Discovering Buddhism, Module 7: Refuge in the Three Jewels

With Venerable Angie Muir

January 7 - February 8, 2025
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. For Module 7, please register using this current page through Land of Medicine Buddha. Four Tuesday Sessions January 7 – 28, 2025; 7:00 pm – 8:30…

Introduction to Buddhism

With Richard Prinz

February 1, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa and Online via Zoom
Saturdays, January 11 – February 1 9:00 am – 10:30 am PST In-Person and Online via Zoom   This four-week course provides a comprehensive introduction to core Buddhist principles and practices, designed to inspire and guide participants in their spiritual journey.  NOTE: "Drop In" participation is welcome. It is ok…

How Buddhism Helps

With Miffi Maxmillion

February 5 - 19, 2025
Online Only via Zoom
Wednesdays, February 5 – 19 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PST Online only (recordings available for all sessions)   How to achieve authentic happiness, how to effectively help the ones we love, and how to become part of the solution to global problems: Discover Buddhist answers to real-world dilemmas for…

Discovering Buddhism, Module 8: Establishing a Daily Practice

With Venerable Angie Muir

February 11 - March 9, 2025
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. For Module 8, registrations will occur through Ocean of Compassions website. Four Tuesday Sessions February 11 – March 4, 2025; 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PT…

Commentary on The Mind Training Induced by Way of Poem, A Perfect Composition of Words

With Geshe Ngawang Dakpa

February 22, 2025
Online Only
**Presented via Zoom. Registration required.*** Saturday, February 22 Online only via zoom Geshe Ngawang Dakpa will be giving a commentary on The Mind Training Induced by Way of Poem, A Perfect Composition of Words, composed by the great Je Tsongkhapa Lobsang Drakpa. This unique text, rarely taught in English, presents…

Deepening the Path

With Richard Prinz

February 22 - March 15, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa and Online via Zoom
Saturdays, February 22 – March 15 9:00 am – 10:30 am PST In-Person and Online via Zoom This four-week series is designed for those wishing to deepen their understanding and practice of the Buddhist path, focusing on foundational and advanced teachings.  Week 1 explores the true meaning of refuge and…

How to Train a Happy Mind—February Daylong

With Scott Snibbe

February 23, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa and Online via Zoom
In-Person and Online Via Zoom Sunday, February 23 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Based on his popular book, How to Train a Happy Mind, this series of three separate daylong Sunday retreats with Scott Snibbe offers a relaxed tour of transformative meditations that help bring out your best qualities, deepen…

What’s Merit Got to Do with It?

With Don Handrick

February 28, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa and Online via Zoom
Friday, February 28 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm In-Person and Online via Zoom   It is taught that the path to enlightenment encompasses the accumulation of the two factors of merit and wisdom, with both being essential components for the attainment of Buddhahood.  In this session, we will examine the…

Simplifying Emptiness: Ways to Develop Deep Wisdom Without Your Head Exploding

With Don Handrick

March 2, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa and Online via Zoom
In-Person and Online Via Zoom Sunday, March 2 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Realizing the concept of sunyata, or emptiness, is essential on the Buddhist path but it can be quite difficult to get our heads around it, particularly in the light of the number of detailed and somewhat complicated analyses that…

Commentary on The Mind Training Induced by Way of Poem, A Perfect Composition of Words

With Geshe Ngawang Dakpa

March 8, 2025
Online Only
**Presented via Zoom. Registration required.*** Saturday, March 8 Online only via zoom Geshe Ngawang Dakpa will be giving a commentary on The Mind Training Induced by Way of Poem, A Perfect Composition of Words, composed by the great Je Tsongkhapa Lobsang Drakpa. This unique text, rarely taught in English, presents…

How to Train a Happy Mind—March Daylong

With Scott Snibbe

March 30, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa and Online via Zoom
In-Person and Online Via Zoom Sunday, March 30 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Based on his popular book, How to Train a Happy Mind, this series of three separate daylong Sunday retreats with Scott Snibbe offers a relaxed tour of transformative meditations that help bring out your best qualities, deepen…

Discovering Buddhism, Module 9: Samsara and Nirvana

With Venerable Sangye Khandro

April 8 - May 18, 2025
Online only
Online Only Via Zoom Register for this Program Five Tuesday Sessions April 8 – May 6 , 2025; 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PT Online Only Practice Day Sunday, May 18, 2025; 10:30 am – 1:30 pm PT In-Person and Online About Investigate what samsara is and how we are…

How to Train a Happy Mind—April Daylong

With Scott Snibbe

April 27, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa and Online via Zoom
In-Person and Online Via Zoom Sunday, April 27 11:00 am – 5:00 pm  Based on his popular book, How to Train a Happy Mind, this series of three separate daylong Sunday retreats with Scott Snibbe offers a relaxed tour of transformative meditations that help bring out your best qualities, deepen…