“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Class Fee $10 - Overcoming Anxiety Everyone from time to time experiences anxiety. It's a feeling in the mind - no more, no less - but sometimes it's so strong it can affect our physical well being. Instead of letting anxiety call the shots, what if we reverse-engineer it by simply stopping the thoughts […]
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. […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Class Fee $10 - Overcoming Anxiety Everyone from time to time experiences anxiety. It's a feeling in the mind - no more, no less - but sometimes it's so strong it can affect our physical well being. Instead of letting anxiety call the shots, what if we reverse-engineer it by simply stopping the thoughts […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Class Fee $10 - The Emptiness of the “I†What if the “I†we cherish and spend so much time and energy protecting is nothing more than an idea? In this series of meditation classes we will learn a traditional Buddhist meditation on the emptiness of the I. Far from being a mere intellectual exercise, […]
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 […]
This special fasting and purification practice is traditionally done by Kadampa Centers worldwide, beginning on April 14 and concluding on Buddha’s Enlightenment day, which we celebrate on April 15. Thousand-Armed (eleven-faced) Avalokiteshvara – “Mahakaruna†– is the nature of our Guru’s great compassion. Making exquisite offerings, praises, and prostrations to Avalokiteshvara, we accumulate huge […]
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 […]
Class Fee $10 - The Emptiness of the “I†What if the “I†we cherish and spend so much time and energy protecting is nothing more than an idea? In this series of meditation classes we will learn a traditional Buddhist meditation on the emptiness of the I. Far from being a mere intellectual exercise, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Please check the website later for updates! This class offers a beautiful place to gather. We will explore our inner-peace and happiness, and investigate the loving kindness of Buddhism through guided meditation, stories and crafts. Approximate ages are from 5-12, but all are welcome! An adult must be present. […]
“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 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 […]
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 […]
Class Fee $10 - The Emptiness of the “I†What if the “I†we cherish and spend so much time and energy protecting is nothing more than an idea? In this series of meditation classes we will learn a traditional Buddhist meditation on the emptiness of the I. Far from being a mere intellectual exercise, […]
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. […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Class Fee $10 - The Emptiness of the “I†What if the “I†we cherish and spend so much time and energy protecting is nothing more than an idea? In this series of meditation classes we will learn a traditional Buddhist meditation on the emptiness of the I. Far from being a mere intellectual exercise, […]
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 […]