This world needs more peace. We can all be a part of bringing this about by becoming a more peaceful person. When we bring about this change in ourselves we naturally bring more calm and kindness to everyone we meet and to every situation we find ourselves in. An essential part of being able to (more…)
The Foundation Program Dive deeper into your study, practice and implementation of Buddhist philosophy into your life through studying the newly republished Joyful Path of Good Fortune. Joyful Path to Good Fortune is a clear and comprehensive explanation of the entire path to enlightenment. We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for (more…)
The practice of relying upon a Spiritual Guide, or ‘Guru Yoga’, is the root of the spiritual path and the foundation of all spiritual attainments. In Kadampa Buddhism, Guru Yoga is practiced in association with Je Tsongkhapa, an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. The principal Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa is Offering to the Spiritual (more…)
Our mind has limitless potential. But we can easily find ourself stuck in repetitive ways of thinking and behaving. Buddha taught many gentle methods to help us transform our mind and break free from old habits. Buddha also taught ways to stabilize more realistic, constructive and positive views, intentions and actions. It all starts with (more…)
This weekly practice is the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part of the prayers we practice the Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa, in which we purify negativity, accumulate merit, receive blessings, and cultivate compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. In the second part we make requests to the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden to (more…)
Our mind has limitless potential. But we can easily find ourself stuck in repetitive ways of thinking and behaving. Buddha taught many gentle methods to help us transform our mind and to break free from old habits. Buddha also taught ways to stabilize more realistic, constructive and positive views, intentions and actions. It all starts (more…)
Buddha's teachings on the Vajrayana path reveal profound meditations for attaining enlightenment swiftly. In this new monthly advanced class Gen Khedrub will share Ven. Geshe-la's advice on how to engage in the retreats known as Four Great Preliminary Guides, and on the practice of Highest Yoga Tantra. The Four Great Preliminary Guides are: 1) going (more…)
This is a monthly practice of making extensive offerings and requesting the Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden, to remove obstacles and to gather all favorable conditions for our spiritual practice. This practice includes a tsog offering. For tsog pujas, we gather together to pray and make special offerings. You are welcome to bring a vegetarian food (more…)
Feeling pressured? Overwhelmed? Want to slow down? Quiet your mind? Join us for a talk with Buddhist Monk, Gen Khedrub, to: Learn a Buddhist approach to modern stress Practice a simple breathing meditation Ask questions in an open Q&A We have made incredible technological and material progress in recent years. But are we losing the ability to (more…)
In today’s culture of social comparison, it's common to become excessively self-critical, which undermines self-confidence and causes feelings of confusion and discouragement. Listening to and believing in the inner critic wreaks untold havoc: it damages relationships, impairs the ability to make spiritual progress, and prevents the realization of your full human potential. Buddha taught practical (more…)