Tara Prayers — Liberation from Sorrow At Kadampa Centers worldwide, the eighth of the month is Tara Day. 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 […]
Monday Drop-in $15 Meditation Class in El Segundo Mondays | 7:00-8:15pm with Resident Teacher, Kadam Gerry Donovan Everyone welcome. Suitable for all levels. Discover how simple and joyful meditation can be. In this friendly, down-to-earth series, you’ll learn practical techniques that anyone can use—no experience, flexibility, or special equipment required. Each class includes a short […]
Heart Jewel (with silent meditation) Heart Jewel is a chanted prayer practice revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri and includes time for meditation. By engaging in the special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for […]
Each class includes a teaching and guided meditation in a series. You are welcome to attend all or any of the classes in each series. No previous experience is necessary, drop in anytime. Suitable for beginners and those more experienced. Everyone welcome!
Wednesday Drop-in Meditation Class Wednesdays | 12:00-1:00pm with Kadampa Teacher Kadam Gerry Cost: $15 suggested donation Included with Membership No one turned away for lack of funds Classes include guided meditation, teaching, and time for Q&A
Offering to the Spiritual Guide (OSG) is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation […]
Foundation Program FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS ONLY: Foundation Program (FP) is designed for people who wish to deepen their understanding and experience of Kadampa Buddhism through a systematic study of essential Buddhist commentaries by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Through studying systematically we can improve our good heart, our wisdom, and our cherishing of others by going […]
Heart Jewel (with silent meditation) Heart Jewel is a chanted prayer practice revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri and includes time for meditation. By engaging in the special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for […]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class Thursdays | 7:00-8:15pm with Nick Ploplys Cost: $15 suggested donation Included with Membership No one turned away for lack of funds Classes include guided meditation, teaching, and time for Q&A
In this retreat we focus on the preliminary practices of accumulating merit and receiving blessings. Making mandala offerings is the gateway to accumulating merit and Guru yoga is the gateway to receiving powerful blessings of all the Buddhas. Sessions: 9-10:15 11-12:15 2-3:15 4-5:15
Each class includes a teaching and guided meditation in a series. You are welcome to attend all or any of the classes in each series. No previous experience is necessary, drop in anytime. Suitable for beginners and those more experienced. Everyone welcome!
Teacher Training Program FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS ONLY: The Teacher Training Program (TTP) is designed for those who wish to train as qualified New Kadampa Tradition Teachers. In addition to completing the study of fourteen texts of Sutra and Tantra, including the six texts studied on the Foundation Program, students are required to observe certain commitments […]
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