in 2024
ZOOM EVENT
Led by Tulku Jigme Rinpoche, this class will introduce you to the ritual of Riwo Sang Cho, which is a Vajrayana practice of generosity and offering, led by Tulku Jigme Rinpoche. More details below!
Date TBD
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Introduction to Buddhism 
TBD in 2024

This four week course will be taught by Tulku Jigme Rinpoche. All are welcome. Class will meet every Thursday evening for 4 weeks from 6-8pm. Materials will be provided. Class will be recorded and a link will be emailed to all those who are registered.

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ZOOM EVENT — Event completed
White Tara 
October 3 and 4, 2020
​10AM - 5 PM
Led by Tulku Jigme Rinpoche

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ZOOM EVENT — Event Completed
Annual Sleeping & Dreaming Yoga Retreat
October 17. 2020
10AM - 5PM
Led by Tulku Jigme Rinpoche

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ZOOM EVENT — Event completed
The Eight Verses of Mind Training
November 14, 2020
10 AM - 5 PM
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 ZOOM EVENT — Event completed
Vajrasattva Purification Practice Retreat
A practice retreat with Tulku Jigme Rinpoche for accumulation of Vajrasattva mantras
January 2, 2021
10 AM — 5 PM

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ZOOM EVENT — Event Completed
Parting From Four Attachments
Cultivating Wisdom and Compassion in Challenging Times

A one day retreat with Tulku Jigme Rinpoche
February 6, 2021
10AM - 5PM
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ZOOM EVENT — Event Completed
There will be a continuation of this series. Dates to be announced.
The Four Schools of Tibetan Buddhism 
A four week series  with Tulku Jigme Rinpoche
If you join the series after the first class, you will receive recordings of any missed classes.
Thursdays: February 18, February 25, March 4, and March 11, 2021
6PM - 8PM​

New Dates TBA
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 ZOOM RETREAT — Event Completed
Death, Dying, & Beyond
Memorial Day Weekend Retreat with Tulku Jigme Rinpoche
Friday May 28— 7 to 8 PM PDT
Saturday, Sunday, Monday  May 29, 30, 31 — 6 AM to 12 PM PDT
* Please note: These retreat hours have been set to accommodate a variety of time zones across the US, Europe and Nepal, from where Tulku Jigme Rinpoche will be offering these precious teachings via Zoom.
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ZOOM EVENT — Event Completed
Annual Vipassana Retreat
Guided and instructed by Tulku Jigme Rinpoche
August 28 and 29, 2021
6AM to 11AM PDT with break for breakfast 
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* Please note: These retreat hours have been set to accommodate a variety of time zones across the US, Europe and Nepal, from where Tulku Jigme Rinpoche will be offering these precious teachings via Zoom.
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 ZOOM EVENT — Event Completed
Annual Medicine Buddha Retreat
​Led by Tulku Jigme Rinpoche
December 11 and 12, 2021
6 AM –11AM
* Please note: These retreat hours have been set to accommodate a variety of time zones across the US, Europe and Nepal, from where Tulku Jigme Rinpoche will be offering these precious teachings via Zoom.
more infoRMATION

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ZOOM EVENT  — Event Completed
Shamatha Retreat - Heart of Meditation 
A Silent Practice Retreat

Led by Tulku Jigme Rinpoche. ​
February 19 and 20, 2022
6AM to 11 AM with a break for breakfast

Shamatha meditation—mindfulness or concentration—is the foundation of Buddhist practice. The purpose of shamatha meditation is to stabilize the mind. Beginning and experienced meditators are welcome. 
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Parting From the Four Attachments — Event completed
A teaching by Tulku Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
December 18, 2022
6 AM to 11:30 AM
* Please note: These retreat hours have been set to accommodate a variety of time zones across the US, Europe and Nepal, from where Tulku Jigme Rinpoche will be offering these precious teachings via Zoom.
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The end time of 11:30 is approximate. Rinpoche may give the gift of teaching beyond the allotted time. Please plan accordingly.

See the registration page for scholarship information
more information

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Cultivating Mental and Emotional Intelligence
A teaching by Tulku Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche — Event completed 
January 8, 2023
6 AM to 11:30 AM

* Please note: These retreat hours have been set to accommodate a variety of time zones across the US, Europe and Nepal, from where Tulku Jigme Rinpoche will be offering these precious teachings via Zoom.
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The end time of 11:30 is approximate. Rinpoche may give the gift of teaching beyond the allotted time. Please plan accordingly.
See the registration page for scholarship information

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The Wheel of Life — Part One -- Event completed
A three part retreat on Zoom
with Tulku Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche

Attendance at all 3 parts is highly recommended but not required.
February 11 and 12, 2023
6 AM to 11:30 AM PST

* Please note: These retreat hours have been set to accommodate a variety of time zones across the US, Europe and Nepal, from where Tulku Jigme Rinpoche will be offering these precious teachings via Zoom.
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The end time of 11:30 is approximate. Rinpoche may give the gift of teaching beyond the allotted time. Please plan accordingly.
See the registration page for scholarship information

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The Wheel of Life— Part Two--Event completed
A three part retreat on Zoom
with Tulku Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche

Attendance at all 3 parts is highly recommended but not required.
March 11 and 12, 2023
6 AM to 11:30 AM PST/PDT (Time change in some locations on March 12)

* Please note: These retreat hours have been set to accommodate a variety of time zones across the US, Europe and Nepal, from where Tulku Jigme Rinpoche will be offering these precious teachings via Zoom.
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The end time of 11:30 is approximate. Rinpoche may give the gift of teaching beyond the allotted time. Please plan accordingly.
See the registration page for scholarship information

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The Wheel of Life— Part Three
A three part retreat on Zoom
with Tulku Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche

Attendance at all 3 parts is highly recommended but not required.
April 8 and 9, 2023
6 AM to 11:30 AM PDT

* Please note: These retreat hours have been set to accommodate a variety of time zones across the US, Europe and Nepal, from where Tulku Jigme Rinpoche will be offering these precious teachings via Zoom.
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The end time of 11:30 is approximate. Rinpoche may give the gift of teaching beyond the allotted time. Please plan accordingly.
See the registration page for scholarship information

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The Healing Power of Forgiveness— Event completed
with Tulku Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
May 7, 2023


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Eugene Peace Run -- Event completed
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Saturday, June 17, 2023
Commemorating the 10 year anniversary of HH Dalai Lama's historic visit to Eugene
Former mayor Kitty Piercy and Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche intro remarks.
5K, 10K Walk/Run and the Peace Place! 
9AM Alton Baker Park, Eugene OR
​

Become a sponsor or form a team to run for peace.​
More INformation
Sponsorship Information

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​Annual Ngondro Practice Retreat -- Zoom Event completed
Group practice retreat led by Tulku Jigme Rinpoche
June 24 and 25, 2023
7 AM to 12:30 PM PDT

​The end time of 12:30 PM is approximate. Rinpoche may give the gift of teaching beyond the allotted time. Please plan accordingly.
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A Talk on Vajrayana Buddhism 
with Tulku Jigme Rinpoche and Dr. Richard Payne
All are invited.
At the University of Oregon
​Pacific Hall — Room 123
Wednesday July 5, 2023
​​5:30 PM PDT

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Ngondro Retreat Continued —  Zoom Event completed
Mandala Offering and Guru Yoga

Group practice retreat led by Tulku Jigme Rinpoche
This is open to everyone, whether you attended the Ngondro retreat in June or not.
July 8, 2023
​7AM to 12:30 PM
​The end time of 12:30 PM is approximate. Rinpoche may give the gift of teaching beyond the allotted time. Please plan accordingly.

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Death and Dying— Zoom Event completed
A weekend retreat with Tulku Jigme Rinpoche
July 22 and 23, 2023
7 AM to 12:30 PM
​The end time of 12:30 PM is approximate. Rinpoche may give the gift of teaching beyond the allotted time. Please plan accordingly.
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Let's Talk about the TRUE meaning of LOVE! — from a contemplative Buddhist perspective
A teaching by Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
 After teaching travels abroad, Rinpoche returns to Tsunami Books  for Public Teachings pertinent to our daily lives. A rare chance to learn ancient Wisdom teachings from an unbroken lineage.
Thursday, August 17 
​7 to 8:30 PM PDT

Tsunami Books -- 2585 Willamette St Eugene, OR
This talk will explore the commonly held definition of love and how this can be expanded to include self and all beings. 
Come early as seats can fill up fast.
Suggested donation $20.
​No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. 

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The 16th annual Maha Guru Boomtsok — A Celebration of prayers for the long life of HH Dalai Lama and for World Peace
NW Tibetan Cultural Association, Portland, OR
September 1,2, and 3, 2023


We are pleased to have raised over $3000 for this event!

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Teachings on the Heart Sutra
with Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
​ON ZOOM ONLY

December 9 and 10, 2023
6 AM to 11 AM with a breakfast break
​​The end time of 11 is approximate. Rinpoche may give the gift of teaching beyond the allotted time. Please plan accordingly.
$200
* Please note: These retreat hours have been set to accommodate a variety of time zones across the US, Europe and Nepal, from where Tulku Jigme Rinpoche will be offering these precious teachings via Zoom.

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MORE Teachings on the Heart Sutra
with Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
ON ZOOM  ONLY 
January 13, 2023
6 AM to 11 AM with a breakfast break
​​The end time of 11 is approximate. Rinpoche may give the gift of teaching beyond the allotted time. Please plan accordingly.
Attendance at December's retreat is not required. All are welcome. 
$100
* Please note: These retreat hours have been set to accommodate a variety of time zones across the US, Europe and Nepal, from where Tulku Jigme Rinpoche will be offering these precious teachings via Zoom.

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Run for Peace — Eugene's Peace Run
Saturday, June 15, 2024
In honor of HIs Holiness Dalai Lama's historic visit to Eugene in 2013.
​5K, 10K Walk/Run and the Peace Place! 
9AM Alton Baker Park, Eugene OR
​

Become a sponsor or form a team to run for peace. Let's walk or run together!
More information
Sponsorship Information

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ZOOM EVENT
37 Practices of a Boddhisattva
Based on the text by Gyalse Tokme Zangpo (
1297–1371)
Taught by Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche
Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28
8 AM to 1 PM PDT (with a break for brunch)
​The end time of 1PM is approximate. Rinpoche may give the gift of teaching beyond the allotted time. Please plan accordingly.
$200 (Scholarships available on the registration/payment page)
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The 17th annual Maha Guru Boomtsok — A Celebration of prayers for the long life of HH Dalai Lama, for World Peace 
and for all Tibetans still in Tibet

NW Tibetan Cultural Association, Portland, OR
4401 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230
​August 30, 
August 31 and September 1, 2024
Jigme Thrinley Rinpoche presiding
This event is special to all Tibetans, but especially for those who were forced to flee Tibet.  Let us join together to help them support this gathering. We are pleased to announce that we have surpassed our goal of $3500. Thank you to all who contributed so generously


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