Looking back at 2025, Ngondro quietly carried us—not just as a practice, but as a way of showing up each day. For a lot of us, Ngondro became something steady and lived. As Lama Tharchin Rinpoche would say, “Something to return to again and again.”

In the Dudjom tradition, Ngondro teaches simple, sacred habits:, humility through prostrations, release through Vajrasattva, generosity through mandala offering, and trust through guru yoga.

As we move into 2026, May these habits begin to follow us off the cushion—softening the heart, steadying the mind, and reminding us of refuge when life feels uncertain.

Ngondro doesn’t ask for perfection—only sincerity and return. Step by step it continues to shape our lives in quiet, lasting ways. With gratitude for all that 2025 ripened,

Let’s continue into 2026, held by the blessings of the Dudjom Lineage and the path we walk together. 💕

JANUARY NGONDRO SCHEDULE

Jan 5, 6 pm – Ngondro and Dharma with Stefan Graves https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82932606024?pwd=CapNgP0SwJhW7fURHpi5B5WT4n1YbW.1
(It should be noted that this on the last day of Trekcho)

Jan 11, 10 am – 7-Line Prayer accumulation with Choying Wangmo

Jan 17, 10 am – Concise Dudjom Tersar Ngondro Accumulation with Choying Wangmo

Jan 19, 6 pm – Ngondro and Dharma with Stefan Graves: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82932606024?pwd=CapNgP0SwJhW7fURHpi5B5WT4n1YbW.1

Jan 25, 11 am – Ngondro Program Q&A with Tuku Thadral Rinpoche

Jan 28, 5 pm – NEW SERIES ~ Meaning & Benefits of the Vajra Guru Mantra a Karma Lingpa Terma,  with Tulku Thadral Rinpoche ~~~. https://youtube.com/live/rJZlXXX_zn8

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Thinley Norbu Rinpoche’s 14th Decho with Ven. Khentrul Thadral Rinpoche

Join us in person or online to commemorate the parinirvana of our beloved teacher through Dechö, a time-honored Vajrayana observance dedicated to remembrance, devotion and connection with lineage blessings. The Dechö will include the practice of Dorsem Lama Chöpa, with online and Shrine Room texts provided.

 

Lama Tharchin Rinpoche said of Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche’s Dechö, “‘De’ is the time when Kyabje Dungse Rinpoche passed into Parinirvana and ‘Chö’ is the aspect where the student can make offerings to connect with the blessings of Rinpoche’s wisdom mind. Dechö is important because the time becomes very holy and special … I am not saying that when Rinpoche was alive there was less blessing. I am saying that when Rinpoche passed and the structure of his body opened, Rinpoche’s wisdom mind was and is able to pervade everywhere and the penetration of Rinpoche’s blessings became more powerful.”

 

By participating in Dechö, practitioners join a living tradition upheld by generations of students, honoring the masters who formed this lineage and brought forth teachings that continue to inspire and transform our lives.

 

In Vajrayana Buddhism, Dechö days are considered especially auspicious for renewing samaya, accumulating merit, offering tsok and butter lamps, and strengthening devotion and lineage connection. Offerings may be made in support of this practice.

 

Offerings

 

In Vajrayana Buddhism, these Dechö days are especially auspicious for:

 

Renewing samaya
Accumulating merit
Offering tsok and butter lamps
Strengthening devotion and lineage connection
Make an offering

 

 

Streaming Links

Times listed are Pacific Standard Time

 

Morning session, 9:30 a.m.

 

Afternoon session 2:30 p.m