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Inspired by the 8s: Exploring Ourselves Through Tibetan Buddhism
With Richard Prinz
In-Person and Online via Zoom 9:00 am – 10:30 am PST Saturdays: April 5- May 3rd *No Class on Saturday April 19th* About the Series: Join us for a transformative four-week series where we will explore key teachings from Tibetan Buddhism through the lens of "8." Tibetan Buddhism is rich with lists and teachings that […]
Discovering Buddhism, Module 9: Samsara and Nirvana
With Venerable Sangye Khadro
Online Only Via Zoom Register for this Program Five Tuesday Sessions April 8 – May 6 , 2025; 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm PT Online Only Practice Day Sunday, May 18, 2025; 10:30 am – 1:30 pm PT In-Person and Online *Please note that Venerable Angie Muir will be leading the Practice Day In-Person at […]
Weeknight Evening Express Meditation: Purification
With Venerable Katy Cole
Monday – Friday: Every Night of the Week 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm PDT Zoom Only End the day with a purification practice, the Four Opponent Powers. Please try to join this class no later than 8:00 pm. “There are so many problems in the world—what should we do? Doing Vajrasattva practice is the […]
Weekday Morning Express Meditation
Monday – Friday: Every Day of the Week 6:30 am – 7:00 am PDT Zoom Only Start the day at 6:30 am Pacific Time with guided meditations every weekday. "Meditation is the way we realize the nature of the mind. Therefore it’s something that we absolutely have to do. Since Western education does not […]
Namgyalma Sadhana Practice
With Venerable Steve Carlier
7:00 am - 8:00 am Rescheduled for 4/30 *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 […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Venerable 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 […]
Group Recitation of the Golden Light Sutra
With Venerable Gyalten Chimé
The Sutra of Golden Light In-Person at the Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz and Online via Zoom Every Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30pm PST A Mahayana Sutra emphasizing healing, world peace, & protection with Ven. Gyalten Chimé Join our friends at the Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz for a recitation of the Golden Light Sutra. […]
Monthly Prayers for our Gurus
With Venerable Yangchen
Sunday, May 4 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Online only May the glorious lamas live long. May happiness and well-being arise for all sentient beings, present throughout space. May I and all beings without exception, having gathered the two accumulations and purified the two obscurations, be swiftly established in the state of Buddhahood. […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
In-Person Only In the Gompa About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to the Medicine Buddhas 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; […]
Group Recitation of the Golden Light Sutra
With Venerable Gyalten Chimé
The Sutra of Golden Light In-Person at the Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz and Online via Zoom Every Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30pm PST A Mahayana Sutra emphasizing healing, world peace, & protection with Ven. Gyalten Chimé Join our friends at the Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz for a recitation of the Golden Light Sutra. […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Wednesday, May 7th 11:00 am - 12:00 pm In Person Only Venerable Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). 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 […]
Lama Chopa Puja
With Venerable Yangchen
Lama Chopa Puja In-Person and Online Via Zoom Wednesday, May 7th 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Lama Chopa, also called Guru Puja, is a beautiful, profound practice where we make offerings to and request blessings and inspiration from the Three Jewels and the Spiritual Teacher (whether or not the teacher is physically present). Lama Chopa […]
Annual Kunrig Retreat
With Venerable Steve Carlier
Friday May 9th - Sunday May 11th Online Only Via Zoom About Kunrig: Kunrig—Sarvavid, in Sanskrit, is a Yoga Tantra deity. He is known as “the king of deities who purify the lower realms.” We can understand why from the story of a deva who died and was born in one of the hell realms. […]
Commentary on The Mind Training Induced by Way of Poem, A Perfect Composition of Words
With Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
**Presented via Zoom. Registration required.*** Saturday, May 10 Online only via zoom Geshe Ngawang Dakpa will be giving a commentary on The Mind Training Induced by Way of Poem, A Perfect Composition of Words, composed by the great Je Tsongkhapa Lobsang Drakpa. This unique text, rarely taught in English, presents the core practices of Mahayana […]
Weekly Medicine Buddha Puja
With Venerable Samten
In Person Only In the Gompa About the Medicine Buddha Puja Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to the Medicine Buddhas 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 […]
“Are We Communicating, Dear?”: Learning from the Wisdom of Lama Yeshe
With Karuna Cayton
In-Person and Online via Zoom 10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST Sundays: May 11th - June 29th *No Class Sunday June 8th* About the Course: Join Karuna Cayton for a warm and engaging 7 part series based on the teachings of Lama Thubten Yeshe, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most beloved and accessible masters and one […]
Group Recitation of the Golden Light Sutra
With Venerable Gyalten Chimé
The Sutra of Golden Light In-Person at the Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz and Online via Zoom Every Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30pm PST A Mahayana Sutra emphasizing healing, world peace, & protection with Ven. Gyalten Chimé Join our friends at the Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz for a recitation of the Golden Light Sutra. […]
Kalachakra Six-Session Guru Yoga Sadhana Practice
With Venerable Steve Carlier
Wednesday, May 14th 7:00 am – 8:00 am *This practice will be held online via zoom* Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche explained the meaning of "Kalachakra" during a teaching at Maitripa College in Portland. "Kala" means time. At no time does the primordial clear light mind ever change; it has always been pure, is pure, and will […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Wednesday, May 14th 11:00 am - 12:00 pm In Person Only Venerable Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). 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 […]
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 the Medicine Buddhas 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 […]
Kunrig Sadhana Practice
With Venerable Steve Carlier
7:00 am - 8:00 am *This practice will be held online via zoom* Kunrig (Skt. Sarvavid) is a Yoga Tantra deity. He is known as “the King of Deities for purifying the lower realms.” Even if someone has already been born in the lower realms, if you do Kunrig practice or puja, they will be […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja Copy
With Venerable Samten
Wednesday, May 21st 11:00 am - 12:00 pm In Person Only Venerable Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). 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 […]
Commentary on The Mind Training Induced by Way of Poem, A Perfect Composition of Words
With Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
**Presented via Zoom. Registration required.*** Saturday, May 24 Online only via zoom Geshe Ngawang Dakpa will be giving a commentary on The Mind Training Induced by Way of Poem, A Perfect Composition of Words, composed by the great Je Tsongkhapa Lobsang Drakpa. This unique text, rarely taught in English, presents the core practices of Mahayana […]
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 the Medicine Buddhas 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 […]
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 […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja Copy
With Venerable Samten
Wednesday, May 28th 11:00 am - 12:00 pm In Person Only Venerable Samten will performing the Cittamani Tara Puja (in Tibetan). 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 […]
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 the Medicine Buddhas 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 […]
Annual Kalachakra Six Session Guru Yoga Retreat for World Peace
With Venerable Steve Carlier
Online only via Zoom June 4-June 11 About Kalachakra: Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche explained the meaning of "Kalachakra" during a teaching at Maitripa College in Portland. "Kala" means time. At no time does the primordial clear light mind ever change; it has always been pure, is pure, and will always be pure. What “Kala" refers […]
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 the Medicine Buddhas 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 […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Venerable 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 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 the Medicine Buddhas 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 […]
Kunrig Sadhana Practice
With Venerable Steve Carlier
7:00 am - 8:00 am *This practice will be held online via zoom* Kunrig (Skt. Sarvavid) is a Yoga Tantra deity. He is known as “the King of Deities for purifying the lower realms.” Even if someone has already been born in the lower realms, if you do Kunrig practice or puja, they will be […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Venerable 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 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 the Medicine Buddhas 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 […]
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 […]
Weekly Cittamani Tara Puja
With Venerable Samten
Venerable 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 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 the Medicine Buddhas 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 […]
Cultivating Wisdom and Compassion Through Non-Harming
With Bob Stahl
In-Person and Online via Zoom July 4th – 6th This weekend mindfulness meditation retreat will offer a time to pause and reset in our beautiful redwood forest. The retreat will be devoted to experiencing the first Buddhist precept of non-harming, which is the foundation for all peace. The heart of the Buddha's teachings is cultivating wisdom […]
Kunrig Sadhana Practice
With Venerable Steve Carlier
7:00 am - 8:00 am *This practice will be held online via zoom* Kunrig (Skt. Sarvavid) is a Yoga Tantra deity. He is known as “the King of Deities for purifying the lower realms.” Even if someone has already been born in the lower realms, if you do Kunrig practice or puja, they will be […]
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 […]
Path to True Freedom
With Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche II
In-Person and Online via Zoom August 18th - August 24th What To Expect Join us for a week-long retreat with the revered Lama, Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche II, who will offer teachings on the Special Insight Chapter of the Lam Rim Chenmo by Lama Tsongkhapa. This chapter focuses on how to develop the wisdom of […]
Evening Teachings with Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche II
With Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche II
August 18 - 23 In-Person or Online Via Zoom 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm For students with busy schedules who can't join the full retreat (Path to True Freedom Retreat) but are eager to deepen their understanding, Rinpoche has made an "evenings only" option available. This allows participants to attend just the evening teaching […]
How to Face Death Without Fear Retreat
With Venerable Robina Courtin
How to Face Death Without Fear September 19- 21 In-Person and Online Via Zoom Death is a natural part of existence, but because of our intense attachment to this life, this body, and our own sense of self, we live in denial of it. As Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains in his book, How to Face […]
Heart Essence of Buddha Nature Retreat
With Venerable Losang Gendun
In-Person and Online via Zoom “To be empty of self is to be full of others” - Venerable Gendun In this weekend retreat, we will explore the profound connection between Buddha Nature and compassionate activity, uncovering how the wisdom of emptiness naturally gives rise to boundless compassion. Guided by the esteemed Venerable Gendun, we have […]