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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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
Meditation can transform the way we think, and the way we view the modern world’s complex issues.
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 […]
Meditation and Dharma conversation to attain a peaceful mind. Regular meditation practice is medicine for our mind and body. Create a peaceful and calm mind and have a similar experience in your world. Everyone is welcome. No previous meditation experience is required.
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 […]
Are you new to meditation? Have you been wanting to begin practicing, but don’t know where to start? Are you a veteran meditator, but are looking to take a basic refresher to recharge your own practice? By training in meditation, we create an inner space and clarity that enables us to control our mind, regardless […]
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 […]