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.

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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 12.00, Atlantic time (Halifax). Riwo Sangcho ...
9 March 2026
11:00 - 12:30
UTC -04:00
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Linda Coelln

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Simmy Makhijani

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