How to Practice the Dharma in Everyday Life

December 5, 2026 at 10am CT

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo will offer practical guidance on integrating the Dharma into our everyday experiences. Through bringing the teachings into our daily activities, interactions, and choices, we can cultivate greater awareness, compassion, and a deeper sense of meaning in our lives. The teaching will begin at 10am CT on Saturday, December 5 and last for approximately 2 hours. The suggested donation is $25, and the teaching is open to all levels of meditators.

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This teaching is offered both on Zoom and in-person. Please register and pay through Zoom for either option. If you plan to attend in-person, contact Jeremy Hallett on WhatsApp at (612) 968-0456 for location details.

If you need assistance with Zoom or are unable to pay the suggested donation, please contact Colleen Hartwell by email at [email protected] or phone at (520) 404-8489.

Working with Strong Emotions

December 19, 2026 at 9am CT

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo will give a half-day retreat exploring how to work skillfully with challenging emotions that arise in daily life, including anger, attachment, and self-hatred. By learning to recognize these emotions and apply the appropriate antidotes, we can transform difficult moments into opportunities for practice. The teaching will begin at 9am CT on Saturday, December 19 and last for approximately 4 hours. The suggested donation is $60, and the teaching is open to all levels of meditators. Please note this teaching has changed from a single-section teaching to a half-day retreat.

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This teaching is offered both on Zoom and in-person. Please register and pay through Zoom for either option. If you plan to attend in-person, contact Jeremy Hallett on WhatsApp at (612) 968-0456 for location details.

If you need assistance with Zoom or are unable to pay the suggested donation, please contact Colleen Hartwell by email at [email protected] or phone at (520) 404-8489.

Songs of Milarepa

January 2, 2027 at 9am CT

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo will lead a half-day retreat exploring selected songs of the revered practitioner Milarepa. Rich in poetic expression and profound wisdom, these songs convey essential Dharma instructions and illuminate the view. The teaching will begin at 9am CT on Saturday, January 2 and last for approximately 4 hours. The suggested donation is $60, and the teaching is open to all levels of meditators.

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This teaching is offered both on Zoom and in-person. Please register and pay through Zoom for either option. If you plan to attend in-person, contact Jeremy Hallett on WhatsApp at (612) 968-0456 for location details.

If you need assistance with Zoom or are unable to pay the suggested donation, please contact Colleen Hartwell by email at [email protected] or phone at (520) 404-8489.

A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life

January 16 – May 15, 2027 at 10am CT

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo will teach on A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by Shantideva as part of an ongoing series. Please see the topics below for the focus of each class. Students can attend the entire series of teachings or a single class. Each teaching will begin at 10am CT on select Saturdays and last for approximately 2 hours. The suggested donation is $25 per class, and the teachings are open to all levels of meditators.

• Opening the Heart of Bodhicitta: January 16, 2027
• Turning Difficulties into the Path: February 20, 2027
• Thoughts Are Not the Enemy: March 20, 2027
• The Real Source of Our Suffering: April 17, 2027
• The Heart of the Mahayana Path: May 1, 2027
• How Do We Know Our Dharma Practice Is Actually Working?: May 15, 2027

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These teachings are offered both on Zoom and in-person. Please register and pay through Zoom for either option. If you plan to attend in-person, contact Jeremy Hallett on WhatsApp at (612) 968-0456 for location details.

If you need assistance with Zoom or are unable to pay the suggested donation, please contact Colleen Hartwell by email at [email protected] or phone at (520) 404-8489.

Advice to Myself

February 6, 2027 at 9am CT

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo will teach a half-day retreat on the text Advice to Myself by Patrul Rinpoche, a direct and heartfelt reminder to let go of distractions and bring our Dharma practice into our everyday conduct. Through this teaching, we will reflect on how to move beyond merely studying the teachings and put their wisdom into practice. The teaching will begin at 9am CT on Saturday, February 6 and last for approximately 4 hours. The suggested donation is $60, and the teaching is open to all levels of meditators.

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This teaching is offered both on Zoom and in-person. Please register and pay through Zoom for either option. If you plan to attend in-person, contact Jeremy Hallett on WhatsApp at (612) 968-0456 for location details.

If you need assistance with Zoom or are unable to pay the suggested donation, please contact Colleen Hartwell by email at [email protected] or phone at (520) 404-8489.

Instructions for the Bardo

March 6, 2027 at 9am CT

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo will teach a half-day retreat on the text Instructions for the Bardo by Longchenpa, offering guidance on how to prepare for death and navigate the intermediate states. Through recognizing the nature of mind and learning to meet the experiences of dying with confidence rather than fear, we can deepen our practice and prepare for liberation. The teaching will begin at 9am CT on Saturday, March 6 and last for approximately 4 hours. The suggested donation is $60, and the teaching is open to all levels of meditators.

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This teaching is offered both on Zoom and in-person. Please register and pay through Zoom for either option. If you plan to attend in-person, contact Jeremy Hallett on WhatsApp at (612) 968-0456 for location details.

If you need assistance with Zoom or are unable to pay the suggested donation, please contact Colleen Hartwell by email at [email protected] or phone at (520) 404-8489.

Advice on How to Put the Great Perfection into Practice

April 3, 2027 at 9am CT

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo will teach a half-day retreat on the text Advice on How to Put the Great Perfection into Practice by Patrul Rinpoche,  emphasizing how to recognize the nature of awareness and allow thoughts and emotions to liberate themselves naturally as they arise. The teaching will begin at 9am CT on Saturday, April 3 and last for approximately 4 hours. The suggested donation is $60, and the teaching is open to all levels of meditators.

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This teaching is offered both on Zoom and in-person. Please register and pay through Zoom for either option. If you plan to attend in-person, contact Jeremy Hallett on WhatsApp at (612) 968-0456 for location details.

If you need assistance with Zoom or are unable to pay the suggested donation, please contact Colleen Hartwell by email at [email protected] or phone at (520) 404-8489.

May Retreat

May 28 – 31, 2027

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo will lead a four-day retreat, available in person or online for all levels of meditators. More details, including registration information, will be announced in 2027.

Location:  Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center

Practice Interviews with Khenpo Sherab Sangpo

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo is available ongoing for practice interviews with students who are studying their preliminary practices and dzogchen under his guidance and for those who would like to start their practice of the 37 Stages of Instructions curriculum.

See the practice texts and resources for this curriculum.

How to schedule your first practice interview:

Please email Kitty Kennedy at [email protected] to make arrangements to begin your preliminary practices under the guidance of Khenpo Sherab Sangpo—as she will assist you in arranging your first practice interview with him. After that, you will schedule your own ongoing practice interviews directly with Khen Rinpoché.

White Tara Group

Please join us for online group meditation starting at 10am CT every two weeks on Saturdays. Our White Tara practice usually lasts one hour and thirty minutes—with rotating students volunteering to read each part of our group practice text. These bi-monthly practice sessions are open to all levels of meditators. If you don’t know how to practice White Tara, we will provide you with all the necessary practice texts and instructions during your first Zoom session.

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If you have questions about this group, please email our hosts and volunteer coordinators: Evie Johnson at [email protected], Kitty Kennedy at [email protected] and Normand Lalonde at [email protected].

Study Resources

Khenpo Sherab Sangpo has taught two video series on Noble Wish-fulfilling White Tara:

• Video Series on Noble Wish-fulfilling White Tara
• White Tara Retreat Video Series
• White Tara Videos with Khenpo Sherab Sangpo

The Practice of Wish-fulfilling Noble White Tara is available here via PDF. As a support for your practice, we have a Facebook White Tara Practice Group.

Samantabhadra Prayer Group

Please join us for an online group meditation of the Samantabhadra Prayer. The evenings of this practice will vary throughout the months, with the dates defined on the calendar. Khenpo Sherab Sangpo has defined for us auspicious dates for the recitation of this prayer. The calendar will show the days for our practice, and a brief description of why the date is auspicious. This practice will be open to all levels of meditators. The necessary texts will be shared during each meditation for all to follow along. The practice is succinct, with opening prayers, the Samantabhadra Prayer, a 10 minute meditation, and closing prayers which are all available in The Practice of Samantabhadra Prayer Group.

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If you have questions about this group, please email Kitty Kennedy at [email protected].

Study Resources

• BodhiHeart Podcast, Season 4, Episodes 13 – 20
• The Prayer of Samantabhadra video series with Khenpo Sherab Sangpo
• The practice text for The Prayer of Samantabhadra

The Practice of Samantabhadra Prayer Group is available here via PDF.

Farm Sanctuary Volunteering 

Members of Bodhicitta Sangha have begun volunteering at a farm animal sanctuary near the Twin Cities. This is a wonderful way to honor our teacher’s commitment to compassion for animals as part of our path. Volunteer dates will always be on Saturdays—the next date will be announced soon. We will spend three to four hours at the sanctuary cleaning barns, providing fresh hay, and doing other hands-on work to help care for rescued animals.

If you are interested in attending or learning more, please contact Max at [email protected].

After Teaching Discussion Group

The discussion group has concluded along with the end of the 2025-2026 cycle of teachings with Khenpo Sherab Sangpo. Please see the calendar for other events.

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