[Online] The Sun of Wisdom: Pith Instructions of Chögyam Trungpa
with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
October 10 - 13, 2025
Before leaving Tibet, the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche received many direct pith instructions from his teacher Khenpo Gangshar. Some of these took place in a heightened environment where the teacher is willing to do anything it takes to help wake up the student. Chögyam Trungpa wrote three inner autobiographies about these transmissional and transformative times with his teacher. In one of them he describes how Khenpo Gangshar taught him to teach in the future, giving him very direct and profound meditation instructions, including pointing out the nature of mind.

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, a close dharma brother of the Vidyadhara, has kindly agreed to teach us from this soon-to-be-published translation of The Sun of Wisdom by the Nalanda Translation Committee. We have this unique opportunity to dive deeply into the practice and meaning of these teachings guided by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche in a 4-day retreat over Canadian Thanksgiving weekend within the natural beauty of Dorje Denma Ling.
Who May Attend
This retreat is open to students who have received pointing out the nature of mind instructions from an authentic lineage teacher.
What to Expect
There will be three sessions of practice and/or teachings each full day. This online portion will be webinar style. You may send questions to the zoom host.
General Schedule
All times are in Atlantic Time Zone and are subject to change. A comprehensive schedule will be sent out closer to the program
Friday, October 10 | |
6:30 | Orientation |
7:00 | First Teaching |
Saturday & Sunday, October 11–12 | |
7:00 | Meditation |
8:00 | Break |
9:15 | Teaching & Meditation |
12:30 | Lunch Break |
3:00 | Teaching & Meditation |
6:00 | Open Evenings |
Monday, October 13 | |
7:00 | Meditation |
8:00 | Break |
9:15 | Teaching & Meditation |
12:30 | Program Ends |
Costs
All prices are in $CAD. Please consider paying by e-transfer, cheque, or cash. Saving transaction fees helps us keep the Centre going.
Tuition: $300
A 50% deposit is required to secure your place.
Generosity Policy: We have a donor-supported pay what you can policy and scholarships available. If you need financial assistance in order to attend, please complete this form and our Finance Director will contact you. If you have questions or would like to set up a payment plan, contact our Finance Department at finance@dorjedenmaling.com. Financial Aid Form
Teaching gifts by credit card or Paypal can be made at: https://www.bodhicharyana.org/product/make-a-payment/
Registration and Cancellation Policies
Please take note that our registration and cancellation policies have been updated. You can read our registration and cancellation policies here.
Related Resources
- Bodhicharya International – Biographical details, teaching schedule, writings, and ongoing projects.
About the Leader

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist teacher of the Kagyu lineage, respected for his clarity, warmth, and depth of understanding. Trained by many leading masters of the 20th century, including the 16th Karmapa and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, he has been teaching Buddhism internationally since 1990. Rinpoche is the founder of Bodhicharya, a network dedicated […]
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