Tibetan Buddhist master comes to White Salmon

Opportunities to study directly with a traditional Tibetan Buddhist abbot are uncommon in rural communities. Rinpoche has spent decades in meditation, scholarship, and spiritual leadership, guiding students from around the world while overseeing monastic education and practice in the Himalayan region.

The visit will begin on Saturday, July 25, with a Chittamani Green Tara Empowerment, a traditional Buddhist initiation connected to Tara, one of the most beloved figures in Tibetan Buddhism. Known as the embodiment of compassion, protection, and enlightened activity, Tara is often called upon by practitioners seeking courage, wisdom, and the ability to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity.

While the empowerment is rooted in an ancient spiritual tradition, many participants are drawn to Tara practice because of its emphasis on compassion, resilience, and awakening the positive qualities already present within the human heart.

The following three days will focus on an introduction to Tummo, often translated as “Inner Heat.” Tummo is one of the most renowned meditation systems of Tibetan Buddhism and has attracted international attention for its effects on concentration, well-being, and the body’s response to cold.

For centuries, Himalayan yogis have practiced Tummo as a method for developing inner vitality, mental stability, and profound states of meditation. In recent decades, scientific researchers have studied advanced practitioners and documented unusual abilities related to body temperature regulation and stress resilience. While such findings have generated public interest, traditional teachers emphasize that Tummo’s deeper purpose is the cultivation of awareness, wisdom, and compassion.

The White Salmon program is designed as an introduction, offering participants an opportunity to learn foundational principles directly from a teacher trained within an unbroken lineage of Tibetan Buddhist practice.

The event is hosted by Awakening Winds Home Temple, a local contemplative center dedicated to meditation, personal transformation, and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion.

Space is limited to 40 participants. There is no fee to attend, though donations are appreciated.

Schedule

Location

Awakening Winds Home Temple

345 Rio Vista Drive

White Salmon

Information and Registration

Devi Denson

415-335-3567