Nalandabodhi is the organization created by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche to support his students in their study of Buddhist philosophy and the practice of meditation under his direction. Nalandabodhi is an international organization with centers in the US, Canada, Mexico, Asia, and Europe. Nalanda West is the main center for Nalandabodhi in the US and is located in Seattle, Washington. Maitrivana is the main center for Nalandabodhi in Canada, and is located in Vancouver, BC. Nalanda West often sponsors events which bring the international membership of Nalandabodhi together with The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.
The Wheel, or Path, of Activity describes how the study of the Buddhist teachings and the practice of meditation are put into action. The Path of Activity integrates practices of mindfulness and the aspiration of bodhichitta (the intention to benefit all beings) with the activities of daily life. In this way the Three Wheels, or Paths, of Study, Meditation, and Activity provide the Buddhist practitioner with methods to fully actualize the potential for wisdom and compassion in all areas of life. In addition, Nalandabodhi has special opportunities to work in the administration of the organization and centers, employing techniques provided by Rinpoche on how to integrate mediation into our work.
The Office of the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is also called DPR Office or DPRO. This office supports Rinpoche in his projects and activities. The secretaries and teams in DPRO help Rinpoche communicate with Nalandabodhi students and administrators, as well as with related and external organizations.
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche's personal site www.dpr.info has the latest news on Rinpoche, his biography, teaching schedule, sample teachings, his poetry and art! At this site, you will also be able to find links to the organizations under Rinpoche's guidance - Nalandabodhi, Nitartha International, Nitartha Institute, Nalanda West, and Bodhi Magazine.
Check Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche's personal site www.dpr.info. Ponlop Rinpoche's confirmed teaching events are listed under the Schedule page. It tells you the topics, the when and where of his upcoming teachings, as well as methods to connect with the organizers of the teaching events.
At www.dpr.info, you will find the latest news listed on the Home Page. To read about the details and see pictures, go to the News page.
In addition to teachings on the Nalandabodhi site, you can get teachings online in audio files, video clips or text files at www.dpr.info. Check out the Teachings page. In the Other Sources tab, in the Teachings page, there is a listing of Rinpoche's books. Ponlop Rinpoche's and many lineage teachings are also found in Bodhi Magazine. Go to Bodhi Magazine for excerpts of current and past issues. You could order subscription or back issues of Bodhi there.
More information on Rinpoche's books is available at: - Nalandabodhi Publications - Amazon - Snow Lion Publication - Namse Bangdzo Bookstore - Shambhala Publications
To obtain Rinpoche's teachings for Nalandabodhi students, contact the Bodhi Dharma Store at Nalanda West by writing customerservice@bodhidharmastore.org To learn about Rinpoche's publications at Nitartha Institute, visit http://www.nitarthainstitute.org/publications.html To learn more about video recordings of Ponlop Rinpoche, visit Vajra Echoes
Contact Secretary, Publications at DPRO
Send your email to the Secretary, Student Correspondence.
As a member of Nalandabodhi, you can receive practice instructions and help from your Nalandabodhi Practice Instructor (PI). Your PI is a trained Nalandabodhi Instructor from your local sangha or another Nalandabodhi sangha. Practice questions should typically be directed to the Mitra Council through Mitra Council Secretary. To write Rinpoche on practice questions, contact DPRO Secretary, Student Correspondence. If a Mitra cannot answer your question, Rinpoche will try to respond as his schedule and time permit.
To connect with Rinpoche on a personal matter, you could write DPRO Secretary, Student Correspondence.
Write interview@dpr.info and provide some background as well as reason for requesting the interview. Please let us know if you plan to request Rinpoche to accept you formally as his student during your interview.
The ideal situation is to see Rinpoche in person, but this may not always happen immediately because of Rinpoche's travel and schedule. Sometimes people end up waiting a protracted time to ask in person. You can instead write Rinpoche a request letter with some basic and pertinent information for Rinpoche to know, via correspond@dpr.info. People have been becoming students through correspondence this way and you can submit a request to meet with Rinpoche as soon as circumstances permit afterwards. If Rinpoche plans to visit your city or that you plan to be where Rinpoche is teaching, you could try to get on the interview list. you could write interview@dpr.info with the basic information about yourself and the request for an interview to become a student. It does not mean you will automatically get an interview and so a request letter is the best first move.
Send your invitation to DPRO Secretary, Calendar Planning.
For media interviews and other publicity events, contact Secretary, Communications.
If you are from a Nalandabodhi center or study group and you have received confirmation from DPRO Secretary, Calendar Planning, that your invitation has been accepted, you could seek advice from NEC on general DPR teaching planning. Regarding event planning questions specifically related to Rinpoche, contact Secretary, Communications. If you are from a non-Nalandabodhi organization that has a confirmed acceptance of your invitation from DPRO Secretary, Calendar Planning, contact tour@dpr.info to plan details of the event.
DPRO Secretary for Communications.
