What to Expect

Tranquility Meditation - Sundays 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Silent or Tranquility meditation (Shamata) is done weekly during our open Sunday program.

Please arrive at least five minutes before 9:30 am to allow time for getting settled in.

Sunday greeters will be available for guidance if you are attending in person.

There will be a short opening prayer followed by the ringing of a meditation gong to mark the beginning and ending of sessions.

At the conclusion of the Open Meditation, a short dedication prayer is recited.

You may sit for all or part of the session.

Please enter and exit quietly and respectfully, and keep your voices low in the shrine room.

Sadhana Practice - Sundays 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Our three main sadhana practices are Chenrezig, the 21 Praises of Green Tara, and Medicine Buddha. We rotate through each practice on a weekly basis. If you are new, you are welcome to leave, meditate, or simply observe the practice, as there is great blessing in doing so.

Dharma Talk - Sundays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Dharma talks are not given every Sunday but will be announced in emails and on this website.

The talks will be on various topics. The speakers will be Khenpos, Lamas, and senior students.

What to Wear

If you are attending these programs in-person, comfortable clothing that is appropriate for sitting cross-legged on cushions works best. Short-shorts, short skirts and tank tops are discouraged.

Please, no shoes in the shrine room.

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