Nyingma Practice Calendar

Find Nyingma Buddhist gatherings worldwide, online and in person.

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Online · No empowerment required

Other Nyingma · Nyingma Institute
Daily Kum Nye Practice
Daily · 6 a.m. Pacific
Daily · 6 a.m. Pacific · Zoom · Monthly registration
No empowerment required · Basic Kum Nye instruction required
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Other Nyingma · Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
Mipham Institute Live Home Study
Wednesdays through December 9 · 7 p.m. Eastern
Wednesdays through December 9 · 7 p.m. Eastern · Online · Check enrollment with host
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Lama Lena’s community
Praises to the 21 Taras
Fridays · noon Pacific
Fridays · noon Pacific · Online via Zoom
No empowerment required
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Palyul · Kunzang Palyul Choling
Saturday Guided Meditation · Livestream
Saturdays · 11 a.m. Eastern
Saturdays · 11 a.m. Eastern · YouTube Live or Facebook Live
No empowerment required
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Palyul · Palyul DC
Sunday Buddhist Study and Meditation
Sundays · 8:30 a.m. Eastern
Sundays · 8:30 a.m. Eastern · Zoom · Joining password in the weekly email
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Lama Lena’s community
Chenrezig Meditation with Jan Owen
Sundays · 9 a.m. Pacific
Sundays · 9 a.m. Pacific · Online via Zoom
No empowerment required
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Palyul · Kunzang Palyul Choling
Sunday Dharma Teaching with Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
Sundays · 10 a.m. Eastern
Sundays · 10 a.m. Eastern · YouTube Live · Recorded teaching streamed on a schedule
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Nyingma Institute
Sunday Morning Kum Nye · Online
Sundays · 10 a.m. Pacific
Sundays · 10 a.m. Pacific · Zoom
No empowerment required
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Katok · Katog Choling
Mind Training Practice
Sundays · 11 a.m. Eastern
Sundays · 11 a.m. Eastern · Online via Zoom
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Dzogchen Center
Meditation Town Hall with Lama Surya Das
Sundays · 11 a.m. Eastern
Sundays · 11 a.m. Eastern · Online · Registration required
No empowerment required
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Palyul · Kunzang Palyul Choling
Sunday Meditation and Teaching · Livestream
Sundays · 11:30 a.m. Eastern
Sundays · 11:30 a.m. Eastern · YouTube Live or Facebook Live
No empowerment required
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Palyul · Kunzang Palyul Choling
Medicine Buddha Practice · Livestream
Sundays · 5:30 p.m. Eastern
Sundays · 5:30 p.m. Eastern · YouTube Live or Facebook Live
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Rigpa UK
Free & Friendly Online Drop-in Meditation
Mondays · 8:15 a.m. UK time
Mondays · 8:15 a.m. UK time · Zoom
No empowerment required
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Katok · Katog Choling
Tonglen / Shamatha and Mantra Accumulation
Mondays · 7:30 p.m. Eastern
Mondays · 7:30 p.m. Eastern · Online via Zoom
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Rigpa USA
The Healing Power of Mind · Autumn Retreat
November 14–18 · See host for session times · Online · See host for joining details
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Nyingma Institute
Healing Circle for Peace · Online
December 13 · 6 p.m. Pacific
December 13 · 6 p.m. Pacific · Online · See host for joining details
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Khandro Ling
The Words of My Perfect Teacher
Fridays through December 4 · 9 a.m. Eastern
Fridays through December 4 · 9 a.m. Eastern · Online · Join through the event page
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Khandro Ling
Opening the Wisdom Within · Livestream
November 11–13 · First streamed session 7:30 p.m. Eastern
November 11–13 · First streamed session 7:30 p.m. Eastern · Khandro Ling student portal
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Khandro Ling
The Heart of Awakening · Livestream
November 18 · 5:30 p.m. Eastern
November 18 · 5:30 p.m. Eastern · Online · See host for streaming details
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Zangdok Palri Institute
Winter Retreat with Patrul Rinpoche · Livestream
December 26–31 · See host for session times · YouTube Live · English stream
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Pristine Mind Foundation
Weekly Guided Meditation with Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche
Wednesdays · 7 p.m. Pacific
Wednesdays · 7 p.m. Pacific · Zoom · Free registration
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Zangdok Palri Institute
Sunday Bodhicitta Teachings with Patrul Rinpoche · Online
Sundays · 10 a.m. Belgium time · Confirm each session
Sundays · 10 a.m. Belgium time · Confirm each session · Microsoft Teams · Contact the host for the link
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Pristine Mind Foundation
Dzogchen Master Longchenpa’s Wisdom
November 14 · 1 p.m. Pacific
November 14 · 1 p.m. Pacific · Online livestream · Free registration
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Pristine Mind Foundation
Discovering Unconditional Happiness · Online
November 21 · 1 p.m. Pacific
November 21 · 1 p.m. Pacific · Online · Registration required
No empowerment required
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Online · Empowerment required

Each listing will name the specific empowerment the organizer requires.

Other Nyingma · Lama Lena’s community
Kurukulle Group
Mondays · 10 a.m. Pacific
Mondays · 10 a.m. Pacific · Online · Contact host for joining details
Empowerment required · Kurukulle. Confirm eligibility with the host.
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In person

Each listing will show the venue and whether empowerment is required. When it is required, the listing will name the specific empowerment.

Dudjom Tersar · Vajrayana Foundation
Rinchen Terdzö Empowerments and Transmissions
In progress through February 20, 2027 · See host for daily schedule · Pema Ösel Ling, Watsonville, California, USA
Prior empowerment: check with the organizer. Empowerments are conferred during the program.
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Other Nyingma · Rigpa UK
Kum Nye Movement and Meditation Weekend
November 7–8 · 9:30 a.m. UK time
November 7–8 · 9:30 a.m. UK time · 330 Caledonian Road, London N1 1BB, UK
No empowerment required
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Palyul · Kunzang Palyul Choling
Saturday Guided Meditation
Saturdays · 11 a.m. Eastern
Saturdays · 11 a.m. Eastern · Prayer Room, 18400 River Road, Poolesville, Maryland, USA
No empowerment required
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Palyul · Kunzang Palyul Choling
Harvest of Compassion · Community Gathering
November 7 · 2–5 p.m. Eastern
November 7 · 2–5 p.m. Eastern · 18400 River Road, Poolesville, Maryland, USA
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Nyingma Institute
Sunday Morning Kum Nye
Sundays · 10 a.m. Pacific
Sundays · 10 a.m. Pacific · 1815 Highland Place, Berkeley, California, USA
No empowerment required
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Palyul · Kunzang Palyul Choling
Sunday Meditation and Teaching
Sundays · 11:30 a.m. Eastern
Sundays · 11:30 a.m. Eastern · Prayer Room, 18400 River Road, Poolesville, Maryland, USA
No empowerment required
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Palyul · Kunzang Palyul Choling
Drum Circle for Rain
Sundays · 1:30 p.m. Eastern
Sundays · 1:30 p.m. Eastern · Guru Rinpoche statue, KPC Peace Park, Poolesville, Maryland, USA
No empowerment required
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Palyul · Kunzang Palyul Choling
Riwo Sang Chöd with Tsog
Sundays · 2:30 p.m. Eastern · Weather permitting
Sundays · 2:30 p.m. Eastern · Weather permitting · Guru Rinpoche statue, KPC Peace Park, Poolesville, Maryland, USA
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Rigpa UK
Drop-in Meditation in N1
Tuesdays · 6:30 p.m. UK time
Tuesdays · 6:30 p.m. UK time · 330 Caledonian Road, London N1 1BB, UK
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Nyingma Institute
Kum Nye Face Massage with Donna Morton
November 15 · 6 p.m. Pacific
November 15 · 6 p.m. Pacific · 1815 Highland Place, Berkeley, California, USA
No empowerment required
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Palyul · Kunzang Palyul Choling
Namchö Phowa Retreat
November 21–22 · 8:30 a.m. Eastern each day
November 21–22 · 8:30 a.m. Eastern each day · 18400 River Road, Poolesville, Maryland, USA
Empowerment status: check with the center. The announcement does not specify a requirement.
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Other Nyingma · Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
Dharma Talk and Meditation with Lama Laia
November 21 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern
November 21 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern · 222 Bowery, New York, New York, USA
Empowerment status: check with the organizer.
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Other Nyingma · Nyingma Institute
The Buddha’s Complete Teaching in One Verse
November 22 · 6 p.m. Pacific
November 22 · 6 p.m. Pacific · 1815 Highland Place, Berkeley, California, USA
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Lérab Ling
Tsik Sum Ne Dek Practice Retreat
November 27–December 6 · Starts 9:30 a.m. France time · Optional on-site extension through December 11
November 27–December 6 · Starts 9:30 a.m. France time · Optional on-site extension through December 11 · Lérab Ling, Roqueredonde, France
Rigpa student registration · Confirm empowerment and other eligibility requirements with the organizer.
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Other Nyingma · Nyingma Institute
Women’s Meditation Group
Last Sunday of the month · 6 p.m. Pacific
Last Sunday of the month · 6 p.m. Pacific · 1815 Highland Place, Berkeley, California, USA
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Nyingma Institute
Maintaining a Peaceful Heart
December 6 · 6 p.m. Pacific
December 6 · 6 p.m. Pacific · 1815 Highland Place, Berkeley, California, USA
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
Dharma Talk and Meditation with Lama Dragpa
December 12 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern
December 12 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern · 222 Bowery, New York, New York, USA
Empowerment status: check with the organizer.
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Other Nyingma · Nyingma Institute
Healing Circle for Peace
December 13 · 6 p.m. Pacific
December 13 · 6 p.m. Pacific · 1815 Highland Place, Berkeley, California, USA
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Lérab Ling
Yang Nying Pudri Retreat
December 28–February 4 · See host for session times · Published application deadline has passed · Lérab Ling, Roqueredonde, France
Empowerment required · Yang Nying Pudri. Also requires completion of Lama Rigdzin Düpa Nyenpa and study of the Yang Nying Pudri teachings before retreat.
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Other Nyingma · Rigpa UK
At the Threshold · Winter Retreat
December 28–30 · 10 a.m.–6 p.m. UK time
December 28–30 · 10 a.m.–6 p.m. UK time · 330 Caledonian Road, London N1 1BB, UK
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Lérab Ling
Calm and Clear Silent Meditation Retreat
February 27–March 7 · Starts 10 a.m. France time
February 27–March 7 · Starts 10 a.m. France time · Lérab Ling, Roqueredonde, France
No empowerment required
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Palyul · Palyul Ling International
Palyul Summer Retreat
July 10–August 10, 2027 · Registration opens February 20 · See host for class schedules
359 Hollow Road, McDonough, New York, USA
Check with the center for empowerment and prerequisites for your class level.
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Longchen Nyingtik · Pristine Mind Foundation
Five-Day Dzogchen Retreat with Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche
November 6–10 · 10 a.m. Pacific each day
November 6–10 · 10 a.m. Pacific each day · Petaluma, California, USA · Zoom also available
Prior Dzogchen-lineage Ngöndro teachings and ongoing practice required. Check the host’s eligibility details.
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Other Nyingma · Khandro Ling
Opening the Wisdom Within · Analytical Meditation Retreat
November 11–14 · Starts 6 p.m. Eastern
November 11–14 · Starts 6 p.m. Eastern · Garrison Institute, 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison, New York, USA
Empowerment status: check with the organizer.
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Other Nyingma · Khandro Ling
The Experience of Genuine Happiness
November 14 · 9:30 a.m. Eastern
November 14 · 9:30 a.m. Eastern · Garrison Institute, 14 Mary’s Way, Garrison, New York, USA
Empowerment status: check with the organizer.
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Other Nyingma · Khandro Ling
The Heart of Awakening · An Exploration of Bodhicitta
November 18 · 5:30 p.m. Eastern
November 18 · 5:30 p.m. Eastern · Tibet House US, 22 West 15th Street, New York, USA
Empowerment status: check with the organizer.
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Other Nyingma · Zangdok Palri Institute
Winter Retreat with Patrul Rinpoche
December 26–31 · See host for session times · Dharma City, 300 rue de Mettet, Florennes, Belgium
Empowerment status: check with the organizer.
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Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling · Rangjung Yeshe Gomde
One-Month Ngöndro Practice Retreat
January 2–February 1, 2027 · Arrive by January 1 · First daily session around 6:30 a.m. Austria time
January 2–February 1, 2027 · Arrive by January 1 · First daily session around 6:30 a.m. Austria time · Gomde, Scharnstein, Austria
Refuge required. Ngöndro empowerment, transmission and instruction are given during the retreat.
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Other Nyingma · Zangdok Palri Institute
Sunday Bodhicitta Teachings with Patrul Rinpoche
Sundays · 10 a.m. Belgium time · Confirm each session
Sundays · 10 a.m. Belgium time · Confirm each session · Dharma City, 300 rue de Mettet, Florennes, Belgium
No empowerment required
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Other Nyingma · Pristine Mind Foundation
Discovering Unconditional Happiness
November 21 · 1 p.m. Pacific
November 21 · 1 p.m. Pacific · San Francisco Dharma Collective, 2929 24th Street, San Francisco, USA
No empowerment required
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