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. […]
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 practitioners or individually on behalf of one […]
Meditations to 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. Please […]
“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. […]
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 […]
Meditations to 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. Please […]
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 […]
Buddhist Meditations for Everyone: The Year of the Bodhisattva What can I do about the problems of the world? How can I respond to the pain and suffering in my heart, and that I see all around me? At a time where the uncertainty and chaos of life can feel overwhelming, the world […]
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.
Gazing into the Mirror of Dharma: An Introduction to Contemplation and Meditation Buddha Shakyamuni presented teachings on what minds to practice if we want to be happy, and what minds to abandon to be free from suffering. These teachings are known as Dharma. In these 75-minute classes we will learn to practice meditation in […]