Love is often confused with attachment. But whereas attachment gives rise to pain in our relationships, love only causes happiness. Sometimes, being in a relationship seems like our biggest problem. Sometimes not being in a relationship seems like our biggest problem. Actually, we are in relationship with others all the time. If we can take […]
Buddha's teachings on Karma explain the relationship between our mind, our actions and our experiences. With an understanding of karma, we become the artists of our own lives. We learn to view our present experiences in a constructive way, and we learn to create the experiences we wish for, and the world we wish to […]
This special chanted prayer practice, known as Lama Chopa in Tibetan, is done in our centers and temples all over the world on the 10th and 25th of every month. This puja is an opportunity to make many offerings from our heart and request inspiration and insight from our Spiritual Guide so that we can […]
This special chanted prayer practice, known as Lama Chopa in Tibetan, is done in our centers and temples all over the world on the 10th and 25th of every month. This puja is an opportunity to make many offerings from our heart and request inspiration and insight from our Spiritual Guide so that we can […]
Powa Ceremony is a beautiful and powerful ritual practice drawn from the Buddhist tantras which enables us to benefit the deceased by coming together as a group and making prayers and offerings on their behalf. Then, through the power of our compassionate intention, strong prayers, and concentration on the practice, we transfer the consciousness of […]
Buddha taught that sickness is an inevitable part of life. Having a physical or mental illness can cause us to feel limited in everything we do. Fortunately, Buddha also taught that through training the mind we can relieve all of our physical and mental suffering. Join us for meditations where we explore the healing of […]
Take a break from the busyness of daily life with this lunchtime meditation. Come and enjoy a guided meditation to help calm the mind, reduce stress, and give rise to an experience of inner peace and well-being. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
Join us as we meditate together on the first Lamrim meditation, the Preciousness of Our Human Life, which is the foundation for deep understanding and appreciation of all the remaining meditations on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Start your day aligned with peace by remembering how truly blessed we are to have a […]
Even children experience stressful lives. They are bombarded with pressures from school, television, video games and peers. Meditation classes give children the means to deal with the stresses of life and develop a peaceful state of mind. Some examples of class topics include dealing with conflict and frustration, learning to appreciate others, and learning how […]
A meaningful life is one of generosity, kindness, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom. We can be that person. Meditation is the tool that brings us to this ground. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
Join us for this inspiring series of guided meditations and practical advice from Buddha’s timeless teachings that will reveal how to become the positive and happy person we all wish to be. The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso provides practical advice on what lasting happiness is and how we can achieve it. By practicing the […]
The Bodhisattva's Confession of Moral Downfalls is a powerful practice that focuses on the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas to purify our mind of even the heaviest negativities. Prostrations can be done mentally or physically. WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7AM
This meditation and recitation practice is an extremely powerful method for purifying our mind and actions. Through purifying all the negative potentialities in our mind, we remove the causes of our future suffering and overcome all obstacles to a successful spiritual practice. We’ll come to experience the deep peace and joy that arises from a […]
Meditation can transform the way we think, and the way we view the modern world’s complex issues.
This monthly practice, known as Kangso in Tibetan, consists principally of prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. A Dharma Protector is an emanation of a Buddha or Bodhisattva whose main functions are to avert the inner and outer obstacles that prevent practitioners from attaining spiritual realizations, and to arrange all the necessary conditions for […]
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and a short meditation on Lamrim, the stages of the path to enlightenment.
Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, appeared in this world and gave teachings for people with different problems and capacities. In all, he gave 84,000 different types of teaching, or Dharma. To help us understand how to integrate these teachings into our daily life, the Buddhist Master Atisha wrote Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, also […]
Join us to learn this simple, but profound meditation on the nature of the mind. This subtle meditation has so many benefits! It’s one of the best ways to develop concentration, and gives us the opportunity to experience our potential for peace and freedom. Known in Kadampa Buddhism as Mahamudra, the union of bliss and […]
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and a short meditation on Lamrim, the stages of the path to enlightenment. EVERY THURSDAY 11AM-12PM
Within our hearts is the potential to experience the unlimited happiness and peace of an enlightened mind. Join us as we transform life’s ordinary moments to create a more meaningful life. Based on the new book How to Transform Your Life by modern-day meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, this class explores the advice and meditations found inside the […]
The New Meditation Handbook by modern-day meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso gives us a direct path to freeing our mind from all negative, non-virtuous states of mind (delusions) and replacing them with joy. Imagine living your life from a place of deep inner peace all the time, even in the midst of adversity? Imagine yourself possessing […]
Buddha taught that through training the mind, we can relieve all of our physical and mental suffering. Join us for meditations where we explore the healing of our body and mind and how we can purify our past hurts. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
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 extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas. This practice is open to those with Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments. FRIDAYS 6-8PM
Without first developing inner peace, world peace will remain impossible to achieve. We all have within us the potential for peace and happiness. Including a short teaching, guided meditation and inspiring prayers, this uplifting class is a powerful way to make a positive contribution to our world by developing a good heart and a peaceful […]
Introduction to Karma and Purification Practice During this retreat we’ll learn how to heal the past and create a meaningful future by engaging in the profound practice of purification. Through understanding Buddha’s teachings on karma and the four powers of purification, we can remove negative tendencies and obstacles at a very deep level within us. We can […]
A Beginner’s Meditation Class Learn what meditation is, what the benefits of meditation are, and how to engage in simple practices that you can take into your daily life. Establish healthy mental habits and tools for continuing your happiness training! This is a beginner meditation class. No pre-registration required. Everyone welcome!
The Wind Beneath Our Wings: The Four Great Preliminary Guides Wisdom and Compassion are the two wings which will carry us to full enlightenment, an experience of true freedom and deep happiness. With a clear, strong wind beneath our wings, we can move swiftly towards actualizing our highest potential. Join us to learn about and […]
Buddha taught that sickness is an inevitable part of life. Having a physical or mental illness can cause us to feel limited in everything we do. Fortunately, Buddha also taught that through training the mind we can relieve all of our physical and mental suffering. Join us for meditations where we explore the healing of […]
Take a break from the busyness of daily life with this lunchtime meditation. Come and enjoy a guided meditation to help calm the mind, reduce stress, and give rise to an experience of inner peace and well-being. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
Join us as we meditate together on the first Lamrim meditation, the Preciousness of Our Human Life, which is the foundation for deep understanding and appreciation of all the remaining meditations on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Start your day aligned with peace by remembering how truly blessed we are to have a […]
A meaningful life is one of generosity, kindness, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom. We can be that person. Meditation is the tool that brings us to this ground. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
Join us for this inspiring series of guided meditations and practical advice from Buddha’s timeless teachings that will reveal how to become the positive and happy person we all wish to be. The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso provides practical advice on what lasting happiness is and how we can achieve it. By practicing the […]
The Bodhisattva's Confession of Moral Downfalls is a powerful practice that focuses on the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas to purify our mind of even the heaviest negativities. Prostrations can be done mentally or physically. WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7AM
This meditation and recitation practice is an extremely powerful method for purifying our mind and actions. Through purifying all the negative potentialities in our mind, we remove the causes of our future suffering and overcome all obstacles to a successful spiritual practice. We’ll come to experience the deep peace and joy that arises from a […]
Meditation can transform the way we think, and the way we view the modern world’s complex issues.
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and a short meditation on Lamrim, the stages of the path to enlightenment. EVERY THURSDAY 11AM-12PM
Within our hearts is the potential to experience the unlimited happiness and peace of an enlightened mind. Join us as we transform life’s ordinary moments to create a more meaningful life. Based on the new book How to Transform Your Life by modern-day meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, this class explores the advice and meditations found inside the […]
The New Meditation Handbook by modern-day meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso gives us a direct path to freeing our mind from all negative, non-virtuous states of mind (delusions) and replacing them with joy. Imagine living your life from a place of deep inner peace all the time, even in the midst of adversity? Imagine yourself possessing […]
Buddha taught that through training the mind, we can relieve all of our physical and mental suffering. Join us for meditations where we explore the healing of our body and mind and how we can purify our past hurts. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
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 extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas. This practice is open to those with Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments. FRIDAYS 6-8PM
As high-stakes testing and other educational reforms continue to increase student stress, a growing number of schools are introducing meditation to their students. Educators have their own pressures and stressors, that can keep them from being at their best for their students, and for themselves. By developing a calm and peaceful mind, educators can overcome […]
This special chanted prayer practice, known as Lama Chopa in Tibetan, is done in our centers and temples all over the world on the 10th and 25th of every month. This puja is an opportunity to make many offerings from our heart and request inspiration and insight from our Spiritual Guide so that we can […]
The Wind Beneath Our Wings: The Four Great Preliminary Guides Wisdom and Compassion are the two wings which will carry us to full enlightenment, an experience of true freedom and deep happiness. With a clear, strong wind beneath our wings, we can move swiftly towards actualizing our highest potential. Join us to learn about and […]
Buddha taught that sickness is an inevitable part of life. Having a physical or mental illness can cause us to feel limited in everything we do. Fortunately, Buddha also taught that through training the mind we can relieve all of our physical and mental suffering. Join us for meditations where we explore the healing of […]
Take a break from the busyness of daily life with this lunchtime meditation. Come and enjoy a guided meditation to help calm the mind, reduce stress, and give rise to an experience of inner peace and well-being. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
Join us as we meditate together on the first Lamrim meditation, the Preciousness of Our Human Life, which is the foundation for deep understanding and appreciation of all the remaining meditations on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Start your day aligned with peace by remembering how truly blessed we are to have a […]
A meaningful life is one of generosity, kindness, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom. We can be that person. Meditation is the tool that brings us to this ground. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
The Bodhisattva's Confession of Moral Downfalls is a powerful practice that focuses on the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas to purify our mind of even the heaviest negativities. Prostrations can be done mentally or physically. WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7AM
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 […]
Meditation can transform the way we think, and the way we view the modern world’s complex issues.
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and a short meditation on Lamrim, the stages of the path to enlightenment.
Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, appeared in this world and gave teachings for people with different problems and capacities. In all, he gave 84,000 different types of teaching, or Dharma. To help us understand how to integrate these teachings into our daily life, the Buddhist Master Atisha wrote Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, also […]
Join us to learn this simple, but profound meditation on the nature of the mind. This subtle meditation has so many benefits! It’s one of the best ways to develop concentration, and gives us the opportunity to experience our potential for peace and freedom. Known in Kadampa Buddhism as Mahamudra, the union of bliss and […]
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and a short meditation on Lamrim, the stages of the path to enlightenment. EVERY THURSDAY 11AM-12PM
Within our hearts is the potential to experience the unlimited happiness and peace of an enlightened mind. Join us as we transform life’s ordinary moments to create a more meaningful life. Based on the new book How to Transform Your Life by modern-day meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, this class explores the advice and meditations found inside the […]
The New Meditation Handbook by modern-day meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso gives us a direct path to freeing our mind from all negative, non-virtuous states of mind (delusions) and replacing them with joy. Imagine living your life from a place of deep inner peace all the time, even in the midst of adversity? Imagine yourself possessing […]
Buddha taught that through training the mind, we can relieve all of our physical and mental suffering. Join us for meditations where we explore the healing of our body and mind and how we can purify our past hurts. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
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 extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas. This practice is open to those with Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments. FRIDAYS 6-8PM
The Wind Beneath Our Wings: The Four Great Preliminary Guides Wisdom and Compassion are the two wings which will carry us to full enlightenment, an experience of true freedom and deep happiness. With a clear, strong wind beneath our wings, we can move swiftly towards actualizing our highest potential. Join us to learn about and […]
Buddha taught that sickness is an inevitable part of life. Having a physical or mental illness can cause us to feel limited in everything we do. Fortunately, Buddha also taught that through training the mind we can relieve all of our physical and mental suffering. Join us for meditations where we explore the healing of […]
Take a break from the busyness of daily life with this lunchtime meditation. Come and enjoy a guided meditation to help calm the mind, reduce stress, and give rise to an experience of inner peace and well-being. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
Join us as we meditate together on the first Lamrim meditation, the Preciousness of Our Human Life, which is the foundation for deep understanding and appreciation of all the remaining meditations on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Start your day aligned with peace by remembering how truly blessed we are to have a […]
A meaningful life is one of generosity, kindness, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom. We can be that person. Meditation is the tool that brings us to this ground. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
Join us for this inspiring series of guided meditations and practical advice from Buddha’s timeless teachings that will reveal how to become the positive and happy person we all wish to be. The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso provides practical advice on what lasting happiness is and how we can achieve it. By practicing the […]
The Bodhisattva's Confession of Moral Downfalls is a powerful practice that focuses on the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas to purify our mind of even the heaviest negativities. Prostrations can be done mentally or physically. WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7AM
This meditation and recitation practice is an extremely powerful method for purifying our mind and actions. Through purifying all the negative potentialities in our mind, we remove the causes of our future suffering and overcome all obstacles to a successful spiritual practice. We’ll come to experience the deep peace and joy that arises from a […]
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 New Meditation Handbook by modern-day meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso gives us a direct path to freeing our mind from all negative, non-virtuous states of mind (delusions) and replacing them with joy. Imagine living your life from a place of deep inner peace all the time, even in the midst of adversity? Imagine yourself possessing […]
Buddha taught that through training the mind, we can relieve all of our physical and mental suffering. Join us for meditations where we explore the healing of our body and mind and how we can purify our past hurts. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
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 extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas. This practice is open to those with Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments. FRIDAYS 6-8PM
From a Buddhist perspective, we are all suffering from painful attachments and cravings that can manifest as addiction, depression, confusion, and powerlessness. The teachings of Buddha provide a clear and simple pathway to freedom from these negative states of mind.
This special chanted prayer practice, known as Lama Chopa in Tibetan, is done in our centers and temples all over the world on the 10th and 25th of every month. This puja is an opportunity to make many offerings from our heart and request inspiration and insight from our Spiritual Guide so that we can […]
The Wind Beneath Our Wings: The Four Great Preliminary Guides Wisdom and Compassion are the two wings which will carry us to full enlightenment, an experience of true freedom and deep happiness. With a clear, strong wind beneath our wings, we can move swiftly towards actualizing our highest potential. Join us to learn about and […]
Powa Ceremony is a beautiful and powerful ritual practice drawn from the Buddhist tantras which enables us to benefit the deceased by coming together as a group and making prayers and offerings on their behalf. Then, through the power of our compassionate intention, strong prayers, and concentration on the practice, we transfer the consciousness of […]
Buddha taught that sickness is an inevitable part of life. Having a physical or mental illness can cause us to feel limited in everything we do. Fortunately, Buddha also taught that through training the mind we can relieve all of our physical and mental suffering. Join us for meditations where we explore the healing of […]
Take a break from the busyness of daily life with this lunchtime meditation. Come and enjoy a guided meditation to help calm the mind, reduce stress, and give rise to an experience of inner peace and well-being. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
Join us as we meditate together on the first Lamrim meditation, the Preciousness of Our Human Life, which is the foundation for deep understanding and appreciation of all the remaining meditations on the stages of the path to enlightenment. Start your day aligned with peace by remembering how truly blessed we are to have a […]
A meaningful life is one of generosity, kindness, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom. We can be that person. Meditation is the tool that brings us to this ground. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
Join us for this inspiring series of guided meditations and practical advice from Buddha’s timeless teachings that will reveal how to become the positive and happy person we all wish to be. The New Meditation Handbook by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso provides practical advice on what lasting happiness is and how we can achieve it. By practicing the […]
The Bodhisattva's Confession of Moral Downfalls is a powerful practice that focuses on the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas to purify our mind of even the heaviest negativities. Prostrations can be done mentally or physically. WEDNESDAYS 6:30-7AM
This meditation and recitation practice is an extremely powerful method for purifying our mind and actions. Through purifying all the negative potentialities in our mind, we remove the causes of our future suffering and overcome all obstacles to a successful spiritual practice. We’ll come to experience the deep peace and joy that arises from a […]
Meditation can transform the way we think, and the way we view the modern world’s complex issues.
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and a short meditation on Lamrim, the stages of the path to enlightenment.
Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, appeared in this world and gave teachings for people with different problems and capacities. In all, he gave 84,000 different types of teaching, or Dharma. To help us understand how to integrate these teachings into our daily life, the Buddhist Master Atisha wrote Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, also […]
Join us to learn this simple, but profound meditation on the nature of the mind. This subtle meditation has so many benefits! It’s one of the best ways to develop concentration, and gives us the opportunity to experience our potential for peace and freedom. Known in Kadampa Buddhism as Mahamudra, the union of bliss and […]
Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, appeared in this world and gave teachings for people with different problems and capacities. In all, he gave 84,000 different types of teaching, or Dharma. To help us understand how to integrate these teachings into our daily life, the Buddhist Master Atisha wrote Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, also […]
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector and a short meditation on Lamrim, the stages of the path to enlightenment. EVERY THURSDAY 11AM-12PM
Within our hearts is the potential to experience the unlimited happiness and peace of an enlightened mind. Join us as we transform life’s ordinary moments to create a more meaningful life. Based on the new book How to Transform Your Life by modern-day meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, this class explores the advice and meditations found inside the […]
This monthly practice, known as Kangso in Tibetan, consists principally of prayers to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. A Dharma Protector is an emanation of a Buddha or Bodhisattva whose main functions are to avert the inner and outer obstacles that prevent practitioners from attaining spiritual realizations, and to arrange all the necessary conditions for […]
The New Meditation Handbook by modern-day meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso gives us a direct path to freeing our mind from all negative, non-virtuous states of mind (delusions) and replacing them with joy. Imagine living your life from a place of deep inner peace all the time, even in the midst of adversity? Imagine yourself possessing […]
Buddha taught that through training the mind, we can relieve all of our physical and mental suffering. Join us for meditations where we explore the healing of our body and mind and how we can purify our past hurts. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
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 extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas. This practice is open to those with Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments. FRIDAYS 6-8PM
From a Buddhist perspective, we are all suffering from painful attachments and cravings that can manifest as addiction, depression, confusion, and powerlessness. The teachings of Buddha provide a clear and simple pathway to freedom from these negative states of mind.
The middling self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas. This practice is open to those with Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments.