events & Classes at ksc
Sunday, June 14th
10:00 am - noon, in-person only
(There will be no Meditation for Peace on this day.)
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.
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 and closes July - September.
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.
One Sunday each month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am.
June 21st will be the final Calm Abiding Sunday of the season. The lamas go on retreat for the summer and will return to teach in the fall.
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.
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.
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 28
Registration for the 2026-2027 season will begin 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.
One Sunday each month, from 9:00 to 11:30 am.
The Lamas go on retreat during the summer and will return to teach in the fall. In the meantime, there will be open meditations each Sunday in the KSC Shrine room, from 9:30 - 10:30. Click here for more information.
Join Lama Yeshe for a guided Tonglen Meditation, followed by a tea break and teaching. All are welcome.
The guided Tonglen meditation begins with consideration and transformation of our own sufferings, and moves us outward to encompass the reality of others’ situation.
Registration for the 2026-2027 season will open late summer. More information to come!
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 first 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 for the 2026-2027 season will open late summer. More information to come!
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
