Lama Dorje Foundation

22/02/2026

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DROPS OF DHARMA

The Three Roots of Vajrayana

In the path of Vajrayana, the Three Roots are the essence of spiritual accomplishment.

The Guru is the root of blessings.
He embodies the union of compassion and wisdom and is the living source of all realizations. Through devotion to the Guru, the disciple’s mind opens and receives the inspiration that awakens their Buddha nature.

The Yidam is the root of realization.
Through the practice and meditation on the Yidam, one recognizes one’s own mind as inseparable from the deity. In this way, both temporary attainments and the ultimate realization of enlightenment are achieved.

The Dakini is the root of enlightened activity.
She represents dynamic wisdom that removes obstacles and spontaneously manifests compassionate actions for the benefit of all beings.

Practicing the Three Roots with discipline, and bodhichitta leads swiftly to complete awakening for the welfare of all.

Lama Dorje

18/02/2026

Happy Year of the Fire Horse!

16/02/2026

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DROPS OF DHARMA

“Life is very short and impermanent. While we are alive, let us use it meaningfully by cultivating compassion, wisdom, and service to others. Let us enjoy each moment with awareness and gratitude. Let us not wait for another future opportunity to be happy, because the present is the most precious moment. This human life is a great opportunity to awaken, to love, and to benefit all beings — let us learn to make the most of it.”

Lama DORJE

15/02/2026

(Español abajo) This Valentine’s season, we invite you to celebrate love as practice🌹🌹🌹

With all our love for the sangha, we are offering discounts (valid through Monday 2/16) when you register for the 5 Dakinis retreat:

• 25% off – Shared Forest Cabin
Code - ValentineDharmaFriends*

• 25% off – Private Couples Cabin
Code - ValentineDharmaCouple*

• 20% off – Forest Lodge Couples Nook
Code -ValentineDharmaLoft*

Come deepen connection — with your partner, your friend, and your own heart.

May love become Bodhicitta.

May friendship become Sangha.
Learn more:
https://www.lamadorje.net/event/five-dakinis-nature-retreat---first-retreat-at-dewachen

Este San Valentín, te invitamos a celebrar el amor como práctica🌹🌹🌹

Con todo nuestro amor por la Sangha, te ofrecemos descuentos (valido hasta el 16/02) al inscribirte con una persona más en el retiro de las 5 Dakinis:

• 25% de descuento – Cabaña compartida en el bosque
Código: ValentineDharmaFriends*

• 25% de descuento – Cabaña privada para parejas
Código: ValentineDharmaCouple*

• 20% de descuento – Rincón para parejas en la cabaña del bosque
Código: ValentineDharmaLoft*

Ven a profundizar la conexión con tu pareja, tu amigo o amiga y tu propio corazón.

Que el amor se convierta en Bodhicitta.

Que la amistad se convierta en Sangha.
Más información:
https://www.lamadorje.net/event/five-dakinis-nature-retreat---first-retreat-at-dewachen

13/02/2026

(español abajo) Join Drupon Lama Dorje for a historic first retreat at the new Dewachen World Peace Sanctuary. This is an invitation to step away from the noise and immerse yourself in a landscape of pure mountain air, vibrant forests, and sacred silence.

The retreat focuses on the Five Dakinis and the elements of nature. You will learn how to transform internal "poisons"—like anger, pride, and attachment—into their natural state of wisdom.

This Buddhist retreat is open to everyone and is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

To make the stay as supportive as possible, we have a few different ways to participate. There are comfortable private rooms for couples traveling together, as well as beds in our forest lodge for a shared community feel. We also provide tents for those who want to stay close to the land without the need to bring their own equipment. If you live nearby, you are welcome to join us as a local commuter.

Key Details:

Date: March 15-21 2026

Location: San Pedro de Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica.

Register: By February 22 at www.lamadorje.net/events.

Únase a Drupon Lama Dorje en este primer retiro histórico en el nuevo Santuario de Paz Mundial Dewachen. Esta es una invitación para alejarse del ruido y conectar con un paisaje de aire puro de montaña, bosques vibrantes y silencio sagrado.

El retiro se centra en las Cinco Dakinis y los elementos de la naturaleza. Aprenderá a transformar los "venenos" internos (como el enojo, el orgullo y el apego) en su estado natural de sabiduría.

Este retiro budista está abierto a todo el público y es totalmente bilingüe en inglés y español.

Para que su estancia sea lo más cómoda posible, ofrecemos diferentes formas de participar. Contamos con habitaciones privadas para parejas que viajan juntas, así como camas en nuestro albergue del bosque para quienes prefieren un ambiente comunitario. También proporcionamos tiendas de campaña para quienes deseen estar cerca de la tierra sin necesidad de traer su propio equipo. Si vive cerca, también es bienvenido a participar de forma externa.

04/02/2026

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DROPS OF DHARMA:

Everyone says, “I don’t have time” and “I don’t have money” to invest in awakening awareness and cultivating our inner potential.

Yet no one ever says, “I don’t have time to suffer” or “I don’t have time for negative thoughts.”

Nor do we hear anyone say, “I don’t have money” for things that have no real value in life.

For the temporary, samsaric pleasures, there is always time and always resources.

Little by little, we invest our life in what passes and fades away, forgetting that true wealth is inner peace, clarity of mind, and the wisdom that liberates.

Lama Dorje

28/01/2026

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DROPS OF DHARMA

True love arises from letting go of self-grasping.
When the mind clings, attachment appears, and attachment is a limited mind that creates suffering, dependence, and confusion. From attachment there is no freedom or peace, because there is always fear of loss and the desire to possess.

From a Buddhist perspective, true love is free from possession and expectation.
It is a deep understanding of interdependence and non-self. For this reason, authentic love does not bind or control, but accompanies with wisdom and compassion.

To truly love is to wish for the freedom and happiness of others and oneself, without clinging, without demands, and without causing harm. From this love arise inner peace, equanimity, and genuine well-being for all beings. 🌸

26/01/2026

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Good morning beautiful Sangha. There is so much to be joyful for.

This is a friendly reminder that we have an opportunity to share a meditation on compassion tonight.

Monday Meditation on Compassion tonight at 7pm Costa Rica time.

Please join us on Zoom. Here is a link to connect (see below).

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Buenos días hermoso Sangha. Hay tanto por lo que estar alegres.

Este es un recordatorio amistoso de que tenemos la oportunidad de compartir una meditación sobre la compasión esta noche.

Estamos reanudando nuestro horario normal.

A las 7 p. m., hora de Costa Rica, tenemos la Meditación sobre la Compasión.

Únanse a nosotros por Zoom. Aquí tienen el enlace para conectarse.

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Topic: Weekly Meditation on Compassion

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84907284397

Meeting ID: 849 0728 4397

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26/01/2026

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“The Five Dakinis represent the essence of the wisdom of the five elements. Through them, we can transform the five poisons of the mind, the root of all suffering, and open the path to liberation and true happiness”

Español:

“Las Cinco Dakinis representan la esencia de la sabiduría de los cinco elementos. A través de ellas podemos transformar los cinco venenos de la mente, raíz de todo sufrimiento, y abrir el camino hacia la liberación y la verdadera felicidad.”

Lama DORJE

22/01/2026