Drukpa Mila Center

The Drukpa Mila Center of Longmont Colorado

Venerable Lama Karma Namgyel

Lama Karma was born in Bhutan of a Nyingma/Drukpa Kagyu family. He joined a Drukpa Kagyu monastery in Bhutan at age 7 and stayed until he was 21. In 1987, he went to Nepal to study with Khenpo Rigdzin Dorje. He came to the United States in 1996 and now lives in Longmont, Colorado.

In addition to Lama Karma, the center has had several visits from Lama Karma's root teacher His Holiness Ngawang Tenzin Rinpoche, in which he has given students empowerments and teachings. His Holiness has spent many years in retreat and has studied with some of the greatest masters of the 20th Century, including the 68th H.H. Je Khenpo Tenzin Dendrup, the 69th H.H. Je Khenpo Geshe Gedun Rinchen Rinpoche, H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, H.H. Penlop Khen Rinpoche and Chatral Rinpoche.

Both His Holiness and Lama Karma Namgyel strive to continue to bring benefit and teachings to all wherever they may go.

Green Tara/ Kurukulle practice
Every Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Green Tara is a fully enlightened Buddha in female form. The practice of
Green Tara is considered especially helpful for overcoming fears and
obstacles, and she is considered a manifestation of all enlightened
activities. The practice of Kurukulle, sometimes known as red Tara, is also
done. Kurukulle is a powerful yidam of magnetizing activity.

Chenrezig/ Mahakala practice
Every Wednesday, 6:30 PM
Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara, is one of the most well known and
beloved practices of Vajrayana Buddhism. Chenrezig is the bodhisattva of
compassion, and the practice of Chenrezig is said to benefit all beings, and
bring out our own compassionate qualities. A Mahakala puja is also done on
Wednesday. Mahakala is one of the main Dharma protectors of the Drukpa Kagyu
lineage, and the practice of Mahakala is an extremely powerful way to aid in
the success of all Dharma activities.

These practices are open to all. Please join us!