April 4th - 6th, 2025

Amitabha Retreat

with Karma Ratna Rinpoche

We are delighted to invite you to a profound and transformative retreat opportunity at Drong Ngur Jangchubling. This special event will feature the esteemed Karma Ratna Rinpoche, who will bestow Nuden Dorje's “Ruby Garland” empowerment, transmission, teachings, and practice.

This is a rare opportunity to receive one of the most profound Amitabha cycles within the Drikung Kagyu lineage. Received as a pure vision by the great 19th century treasure revealer Lho Nuden Dorje, this practice allows one to swiftly reach the Pure Land of Great Bliss at death. This cycle contains unique activity practices to benefit others at the time of death or in the Bardo.

Lho Ratna Rinpoche is the quality emanation of Lho Nuden Dorje. To receive this directly from Rinpoche is a rare opportunity containing the greatest of blessings.

About the Retreat

This Amitabha cycle is concise and easy to practice. Over the course of three days, participants will receive empowerment, transmission, and teachings from Karma Ratna Rinpoche, based on “The Ruby Garland” Cycle of Nuden Dorje and will have the opportunity to engage in the practice together. This retreat is designed to deepen your understanding and practice of the Dharma, offering a path to spiritual awakening and inner peace.

Transmissions for the complete Ruby Garland cycle will be given:

“The Ruby Garland: A Means for Accomplishing the Mandala of the Transcendent and Victorious Lord Amitabha” “Swift Accomplishment of the Rainbow Body Within One Week: The Indispensable Practice of Consciousness–Transference” “The Heart–Essence of Enlightened Activity: A Torma Practice for the Protectors of the Teachings of The Ruby Garland” “The Stairway to Liberation in the Realm of Great Bliss: Funerary Rites Following The Ruby Garland, Mandala Ritual of the Transcendent and Victorious Lord Amitabha” “Self–Liberation from Evil Destinies: A Prayer to be Reborn in the Bliss–Endowed Realm”

The Importance of Amitabha

Amitabha, also known as the Buddha of Infinite Light, holds a central place in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly in the context of death and dying. Amitabha is revered for his boundless compassion and his Pure Land, Sukhavati, where beings can be reborn and attain enlightenment. The practice of Amitabha is believed to benefit those who have died by guiding them to the Pure Land, where they can continue their spiritual journey free from suffering. Through the Amitabha practice, we can cultivate a connection with Amitabha's enlightened qualities and generate the aspiration to attain rebirth in Sukhavati, ensuring a peaceful transition at the time of death.

Karma Ratna Rinpoche

Karma Ratna Rinpoche, also known as H.E. Lho Orgyen Drodul Dorje Rinpoche, was born in Zahor (Mandi), Northern India, on June 10, 1980. Recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang as the Quality Emanation of the great Drikung Treasure revealer Lho Nuden Dorje, Rinpoche has dedicated his life to the teachings of the Buddha.

From a young age, Rinpoche exhibited numerous auspicious signs and was recognized as a being of great scope by accomplished yogis. He studied Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan grammar at Drikung Jangchub Ling Monastery in Dehra Dun and took his monastic vows from His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche. Rinpoche has received many important transmissions and empowerments from great masters, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, His Holiness Sakya Trinzin, and His Holiness Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche.

Rinpoche now leads the Drikung Kagyu Monastery in Tso Pema, India, where he resides with his family. He travels extensively throughout North America, Malaysia, and Europe, teaching, translating, and giving transmissions to students in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. His teachings are known for their profound depth, clarity, and compassion.

Virginia Blum

Virginia Blum has been a practicing Buddhist and meditator since 1999. She has studied under and worked closely as a translator with many lineage-holding Tibetan masters. In addition to completing the traditional Drikung Kagyu Ngöndro, she has years of extensive meditation training in both solitary and group retreat settings. While her training has been primarily focused on the Tibetan tradition, since 2016 she has also studied and practiced intensively within the Vipassana tradition of early Buddhism and regularly attends month-long meditation retreats at The forest Refuge, IMS and Spirit Rock.

Important Event Information

  • Receive the sacred empowerment for Nuden Dorje’s Ruby Galand Amitabha

  • Gain the transmission of the teachings, ensuring the unbroken lineage of wisdom.

  • Engage in in-depth teachings on the text and its practices.

  • Participate in guided meditation and practice sessions to integrate the teachings into your daily life.

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