Video: Prescribed Burn at PPI
Prescribed burn March 12th, 2022, at the Padmasambhava Peace Institute in west Sonoma county – Kashia Pomo territory. Redwoods/pine/tan oak forest, with ladder fuels hand-cleared.
Fire Ecology and Forestry
“We need acts of restoration, not only for polluted waters and degraded lands, but also for our relationship to the world. We need to restore honor to the way we live, so that when we walk through the world we don’t have to avert our eyes with shame, so that we can hold our heads up high and receive the respectful acknowledgment of the rest of the earth’s beings.” — Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass
Rigdzin Dupa Drubchen 2019
Friday August 2nd through Saturday August 10th 2019 with Tromge Jigme Rinpoche
T’hroma Nagmo Drupchod 2019
Fri May 3rd – Sun May 5th, 2019with Jigme Tromge Rinpoche The practice of Throma contains the complete path of the Vajrayana, from ngondro (the preliminary practices) all the way through the Dzogchen (Great Perfection) practices of trekchod and thogal. The Throma-based practice of Chöd removes obstacles, both for our short-term happiness and those hindering our […]
Happy Losar 2019, Earth Pig Year
Dear Sangha, Losar Tashi Delek! All sangha are welcome to join with the live-in residents of CGF Ati Ling / PPI as we begin the Earth Female Pig year on Tuesday, February 5th. Starting at 6 am, we will be doing traditional offerings of kataks in the shrine room, followed by a Shower of Blessings […]
Tromge Shamatha with Lama Sherab
July 24th-29th, 2018 (after the Rigdzin Dupa Drupchen)
Happy Losar 2018, Earth-dog Year!
Happy Losar to everyone! May this new year bring renewed energy and enthusiasm; may compassion and positivity grow; and may auspicious tidings and prosperity flow unhindered. – With love from Jigme Tromge Rinpoche & the sangha of PPI/ Chagdud Gonpa Ati Ling
High-speed Internet At PPI
During COVID, we have really appreciated being able to rely on high-speed internet. Our Airbnb guests were amazed to find multi-user streaming capability here! In 2018, PPI set up high-speed internet via radio link to our local ISP (internet service provider), a massive increase over old speeds. We are extremely grateful to all who helped […]