Part 1: Gateway to Buddhist Practice August 2023

We are deeply delighted to welcome our precious teacher, Kyabje Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, back to Rangjung Yeshe Gomde California for nine days of teaching this August 2023. After three years, it will be truly wonderful to gather as a community with Rinpoche at our magnificent spiritual home.

This page includes the description for Part 1: Gateway to Buddhist Practice.  If you are looking to attend the Full Program, Part 2, or only the Ocean of Amrita puja, follow these links:

• Full Program: Annual Seminar with Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
• Part 2: Directly Meeting Your Buddha Nature — August 5th – 11th 2023
• The Ocean of Amrita Puja — August 6th, 2023

Check-in

Check-in will begin on Thursday, August 3rd, at 3:00 pm, followed by dinner and an evening teaching with one of our lamas from Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling. Rinpoche will begin teaching the morning of August 4th, and Part 1 will continue through the Nagkso Puja into the evening of August 6th.

The Ocean of Amrita Püjā

Rinpoche will preside over the Ocean of Amrita puja for the repairing of broken commitments on Sunday, August 6th. To register to attend the pūjā only:  click here

Empowerments

We will request Rinpoche to bestow several empowerments pertaining to Gomde California’s primary practices of Three Roots. Empowerments will take place during the second half of the Full Program (or, Part 2: Directly Meeting Your Buddha Nature). Empowerments will not be granted in Part 1: Gateway to Buddhist Practice

Accommodation

For those attending Part 1, the following accommodation options are available:

• Rent a Self-Setup Tent with Sleeping Pad
• Camping
• Off-Site Accommodation

To learn more about each lodging option for Part 1: Gateway to Buddhist Practice, click “Register Now.”

If you wish to stay off-site, we encourage you to check with local hotels around Gomde California well in advance. Here are links to several options:

• Big Bend Lodge
• Royal Tree Villas
• Redwood River Resort
• Benbow Historic Inn (about 25 minutes from Gomde)

You may also consider renting an AirBnB in the Leggett area, though we encourage you to do thorough research on your rental before arriving.

Work-Exchange and Scholarships

A lot of work and generous financial support go into running and developing a retreat center of Gomde California’s size (around 275 acres!). Despite our high operating costs, the administration continuously strives to create conditions for everyone to be able to connect with and study the authentic Dharma. We have several Work-Exchange and Scholarship opportunities for sangha member who wish to attend the teachings at a significantly discounted rate. If you are interested in a work-exchange or scholarship for this nine-day period, please write to coordinator@gomdeca.org.

We look forward to warmly welcoming our sangha members, and new folks from all backgrounds, to the splendid retreat land of Gomde California. Kyabje Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche sends his love and blessings to all of us.