Female-Centered Buddhist teachings & practices
A monthly Dakini practice and occasional teachings. Gals Guide holds space for a non-judgmental gathering for questions, dharma discussions, mindful meditations, holiday gatherings, and book recommendations.
Monthly Dakini Practice
In Person
November 4, 2026
December 1, 2026
January 5, 2027
February 2, 2027
March 2, 2027
Gals Guide Minnesota Classroom
215 10th Street North
Moorhead, MN
Special Events
Losar Feb 7, 2027
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Weather is a thing. Sometimes we need to cancel. Sometimes we need to move a meeting to a more auspicious time on the lunar calendar. Sometimes we have a class opportunity by a monastery or organization that you might be interested in. Also, email reminders can help in a busy world.
Resources
Books
Gal’s Guide has a unique collection of Buddhist books by and about women in our resource collection. They are not able to be checked out at this time. Click here to view the Buddhism Collection
Book Recommends
- Wisdom Rising by Lama Tsultrim Allione
- Buddhism for Beginners by Thubten Chodron
- Embodying Tara by Chandra Easton
- How to Free Your Mind by Thubten Chodron
- Feeding Your Demons by Lama Tsultrim Allione
- Buddhism for Mothers by Sarah Napthali
- Happiness Becomes You by Tina Turner
- The Bodhicaryavatara by Santideva
Blog Posts
Follow Your Bliss
The Edge of Enlightenment
What’s in a Name?
Hulkin’ Out
Truth Has No Handles
Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional
Would you like to share a dharma moment? email 42@galsguide.org
Dakinis
There are five Dakinis in Tibetan Buddhism that are equal to Buddhas. They are the embodiment of female wisdom, and each one can help you with different poisons in your life. By meditation, ritual, and instruction, these Dakinis can turn poisons into wisdom. Buddha Friends has a monthly Dakini practice we do from the book Wisdom Rising. More info can also be found on a Podcast episode about Dakinis, and an Art project about Buddha Dakini
Tara
Tara is the female representation of compassion, wisdom, and enlightenment. She is a Buddha in Buddhism and Hinduism. Buddha Friends has access to 21 mantras for various practices on colorful Taras. There are more practices and history to learn about this wonderful deity.
Learn more about Who is Tara?
Our lineage connection
Buddha Friends has a lineage connection to Tara Mandala, and Lama Tsultrim Allione. Our lineage traces back to a female yogini, Machig Labron, in 11th-century Tibet.
Gals Guide Buddha Friends focuses on the sacred feminine in Buddhism. Our school is Vajrayana Buddhism, including Tibetan Tantric Buddhism.
Buddha Friends Leader
Leah Leach (dharma name: Riwo Rinchen) has been a Buddhist practitioner for over 30 years. She has studied Zen Buddhism as well as Tibetan Buddhism. Her root teacher is Lama Tsultrim Allione, the first American woman to become a Tibetan Lama. Lama bestowed the dharma name Riwo Rinchen, which translates to “Mountain of Jewels”. Riwo volunteers at The Human Library where she is “The Buddhist Book”. Riwo has a deep connection with Tara Rabzhima, the 15th Tara in the Tibetan Buddhism tradition. Noble Tara Rabzhima is known as the “Supremely Peaceful” and specializes in purification.
If you have questions email 42@galsguide.org
