UPCOMING PULBIC WORKSHOP

Drupa Monastery Oasis of Dharma will hosting a free entry, public workshop on “How to live well and die well: A Buddhist and Contemplative Science approach” on Sunday 9th Aug 2pm - 5pm. Registration via email (drupamonastery@gmail.com) by 5th Aug is required.

Workshop will be conducted jointly by Drupa Rinpoche and Dr Tenzin Namdul, Assistant Professor and Director of the Tibetan Healing Initiative at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing. See details as per flyer below. Please feel free to share this flyer.

A few snapshots from a special gathering on the 15th day of Saka Dawa (known as Saka Dawa Duchen)

A few snapshots from a special gathering — the 49th Day Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s late younger brother.

Introduction to Meditation

Rinpoche gave a lecture titled “Introduction to Meditation” on 7th Dec 2025. The talk covered the theory and purpose of meditation, as well as practical instructions on how to meditate, followed by a guided session. If you missed it and are interested, here is the link to the YouTube clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTED7neQwag&t=3343s

Some images from DMOD’s first official program — the White Tara Long-Life Initiation (30th Nov 2025).

Some photos from the session on “The Role of Mind in Tibetan Buddhism: Protecting Your Mental Health” — part of the Intergenerational Cultural Education Among Tibetans talk series. This special collaborative program is organized by the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota (TAFM) in partnership with the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality & Healing.

DMOD Opening Day 19th September 2025

DMOD’s Opening Day began with an assembly of 15 Sangha reciting prayers at the Gompa’s main door as per tradition. Devotees, well wishers and neighbours lined the street below to witness this inaugural ritual. This was followed by the Consecration Puja in the Gompa before the main Buddha altar that was adorned with a vast array of offerings. The floors of the Gompa reverberated with the deep chanting tones of the monks, accompanied by the devotees which had grown to more than 150 people. Upon the conclusion of the Puja, offerings were made to HH Dalai Lama’s throne and the Sangha. Drupa Rinpoche, founder of DMOD then gave a welcome-cum-thanksgiving speech in Tibetan and in English. Everyone was invited to offer khata (white scarf) to His Holiness’ throne. The morning’s event culminated in an extensive buffet of Tibetan and Asian dishes, to the delight of all who attended. May the Buddhadharma flourish for the benefit of all living beings!

You can watch the day’s event using this link: https://youtu.be/Or9LdUZpn38?si=WP-bzEWfGVDwQFBc

Some images from Gaden Ngachoe (Lama Tsongkhapa Day) special puja

New Semester - Class Schedule is out

We are pleased to announce our Dharma program that will take place from July 2026 through to November

2026.

This semester, the English language Dharma class is titled “Overcoming the fear of death: A Buddhist view”. It will introduce the Buddhist view of death, the methods for coping with death and utilizing them in one’s spiritual cultivation.

The Tibetan language Dharma class will be based on the Foundation of All Good Qualities and is for beginners to Buddhist studies.

In October, we will be conducting a two-week Yamantaka Retreat (in Tibetan language only) solely for thosewho have received the Solitary Yamantaka initiation. In preparation for the retreat, there will be Yamantaka Sadhana practice sessions (in Tibetan only) on Saturdays.

For detailed Class schedule, check our program page

Highlights from HE Jhado Rinpoche’s program of teachings and initiation at DMOD. A time of great rejoicing.