This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for meditation. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. Through this we […]
The Foundation Program (FP) is a structured program designed for practitioners who wish to deepen their Dharma study and meditation practice. Through listening, contemplating, and engaging in meditations and group discussions, foundation program students can increase their wisdom, Dharma experience and develop meaningful spiritual relationships. We go deeper than in drop-in General Program classes because each class […]
The Foundation Program (FP) is a structured program designed for practitioners who wish to deepen their Dharma study and meditation practice. Through listening, contemplating, and engaging in meditations and group discussions, foundation program students can increase their wisdom, Dharma experience and develop meaningful spiritual relationships. We go deeper than in drop-in General Program classes because each class […]
Everyone experiences the pain associated with craving and attachment, and many people suffer from some type of addiction. Through exploring Buddha’s profound teachings and meditations we can learn how to overcome compulsive ways of thinking and acting that compel us to seek satisfaction from deceptive sources. Whether you struggle with food, intoxicants, social media, relationships, or any form of […]
When we face tough times, it's so easy to fall into negative emotions— sadness, fear, anger, even feeling powerless. We can learn and train in how to turn such difficult situations into opportunities for spiritual growth by applying spiritual wisdom to such problems. Transforming negative feelings, we can cultivate inner peace and then transform our […]
The path to inner and outer peace begins with finding inner peace within our own minds. Only then can we bring permanent happiness to others. We learn through meditation to love unconditionally; then with growing acceptance, understanding, and empathy we develop inner strength. By following the path of peace in our own lives, we bring positive change […]
We live in troubling times. It is often difficult to maintain a peaceful mind, when surrounded with disturbing, often heartbreaking news. We worry, feel anxious or angry. Buddha's teachings enable us to train in and generate compassion— a very strong mind that, when heartbroken, determines to help others who are suffering.. The result is that whatever […]
In Fall of 2023, thousands of people joined together in Spain for teachings on “The Eleven Reversals”. These “reversals” are clear signs that we are making progress in our spiritual training. Over the span of 4 months – March through June – we will explore these 11 “indications of having trained”, and how to move […]