Fall 2022 Newsletter

Oct 10

Written By Lama Döndrup

IN THIS ISSUE

Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche’s Inspiring Words to the Sukhasiddhi Foundation Sangha
by Lama Döndrup

Introducing Our Newly Designed Depth Practice Programs
by Lama Döndrup

ARTICLE: Getting Curious About Suffering is the Antidote to Despair and the Beginning of Joy
by Jane Brunette

UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS

SIMPLE BUDDHISM FOR COMPLEX TIMES

with Rev. Susan Shannon
Sundays Oct 2 - 30

DHARMA DEEP DIVE:
The Lives of the Karma Kagyu Lineage Masters
Part 3 - Gampopa & Karmapa
with Lama Döndrup
Sundays Oct 16 - Nov 20

AWAKE IN THE WORLD: Turning Adversity to the Path
with Rev. Susan Shannon
Sundays Dec 4, 11, 18

BUDDHIST VOCABULARY: Lineage
by Lama Döndrup

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Lama Döndrup

Lama Döndrup has been practicing and studying in the Buddhist tradition since the mid-1990’s. After five years of Theravadin Buddhist training, she immersed herself in the teachings and practices of the Shangpa and Kagyu Vajrayana lineages. In 2005, she completed a traditional three-year retreat under the guidance of Lama Palden and Lama Drupgyu with the blessing of her root guru, Bokar Rinpoche and was authorized as a lama. Upon her return to Marin County, she began teaching at Sukhasiddhi Foundation. In January 2020, as Lama Palden’s successor, she stepped into the role of Resident Lama, guiding the Center’s ministerial work. Lama Döndrup’s teaching style is thorough and clear yet with light touch as she supports the natural unfolding of each student’s innate wisdom and compassion. She aims to preserve the authenticity of the tradition while making the teachings and practices relevant and accessible to the lives of 21^st century Westerners. In addition to her Buddhist practice, Lama Döndrup trained the Ridhwan School’s Diamond Approach for seven years and has a Masters of Fine Arts degree in piano performance. She is an active classical pianist and teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area.