Events Calendar

Classes include stories relevant to a child’s everyday experiences, crafts and snack time. Children will be gently guided through relaxing meditations, giving them techniques to relax, connect, and develop concentration. with Kadampa Teacher, Crista Riccio  

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 […]

Mid-Day Meditation Monday | 12:15-12:45am 30-Minute Mid-Day Meditation Take a Real Break! These classes are designed to offer a dose of peace in the middle of your day. The sessions are guided by one of our Teachers and very accessible. No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome. Drop in. No pre-registration required.

Chanted prayer practice of Buddha Vajrayogini, open to HYT practitioners only.

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Thursday Palos Verdes Drop-in Meditation Class Thursdays | 6:00-7:00pm with Resident Teacher, Kadam Gerry Donovan Cost: $15 suggested donation Location: Mary and Joseph Retreat Center 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 […]

Anyone can learn to meditate, really. It’s just a new skill! Experience for yourself the many benefits of regular meditation: Less stress and anxiety Better Sleep Improved focus and concentration Greater productivity More positive feeling Happier relationships By gently and patiently practicing, we can learn to let go of unhelpful tendencies to feel stressed or […]