E-Vam holds online courses by donation throughout the year. We seek to create an intimate online environment led by Senior students in the Kagyu and Nyingma schools of Tibetan Buddhism. 

Topics that are discussed include: 

• Meditational practices from the Mahayana tradition such as Lojong (enlightened heart), Tonglen (giving and taking), The 4 Brahmaviharas – generating love, compassion, joy and equanimity.
• Mahamudra – the great seal, and Dzogchen – the great perfection.
• And many other such topics that help to continue to ground the Buddhist philosophy in a practical way through meditation and by developing and deepening our understanding of the profound Buddhist teachings. 

The discussions are grounded through meditational practice, and traditional prays that begin and end each session.

Courses usually runs one evening a week for 4 to 6 weeks.

Contact E-vam by email: office@evam.org to be kept up to date with upcoming online courses.

Chenrezik Sadana, The Yidam and Dharmic Themes

With Lama Jinpa on zoom

The Annual Path of Mahamudra Meditation

In-person Retreat in Upstate New York

Saturday 29 May – Sunday 6 June 2027 

Featuring teachings by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX and

Teachings and Chenrezig Empowerment with Lama Karma Drodhul

Within a peaceful and picturesque environment in Delhi, upstate New York, each day of retreat will include Buddhist teachings, discussion group, meditation sessions, Puja’s – Green Tara and Chenrezig (religious chanting and instruction). There will also be spare time each day to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. 

The teachings:

Mahamudra teachings by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX on audio, 

Teachings and Chenrezig Empowerment by Lama Karma Drodhul

The sessions leaders:

Discussion group and puja practice led by Lama Jinpa

Meditation sessions led by Lama Jinpa and Dr Julie Brefczynski-Lewis

Traleg Khandro (Felicity), is a long-time student and wife of the late Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX. Khandro grew up in Melbourne, Australia and studied Buddhism under Rinpoche’s guidance until his passing in 2012. Since that time Khandro has taken on the role of Governing Director of E-Vam Institute in Australia and the U.S., and runs Traleg Rinpoche’s publishing arm, Shogam Publications. Khandro has taught and given commentary of Traleg Rinpoche’s teachings in Australia, America, Europe, U.K., and South East Asia.

She has undertaken numerous long retreats that incrementally completed the first 2 years of the traditional Kagyu 3 year retreat. At Rinpoche’s request Khandro furthered her studies by receiving traditional LuJong (Tibetan Yoga) training  after qualifying as a Hatha Yoga instructor. In her professional life she ran a business consultancy for many years before serving the Dharma full time. Khandro has a degree in Psychology.

Lama Jinpa (Aaron), is a longtime student of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. He completed the traditional Karma Kagyu three year retreat at Karme Ling Retreat Center in Delhi NY under Rinpoche’s guidance. Since that time he has served Rinpoche and the KTD community by teaching regularly at KTCs. Lama Jinpa is a householder practitioner, and enjoys practicing at home with his family. Lama Jinpa regularly gives courses for E-Vam Buddhist Institute and is a valued presenter always bringing such insight and warmth to his courses.

E-Vam holds an annual Mahamudra Retreat in May each years. Click here for more information. 

West Virginia Buddhist Study Group and Under 35’s Meditation Group

Please email E-Vam office@evam.org for more information about the West Virginian activities.

Email: office@evam.org  

Online Courses are by donation.

Here are the options to forward donations to E-Vam:

1.) PayPal Online donations:

Click the following link to go to our Donate Page  or go directly to PayPal: E-Vam PayPal account:  payments@evam.org

2.) By Check – Correspondence and Donations

E-Vam Buddhist Institute c/o David Katzenstein, P.O. Box 447, South Egremont, MA 01258-0447