# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Four Dharmas of Gampopa: A Teaching by Drupon Lodro Namgyal - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: The Four Dharmas of Gampopa summarize the whole path to spiritual awakening, and provide a clear guide for us to follow.About this EventPROGRAM AVAILABLE IN-PERSON AND ON ZOOMMay my mind follow the dharmaMay the dharma become a pathMay the path be cleared of confusionMay confusion dawn as wisdomThe Four Dharmas of Gampopa summarize the entire Buddhist path. From the first glimmering of interest in enlightenment to final Buddhahood itself, these four teachings have guided countless beings to spiritual goodness and awakening. Written in the 12th Century by the dharma master Gampopa, they are a road map to removing obstacles from our path and coming to know the nature of our own minds.Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal, a master meditator and scholar from Nepal, will share these four dharmas and show us how to confidently practice meditation and insight to liberate ourselves from the deadening effects of ego-fixation and its habits.Karma Thegsum Chöling Columbus is honored to offer these rare teachings that can be understood by every level of dharma practitioner.Evening sessions on Tuesday Sept. 1 and Wednesday Sept. 2 will be available in person and on Zoom. Please join us for the blessing of receiving these teachings from a lineage master in the tradition of Gampopa himself.*****ALL SESSIONS ARE IN-PERSON at the Columbus KTC Center, 645 W. RIch Street, Columbus, OH. ZOOM ATTENDANCE will be by registration only. ATTENDANCE IS BY DONATION. If you lack funds to attend, please send a message to kmwesley@me.com and request a free ticket. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.We hope you can join us for this special blessing.***NIGHTLY TEACHING SCHEDULE (BOTH DAYS):7 PM-8:15 PM - Session 18:15 - 8:30 - Break8:30 - 9:30 PM - Session 2********ABOUT DRUPON KHENPO LODRO NAMGYAL:Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal completed the rigorous nine-year Acharya program at Nalanda Institute, Rumtek Monastery, studying under the guidance of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. After graduation, he was appointed one of the Khenpos of Nalanda Institute, where he taught for two years, before entering a three-year retreat at Pullahari Monastery in Nepal. Upon completing that retreat, he was appointed Drupon — or retreat master — of Pullahari Monastery. This combination of immense learning and intensive meditation is clearly evident in his teachings. Drupon Khenpo Lodro Namgyal has since served as personal tutor of philosophy to His Eminence the Fourth Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche and is currently the principal of the Rigpe Dorje Institute of Higher Buddhist Studies, the seat of His Eminence Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche in Kathmandu, Nepal, and has taught Buddhist philosophy and meditation to students across North America and Europe. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/693a8450-a3a5-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h422-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6949c690-a3a5-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h587-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/the-four-dharmas-of-gampopa-a-teaching-by-drupon-lodro-namgyal/100001996318336885 - **Event Categories**: meditation, health-wellness, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 100, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbus - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling - **lat**: 39.9552851 - **long**: -83.01710179999999 - **full address**: Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling, 645 West Rich Street, Columbus, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Four Dharmas of Gampopa: A Teaching by Drupon Lodro Namgyal - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/230f46bd33aba63da955afd31f2dfdb24f5eb0933dbb8c3ac566d361ce3ba034-rimg-w584-h752-dc680818-gmir.jpg?v=1785820157 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Four Dharmas of Gampopa: A Teaching by Drupon Lodro Namgyal being held? - **A:** The Four Dharmas of Gampopa: A Teaching by Drupon Lodro Namgyal takes place on Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Columbus Karma Thegsum Choling, 645 West Rich Street, Columbus, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Four Dharmas of Gampopa: A Teaching by Drupon Lodro Namgyal? - **A:** The Four Dharmas of Gampopa: A Teaching by Drupon Lodro Namgyal is organized by Columbus Karma Thegsum Choling. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Four Dharmas of Gampopa: A Teaching by Drupon Lodro Namgyal is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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