Week of Events
Grand Canyon Away Retreat
Away Retreat at International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon Deepening Your Spiritual Practice | Oct 2-5 Teachings on the Five Forces The Five Forces are Buddha’s essential teachings on how to integrate Dharma into our daily life. In this retreat, we will understand how to use these forces to transform our experience into the spiritual […]
International Fall Festival
Our Real Heart Jewel Je Tsongkhapa Empowerment Teachings on Faith in Guru Tsongkhapa and the Blessed Practice of the Migtsema Request Prayer with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026 -Meditation for Kids + Families
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October 4, 2026 -Sunday Morning Meditation Class
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October 4, 2026 -Teacher Training Program
Meditation for Kids + Families
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, […]
Sunday Morning Meditation Class
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, […]
Teacher Training Program
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 […]
Monday, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026 -Mid Day Meditation
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October 5, 2026 -Dakini Yoga
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October 5, 2026 -Monday Evening El Segundo Class
Mid Day Meditation
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 […]
Monday Evening El Segundo Class
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 […]
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -Heart Jewel
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October 6, 2026 -Tuesday Evening Meditation Class
Heart Jewel
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 […]
Tuesday Evening Meditation Class
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, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -Wednesday Mid Day Class
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October 7, 2026 -Heart Jewel - Wednesday
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October 7, 2026 -Foundation Program
Wednesday Mid Day Class
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, […]
Heart Jewel - Wednesday
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 […]
Foundation Program
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 […]
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 -Tara Prayers
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October 8, 2026 -Thursday Evening Palos Verdes Class
Tara Prayers
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 […]
Thursday Evening Palos Verdes Class
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 […]
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 -Food for Thought: Stories of Buddhist Masters
Food for Thought: Stories of Buddhist Masters
APPETIZER BUFFET AND TALK: Delicious food and stories of the great Buddhist masters. Before they became the renowned Buddhist practitioners, they had the same problems we do – maybe worse! […]
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 -Offering to the Spiritual Guide
Offering to the Spiritual Guide
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 […]



