Tempa Dukte Lama

Tempa Lama is the founder and spiritual director of Olmo Ling Bon Center and Institute in Pittsburgh, PA, where he works to make the ancient Bon wisdom teachings available and accessible in the West. He is an ordained lama of the Tibetan Bon tradition and an artist, poet, and author of eight books and several practice manuals. Tempa Lama studied at Menri Monastery, India, from the age of six under the close guidance of the late H.H. 33rd Menri Trizin, the worldwide spiritual head of the Bon tradition. Tempa Lama has lived in the US since 2000 and teaches internationally, helping people bring a practice of healing and happiness into their lives.

Upcoming Programs by Tempa Dukte Lama

Chang Bu Gyatsa Chod Healing Ritual Training

February 14 - 15, 2026

Chang Bu Gyatsa Chod Healing Ritual Training Offered via Zoom & In-Person in Pittsburgh, PA About the Teaching In this special teaching Tempa Dukte Lama will teach how to perform the ancient and powerful Bon healing ritual Chang Bu Gyatsa Chod for oneself and others.  This ritual prayer was introduced by the Awakened One Tonpa […]

Losar Service: Ser Öd Yang Kyab Prosperity Ritual and Healing Blessing

February 21, 2026

Summoning the Elements of Prosperity Ritual & Healing Blessing Free Attendance over Zoom & In-Person! All are welcome, please bring family, children, and friends! We would like to invite you to join us for Ritual Prayers and a Celebration on the occasion of the Tibetan New Year (Losar) with Tempa Lama at Olmo Ling Bon […]

Bon Dzogchen Trekchod Teaching, Transmission, and Practice Instructions

March 7 - 8, 2026

Offered In-Person & over Zoom (Online) Bon Dzogchen Trekchod Teaching, Transmission, and Practice Instructions In this special weekend teaching Tempa Dukte Lama will give detailed teaching and practice instruction on Trekchod. The heart essence of Dzogchen is Togal and the foundation of Togal is Trekchod. Without mastering Trekchod, the genuine essence of Togal cannot be […]

The Six Lamps: Dzogchen Todgal Teaching & Transmission from Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud

March 28 - April 5, 2026

Offered In-Person & over Zoom (Online) The Six Lamps: Dzogchen Todgal Teaching and Transmission from Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyud In this special two-weekend teaching, Tempa Dukte Lama will give the teaching and transmission of the heart essence of Todgal practice of Bon Dzogchen according to the Six Lamps. The main practice of Dzogchen is Todgal […]