Thursday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
2021-01-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-01-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-01-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-01-28 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Taking Refuge in Impermanence

We look to our enjoyments, our relationships, and our livelihoods for security. But what happens when these things change, or disappear altogether?

When we accept and embrace change and decay as the way of the world, we loosen our tight grasping at the things we think we need to be happy — not just understanding Buddha’s teachings on impermanence intellectually, but actually taking refuge in them.

Each class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone.

Please arrive five minutes early to settle.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85226687739
Meeting ID: 852 2668 7739

24-Hr Tara Prayers (final session)
2021-01-08 14:00 - 15:30
Worldwide puja joined by many from around the world to pray for the welfare of the world.
This calendar listing is for the sixth session of six.
Six sessions over 24 hours on the 8th day of each month, with first session starting at 00:00 UK time; on Pacific time, the first session of six begins on the 7th at 6pm.
This puja is currently streamed online at: https://kadampa.org/liberation-from-sorrow

Hundreds of Deities Day Retreat
2021-01-09 10:30 - 17:30
This guided retreat in four sessions is open to Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners and anyone who has a sincere wish to receive the HYT empowerment in 2021.
Session 1 10:30 -11:30 am
Session 2 12:00-1:00 pm
Session 3 3:00-4:00 pm
Session 4 4:30-5:30 pm

Join Zoom retreat:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88401540998
Meeting ID: 884 0154 0998

Fees: You can donate HERE.
$20 for whole retreat.
Free for monthly members.

Quick Path w/ Offerings
2021-01-10 17:00 - 19:30
Celebrating Vajrayogini Day

*Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners only, please.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84948252948
Meeting ID: 849 4825 2948

Guided Lamrim Meditation via Zoom
2021-01-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-02-01 18:00 - 19:00
21 Meditations to Transform Your Life

In these ZOOM 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.
Please arrive five minutes early to settle.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86832404786
Meeting ID: 868 3240 4786

Suggested donation is $10, and you can donate HERE.

Quick Path to Great Bliss
2021-01-12 07:30 - 09:00, 2021-01-19 07:30 - 09:00, 2021-01-26 07:30 - 09:00, 2021-02-02 07:30 - 09:00
*Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners only, please.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84948252948
Meeting ID: 849 4825 2948

Wednesday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
2021-01-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-01-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-01-27 18:30 - 19:30
Overcoming Our Own Discouragement

How to uplift our mind and develop new confidence

The past year has been a challenge. With so many unexpected events and unwanted changes to our lives, it’s easy for us to feel discouraged, disappointed, and angry.

Buddha’s teachings explain the painful feelings of discouragement, disappointment, and anger and how to develop a new mental environment of confidence and contentment. In this series we will explore meditations on how to uplift our own mind, and how to practically and skillfully navigate through our life with confidence and meaning.

Each class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone.
Please arrive five minutes early to settle.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84060006948
Meeting ID: 840 6000 6948

Refuge Retreat
2021-01-16 10:30 - 18:30, 2021-01-17 10:30 - 18:30, 2021-01-18 10:30 - 18:30
Retreat is a time to withdraw our attention from the world and place it on meaningful meditation objects. This online retreat will be guided on Saturday and Sunday by our Resident Teacher, Kadam Keli Vaughan. Monday’s online sessions will be self-guided.
The meaningful meditation object of this retreat is our own mind turning towards the Three Jewels for protection from inner and outer dangers. This mind is called Refuge, and it is the door through which we enter Buddhism. ‘Refuge’ means protection.

The preparatory prayers for this retreat will be Essence of Good Fortune, which you can purchase for download (ebooklet) HERE. You may also purchase a copy from our center’s bookstore for “curbside” pick-up. Call us at (805) 563-6000.

Retreat Schedule:
Session 1 10:30-11:45am
Session 2 1:45-3:00pm
Session 3 3:30-4:45pm
Session 4 5:15 Heart Jewel Prayers

Join Zoom retreat:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88401540998
Meeting ID: 884 0154 0998

Fees: You can donate HERE.

$5 for each session.
$25 for whole retreat.
Free for monthly members.

Introduction to Concentration Retreat
2021-01-22 18:30 - 20:00
In this introduction to the practice of meditation retreat Kadam Keli Vaughan will review

setting a correct motivation for retreat
how to skillfully set retreat boundaries
explain the levels of concentration we can accomplish through continual familiarity with one meditation object

During the silent retreat that follows on Saturday and Sunday, the center will host the retreat on Zoom for meditators who wish to deepen their practice of concentration in four sessions. Silence will be observed during retreat.
Each session will begin with the preparatory practices of prayers, up to visualizing receiving blessings from Buddha Shakyamuni and all the Enlightened Beings.
The remainder of the session will be in silence with no concluding prayers. Timed chimes will alert participants to each session’s end.
GUIDELINES FOR THIS 2-DAY RETREAT

Please come to your meditation space prepared with your meditation object. When training in developing concentration we practice meditating on the same object in all sessions. Examples of meditation objects: Equanimity, Death and Impermanence, Renunciation, Compassion, Taking, Giving, Emptiness of the Body, the form of Buddha Shakyamuni
Please arrive early so you can settle and start prayers on time.
Once the session begins, please be prepared not to leave your cushion or chair. This determination will support your practice.

Join Zoom Retreat Intro:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88401540998
Meeting ID: 884 0154 0998

Weekend Retreat Schedule:
Saturday
Session 1 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Session 2 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Session 3 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Session 4 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Sunday
Session 5 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Session 6 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Fees: You can donate HERE.
$5 for each session.
$10 for Introduction on Friday night.
$25 for whole retreat.
Free for monthly members.

Silent Concentration Retreat
2021-01-23 10:30 - 17:30
The center will host a retreat on Zoom for meditators who wish to deepen their practice of concentration in four sessions. Silence will be observed during retreat.
Each session will begin with the preparatory practices of prayers, up to visualizing receiving blessings from Buddha Shakyamuni and all the Enlightened Beings.
The remainder of the session will be in silence with no concluding prayers. Timed chimes will alert participants to each session’s end.
GUIDELINES

Please come to your meditation space prepared with your meditation object. When training in developing concentration we practice meditating on the same object in all sessions. Examples of meditation objects: Equanimity, Death and Impermanence, Renunciation, Compassion, Taking, Giving, Emptiness of the Body, the form of Buddha Shakyamuni
Please arrive early so you can start prayers on time.
Once the session starts, please be prepared not to leave your cushion or chair. This determination will support your practice.

Join Zoom Retreat:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88401540998
Meeting ID: 884 0154 0998

SCHEDULE
Saturday:
Session 1 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Session 2 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Session 3 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Session 4 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Sunday:
Session 5 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Session 6 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Fees: You can donate HERE.
$5 for each session.
$25 for whole retreat.
Free for monthly members.

Meditation for World Peace via Zoom
2021-01-24 10:30 - 11:45, 2021-01-31 10:30 - 11:45
“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. Everyone is welcome – you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend.
Class is $10, payable through our Donate page.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/98408612855

Meeting ID: 984 0861 2855

Each class consists of a guided breathing meditation, a short teaching on the practice of wisdom and compassion, and prayers (in English) to the Buddha of Compassion. Prayer booklets and downloaded e-prayer booklets can be purchased HERE.

Silent Concentration Retreat
2021-01-24 15:00 - 17:30
The center will host a retreat on Zoom for meditators who wish to deepen their practice of concentration in four sessions. Silence will be observed during retreat.
Each session will begin with the preparatory practices of prayers, up to visualizing receiving blessings from Buddha Shakyamuni and all the Enlightened Beings.
The remainder of the session will be in silence with no concluding prayers. Timed chimes will alert participants to each session’s end.
Join Zoom retreat:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88401540998
Meeting ID: 884 0154 0998

SCHEDULE
Saturday:
Session 1 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Session 2 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Session 3 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Session 4 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Sunday:
Session 5 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Session 6 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
GUIDELINES

Please come to your meditation space prepared with your meditation object. When training in developing concentration we practice meditating on the same object in all sessions. Examples of meditation objects: Equanimity, Death and Impermanence, Renunciation, Compassion, Taking, Giving, Emptiness of the Body, the form of Buddha Shakyamuni
Please arrive early so you can start prayers on time.
Once the session starts, please be prepared not to leave your cushion or chair. This determination will support your practice.

Fees: You can donate HERE.
$5 for each session.
$25 for whole retreat.
Free for monthly members.

Quick Path w/ Offerings
2021-01-25 10:30 - 13:00
Celebrating Heruka Day

*Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners only, please.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84948252948
Meeting ID: 849 4825 2948

Long Protector Puja
2021-01-29 17:00 - 20:30
This extensive sadhanaâ€”ritual prayers for spiritual attainmentsâ€”is called â€œKangsoâ€ in Tibetan, which means â€œFulfilling and Restoring Ritual.â€
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 to rely on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden, regarding him as inseparable from our Spiritual Guide and Buddha.
All chanted prayers are free, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/871476190
Meeting ID: 871 476 190

Powa Prayers
2021-01-31 14:30 - 15:15
Through practicing transference of consciousness â€” known as â€˜powaâ€™ â€” 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 practitioners or individually on behalf of one or more deceased persons, or countless deceased beings. By engaging in this practice we also create a great collection of virtue, which will also lead us into the pathway to a Buddhaâ€™s Pure Land.
All chanted prayers are free â€“ please email us for a zoom invite.

Foundation Program via Zoom
2021-02-02 18:30 - 20:30
We are studying Universal Compassion, living Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s commentary to the Lojong text Training the Mind in Seven Points by Geshe Chekhawa. Taken as personal advice, we can contemplate each instruction, allowing the meaning to guide us to very precise meditation objects which improve our ability to maintain a stable experience of peace in our own mind.
Through systematic study and meditation on this program we can deepen our understanding and insight of Buddha’s teachings, gain confidence in our meditation practice, and transform our lives by transforming our own mind. By learning to understand our own experiences of difficulty, problems, and suffering, we will be better able to support to those around us, and impact their lives in a more positive, meaningful way.
This study program requires enrollment, with a commitment to attend scheduled classes. Classes meet on most Tuesday nights and some Friday nights. Please click here to see Winter/Spring 2021 schedule.
Please speak with our center Admin Director, Teresa Kuntz, or Resident Teacher, Kadam Keli Vaughan for information about enrollment. (805) 563-6000

Wednesday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
2021-02-03 18:30 - 19:30
Healthy Boundaries, Happy Life (Following Advice from Atisha’s Heart)

Boundaries of Body, Speech, and Mind

When we were put in a playpen as a baby, the boundaries of the pen protected us from harm. Now that we are loose in the wide world, cultivating mindfulness of our actions of body, speech, and mind is our protection. This series of meditation classes will intersect personal, modern circumstances with Buddhist common sense to develop healthy boundaries for a happy life.

Each class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone.
Please arrive a few minutes early to settle.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84060006948
Meeting ID: 840 6000 6948

Thursday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
2021-02-04 18:30 - 19:30
Time Is Running: Sorting Out Our Spiritual Priorities

Meditations for Everyone

Death is certain; the time of death is uncertain. Sometimes young, healthy people die before their parents. This tells us that we have to make up our spiritual mind now – to set spiritual goals, to make spiritual progress now. Our conditions right now are perfect for improving our human nature and the capacity of our mind by contemplating and meditating on Buddhadharma. Developing our spiritual life is the basis for our happiness now and in the future.

Each class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone.
Please arrive a few minutes early to settle.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85226687739
Meeting ID: 852 2668 7739
