Classes
The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
With Venerable Steve Carlier
Thursdays, March 5 – June 25, 8:00 am – 9:30 am (No class on April 16) Online Only Part of FPMT's Basic Program, this course continues with the ongoing exploration of the Middle Length Lam Rim, or Stages of the Path, with Venerable Steve Carlier. The sessions begin where we left off last year […]
In-Depth Meditation Training
With Venerable Losang Gendun
Year 3, Term 3: The Radiant Ground: Emptiness and Buddha Nature 10 Saturdays, May 2 – July 4, 2026 6:30 am – 9:00 am Pacific Time Online Only via Zoom In-Depth Meditation Training (IDMT) We are excited to partner with the Buddha Project and many other FPMT centers worldwide to offer this wonderful, ongoing course […]
Wisdom for the Heart: Seeing Clearly, Living Freely
With Venerable Angie Muir
Saturdays, May 16, 23, 30, and June 6 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT In Person in the Gompa and Online via Zoom Why do we suffer even when we’re sincerely seeking happiness? According to Tibetan Buddhism, the root of our struggle lies in four subtle, yet powerful misperceptions: we see what is impermanent as […]
North American Community Practice
With Venerable Angie Muir
Every Thursday Online via Zoom 8:00 am – 8:45 am PST Weekly on Thursdays—We join the Global Mani Mantra Retreat from May 17 – November 1! Join us each Thursday morning through November 1 as the North American Region participates in the FPMT Global Mani Retreat with a short, powerful 45-minute collective practice. […]
Group Recitation of the Golden Light Sutra
With Venerable Gyalten Chimé
In Person and Online via Zoom Thursday, June 4 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Join us for a recitation of the Golden Light Sutra, a Mahayana sutra emphasizing healing, world peace, and protection, for peace and harmony in the country and world. Purpose of Reciting this Sutra During times of climate crisis and social, political, […]
Group Recitation of the Golden Light Sutra
With Venerable Gyalten Chimé
In Person and Online via Zoom Thursday, June 11 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Join us for a recitation of the Golden Light Sutra, a Mahayana sutra emphasizing healing, world peace, and protection, for peace and harmony in the country and world. Purpose of Reciting this Sutra During times of climate crisis and social, political, […]
Commentary on the 6th Chapter of A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
With Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Saturday, June 13 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Online Only via Zoom We continue our ongoing series of teachings with Geshe Ngawang Dakpa in collaboration with our sister center, Tse Chen Ling. We are happy to share that we will be starting with a new topic! Geshe-la will give a commentary on the 6th chapter […]
Discovering Buddhism, Module 1 Mind and Its Potential
With Geshe Tenzin Legtsok
Discovering Buddhism Join a new cycle of Discovering Buddhism — a fresh opportunity for students of all backgrounds to explore the foundations of the Buddhist path together. The two-year FPMT foundational-level program is offered in a hybrid format taught by our resident teacher, Geshe Tenzin Legtsok and our beloved teacher, Venerable Angie Muir. Explore an […]
Introduction to Buddhism: Foundations and Practice
With Geshe Tenzin Legtsok
Saturday, July 18 9:30 am – 3:00 pm In Person and Online via Zoom This introductory daylong course explores the basic principles of the Buddha’s teachings. Designed to inspire and guide participants in their spiritual journey, it offers an authentic introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, guided by Buddhist scholar Geshe Tenzin Legtsok. Participants will learn […]