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Sukhasiddhi Foundation (pronounced "Sook-a-CIDY") is a Tibetan Buddhist center founded by Lama Palden

Sukhasiddhi Foundation, founded in 1996 through the inspiration of Khabje Kalu Rinpoche, provides a vehicle for the teaching and practice of Vajrayana Buddhism in the West. Under the guidance of Lama Palden Drolma, we offer a range of classes, daylongs, retreats, and study programs for students at all levels. Our emphasis is on the cultivation of deep realization and understanding – even in the mi

dst of our ordinary lives – so that wisdom, compassion and loving-kindness can open and flourish within us.

05/27/2026

Join us THIS SUNDAY for the Chagdrukpa Empowerment given by Lama Palden Drolma.

Chagdrukpa is the fierce form of Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. He removes obstacles, both inner and outer, on the path to awakening, and protects practitioners, again on both an inner and outer level. He is dearly loved by those who come to know him as he is like a best friend. Connecting with this enlightened protector also brings many blessings, both spiritually and in our daily lives.

Sunday, May 31 at 3 PM Pacific
In Person (and online for those unable to make it to the Center)
Prerequisites: You need to have taken Refuge Vows and Bodhisattva Vows as well as having done some Chenrezig practice.

Learn more and register your spot - registration closes soon!
sukhasiddhi.org

05/26/2026

A Gathering of Light - An Online Tour of the Buddhist Prison Ministry, the official service project of Sukhasiddhi Foundation

Sunday, May 31 at 5 PM Pacific

The Buddhist Prison Ministry has filed for their own non-profit status! Gather with them to hear the stories, to meet the people, to witness what becomes possible when light of transformation is invited to shine freely.

You’ll hear from:

- Founder & President, Susan Shannon
- Board members sharing vision and mission
- Content creators and collaborators and project overview
- Inspiring stories of real impact and exciting upcoming projects

Register for this free event: buddhistprisonministry.com/may31

05/25/2026

Join us for our 3-week 'Awake in the World' course on The Six Perfections.

Sundays: June 7, 14, 21 | 10 AM - 12 PM Pacific
Online Only - Led by Rev. Susan Shannon

Of all the practices you can do as a Buddhist practitioner, the practice of the Six Perfections (paramitas) is one that will supercharge your Awakening.

These Six Perfections describe the true nature of an enlightened being, which is to say they are our own true nature.

Learn more and register your spot: sukhasiddhmi.org/awake

05/24/2026

Join us TOMORROW for a Green Tara meditation and dharma talk -- Monday, May 25 -- 7 PM Pacific.

Please Note! This meditation will be offered ONLINE ONLY this month. No experience is required a you do not have to be a member to attend. Classes are donation-based.
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For Tibetans, Tara is the most beloved of all the female awakened beings. Green Tara's primary activity is one of protection from fear and danger, and she is committed to responding swiftly the moment that we call upon her. Through visualization, mantra, and silent meditation, we deepen our experience of the divine feminine while simultaneously awakening this quality of compassion that is innate to our being, yet often obscured.

The Green Tara practice transforms our distorted view of self and helps us recognize our innate radiant, compassionate nature.

Learn more about our weekly Monday Meditations at sukhasiddhi.org/meditation.

05/19/2026

Join us THIS THURSDAY for An Evening with Lama Drupgyu
Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM Pacific | In Person & Online

Lama Drupgyu will share some thoughts, then explore topics of interest in conversation with those who have gathered with him.

Register now: sukhasiddh.org
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ABOUT LAMA DRUPGYU

Lama Drupgyu was an early student of Kalu Rinpoche, a path that led him to become a monk for 21 years. Recognized for his depth of practice, he was appointed by Kalu Rinpoche as Retreat Master to lead three-year retreats on Salt Spring Island, Canada — the first of which was attended by Lama Palden.

His commitment to preserving and transmitting the teachings extended beyond retreat, as he served for many years on Kalu Rinpoche's International Translation Committee, the final project the beloved teacher initiated before his passing.

Building on this foundation, Lama Drupgyu joined Eric Colombel in 2000 to co-found Tsadra Foundation, an organization dedicated to cultivating wisdom and compassion in Western minds through the integrated study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism. He has continued to shape its mission ever since, serving as Vice President for the past 26 years.

05/17/2026

We offer three meditations every week at Sukhasiddhi Foundation.

1) Mondays | 7 - 8:15 PM - Opening the Gate Meditation
2) Tuesdays | 9:30 - 1 1 AM - Lujong (Tibetan Yoga) & Meditation
3) Thursdays | 9:30 - 1 1 AM - Lujong (Tibetan Yoga) & Meditation

All classes are donation-based and available online*.
You do not have to be a member to attend.

*The meditation on the last Monday of the month is offered in person at our Wisdom River Meditation Center in Novato, CA and is a Green Tara practice.

Learn more: sukhasiddhi.org

05/15/2026

Lama Palden Drolma will be leading 2 Chagdrukpa events: the first is an empowerment ceremony for Chagdrukpa in May that will be followed by a Teaching on a practice in June. You can sign up to attend just the empowerment, just the teaching or both.

Given by Lama Palden Drolma
Sunday, May 31 at 3 PM (Empowerment)
Saturday, June 20 at 3 PM (Teaching)
Wisdom River Meditation Center and Zoom for those unable to come to the center

Learn more: sukhasiddhi.org

05/13/2026

We are pleased to announce that Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing, from the Kagyu Dakshang Chuling center in Eugene, Oregon will be at Sukhasiddhi Foundation’s Wisdom River Meditation Center in late July to bestow three empowerments:

Green Tara Empowerment | Saturday, July 25
Chöd Empowerment | Sunday, July 26
Guru Rinpoche Empowerment | Monday, July 27

Prerequisites for all of the empowerments:
Participants must have taken formal Refuge Vows and be an active participant in Sukhasiddhi Foundation programs of study, classes, meditations, retreats or events. Sangha members of Kagyu Takten Phuntsokling (KTP) in Sebastopol are invited as well.

If you meet these requirements, you may sign up for individual empowerments or all three.

Learn more: sukhasiddhi.org

05/11/2026

Registration is open for our Annual Summer Retreat!
Monday, June 22 - Sunday, June 28
In person in Novato, CA & Online via Zoom
Lama Palden Drolma & Lama Döndrup Drolma

Topic: Medicine Buddha & Sür Chöd Retreat: Healing, Practice, and Deepening Connection

This weeklong retreat offers an immersive opportunity to engage deeply with the practice of Medicine Buddha, both as a path of personal healing and as a way of cultivating a responsive, compassionate presence with our loved ones and in the world.

Learn more and register your spot: sukhasiddhi.org/annualretreat2026

05/05/2026

Please join us Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM Pacific for a wonderful opportunity to spend an evening with Lama Drupgyu Tenzin in person. He has been a gifted teacher and member of Sukhasiddhi's Teachers Council for many years.

As an early student of Kalu Rinpoche he became a monk for 21 years and later was the Retreat Master appointed by Kalu Rinpoche to lead the three-year retreat on Saltspring Island, Canada attended by Lama Palden.

Lama Drupgyu will share some thoughts, then explore topics of interest in conversation with those who have gathered with him.

Register to join us: sukhasiddhi.org

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