Beloved Holiness,
Thank you for everything you have done over many years to support and encourage and energize your worldwide Drikung Kagyu family.
Thank you for your blessings and everything you did to make Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha a reality and to allow us to grow and honor your kindness over all these years.
Thank you for sending Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche to be our revered teacher.
Thank you for your wonderful teachings, your uplifting empowerments and your inspirational presence these last few days.
Thank you for coming to Chicago again and spending this weekend with us to uplift us with your presence.
Thank you,
Your most devoted teachers, students and friends
Thank you for everything you have done over many years to support and encourage and energize your worldwide Drikung Kagyu family.
Thank you for your blessings and everything you did to make Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha a reality and to allow us to grow and honor your kindness over all these years.
Thank you for sending Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche to be our revered teacher.
Thank you for your wonderful teachings, your uplifting empowerments and your inspirational presence these last few days.
Thank you for coming to Chicago again and spending this weekend with us to uplift us with your presence.
Thank you,
Your most devoted teachers, students and friends
All of our Teachings, Practice Sessions & Retreats
are Offered In-person & Online
Please join us!
are Offered In-person & Online
Please join us!
"When one comes to the essence of being, the shining wisdom of reality, illumines all like the cloudless sky."
-Jetsün Milarepa
-Jetsün Milarepa
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CRSS 2025 Event Dates SAGA DAWA DÜCHEN June 6 - 15 June 6th - 8th - CHÖD EMPOWERMENT & TEACHINGS with Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche Register: https://givebutter.com/Saga-Dawa-Chodgivebutter.com/Saga-Dawa-Chod June 9th-12th - Nyungne with Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche Register: givebutter.com/Nyugne-SagaDawa Monday, June 8th 7:00PM - 9:00PM CST Tuesday & Wednesday June 9th & 10th - 7:00AM - 12:00PM CST and 2:00 - 7:00PM CST Thursday 5:00AM CST ends around 7:30AM CST After Breakfast last day you can resume your normal schedule June 13th - 15th Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche Bestows Teachings on Ganges Mahamudra Register: givebutter.com/GangesMahamudra25 🕰 Schedule Friday, June 13
August 13 - 17th Green Tara Drupchö with Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche September 24-28 Vajrakilaya Drupchö with Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche's Other Events July 16th - 20th Drupon Rinpoche and GBI Lamas Chakrasamvara Drupchen & Teachings at Garchen Buddhist Institute Register: https://garchen.net/annual-events/#cakrasamvara July 22nd – August 6th INTENSIVE CAKRASAMVARA RETREAT Led by Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche Accepting applications at GBI September 5th - 7th Mahamudra Retreat at RigDzin Dharma Center in New Mexico http://www.rigdzindharma.org/ October 10th - November 10th Mahamudra Retreat in Kauai visit silentretreathawaii.org for Info SAGA DAWA DÜCHEN
June 6 - 15, 2025 Commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana of Lord Buddha, this sacred time offers an opportunity for deep practice and reflection To make Saga Dawa Offerings Visit https://givebutter.com/VYEventOfferings 
June 13th - 15th, 2025
Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche Teachings on Ganges Mahamudra Register: givebutter.com/GangesMahamudra25
Friday - Sunday, June 13 - 15, 2025 In-Person or on Zoom | Hosted by Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha (CRSS)Honor the most sacred day of the Tibetan Buddhist calendar with profound teachings on the nature of mind. 🕰 Schedule Friday, June 13
💠 About Saga DawaSaga Dawa is the most sacred month in Tibetan Buddhism, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni. It is a powerful time for practice, offering, and receiving teachings — with karmic effects considered to be multiplied millions of times. 🌀 Ganges MahamudraThe Ganges Mahamudra is a radiant teaching given by the Indian mahasiddha Tilopa to his disciple Naropa. It is a direct, poetic, and experiential instruction pointing to the nature of mind — clear, boundless, and awake. Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche will share these profound teachings, offering commentary and guidance to help practitioners deepen their understanding and meditation during this auspicious time.
💗 Suggested Offerings & ParticipationTo attend in-person, a suggested offering of $64 - $108 per day is greatly appreciated. For those joining us on Zoom, a suggested offering of $21 - $54 per day is welcomed. Accommodation & Meals
🙏 No one turned away for lack of funds Your offerings support Khenpo Yeshi, Drupon Rinpoche, and the dharma activities of CRSS. 📩 Register or Ask QuestionsEmail: [email protected] All are welcome — whether you are new to Buddhism or a longtime practitioner. 🌼 “Realize the view, meditate without distraction, and act with compassion.” Join us for this rare opportunity to receive Mahamudra teachings during this powerful time of merit and blessing. 
Join us Friday Evenings Zoom & YouTube Translation in English, Chinese & Spanish! ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89269915700 Thank you Special Teachings Benefactors Karen Zielke Alisha Cartwright Domagoj Miskovic Lynn Dean Monthly Dakini Day Tsok
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Weekly Chöd Practice Saturdays
with Ven. Ani Stanzin Chorol
Saturdays 10:00AM CST
Please join us Saturday mornings at 10:00AM CST for weekly Chöd practice led by Ven. Ani Stanzin Chorol.
at Chicago Ratna Shri and on zoom
Join us on Zoom!
Click the link to join Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86051515462?pwd=TUZWbTlCZXdUN3dRclM4TlBIT25KZz09
Thank you Chöd Benefactors
Takiko Larsen
Alina Peftieva
Joseph Alexis
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AMITAYUS Sundays 10:00AM
with Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche
New Prayer Book drupon_prayer_book_v5.pdf
Amitayus Sadhana amitayus_sadhana.pdf
Amitayus Initial Torma Offering
(for Morning Session)
preliminary_torma_for_amitayus_practice.pdf
Long Life Prayer for
His Holiness the Chetsang Rinpoche
Achi Smoke Offering Text HERE
We warmly invite you to join us Sundays at 10:00AM CST for the Amitayus Practice & Achi Chokyi Drolma Smoke Offering with Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche at Chicago Ratna Shri.
This weekly practice will be dedicated to the long life of His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche and the creation of auspicious conditions for his personal three-year retreat and to all our gurus.
Through our sincere practice of Amitayus, we aspire to generate vast merit and benefit for all beings for longevity, vitality, and complete enlightenment.
Together, may our practice bring countless blessings, extend the life of our precious teachers, and create the perfect conditions for the flourishing of the Dharma.
We are deeply grateful for your presence and participation.
Meeting: 837 8509 6227
Passcode: 300909
ZOOM Invite Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83785096227?pwd=WEFxWWhtak96SWZTYlAyZEJUb2JFZz09
with Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche
New Prayer Book drupon_prayer_book_v5.pdf
Amitayus Sadhana amitayus_sadhana.pdf
Amitayus Initial Torma Offering
(for Morning Session)
preliminary_torma_for_amitayus_practice.pdf
Long Life Prayer for
His Holiness the Chetsang Rinpoche
Achi Smoke Offering Text HERE
We warmly invite you to join us Sundays at 10:00AM CST for the Amitayus Practice & Achi Chokyi Drolma Smoke Offering with Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche at Chicago Ratna Shri.
This weekly practice will be dedicated to the long life of His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche and the creation of auspicious conditions for his personal three-year retreat and to all our gurus.
Through our sincere practice of Amitayus, we aspire to generate vast merit and benefit for all beings for longevity, vitality, and complete enlightenment.
Together, may our practice bring countless blessings, extend the life of our precious teachers, and create the perfect conditions for the flourishing of the Dharma.
We are deeply grateful for your presence and participation.
Meeting: 837 8509 6227
Passcode: 300909
ZOOM Invite Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83785096227?pwd=WEFxWWhtak96SWZTYlAyZEJUb2JFZz09
medicine_buddha_sadhana_drdr___1_.pdf
Medicine Practice
Led by Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche
& Ani Stanzin Chorol
Click HERE for Opening Prayers and Dedication Prayers
Click HERE for Medicine Buddha Text
medicine_buddha_sadhana_drdr___1_.pdf
Click HERE for Achi Smoke Offering Text
Click HERE for World Peace Prayer
Thank you Medicine Buddha Monthly Benefactors
Lou Farley
Munkhtsetseg Bondoo
Medicine Practice
Led by Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche
& Ani Stanzin Chorol
Click HERE for Opening Prayers and Dedication Prayers
Click HERE for Medicine Buddha Text
medicine_buddha_sadhana_drdr___1_.pdf
Click HERE for Achi Smoke Offering Text
Click HERE for World Peace Prayer
Thank you Medicine Buddha Monthly Benefactors
Lou Farley
Munkhtsetseg Bondoo
Daily Morning Practice
Daily Morning Practice
Mondays - Saturdays 9:30 am
CST/UTC-6
A Rainfall of Benefit & Happiness
with Venerable Ani Stanzin Chorol
(In English Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Mondays - Saturdays 9:30 am
CST/UTC-6
A Rainfall of Benefit & Happiness
with Venerable Ani Stanzin Chorol
(In English Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Venerable Ani Stanzin Chorol generously leads us in A Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness mornings at 9:30AM CST
This gracious offering includes the Riwo Sang Cho Smoke Offering & White Zambhala - Summoning of Good Fortune
Please join us in this most auspicious daily purification and generosity practice.
May this be a cause and condition to come together to remove obstacles and generate merit for the benefit of our Precious Guru,
Chicago Ratna Shri
& All Beings in All Realms Without Exception.
Please send any prayer requests to [email protected]
This gracious offering includes the Riwo Sang Cho Smoke Offering & White Zambhala - Summoning of Good Fortune
Please join us in this most auspicious daily purification and generosity practice.
May this be a cause and condition to come together to remove obstacles and generate merit for the benefit of our Precious Guru,
Chicago Ratna Shri
& All Beings in All Realms Without Exception.
Please send any prayer requests to [email protected]
A RAINFALL OF BENEFIT AND HAPPINESS
with Venerable Ani Stanzin Chorol
Mondays - Fridays
Daily 9:30 - 10:45AM CST
Join us on Zoom!
Click the link to join Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86051515462?pwd=TUZWbTlCZXdUN3dRclM4TlBIT25KZz09
Click HERE for A Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness text
Click HERE for Daily Prayers text
Click HERE for the Concise Achi Chökyi Drölma text
Thank You Rainfall of Benefit & Happiness Benefactors
Alisha Cartwright
Molly Jones
Carolyn Lewis
Wangmo
with Venerable Ani Stanzin Chorol
Mondays - Fridays
Daily 9:30 - 10:45AM CST
Join us on Zoom!
Click the link to join Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86051515462?pwd=TUZWbTlCZXdUN3dRclM4TlBIT25KZz09
Click HERE for A Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness text
Click HERE for Daily Prayers text
Click HERE for the Concise Achi Chökyi Drölma text
Thank You Rainfall of Benefit & Happiness Benefactors
Alisha Cartwright
Molly Jones
Carolyn Lewis
Wangmo
Tashi Delek Vajra Family!
May Your Life be Overflowing with Blessings, Dharma Activities & Abundance!
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Support our Precious Guru Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, our Resident Nun Ani Stanzin Chorol
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Select Monthly Recurring Donation on PayPal
Choose Amount & Dharma Activity You Wish to Support Monthly
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Monthly Benefactors of the Dharma
Lama Meals
Karen Zielke
Dhyana Wilde
Yuval Ahlfeld
Karmen Lääne
Bolortsetseg
Ayush Jain
Chöd
Alina Peftieva
Takiko Larson
Joseph Alexis
Weekly Teachings
Karen Zielke
Alisha Cartwright
Domagoj Miskovic
Lynn Dean
A Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness
Alisha Cartwright
Carolyn Lewis
Medicine Buddha
Lou Farley
Munkhtsetseg Bondoo
Vajrayogini
Elizabeth & Patrick Gergaud
Crystal James
Wendy Hung
Nathalie Gareau Chiasson
White Tara
Claire Higham
William Evans
100 Lamp Prayer
Khorolsuren Jantsan
General Supporters of Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche & Chicago Ratna Shri
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Unurtsetseg Erdenebat
Elizabeth Gergaud
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Przemyslaw Lukacz
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Thank you for Supporting our Kind & Precious Lama Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche
& Chicago Ratna Shri
***no monthly offering too small, please join us and become a monthly benefactor!***
contact [email protected]
May the Dharma Flourish & May the Benefactors be Abundantly Blessed
May Peace & Goodness Prevail Everywhere & May All Dharma Wishes Be Achieved
Lama Meals
Karen Zielke
Dhyana Wilde
Yuval Ahlfeld
Karmen Lääne
Bolortsetseg
Ayush Jain
Chöd
Alina Peftieva
Takiko Larson
Joseph Alexis
Weekly Teachings
Karen Zielke
Alisha Cartwright
Domagoj Miskovic
Lynn Dean
A Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness
Alisha Cartwright
Carolyn Lewis
Medicine Buddha
Lou Farley
Munkhtsetseg Bondoo
Vajrayogini
Elizabeth & Patrick Gergaud
Crystal James
Wendy Hung
Nathalie Gareau Chiasson
White Tara
Claire Higham
William Evans
100 Lamp Prayer
Khorolsuren Jantsan
General Supporters of Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche & Chicago Ratna Shri
Bill Evans
Unurtsetseg Erdenebat
Elizabeth Gergaud
Emily Webber
Molly Jones
Lisa Lam
Paula Macali
Javier Garcia
Andrei Gheorghe
Jonathan Martin
Karen Smith
Heather Lindquist
Emily Kohl
Jay Halverstadht
Przemyslaw Lukacz
Iwona Lippert
Kind Anonymous Donors
Chicago Ratna Shri is Deeply Appreciative of your Generous Offerings
Thank you for Supporting our Kind & Precious Lama Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche
& Chicago Ratna Shri
***no monthly offering too small, please join us and become a monthly benefactor!***
contact [email protected]
May the Dharma Flourish & May the Benefactors be Abundantly Blessed
May Peace & Goodness Prevail Everywhere & May All Dharma Wishes Be Achieved
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May all beings benefit!
May all beings benefit!
