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Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche

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H.E. Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche is the founder and spiritual director of the Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing. Known as a scholar, teacher and meditation master to thousands of students around the world, Rinpoche is also the first incarnate lama to earn a PhD in the West. He completed his doctoral studies in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism at Harvard University in 2004.

He is the head of the Trungram lineage, its monasteries, meditation centers, schools, dharma centers and groups around the world. One of the highest tulkus of the Kagyu lineage, he is a Rime master, having received teachings from the great masters of all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Rinpoche offers students a unique blend of Eastern wisdom and Western understanding. A scholar of Sanskrit and Tibetan, Rinpoche roots his teachings in the Skills of Awareness—a path combining profound meditation techniques with essential points of Dharma study. Read more

Events with Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche

100,000 Songs of Milarepa
May 25 - 27, 2024

A DHARMAKAYA CENTER RETREAT Milarepa, Tibet’s renowned and beloved enlightened master, was known for his ability to present complex teachings in a simple, approachable manner through song and poetry. Through his famous 100,000 songs he guided his followers along the Buddhist path. This program is a rare opportunity to study Milarepa’s teachings with Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche, who is recognized as an emanation of Milarepa. In this program Rinpoche uses eight of Milarepa’s songs as a framework for his teaching. To intensify our understanding, we sing the songs together; we also meditate on Milarepa’s messages. It is a unique, engaging, and…

Online: 100,000 Songs of Milarepa
May 25 - 27, 2024

A DHARMAKAYA CENTER STREAMING PROGRAM Milarepa, Tibet’s renowned and beloved enlightened master, was known for his ability to present complex teachings in a simple, approachable manner through song and poetry. Through his famous 100,000 songs he guided his followers along the Buddhist path. This program is a rare opportunity to study Milarepa’s teachings with Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche, who is considered to be an emanation of Milarepa. In this program Rinpoche uses eight of Milarepa’s songs as a framework for his teaching. To intensify our understanding, we sing the songs together; we also meditate on Milarepa’s messages. It is a unique,…

Dharma Wheel and Deer Installation Ceremony
May 25, 2024

A DHARMAKAYA PROGRAM We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a special, morning-long installation and unveiling ceremony for the Dharma Wheel and Deer, which will be placed on the parapet over Milarepa Hall. The ceremony will begin in the hall. We will offer special prayers, before His Eminence Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche, PhD gives a special teaching on the Turning of the Dharma Wheel. Rinpoche has also graciously agreed to answer questions from his students. After this program, everyone will go outside for the unveiling ceremony. ONLINE OPTION: For those who are not able to join us in…

Online: Dharma Wheel and Deer Installation Ceremony
May 25, 2024

A DHARMAKAYA PROGRAM We are pleased to announce that we will be holding a special, morning-long installation and unveiling ceremony for the Dharma Wheel and Deer, which will be placed on the parapet over Milarepa Hall. The ceremony will begin in the hall. We will offer special prayers, before His Eminence Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche, PhD gives a special teaching on the Turning of the Dharma Wheel. Rinpoche has also graciously agreed to answer questions from his students. After this program, everyone will go outside for the unveiling ceremony. This will all be shared over Zoom. If you are able to…

RESILIENCE: Build Strength Through Inner Joy
August 30 - September 4, 2024

Discovering the Dharma I A DHARMAKAYA CENTER RETREAT In Discovering the Dharma I, H.E. Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche sets the foundation for Buddhist study. He discusses how and why to observe the mind, let go of attachments, and develop compassion, all over five days of engaged learning and guided practice. He also explains the importance of establishing a regular practice—and how to achieve it. You will have full access to the recordings after the program. ONLINE OPTION: To make the teachings more broadly available,  Rinpoche is also offering this program via live-stream. You can register here. Please note that you must…

ONLINE: RESILIENCE: Build Strength Through Inner Joy
August 30 - September 4, 2024

Discovering the Dharma I A DHARMAKAYA CENTER STREAMING PROGRAM   In Discovering the Dharma I, H.E. Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche sets the foundation for Buddhist study. He discusses how and why to observe the mind, let go of attachments, and develop compassion, all over five days of engaged learning and guided practice. He also explains the importance of establishing a regular practice—and how to achieve it. You will have full access to the recordings after the program. You will receive the teachings, have the opportunity to ask questions during the question and answer period, follow the guided meditations and yoga, and…

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191 Cragsmoor Road Cragsmoor, New York 12566
845.640.4593

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© 2019 Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing. All rights reserved