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 […]
Foundation Program students who wish to get a head start on memorization for the new study season can join together at the Center to practice with each other. We'll begin with prayers, then partner up for Geshe-la's special memorization skills method, and make dedication prayers to conclude.
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 […]
Meditations For Relaxation When our mind is disturbed and distracted, our body becomes tense and our breathing halting and shallow. This is no way to live! Everyone can do simple meditations, every day, to help create a space in their mind that allows the body to relax. In this class we will learn and practice […]
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.
“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 […]
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 […]
Foundation Program students who wish to get a head start on memorization for the new study season can join together at the Center to practice with each other. We'll begin with prayers, then partner up for Geshe-la's special memorization skills method, and make dedication prayers to conclude.
Meditations For Relaxation When our mind is disturbed and distracted, our body becomes tense and our breathing halting and shallow. This is no way to live! Everyone can do simple meditations, every day, to help create a space in their mind that allows the body to relax. In this class we will learn and practice […]
“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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
Meditations For Relaxation When our mind is disturbed and distracted, our body becomes tense and our breathing halting and shallow. This is no way to live! Everyone can do simple meditations, every day, to help create a space in their mind that allows the body to relax. In this class we will learn and practice […]