Visiting Teachers

Gaden Choling is fortunate to have welcomed many skilled and experienced visiting teachers over the years. On this page you'll find entries for an ongoing list of teachers and the classes or courses they have taught, along with links to accompanying Web pages providing details and associated teaching materials.

 

Zasep Jamseng Rinpoche (founder and spiritual director of Gaden Choling)

June 2010
Rinpoche gave public talks on the Lives of the Lamrim Lineage Gurus and on Powa, as well as initiations for Vajrasattva and Chod. A special treat was a weekend-long workshop on mindfulness meditation.
Nov 2009
Rinpoche gave teachings on the Lo Jong Wheel of Sharp Weapons, Chod, the meaning of Guru Yoga, and several initiations.
April 2009
While Rinpoche was in Toronto for the Long Life Puja we offerred to him, he also gave a Ganesha initiation.
Jan/Feb 2009
Rinpoche gave a special set of teachings on Padampa Sangye's "100 Verses of Advice to the People of Tingri" as well as Lam Rim teachings and several initiations.
April/May 2008
Rinpoche offered several teachings and initiations during his visit, including teachings and initiation into Chod practice.

 

Chuck Damov

Please visit Chuck's bio page here for a listing of the many wonderful classes he has led at Gaden Choling.

 

Miya Shimada

August 2010
Miya offered a series of special teachings on Foundation Practices, Chod, and Vajrayogini.