About

Our mission at Orgyen Dorje Den is to provide a clear path to enlightenment, transforming one’s heart and mind through the study and practice of authentic Tibetan Buddhism.

In 1977, Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche and family were visiting the San Francisco Bay Area. Kyabje Rinpoche founded the center he named Yeshe Nyingpo Orgyan Choding, and along with his son Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, asked Gyatrul Rinpoche to oversee the center as his representative.

For the following 40 years, under Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche’s guidance, the most accomplished masters of the century were hosted by Yeshe Nyingpo. To name a few of them: HH 16th Karmapa, HH Sakya Trizin Rinpoche, Deshung Rinpoche, Kalu Rinpoche, Dudjom Rinpoche (returning again in 1980 for an extended visit), HH Dalai Lama, HH Pednor Rinpoche, Yangthang Rinpoche, Khenpo Jigmed Phuntsog Rinpoche, Dodrubchen Rinpoche, Tulku Theglo Rinpoche, Khenpo Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche, Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche, Kusum Lingpa Rinpoche, Lopon Nikula, Khenpo Karpo Rinpoche, and many others.

For the next 23 years, the center moved to various rental locations throughout the Bay Area. Finally on January 1st, 2001, ODD moved into the present, permanent location for the center, which was acquired thanks to the support of a generous sponsor. It was developed into its current form thanks to the hard work of many students.