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Nyingma Summer Seminar


This event is hosted by Mangala Shri Bhuti - Phuntsok Choling

Live Stream and In-Person and at Phuntsok Choling in Ward, CO.

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Annual Teachings on the Three Yanas of Tibetan Buddhism

NSS is a nine-day annual program where Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu, and Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel offer teachings on the Three Yanas: Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. Together, these paths represent the complete structure of Tibetan Buddhism. The event is held at Phuntsok Choling in Ward, CO. 

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ABOUT ELIZABETH MATTIS NAMGYEL

Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel has studied and practiced the Buddhadharma for over 40 years under the guidance of her root teacher Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. She is the author of two books, The Power of an Open Question and The Logic of Faith.  Elizabeth has taught programs throughout the world and is a teacher in Mangala Shri Bhuti. Elizabeth offers Middle Way teachings through her Open Question Podcast. 

She edited two books by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, It’s Up to You and Light Comes Through. Elizabeth has taught programs throughout the world and is a teacher in Mangala Shri Bhuti.

After completing a six year retreat, Kongtrul RInpoche appointed her Retreat Master at the Samten Ling retreat center in Colorado. She holds degrees in Anthropology (BA) and Buddhist Studies (MA).

Elizabeth founded The Middle Way Initiative, an educational nonprofit organization that offers teachings, retreats, and conversations with her and other teachers and guests  focusing on the Buddhist Middle Way tradition. With Anam Thubten, she is a founding member and teacher in the Wilderness Dharma Movement.