Our Mission
White Jewel Mountain is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2006 under the auspices of Adzom Drukpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, in association with The Manitou Foundation.
White Jewel Mountain operates under the blessings, ongoing teachings and advice of the living master, Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche.
We are proponents of the view that bringing Eastern spiritual practices into our Western lifestyle has to be more than just mimicking the outer trappings of different cultures. With a modicum of humor, grace and understanding, our goal is to loosen the hold of reified egoic habits, which will lead to a more fulfilling life. We consider this a worthwhile undertaking which will serve many people now and in the future.
Furthermore, we strive to offer a wide array of healing arts, transformative teachings, and retreats which support the well-being of individuals and all living things, as well as the growth of a more compassionate, cohesive, and sustainable community.
We welcome those teachers and participants who would like to use White Jewel Mountain’s facilities and engage our staff to support their personal and group efforts, which are in harmony with our goals.
Our Guiding Teacher,
Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche
Born in Central Bhutan in 1980, Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche has a direct, unbroken lineage back to Longchenpa. When he was 8 years old, he was recognized by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche as the tulku of the great Gyurme Dorje, the eldest son of Adzom Drukpa. He then moved to Shechen Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal where he was enthroned by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
At an early age Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche began receiving teachings, transmissions and empowerments from many eminent masters including HE Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, Lama Tserpo Rinpoche, HH Dalai Lama, HH Trulshik Rinpoche and HH Penor Rinpoche, and HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche was Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche’s root guru.
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Rinpoche is the master of all annual ceremonies at Shechen Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal and at some branch monasteries in Bhutan. He also gives guidance to monks and nuns in three-year retreat at his centers in Bhutan. For more biographical information, please see his website.
Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche has been saying for years that Dorje Trolo is the best practice for our turbulent times. There are many, many negative forces in the world and in our country today: wars, environmental destruction, the pandemic, famines in Africa, gun violence, and an increased risk of nuclear war, among other things. It is the heart wish of both Rinpoches that the Dorje Trolo practice be now spread all over the world.
Given their heart wishes, Ani Tsultrim Lhamo of White Jewel Mountain organized a virtual Dorje Trolo Drubcho held in December of 2022. Adzom Gyalse Rinpoche led the online event from Bodh Gaya, India. Over 100 people from 16 countries came together to practice Dorje Trolo with the aspiration of eliminating obstacles, destroying negative energy and sending waves of compassion to all suffering beings.
​ Ani Tsultrim Lhamo leads a monthly online Dorje Trolo Practice and Tsog. If you are interested in attending, please contact her here. Transmission is required. Learn more about our services.