This monthly practice 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 their practice. Dorje Shugden always […]
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.
Each week you will be guided in exploring practical and easy ways to integrate Buddha’s teachings into busy, modern life in ways that are relevant and inspiring! These ancient teachings are highly effective methods for reducing negative states of mind and discovering a sustainable source of contentment and peace from deep within. There will be time […]
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
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 […]
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
Decompress From Stress How Meditation Can Open Up Space in Your Mind, Your Body and Your Life! When we are stressed, it seems we are living in a world filled with demands we can’t meet. We are agitated and our mind and body are filled with tension. Sometimes it feels like we might burst! How […]