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 Upcoming Event Dates TIbetan & Mongolian New Year Celebrations March 1st, 2025 Vajrayogini Drupchö March 12 - 16, 2025 
🌟 Celebrate Tibetan & Mongolian New Year with Us! 🌟 Join Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, Ani Stanzin Chorol, and Lopon Titem Altan for a special Losar & Tsagaan Sar celebration as we welcome the auspicious Year of the Wood Snake with joy, blessings, and community! ✨ Morning Practices (10:00 AM CST) Begin the new year with Lama Chopa Tsok Offering and White Dzambala Summoning Good Fortune—sacred rituals to invite prosperity, wisdom, and auspicious energy. 🥢 Community Potluck Lunch (12:00 PM CST) Share a meal, laughter, and the warmth of community as we gather for a festive potluck lunch—bring your favorite dish to share! 📅 Saturday, March 1st 📍 Chicago Ratna Shri Dharma Center All are welcome—let’s start the new year with blessings, abundance, and togetherness! Tashi Delek Vajra Family, Thanks to all of you and your generosity we have reached our fundraising goals to support the repairs and renovations at Chicago Ratna Shri! And, the repairs are all complete! Here is brief report of Construction work at Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha: ✅1.Materials Purchased: Plumbing, remodeling 2 bathrooms, painting bedrooms New Furnace , plumbing garbage removal and disposal Total $8,111.52 ✅2. Labor list: Demolition, Complete plumbing services Two bathroom remodeled Remove old furnace and install new furnace, Electrical work Install vanities Carpet installation Total labor $12,000 Donated. - $3,000 Paid total $9,000 ✅ Project total 1. Materials $8,111.52 2. Labor. $9,000.00 TOTAL REPAIR PROJECT COSTS: $17,111.52 Fundraising Offerings TOTAL: $18,887.98 Thank you for your amazing kindness and merit in supporting this urgent project to repair and strengthen our center. We are so thankful for your quick and generous response! With deep gratitude, The Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha Team 
Join us Friday Evenings on 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
REGISTER givebutter.com/RegisterVYDrupcho Vajrayogini Drupchö - March 12 - 16th, 2025 9:00AM - 12:00PM & 2:00PM - 5:00PM CST The Vajrayogini Drupchö retreat is an authentic Tibetan buddhist lineage practice which guides us into the heart of Vajravarahi—the embodiment of wisdom, compassion, power and fearless transformation. Vajrayogini is the Mother of All the Buddhas, Completely Awakened one in Female Form, Queen of Dakinis! This sacred retreat is an invitation to awaken sacred feminine energy within, cultivate the wish to benefit all beings with Vajrayogini's fierce and blissful wisdom and compassion, and connect with the enlightened blessings of this powerful deity. Through group recitation of the Vajravarahi sadhana Ven. Drupon RInchen Dorjee Rinpoche holds a powerful container for transformation, in which we meditate on the nature of mind in the form of Vajrayogini, with visualization, mantra, ritual, and collective practice. This group effort supports our own practice and generates great merit which we dedicate for all beings.
Details: Zoom link is private and will be sent along with your ticket purchase. We welcome you to attend the Annual Vajrayogini Drupchö at Chicago Ratna Shri with Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche. A 5 day Vajrayana Retreat practicing the Exalted Female Buddha Vajrayogini/Vajravarahi. This retreat is in the Drikung Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Our Vajrayogini sadhana is an exquisite ancient text complied for retreat practice by Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche and it can be chanted in Tibetan and English. With 2 sessions daily in person and zoom, morning and afternoon, join in the transformative and blissful practice of the Queen of Dakinis Vajravarahi! To Attend: Register givebutter.com/RegisterVYDrupcho Suggested Daily Offering to Attend In-person or on Zoom $64.00 - $108.00 per day is greatly appreciated. No one turned away for lack of funds, please offer generously, as you are able. Accommodation & Meals: ($150 - $250 sliding scale suggested offering for on-site accommodation & including all meals, all 5 days) Indoor camping in the shrine room is full. If you will take sojong vows and forgo dinner, please let us know ahead of time. Onsite attendees may have optional additional practice or mantra recitation sessions. Lunches Only: Lunches $15/day ($75/5 days) CRSS would greatly appreciate a cook for the Lamas and 8 onsite retreatants during this Vajrayogini Retreat. If you have this skill and would like to volunteer please contact [email protected]. Vajrayogini Drupchö Puja Offerings: givebutter.com/VYEventOfferings 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
Medicine Practice
Led by Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche
& Ani Stanzin Chorol
Sundays 10am CST/UTC-6
Please join us and send any prayer requests to [email protected]
Click HERE for Opening Prayers and Dedication Prayers
Click HERE for Achi Smoke Offering Text
Click HERE for World Peace Prayer
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83785096227?pwd=WEFxWWhtak96SWZTYlAyZEJUb2JFZz09
Thank you Medicine Buddha Monthly Benefactor
Lou Farley
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
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
Tashi Delek Vajra Family!
May Your Life be Overflowing with Blessings, Dharma Activities & Abundance!
Offering Opportunities
Monthly Benefactors of Chicago Ratna Shri
May Your Life be Overflowing with Blessings, Dharma Activities & Abundance!
Offering Opportunities
Monthly Benefactors of Chicago Ratna Shri
Please Consider Becoming a
Monthly Benefactor of the Dharma!
Support our Precious Guru Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, our Resident Nun Ani Stanzin Chorol
& Auspicious Dharma Activities at Chicago Ratna Shri
On our PayPal menu you may now find the Offering Options:
Thank You for Supporting our Precious Teacher Druponla and His Incredible Dharma Activities
and center Chicago Ratna Shri!
If you would like to be one of our Monthly Benefactors
Please Join us in this Meritorious Opportunity
Select Monthly Recurring Donation on PayPal
Choose Amount & Dharma Activity You Wish to Support Monthly
***No Minimum to Become a Benefactor***
Chicago Ratna Shri Monthly Benefactors
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May All Beings Benefit
contact [email protected] with any questions
Monthly Benefactor of the Dharma!
Support our Precious Guru Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, our Resident Nun Ani Stanzin Chorol
& Auspicious Dharma Activities at Chicago Ratna Shri
On our PayPal menu you may now find the Offering Options:
- Monthly Lama Meals Benefactor
- Monthly Teachings Benefactor
- Monthly Medicine Buddha Benefactor
- Monthly Vajrayogini Benefactor
- Monthly White Tara Benefactor
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Thank You for Supporting our Precious Teacher Druponla and His Incredible Dharma Activities
and center Chicago Ratna Shri!
If you would like to be one of our Monthly Benefactors
Please Join us in this Meritorious Opportunity
Select Monthly Recurring Donation on PayPal
Choose Amount & Dharma Activity You Wish to Support Monthly
***No Minimum to Become a Benefactor***
Chicago Ratna Shri Monthly Benefactors
Will be Listed with the Dharma Activity they are Sponsoring
May All Beings Benefit
contact [email protected] with any questions
Monthly Benefactors of the Dharma
Lama Meals
Karen Zielke
Dhyana Wilde
Yuval Ahlfeld
Karmen Lääne
Bolortsetseg
Ayush Jain
Chöd
Alina Peftieva
Takiko Larson
Weekly Teachings
Karen Zielke
Alisha Cartwright
Domagoj Miskovic
Lynn Dean
A Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness
Alisha Cartwright
Carolyn Lewis
Medicine Buddha
Lou Farley
Vajrayogini
Elizabeth & Patrick Gergaud
Crystal James
White Tara
Claire Higham
William Evans
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
Lama Meals
Karen Zielke
Dhyana Wilde
Yuval Ahlfeld
Karmen Lääne
Bolortsetseg
Ayush Jain
Chöd
Alina Peftieva
Takiko Larson
Weekly Teachings
Karen Zielke
Alisha Cartwright
Domagoj Miskovic
Lynn Dean
A Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness
Alisha Cartwright
Carolyn Lewis
Medicine Buddha
Lou Farley
Vajrayogini
Elizabeth & Patrick Gergaud
Crystal James
White Tara
Claire Higham
William Evans
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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1038 Woodlawn Ave. Des Plaines, IL 60016 info@chicagoratnashri.com [email protected] With your support- May the fruits of loving-kindness, compassion and wisdom be fully blossomed into the hearts of every sentient being! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation helps support and preserve the teachings of the Drikung Kagyu lineage |
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We are so thankful for your support.
May all beings benefit!
May all beings benefit!
