Offering to the Spiritual Guide

Sun, June 4:     3 pm – 4:30pm
Sat, June 10:     10 am – 12 noon

Everyone welcome – Self-guided, free

Special Event during our Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day Celebration
On June 4th 3 pm – 4:30 pm we will have a very special chanted prayers (or puja) of Offering to the Spiritual Guide. In these prayers, we make a connection with our spiritual guide and make offerings and requests to begin, make progress on, and complete the Buddhist path to enlightenment. These very special prayers include a food offering; anyone can participate and everyone is welcome to attend. Just drop in.

A special Guru yoga of Je Isongkhapa in conjunction with highest Yoga Tantra. By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase.

Wishfulfilling Jewel

Mon, May 29 at 7pm-8pm with tsog offerings

Wednesdays 8:30am-9:30am w/tsog offerings
June 7, 14

A special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa’s tradition combined with a brief practice of relying upon the Wisdom Protector Dorje Shugden.Everyone welcome – self-guided, free

Melodious Drum

Sat, April 29: 3 pm – 6:30 pm

Everyone welcome!

Heart Jewel

Thursdays: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
June 1, 8, 15

Everyone welcome – self-guided, free

Heart Jewel is one of the core practices of this tradition of Buddhism. If you are trying to improve your good qualities and reduce your negativities, this practice is the most effective way to receive all the help you need to make swift progress. Prayer booklets are available for lending. There will be a silent period for personal meditation or study time.

Powa Ceremony

Transference of Consciousness for the Deceased
w/ modern Buddhist teacher Rae Landers
June 3 at 8:30am- 9:30am

Everyone welcome – self-guided, free
If you are planning to attend, please arrive a few minutes early.

We perform this practice on behalf of those who have recently died – traditionally within forty-nine days of their death. In conjunction with brief Buddhist ritual practices, we arrange beautiful offerings such as candles and flowers on behalf of those who have recently passed.

Tara Puja

Thur, June 8 at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Everyone welcome – self-guided, free

Tara is a female Buddha – a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. ‘Tara’ means ‘Rescuer’ – she is so called because she rescues us from external dangers and internal fears.

Quick Path to Great Bliss

Saturdays 6 pm – 7:30 pm
June 3, 10, 17

Heruka and Vajrayogini Empowerments are a prerequisite

Remember to bring your ritual implements it you have them, and the long self-generation sadhana of Vajrayogini. If you are planning to attend, please arrive a few minutes early.