Discovering Buddhism, Module 13: Introduction to Tantra
With Venerable Angie Muir
January 13 - February 10, 2026
Online only
Four Tuesday Sessions January 13 – February 10, 2026 **No Class February 3rd** 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PST (Pacific Standard Time) Online Only Practice Day Sunday, February 8, 2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST In-Person at Land of Medicine Buddha and Online via Zoom About Learn the definition…
North American Community Prayers
With Venerable Angie Muir
January 15, 2026 - February 14, 2027
Online via Zoom
Every Thursday Online via Zoom 8:30 am – 9:00 am PST **There will be no Prayers on 12/25 and 12/31 in observance of the holidays. Weekly Regional Collective Prayers For Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Auspicious Return, the Long Life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and World Peace All are welcome!…
Weeknight Evening Express Meditation
With Venerable Katy Cole
January 26 - 30, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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? Doing Vajrasattva practice is the…
Weekday Morning Express Meditation
With Venerable Losang Dondrub, Venerable Katy Cole and Jeff Highfill
January 26 - 30, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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. Since Western education does not…
Weekly Drop-In Meditation
February 1, 2026
In-Person in the Gompa
Sundays 9:00 am – 10:00 am This week, Chuck Walbridge will lead Sunday Drop-In Meditation in-person only in the Gompa. These 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 as…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 1, 2026
In-person at the Gompa
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
With Venerable Katy Cole
February 2 - 6, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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? Doing Vajrasattva practice is the…
Weekday Morning Express Meditation
With Venerable Losang Dondrub, Venerable Katy Cole and Jeff Highfill
February 2 - 6, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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. Since Western education does not…
Sound Journey
With Kalden Kho
February 4, 2026
In-Person in the Gompa
Wednesday, February 4th 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…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 4, 2026
In Person in the Gompa
Venerable 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…
Relational Dharma
With Richard Prinz
February 7 - 28, 2026
In-Person in the Gompa and Online via Zoom
In-Person and Online via Zoom 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PST 4 Saturdays: Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, & Feb 28 Join us for the whole series or drop in any time! About the Series: How can working on our own minds help us relate more skillfully to the…
In-Depth Meditation Training
With Venerable Losang Gendun
February 7 - April 18, 2026
Online via Zoom
Year 3, Term 2: The Radiant Ground: Emptiness and Buddha Nature 11 Saturdays: February 7 – April 18, 2026 6:30am – 9:00am Pacific Time online only In-Depth Meditation Training (IDMT): We are excited to partner with the Buddha Project and many other FPMT centers worldwide to offer this…
Weekly Drop-In Meditation
With Venerable Gyalten Chimé
February 8, 2026
In-Person in the Gompa
Sundays 9:00 am – 10:00 am This week, Venerable Gyalten Chime will lead Sunday Drop-In Meditation in-person only in the Gompa. These 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 Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 8, 2026
In-person at the Gompa
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
With Venerable Katy Cole
February 9 - 13, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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? Doing Vajrasattva practice is the…
Weekday Morning Express Meditation
With Venerable Losang Dondrub, Venerable Katy Cole and Jeff Highfill
February 9 - 13, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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. Since Western education does not…
The Foundation of Buddhist Practice
With Venerable Gyalten Chimé
February 11 - April 8, 2026
In Person at the Wisdom Center and Online via Zoom
Ongoing Wednesday Evenings Starting February 11th, 2026 6:30 - 8:00 pm PT Location: Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz and ONLINE The Galleria, Suite 240 COMMUNITY ROOM 740 Front Street, Santa Cruz Land of Medicine Buddha is honored to host this course in collaboration with The Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz. In…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 11, 2026
In Person in the Gompa
Venerable 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…
Kalachakra Six-Session Guru Yoga Sadhana Practice
With Venerable Steve Carlier
February 11, 2026
Online Via Zoom
Wednesday, February 11th 7:00 am – 8:00 am *This practice will be held online via zoom* Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche explained the meaning of "Kalachakra" during a teaching at Maitripa College in Portland. "Kala" means time. At no time does the primordial clear light mind ever change; it has always been…
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 15, 2026
In-person at the Gompa
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
With Venerable Katy Cole
February 16 - 20, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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? Doing Vajrasattva practice is the…
Weekday Morning Express Meditation
With Venerable Losang Dondrub, Venerable Katy Cole and Jeff Highfill
February 16 - 20, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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. Since Western education does not…
Tibetan New Year Celebrations
With Venerable Samten
February 18, 2026
In-person only
Wednesday, February 18th, 1o:30 am – 1:30 pm PT In-Person Only in the Gompa Losarla Tashi Delek - Happy New Year! Join us in ushering in the auspicious Tibetan New Year, Losar, with a traditional puja aimed at clearing obstacles for the upcoming year of the fire horse. Venerable Samten…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 18, 2026
In Person in the Gompa
Venerable 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 22, 2026
In-person at the Gompa
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
With Venerable Katy Cole
February 23 - 27, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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? Doing Vajrasattva practice is the…
Weekday Morning Express Meditation
With Venerable Losang Dondrub, Venerable Katy Cole and Jeff Highfill
February 23 - 27, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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. Since Western education does not…
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
February 25, 2026
In Person in the Gompa
Venerable 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…
Weeknight Evening Express Meditation
With Venerable Katy Cole
March 2 - 6, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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? Doing Vajrasattva practice is the…
Weekday Morning Express Meditation
With Venerable Losang Dondrub, Venerable Katy Cole and Jeff Highfill
March 2 - 6, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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. Since Western education does not…
Healing Through Compassion Retreat
With Don Handrick
March 6 - 8, 2026
In-Person Only
This weekend retreat offers a grounded, beginner-friendly introduction to compassion practice within the Mahayana tradition, including a gentle entry into tonglen, the meditation of “taking and giving.” Tonglen is a profound method for working with suffering: breathing in with the courage to acknowledge pain, and breathing out with the wish…
Weekday Morning Express Meditation
With Venerable Losang Dondrub, Venerable Katy Cole and Jeff Highfill
March 9 - 13, 2026
Online Only
Monday – Friday 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. Since Western education does not…
How to Meditate Retreat
With Venerable Sangye Khadro and Venerable Katy Cole
April 3 - 5, 2026
In-Person Only
Join Venerable Sangye Khadro—respected Dharma teacher and author of the well-loved book How to Meditate—and Venerable Katy Cole for a retreat offering practical meditation tools supported by the rich lineage of the Mahayana tradition. Venerable Sangye Khadro and Venerable Katy Cole will guide participants through foundational techniques for cultivating…
Vision of Tara – Thangka Art Retreat
With Andy Weber
April 17 - 21, 2026
In-Person Only
Join us for our beloved annual Thangka painting retreat with renowned Thangka Painter and Buddhist scholar, Andy Weber. Tara is the most revered Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism. This course will focus on the Female Buddha. Born from a tear of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, Green Tara grants protection and…
