Discovering Buddhism, Module 6: All About Karma
With Venerable Angie Muir
November 19 - December 17, 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. For Module 5 please, register using Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center’s event page, listed below. https://www.gyalwagyatso.org/events/2024-11-19-db-6/ Four Tuesday Sessions November 19–December 17, 2024; 7:00 pm–8:30 pm…
Weeknight Evening Express Meditation: Purification
With Venerable Katy Cole
December 9 - 13, 2024
Online Only
Monday – Friday: Every Night of the Week 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm PDT Zoom Only End the day with a purification practice, the Four Opponent Powers. Please try to join this class no later than 8:00 pm. “There are so many problems in the world—what should we do?…
Weekday Morning Express Meditation
December 9 - 13, 2024
Online Only
Monday – Friday: Every Day of the Week 6:30 am – 7:00 am PDT Zoom Only Start the day at 6:30 am Pacific Time with guided meditations every weekday. "Meditation is the way we realize the nature of the mind. Therefore it’s something that we absolutely have to do.…
Weekly Drop-In Meditation
With Richard Prinz
December 14, 2024
In-person in the Gompa
Saturday 9:00 am – 10:00 am Join Richard Prinz, who will be substituting for Venerable Yangchen’s Saturday Drop-In Meditations, weekly in-person only in the Gompa. Guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
December 15, 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 the Medicine Buddhas 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;…
Weeknight Evening Express Meditation: Purification
With Venerable Katy Cole
December 16 - 20, 2024
Online Only
Monday – Friday: Every Night of the Week 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm PDT Zoom Only End the day with a purification practice, the Four Opponent Powers. Please try to join this class no later than 8:00 pm. “There are so many problems in the world—what should we do?…
Weekday Morning Express Meditation
December 16 - 20, 2024
Online Only
Monday – Friday: Every Day of the Week 6:30 am – 7:00 am PDT Zoom Only Start the day at 6:30 am Pacific Time with guided meditations every weekday. "Meditation is the way we realize the nature of the mind. Therefore it’s something that we absolutely have to do.…
Sound Journey
With Kalden Kho
December 20, 2024
In-Person in the Gompa
Friday, December 20 In-Person Only in the Gompa 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm* Sound healing is a sacred and powerful meditative practice. Different vibrational frequencies are said to resonate with different facets of the human energy field helping to clear blockages, soothe our overtaxed nervous systems, and aid in…
Pranayama & Restorative Yoga
With Isabella Wesner
December 22, 2024
In the Pine Room
Sunday, December 22 In the Pine Room 9:00 am – 10:00 am Come join us Sunday morning for Pranayama and Restorative Yoga. Start your day by awakening the body and mind through deep breathing, gentle stretching, and restorative movement. Learn and practice Pranayama (Breath Work) from the traditional Hatha Yoga…
Lama Tsongkapa Day Celebrations at the Stupa Project
December 24, 2024
In-Person at the Stupa Project
In-Person Only 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Please join us for the annual Lama Tsongkapa Day Celebrations at the Stupa Project. We are so fortunate to have been able to offer this event annually since 2020. Please feel free to drop in any time between 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
January 5, 2025
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 the Medicine Buddhas 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;…
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 pm PT…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
January 8, 2025
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…
Introduction to Buddhism
With Richard Prinz
January 11 - February 1, 2025
In-person 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. Week 1 begins with an exploration of the…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
January 12, 2025
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 the Medicine Buddhas 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;…
Weekly Drop-In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
January 12, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa
Sundays 9:00 am – 10:00 am Join us as Venerable Yangchen leads Sunday Drop-In Meditations weekly in-person only in the Gompa. 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 value to long-term Buddhist practitioners…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
January 15, 2025
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 Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
January 19, 2025
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 the Medicine Buddhas 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;…
Weekly Drop-In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
January 19, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa
Sundays 9:00 am – 10:00 am Join us as Venerable Yangchen leads Sunday Drop-In Meditations weekly in-person only in the Gompa. 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 value to long-term Buddhist practitioners…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
January 22, 2025
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 Vajrayogini Self Initiation
With Paula Chichester
January 24, 2025
Online via Zoom
Friday, 6:00 am - 11:30 am Online only via Zoom Paula Chichester will lead the Vajrayogini Self Initiation on this special Vajrayogini Day. This will be done in chantable english. Please feel free to make offerings on your personal alter at home. “The Tibetan 11th month (Gyal Dawa) is a…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
January 26, 2025
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 the Medicine Buddhas 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;…
Weekly Drop-In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
January 26, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa
Sundays 9:00 am – 10:00 am Join us as Venerable Yangchen leads Sunday Drop-In Meditations weekly in-person only in the Gompa. 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 value to long-term Buddhist practitioners…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
January 29, 2025
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 Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 2, 2025
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 the Medicine Buddhas 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;…
Weekly Drop-In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
February 2, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa
Sundays 9:00 am – 10:00 am Join us as Venerable Yangchen leads Sunday Drop-In Meditations weekly in-person only in the Gompa. 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 value to long-term Buddhist practitioners…
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…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 5, 2025
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 Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 9, 2025
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 the Medicine Buddhas 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;…
Weekly Drop-In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
February 9, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa
Sundays 9:00 am – 10:00 am Join us as Venerable Yangchen leads Sunday Drop-In Meditations weekly in-person only in the Gompa. 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 value to long-term Buddhist practitioners…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 12, 2025
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
February 15, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa
Sundays 9:00 am – 10:00 am Join us as Venerable Yangchen leads Sunday Drop-In Meditations weekly in-person only in the Gompa. 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 value to long-term Buddhist practitioners…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 19, 2025
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…
Deepening the Path
With Richard Prinz
February 22 - March 15, 2025
In-person 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…
How to Train a Happy Mind—February Daylong Retreat
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…
Weekly Drop-In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
February 23, 2025
In-Person in the Gompa
Sundays 9:00 am – 10:00 am Join us as Venerable Yangchen leads Sunday Drop-In Meditations weekly in-person only in the Gompa. 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 value to long-term Buddhist practitioners…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 26, 2025
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…
How to Train a Happy Mind—March Daylong Retreat
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 Retreat
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…