Gompa

Death is the certain outcome of all our lives, yet instead of understanding and befriending this experience, most of us avoid thinking about it. As a result, we go into our deaths unprepared, and we are unable to help those we love through this critical transition.  In this workshop Ven. Robina will teach how to make death a happy, fulfilling experience.

Ven. Robina explains in the introduction to Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s book, Preparing for Death: How to Meet Life’s Final Challenge without Fear (to be published in 2016):

“For a Buddhist, the ideal way to die is to die gradually, contrary to an often-stated view that it’s best to die in our sleep so that we don’t know about it. And the reason is clear: given that most of us live in denial of this natural event, our loved ones need time to get ready for death, at peace and unafraid, so that they can, indeed, go happily to their next rebirth, either a precious human rebirth in which they can continue to practice their spiritual path or rebirth in a pure land, such as Buddha Amitabha’s, in which they can easily become a buddha and thus be qualified to perfectly help others.”

Workshop schedule:

• Friday, March 18, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 20, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Special guest teacher Venerable Robina Courtin is known for her easy-to-understand and dynamic presentation of Buddhism, understanding our mind and emotions. Click here to sponsor her visit.

Death is the certain outcome of all our lives, yet instead of understanding and befriending this experience, most of us avoid thinking about it. As a result, we go into our deaths unprepared, and we are unable to help those we love through this critical transition.  In this workshop Ven. Robina will teach how to make death a happy, fulfilling experience.

Ven. Robina explains in the introduction to Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s book, Preparing for Death: How to Meet Life’s Final Challenge without Fear (to be published in 2016):

“For a Buddhist, the ideal way to die is to die gradually, contrary to an often-stated view that it’s best to die in our sleep so that we don’t know about it. And the reason is clear: given that most of us live in denial of this natural event, our loved ones need time to get ready for death, at peace and unafraid, so that they can, indeed, go happily to their next rebirth, either a precious human rebirth in which they can continue to practice their spiritual path or rebirth in a pure land, such as Buddha Amitabha’s, in which they can easily become a buddha and thus be qualified to perfectly help others.”

During full-day teachings, Venerable Robina encourages students to stay at the center for lunch and discuss the morning teachings over the meal. We invite you to bring a brown-bag style lunch to eat while we talk!

Workshop schedule:

• Friday, March 18, 7-8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. - noon;  1:30-4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 20, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Special guest teacher Venerable Robina Courtin is known for her easy-to-understand and dynamic presentation of Buddhism, understanding our mind and emotions. Click here to sponsor her visit.

Death is the certain outcome of all our lives, yet instead of understanding and befriending this experience, most of us avoid thinking about it. As a result, we go into our deaths unprepared, and we are unable to help those we love through this critical transition.  In this workshop Ven. Robina will teach how to make death a happy, fulfilling experience.

Ven. Robina explains in the introduction to Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s book, Preparing for Death: How to Meet Life’s Final Challenge without Fear (to be published in 2016):

“For a Buddhist, the ideal way to die is to die gradually, contrary to an often-stated view that it’s best to die in our sleep so that we don’t know about it. And the reason is clear: given that most of us live in denial of this natural event, our loved ones need time to get ready for death, at peace and unafraid, so that they can, indeed, go happily to their next rebirth, either a precious human rebirth in which they can continue to practice their spiritual path or rebirth in a pure land, such as Buddha Amitabha’s, in which they can easily become a buddha and thus be qualified to perfectly help others.”

During full-day teachings, Venerable Robina encourages students to stay at the center for lunch and discuss the morning teachings over the meal. We invite you to bring a brown-bag style lunch to eat while we talk!

Workshop schedule:

• Friday, March 18, 7-8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. - noon;  1:30-4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 20, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Special guest teacher Venerable Robina Courtin is known for her easy-to-understand and dynamic presentation of Buddhism, understanding our mind and emotions. Click here to sponsor her visit.

In our Sunday morning teaching we explore applying the methods of Buddhism to the nitty-gritty of daily life. With the guidance of one of our teachers, we discuss the complications that make us unhappy, and how the tools of Buddhism shed new light on our thoughts and emotions. In this process we discover how to steer our minds toward happiness.

We offer a full range of children's programs on Sundays. Children are invited to sit on the blue cushions at the front of the gompa, and then depart to their classes after opening prayers. Any child who wishes to is welcome to remain in the gompa for the teachings.

Special guest teacher Venerable Robina Courtin is known for her easy-to-understand and dynamic presentation of Buddhism, understanding our mind and emotions.

We are able to host Venerable Robina thanks to the generosity of sponsors. Sponsor the teachings.

Guilt over our negative actions can cripple us and leave us unable to truly take responsibility, clear away the negativity, and move on to a more positive way of living.  Buddhism teaches us to replace guilt with regret, and offers precise tools for applying a positive mind to negative actions. Once we have learned how to “clean up our act,”  we can take control of our actions and face our mistakes fearlessly and compassionately.           

Venerable Robina Courti  is known for her easy-to-understand and dynamic presentation of Buddhism, understanding our mind and emotions.

We are able to host Venerable Robina thanks to the generosity of sponsors. Sponsor the teachings.

Kadampa Center will celebrate Losar, the Tibetan New Year, on Sunday, February 14th, with traditional prayers, stories and songs, hosted by Geshe Gelek and Geshe Sangpo, with members of the local Tibetan community. Milk tea, juice, Tibetan rice, and cookies will be served during the celebration.

There will be no separate children’s program. Children will remain in the Gompa for the celebration

Kadampa Center will host the fourth Light of the Path Retreat in August of this year. It's a rare opportunity to spend a lot of time hearing the teachings of a great master, Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

In this hour, we will explore the benefits of attending the retreat, and hear from Center members who attended past retreats about what it's like.

Meditation 101 is a five-week introductory course on Buddhist meditation techniques for complete beginners. It teaches basic Buddhist meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life.

In keeping with our tradition, no fee is required to attend the class. We do rely on donations, so any offerings are greatly appreciated!

No registraiton is required, but we recommend attending the entire course for the most benefit.

The basic Buddhist meditation techniques covered include:

• What is meditation?
• Breathing meditations
• Mindfulness meditations
• Visualization meditations

The final session on March 15 will be taught by visiting teacher Venerable Robina Courtin.

We are able to host Venerable Robina thanks to the generosity of sponsors. Sponsor the teachings.

The realization of emptiness is crucial for the attainment of liberation and enlightenment. Learn to develop calm abiding and different methods of meditation on emptiness.

Guest teacher Venerable Robina Courtin will teach the course on Monday, March 14.

We are able to host Venerable Robina thanks to the generosity of sponsors. Sponsor the teachings.