THE VAJRA REGENT ÖSEL TENDZIN
LIBRARY & ARCHIVES
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin
Dharma Heir and Lineage Successor
of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Born in the United States, Ösel Tendzin was confirmed as the first-generation Westerner to hold the lineages of the Karma Kagyü and Nyingma schools of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Having had the good fortune to experience the Vajra Regent’s teachings—the expressions of his brilliant communication and powerful devotion—we aspire to extend the possibility to many, many others. There will be much to do, and you will be afforded many opportunities to help out with your time, energy, and expertise.
To volunteer, click HERE.
MEDITATION INSTRUCTION
Mindfulness-Awareness meditation, the practice of being present with body, breath, and environment, is an essential key to connecting with the Buddhist teachings.
For personal meditation instruction,
please email us: click HERE.
TIMELINE OF TEACHINGS
An online searchable collection of the Vajra Regent's teachings, including video, audio, digital transcripts, poetry, art, and life stories. Also available are recordings of recent Library courses and programs.
To access the Timeline, click HERE.
We need your support! To see our Projects and Needs for 2026,
please click HERE.
The Library is dedicated to the preservation and propagation of all the works of
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin.
For free email newsletters and notices, click HERE.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
January - February 2026
(all Mountain Time zone)
Tuesday, January 27, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. MT
Werma Sadhana Practice
(for Werma practitioners only)
Following audio or reading of talks by the Dorje Dradül, the Vajra Regent, and other teachers, we will practice the Roar of the Werma Sadhana and have a brief discussion period. To verify your empowerment, contact Robert Krupnick at Library@vrot.org and he will provide the link.
Tuesday, February 3rd
Mindfulness, Awareness, and
Compassion Meditations
(open to all) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. MT
A sequence of short meditations, followed by discussion, led by Joseph Parent.
For the Zoom link, click HERE.
Saturday, February 7th, and
Monday, February 16th
Year-End Mamo and Protector Chants
(open to all).
Practice on the first and last day of the end-of-year "dön season" before Shambhala Day
Saturday, February 7th, 10:30 a.m. - Noon MT
.Monday, February 16th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. MT
.For the Zoom link, click HERE..
Wednesday, February 18th
SHAMBHALA DAY (open to all)
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. MT. Opening address, video, and
Sadhana of Mahamudra. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. MT.
Welcome, video, readings, and recollections.
For the Zoom link, click HERE.
Sunday, February 22nd
Vajrayogini Sadhana Course
(for Sadhakas only) 10:30 a.m. - Noon MT
We will practice the abbreviated form of the Sadhana, then listen to a portion of a talk on the Sadhana by the Vajra Regent, followed by a discussion period.
Tuesday, February 24th
Mindfulness, Awareness, and
Compassion Meditations
(open to all) 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. MT
A sequence of short meditations, followed by discussion, led by Joseph Parent.
For the Zoom link, click HERE.
Wednesday, February 25th, Werma Sadhana
(for Werma practitioners only)
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. MT
Following audio or reading of talks by the Dorje Dradül, the Vajra Regent, and other teachers, we will practice the Roar of the Werma Sadhana and have a brief discussion period.
For any of the items that do not show how to log in, if you have been empowered in one or more of them, contact Robert Krupnick, at Library@vrot.org indicate which one, and he will provide the link.
LIBRARY SANGHA NEWS
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Another summer season of work on the "Heart Stupa" containing the relics of the Vajra Regent at Drala Mountain Center is in the planning stages. The next areas of work will be the paving of the platform around the Stupa and
gold-leafing of the spire and the Gao. Fundraising is ongoing for these projects. Thank you to those who have given thus far.
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A second edition of Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand, the first book by the Vajra Regent, is now available in paperback, eBook, and audio book formats from Amazon.com. Click HERE.
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Editing work continues on The Unobstructed Way, the book title the Vajra Regent chose for the collection of his talks offering commentary on The Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa. Other collections of the Vajra Regent’s teachings are being planned for publication. If you can help with transcribing, proof-reading, and/or editing, please email Library@VROT.org
BOOKS BY VAJRA REGENT ÖSEL TENDZIN
Most are available in print, eBook, and/or audio book formats on Amazon.com and Lulu.com.
For Vajrayana Students only:
