Part 1: Lama Dawa Rinpoche teaches from a special text by Karma Chagme Raga Asya, on visualizations to be practiced in conjunction with the Leu Dunma, the Seven Chapter Prayer of Guru Rinpoche.  Recorded in Iowa, 2006. Part 1: Covers the Background, History and Chapter 1 of the Leu Dunma.

Part 1: Lama Dawa Rinpoche teaches from a special text by Karma Chagme Raga Asya, on visualizations to be practiced in conjunction with the Leu Dunma, the Seven Chapter Prayer of Guru Rinpoche.  Recorded in Iowa, 2006. Part 1: Covers the Background, History and Chapter 1 of the Leu Dunma.

Leu Dunma Instructions by Karma Chagme, Part 1, with Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche

Part 2: Lama Dawa Rinpoche teaches from a special text by Karma Chagme Raga Asya, on visualizations to be practiced in conjunction with the Leu Dunma, the Seven Chapter Prayer of Guru Rinpoche.  Recorded in Iowa, 2006. Part 2: Covers the  Chapter 2 &amp; 3 of the Leu Dunma.

Part 2: Lama Dawa Rinpoche teaches from a special text by Karma Chagme Raga Asya, on visualizations to be practiced in conjunction with the Leu Dunma, the Seven Chapter Prayer of Guru Rinpoche.  Recorded in Iowa, 2006. Part 2: Covers the  Chapter 2 &amp; 3 of the Leu Dunma.

Leu Dunma Instructions by Karma Chagme, Part 2, with Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche

Part 3: Lama Dawa Rinpoche teaches from a special text by Karma Chagme Raga Asya, on visualizations to be practiced in conjunction with the Leu Dunma, the Seven Chapter Prayer of Guru Rinpoche.  Recorded in Iowa, 2006. Part 3: Covers the  Chapter 4 &amp; 5 of the Leu Dunma.

Part 3: Lama Dawa Rinpoche teaches from a special text by Karma Chagme Raga Asya, on visualizations to be practiced in conjunction with the Leu Dunma, the Seven Chapter Prayer of Guru Rinpoche.  Recorded in Iowa, 2006. Part 3: Covers the  Chapter 4 &amp; 5 of the Leu Dunma.

Leu Dunma Instructions by Karma Chagme, Part 3, with Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche

Part 4: Lama Dawa Rinpoche teaches from a special text by Karma Chagme Raga Asya, on visualizations to be practiced in conjunction with the Leu Dunma, the Seven Chapter Prayer of Guru Rinpoche.  Recorded in Iowa, 2006. Part 1: Covers Chapter 6 &amp; 7 (Sampa Lhundrub).

Part 4: Lama Dawa Rinpoche teaches from a special text by Karma Chagme Raga Asya, on visualizations to be practiced in conjunction with the Leu Dunma, the Seven Chapter Prayer of Guru Rinpoche.  Recorded in Iowa, 2006. Part 1: Covers Chapter 6 &amp; 7 (Sampa Lhundrub).

Leu Dunma Instructions by Karma Chagme, part 4, with Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche

New Podcast Interview of Khandro Kunzang (July 2022) with Olivia Clementine, on ‘Love &amp; Liberation’ In todays’s episode Khandro shares about: Cultivating and training in relative siddhis to benefit others Enacting the four activities Signs and Tests for siddhis Story with Garchen Rinpoche Activities for subduing warfare and suffering Dudjom Rinpoche, the coldwar and a ten year Vajrakilaya retreat If not working, do it more! Prosperity rituals Landscape effecting practice and realization Khandro’s first retreat in Nepal Phenomena and blessings of tukdam On method and wisdom, masculine and feminine Being tested by her teacher Choosing to no longer be a nun and to marry Lama Dawa Dealing with gossip on her choices Samaya and lineage protection Having a polyamorous marriage Becoming a prophesied activity consort

New Podcast Interview of Khandro Kunzang (July 2022) with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-liberation/id1393858607?i=1000550427618" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia Clementine, on ‘Love &amp; Liberation’</a> In todays’s episode Khandro shares about: <ul><li>Cultivating and training in relative siddhis to benefit others</li> <li>Enacting the four activities</li> <li>Signs and Tests for siddhis</li> <li>Story with Garchen Rinpoche</li> <li>Activities for subduing warfare and suffering</li> <li>Dudjom Rinpoche, the coldwar and a ten year Vajrakilaya retreat</li> <li>If not working, do it more!</li> <li>Prosperity rituals</li> <li>Landscape effecting practice and realization</li> <li>Khandro’s first retreat in Nepal</li> <li>Phenomena and blessings of tukdam</li> <li>On method and wisdom, masculine and feminine</li> <li>Being tested by her teacher</li> <li>Choosing to no longer be a nun and to marry Lama Dawa</li> <li>Dealing with gossip on her choices</li> <li>Samaya and lineage protection</li> <li>Having a polyamorous marriage</li> <li>Becoming a prophesied activity consort</li></ul>

Cultivating Siddhis, Tukdam, Lineage Protection & Consortship

Khandro Kunzang

Khandro Kunzang shares about the lineage of oral instruction, Ngagpas &amp; Himalayan Yogas of Tsa lung and Tummo plus: Khandro’s path to finding the buddhist dharma. The karmic process and past lives. Lama Dawa and his lineage and role as a Ngagpa. Examples of how Ngagpas worked with elements. Meeting Lama Dawa and what it was like to be married to him. Finding relevance and language of old teachings Meeting and personal connection with Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche. Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche’s capacities and style as a teacher. Khandro’s retreat and practices under Rinpoche’s guidance. Outer, Inner &amp; Secret levels of Tummo and the path of effort. Tsa lung subtle body channels, auric systems and winds for metabolic support and spiritual experiences. Realization through body and bliss, or emptiness and mind (tummo, tsa lung, Ati yoga, shamatha-vipassana) Lineage of oral instruction. Yogic masters, and finding a real teacher.

Khandro Kunzang shares about the lineage of oral instruction, Ngagpas &amp; Himalayan Yogas of Tsa lung and Tummo plus: <ul><li>Khandro’s path to finding the buddhist dharma.</li> <li>The karmic process and past lives.</li> <li>Lama Dawa and his lineage and role as a Ngagpa.</li> <li>Examples of how Ngagpas worked with elements.</li> <li>Meeting Lama Dawa and what it was like to be married to him.</li> <li>Finding relevance and language of old teachings</li> <li>Meeting and personal connection with Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche.</li> <li>Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche’s capacities and style as a teacher.</li> <li>Khandro’s retreat and practices under Rinpoche’s guidance.</li> <li>Outer, Inner &amp; Secret levels of Tummo and the path of effort.</li> <li>Tsa lung subtle body channels, auric systems and winds for metabolic support and spiritual experiences.</li> <li>Realization through body and bliss, or emptiness and mind (tummo, tsa lung, Ati yoga, shamatha-vipassana)</li> <li>Lineage of oral instruction.</li> <li>Yogic masters, and finding a real teacher.</li></ul>

Khandro Kunzang: The Oral Instruction Lineage, Ngagpas & Himalayan Yogas of Tsa lung and Tummo

In the months before Lama Dawa’s parinirvana, he wrote many poems and dohas about death and dying. Here he shares his writings with a private group and translates them for us. Recorded September, 2017.

In the months before Lama Dawa’s parinirvana, he wrote many poems and dohas about death and dying. Here he shares his writings with a private group and translates them for us. Recorded September, 2017.

Lama Dawa Shares His Poetry On Death And Dying

Lama Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche

Part 1 of Dzogchen teachings given by Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche in Lansing, Iowa, in 2009; based on texts by Jamgon Kongrul and Dudjom Rinpoche. In his intimate and engaging style, Rinpoche gives advice on practice, points out the nature of mind, and shares amazing stories of his life. This is part 1 of a two-part teaching. Running time: 2 hours, 40 minutes.

Part 1 of Dzogchen teachings given by Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche in Lansing, Iowa, in 2009; based on texts by Jamgon Kongrul and Dudjom Rinpoche. In his intimate and engaging style, Rinpoche gives advice on practice, points out the nature of mind, and shares amazing stories of his life. This is part 1 of a two-part teaching. Running time: 2 hours, 40 minutes.

Dzogchen Teachings With Lama Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche, Part 1

Part 2 of Dzogchen teachings given by Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche in Lansing, Iowa, in 2009; based on texts by Jamgon Kongrul and Dudjom Rinpoche. In his intimate and engaging style, Rinpoche gives advice on practice, points out the nature of mind, and shares amazing stories of his life. This is part 2 of a two-part teaching. Running time: 2 hours, 40 minutes.

Part 2 of Dzogchen teachings given by Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche in Lansing, Iowa, in 2009; based on texts by Jamgon Kongrul and Dudjom Rinpoche. In his intimate and engaging style, Rinpoche gives advice on practice, points out the nature of mind, and shares amazing stories of his life. This is part 2 of a two-part teaching. Running time: 2 hours, 40 minutes.

Dzogchen Teachings with Lama Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche, part 2

Lama Dawa

Lama Dawa gives transmission, translation and teaching on a sacred Dzogchen text by Jigdrel Yeshe Dorje, entitled, "Dzogchen Ngo-drod Dang-Ngag, Kalden Nying-kyi Norbu Marchen Lachang."

Lama Dawa gives transmission, translation and teaching on a sacred Dzogchen text by Jigdrel Yeshe Dorje, entitled, "Dzogchen Ngo-drod Dang-Ngag, Kalden Nying-kyi Norbu Marchen Lachang."

Lama Dawa Dzogchen Ngo-Drod

Saraswati Bhawan is a non-profit Buddhist organization founded by Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche and Khandro Kunzang. We offer an ongoing selection of archival audio teachings by the late Lama Dawa Rinpoche, as well as regular podcasts by Khandro Kunzang.

Lama Dawa Rinpoche gives detailed teachings on each of the sections of the Dudjom Preliminary practices.

Lama Dawa Rinpoche gives detailed teachings on each of the sections of the Dudjom Preliminary practices.

Dudjom Ngondro Part 1of 4

Lama Dawa teaches on the short Dudjom Ngondro practice. From a teaching given in Oxford, Iowa, 2000.

Dudjom Ngondro (Part 2 Of 4)

Lama Dawa teaches on the short Dudjom Ngondro practice. From a teaching given in Oxford, Iowa, 2000.  

Lama Dawa teaches on the short Dudjom Ngondro practice. From a teaching given in Oxford, Iowa, 2000.

Dudjom Ngondro (Part 3 & 4)

Lama Dawa Rinpoche gives instruction on how to make offerings to the nagas from a text by Dudjom Lingpa. Part 1.

Lama Dawa Rinpoche gives instruction on how to make offerings to the nagas from a text by Dudjom Lingpa. Part 1.

Naga Offerings (Part 1)

Lama Dawa Rinpoche gives instruction on how to make offerings to the nagas from a text by Dudjom Lingpa. Part 2.

Lama Dawa Rinpoche gives instruction on how to make offerings to the nagas from a text by Dudjom Lingpa. Part 2.

Naga Offerings (Part 2)

In this three-part podcast, Lama Dawa Rinpoche gives instruction on the prayer, “Calling the Lama From Afar,” written by HH Dudjom Rinpoche.

In this three-part podcast, Lama Dawa Rinpoche gives instruction on the prayer, “Calling the Lama From Afar,” written by HH Dudjom Rinpoche.

Calling The Lama From Afar (Part 1)

Lama Dawa Rinpoche concludes his teaching on the prayer, “Calling the Lama From Afar,” by Dudjom Rinpoche.

Lama Dawa Rinpoche concludes his teaching on the prayer, “Calling the Lama From Afar,” by Dudjom Rinpoche.

Calling The Lama From Afar (Part 2)

Calling The Lama From Afar (Part 3)

Join along with Lama Dawa Rinpoche and Khandro Kunzang chanting the Riwo Sangchod, according to the Rigdzn Sogdrub style. This is a perfect way to learn the chants!

Join along with Lama Dawa Rinpoche and Khandro Kunzang chanting the Riwo Sangchod, according to the Rigdzn Sogdrub style. This is a perfect way to learn the chants!

Riwo Sangchod Practice

Lama Dawa Rinpoche gives a teaching on the Prajnaparamita Sutra.

Lama Dawa Rinpoche gives a teaching on the Prajnaparamita Sutra.

Teachings On The Heart Sutra

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