His Eminence Kyabje Gyepa Dorje Rinpoche at Odiyana Institute
We are delighted to announce that His Eminence Kyabje Gyepa Dorjee Rinpoche will be at Odiyana Institute in Santa Barbara, June, 20-21, 2026.
We will have a special weekend of long-life empowerment, teachings, transmission, and practice of Dudjom Troma Tödlug, known as (Upper Tradition).
His Eminence is a renowned master of the Dudjom Tersar tradition and comes from an unbroken lineage of extraordinary practitioners of Troma Nagmo, tracing back to Trakthung Dudjom Lingpa.
His Eminence is the principal lineage holder of the Upper Troma Tradition of Dudjom Lingpa and oversees his monasteries in Nepal and India that uphold this lineage through dedicated study and practice.
Schedule:
Saturday June 20:
10:00 AM – 12:Noon PST Teaching, transmission, and practice of Throma
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Continued Throma practice, concluding with a Tsok Offering.
Sunday, June 21:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Long-life empowerment from the Upper Troma Tradition
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Potluck lunch.
Please bring a dish or refreshment of your choice to share with everyone.
We look forward to enjoying a joyful meal together in the presence of His Eminence.
The event will be offered both in person at Odiyana Institute, Santa Barbara, and online.
Registration is required for both online and in person, in order to receive the practice texts and additional information for participants. Please register no later than Friday June 19th. The zoom link will be sent after registration closed.
We encourage you to attend in person if you are able. Even if you plan to attend in person, please register so that we can provide you with the texts electronically. Printed copies of the texts will not be available at the center.
For any questions or additional information, please contact:
Aaron Joseph at: Aaroncebtt@gmail.com
We look forward to welcoming you, either in person or online.
Longchenpa Teachings — April & May 2026
Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche will continue his teachings on Finding Rest in the Nature of Mind by Longchenpa.
The Sutra section of this sacred text was completed in 2025. The upcoming series will focus on the Vajrayana section, whose primary emphasis is on Dzogchen, the Great Perfection.
Your generosity helps sustain our Dharma center and allows us to continue offering teachings and practice events for the community. On behalf of the Odiyana Institute, we thank you very much for your kindness and support.
Where: Offered both online and in person,
When: Thursdays — April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, and May 21, 2026
Registration is now closed
You will receive your personal zoom link the day of the first meeting, it will be good for the whole series of lectures.
In the meantime, you can start reading Finding Rest in the Nature of Mind edited by Shambala
Regular Practice Schedule for 2026 Fire Horse Year:
Welcome to our ongoing regular practices at Odiyana Institute led by Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche.
All regular events are held both online and in person.
Weekly:
Every Sunday practice starts at 10AM PST
Alternatively, Chenrezig, Green Tara, Medicine Buddha practice
Monthly:
Regular Tsok days: Guru Rinpoche day and Dakini day.
We practice at 6pm PST. Please check out the Tsok schedule.
Guru Rinpoche Day practice with Tsok at 6 pm PST:
Feb 26th, March 28th, April 26th, May 26th, June 24th, July 24th, Aug 22nd, Sept 21st, Oct 21st, Nov 19th, Dec. 19th, Jan 17th, Feb 7th Losar 2027
Dakini Day practice with Tsok at 6 pm PST:
March 13th, April 12th, May 12th, June 10th, July 10th, Aug 8th, Sept 6th, Oct 5th, Nov 4th, Dec 3rd, Jan 2nd, Feb 1st
Online Regular Practice Zoom Link
for Sunday, and Tsok days
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88151510400?pwd=M1Z2eHBQcXFHNUlEZFBVUjlkTk52UT09
Meeting ID: 881 5151 0400
Passcode: Chenrezig
One tap mobile
+16699009128,,88151510400# US (San Jose)
+12532158782,,88151510400# US (Tacoma)
In Person
1524 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
All events are free and open to the public. As a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN: 46-2587112) we rely on donations to fund all our activities, we do welcome offerings.
May this benefit all beings!!!