Sunday Teachings
Geshe Gyeltsen is teaching from the Kadampa texts.
** These teachings take place every Sunday from 10:30 AM until approximately 12:30 PM
unless otherwise noted on the Calendar below.
Sunday Meditation
Silent meditation from 9 AM- 10 AM.
Mondays
Commentary is offered on the analytical meditation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha
of compassion. Students will read from the text and receive an explanation of
each verse followed by a moment of contemplation. This practice is done each
week in order to familiarize students with the concept of maintaining a daily
practice. The class is held every Monday evening, unless otherwise noted,
from 7:30 PM- 9:00 PM.
Wednesdays
Geshe Gyeltsen continues his commentary on H.E. Pabongka Rinpoche’s Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand.
** These teachings take place every Wednesday from 7:30 PM until approximately 9:00 PM
unless otherwise noted on the Calendar below.
Fridays
Meditation with Ven. Thartso - 7:30 PM.
Saturday-Sunday, monthly mini-retreat
Geshe Gyeltsen will teach a different topic for each retreat at 7:30pm on designated Saturday evenings and students will dedicate time on Sunday morning meditating on the topic. along with taking the 24-hour Mahayana Vows at sunrise (5am Aug.-Oct., 6am Nov-Feb.)
Childrens's Class
1st Sun. each month, held concurrently with Ven. Geshela’s classes so bring your children to enjoy the morning while you attend teachings. Kids will sit in for the prayers and then move to the residence living room with Ven. Tenzin Kacho, Bibi Do & Lili Do. Very young children should be assisted by parents.
Geshe Gyeltsen offers his classes to the public free of charge in order for everyone to have the opportunity to hear the dharma. For some events there may be a suggested donation at the door but there is no obligation to pay.
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| 31 August | Sunday | Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen will offer Refuge vows | 9:30 AM | ||
| 2 September | Tuesday | Tibetan Democracy Day | - | ||
| 7 September | Sunday | Children's Class | 10:30 AM | ||
| 10 September | Wednesday | Tsog day | - | ||
| 12-14 September | Friday - Sunday | Ven. Geshe Gyeltsen in San Jose | - | ||
| 20 September | Saturday | Mini-retreat - Equanimity (Teachings on Saturdy night, meditation on Sunday morning) |
7:30 PM | ||
| 21 September | Sunday | - | |||
| 24 September | Wednesday | Tsog day | - | ||
| 28 September | Sunday | Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen will offer Bodhisattva vows | 9 AM | ||
| 2 October | Thursday | Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi | - | ||
| 5 October | Sunday | Children's Class | 10:30 AM | ||
| 9 October | Thursday | Tsog day | - | ||
| 18 October | Saturday | Mini-retreat - All sentient beings are our mothers (Teachings on Saturdy night, meditation on Sunday morning) |
7:30 PM | ||
| 19 October | Sunday | - | |||
| 23 October | Thursday | Tsog day | - | ||
| 2 November | Sunday | Children's Class | 10:30 AM | ||
| 8 November | Friday | Tsog day | - | ||
| 15 November | Saturday | Mini-retreat - Recollecting the kindness of sentient beings (Teachings on Saturdy night, meditation on Sunday morning) |
7:30 PM | ||
| 16 November | Sunday | - | |||
| 22 November | Saturday | Tsog day | - | ||
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