Dharma Message - April 26, 2026

Do not get attached! Whenever you are attached—even to the gods—you will not be freed. Whenever you crave—even the Dharma—it causes bondage. The wealthy’s attachment to one thousand gold bars  and the poor’s attachment to mere needle and thread— Both are equal hindrances on the path. Therefore, never get attached”

Master Gampopa (1079-1153)

ANNOUNCEMENTS  
  • Ven. Sogan Rinpoche's book, Dreams and Truths from the Ocean of Mind, is available on PRINT and AUDIOBOOK.  
  • We had a wonderful 2025 Sangha Retreat Galilee Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center, please visit our GALLERY for retreat pictures.  
2025 Sangha Retreat - Galilee Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center, please visit our GALLERY for more retreat pictures
“Let the blessings of the Lamas of the three lineages descend like rain. Let the siddhis of the yidam deities and dakinis gather like rain clouds. Let the Dharmapalas dispel all obstacles into basic space. Ema! Amazing! How fortunate are we, my Dharma family!” 
The Cuckoo’s Song, Counsel of the Heart by Ven. Sogan Rinpoche
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"While I am away, I urge you to study and practice the Dharma diligently. I would also like to recommend that you make an effort to get together and discuss the teachings and do the practices that I have shown you:
Ngondro
Guru Yoga tsok
Shakyamuni Buddha
Chenrezig
Phowa
I would like you to alternate the practices. This will help you to build our Dharma community and support each other's practices so you can grow together as Dharma brothers and sisters."  – Sogan Rinpoche, 11/3/13, Oakland, CA