The Year of the Wood Snake – Losar
The period starting from the first day until fifteenth day of this lunar month is known as Chotrul Duchen, commemorating the event when Buddha Shakyamuni performed a different miracle each day to instill devotion and increase merit Patrul Rinpoche’s...
Happy New Year 2025
Dear friends, Zangdok Palri Institute is delighted to announce the dates of 2025 Drupchen retreats, Shedras, Monlams and other study cycles. All events can be found in our Calendar and Newsletter. Have a wonderful year filled with happiness and meaningful...
Lhabab Düchen
On the 22nd of November is Lhabab Düchen, the day Buddha is said to have descended from Tushita into our world. “Whatever virtue you do that day, it is very important to do it. We need virtue. Virtue is like our food. Generally, we eat and drink. Why? Because we know...
To honour the great masters
Practice together Recently, Patrul Rinpoche suggested practicing together on days dedicated to the four great masters who were extremely dedicated and important to our lineage. We are going to meet for tsok or other group practice in honour of: ...