Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center

Welcome to Ocean of Compassion. We are dedicated to cultivating compassion
and wisdom to bring about greater peace in one's heart for the benefit of others. Inspired in the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism led by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, we offer meditation and a wide-range of Buddhist and secular programs along with yoga, wellness & support programs.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING OCEAN OF COMPASSION CENTER ACTIVITIES

Dear Dharma Friends — Due to COVID-19, we are moving our programs to an online format. Please check back here regularly to see what classes are being offered online. We are closely watching the situation; as we learn more, we will update the website. For now, the center building is temporarily closed.

May all sentient beings be safe, healthy, and free from suffering and its causes!

Click here for Lama Zopa Rinpoche's advice for practice and
Click here for His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama's advice from January 30th (in Tibetan, which includes the following practices):

Recite the name mantra of Shakyamuni Buddha as much as possible: OM MUNE MUNE MAHA MUNAYE SVAHA
Recite the Mani mantra (1,000,000 malas): OM MANI PADME HUM
Recite the Tara mantra as much as possible: OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SVAHA
Recite the Prayer to Palden Lhamo
Recite sutras (e.g., Perfection of Wisdom Sutras, Golden Light Sutra, Sanghata Sutra, Diamond Cutter Sutra, etc.)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update (03/29/2020)

Online Programs

The following regularly scheduled programs are now being offered on Zoom (check back soon to see when new classes, meditations, and pujas are added).

Discovering Buddhism:
Introduction to Tantra
with Ven. Gyalten Palmo
online class
Tuesdays,
3/24 - 5/26
7:00pm–9:00pm
Future Modules: Mind and Its Potential

The Foundation of Buddhist Practice
with Don Isaacson
online class
Thursdays
4/2 - 4/23
7:00pm–8:30pm

Mindfulness in Buddhist Practice
with Scott Tusa
online class
Friday, 4/24
7:00pm–9:00pm

The Joy of Living Fully
with Don Handrick
online class
Tuesday, 4/28
7:00pm–9:00pm

Conscious Aging: Enjoying the Gifts of Growing Older
with Don Handrick
online class
Thursday, 4/30
7:00pm–9:00pm

Dharma Programs

The Three Principal Aspects of the Path
with Tubten Pende
temporarily suspended
Saturdays, 4/18, 6/27, 7/25
10:30am-12:00pm

Eight Steps to a Happy Life
with Don Handrick
Saturday and Sunday
5/2–5/3
10:00am–4:00pm

Song of the Four Mindfulnesses
with Jhado Rinpoche
Thursday, 5/28
7:00pm–9:00pm

Buddhist Practices

Medicine Buddha Puja
cancelled
Saturday, 4/11, 11:00am-12:00pm

Medicine Buddha Puja
with Don Handrick
Friday, 5/1
7:00pm-8:30pm

Professional Development

Mindful Leadership
with Duanna Pang
postponed

Meditation

Sunday Morning Meditation
with various instructors
temporarily suspended
Sundays
10:00am–11:00am

Drop-in Meditation
with various instructors
temporarily suspended
Wednesdays
7:00pm–8:00pm

Wellness Programs

Yoga Basics
with Lisa Konie
temporarily suspended
Saturdays
8:00am–9:15am

Recovery Dharma
temporarily suspended
Sundays
6:00pm–7:15pm

Other Events in the Area

Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga
with Geshe Sherab
4/10 - 4/12
Land of Medicine Buddha

Basic Program: Minds and Mental Factors
with Emily Hsu
1/25 - 4/11 (no class 2/29)
Tse Chen Ling

A Practical Guide to True Happiness: Spring Lam Rim Retreat
with Elaine Jackson
3/27 - 4/5
Cancelled
Vajrapani Institute

Who We Are: Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center is dedicated to cultivating compassion and wisdom. Inspired by His Holiness Dalai Lama and Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, we provide teachings and practices in the Gelug lineage of Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

We offer meditation and a wide-range of Buddhist and secular programs with qualified teachers, along with yoga, wellness and support programs.

Come visit us at the center and join us on Facebook.

Address
1550 La Pradera Drive, Campbell, CA, 95008

Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center (Tibetan: Gyalwa Gyatso) is affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).
www.FPMT.org

Other nearby FPMT Bay Area centers:

Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel (Santa Cruz)
Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek (Santa Cruz Mountains)
Tse Chen Ling, San Francisco

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