Vairotsana Foundation

Vairotsana Foundation is a 501(c)(3) religious organization established in 1996 under the spiritual guidance of Tibetan Meditation Master, the Venerable Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche. Vairotsana Foundation has three meditation teachers on staff and is dedicated to preserving the spiritual teachings of the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism through research, translation of ancient Tibetan Buddhist texts, and teaching Vajrayana meditation practices and ritual. We offer spiritual services, prayers, and meditation instruction to everyone at no charge. The center is supported solely through donations.

Pema Kod Project

Stupa Project

Monthly Calendar of Special Events & Practice Days at VF Santa Barbara.

Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche and the Vairotsana Lamas lead our meditation practices at our two California Centers.

Weekly: Chenrezig (Buddha of Compassion) Practice
Medicine Buddha Healing Practice

Monthly: Guru Rinpoche Practice & Tsog (10th Day of Tibetan Calendar)
Dakini Practice & Tsog (25th Day of Tibetan Calendar)
Buddha Puja (Full Moon — 15th Day of Tibetan Calendar)
Vajrakilaya & Dharma Protectors (29th Day of the Tibetan Calendar)

Teachings, Empowerments, & Retreats
From time to time, Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche bestows empowerments & teachings.
Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche teaches a six week lecture series 2 to 3 times per year and gives Tibetan lessons. He frequently leads Green Tara, Medicine Buddha and Chenrezig weekend retreats. Many special events are also held at VFSB.

Annually: Vajrakilaya Practice Retreat (at end of Tibetan Lunar Year)

Other:

Buddha Puja (on the 4 Buddhist Great Festival Days)
Chotrül Düchen — Marking the 15 Miracles of the Buddha
Saga Dawa Duchen — Buddha's Enlightenment and Parinirvana
Chokhor Duchen — The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma
Lhabab Duchen — Buddha's Descent From Tushita Heaven
Also on Christmas, (Western) New Year, Losar (Tibetan New Year), and other occasions as decided.

Fire Puja
On Losar (Tibetan New Year), HH Dalai Lama's Birthday, and other days as decided.

Fish Release Offering
From time to time, a fish release is held, dedicating the merit generated for the benefit of all sentient beings and for the long life of our spiritual teacher, the Venerable Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche.

See Practice Schedules for time & location of each practice.