A Mantra for This Time-Lomachen

Recitation of the mantra of Lomachen, the aspect of Tārā known as ‘She Who Wears a Skirt of Leaves’, (Parṇaśabarī), known as the 20th of the 21 Taras is recommended for this time. Om Pishatsi Parna Shawari Sarvazora Prashamanayeh Swaha     OM: sacred...

Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche in Portland

Registration: Home Page, Scroll to ‘Donation’: Choose General Donation. Include Name, email, phone and note: Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche Retreat. $240. For more information on the retreat: info@samdenling.org. Bio: adzomgyalsetulku.com Sample...

Generous Time

Now is the time of open hearted generosity. Please consider donating  on this site. Choose the donation button under any category. Please include name and email for 501c-3 receipt.

Lhabad Duchen: Buddha returns to earth to teach.

October 31st, 2018 is the Buddhist Sacred Day of Lhabad Duchen. One of the four holy days of the life of the Buddha’s Life. This day is when Shakyamuni Buddha descended back to earth on the golden ladder from the Heaven Realms. He spent 3 months in the Heaven...

Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche Returns to Portland Aug 4-8th

Samden Ling Buddhist Community is honored to welcome back Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche for a 5-day, in-town retreat. He will teach “The Wish-Fullfilling Treasure” by Longchen Rabjam (Longchenpa). This text is included in the seven commentaries by Longchenpa. These...

Dakini Day and Guru Rinpoche Practice & Tsok in May

Dakini Day and Guru Rinpoche Day Practice & Tsok ~ Celebrate the close blessing energies of the deities Thursday, May 10th: Dakini Day is celebrated by food offerings (tsok) and practice on the 25th day of each lunar month. We celebrate Green Tara on this...