WISDOM CENTER
OF SANTA CRUZ
Lama Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche began his training as a spiritual master in Tibet, receiving the complete Khatok lineage empowerments and transmissions from Khatok Moktsa Rinpoche. At fifteen, he entered Larung Chokyi Drongkyer where he studied with Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, and many other sublime teachers.
Naljor Dawa Drakpa [Michael Burroughs] is a knowledgeable and articulate teacher. As one of the first western students of the great Tibetan lamas Penor Rinpoche, Gangteng Rinpoche of Bhutan, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche, he brings a uncommon and vast array of understanding.
> Sunday, May 3, 2026. 3pm pacific. Gesar Fire Ceremony
> Wednesdays: Gesar Sadhana and Protection Prayers
Prophecies Series
​Sunday, May 3rd, 2026: Gesar Fire Ceremony.
3 pm pacific | In person - off campus at private residence
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Gesar is unique in that he can be seen as guru, meditation deity, and protector.​ Padmasambhava said that as times become more degenerate, he would appear in the form of Gesar to help practitioners. Gesar is also seen as the embodiment of the three bodhisattvas Manjushri, Avalokiteshvara, and Vajrapani. These three teach and protect beings the realms of humans and beings on the earth, nagas and beings under the earth, and the gods or beings above the earth.
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Fire pujas are rituals used to avert calamities, repay karmic debts, generate auspicious energy, and restore the vitality and energy of not just individuals but society as a whole and even re-balance in the planet. This is a teaching Padmasambhava left for times exactly like this.
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Great masters in Tibet have composed many texts. We will use methods by Dudjom Rinpoche, Mipham Gyatso, and other masters that focus on Padmasambhava’s manifestation as Gesar of Ling and the sublime mothers Tara and Kurukulle. Everyone is welcome to come. In lieu of people bringing offerings, we will provide the to put in the fire and people can participate by donating towards those purchases.
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Tulku Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche and Naljor Dawa Drakpa have been teaching together for over a year. They have focused on practices which restore the life force and vitality of individuals and help restore social and ecological balance.
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Participants may offer customary dana to Rinpoche. Donations for ritual items may be included in your registration.
The event will be held outside at a private residence Live Oak near Capitola. Please be prepared for the weather; bring water and anything you might personally require. Chairs are provided.
Please register to receive address and instructions.
Gesar Sadhana & Practices to Avert War & Generate Peace
Wednesdays / On-going. 5:00 - 6:00 pm pacific time.
In person & online
​​​​​​These practices are to prevent apocalyptic catastrophes as prophesied in sutra and tantra and create a spirit of peace and abundance conducive to spiritual practice and realization.
We also focus on Gesar practices to bring abundance, raise merit and lung ta or windhorse (klung rta). Mipham wrote many prayers and practices which help with our every day lives as well as social well-being and environmental restoration. Mipham's works are treasures (gter) from the enlightened intention of Padmasambhava and Manjushri. They are so highly regarded because they encompass the full range of Buddhist practice from the foundation to practices of the great perfection.​​​
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Texts are provided.