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Visit of H.H. 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche to Pittsburgh, PA in August 2025
Friday August 29th - Sunday, August 31st
Friday, August 29th – Sunday, August 31st, 2025
At Olmo Ling Bon Center in Pittsburgh and over Zoom. Simultaneous translation into Spanish and French (please check back for other languages).
We are deeply honored to announce the second visit of His Holiness 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche the 34th abbot of Menri Monastery and spiritual head of the Bon tradition to Pittsburgh this August.
Please join us for this precious opportunity to spend time with His Holiness. His Holiness will offer a Public Evening Talk on the Four Verses of Bon Friday, August 29th, a day-long teaching on Tse Drup Longevity Practice on Saturday, August 30th, and perform the Tse Drup Longevity Empowerment on Sunday, August 31st.
YOU CAN REGISTER FOR EACH EVENT SEPARATELY OR BUNDLE ATTENDANCE USING THE REGISTRATION BUTTON ON THIS PAGE FOR THE PUBLIC TALK, TSE DRUP LONGEVITY TEACHING, AND EMPOWERMENT
Please Note: In-Person seating is limited at Olmo Ling Bon Center. Please register as soon as possible as available places will be first-come-first-serve.
Offering to Ratna Menling Nunnery at Menri Monastery
Following the visit of His Holiness 34th Menri Trizin to Olmo Ling in 2023, we were able to sponsor more than thirty nuns at Ratna Menling for a year thanks to the incredible dedication and generosity of our community.
Our goal is to again sponsor at least 30 nuns for one year or longer following the visit of His Holiness this year, along with providing much needed general support for the nuns. There are currently about 80 nuns at Ratna Menling. The nuns at Ratna Menling are able to obtain the doctor of Philosophy (Geshe) degree at the Bon Dialectic School just like the monks and follow the same rigorous academic program of studying philosophy, logic, Tibetan literature and calligraphy, poetry and grammar, astrology, Tibetan Medicine, rituals and meditation. However, Ratna Menling remains much smaller than the monks’ monastery with just 80 nuns at present, having historically received fewer resources.
Both the late His Holiness 33rd Menri Trizin and the current throneholder, His Holiness 34th Menri Trizin, have worked hard to expand support for the nuns. On the occasion of His Holiness’ second visit to Olmo Ling, we invite you to donate towards the offering to Ratna Menling Nunnery. Thank you for your generosity!
His Holiness 34th Menri Trizin Schedule
FRIDAY: AUGUST 29TH | 7:00 – 8:30pm EST
In-Person at Olmo Ling Bon Center & over Zoom
A Public Evening Talk and Blessing with His Holiness 34th | The Four Verses of Bon
with His Holiness 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche
The Four Verses of Bon describe the view of the ancient Tibetan Bon tradition. These four verses – also known as Four Wheels – express the heart essence of each of the three Bon Paths of Liberation: the Path of Sutra or liberation through renunciation, the Path of Tantra or liberation through transformation, and the Path of Dzogchen or attaining Buddhahood through allowing all phenomena the space to self-liberate.
All are welcome to this special public talk and blessing. His Holiness has the unique quality of addressing and engaging diverse audiences – both those who are new to the Bon path and those who have practiced for a long time and wish to deepen their practice.
SATURDAY: AUGUST 30TH | 9:30am – 12:30pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST
In-Person at Olmo Ling Bon Center & over Zoom
Tse Drup Longevity Teaching & Transmission
with His Holiness 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche
His Holiness the 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin Rinpoche will offer a special teaching on the heart essence of the Tse Drup Longevity Practice and give the transmission for this practice. The long life meditation practice and ritual of Tsewang Rigdzin strengthens the vitality and wholeness of our life force and vital energy. It is a powerful support for clearing negative influences and past trauma that affect our soul. Most of all, it has the power to increase our life span and support us in living a happy and harmonious life.
SUNDAY: AUGUST 31ST | 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
In-Person at Olmo Ling Bon Center & over Zoom
Tse Drup Longevity Empowerment
with His Holiness 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche
His Holiness will bestow the Tse Drup Longevity Empowerment of the Tibetan Bon tradition. This empowerment is a precious opportunity to receive the blessings of this profound practice and the blessings of the long life deity Tsewang Rigdzin. At the same time, it is a special opportunity to deepen our connection with His Holiness, world-wide spiritual head of the Tibetan Bon tradition.
Bundled Registrations Options and Fees
Registration fees and donations support the Ratna Menling Nunnery Project at Menri. We aim to sponsor at least 30 nuns for one year or more. Please consider registering with the Benefactor rate to help us reach this goal!
Members Receive a 10% Discount
ALL THREE EVENTS: Public Talk, Teaching & Empowerment Bundle:- In-Person Attendance Bundle: $260.00 | Benefactor: $350.00
- Online Attendance Bundle: $150.00 | Benefactor: $185.00
- [MEMBER] In-Person Attendance Bundle: $234.00 | Benefactor: $315.00
- [MEMBER] Online Attendance Bundle: $135.00 | Benefactor: $161.50
- In-Person Attendance Teaching & Empowerment $230.00
- Online Attendance Teaching & Empowerment $125.00
- [MEMBER] In-Person Attendance Teaching & Empowerment $207.00
- [MEMBER] Online Attendance Teaching & Empowerment $112.50
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH AT 6:00PM EST
Teaching Venue, Accessibility, and Local Accommodations
The empowerment is held at Olmo Ling Bon Center and Institute. Founded by Tempa Dukte Lama, Olmo Ling is a Bon temple and practice center that is formally affiliated with Menri Monastery. Olmo Ling previously hosted visits of the late His Holiness 33rd Menri Trizin in 2011 and 2013 and a visit of His Holiness 34th Menri Trizin in 2023.
Note that Olmo Ling is fully wheelchair accessible (the entrance and temple are on the same floor) with an accessible bathroom.
A list of nearby accommodations can be found HERE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BUNDLE OPTIONS
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