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
‘Dzogchen Masters’ Dates
This summer 'A Marvelous Garland of Rare Gems' continues with the Zoom Fireside Chats with Lama Jacqueline. An opportunity to hear about those enlightened...
Fire Side Chats with Lama Jacqueline
6pm-7pm pacific time May 5th and May 19th Learn about the Dzogchen and Awareness Masters. 'A Marvelous Garland of Rare Gems' explores the lives of the...
March 10th New Live Broadcast Series
Join Lama Jacqueline for Presentations based on the notable book, A Marvelous Garland of Rare Gems: Biographies of Masters of Awareness In The Dzogchen...
February 24th Ngndro Review
6:00pm-7pm Longchen Nyingthig Ngndro Review with Lama Jacqueline . Please email info@samdenling.org for Zoom Link for the Reviews. The purpose of the reviews...