events & Classes at ksc
May 26th - June 9th
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One Sunday each month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am.
Join Lama Pema for a guided Calm Abiding Meditation, followed by a tea break and teaching. The topic for the May teaching is “Meditation.” All are welcome.
In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.
Upcoming Calm Abiding Sundays: May 31, June 21
Dharma Kids is now full! Registration will begin again in the fall.
The Dharma Kids program serves children in grades K - 6. The program provides a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about and experience the Dharma in ways suitable for children.
Registration now closed.
Led by Lama Yeshe, Joyful Effort Practice Group focuses on the Ngöndro or Preliminaries meditations. This series of Vajrayana (visualization) practices prepares the mind to receive and integrate Mahamudra teachings, by deepening our connection to the resources of the path, clearing our mind of negativity, strengthening our natural generosity, and creating a strong bond with our teachers.
Meets on Calm Abiding Sundays, noon - 2:30 pm
In-person & via Zoom
No prerequisites for this group.
Registration is now closed.
Tranquility Practice Group focuses on foundational meditation theory and practice but is open to anyone who is interested in being part of a group to help support and inspire their ongoing meditation practice, or newcomers to meditation practice.
Group meet monthly on Sundays, 1:30 - 3 pm (new time)
In-person only
No prerequisites for this group.
Mondays & Wednesdays: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sundays after Lama teachings: 11:30 - noon
The library is closed for all State and Federal Holidays
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Anyone interested in Buddhist studies is welcome to borrow books and various media covering aspects of both Buddhism in general, and Tibetan Buddhism.
Noon - 1:00 pm
The KSC Sanctuary is open each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm for open meditation. Come meditate in your own way in this sacred space. All are welcome.
Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, in-person & via Zoom
All are welcome! No registration required.
This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.
On Thursday evening June 4th, there will be an Introduction to the Refuge Vow talk following the Calm Abiding Meditation, at 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
One Sunday each month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am.
Join Lama Yeshe for a guided Tonglen Meditation, followed by a tea break and teaching. All are welcome.
Lama Yeshe continues to teach the next cycle of teachings on The Seven Points of Mind Training, the text that is the basis of the Tonglen meditation.
The guided Tonglen meditation begins with consideration and transformation of our own sufferings, and moves us outward to encompass the reality of others’ situation.
Upcoming Tonglen Sunday: June 7
Registration is now closed.
Led by Lama Pema, this group takes Calm Abiding meditation a step further with contemplating and exploring the mind. Open to new and renewing members at the November meeting.
Meets on Tonglen Sundays, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Zoom only
Prerequisites: Tranquility Group membership of 2+ years or equivalent experience, and the lama’s permission is required.
Registration is now closed.
Led by Lama Pema, this group meets monthly on Wednesday afternoons to deepen insight meditation. Open to new and renewing members at the November meeting.
Meets monthly on Wednesdays from 2 - 4 pm
In-person & via Zoom
Prerequisites: Insight I Practice Group membership of 2+ years or equivalent
Thursday Evening, 6:00 - 7:30 pm (There will be no Calm Abiding Meditation practice this evening.) This is an in-person only event. There will be no Zoom attendance.
The Refuge Vow is the first formal step onto the Buddhist path. It is a statement of confidence in the Buddhist methods and path, as well as a statement of aspiration for one’s own awakening.
There will be no charge to participate, but registration is required for those intending to take the vow. Click on above image for more information and registration link.
Join us at the KSC Sanctuary, Sunday, 9:30 - 10:30 am
All are welcome to join in simple, serene community meditation for peace. We delight in sharing this sacred space.
Upcoming Open Meditation for Peace: June 14 & 28
Saturday, June 14th
10:00 am - noon, in-person only
Please join us at KSC for an orientation for new sangha members! Learn more about the KSC building, shrine room and Buddhist paths and practices. Sangha members will give tours of the building, there will be a short talk by the lamas followed by a Q & A session.
