Austin Ratna Shri

Austin Ratna Shri Austin Ratna Shri (Dharma Tara) is a Tibetan Buddhist retreat center in the Drikung Kagyu tradition under the spiritual direction of Ven.

Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche. Located in Central Texas near Austin, TX

Welcome to the Vajrayogini Drupcho at Austin Ratna Shri with Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee RinpocheIn-person and online May...
05/08/2026

Welcome to the Vajrayogini Drupcho at Austin Ratna Shri with Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche
In-person and online May 8-13
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OFFER:
PayPal: austin.ratna.shri@gmail.com
Zelle: 512.507.6721 Elizabeth Gergaud
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🌺 Austin Ratna Shri Vajrayogini Drupchö 🌺🔥 2nd Annual Vajrayogini Drupchö�May 8–12 | Austin, TX� 10:00AM - Noon; 2:00 - ...
05/08/2026

🌺 Austin Ratna Shri Vajrayogini Drupchö 🌺
🔥 2nd Annual Vajrayogini Drupchö�May 8–12 | Austin, TX� 10:00AM - Noon; 2:00 - 5:00PM CST�Extra sessions 6:00 - 8:00AM; 7:00 - 9:00PM �
Please join us!�🔗 Register:
Join us at Austin Ratna Shri for a powerful 5-day�Vajrayana retreat with�Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche�with Lama Dawa Zangmo, Ani Dagme & Ani Wangmo��
🩸 Vajrayogini Practice�🧘 Meditation & Devotion�🔥 Transformation & Wisdom
Open to all practitioners�In-person + online options available
💠 Tiered offerings (dāna-based)�🙏 Please consider helping support with sponsorship opportunities 🙏
✨ May all beings awaken through the wisdom fire of Vajrayogini

Austin Ratna Shri Vajrayogini 2026

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Join the 13th U.S. Drikung Ngachö Monlam!June 13–14, 2026 | Chicago, IllinoisHosted by Chicago Ratna ShriWith deep joy a...
04/21/2026

Join the 13th U.S. Drikung Ngachö Monlam!
June 13–14, 2026 | Chicago, Illinois
Hosted by Chicago Ratna Shri

With deep joy and devotion, we warmly invite you to join the 13th U.S. Drikung Ngachö Monlam, a precious annual gathering dedicated to prayer, remembrance, and the accumulation of vast merit.

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Greeting Yoginis & Yogis,With joy we warmly invite you to join us for the Vajrayogini Drupchö, taking place May 8–12, 20...
04/21/2026

Greeting Yoginis & Yogis,
With joy we warmly invite you to join us for the Vajrayogini Drupchö, taking place May 8–12, 2026 at Austin Ratna Shri.

This precious five-day retreat will be presided over by Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, a revered meditation master of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. Under his guidance, we will enter the profound practice of exalted Vajrayogini (Vajravarahi)—the radiant embodiment of wisdom, transformation, and awakened feminine energy.
We rejoice to have Lama Dawa Zangmo, Ani Dagme and Ani Wangmo joining us for the Austin Ratna Shri Vajrayogini Drupchö!

Together, we will gather in sacred practice to:
✨ Engage in the authentic Vajrayogini sadhana
✨ Receive oral instructions and blessings from the lineage
✨ Deepen meditation, devotion, and inner realization
✨ Accumulate vast merit for the benefit of all beings

A Drupchö is a powerful collective retreat, where continuous practice generates an atmosphere of deep blessing and transformation. Whether you are new to Vajrayana or an experienced practitioner, you are wholeheartedly welcome.
This is a rare opportunity to connect with the living lineage and immerse yourself in the wisdom fire of Vajrayogini practice.
🗓 Dates: May 8–12, 2026
📍 Location: Austin Ratna Shri, Austin, Texas
and on Zoom & YouTube
🔗 Registration:
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Your participation and offerings help sustain the teachings, support the teacher and translators, and nurture the flourishing of Dharma in our community.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you feel called to attend but need support, please reach out. The Drupchö will be in person at Austin Ratna Shri and online on ZOOM & YouTube.

May this gathering be a cause for profound awakening.
May all obstacles be cleared and wisdom arise effortlessly.
May the blessings of Vajrayogini ignite the heart of realization in all beings.

With prayers and warmest wishes,
Elizabeth
Austin Ratna Shri Team

🔥 Through the grace of the Glorious Vajrayogini, may the fire of wisdom blaze brightly, dispelling all obscurations and bringing swift awakening for the benefit of all beings.

🌺 Austin Ratna Shri Vajrayogini Drupchö 🌺
🔥 2nd Annual Vajrayogini Drupchö
May 8–12 | Austin, TX
10:00AM - Noon; 2:00 - 5:00PM CST
Extra sessions 6:00 - 8:00AM; 7:00 - 9:00PM

🔗 Register:
Join us at Austin Ratna Shri for a powerful 5-day
Vajrayana retreat with
Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche
with Lama Dawa Zangmo, Ani Dagme & Ani Wangmo

🩸 Vajrayogini Practice
🧘 Meditation & Devotion
🔥 Transformation & Wisdom
Open to all practitioners
In-person + online options available
💠 Tiered offerings (dāna-based)
🙏 Please consider helping support with sponsorship opportunities 🙏

Translation in English with Virginia Blum, Chinese with Rocco Cheng, Spanish with Ana Sofia Sarquis & French with Daniel Parkman

✨ May all beings awaken through the wisdom fire of Vajrayogini ✨

Dear Yogis & Yoginis,🌺 With great joy, we warmly invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual Vajrayogini Drupchö at Austin ...
04/06/2026

Dear Yogis & Yoginis,

🌺 With great joy, we warmly invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual Vajrayogini Drupchö at Austin Ratna Shri, taking place May 8–12, 2026 in Austin, Texas 🌿

This sacred five-day Vajrayana retreat will be presided over by our precious teacher, Venerable Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, a highly revered and accomplished meditation master of the Drikung Kagyu lineage 📿

The Vajrayogini Drupchö is a profound and transformative practice cycle, practicing the Exalted Female Buddha Vajrayogini (Vajravarahi)🔥—an opportunity to enter deeply into the path of wisdom and compassion through devotion, meditation, and the blessings of the lineage ✨ Practicing together in this way creates powerful conditions for inner transformation and the accumulation of vast merit for the benefit of all beings.

Throughout the retreat, we will:
🔥 Engage in the authentic Vajrayogini sadhana
🙏 Receive oral instructions and blessings
🧘 Cultivate meditative stability, clarity, and devotion

Whether you are new to the practice or a long-time practitioner, you are most welcome to join this meaningful gathering of sangha 💛

In the spirit of dāna (generosity), we offer a flexible, tiered system of participation to ensure accessibility for all, no one turned away for lack of funds 🌸 Your offerings help support the teacher, translators, and the continued flourishing of Dharma activities at Austin Ratna Shri. Translation of the teachings is offered in English & Chinese.

We sincerely hope you can join us for this special occasion of practice and connection 🌺

🔗 Registration:
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🔥 Through the blessings of the Three Jewels, of Glorious Vajrayogini,
may wisdom fire blaze, obscurations be cleared,
and may supreme awakening arise for the benefit of all beings 🔥

With prayers and warm regards,
Austin Ratna Shri

Contact Elizabeth with any questions:
austin.ratna.shri@gmail.com
https://www.dakinisprings.com/austin-ratna-shri

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Dear Dharma Friends,We are delighted to invite you to a special series of teachings and meditation gatherings in January...
01/16/2026

Dear Dharma Friends,

We are delighted to invite you to a special series of teachings and meditation gatherings in January 2026 with Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche, offering rare guidance on Dzogchen, Bodhicitta, and the nature of mind. We warmly welcome you to attend one or more of these precious events.

🕊 The Cuckoo of Rigpa
Teachings on the Six Vajra Verses of Dzogchen
with Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche
Meditation Master, Buddhist Scholar
Faculty at UC Berkeley · Doctoral Candidate

https://6VajraVerses_Khenpo.eventbrite.com

📅 Saturday & Sunday, January 17–18, 2026
🕰 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (CST)
📍 Austin Ratna Shri

The Cuckoo of Rigpa, also known as the Six Vajra Verses, is one of the most profound and direct Dzogchen texts, pointing unmistakably to the nature of mind (rigpa). In these teachings, Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche will carefully unpack the meaning of these essential verses, guiding participants toward direct recognition of awareness beyond effort, concepts, and elaboration.

These teachings are suitable for sincere practitioners at all levels and offer a rare opportunity to receive authentic instruction on the Great Perfection.

🌸 Bodhicitta & Meditation
Teachings on the Heart of the Mahayana Path
with Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/11718-bodhicitta-loving-kindness-meditation-with-khenpo-yeshi-rinpoche-tickets-1980345449549?aff=oddtdtcreator

📅 Saturday & Sunday, January 17–18, 2026
🕰 Saturday: 6:00–8:00 PM
🕰 Sunday: 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Del Sol Yoga & Kung Fu

This weekend of teachings explores Bodhicitta—the awakened heart that seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Through teachings and guided meditation, Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche will share practical and profound instruction on cultivating compassion, wisdom, and clarity in daily life and formal practice. More about Del Sol Yoga & Kung Fu! https://www.delsolaustin.com/

🌙 Meditation in the Driftwood Dome
Introduction to Meditating on the Nature of Mind
with Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche

https://Meditate_in_the_dome_with-KhenpoYeshi.eventbrite.com

📅 Tuesday, January 20, 2026
🕰 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 The Driftwood Dome

Join us for an evening of meditation instruction and practice in this sacred space designed especially for group meditation. Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche will offer introductory teachings on resting in the nature of mind, followed by guided and silent meditation.

🧘 Please bring a meditation cushion or yoga mat, and a blanket for comfort.
💠 This event is donation-based. Offerings go directly to Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche, with a portion supporting Earth Drifters’ renovation of the Driftwood Dome.
More about Earth Drifters https://www.earthdrifters.com

More about Austin Ratna Shri https://www.dakinisprings.com/austin-ratna-shri

We rejoice in the opportunity to gather and practice together under the guidance of Khenpo Yeshi Rinpoche and hope you will be able to join us for these meaningful teachings.

May All Beings Benefit & Realize the Natural State

Email Elizabeth Smiley Rhealacks at Austin.Ratna.Shri@gmail.com with questions or for more info

🌹Thank you Drupon Rinpoche for the beautiful Kurukulle Empowerment 🙏🙏🙏🌹
11/15/2025

🌹Thank you Drupon Rinpoche for the beautiful Kurukulle Empowerment 🙏🙏🙏🌹

☸️ Mahamudra Weekend Retreat Schedule ☸️https://forms.gle/bX6k9uUVgUYZ67Sk9🙏All events in person & online on Zoom & YouT...
11/10/2025

☸️ Mahamudra Weekend Retreat Schedule ☸️

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🙏All events in person & online on Zoom & YouTube🙏

Friday, Nov. 14th
Austin Ratna Shri
Friday Evening Session (7:00PM CST): ❤️‍🔥Kurukulle Empowerment

Saturday, Nov. 15th
Austin Ratna Shri
Morning Session (10:00AM - 12:00PM CST): ☸️ Fivefold Path of Mahamudra Teachings & Practice

Lunch Break 12:30PM

DEL SOL YOGA & KUNG FU
Afternoon Session (3:00PM - 6:00PM CST): ☸️ Introduction to Mahamudra

Sunday, Nov. 16th
Austin Ratna Shri
Morning Session (10:00AM - 12:00PM CST): ☸️ Fivefold Path of Mahamudra Teachings & Practice

Lunch Break 12:30PM

Austin Ratna Shri
Afternoon Session ( 3:00PM - 6:00PM CST ): ☸️ Fivefold Path of Mahamudra Teachings & Practice

Translation from Tibetan into English, Chinese, Spanish & French. Thank you to Ina, Rocco, Ana Sofia & Daniel!

Thank you for your kind offerings & support of these precious dharma events, offer as you are able
Suggested offering: $25 each session; $30 if only attending at Del Sol Yoga. Please note which sessions it is for.
PayPal: austin.ratna.shri@gmail.com
Zelle: 512.507.6721 Elizabeth Gergaud
Venmo: -springs

Please register for details
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💚Join us online for morning practices. Tomorrow is Lhabab Düchen. We will do the Green Tara sadhana practice and praises...
11/10/2025

💚Join us online for morning practices. Tomorrow is Lhabab Düchen. We will do the Green Tara sadhana practice and praises.

🙏 Weekly Practices at Austin Ratna Shri
Mon - Sat Morning Practices 9:30 - 11:00 AM CST
Zoom - (please email us to join in person)
Topic: A Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness:
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🌹Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays - we do Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness Smoke Offering and White Dzambala; Concise Vajrayogini & Concise Achi serkyem
💙Wednesdays - Vajrakilaya
❤️‍🔥Fridays - Vajrayogini (Vajravarahi)🔯
💚Saturdays - Green Tara

☸️ Join Ven. Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche for Friday Teachings
Online only 7:00 PM
ZOOM: Topic: Friday Teachings
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