Dharma
12 Links Lam Rim Series
With Venerable Steve Carlier
Every Thursday, May 16 - 30 8:00 am - 9:30 am Online ONLY When you look at the drawing of the wheel of life, you are looking at a picture of your own mind. You are looking at how it is your own mind that gets you into trouble, and how it is your own […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they vowed that their prayers would […]
Namgyalma Sadhana Practice
With Venerable Steve Carlier
7:00 am - 8:00 am *This practice session will be held online via zoom* Namgyalma is one of the three main long-life deities and belongs to the tathagata family of practices. Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains that the Namgyalma practice not only dispels life obstacles; it also purifies negativities and downfalls and protects against birth in […]
Saka Dawa Stupathon!
Happy Saka Dawa! Ten years ago we held our first Wheelathon, a 24-hour turning of our Great Prayer Wheel to generate funds for The 100,000 Stupa Project. Now (rejoice!) we have a Stupa on the Land of Medicine Buddha property to circumambulate. During Saka Dawa this year, we invite you to join us in generating, […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara Protector Prayers (occasionally) We are doing […]
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to long-term Buddhist practitioners […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they vowed that their prayers would […]
Harmonizing Body and Mind through Meditation and Tai Chi Chih
With Venerable Katy Cole
Sundays, In Person & via Zoom June 2. Online Only via Zoom June 9, 16 & 23 9:00 - 10:30 am Discover the transformative power of a daily meditation practice with these tips from a seasoned Buddhist practitioner. With guidance on techniques, mindfulness exercises, and the philosophy of meditation, you'll learn how to cultivate a […]
Public talk and blessing of Holy sites with HE Ling Rinpoche
With His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche
In-Person only per HE Ling Rinpoche's guidance. Join us for this incredible event at Land of Medicine Buddha as we welcome His Eminence the 7th Yongzin Ling Rinpoche who has accepted our invitation to give a public talk and bless the holy objects at LMB during Rinpoche’s S.F. Bay Area tour. We are so pleased […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara Protector Prayers (occasionally) We are doing […]
Namgyalma Retreat
With Venerable Steve Carlier
Online only via Zoom June 7 - 14 Namgyalma is one of the three long-life deities and is of the tathagatha family of practices. Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche explained that the Namgyalma practice not only dispels life obstacles; it also purifies negativities and downfalls and protects against birth in the lower realms. Lama Zopa Rinpoche […]
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to long-term Buddhist practitioners […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they vowed that their prayers would […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara Protector Prayers (occasionally) We are doing […]
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to long-term Buddhist practitioners […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they vowed that their prayers would […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara Protector Prayers (occasionally) We are doing […]
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to long-term Buddhist practitioners […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they vowed that their prayers would […]
Special Insight Chapter Discussion Group
With Tubten Pende
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online only via Zoom Join us for the next 6 week block of discussions on the Insight Chapter of the Lam Rim Chenmo (Lama Tsong Khapa's Great Exposition of the Stages of the Path), that was formed at the advice of Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche. Answering our questions and discussion […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara Protector Prayers (occasionally) We are doing […]
The Nectar of Bodhicitta
With Venerable Steve Carlier
Thursdays, June 27 - August 8 8:00 am - 9:30 am Online ONLY "Whatever action we do with a selfish motivation is not only a complete waste of time, it causes only further future suffering. On the other hand, any action done with a selfless bodhicitta motivation is utterly worthwhile. Therefore, every action we do, […]
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to long-term Buddhist practitioners […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they vowed that their prayers would […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara Protector Prayers (occasionally) We are doing […]
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to long-term Buddhist practitioners […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they vowed that their prayers would […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara Protector Prayers (occasionally) We are doing […]
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to long-term Buddhist practitioners […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they vowed that their prayers would […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara Protector Prayers (occasionally) We are doing […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara Protector Prayers (occasionally) We are doing […]
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to long-term Buddhist practitioners […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they vowed that their prayers would […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they vowed that their prayers would […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara Protector Prayers (occasionally) We are doing […]
Weekly Drop In Meditation
With Venerable Yangchen
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am We are so pleased to announce that our dear Ven. Yangchen will be leading Saturday drop-in Meditations weekly In-person only. Venerable’s guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to long-term Buddhist practitioners […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. They strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of all sentient beings; they vowed that their prayers would […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Ven. Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). This practice is done In-Person only. The puja, preceded by some preliminary prayers, will be done in the following sequence: Praise to Shakyamuni Buddha Ganden Lhagyama (Hundred Deities of Tushita), aka Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Four Mandala Offerings to Cittamani Tara Protector Prayers (occasionally) We are doing […]
Living Stillness Retreat
Teaching: Adam Moskowitz | Sarah Carr Bodywork: Alex Mart You are invited to gather in a beautiful, communal setting to rediscover the vibrancy of the present moment. On retreat, we take refuge in nature, quiet, togetherness, and an ancient rhythm; we harmonize with the depth of loving-awareness within, opening up to a kind of spacious ease that […]