“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.” ~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche Prayer and meditation are neither small nor passive actions. Rather, they are a force for change in our shared world. Join us to bring peace to our world through the action of meditation, and dedicating our prayers for world peace. […]
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1 event,Transform Your Life In these meditation classes we will familiarize ourselves with the minds of Lamrim. Lamrim is a special set of meditations presented by the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha that condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni into a practice that modern people can use in their daily life. […] |
3 events,Tuesdays Simply Breathe Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. During these half hour sessions we are guided through a simple guided breathing meditation. This type of meditation is perfect for beginners and advanced meditators. By focusing on the breath all our worries, distractions, and obsessive ways of thinking […]
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We are studying How to Understand the Mind by living Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This book offers us deep insight into our mind, and shows us how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in everyday experience to improve our lives. Through systematic study and meditation on this program […] |
2 events,Wednesdays Stress Relief Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. Let go of your stress and concerns, unwind, and enjoy a place of peace in the middle of your work week. In our busy lives, we need to nourish our mind as well as our bodies. Come enjoy a […]
$5
How to Deal with Difficult People The great Buddhist Yogi Shantideva presented inspirational teachings on how to deal with difficult people using the practice of Exchanging Self with Others. These are priceless wisdom meditations for enjoying a happy life with others. Instead of only thinking about our own happiness we can train in meditation […]
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2 events,Thursdays A Joyful Path Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. Joy is a state of mind. In these lunchtime meditations we will hear about different Buddhist views that cultivate joyful minds. These Introductory meditations are based on Lamrim, the backbone of Kadampa Buddhism.
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Developing Great Compassion This series will present meditations that help us cultivate a genuine feeling of closeness to others. When we contemplate and meditate on the reasons that prove that everyone is a worthy object of our love and compassion, we are training in developing "Great", or "Universal" Compassion. Relying upon the insights of Buddha's […]
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1 event,*Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners only, please. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84468406969 Meeting ID: 844 6840 6969 |
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3 events,Worldwide puja joined by many from around the world to pray for the welfare of the world. This puja is currently streamed online at: https://kadampa.org/liberation-from-sorrow “Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.” ~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche Prayer and meditation are neither small nor passive actions. Rather, they are a force for change in our shared world. Join us to bring peace to our world through the action of meditation, and dedicating our prayers for world peace. […]
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Please join us in person at our location in Downtown Santa Barbara as we make Liberation from Sorrow prayers for the benefit of all the living beings in the world. Prayer booklets in English are available for use during the practice. Everyone welcome. |
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3 events,Tuesdays Simply Breathe Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. During these half hour sessions we are guided through a simple guided breathing meditation. This type of meditation is perfect for beginners and advanced meditators. By focusing on the breath all our worries, distractions, and obsessive ways of thinking […]
$5
We are studying How to Understand the Mind by living Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This book offers us deep insight into our mind, and shows us how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in everyday experience to improve our lives. Through systematic study and meditation on this program […] |
2 events,Wednesdays Stress Relief Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. Let go of your stress and concerns, unwind, and enjoy a place of peace in the middle of your work week. In our busy lives, we need to nourish our mind as well as our bodies. Come enjoy a […]
$5
How to Deal with Difficult People The great Buddhist Yogi Shantideva presented inspirational teachings on how to deal with difficult people using the practice of Exchanging Self with Others. These are priceless wisdom meditations for enjoying a happy life with others. Instead of only thinking about our own happiness we can train in meditation […]
$10
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2 events,Thursdays A Joyful Path Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. Joy is a state of mind. In these lunchtime meditations we will hear about different Buddhist views that cultivate joyful minds. These Introductory meditations are based on Lamrim, the backbone of Kadampa Buddhism.
$5
Developing Great Compassion This series will present meditations that help us cultivate a genuine feeling of closeness to others. When we contemplate and meditate on the reasons that prove that everyone is a worthy object of our love and compassion, we are training in developing "Great", or "Universal" Compassion. Relying upon the insights of Buddha's […]
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1 event,*Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners only, please. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84468406969 Meeting ID: 844 6840 6969 |
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Success in study and meditation depends upon creating the right inner conditions, specifically receiving inspiring blessings, purifying negative karma, and accumulating meritorious energy. We achieve these through supporting practices such as relying upon a qualified Spiritual Guide, making offerings, and reciting prayers. In this afternoon workshop, we will learn how to create a space […]
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1 event,“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.” ~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche Prayer and meditation are neither small nor passive actions. Rather, they are a force for change in our shared world. Join us to bring peace to our world through the action of meditation, and dedicating our prayers for world peace. […] |
1 event,Transform Your Life In these meditation classes we will familiarize ourselves with the minds of Lamrim. Lamrim is a special set of meditations presented by the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha that condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni into a practice that modern people can use in their daily life. […] |
3 events,Tuesdays Simply Breathe Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. During these half hour sessions we are guided through a simple guided breathing meditation. This type of meditation is perfect for beginners and advanced meditators. By focusing on the breath all our worries, distractions, and obsessive ways of thinking […]
$5
We are studying How to Understand the Mind by living Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This book offers us deep insight into our mind, and shows us how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in everyday experience to improve our lives. Through systematic study and meditation on this program […] |
2 events,Wednesdays Stress Relief Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. Let go of your stress and concerns, unwind, and enjoy a place of peace in the middle of your work week. In our busy lives, we need to nourish our mind as well as our bodies. Come enjoy a […]
$5
How to Deal with Difficult People The great Buddhist Yogi Shantideva presented inspirational teachings on how to deal with difficult people using the practice of Exchanging Self with Others. These are priceless wisdom meditations for enjoying a happy life with others. Instead of only thinking about our own happiness we can train in meditation […]
$10
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2 events,Thursdays A Joyful Path Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. Joy is a state of mind. In these lunchtime meditations we will hear about different Buddhist views that cultivate joyful minds. These Introductory meditations are based on Lamrim, the backbone of Kadampa Buddhism.
$5
Developing Great Compassion This series will present meditations that help us cultivate a genuine feeling of closeness to others. When we contemplate and meditate on the reasons that prove that everyone is a worthy object of our love and compassion, we are training in developing "Great", or "Universal" Compassion. Relying upon the insights of Buddha's […]
$10
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1 event,*Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners only, please. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84468406969 Meeting ID: 844 6840 6969 |
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2 events,“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.” ~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche Prayer and meditation are neither small nor passive actions. Rather, they are a force for change in our shared world. Join us to bring peace to our world through the action of meditation, and dedicating our prayers for world peace. […]
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Join us In Person or On Zoom. Through practicing transference of consciousness — known as ‘powa’ — with faith, compassion, and concentration we can transfer the consciousness of those recently deceased to a higher rebirth or to the Pure Land of a Buddha. The Powa Ceremony can be done either by a group of […] |
1 event,Transform Your Life In these meditation classes we will familiarize ourselves with the minds of Lamrim. Lamrim is a special set of meditations presented by the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha that condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni into a practice that modern people can use in their daily life. […] |
3 events,Tuesdays Simply Breathe Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. During these half hour sessions we are guided through a simple guided breathing meditation. This type of meditation is perfect for beginners and advanced meditators. By focusing on the breath all our worries, distractions, and obsessive ways of thinking […]
$5
We are studying How to Understand the Mind by living Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This book offers us deep insight into our mind, and shows us how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in everyday experience to improve our lives. Through systematic study and meditation on this program […] |
3 events,Wednesdays Stress Relief Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. Let go of your stress and concerns, unwind, and enjoy a place of peace in the middle of your work week. In our busy lives, we need to nourish our mind as well as our bodies. Come enjoy a […]
$5
How to Deal with Difficult People The great Buddhist Yogi Shantideva presented inspirational teachings on how to deal with difficult people using the practice of Exchanging Self with Others. These are priceless wisdom meditations for enjoying a happy life with others. Instead of only thinking about our own happiness we can train in meditation […]
$10
The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving The material development of our society has not led to an increase in human happiness. This indicates that human happiness does not come from material development. Simple enough. In fact, it might be said that dangers and unhappiness are increasing. Material development is not enough -- everyone […]
$10
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3 events,Thursdays A Joyful Path Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. Joy is a state of mind. In these lunchtime meditations we will hear about different Buddhist views that cultivate joyful minds. These Introductory meditations are based on Lamrim, the backbone of Kadampa Buddhism.
$5
Developing Great Compassion This series will present meditations that help us cultivate a genuine feeling of closeness to others. When we contemplate and meditate on the reasons that prove that everyone is a worthy object of our love and compassion, we are training in developing "Great", or "Universal" Compassion. Relying upon the insights of Buddha's […]
$10
The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving The material development of our society has not led to an increase in human happiness. This indicates that human happiness does not come from material development. Simple enough. In fact, it might be said that dangers and unhappiness are increasing. Material development is not enough -- everyone […]
$10
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1 event,*Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners only, please. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84468406969 Meeting ID: 844 6840 6969 |
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3 events,“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.” ~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche Prayer and meditation are neither small nor passive actions. Rather, they are a force for change in our shared world. Join us to bring peace to our world through the action of meditation, and dedicating our prayers for world peace. […] “Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.” ~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche Prayer and meditation are neither small nor passive actions. Rather, they are a force for change in our shared world. Join us to bring peace to our world through the action of meditation, and dedicating our prayers for world peace. […]
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Hosted online by Dharmachakra Center in Palm Springs This extensive sadhana—ritual prayers for spiritual attainments—is called “Kangso†in Tibetan, which means “Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual.†Usually performed once a month in Dharma Centers in our tradition, it is used for fulfilling our heart commitment to practice Lamrim, Lojong, and Mahamudra, for restoring any degenerate […] |
1 event,Transform Your Life In these meditation classes we will familiarize ourselves with the minds of Lamrim. Lamrim is a special set of meditations presented by the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha that condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni into a practice that modern people can use in their daily life. […] |
3 events,Tuesdays Simply Breathe Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. During these half hour sessions we are guided through a simple guided breathing meditation. This type of meditation is perfect for beginners and advanced meditators. By focusing on the breath all our worries, distractions, and obsessive ways of thinking […]
$5
We are studying How to Understand the Mind by living Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This book offers us deep insight into our mind, and shows us how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in everyday experience to improve our lives. Through systematic study and meditation on this program […] |
2 events,Wednesdays Stress Relief Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. Let go of your stress and concerns, unwind, and enjoy a place of peace in the middle of your work week. In our busy lives, we need to nourish our mind as well as our bodies. Come enjoy a […]
$5
The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving The material development of our society has not led to an increase in human happiness. This indicates that human happiness does not come from material development. Simple enough. In fact, it might be said that dangers and unhappiness are increasing. Material development is not enough -- everyone […]
$10
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2 events,Thursdays A Joyful Path Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. Joy is a state of mind. In these lunchtime meditations we will hear about different Buddhist views that cultivate joyful minds. These Introductory meditations are based on Lamrim, the backbone of Kadampa Buddhism.
$5
The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving The material development of our society has not led to an increase in human happiness. This indicates that human happiness does not come from material development. Simple enough. In fact, it might be said that dangers and unhappiness are increasing. Material development is not enough -- everyone […]
$10
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1 event,*Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners only, please. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84468406969 Meeting ID: 844 6840 6969 |
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This retreat is free of charge, in celebration of Venerable Geshe-la’s birthday. This retreat is particularly suitable for Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners and anyone who has a sincere wish to receive the HYT empowerment. Join us LIVE or via zoom. Session 1 9:00 - 10:30 am Session 2 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Session 3 […] |