Healing Anxiety and Depression
With Miffi Maxmillion
May 15 - June 19, 2024
Online Only via Zoom
Wednesdays, Online only via Zoom 7:00pm - 8:30pm Using Buddhist psychology to cut through the root of sadness and fear, reveals the innate goodness and peace at the heart of our being. Depression and anxiety are the pain system of the mind. In this course, we discover how to listen…
12 Links Lam Rim Series
With Venerable Steve Carlier
May 16 - 30, 2024
Online Only via Zoom
Every Thursday, May 16 - 30 8:00 am - 9:30 am Online ONLY When you look at the drawing of the wheel of life, you are looking at a picture of your own mind. You are looking at how it is your own mind that gets you into trouble, and…
Namgyalma Sadhana Practice
With Venerable Steve Carlier
May 22, 2024
Online Via Zoom
7:00 am - 8:00 am *This practice session will be held online via zoom* Namgyalma is one of the three main long-life deities and belongs to the tathagata family of practices. Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains that the Namgyalma practice not only dispels life obstacles; it also purifies negativities and downfalls…
Saka Dawa Stupathon!
May 23 - 24, 2024
In-person at the Stupa Project
Happy Saka Dawa! Ten years ago we held our first Wheelathon, a 24-hour turning of our Great Prayer Wheel to generate funds for The 100,000 Stupa Project. Now (rejoice!) we have a Stupa on the Land of Medicine Buddha property to circumambulate. During Saka Dawa this year, we invite you…
Weekend with H.E. Ling Rinpoche
With His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche
May 25 - 26, 2024
1700 Alum Ave, San Jose, CA
The FPMT Bay Area Centers: Vajrapani Institute, Land of Medicine Buddha, Ocean of Compassion, and Tse Chen Ling are honored to announce a precious weekend with His Eminence, the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche! Location School of Arts and Culture: Mexican Heritage Plaza Tentative Schedule of Events: Saturday, May 25:…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
May 29, 2024
In-person at the Gompa
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara…
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
June 1, 2024
In-person in the Gompa
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and…
Harmonizing Body and Mind through Meditation and Tai Chi Chih
With Venerable Katy Cole
June 2 - 23, 2024
In person June 2 then Online Only via Zoom
Sundays, In Person & via Zoom June 2. Online Only via Zoom June 9, 16 & 23 9:00 - 10:30 am Discover the transformative power of a daily meditation practice with these tips from a seasoned Buddhist practitioner. With guidance on techniques, mindfulness exercises, and the philosophy of meditation, you'll…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
June 2, 2024
In-person at the Gompa and via Facebook live
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they…
Public talk and blessing of Holy sites with HE Ling Rinpoche
With His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche
June 3, 2024
In-person Only
In-Person only per HE Ling Rinpoche's guidance. Join us for this incredible event at Land of Medicine Buddha as we welcome His Eminence the 7th Yongzin Ling Rinpoche who has accepted our invitation to give a public talk and bless the holy objects at LMB during Rinpoche’s S.F. Bay Area…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
June 5, 2024
In-person at the Gompa
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara…
Namgyalma Retreat
With Venerable Steve Carlier
June 7 - 14, 2024
Online Only via Zoom
Online only via Zoom June 7 - 14 Namgyalma is one of the three long-life deities and is of the tathagatha family of practices. Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche explained that the Namgyalma practice not only dispels life obstacles; it also purifies negativities and downfalls and protects against birth in the…
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
June 8, 2024
In-person in the Gompa
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
June 9, 2024
In-person at the Gompa and via Facebook live
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they…
Discovering Buddhism, Module 2: How to Meditate
With Venerable Angie Muir
June 11 - July 20, 2024
Online only
Online Only Via Zoom Register for this Program: This program is offered in Collaboration with Ocean of Compassion. The centers will alternate handling registrations. Land of Medicine Buddha will be handling registrations for this module. Five Tuesday sessions June 11 – July 9, 2024; 7:00pm – 8:30pm PDT (Pacific…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
June 12, 2024
In-person at the Gompa
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara…
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
June 15, 2024
In-person in the Gompa
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
June 16, 2024
In-person at the Gompa and via Facebook live
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
June 19, 2024
In-person at the Gompa
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara…
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
June 22, 2024
In-person in the Gompa
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
June 23, 2024
In-person at the Gompa and via Facebook live
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
June 26, 2024
In-person at the Gompa
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara…
Special Insight Chapter Discussion Group
With Tubten Pende
June 26 - July 31, 2024
Online only via Zoom
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online only via Zoom Join us for the next 6 week block of discussions on the Insight Chapter of the Lam Rim Chenmo (Lama Tsong Khapa's Great Exposition of the Stages of the Path), that was formed at the advice of Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche.…
The Nectar of Bodhicitta
With Venerable Steve Carlier
June 27 - August 8, 2024
Online Only via Zoom
Thursdays, June 27 - August 8 8:00 am - 9:30 am Online ONLY "Whatever action we do with a selfish motivation is not only a complete waste of time, it causes only further future suffering. On the other hand, any action done with a selfless bodhicitta motivation is utterly worthwhile.…
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
June 29, 2024
In-person in the Gompa
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
June 30, 2024
In-person at the Gompa and via Facebook live
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
July 3, 2024
In-person at the Gompa
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara…
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
July 6, 2024
In-person in the Gompa
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
July 7, 2024
In-person at the Gompa and via Facebook live
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
July 10, 2024
In-person at the Gompa
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara…
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
July 13, 2024
In-person in the Gompa
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
July 14, 2024
In-person at the Gompa and via Facebook live
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
July 17, 2024
In-person at the Gompa
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
July 17, 2024
In-person at the Gompa
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara…
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
July 20, 2024
In-person in the Gompa
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
July 21, 2024
In-person at the Gompa and via Facebook live
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
July 21, 2024
In-person at the Gompa and via Facebook live
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
July 24, 2024
In-person at the Gompa
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara…
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
July 27, 2024
In-person in the Gompa
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
July 28, 2024
In-person at the Gompa and via Facebook live
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
July 31, 2024
In-person at the Gompa
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara…
Living Stillness Retreat
November 14 - 17, 2024
Land of Medicine Buddha
Teaching: Adam Moskowitz | Sarah Carr Bodywork: Alex Mart You are invited to gather in a beautiful, communal setting to rediscover the vibrancy of the present moment. On retreat, we take refuge in nature, quiet, togetherness, and an ancient rhythm; we harmonize with the depth of loving-awareness within, opening up to a…