We are delighted to announce that Lama Chökyi Gyaltsen has very generously offered to bestow an empowerment and teachings at the conclusion of his 18 month retreat.  The dates for the mini retreat are Jan 17 and Jan 19, 2026, at the Gompa on Galiano Island. Empowerments and teaching topics are yet to be determined.  Stay tuned […]

We are delighted to announce that Lama Mark Webber (Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen) has generously offered to bestow teachings on understanding karma. All Buddhist teachings and meditations are for the recognition and profound understanding of Five Realizations, or Seals. However, to build a quality foundation for these recognitions, one must first deeply understand mental activity (karma) […]

An Invitation from Island Dharma - Nanaimo, B.C. - Bethlehem Retreat Centre There are five key understandings of Buddha Dharma. They are like “seals - proclamations of completeness in understanding the ground of all our experience. The seals are the heart of all Buddhist study, practice, meditation and contemplation. If we keep deeply listening, studying, […]

It is with great pleasure that we announce Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen will be teaching the glorious Dharma in New Zealand after completing his 18 month retreat.Feb 27 - March 27:Wangapeka March 28 - 29  Sat/Sun: Nelson April 3 - 5  Fri-Sun: Christchurch April 10 - April 27: Queenstown Topic: The Many Facets of the Awakening […]

Retreat in Ortisei, Italy: Friday, May 22 to Tuesday, June 2, 2024 For more information, please contact Doris Unterthurner: d.unterthurner@gmail.com. Further Weekend-Teachings in Switzerland, Germany and Denmark: Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 20, 2026 For more information, please contact Eva and Michael Gohl: eva.gohl@bluewin.ch.  Topics to be announced  Zoom options will be considered upon requestKeep posted on nybce.eu