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2018 Past Events

December
Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa
The Easy Path
with Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa
Saturdays, 12/8, 1/12
10:00am
–​12:00pm

Karuna Cayton
Ask The Buddhist Therapist Series:
Staying Positive Thru Turbulent Times

with Karuna Cayton
Thursday, 12/13
7:00pm–​9:00pm

November
Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa
The Easy Path
with Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa
Saturdays, 11/10, 12/8
10:00am
–​12:00pm

Don Isaacson
​Approaching the Buddhist Path
with Don Isaacson
Thursdays, 11/8-12/6 (no class 11/22)
7:00pm–​8:30pm

Ven. Gyalten Palmo
Discovering Buddhism: Refuge in the Three Jewels
with Ven. Gyalten Palmo
Tuesdays, 11/13-12/11 (no class 11/20)
7:00pm–9:00pm
(Future Module: Establishing a Daily Practice)

October
Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva
BEing Social in a World of Media and Technology
with Gabi Jubran
Tuesday, 10/2
7:00pm - 9:00pm


Ven. Rene Feusi
Meditation on The Seven-Point Instruction on Mind Training by Geshe Chekawa
with Ven. René Feusi
​10/13 & 10/14

September
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche
Special Visit 
​
​
His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin LING RINPOCHE  
3 Principal Aspects of the Path - Friday, August 31
Chenrezig Initiation - Saturday, September 1
More Info: North American Teachings

Scott Tusa (Tenzin Namsel)
Weekend Meditation Retreat
with Scott Tusa (Tenzin Namsel)
9/14 & 9/15

Kanchan Thakar
Wellness Moves Fall Session
with Kanchan Thakar
Wednesdays, 9/19 - 12/5
(no class 10/24 & 11/21)
10:30am–11:45am

August
Kanchan Thakar
Wellness Moves
with Kanchan Thakar
Thursdays, 8/2-8/23
10:30am–11:45am

Kanchan Thakar
Wellness Moves
with Kanchan Thakar
Wednesdays, 8/29 & 9/5
10:30am–11:45am

Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa
The Easy Path
with Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa
Saturdays, 8/11, 10/6, 11/10, 12/8
10:00am
–​12:00pm

Ven. Gyalten Palmo
Discovering Buddhism: All About Karma
with Ven. Gyalten Palmo
Tuesdays, 8/21–9/25
7:00pm–9:00pm
Future Modules:  Refuge in the Three Jewels


His Eminence Ling Rinpoche
Special Visit 
​
​
His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin LING RINPOCHE  



​3 Principal Aspects of the Path - Friday, August 31
Chenrezig Initiation - Saturday, September 1
More Info: North American Teachings

July
Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa
The Easy Path
with Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa
Saturdays, 7/14, 7/28 (new), 8/11, 10/6, 11/10, 12/8
10:00am
–​12:00pm

Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva
Chokhor Duchen
with Ven.
Gyalten Palmo
Monday, 7/16

Ven. Sangye Khadro
Intro to Tantra
with Ven. Sangye Khadro
(author of How to Meditate)
Tuesday, 7/24
7:00pm - 9:00pm


June
Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Parting from the 4 Attachments
with Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Saturday, 6/2
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Karuna Cayton
Ask The Buddhist Therapist Series: Low Self-Esteem
with Karuna Cayton
Thursdays, 6/28, 8/2
7:00pm–​9:00pm

Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa
The Easy Path
with Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa
Saturdays, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11, 9/8, 10/6
10:00am
–​12:00pm

Don Handrick
A Week of Teachings
with Don Handrick
6/19-6/24

Ven. Gyalten Palmo
Discovering Buddhism: Death and Rebirth
with Ven. Gyalten Palmo
Tuesdays, 6/26–8/7
(no class 7/24)

7:00pm–9:00pm
Future Modules:  All About Karma, Refuge in the Three Jewels

May
Ven. Gyalten Palmo
Discovering Buddhism: Presenting the Path
with Ven. Gyalten Palmo
Tuesdays, 5/1–6/12
7:00pm–9:00pm

Ven. Robina Courtin
Let's Get Real:  What's Your Life's Purpose?
with Ven. Robina Courtin
Sunday, 5/13
10:00am–4:00pm

Saka Dawa Celebration
Saka Dawa
with Ven. Gyalten Palmo & Margaret Kim
​Tuesday, 5/29

1:00pm - 6:00pm


April
Karuna Cayton
Ask The Buddhist Therapist Series: Overcoming Distractions
with Karuna Cayton
4/13
7:00pm–​9:00pm

Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva
Cittamani Tara Puja
with Karen Villanueva
4/22, 5/21, 6/18, 7/20, 8/19, 9/17, 10/15, 11/16, 12/14


Sunday Morning Meditation
Sunday Morning Meditation
with Scott Tusa (Tenzin Namsel)
Sunday, 4/15
10:00am
–​11:00am
​



Karuna Cayton
Opening the Heart: Meditating on Loving Kindness
with Scott Tusa (Tenzin Namsel)
Sunday, 4/15
11:15am–​1:15pm

Don Isaacson
Symbolism of Buddha and Tara: Intro to the Sacred Art of Tibet
with Andy Weber
Tuesday & Wednesday, 4/24 & 4/25
7:00pm–​9:00pm

March
Don Isaacson
Practical Buddhism Series: Doubt & Harmfulness
with Don Isaacson
Thursdays, 3/1-3/8
7:00pm–​8:30pm
​

Ven. Gyalten Palmo and Karuna Cayton
Discovering Buddhism: Module 2 - How to Meditate
with Ven. Gyalten Palmo
Tuesdays, 3/6–4/17
7:00pm–9:00pm


Kanchan Thakar
Wellness Moves Spring Sessions
with Kanchan Thakar
Session 1: 3/14-4/18
Session 2 :5/09-6/13
Wednesdays
10:30am–11:45am

Tubten Pende
Week of Precious Teachings
with Geshe Sherab
​
3/30-4/7
​



Tubten Pende
Meditation on Emptiness
with Tubten Pende
Sundays, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12, 9/9, 10/7

11:15am-12:45pm

February
Ven Losang Drimay
Using World Events to Grow in Our Spiritual Life
with Ven. Losang Drimay
Saturdays,
​2/3, 2/10, 
2/17
11:00am
–1:00pm

Holiday Party
Prayers to Control Earthquakes
Sunday, 2/11
3:00pm - 4:00pm


Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva
Chittamani Study Group
with Chuck Walbridge
Sunday, 2/25
, 3/25, 4/29
11:15am
–1:15pm

Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva
Chittamani Puja
with Karen Villanueva
Sunday, 2/25
2:00pm-3:30pm


Tubten Pende
Approaching Mahamudra
with Rob Preece
Monday, ​2/26
7:00pm-9:00pm

Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva
Golden Light Sutra Recitations
with Margaret Kim
Mondays, 2/26, 3/12
5:00-6:15pm

January
Holiday Party
Dorje Khadro Purification
Monday, 1/1
2:00pm - 4:00pm


Holiday Party
Prayers to Control Earthquakes
Sunday, 
1/14

3:00pm - 4:00pm


Ven. Gyalten Palmo and Karuna Cayton
Discovering Buddhism: Module 1 - Mind and its Potential
with Ven. Gyalten Palmo and Karuna Cayton
Tuesdays, 1/9–2/20
7:00pm–9:00pm

Holiday Party
Ask the Buddhist Therapist
Thursdays, 1/11, 2/15
7:00pm - 9:00pm


Don Isaacson
Practical Buddhism Series
with Don Isaacson
Thursdays, 1/18 - 1/25
7:00pm–​8:30pm

Holiday Party
How We Acquire Knowledge
Sunday, 1/14, 2/111
11:15am - 12:45pm


Kanchan Thakar
Wellness Moves Winter Session
with Kanchan Thakar
Wednesdays, 1/10–2/21
10:30am–11:45am

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