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
SUNDAY JUNE 7, 10:30: KDCC builiding will be closed, so we will meet outside, by the picnic tables on the left side of the building, facing the river.
SUNDAY JUNE 14, Half-day retreat at Vista, 1 to 4:30 pm. No group practice in town.
SUNDAY JUNE 21: Holiday, no group practice.
SUNDAY JUNE 28: Online transmission of Chenrezig practice "Filling Space to Benefit Beings" by the Kyabgon Gongma Sakya Trichen. No group practice in town.
For more details, see the events page, contact Vajra North or phone 667-6951.
SAGA DAWA
The fourth month of the Tibetan year marks the important buddhist holiday period of Saga Dawa which commemorates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death and paranirvana (beyond the cycle of birth and death). This is considered a powerful time for spiritual practice since the results of our actions (both positive and negative) are said to be greatly multiplied.
SUNDAY JUNE 7, 10:30: KDCC builiding will be closed, so we will meet outside, by the picnic tables on the left side of the building, facing the river.
SUNDAY JUNE 14, Half-day retreat at Vista, 1 to 4:30 pm. No group practice in town.
SUNDAY JUNE 21: Holiday, no group practice.
SUNDAY JUNE 28: Online transmission of Chenrezig practice "Filling Space to Benefit Beings" by the Kyabgon Gongma Sakya Trichen. No group practice in town.
For more details, see the events page, contact Vajra North or phone 667-6951.
SAGA DAWA
The fourth month of the Tibetan year marks the important buddhist holiday period of Saga Dawa which commemorates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death and paranirvana (beyond the cycle of birth and death). This is considered a powerful time for spiritual practice since the results of our actions (both positive and negative) are said to be greatly multiplied.
Summer News and Events are listed on our EVENTS page
Last updated June 4, 2026
SUMMARY OF RECURRING PRACTICES
*SUNDAY JUNE 7, KDCC builiding will be closed, so we will meet outside, by the picnic tables on the left side of the building, facing the river.
Weekly In-Person Meditation Sessions
Sundays from 10:30 AM to 12 noon.
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. June 14, July 12, and 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 June 25, 2026
More info and zoom link here.
SUMMARY OF RECURRING PRACTICES
*SUNDAY JUNE 7, KDCC builiding will be closed, so we will meet outside, by the picnic tables on the left side of the building, facing the river.
Weekly In-Person Meditation Sessions
Sundays from 10:30 AM to 12 noon.
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. June 14, July 12, and 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 June 25, 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:
- Wednesday June 24, 1:30 to 4 pm: Guru Rinpoche Tsok – Shower of Blessings.
- Monday June 15, 1:30 to 3:30 pm: New Moon Riwo Sangchod and Red Vajrasattva Fulfillment (new moon practices).
Practices requiring empowerment:
- Monday June 29, Chenrezig Tsok –The Natural Freedom of Samsara.
- Monday June 22, 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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