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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




All of our Teachings, Practice Sessions & Retreats
are Offered In-person & Online
 Please join us! 

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"When one comes to the essence of being, the shining wisdom of reality, illumines all like the cloudless sky."
-Jetsün Milarepa



CRSS 2025
Event Dates

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SAGA DAWA DÜCHEN
June 9 - 15

June 9-12 - Nyungne
​with Lopon Titem Altan
​&
Ven. Ani Stanzin Chorol 

Register: givebutter.com/Nyugne-SagaDawa

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June 13-15
Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche
Bestows Teachings on Ganges Mahamudra
Register:
givebutter.com/GangesMahamudra25

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Green Tara Drupchö
August 13 - 17th

Vajrakilaya Drupchö
September 24-28




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SAGA DAWA DÜECHEN
June 9 - 15
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June 9-12 - Nyungne Retreat
with Lopon Titem Altan
& Ven. Ani Stanzin Chorol
​Register:

givebutter.com/Nyugne-SagaDawa

June 13-15 
Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche
Bestows Teachings on Ganges Mahamudra
Register:
givebutter.com/GangesMahamudra25

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​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

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Monthly Dakini Day Tsok

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Monthly Dakini Day Vajrayogini Tsok
Join us for Vajrayogini Monthly
​Dakini Day Tsok

with Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche
Wednesday,
April 23rd

​10:00AM

Join Zoom Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting  us02web.zoom.us/j/86199648283
Thank you Vajrayogini Monthly Benefactors
Elizabeth & Patrick Gergaud
​Crystal James
​Wendy Hung
Nathalie Gareau Chiasson


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108 Lamp Prayer 
Saturday, April 12th, 7:00PM CST
with Venerable Ani Stanzin Chorol

in person and via ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86051515462?pwd=TUZWbTlCZXdUN3dRclM4TlBIT25KZz09 

The offering a butter lamp to a deceased person is a way to guide them through the bardo, or the transition between death and rebirth, and to help them reach a better destination. The light of the lamp symbolizes wisdom, and the hope is that the deceased will recognize the clear light at the time of death and experience liberation.
Please be welcome to send the names of honoring  a deceased loved ones
Email: [email protected]


Offering flowers, candle , fruits, support monthly prayers
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link https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7CR53JVBMCWLA

Thank you 100 Lamp Prayer Benefactors
​Khorolsuren Jantsan

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Weekly White Tara Practice
Wednesdays at 7pm CDT/UTC-6
A Flowering Stream of Ambrosia
A Concise Practice Sadhana of the Exalted Tara
Led by Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche

Wednesdays 7pm CST/UTC-6 ​

Click HERE for Opening Prayers and Dedication Prayers
Click HERE for White Tara Text

Meeting:  868 8619 5437
Passcode:  731268
ZOOM Invite Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86886195437?pwd=LjWupkeVHV1EAmg6VjnpP18NFrY599.1


Thank you White Tara Monthly Benefactors 
Claire Higham
​William Evans
white-tara-drd-v1.4-highres.pdf
File Size: 2805 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File


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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


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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
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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 

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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
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Thank you Medicine Buddha Monthly Benefactor
​Lou Farley
Munkhtsetseg Bondoo

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Daily Morning Practice

Daily Morning Practice
​Mondays - Saturdays 9:30 am
  
 CST/UTC-6
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A Rainfall of Benefit &  Happiness

with Venerable Ani Stanzin Chorol
(In English Tuesdays & Thursdays)

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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.  
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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

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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

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Tashi Delek Vajra Family!
May Your Life be Overflowing with Blessings, Dharma Activities & Abundance!  
Offering Opportunities​

Monthly Benefactors of Chicago Ratna Shri
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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 

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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
  • Monthly Rainfall of Benefit & Happiness Benefactor

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
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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Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha
​1038 Woodlawn Ave.
Des Plaines, IL  60016
info
@chicagoratnashri.com
[email protected]
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With your support-
​May the fruits of loving-kindness, compassion and wisdom be fully blossomed into the hearts of every sentient being!


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 May all beings benefit! 

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