Heruka Institute
A center for the study and practice of Vajrayana Buddhism, founded by H.E. Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche. All are welcome.
Our Teacher
Born into a nomadic family in Amdo, in the highlands of eastern Tibet, and recognized as the reincarnation of Dzogchen Gyaltsab Thodo Rinpoche, he is a Dzogchen master and a master of Chöd, and has received teachings and transmissions from masters of all five schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He teaches today in Seattle, and is an author, poet, and artist.
Read Rinpoche's story →Coming up
Practice · Pacific
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Details →Machig Labdrön Chöd · Dakini Day ·Teaching · Pacific
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Details →Choeyang Dzod · Part 136 ·Teaching · Pacific
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Details →Machig Labdrön Chöd · Part 68 ·
Lung (Oral Transmission) for the Longchen Nyingthik Ngöndro · Practice · Pacific
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Details →Shamatha & Vipassana Meditation ·Teaching · Pacific
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Details →Choeyang Dzod · Part 137 ·Teaching · Pacific
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Details →Machig Labdrön Chöd · Part 69 ·Practice · Pacific
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Details →Guru Deva Dakini Tsok ·Teaching · Pacific
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Details →Choeyang Dzod · Part 138 ·Teaching · Pacific
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Details →Machig Labdrön Chöd · Part 70 ·Teaching & Practice · Pacific
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Online teachings are interpreted live into Vietnamese, Chinese and Spanish. Zoom meeting ID 905 537 237.
In-person teachings are in Seattle, for people living in the Seattle area. Get in touch for details.
Recommended donation $40, only if you can afford it. Payment is never required to receive teachings.
Teachings & Media
Video Series
Where three streams of realization meet. English with Vietnamese translation.
Guided Practice
A guided breathing practice with Rinpoche, for settling body and mind before meditation.
Teaching
Rinpoche on the meaning of the dakini. In English and Vietnamese.
Ritual Services
Prayers and ceremonies for auspicious occasions, protection, healing, and remembrance — fire puja, consecrations, blessings, and more.
Request a ritual →A Mo divination or Tibetan astrological reading can offer clarity and timing for important decisions.
Request a reading →Support
In the spirit of dana, the Heruka Institute is sustained by the kindness of practitioners and friends. Your support keeps these teachings freely available to all.
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