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Public Evening Talk and Blessing: The Four Verses of Bon with His Holiness 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche
and Tempa Dukte Lama at Olmo Ling Bon Center
His Holiness 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin
with Tempa Dukte Lama
during his 2023 visit to Olmo Ling
Friday | August 29th, 2025
from 7:00 – 8:30 PM EST
This Public Evening Talk is offered both via Zoom & In-Person
Olmo Ling Bon Center
1101 Greenfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
Simultaneous translation will be available in Spanish and French over Zoom. We will update with any other languages available
Please Note: In-Person seating is limited at Olmo Ling Bon Center. Please register as soon as possible as available places will be first-come-first-serve.
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The Four Verses of Bon
Maintain the highest view – leave things in their genuine state
Renounce even the smallest act of non-virtue and cultivate even the smallest act of virtue
Compassion is the base of all Bon paths and practices
The Ten Perfections are the skillful ways to benefit others
The Four Verses of Bon describe the view of the ancient Tibetan Bon tradition. These four verses – also known as Four Wheels – express the heart essence of each of the three Bon Paths of Liberation: the Path of Sutra or liberation through renunciation, the Path of Tantra or liberation through transformation, and the Path of Dzogchen or attaining Buddhahood through allowing all phenomena the space to self-liberate.
His Holiness will illuminate the heart essence of each of the Four Verses and explain the verses as the foundation of Bon view and practice. He will open the door to understanding how we can rely on the profound teaching of the Four Verses to transform our life and journey towards inner peace, happiness, compassion, and ultimately liberation.
All are welcome to this special public talk and blessing. His Holiness has the unique quality of addressing and engaging diverse audiences – both those who are new to the Bon path and those who have practiced for a long time and wish to deepen their practice.
The talk will be followed by a public blessing, allowing each audience member in turn to greet His Holiness. His Holiness is the worldwide spiritual head of the Bon tradition, one of Tibet’s five main schools. He is widely known for his tremendous compassion and wisdom and his profound spiritual practice.
Other events with His Holiness
On Saturday August 30, His Holiness will be offering a daylong teaching and transmission on the Tse Drup Longevity Practice via Zoom and in person. Read more and register here. On Sunday August 31, His Holiness will bestow the Tse Drup Longevity Empowerment via Zoom and in person. Read more and register here. For bundle registration click here.
His Holiness 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche
His Holiness 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche is the worldwide spiritual head of Bon and the 34th abbot of Menri Monastery, the mother monastery of Bon in India. His Holiness was selected as the 34th Menri Trizin on January 1, 2018, following a sacred prayer ritual over several days with lamas, monks, and nuns from across Asia.
His Holiness 34th Gyalwa Menri Trizin Lungtok Dawa Dhargyal Rinpoche was born on November 29, 1972, in Amdo, Tibet. At age 17 he became a monk at Gamal Monastery in Amdo, and at age 18 he joined the Bon Dialectic School of Gamal Monastery. He received his Geshe (doctor of Philosophy) degree from Gamal Monastery at age 24. In 1994, he was able to take the 250 vows of a fully ordained monk from the 33rd Menri Trizin, who gave him the name Dawa Dargyal Wangpo. Thus the 34th Abbot was named Dawa (moon), followed by the 33rd Abbot, named Nyima (sun) – forming an auspicious connection like the moon proceeding in the path of the sun.
In 1997, His Holiness entered Menri Monastery in India, where he received his second geshe degree, in 2012. He served the 33rd Menri Trizin, His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche, for many years and held several important roles in the monastery, most recently as general secretary (administrator) of the Yungdrung Bon Monastic Center Society at Menri. In February 2018, Bonpos worldwide joined in celebrating the selection of the 34th Menri Trizin at Menri Monastery. On September 6, 2018, a formal grand enthronement ceremony took place at Menri.
In 2023, Olmo Ling had the great honor of hosting teachings with His Holiness. Read more about this very special visit HERE (Public Talk), HERE (Importance & Benefits of the Jang Chok ritual for the Deceased), and HERE (Du Tri Su Empowerment).
The extended bio of His Holiness is available on the website of the Yungdrung Bon Monastic Center HERE
Registration and Fees
Registration fees and donations support the Ratna Menling Nunnery Project at Menri. We aim to sponsor at least 30 nuns for one year or more. Please consider offering a donation to help us reach this goal!
Members Receive a 10% Discount
- Attendance (In-person & Online): $30.00
- [MEMBER] Attendance: $27.00
Children Attendance: Regular Rates Apply.
Offering to Ratna Menling Nunnery at Menri Monastery
Geshe-nuns circumabulating the temple
at the 2022 female Geshe graduation
Following the visit of His Holiness 34th Menri Trizin to Olmo Ling in 2023, we were able to sponsor more than thirty nuns at Ratna Menling for a year thanks to the incredible dedication and generosity of our community. Our goal is to again sponsor at least 30 nuns for one year or longer following the visit of His Holiness this year, along with providing much needed general support for the nuns.
There are currently about 80 nuns at Ratna Menling. The nuns at Ratna Menling are able to obtain the doctor of Philosophy (Geshe) degree at the Bon Dialectic School just like the monks and follow the same rigorous academic program of studying philosophy, logic, Tibetan literature and calligraphy, poetry and grammar, astrology, Tibetan Medicine, rituals and meditation. However, Ratna Menling remains much smaller than the monks’ monastery with just 80 nuns at present, having historically received fewer resources.
Both the late His Holiness 33rd Menri Trizin and the current throneholder, His Holiness 34th Menri Trizin, have worked hard to expand support for the nuns. On the occasion of His Holiness’ second visit to Olmo Ling, we invite you to donate towards the offering to Ratna Menling Nunnery. Thank you for your generosity!
Olmo Ling’s Community at His Holiness 34th
Gyalwa Menri Trizin’s Public Talk in 2023
Teaching Venue, Accessibility, and Local Accommodations
The empowerment is held at Olmo Ling Bon Center and Institute. Founded by Tempa Dukte Lama, Olmo Ling is a Bon temple and practice center that is formally affiliated with Menri Monastery.
Olmo Ling previously hosted visits of the late His Holiness 33rd Menri Trizin in 2011 and 2013 and a visit of His Holiness 34th Menri Trizin in 2023.
Note that Olmo Ling is fully wheelchair accessible (the entrance and temple are on the same floor) with an accessible bathroom.
A list of nearby accommodations can be found HERE.