Dharma Programmes in Japan 2024

We are pleased to announce that Dorzin Dhondrup Rinpoche has been invited to Japan from April 12th to April 22nd to lead a series of Dharma activities, including the Vajrakilaya Empowerment and Retreat, teachings on the Preliminary Practice of the Five Fold Path of Mahamudra, and A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path. We eagerly anticipate the gathering of all Dharma friends in Japan during this time!

多金东周仁波切将在今年4月12日至22日到日本弘法。弘法内容包括普巴金刚灌顶和闭关,大手印五支道前行教授以及胜道宝曼教授等。期待与佛友们在日本见!

International Dharma Activities Schedule 2023

Dorzin Dhondrup Rinpoche is invited to various centres in Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, and the United States to impart precious teachings to the Dharma friends in those regions.

For those Dharma friends interested in participating in the particular program, kindly reach out to your local center for further information and details.

Past Events

Dorzin Dhondrup Rinpoche had a fruitful trip to Japan, filled with joyful meetings with Dharma friends. It was Rinpoche's first visit to Tokyo, where he delivered a Dharma teaching titled "A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path" on 24 and 25 June. Following that, from 30 June to 2 July, Rinpoche led the Medicine Buddha Empowerment and Retreat in Kyoto.

On the 8th of July, Rinpoche auspiciously conducted the Opening Ceremony of the new Garchen Institute Japan center in Otsu. Congratulations to the team! A Amitabha Puja, led by Rinpoche, was held at the new center on the 9th of July.

In addition to conducting a series of Dharma activities, Dorzin Dhondrup Rinpoche embarked on a joyful pilgrimage to Koyasan (Mount Koya) and the Kongobuji temple. He was accompanied by a group of Japanese Dharma friends on the 28th and 29th of June 2023.

On the final day of Rinpoche's stay in Japan, he also visited Osaka and the Harukas 300 Tower, an impressive 60-floor landmark.

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Japan Trip — 22 June to 11 July 2023