Nalandabodhi Connecticut Welcomes You
Since 2000, Nalandabodhi
Connecticut has been offering opportunities for students to study
and practice Buddhism under the guidance of The Dzogchen Ponlop
Rinpoche. Having grown from a small study group to a center
whose members meet weekly to practice and discuss dharma, we offer
community practice opportunities and guidance to those wishing to
explore Buddhism. We also periodically host special teaching
events.
As part of Nalandabodhi, an organization dedicated to continuing the lineage of Tibetan Buddhism internationally, we study and explore the teachings of The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and masters of the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Examples of these teachings can be found in Bodhi Magazine and also in recordings available from Vajra Echoes.
We hope you enjoy visiting our online home. Please contact us should you be interested in attending our activities for the first time.
News & Upcoming Events
September 05, 2010
Weekly Meditation Practice
Join us for weekly meditation practice followed by tea and book discussion every Sunday morning at our center located at 3 Barnard Lane in Bloomfield, CT.
September 05, 2010
Book Discussion
Join members of the Nalandabodhi Connecticut Sangha for tea, reading, and discussion of "Wild Awakening" by the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche every Sunday
September 10, 2010
Khenpo Karl Brunnholzl Teaching
Khenpo Karl Brunnholzl will teach on the the topic of American Buddhism and dealing with hardship and emotions.
September 11, 2010
Dharma Video
Experience teachings by the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and other lineage masters.
September 19, 2010
Introduction to Buddhism: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
An introduction to Buddhism focusing on the four foundations of mindfulness.
September 25, 2010
Shamatha Practice Day
Shamtha intensive from 8:30-4:00. We will sit in 2 hour sessions with breaks in between. Come and join us for some or all of our day of quiet reflection.
All are welcome.
Meditation instruction provided upon request.
October 31, 2010
Nitartha Review Class
An opportunity for those who have completed studies at Nitartha Institute programs to review content and hone their debate skills.
Khenpo Karl Brunnholzl to Teach at NBCT
Khenpo Karl Brunnholzl will be teaching in Bloomfield CT on the weekend of September 10-12.
Friday night's teaching will be on the the topic of American Buddhism, and the weekend teachings will focus on dealing with hardship and emotions.
Registration information will be available shortly.
Meditation Practice
Nalandabodhi Connecticut holds meditation practice sessions every Sunday from 9:00-10:00 am at
3 Barnard Lane in Bloomfield, CT.
One of our practice instructors will be happy to offer meditation instruction and guidance upon request.
Dharma Video
Nalandabodhi Connecticut meets every Saturday afternoon from
4:00-6:00 pm at 3 Barnard Lane in Bloomfield, CT
to view videos of Dharma teachings by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and other lineage masters.
Dharma teachings available on video can also be explored at the Vajra Echoes Website
Letter from Rinpoche
December 21, 2009
Dear Sangha Friends,
I recently had the great fortune to visit and spend time with my guru Khenpo Rinpoche at Tek Chok Ling in Kathmandu, Nepal. Rinpoche is doing very well and he is cheerful and happy to see students and give teachings. I, along with six other students arrived in Kathmandu on November 16. We had daily audiences with Rinpoche in the morning and received profound instructions in doha form.
(click headline for complete letter, photos and doha by Khenpo Rinpoche)
