Vajra North – Rigdrol Dechen Ling is a Tibetan Buddhist practice group established by Nyingma master Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
Vajra North offers regular meditation practices as well as special teaching events with lamas from Chagdud Gonpa Foundation and other lineage holders.
We host both in-person and online meditation sessions, as well as a new study group.
Whether you are simply curious about starting a meditation practice or already engaged in one, welcome!
We host both in-person and online meditation sessions, as well as a new study group.
Whether you are simply curious about starting a meditation practice or already engaged in one, welcome!
WEEKLY PRACTICE:
Next Sunday July 19, 10:30 to noon: Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre - Sacred Space
CHÖKOR DÜCHEN, this year falling on Saturday July 18, commemorates the first teaching given by Shakyamuni Buddha following his awakening. On this first "turning of the wheel of dharma", the Buddha taught what became known as the Four Noble Truths:
This is an auspicious time to contemplate this foundational teaching. To support your contemplation, a few online references on this topic are compiled on our Resources page.
"All phenomena has a cause
That cause the Tathagatha has taught
That which stops the cause, the Virtuous one has explained.
Completely tame your mind, this is the Buddha's teaching."
Next Sunday July 19, 10:30 to noon: Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre - Sacred Space
CHÖKOR DÜCHEN, this year falling on Saturday July 18, commemorates the first teaching given by Shakyamuni Buddha following his awakening. On this first "turning of the wheel of dharma", the Buddha taught what became known as the Four Noble Truths:
- the truth of suffering - every aspect of existence is permeated with suffering and dissatisfaction.
- the truth of the causes of suffering - attachment and aversion.
- the truth of the cessation of suffering - we can be free of clinging.
- the path to the cessation of suffering - the Buddha taught the path to freedom from suffering and dissatisfaction.
This is an auspicious time to contemplate this foundational teaching. To support your contemplation, a few online references on this topic are compiled on our Resources page.
"All phenomena has a cause
That cause the Tathagatha has taught
That which stops the cause, the Virtuous one has explained.
Completely tame your mind, this is the Buddha's teaching."
Summer News and Events are listed on our EVENTS page
Last updated July 18, 2026
SUMMARY OF RECURRING PRACTICES
Weekly In-Person Meditation Sessions
Sundays from 10:30 AM to 12 noon, except when special events.
We resume our summer schedule in June, when we meet on most Sundays* (except on days when we meet at Vista) in the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre's Sacred room, on days when the building is open. Updates will be provided here but to be kept informed of last minute changes, please forward your contact information (cell phone for texting, or email), by email or by using the contact form. More info here.
Make note that one Sunday per summer month, Vista Outdoor Learning Centre kindly offers their beautiful forested property for half-day meditation retreats. Next session: August 9, from 1 to 4:30 pm.
Online Concise Red Tara on Zoom
7 PM Yukon/Pacific:
The text will be screen-shared and everyone is welcome to join.
Next: Thursday July 30, 2026
More info and zoom link here.
SUMMARY OF RECURRING PRACTICES
Weekly In-Person Meditation Sessions
Sundays from 10:30 AM to 12 noon, except when special events.
We resume our summer schedule in June, when we meet on most Sundays* (except on days when we meet at Vista) in the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre's Sacred room, on days when the building is open. Updates will be provided here but to be kept informed of last minute changes, please forward your contact information (cell phone for texting, or email), by email or by using the contact form. More info here.
Make note that one Sunday per summer month, Vista Outdoor Learning Centre kindly offers their beautiful forested property for half-day meditation retreats. Next session: August 9, from 1 to 4:30 pm.
Online Concise Red Tara on Zoom
7 PM Yukon/Pacific:
The text will be screen-shared and everyone is welcome to join.
Next: Thursday July 30, 2026
More info and zoom link here.
SUMMARY OF IN-PERSON EXTENSIVE PRACTICES:
Deity visualization and mantra recitation are combined with a ritual offering of food and other substances.
Practices NOT requiring empowerment:
Practices requiring empowerment:
For location, directions, and more info: please phone 667-6951.
More info here.
Deity visualization and mantra recitation are combined with a ritual offering of food and other substances.
Practices NOT requiring empowerment:
- Friday July 24, 1:30 to 4 pm: Guru Rinpoche Tsok – Shower of Blessings.
- Tuesday July 14, 1:30 to 3:30 pm: New Moon Riwo Sangchod and Red Vajrasattva Fulfillment (new moon practices).
Practices requiring empowerment:
- Wednesday July 29, 1:30 to 4 pm: Chenrezig Tsok –The Natural Freedom of Samsara.
- Thursday July 9, 1;30 to 4 pm: Red Tara - Wish-Fulfilling Essence .
For location, directions, and more info: please phone 667-6951.
More info here.
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The Place of Liberating Awareness and Great Bliss — Rigdrol Dechen Ling
The view of unwavering, self-arising awareness is the foundation.
Meditating by letting the mind rest in its true nature, uncontrived and self-liberated, is the path.
Effortlessly expressing one's true nature is the blissful fruit.
May this precious place of happiness and benefit to self and others expand and increase.
(Written by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche for his students in Whitehorse, Yukon, September 1984.)
Meditating by letting the mind rest in its true nature, uncontrived and self-liberated, is the path.
Effortlessly expressing one's true nature is the blissful fruit.
May this precious place of happiness and benefit to self and others expand and increase.
(Written by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche for his students in Whitehorse, Yukon, September 1984.)
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