Deer Park Buddhist Center

09/28/2026

Deer Park will host a Medicine Buddha Puja Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 PM.

The purpose of this puja is for the long life and good health of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

The puja is also for the speedy reincarnation of Ganden Trisur Rinpoche Lobsang Tenzin and Lama Zopa Rinpoche and for the fulfillment of their wishes to benefit all sentient beings.

Further, the puja is dedicated to the long life and good health of Tenzin Nawang Rinpoche, the reincarnation of our precious teacher Geshe Sopa Rinpoche.

Additionally, we dedicate the puja to the quick and complete recovery of Geshe Tenzin Dorje. The puja is also dedicated to the long life and good health of Geshe Tenzin Dorje, Geshe Tenzin Sherab, Geshe Lhundup Jinpa, and all our precious teachers. We also pray for the long life and good health of the sangha, sponsors, friends, and supporters of Deer Park and the Buddha Dharma.

Moreover, we dedicate this puja to the quick containment and eradication of all sickness and disease.

Lastly, we dedicate the puja to world peace and to the quick end of all wars and strife.

Please refrain from eating eggs or meat prior to the puja on this day.

09/26/2026

His Eminence the 13th Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche to Teach at Deer Park

Thursday, November 12 - Sunday, November 15

The 13th Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche was recognized by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of the 12th Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche.

The first in the Kundeling Tatsak Choktrul lineage was the Sixth Ganden Throne Holder, the renowned Baso Choekyi Gyaltsen born in 1402. He was the brother of Khedrup Rinpoche (one of Lama Tsongkhapa’s two main disciples) and was himself considered to be one of Je Tsongkhapa’s best students.

The current incarnation in this lineage, His Eminence was born in Lhasa, received a geshe degree from Drepung Monastery in India and studied at Gyudme Ta***ic Monastery in India. He has received many teachings and initiations from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and many other highly revered masters. His Eminence teaches worldwide about compassion and peace and is revered by countless students including Tibetans, Himalayan peoples, Asians, and Westerners.
Rinpoche's Schedule at Deer Park

November 12, Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Teaching: The Source of All Attainments: The Yoga of the Inseparability of the Guru and Avalokiteshvara
This Chenrezig Guru Yoga practice was composed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
* Note that this is not an initiation. It does NOT fulfill the prerequisite to participate in the Avalokiteshvara Nyung Nay Fasting Ritual at Deer Park.

November 13, Friday 9 AM
4 Armed Chenrezig Jenang (Permission to Practice)
***Especially for those wishing to participate in the Nyung Nay Fasting Ritual at Deer Park, but do not have the required prerequisites, this is a rare opportunity to obtain this prerequisite.

November 14, Saturday 9 AM
White Tara Long Life Initiation (Tsewang)

November 15, Sunday 10 AM - 12 noon; 2 - 4 PM
Presentation on His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 4 Principal Commitments
by Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche, Geshe Tenzin Sherab, and Geshe Lhundup Jinpa

The 4 Principal Commitments:

Promote human values such as compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, contentment and self-discipline.
Promote religious harmony and understanding among the world’s major religions.
Preserve Tibet’s Buddhist culture, which is a culture of peace and non-violence and protect the natural environment of Tibet.
Create greater awareness of and interest in the value of ancient Indian knowledge in psychology and philosophy among young Indians today.

09/25/2026

The Deer Park teachers and community are pleased to invite you to a Day of Meditation to be held on Saturday, October 17th at the Deer Park Buddhist Center. The day will include morning and afternoon sessions with teaching on a specific topic by Deer Park resident teachers, Ven. Geshe Tenzin Sherab and Ven, Geshe Lhundub Jinpa. There is also time for meditation so that you may integrate what you've heard.

All new and experienced practitioners are welcome. Feel free to forward this email to others.

EVENT: Day of Meditation & Teachings

WHERE: Deer Park Buddhist Center
4548 Schneider Dr, Oregon, WI 53575

WHEN: Saturday, October 17th, 2026

Event Schedule
Registration 8:30am
Morning session 9am
Lunch 11:30am
Afternoon session 1pm
Program ends ~3:30pm

PROVIDED: Dharma teachings in both morning and afternoon sessions
Sitting meditation practice
Vegetarian lunch and refreshments
Meditation cushions but if you prefer, bring your own or feel free to sit in a chair

REGISTER: Click the link to Register for event ... ($30 suggested payment which includes lunch)

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

NOTE: This has been rescheduled from the original date of October 17th 2026. Please join us for a day of silence and reflection enjoying the beauty of Deer Park Buddhist Center near Oregon, WI.

09/23/2026

Deer Park will commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of our most beloved teacher Ganden Trisur Rinpoche Lobsang Tenzin with a Guru Puja with tsog on Saturday, September 26 at 6:30 PM.

We pray for the fulfillment of all the wishes of Rinpoche, whose purpose is solely to benefit all sentient beings in the most extensive way.

We also pray for the speedy return of Rinpoche so that he may continue to fulfill his purpose for all sentient beings.

Please bring some fruit or cookies, etc as tsog offering.

Please bring a copy of Trisur Rinpoche's swift return prayer for recital during the Guru Puja.

09/23/2026

His Eminence the 14th Siling Tongkhor Rinpoche will confer the Medicine Buddha Permission to Practice (jenang) on Saturday, September 26 at 9AM.

Receiving this Permission to Practice is a precious opportunity as the practice of Medicine Buddha is especially powerful in this degenerate time.

Please refrain from eating meat and eggs prior to the jenang.

All are welcome to attend.

About His Eminence the 14th Siling Tongkhor Rinpoche

Born in Bodhgaya, India and recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the age of two and a half, His Eminence the 14th Siling Tongkhor Rinpoche was formally enthroned at Sera Mey Monastery for Advanced Buddhist Studies and Practices in Mysore.

After undertaking comprehensive studies under the guidance of His Holiness and more than sixteen esteemed spiritual masters, Rinpoche earned his Geshe degree from Sera Mey.

In 2016, he completed rigorous esoteric training at the Gyuto Ta***ic College in Dharamsala to further his mastery on the Vajrayana Path.

Today, Rinpoche divides his time between deepening his own spiritual practice at Sera Mey Monastery and traveling internationally to share the profound wisdom and light of the Buddha Dharma with a global audience.

09/23/2026

This Thursday, Geshe Jinpa will teach the remainder of the "Compilation of the Essential Practices of the Heart of Buddhism."

Geshe Jinpa will teach on the Arya Tara for 2 Thursdays beginning October 1. He will explicate the main points of the Tara ritual used in the bimonthly Tara Puja at Deer Park and go through the Praises to the 21 Taras, the different emanations of Tara.

09/23/2026

Deer Park will host a Medicine Buddha Puja Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 PM.

The purpose of this puja is for the long life and good health of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

The puja is also for the speedy reincarnation of Ganden Trisur Rinpoche Lobsang Tenzin and Lama Zopa Rinpoche and for the fulfillment of their wishes to benefit all sentient beings.

Further, the puja is dedicated to the long life and good health of Tenzin Nawang Rinpoche, the reincarnation of our precious teacher Geshe Sopa Rinpoche.

Additionally, we dedicate the puja to the quick and complete recovery of Geshe Tenzin Dorje. The puja is also dedicated to the long life and good health of Geshe Tenzin Dorje, Geshe Tenzin Sherab, Geshe Lhundup Jinpa, and all our precious teachers. We also pray for the long life and good health of the sangha, sponsors, friends, and supporters of Deer Park and the Buddha Dharma.

Moreover, we dedicate this puja to the quick containment and eradication of all sickness and disease.

Lastly, we dedicate the puja to world peace and to the quick end of all wars and strife.

Please refrain from eating eggs or meat prior to the puja on this day.

08/29/2026

Geshe Jinpa will continue teaching on the Medicine Buddha on Thursday, September 3 at 6:30 PM.

This is in response to the request of some students.

All are welcome to attend.

08/26/2026

Deer Park will host a Tara Puja Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 PM.

The purpose of this puja is for the long life and good health of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

The puja is also for the speedy reincarnation of Ganden Trisur RInpoche Lobsang Tenzin and Lama Zopa Rinpoche and for the fulfillment of their wishes to benefit all sentient beings.

Further, the puja is dedicated to the long life and good health of Tenzin Nawang Rinpoche, the reincarnation of our precious teacher Geshe Sopa Rinpoche.

Additionally, we dedicate the puja to the quick and complete recovery of Geshe Tenzin Dorje. The puja is also dedicated to the long life and good health of Geshe Tenzin Dorje, Geshe Tenzin Sherab, Geshe Lhundup Jinpa, and all our precious teachers. We also pray for the long life and good health of the sangha, sponsors, friends, and supporters of Deer Park and the Buddha Dharma.

Moreover, we dedicate this puja to the quick containment and eradication of all sickness and disease.

Lastly, we dedicate the puja to world peace and to the quick end of all wars.


Please refrain from eating eggs or meat prior to the puja on this day.

08/24/2026

Deer Park Buddhist Center will commemorate the 12th year passing of Geshe Lhundub Sopa Rinpoche with the Guru Puja and Tsog on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The puja will be performed by Deer Park monks in remembrance of the legacy of our precious teacher, founder and spiritual guide -- Geshe Lhundub Sopa Rinpoche.

The purpose of the puja will also be for the long life and good health of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tenzin Dorje, Geshe Tenzin Sherab, Geshe Lhundub Jinpa and all of our precious teachers.

And in addition the good health and auspicious developments of Tenzin Nawang Rinpoche.

Please join us for this special memorial service.