Urgyen Samten Ling Mediation

Welcome

Urgyen Samten Ling Urgyen Samten Ling offers a traditional approach to Vajrayana Buddhism of the Nyingma school in the Tibetan tradition. Our Gonpa (center) was established in 1994 by Lama Thupten Dorje Gyaltsen (Jerry Gardner) and Jean LaSarre Gardner under the guidance and blessings of the late Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Tsoknyi Rinpoche. Urgyen Samten Ling means “Guru Rinpoche’s Place of Meditation.” Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is recognized as the second Buddha of our time. He prophesied that Vajrayana, the direct path, would be uniquely appropriate for this modern era. “Buddha nature is a precious gift that each of us already possess.

So then, how do we find something we’ve never lost? Through practice we arrive at uncovering the innate qualities that are already within our body, speech and mind. The qualities of loving kindness and compassion which are the spontaneous expression of the Buddhas, naturally come forth when we know how to simply let go and rest in the natural state of mind.” About Urgyen Samten Ling Urgyen Samten Ling provides many aspects of Buddhist practice. These include: ceremonies (pujas), group meditation, retreats and instruction in individual practice. Ultimately, there is no truth other than direct experience. We seek to invoke and directly realize the enlightened qualities inherent in all sentient beings. It is through study, contemplation, and meditation that we discover and embody the ever-present compassion, joy, and innate wisdom of the awakened mind. When the body is at ease, the breath slows down and becomes peaceful. When the breath is at ease, the mind becomes peaceful and spacious. This is where you begin, look within and rest. The key is knowing how to rest.