Richard A Gilpin - Journey of Mind, Life, & Valor

My Vietnam Experience

Explore the intertwined paths of my life as a Buddhist Lama, Vietnam Combat Veteran, Computer Technologist, and writer. Join me in reflecting on mindfulness, resilience, and personal growth through my blog and teachings. Embrace a unique perspective shaped by experience and practice.

Journey of Mind, Life, & Service

Explore Richard's writings that share his spiritual journey, personal history, and reflections on Buddhism and life.

Writing Blog Insights

Personalized meditation sessions to deepen your practice and find inner peace, guided by Lama Richard A Gilpin's extensive experience.

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Buddhist Meditation Guidance

Practical advice and teachings on incorporating mindfulness into your everyday routine for enhanced well-being.

Mindfulness in Daily Life

Retrospectives from my varied life experiences - what I was and have become expressing my values learned.

Life Experience

Hear compelling stories and lessons from Richard’s time as a Vietnam Combat Veteran, offering unique perspectives on resilience and peace.

Vietnam Veteran Stories

My search for the path to peace, enlightenment, and to assist all sentient beings toward relief from suffering.

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Buddhist Philosophy Discussions

Richard A Gilpin's Offerings

Gallery

A young girl is wearing Vietnamese traditional ao dai. Video for tourism, culture, tradition, and the beauty of Asian people

Monks of Ba Vang Pagoda (Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province, Vietnam) going on alms round

buddhist temple: huyen khong son thuong pagoda

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Pháp viện Minh Đăng Quang Buddhist Temple - Saigon - Ho Chi Min City

Let me take you on a tour of one of the most beautiful pagodas in Saigon. The Pháp Viện Minh Đăng Quang Buddhist temple. Don't worry I can't pronounce it either lol. 

For some reason, I just really love exploring temples. It’s a great free thing to do in Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City. They feel like magical places to me. This one has a torch on top of every building and on the front gate so for simplicity I'll call it the fire temple. 

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Connect with Richard A Gilpin

Assistance in organizing personalized spiritual retreats incorporating Buddhist practice, meditation, and nature immersion.

Spiritual Retreat Planning

Engage in creative writing and reflective exercises inspired by Buddhist philosophy to deepen your spiritual practice.

Buddhist Writing and Reflection Classes

Workshops designed to support healing and resilience for veterans through shared stories, mindfulness, and compassionate practice.

Combat Veteran Healing Workshops

Experience personalized meditation guidance rooted in Buddhist teachings to enhance mindfulness and inner peace. Tibetan style meditations with English accompaniment about once a month at Hui Lin Temple. Contact me to join or for more information.

Waking up to catch sunrise with the early morning yoga routine.

Guided Meditation Sessions

Insightful talks sharing personal experiences and historical context of the Vietnam War from a veteran's point of view. Most recent talk to students at Taiwan High School May 2025.

Vietnam War History and Perspective Talks

One-on-one coaching to integrate mindfulness practices into everyday routines for improved well-being and clarity.

Mindfulness in Daily Life Coaching

Additional Offerings by Richard A Gilpin

Journey of a Veteran Lama

Explore the unique life journey of Richard A Gilpin, a Vietnam Combat Veteran and Buddhist Lama from Portland, Oregon. This video shares insights from his personal history, Buddhist practice, and reflections through his writing blog. Experience a blend of spirituality and resilience.