(Restricted to Current Guhyagarbha Tantra Students Only)
- Dates: Sept 1st – Dec 1st, 2026, 6:00-8:30pm MT
- Online and In-Person
- Teacher: Lhoppön Rechungpa Rinpoche
- Visiting Teacher: Kyabje Bhaka Tulku Rinpoche
Rinpoche continues his teaching of the Guhyagarbha Tantra this Fall, leading us in our ongoing study of Essence of Clear Light.
This semester, Rinpoche welcomes those students who participated in the Spring 26 semester of his Guhygarbha Tantra course.
Omniscient Jamgön Mipham, the namesake of Mipham Shedra, composed Essence of Clear Light, which is a commentary on Dzogchen master, Longchen Rabjam’s Secret Essence Definitive Nature Just as It Is, itself a commentary on the seminal root text of Mahayoga, known as the Guhyagarbha Tantra.
Program Details
Mipham Shedra Sangha began its study of Essence of Clear Light in the spring 2024 semester of its Shedra program. Rinpoche begins the Fall 2026 semester, with his new Intrinsic Nature Series: The Study and Practice of the Guhygarbha Tantra, which combines rigorous study of this material with its practical application, through retreats with visiting teachers.
All Shedra classes will be live-streamed on Zoom, through the Member’s Portal. You are also invited to attend in-person at:
Mipham Shedra Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center
8200 W 106th Ave
Westminster, CO
USA, 80021
Financial Support
The donations to this program support Mipham Shedra Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, and the teachings of Lhoppön Rechunpa Rinpoche. For those with limited funds, we have work exchange and financial aid options available. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
If you would like to apply for work exchange or financial aid, please see these links:
Registration Options
May 12th — June 2nd:
Priority Registration – **For Students of the Spring ’26 Guhyagarbha Tantra Course Only**
Discounted Suggested Donation Amounts for Guhyagarbha Students:
- (Non-Members): $240 USD
- (Members): $195 USD
Aug 1st — Aug 15th 2026,
General Registration – **Open to All students of Guhyagarbha Tantra only**
- (Non-Members): $300 USD
- (Members): $240 USD
Program Schedule
Tuesday Evenings from 6:00pm — 8:30pm Mountain Time
Note: When Dakini Day or Guru Rinpoche Day falls on a Tuesday, Shedra class will be moved to the next evening (Wednesday), to allow for our Sangha’s observance of those special days. You will be notified before registration of which Wednesday nights class will be held that semester. Please make arrangements to attend those Wednesday classes.)
Requirements:
- Prerequisite: Guhyagarbha Empowerment. If you have not received this empowerment, contact us at programs@miphamshedra.org
- Textbook: Essence of Clear Light by Jamgon Mipham (Purchase Here)
Course Guidelines:
- Attendance: Must attend at least 70% of the classes (maximum of four absences).
- Homework: Complete assigned readings and come prepared to discuss the current study topic.
- Assessments: Expect a pop quiz in each class and a final exam. A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the semester.
- Pujas: Attend the Dakini Day and Guru Rinpoche Day Pujas scheduled during the semester as much as possible; this is very important to Rinpoche because it strengthens and repairs Samaya
For Online Students:
- Decorum: Participate with the same respect and reverence as at the temple. Do not eat or multitask during class.
- Camera: Keep your camera on during the class unless briefly occupied. If you have exceptional circumstances, please communicate them to us.
- Microphone: Keep your microphone muted unless responding to Rinpoche.
- Punctuality: Be online and ready 10 minutes before class starts and remain logged in for the entire session.
For questions, please contact: programs@miphamshedra.org
To learn about Lhoppön Rechungpa Rinpoche, please see this page.
