“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. […]
Buddhist meditation, stories, and crafts. Mondays from 3:15-4:15 May 8th - June 5th Each week will include a guided meditation, a discussion, and an art project. In this series we will look at the life and deeds of Buddha, we will create our own books on the subject, and conclude with a party and a play. […]
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 or broken commitments we may have incurred, and […]
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 […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
Disarming Our Own Hatred: Meditations on Compassion Other living beings are not our problem; our own dislike of them is our real problem. Because the “I” we cherish and spend so much time and energy protecting is nothing more than an idea, we can begin to understand that “others” are also an idea. In […]
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.
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja, meaning “offeringâ€, or as sadhana, which means “method for receiving attainmentsâ€. Using ancient prayers translated into English, we receive the blessings, protection and guidance of the holy beings. […]
Buddhist meditation, stories, and crafts. Mondays from 3:15-4:15 May 8th - June 5th Each week will include a guided meditation, a discussion, and an art project. In this series we will look at the life and deeds of Buddha, we will create our own books on the subject, and conclude with a party and a play. […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
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 and clarified by the great Tibetan Buddhist Master Je Tsongkhapa. Lamrim condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha into a practice that […]
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 […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
Disarming Our Own Hatred: Meditations on Compassion Other living beings are not our problem; our own dislike of them is our real problem. Because the “I” we cherish and spend so much time and energy protecting is nothing more than an idea, we can begin to understand that “others” are also an idea. In […]
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.
Join us In Person. Tonight's special class is on Emptiness in Sutra and Tantra. If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. […]
If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja, meaning “offeringâ€, or as sadhana, which means “method for receiving attainmentsâ€. Using ancient prayers translated into English, we receive the blessings, protection and guidance of the holy beings. […]
Everyone is welcome to join us for this beautiful prayer practice. Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying […]
“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. […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
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 and clarified by the great Tibetan Buddhist Master Je Tsongkhapa. Lamrim condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha into a practice that […]
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 […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
Meditations For A Peaceful Life Sometimes life looks like family friction. Sometimes it looks like trying to escape loneliness. Sometimes our craving for people and things takes over. Whether we are dealing with life's challenges positively or negatively depends on how swiftly we are able to manifest peace in our own mind. This is one […]
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.
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
By relying upon this practice, we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja, meaning “offeringâ€, or as sadhana, meaning “method for receiving attainmentsâ€. Using prayers translated […]
“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. […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
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 and clarified by the great Tibetan Buddhist Master Je Tsongkhapa. Lamrim condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha into a practice that […]
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 and clarified by the great Tibetan Buddhist Master Je Tsongkhapa. Lamrim condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha into a practice that […]
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 […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
Meditations For A Peaceful Life Sometimes life looks like family friction. Sometimes it looks like trying to escape loneliness. Sometimes our craving for people and things takes over. Whether we are dealing with life's challenges positively or negatively depends on how swiftly we are able to manifest peace in our own mind. This is one […]
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.
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
By relying upon this practice, we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja, meaning “offeringâ€, or as sadhana, meaning “method for receiving attainmentsâ€. Using prayers in […]
Everyone is welcome to join us for this beautiful prayer practice. Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
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 and clarified by the great Tibetan Buddhist Master Je Tsongkhapa. Lamrim condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha into a practice that […]
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 […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us In Person If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas, meaning “offering”; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas, meaning “methods for receiving attainments”. Our prayers are in English. We request the blessings, protection […]
Meditations For A Peaceful Life Sometimes life looks like family friction. Sometimes it looks like trying to escape loneliness. Sometimes our craving for people and things takes over. Whether we are dealing with life's challenges positively or negatively depends on how swiftly we are able to manifest peace in our own mind. This is one […]
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.
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 or broken commitments we may have incurred, […]
If you enjoy meditating with others, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja, meaning “offeringâ€, or as sadhana, which means “method for receiving attainmentsâ€. Using ancient prayers in English, we receive the blessings, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We […]