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

Vima Ladrup Tsok (SI Western Door + SI Europe)

Vima Ladrup Tsok on Guru Rinpoche Day is offered alternately by SI Europe and SI Western Door. SI Western Door ...

13 September 2024

09:30 - 12:00
UTC -07:00

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Longchen Nyingtik Ngondro (SIWD + SI Canada)Weekly

The North American Ngondro Gar instructors lead the Saturday morning Ngondro practice. The practice starts at 8 a.m. Pacific time ...

14 September 2024

08:00 - 09:00
UTC -07:00

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Riwo Sangchö (SI Canada + SIWD)Weekly

A weekly practice of Riwo Sangcho, the smoke offering, is being held every Monday at 12 pm, Atlantic time (Halifax). Riwo ...

16 September 2024

08:00 - 13:30
UTC -07:00

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Green Tara Puja | Zabtik Drolma (SI Western Door)Repeating Event

Join the Siddhartha's Intent Western Door Sangha for a Green Tara Puja of the Zabtik Drolchok profound mind treasure discovered by ...

22 September 2024

10:00 - 12:00
UTC -07:00

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Sadhana Practice

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Prayers for Turbulent Times – Bhumisparsha and Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos (SI Western Door)Monthly

This hour-long session includes mantra recitation and song celebrating Shakyamuni Buddha followed by repetition of the supplication for Pacifying the ...

7 October 2024

17:00 - 18:00
UTC -07:00

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Latest News

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Meet Chilean artist María Ignacia Ferrer and explore her vibrant oil paintings, which evoke peace and connection.

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The third virtual screening of Khyentse Norbu's latest film is here!

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Rinpoche's Whereabouts

15 March 2024

What to know what Rinpoche is up to? Check his schedule on our website.

Caring for the Dharma

12 March 2024

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

Prayer for Cyberspace

11 February 2024

Fill your trips to cyberspace with bodhicitta with this prayer composed by Rinpoche in 2012.

Happy Losar!

9 February 2024

Read Rinpoche's aspirations for the Year of the Dragon.

Dharma Questions

1 February 2024

Is it that time when you need to stop and ask for directions? You have come to the right place!

Message from Rinpoche

27 October 2023

For those who have photos taken with Rinpoche for their own validation.

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