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Younge Drodul Ling

A Tibetan Buddhist community devoted to integrating ancient wisdom into daily modern life

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Younge Drodul Ling (YDL) provides a supportive environment for individuals dedicated to living the Buddhist path in a modern context. The program offers a clear, guided roadmap of practice that begins with accessible foundations and unfolds toward the profound teachings of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. Participants engage with a living Tibetan Buddhist lineage grounded in the principles of clarity, responsibility, and compassion. The platform emphasizes the "Circle"—a communal gathering space for shared practice, reflection, and mutual support among a global Sangha of practitioners. Members gain access to a wealth of practice materials, online meditation sessions, and intensive retreats designed to help students recognize their true nature. The curriculum focuses on transforming wisdom into lived experience, where individual practice naturally expresses itself as service and kindness to others. Through the steady guidance of established teachers, individuals learn to navigate the challenges of daily life with spiritual integrity and depth. This offer serves as a primary hub for those seeking an authentic, lineage-based approach to awakening.

Outcomes

  • Master foundational meditation and mindfulness
  • Access profound Dzogchen and Mahamudra teachings
  • Integrate Buddhist principles into daily routines

What's included?

  • Weekly Online Meditation Circle

    Regularly scheduled virtual practice sessions held on Sundays to foster consistency and community presence.

  • Lineage-Based Course Library

    A collection of practice materials, edited texts, and instructional courses grounded in traditional Tibetan wisdom.

  • Practice Intensives & Retreats

    Periodic deep-dive commitments, such as the 100-Day Ngondro intensive, led by the Sangha and resident teachers.

Who is this for?

  • Tibetan Buddhist practitioners
  • Modern seekers of authentic Dharma
  • Meditation and contemplative students

About the creator

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Greg Patenaude

Director and Dharma Teacher at Younge Drodul Ling

Greg Patenaude is a Buddhist teacher, writer, and the Director of Younge Drodul Ling (YDL). Since 2004, he has studied extensively under the guidance of his root teacher, Younge Khachab Rinpoche, a modern-day Dzogchen master. Greg’s work focuses on m...

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