Western Door

Siddhartha's Intent Western Door is established as a registered charity in the US with the mission of promoting the study and practice of Buddhism according to the Khyentse lineage. Teaching programs led by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche are scheduled at various venues throughout the US. Urban groups in the US offer regular sessions of meditation practice as well as guided study of Buddhist philosophy. Also, Tsok and Sadhana practices are offered Online.

Upcoming Events

Riwo Sangchö (SI Canada + SIWD)Weekly

A weekly practice of Riwo Sangcho, the smoke offering, is being held every Monday at 11 am, Atlantic time (Halifax). Riwo ...
30 December 2024
10:00 - 11:30
UTC -05:00
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21 November 2024

Final virtual screening of Khyentse Norbu's latest film.

6 September 2024

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Rinpoche requests us to practice for the wellbeing of OT Rinpoche and those who care deeply for the Dharma.

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Meet The Team

Linda Page

President

Anne Meehan

Treasurer

Linda Coelln

Secretary (USA)

Simmy Makhijani

Communications

Bruce Ashton

Instructor (USA)

Chris Jay

Instructor (USA)

Cydney Kawamura

Instructor (USA)

Florence Koh

Instructor (USA)

Jimmy Ma

Instructor (USA)

Sara Rojo

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Stephanie Suter

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Sydney Jay

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