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 […]
Explore meditations and new ways of thought to become fearless in the face of anxiety and to deal with negative emotions more confidently and effectively.
Buddha taught a systematic method of understanding the causes and solutions to the difficulties we encounter in our daily lives. This series will be based on the book, “How to Transform Your Life,” by Geshe Kelsang Gyato. Please join us as we explore and meditate on the true meaning of our human existence. Everyone is welcome! […]
Everyone has a deep & natural longing for “home” — a place of refuge and loving support, a safe and protected space where we can be at ease being ourselves. What does “home” mean to us? More and more, in these uncertain times, we may find ourselves asking – Is there any safe place to be? This […]
Everyone wants to feel happy and be free from suffering, but finding happiness can seem elusive. Buddhist teachings tell us that this is because we are confused about the true source of happiness. While we often look for it in external circumstances, real happiness can only be found by going deeper into ourselves. In this […]
Join us to examine our difficult daily situations and to learn tools to guide us towards positive solutions. This is a practical class where we have the opportunity to examine our problems together and to use the wisdom of Buddha’s teachings to progress on our spiritual journey. Drop-in Class- Open to all. Everyone Welcome! Teacher: […]
We may hope to increase our happiness, peace, tolerance or patience. Or we may wish to reduce our pain, frustration, worry or anger. We can learn to fulfill these wishes and thereby to transform our life by learning and following what Buddha described as six signs of progress in training our mind. Using these indicators, […]
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 […]
Allow the stress and pressure of your day to melt away during this hour-long Dharma teaching and guided meditation. Afterwards, you'll return to the activities of your daily life feeling refreshed and nourished from contemplating Buddha's practical wisdom and receiving encouragement from sangha friends. After class, join us for an experience of community and a […]
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 […]
Green Tara is a female Buddha, whose name means Rescuer. She is the embodiment of swift compassion. If we rely upon Tara sincerely and with strong faith, she will protect us from all obstacles and fulfill all our wishes.
Whenever we are prevented from fulfilling our wishes, forced into a situation we dislike, or have to put up with something we would rather avoid, our uncontrolled mind immediately feels unhappy. Since it is impossible to fulfill all our desires or to stop unwanted situations from arising, we need to find a different way of […]
Prayers and meditations that contain the essence of the self-generation practice of Vajrayogini – the female enlightened Buddha Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas. It is also a six-session yoga – a simple but powerful daily practice for maintaining all Tantric commitments for those who have […]
Experience love without pain through a deeper, enduring connection. Explore cultivating a wisdom-based love that transcends specific relationships, focusing instead on a joyful state of mind that can be maintained daily. Through guided meditations, insightful talks, and interactive discussions, learn how to nurture this "inner diamond" of love, promoting personal growth and harmony without conflict. […]
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 […]