Welcome to Riwotsegya, a Canadian Nyingma Buddhist community following in the lineage of Throma Toeluk.

Our lineage and meditation practices come from a cycle of teachings first revealed by the great Nyingma master and tertön Dudjom Lingpa (1835-1904) called Throma Toeluk. This cycle of teachings offers a complete vajrayana path to realization, including Ngondro (preliminary practices), Chöd, Phowa, Nang Jang, Trekchod and Todgyal.

One of the main practices in this lineage is a Chöd practice based on Tröma Nakmo a wrathful form of Vajrayogini. While Tröma may seem scary, her wrathful appearance is merely meant to represent the ferocity sometimes needed in order to cut through our ego and attachment which cause us so much suffering.

The practice of Chöd is sung while playing a ritual drum and bell along with other sacred musical instruments, sometimes even including dancing. Chöd is a practice of severance, where one’s self-clinging dualistic mind is cut through in order to release the natural wisdom and compassion that is your basic nature.

If you come to any of our centres or events some form of Chöd will most likely be on the menu and all are welcome to participate. Chöd practice is both a powerful and fun way to connect to the dharma and the blessings of the lineage.

Our main centres are in Toronto and Lynden Ontario. We also host retreats and other events at various locations throughout Ontario – check the events calendar below for the latest offerings.

Feel free to look around our website to learn more about our lineage, programs and projects. You can also contact us directly by phone or email or participate in any of the open events listed below. All are welcome!

Sarva Mangalam!