Barom Kagyu Chodrak Choe Khorling Dharma Center is established by His Eminence Sonam Tenzin Rinpoche in North American, the Choe Khorling means Dharma Wheel Garden, the essence of this name is turning Dharma Wheel.
Our mission is to advance the Buddhism Mahayana teachings and practices of the Barom Kagyu Lineage to the West through the establishment of an authentic Barom Kagyu practice lineage in the United States. We are committed to creating harmonious environments and to bring peace, compassion, wisdom, and loving kindness to all beings. Our charitable endeavors are inspired by an attitude of universal responsibilities and services.
Address: 4017 Higuera Highland LN, San Jose, CA 95148
Phone: 925 389 4436
Barom Kagyu Chodrak Choe Khorling
EVENTS
SAKA DAWA NYUNGNE RETREAT
17-24 May 2024
Barom Kagyu Chodrak Choe Khorling
4017 Higuera Highland LN, San Jose, CA
STRICK CONDITION: FULLY SILENCE ANY TALK IS COUNTED AS BREAKING SELF PRECEPTS.
In Vajrajana tradition, Sakadawa is the month of Buddha Birth and is the month of amazing multiple growth of merit accumulation. Therefore, for the benefit of sutuents as well as all sentient beings, our Precious Guru will host a 3 set-Nyungne Retreat in California.
Past Events
Happy Birthday His Holiness Chodrak Saljey Rinpoche
All Barom Kagyu Dharma Centers in the world celebrated His Holiness Chodrak Saljey Rinpoche’s birthday.
May all Gurus of the glorious Dharma enjoy excellent health and longevity.
May the land be entirely filled with doctrine holders.
May the merit and virtue of the patrons of the Doctrine increase.
May the auspicious Doctrine continuously remain.
The Latest Teaching
Latest teaching transcripts from H.E. Sonam Tenzin Rinpoche
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Mahamudra Ngondro teaching
I am very happy to see many students here to receive Ngondro teaching because Ngondro is extremely important in dharma practice.
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37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
Rinpoche had a long teachings in 2 months about the 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
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Sukhavati teaching
Rinpoche taught about four causes and two obscurations to Sukhavati
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The twelve vows of The Medicine Buddha
I vow that my body shall shine as beams of brilliant light on this infinite…
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Essential advice of Rinpoche
We just need to keep our genuine devotion to the Three Jewels…
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Meditation
Ven.Sonam Tenzin Rinpoche
San Jose
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Lama chenno
Namo Gurube. Prayers Calling the Lama from Afar are known to everyone. The key to invoking blessing is devotion motivated by repentance of old ways and renunciation of samsara. This devotion is not a mere repetition of empty words but it comes from the depth of our heart, from the marrow of our bones, and from the conviction that there is no Buddha apart from the Lama
Weekly Dharma Practice Programme
The Barom Kagyu Lineage
Tibetan Buddhism
There are four major schools within the Tibetan Buddhism. Nyingma is the oldest of the four lineages. The others – Sakya, Kagyu and Geluk – emerged after the 11th century during what is called “the latter propagation” of Buddhism in Tibet.
Barom Kagyu is one of many sub-lineages within the Kagyu lineage. Founders of these schools or their teachers have had Indian mahasiddhas or panditas as their root gurus.
Tillipa (988 – 1069), who is more commonly known as “Tilopa”, is regarded as the founder of the Kagyupa lineage in India, because he was the first human teacher from whom Kagyu teachings can be traced. He received many instructions directly from Vajradhara and other deities through pure meditative visions. Prior to his becoming a mahasiddha, he used to make his living by crushing sesame seeds or other odd jobs as his name suggests.
Tilopa was succeeded by pandita Naropa. Naropa (1016 – 1100) became the most important Indian mahasiddha from whom Marpa (1012 – 1096) received the transmission of the Six Yogas and Mahamudra. Tilopa had already prophesied the importance of Marpa long before Naropa met Marpa. Being the first Tibetan teacher of the Kagyu lineage, Marpa first took Sanskrit lessons from Drogmi Lotsawa (992 – 1073/4) in Mugu-lung in Mangkhar region for several years but he left saying Drogmi’s fees were too expensive. However it was Drogmi’s influence which resolved Marpa to go to India. Marpa travelled in India three times and received the complete teachings of Mahamudra from Naropa and many others. Marpa, Drogmi and Ngok played a very important role in reviving the teachings of the Buddha in Tibet.
At the early stage of the formation of the Kagyupa lineage, it became known as “Marpa Kagyu” a name coined from Marpa’s own name. Another early Kagyu school was founded by Khyunpo Naljor Tshultrim Gompa (1002 – 1096) of Shang in Tsang region, who was a disciple of both Naropa and his sister, Niguma. This school was named “Shangpa Kagyu” as its founder came from Shang in Tsang province in central Tibet. It is worthwhile to note that these were the first two schools established in the Kagyupa lineage.
Marpa’s principal disciple was Milarepa (1052 – 1135). He is renowned as the great yogi of Tibet, and his incomparable perseverance in the practices he received from his teacher was, and still is a source of great inspiration especially for those fortunate enough to read his spontaneous songs. These are known as the “Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa” (Mila Gur-boom).
The Latest News
Latest news and activities from Barom Kagyu Chodrak Choe Khorling
Great Stupas Conclusion Ceremony
Aspiration for world peace and reduce the impact of the pandemic and natural disasters.
H.H 17th Karmapa Birthday
July 02
San Joe, CA
Nyungne Retreat
June 08-13
San Joe, CA
Smoke Puja
June 02
San Joe, CA
Green Tara Practice
May 01-02
San Joe, CA
Naga Puja
Apr 08
San Joe, CA
Milarepa and Marpa Losar Anniversary
March 17-18
San Joe, CA
Past Events
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4017 Higuera Highland LN
San Jose, CA 95148
Hours
Everyday
9am–6pm
Phone
925 389 4436