Samden Ling is dedicated to the: Longchen Nyingthig: Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse tradition of Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhism.
Who we are
Samden Ling is dedicated to the: Longchen Nyingthig: Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Practitioners follow the profound teachings and exquisite practices of Longchen Rabjam and Jigme Lingpa. In this Rime (Non Sectarian) Tradition, all interested are welcome to participate.
Samden Ling’s practice center focuses on the Longchen Nyingthig, Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse, and on Adzom Drukpa’s revealed cycle, Secret Treasure of the Luminous Vajra, considered a “child” of this lineage.
Lama Jacqueline Mandell
Lama Jacqueline Mandell is A Founding Teacher of Samden Ling. She was fortunate to have met A.dzom P.aylo Rinpoche in 1996 at Samye Chimpu, Tibet during a pilgrimage following in the footsteps of Padmasambhava, Yeshe Tsogyal, Longchen Rabjam and Jigme Lingpa. Jacqueline began training with Adzom Rinpoche on the very day she met him during Sagadawa, the month honoring the Buddha’s Enlightenment. Prior to that time, she was a student of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche.
On December 25, 2003, while offering teachings on ‘The Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse’ to a large audience, A.dzom Rinpoche formally authorized Jacqueline to teach the Longchen Nyingthig Ngondro.
Sanctuary News
Review of ‘Words of My Perfect Teacher’ Oct Nov Dec
October 27th, November 10th, December 15th, 2021 Join Lama Jacqueline for Live Broadcast Reviewing 'Words of My Perfect Teacher' Chapter by Chapter. Suitable...
‘Words of My Perfect Teacher’ Review with Lama Jacqueline Sept 8 & 29, 6pm pacific time
Lama Jacqueline will Review 'Words of My Perfect Teacher' by Patrul Rinpoche on September 8th & 29th, Wednesdays 6pm pacific time. For the link please...
Jigme Lingpa: July 14th Chokhor Duchen
Chokhor Duchen Shakyamuni Buddha’s first teaching. July 14th. Merit Multiplies Lama Jacqueline will be offering a 'Fireside Chat' on 'A Marvelous Garland of...
Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche in July
Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche and Master Translator Erik Drew will be answering all of our Dharma Questions. Sign up for the July 10 & 11 and July 17&18...