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*NEW*: Overview of the Buddhist Path
The Lam Rim Chenmo is perhaps the world’s greatest “outline” of Buddhist philosophy and practice. Written by Je Tsongkhapa (1357-1419), this brilliant text describes the entire path to enlightenment, with clarity and conciseness that revolutionized the way students learn Buddhism. Our resident teacher Geshe Konchog Kyab presents highlights from this important and inspirational text, with a focus on the chapters discussing wisdom and emptiness.
This ongoing class is open to all levels!
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Sundays at 11:00am |
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Geshe Konchog Kyab |
| Suggested Donation: |
$10 (free for members) |
Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
The great Indian yogi and scholar Shantideva composed his 'Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life' in the 8th Century AD. It continues to be one of the most enduring and inspiring spiritual texts in the world. Beautifully written, amazingly modern, and always practical--this course examines Shantideva's seminal text in its fullest dimension. Geshe Konchog Kyab spent years studying and memorizing The Guide at his monastery in India, and now shares his commentary, focused especially on the chapters pertaining to emptiness and the philosophical tenets of Buddhism.
This ongoing class is suggested for intermediate and advanced level students!
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Mondays at 7:00pm |
| Instructor: |
Geshe Konchog Kyab |
| Suggested Donation: |
$10 (free for members) |
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Buddhism For Beginners
Are you curious about what Buddhism is all about, or have you decided to begin a practice, but you don’t know where to start?
This class offers:
- Basic Buddhist philosophy
- Instructions for beginning and developing a Buddhist practice
- The meaning of rituals
- The meaning of mantras and vows
- Meditation instruction and practice
- An opportunity to ask questions
This class is open to all levels!
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Thursdays at 7:00pm |
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Geshe Konchog Kyab |
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$10 (free for members) |
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Introduction to Meditation
The path to happiness, compassion, and enlightenment begins with proper meditation practice. Meditation will have a profound impact on your mental, emotional, and physical health. Learn authentic meditation techniques from a fully qualified Lama, and then practice together in an enjoyable group setting. All levels, backgrounds, and faiths are welcome! This is one of our most popular classes, especially for new students.
This ongoing class is open to all levels!
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Tara Puja
Tara is a female Action Buddha and the Mother of Wisdom and Long Life. She is invoked to remove the obstacles in times of personal difficulties, family and business problems, and when there is need for quick wisdom action, realizations and success for projects. This beautiful Puja ceremony is lead by Geshe la, and involves mantra and prayer recitation. Students may bring an offering of flowers, food, or donation for the teacher.
This ceremony is open to everyone!
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Medicine Buddha Puja
The Healing Buddha has promised to help all those who are sick and dying, or experience obstacles in their virtuous activities. He is depicted holding a bowl containing the five kinds of medicines. The Puja helps to clear and avert obstacles due to sickness and disease, and to bring success in all activities, dharma and worldly. At the time of death the blessings from Medicine Buddha prevent one from falling into the lower states of rebirth. Those already in a lower state of rebirth will be quickly liberated and will take rebirth in a precious human body. Students may bring an offering of flowers, food, or donation for the teacher.
This ceremony is open to everyone!
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Lama Choepa Tsog
"Tsog" Offering or "Guru Puja" is a ceremony that involves making offerings of food and drinks to the Buddhas in conjunction with prayers. It is an excellent method for accumulating merit, purifying negativity and receiving blessings. Students may bring offerings of your favorite chocolates, cookies, fruit, etc. These can be brought to the center just before the Tsog begins and placed on the altar. During the Puja, the food is blessed, and afterwards guests are invited to eat and take a portion home to share with friends and family.
This ceremony is open to everyone!
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Purification Practice
In the bustle of ordinary life, we sometimes do or say things we regret. We may have yelled at someone dear to us, gotten angry with a stranger, or killed a household pest. In the course of our lives, we may have even done things far worse. We must purify these negative deeds in order to move forward with a clean slate, and a clear conscience. In the future, we must commit to a more virtuous path of action. The purification practice called "Prostration to the 35 Buddhas" is extremely effective at purifying past negative actions and accumulating virtuous merit. The practice begins with a motivation and visualization and precedes through the recitation of the 35 Buddhas’ names in English, confession prayers, and dedication.
This ceremony is open to everyone!
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