Chicago Ratna Shri is a member-supported organization operating under the blessing and guidance of Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche. Our Center’s mission includes bringing qualified and authentic teachers to Chicago, and supporting local sangha teaching and practice activities.
Membership contributions are used to support day-to-day operations, including expenses for Drupon Rinchen Dorjee when he is in residence in Chicago; this includes rent for the Center, as well as health insurance, utilities, groceries, phone, email and translation expenses; the contributions also are used for office expenses, postage, accounting and legal fees, insurance and other costs. A portion of the contributions also help cover teaching expenses, including travel, visa fees, and other teacher and venue-related costs for events. As a sister sangha to Tana Monastery, contributions designated specifically will be utilized to facilitate the necessities of the ordained of the monastery, and keep communication open between the ordained of Tana Monastery and CRSS members.
The greatest priority for CRSS is to enrich activities related to making the Dharma available, in the manner in which Drupon Rinchen Dorjee envisions, for the greater Chicago area; lastly, contributions will be used to create a fund to purchase real property, in which the center will ultimately reside.
Membership Benefits
The most important benefit of membership is the creation of the Center itself. CRSS provides a community for the cultivation of unity, spiritual growth, and generosity. Membership helps support the intent of the Center, the growth of the Dharma in the Drikung Kagyu lineage, and the work of Drupon Rinchen Dorjee. Support is not only of great merit personally, but will benefit family, community, and also help create a home for members’ dharma practice.
Our History
The Drikung Kagyu Lineage is one of the Kagyu lineages which was founded 852 years ago, by the great spiritual master, Jigten Sumgon.
Madhyamika Teachings
MAR 5-7
Khenpo Tsultrim Madhyamika Teachings
Our Teacher
Drupon Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche
the spiritual director of Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha.
Weekly Event
WED 7:30PM
White Tara Meditation
Please join us for our weekly event.
Our Location
We are located at:
5337 Cullom Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
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Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha