Nyingma Summer Seminar

Name: Nyingma Summer Seminar
Start: 2025-07-12T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-07-20T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Phuntsok Choling

Date: Jul 12 – 20, 2025 |

Dates: July 12-20, 2025 | Location: In-person at Phuntsok Choling & Live Stream

Teachers: Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu & Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel
Special guest, Ani Pema Chödrön

Hinayana

Mahayana

Vajrayana

In this nine-day annual summer seminar, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dungse Jampal Norbu, and Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel teach the Three Yanas of Tibetan Buddhism. The Three Yanas – Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana – encompass the entire Buddhist path from the Four Noble Truths to the Sacred World of the Vajrayana.

Rinpoche likens NSS to our community’s “Thanksgiving,” a time to celebrate the Buddhadharma through the Three Wisdoms of listening, contemplating, and meditating. NSS takes place outdoors under a large tent on the grounds of our center in Ward, CO, where a schedule of meditation, teachings, and social interaction increases our appreciation of the great fortune to gather as a sangha and study the teachings.

About The Teachers

Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche

Occasionally we encounter people in our lives who have an immediate effect upon us. We are struck by the selfless nature of their presence, the strength of their confidence, the wisdom in their eyes, or the warmth they radiate. Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche is one of these people.

Dungse Jampal Norbu

Dungse Jampal Norbu is Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche’s son and Dharma Heir. Dungse la has lived and traveled extensively in Asia, but spent much of his youth in Colorado. If you were to ask Dungse la how long he has been studying the Buddhist path, he would say, “Since I was born.”

Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel has studied and practiced the buddhadharma for over thirty years under the guidance of her root teacher Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. Elizabeth delights in wrestling with difficult and juicy “koans” that tend to plague modern day practitioners,

Special Guest Teacher: Ani Pema Chödrön
Thursday, July 18th. 10am -12pm MT.

NSS In-Person Registration

Registration for the Special Talk by Pema Chödrön on Thursday, July 18th at 10am MT is NOT included in NSS registration.
Please visit this page for all information about Pema Chödrön’s special talk.

NSS In-Person Options

NSS 2024 Entire Nine Day Program: Saturday, 7/13 thru Sunday, 7/21. All participants who register for the full program receive complimentary access to live video streaming and the Study Set.

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Purchase Lunch

Box lunch is available for purchase each day you attend NSS.

Vegan & gluten free options available.

The caterer will substitute gluten-free and or vegan bread, sides and desserts for items containing gluten or animal products when “Gluten Free”, “Vegan” or “Vegan/Gluten Free” is selected.

DEADLINE to order lunches in midnight ET on Tuesday, July 9th.

NSS Lunch Options

Day	Lunch Options	Select One for Each Day
NSS Lunch: Day 01, Sat. 7/13	Portobello Tofu Wrap Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF Roasted Portobello Mushrooms, Baked Marinated Tofu and Roasted Tomatoes with Caramelized Onions, Avocado, Spring Mix and Chipotle Aioli in a Whole Wheat Tortilla. Side of Boulder Power Slaw. Brownie. (Vegan option available). Greek Salad. $18.00 – $ 19.00 GF Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Valbreso Feta Cheese, Green Peppers, Shaved Red Onion, Kalamata Olives and Spinach with Oregano Vinaigrette Dressing. Fresh-baked bread. Carrot Cake.	Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
NSS Lunch: Day 02, Sun. 7/14	Classic Caprese Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF Fresh Locally made Mozzarella, Basil Pesto, Vine Tomatoes and Romaine Lettuce on Walnut Bread. Side of Cranberry Walnut Quinoa. Carrot Cake. Mediterranean Falafel Salad: $18.00 – $ 19.00 GF Falafel, Pickled Red Onion, Slightly Dehydrated Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives and Cucumbers with Mixed Greens and Lemon Tahini Dressing. Fresh-baked bread. Raspberry Fruit Bar. (Vegan option available.)	Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
NSS Lunch: Day 03, Mon. 7/15	Crunchy Hummus Wrap Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF Cucumber, Red Pepper, Carrots, Alfalfa Sprouts, Mixed Leafy Greens and Hummus in a Whole Wheat Tortilla. Side of Mixed Grain Rice. White Chocolate Chip Cookie. (Vegan option available.) Arugula & Parmesan Salad: $18.00 – $ 19.00 GF White Beans, Shaved Parmesan, Mixed Herbs and Croutons on a mix of Arugula, Radicchio and Frisée with Champagne Vinaigrette Dressing. Fresh-baked bread. Peanut Butter Cookie.	Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
NSS Lunch: Day 04, Tues. 7/16	Etai’s Veggie Box : $15.00 – $17.00 GF Sliced Tomato, Grated Carrot, Red Onion, Cucumber, Arugula, Sprouts, Dutch Edam Cheese and Horseradish Dijon served on Multigrain Bread. Kettle Chips. Raspberry Fruit Bar. Thai Rice Noodle Salad: $18.00 – $ 19.00 GF Rice Noodles and Roasted Tofu with Purple Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onions, Edamame, Ginger and Romaine Lettuce served with Plum Dressing. Fresh-baked bread. Bread Pudding. (Vegan option available.)	Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
NSS Lunch: Day 05, Wed. 7/17	Apple Brie Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF Brie Cheese, Leaf Lettuce, Sliced Apple and Honey Mustard served on Walnut Bread. Side of Potato Salad. Chocolate Macadamia Cookie. Etai’s Power Salad: $18.00 – $ 19.00 GF Roasted Beets, Quinoa, Edamame, Sweet Corn, Blueberries, Dried Cherries and Chopped Kale & Spinach with Champagne Vinaigrette Dressing. Fresh-baked bread. White Chocolate Chip Cookie. (Vegan option available.)	Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
NSS Lunch: Day 06, Thur. 7/18	Mediterranean Sub Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF Sweet Potato, Za’atar, Feta Cheese, Spinach and Red Onion served on a French Style Baguette. Side of Couscous Salad. Bread Pudding. Mediterranean Falafel Salad: $18.00 – $ 19.00 GF Falafel, Pickled Red Onion, Slightly Dehydrated Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives and Cucumbers with Mixed Greens and Lemon Tahini Dressing. Fresh-baked bread. Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. (Vegan option available.)	Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
NSS Lunch: Day 07, Fri. 7/19	Egg Salad Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF Egg Salad, Leaf Lettuce and Mayonnaise served on Multigrain Bread. Mixed Green Salad. Peanut Butter Cookie. Thai Rice Noodle Salad: $18.00 – $ 19.00 GF Rice Noodles and Roasted Tofu with Purple Cabbage, Carrots, Green Onions, Edamame, Ginger and Romaine Lettuce served with Plum Dressing. Fresh-baked bread. Chocolate Macadamia Cookie. (Vegan option available.)	Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
NSS Lunch: Day 08, Sat. 7/20	Veggie Wrap Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF Cucumber, Tomato, Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Roasted Pepper, Red Onion, Bean Sprouts, Black Olives, Cream Cheese, and Pesto served in a Whole Wheat Tortilla. Side of Sundried Tomato Salad. Carrot Cake. Etai’s Power Salad: $18.00 – $ 19.00 GF Roasted Beets, Quinoa, Edamame, Sweet Corn, Blueberries, Dried Cherries and Chopped Kale & Spinach with Champagne Vinaigrette Dressing. Fresh-baked bread. Peanut Butter Cookie. (Vegan option available.)	Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
NSS Lunch: Day 09, Sun. 7/21	Vegan Garden Box: $15.00 – $17.00 GF Sliced Tomato, Cucumber, Leaf Lettuce, Avocado, Sprouts, Spicy Moroccan Carrot Spread and Dijon Mustard served on a Focaccia Roll. Side of Seasonal Fresh Fruit. Bread Pudding. (Vegan option available.) Beet, Goat Cheese & Walnut Salad: $18.00 – $ 19.00 GF Roasted & Marinated Beets, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts and Mixed Greens with Orange Balsamic Dressing. Fresh-baked bread. Brownie.	Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page

MSB Live

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to attend the entire program online through hi-definition live video streaming.