DECHEN LING, in Ashland, Oregon, provides opportunities to study and contemplate the teachings of the Buddha, as transmitted by the Nyingmapa Lineage. We are the official, in-town center for Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies, directed by Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche. 
Tashi Choling is located 30 minutes from downtown Ashland, in the Colestine Valley (Tashi Choling’s website). Dechen Ling offers classes and practice groups to a wide range of students, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Dechen Ling was incorporated in 1994 as a non-profit tax exempt corporation by Lama Yeshe Nyima. Dechen Ling has been at its present location since 2005.
WHAT WE OFFER
Text-based classes and meditation classes taught by Lama Bruce Newman
4 year program entitled Marig Munsel taught by Lama Bruce Newman (now in 3rd year)
Study and practice groups led by authorized students from Tashi Choling related to: the Dudjom Tersar ngondro; upcoming retreats at Tashi Choling; some Vajrayana practices
Special events: visiting lamas, tsoks, activities for children
Meditation on the Four Immeasurables: Love, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity
May all motherly sentient beings filling all of space achieve happiness and the causes of happiness.
May all be free from suffering and the causes of suffering.
May all never be separated from the sacred happiness which is sorrowless.
May all be free from attachment and aversion and live believing in the equality of all that lives.
Dechen Ling is currently open during scheduled class times only.
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Phone: 541-488-2308 Email: dechenlingashland@gmail.com
Dechen Ling, PO Box 1174 Ashland, OR 97520
DONATIONS
Dechen Ling is not financially dependent on any other organization, and relies on donations to cover all operational expenses. If you wish to make a donation, either click on the “Donate” button below to make a donation through Paypal, or make your check payable to “Dechen Ling” and send it to the mailing address above. Thank you for your support! (Your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.)