Talk on some aspect of Buddhism and our daily lives, our spiritual practice. Followed by a tea/coffee break and meditation.
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Meditation and prayers. Usually a visualization meditation on one particular deity which is an aspect of our Buddha nature.
Description:
One of the Four Great Festival Days of the year which relate to the life of Buddha Shakyamuni. On these days, the effects of positive or negative actions are multiplied 10 million times. The schedule for this day is:
6 am White Tara Puja begins
Center is open all day for mantra recitation. People can come and go throughout the day. At 5:30 pm we will end the puja and begin preparing for Lama Chopa Tsok Offering at 7 pm.
Description:
6 AM - White Tara Puja begins the all day recitation. Ends around 5:30 pm. Tsok offering at 7 pm.
Description:
Lama Chopa Tsok Offering (feast offering to Jigten Sumgon, founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage) in honor of HH Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche's birthday,
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Description:
Learn to read your practice texts! This 8 week course will enrich your understanding of Buddhism and your practice. You will learn to read Tibetan script with proper pronunciation. Teacher is Meghan Howard, a graduate of Harvard College and translator to several Drikung Kagyu lamas. She is currently "on leave" from her position as assistant to H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche, head of the Drikung Kagyu lineage in Dehra Dun, India.
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Description:
Sutra Recitation
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Description:
Talk on some aspect of Buddhism and our daily lives, our spiritual practice. Followed by a tea/coffee break and meditation.
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Meditation and prayers. Usually a visualization meditation on one particular deity which is an aspect of our Buddha nature.
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Description:
Prayers and meditation on White Tara. Tara dispells fear and negativity, subdues obstructors and afflictive emotions. Reciting White Tara mantra also promotes long life.
Time:
6:00am - 9:00am
Description:
The Dharma Center will once again be open from 6:00 to 9:00 AM for silent meditation. Stop in anytime, for as long or short as you wish and meditate in the peace and profound silence of the White Lotus Shrine room. Coffee and tea will be available.
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Description:
Learn to read your practice texts! This 8 week course will enrich your understanding of Buddhism and your practice. You will learn to read Tibetan script with proper pronunciation. Teacher is Meghan Howard, a graduate of Harvard College and translator to several Drikung Kagyu lamas. She is currently "on leave" from her position as assistant to H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche, head of the Drikung Kagyu lineage in Dehra Dun, India.
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Description:
Sutra Recitation
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Description:
Talk on some aspect of Buddhism and our daily lives, our spiritual practice. Followed by a tea/coffee break and meditation.
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Meditation and prayers. Usually a visualization meditation on one particular deity which is an aspect of our Buddha nature.
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Description:
Prayers and meditation on White Tara. Tara dispells fear and negativity, subdues obstructors and afflictive emotions. Reciting White Tara mantra also promotes long life.
Time:
6:00am - 9:00am
Description:
The Dharma Center will once again be open from 6:00 to 9:00 AM for silent meditation. Stop in anytime, for as long or short as you wish and meditate in the peace and profound silence of the White Lotus Shrine room. Coffee and tea will be available.
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Description:
Learn to read your practice texts! This 8 week course will enrich your understanding of Buddhism and your practice. You will learn to read Tibetan script with proper pronunciation. Teacher is Meghan Howard, a graduate of Harvard College and translator to several Drikung Kagyu lamas. She is currently "on leave" from her position as assistant to H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche, head of the Drikung Kagyu lineage in Dehra Dun, India.
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Description:
Sutra Recitation
Time:
All day event
Description:
At White Lotus Society, 11 S. Goodman Street. Expanded this year! Come and find those treasures that belonged to someone else first!
Time:
All day event
Description:
At White Lotus Society, 11 S. Goodman Street. Expanded this year! Come and find those treasures that belonged to someone else first!
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Description:
Talk on some aspect of Buddhism and our daily lives, our spiritual practice. Followed by a tea/coffee break and meditation.
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Meditation and prayers. Usually a visualization meditation on one particular deity which is an aspect of our Buddha nature.
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Description:
Join us for this festive feast offering to the great Tibetan saint, Milarepa! Bring a food or drink offering that can be shared with others. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early with your offering.
Time:
6:00am - 9:00am
Description:
The Dharma Center will once again be open from 6:00 to 9:00 AM for silent meditation. Stop in anytime, for as long or short as you wish and meditate in the peace and profound silence of the White Lotus Shrine room. Coffee and tea will be available.
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Description:
Learn to read your practice texts! This 8 week course will enrich your understanding of Buddhism and your practice. You will learn to read Tibetan script with proper pronunciation. Teacher is Meghan Howard, a graduate of Harvard College and translator to several Drikung Kagyu lamas. She is currently "on leave" from her position as assistant to H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche, head of the Drikung Kagyu lineage in Dehra Dun, India.
Description:
The Unwinking Gaze:The Inside Story of the Dalai Lama's Struggle for Tibet. Contains footage from the protests in Lhasa earlier this year. Tickets, $10, available ahead of time at the White Lotus Society or on the night of the showing at the Little Theater.
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Description:
Talk on some aspect of Buddhism and our daily lives, our spiritual practice. Followed by a tea/coffee break and meditation.
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Description:
Meditation and prayers. Usually a visualization meditation on one particular deity which is an aspect of our Buddha nature.