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 Retreat Event Dates Nyugne Saga Dawa May 29 - June 1st, 2026 13th USA Drikung Monlam June 13 - 15, 2026 Green Tara Drupchö August 12 - 16th, 2026 Vajrakilaya Drupchö Fall 2026 Guru Rinpoche Decemeber 18th, 2026 Empowerment 7pm Weekend Retreat December 19 & 20th Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche's Other Events Vajrayogini Drupchö at Austin Ratna Shri May 8 - 12, 2026 Friday Night Teaching Series
📿 Friday Night Dharma Teaching Series 📿The Four Dharmas of GampopaTeachings with Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche Join us for an ongoing Friday evening teaching series on the profound instructions of The Four Dharmas of Gampopa, one of the most treasured teachings of the Kagyu tradition given by the great master Gampopa. These four essential instructions guide practitioners step-by-step on the path of awakening: • May the mind turn toward the Dharma • May the Dharma become the path • May the path clarify confusion • May confusion arise as wisdom Receive clear explanations and practical guidance for integrating these teachings into meditation and daily life. 📅 Fridays 🕖 7:00 PM - ONLINE ONLY Hosted by Chicago Ratna Shri 💠 Suggested Offering $15 per session or $108 for the full series Your generosity helps support translation and the ongoing Dharma activities of Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche. 🙏 Please register and support this precious opportunity to study and practice the authentic Dharma. REGISTER: https://givebutter.com/4Dharmas-Gampopa-CRSS https://givebutter.com/4Dharmas-Gampopa-CRSS 
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May all beings benefit!
May all beings benefit!
