On-going Sundays at 10:30AM
Join us for Tibetan Buddhist prayers and chanting of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama's guru yoga sadhana and dharma discussions with Tibetan monk, Kusho Wangdu about how to integrate the Buddha's teachings into our busy daily lives. Take the time on Sundays to re-align with spiritual values and connect to the Buddhist practice. No prerequisite to join.
Thupten Rinpoche will preside over 10:30AM prayer events on Sundays: May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 10, 17, 24. For personal appointments please contact the Center.
Geshe Lobsang Yarphel will give classes after the 10:30AM prayers on Sundays: May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24.
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Mondays at 6:30PM Meditation class-- an hour of reflection to develop a calm and relaxed state of mind. Non-denominational.
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Hatha Yoga Thursdays at 7:00PM Do postures and gentle stretches at your own pace for relaxation, stress release and enhanced circulation. Class level is gentle/restorative. Beginners (and those who haven't exercised lately) are welcome. Drop in.
[Summer break--Classes resume July 12]
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Mondays at 10:00AM Meditation Moms-- an hour of calm; there is no "right way" to meditate, just your own personal experience. Information and registration: (310) 479-1026.
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Calendar-- Holy Days and Special Days in 2018:
February 16 [Fri]—Losar (Tibetan New Year 2145 Earth Dog)
March 1 [Thurs]--Chotrul Düchen (Day of Miracles)
April 25 [Wed]--Panchen Lama's birthday
May 29 [Tues]—Saka Dawa (Lord Buddha's birth, enlightenment and parinirvana)
July 6 [Fri]—His Holiness, the Dalai Lama's 83rd birthday
July 16 [Mon]—Chokhor Duchen (Wheel Turning Day- Lord Buddha's first teaching)
October 17 (Wed]—anniversary of His Holiness, Dalai Lama receiving the US Congressional Gold Medal
October 31 [Wed]—Lha Bab Duchen (Lord Buddha’s descent from Tushita--gods’ realm)
December 10 [Mon]—anniversary of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize
December 2 [Sun]--Lama Tsong Khapa Day (founder of Gaden Monastery and Gelug lineage)
Tsog Offering Days in 2018
Information about upcoming Tsog days in 2016 is listed here for your personal use only, and does not mean that we are holding the ceremony at the center.
Thursday, January 11 (Tibetan 25th)
Friday, January 26 (Tibetan 10th)
Saturday, February 10 (Tibetan 25th)
Sunday , February 25 (Tibetan 10th)
Sunday, March 11 (Tibetan 25th)
Monday, March 12 (two Tibetan 25ths this month)
Monday, March 26 (Tibetan 10)
Tuesday, April 10 (Tibetan 25th)
Wednesday, April 25 (Tibetan 10th)
Thursday, May 10 (Tibetan 25th)
Thursday May 24 (Tibetan 10th)
Saturday, June 9 (Tibetan 25th)
Saturday, June 23 (Tibetan 10th)
Sunday, July 8 (Tibetan 25th)
Sunday, July 22 (Tibetan 10th)
Monday, August 6 (Tibetan 25th)
Monday, August 20 (Tibetan 10th)
Wednesday, September 5 (Tibetan 25th)
Wednesday, September 19 (Tibetan 10th)
Thursday, October 4 (Tibetan 25th)
Friday, October 19 (Tibetan 10th)
Friday, November 2 (Tibetan 25th)
Saturday, November 17 (Tibetan 10th)
Sunday, December 2 (Tibetan 25th)
Monday, December 17 (Tibetan 10th)
Monday, December 31 (Tibetan 15th)
What is Tsog?
Tsog means "a gathering". Practitioners gather to make offerings with chanted prayers to the extended lineage gurus and the arya sangha (previously enlightened masters). This reaffirms one’s connection to the Tibetan Buddhist path and to the spiritual masters who have gone before. The tsog ceremony is often accompanied by Guru Puja, a ritual which encompasses the complete stages of the path to enlightenment. Tsog dates are determined based on the Tibetan lunar calendar.