Gompa

The month of Saka Dawa celebrates Shakyamuni's birth, enlightenment and passing into parinirvana.  The merit of any positive actions are increased exponentially.

On this holy day we will do two merit-making practices: Prostrations to the 35 Confession Buddhas and a group recitation of the Vajra Cutter Sutra, each of us taking a turn to read a page (if we wish).

This is an online event, available on Zoom and our YouTube channel.

Registration is required to participate via Zoom.

Click here to register.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Geshe Gelek will offer a teaching Sundays from his remote location in Patagonia.

We are offering this teaching via both Zoom and online YouTube streaming!

Watch the teaching on YouTube online streaming.

To attend by Zoom, please register in advance for this meeting.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

On Sundays while Geshe Gelek is away, we'll have a brief program with opening prayers, meditation, a Dharma reading and dedication prayers

We are offering this session through both our familiar YouTube streaming as well as Zoom!

Watch the teaching on YouTube online streaming.

To attend by Zoom, please register in advance for this meeting.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Download course notes, "A Bird Needs Two Wings: Wisdom and Compassion," prepared by Venerable Robina for this week's teachngs here:

Course notes for TABLET

Course notes for PHONE

The teaching will take place Tuesday, June 2, 7-9 pm, hosted by Kadampa Center on Zoom and streamed on YouTube.

Students will need to register for each individual teaching they plan to attend.

Click here to register for this session.

The online environment creates an opportunity to develop new etiquette when attending a teaching.

• We ask students to please log in at least 10 minutes early, so that we have time to resolve any technical issues before the teacher arrives.
• To minimize distractions, please avoid using group chat during the teachings.
• Private chat will be available, and students can send questions for the teacher to the chat monitor, who will be identified for each teaching.

More about Venerable Robina Courtin

Venerable Robina on Facebook

Supporting the teachings

Supporting the teachings is an incredibly powerful and important act -- it is a practice of the highest form of generosity – giving the means to enlightenment. Kadampa Center has for many years operated within the ideal of offering teachings without charging a fee, so that money is not an obstacle for anyone to hear the precious teachings and participate in the practices. We rely on the generous hearts of those who are moved to support the spiritual offerings and keep them open to everyone regardless of ability to pay.

Although we don't have the expense of travel and hospitality for Venerable Robina during her visit, donations are still needed and meaningful, and make it possible for us to make a generous offering to her on behalf of everyone attending the teachings.

Supporting the teachings benefits not just the Center and those who attend, but it also greatly benefits the donor, because it creates the causes to meet the teachings again in future lives, and deepens the connection with the teacher. 

Kadampa Center offers two ways to support the teachings: Sponsorships and Donations.

Sponsorships begin at $250.

Sponsors receive:

 - The opportunity to write a personal dedication that we will post on the gompa door for all to share.  We must receive the sponsorship and dedication by Wednesday, June 3 to assure we have time to print and post your dedication.

There may be more than one sponsor for any event.

Donations are any amount less than $250.

Donors of $100 or more receive:

 - The opportunity to write a personal dedication that we will post on this pagefor all to share. We must receive the sponsorship and dedication by Wednesday, June 3 to assure we have time to print and post your dedication.

Supporting the teachings is a two-step process

Step One  is dedicating your generosity (click here).

Step Two  is making the donation or sponsorship (use the buttons below on this page),

Dedications may be very simple - "For my mother, Rosemary" - or they might encompass more extensive spiritual wishes, such as "May these teachings be the cause to liberate all sentient beings," or wishes for the teacher's long life, to benefit a person who is ill - any heart-felt positive intention!  You also can dedicate for more than one intention. If you'd like, you can team up with friends on a sponsorship - please have one person make the donation and work it out among yourselves. 

Use our secure online community to donate by clicking your choice below.

To try our new Text Giving, send KC108 to 73256 and select your level from the drop down menu..

Don't forget to dedicate your generosity!

Venerable Robina Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor Spiritual Materials ~ $108

Sponsor Mon, Tue or Weds ~ $250

Sponsor Friday teaching ~ $350

Sponsor Saturday or Sunday teaching ~ $500

Venerable Robina Donation Opportunities

Heart Giving ~ $Your Choice

Thank You!

Download course notes, "A Bird Needs Two Wings: Wisdom and Compassion," prepared by Venerable Robina for this week's teachngs here:

Course notes for TABLET

Course notes for PHONE

The teaching will take place Sunday, June 7, 1-4 pm, hosted by Kadampa Center on Zoom and streamed on YouTube.

Students will need to register for each individual teaching they plan to attend.

Click here to register for this session.

The online environment creates an opportunity to develop new etiquette when attending a teaching.

• We ask students to please log in at least 10 minutes early, so that we have time to resolve any technical issues before the teacher arrives.
• To minimize distractions, please avoid using group chat during the teachings.
• Private chat will be available, and students can send questions for the teacher to the chat monitor, who will be identified for each teaching.

More about Venerable Robina Courtin

Venerable Robina on Facebook

Supporting the teachings

Supporting the teachings is an incredibly powerful and important act -- it is a practice of the highest form of generosity – giving the means to enlightenment. Kadampa Center has for many years operated within the ideal of offering teachings without charging a fee, so that money is not an obstacle for anyone to hear the precious teachings and participate in the practices. We rely on the generous hearts of those who are moved to support the spiritual offerings and keep them open to everyone regardless of ability to pay.

Although we don't have the expense of travel and hospitality for Venerable Robina during her visit, donations are still needed and meaningful, and make it possible for us to make a generous offering to her on behalf of everyone attending the teachings.

Supporting the teachings benefits not just the Center and those who attend, but it also greatly benefits the donor, because it creates the causes to meet the teachings again in future lives, and deepens the connection with the teacher. 

Kadampa Center offers two ways to support the teachings: Sponsorships and Donations.

Sponsorships begin at $250.

Sponsors receive:

 - The opportunity to write a personal dedication that we will post on the gompa door for all to share.  

There may be more than one sponsor for any event.

Donations are any amount less than $250.

Donors of $100 or more receive:

 - The opportunity to write a personal dedication that we will post on this pagefor all to share. We must receive the sponsorship and dedication by Wednesday, June 3 to assure we have time to print and post your dedication.

Supporting the teachings is a two-step process

Step One  is dedicating your generosity (click here).

Step Two  is making the donation or sponsorship (use the buttons below on this page),

Dedications may be very simple - "For my mother, Rosemary" - or they might encompass more extensive spiritual wishes, such as "May these teachings be the cause to liberate all sentient beings," or wishes for the teacher's long life, to benefit a person who is ill - any heart-felt positive intention!  You also can dedicate for more than one intention. If you'd like, you can team up with friends on a sponsorship - please have one person make the donation and work it out among yourselves. 

Use our secure online community to donate by clicking your choice below.

To try our new Text Giving, send KC108 to 73256 and select your level from the drop down menu..

Don't forget to dedicate your generosity!

Venerable Robina Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor Spiritual Materials ~ $108

Sponsor Mon, Tue or Weds ~ $250

Sponsor Friday teaching ~ $350

Sponsor Saturday or Sunday teaching ~ $500

Venerable Robina Donation Opportunities

Heart Giving ~ $Your Choice

Thank You!

Download course notes, "A Bird Needs Two Wings: Wisdom and Compassion," prepared by Venerable Robina for this week's teachngs here:

Course notes for TABLET

Course notes for PHONE

The teaching will take place Friday, June 5, 7-9 pm, hosted by Kadampa Center on Zoom and streamed on YouTube.

Students will need to register for each individual teaching they plan to attend.

Click here to register for this session.

The online environment creates an opportunity to develop new etiquette when attending a teaching.

• We ask students to please log in at least 10 minutes early, so that we have time to resolve any technical issues before the teacher arrives.
• To minimize distractions, please avoid using group chat during the teachings.
• Private chat will be available, and students can send questions for the teacher to the chat monitor, who will be identified for each teaching.

More about Venerable Robina Courtin

Venerable Robina on Facebook

Supporting the teachings

Supporting the teachings is an incredibly powerful and important act -- it is a practice of the highest form of generosity – giving the means to enlightenment. Kadampa Center has for many years operated within the ideal of offering teachings without charging a fee, so that money is not an obstacle for anyone to hear the precious teachings and participate in the practices. We rely on the generous hearts of those who are moved to support the spiritual offerings and keep them open to everyone regardless of ability to pay.

Although we don't have the expense of travel and hospitality for Venerable Robina during her visit, donations are still needed and meaningful, and make it possible for us to make a generous offering to her on behalf of everyone attending the teachings.

Supporting the teachings benefits not just the Center and those who attend, but it also greatly benefits the donor, because it creates the causes to meet the teachings again in future lives, and deepens the connection with the teacher.

Kadampa Center offers two ways to support the teachings: Sponsorships and Donations.

Sponsorships begin at $250.

Sponsors receive:

 - The opportunity to write a personal dedication that we will post on the gompa door for all to share.  

There may be more than one sponsor for any event.

Donations are any amount less than $250.

Donors of $100 or more receive:

 - The opportunity to write a personal dedication that we will post on this pagefor all to share. We must receive the sponsorship and dedication by Wednesday, June 3 to assure we have time to print and post your dedication.

Supporting the teachings is a two-step process

Step One  is dedicating your generosity (click here).

Step Two  is making the donation or sponsorship (use the buttons below on this page),

Dedications may be very simple - "For my mother, Rosemary" - or they might encompass more extensive spiritual wishes, such as "May these teachings be the cause to liberate all sentient beings," or wishes for the teacher's long life, to benefit a person who is ill - any heart-felt positive intention!  You also can dedicate for more than one intention. If you'd like, you can team up with friends on a sponsorship - please have one person make the donation and work it out among yourselves. 

Use our secure online community to donate by clicking your choice below.

To try our new Text Giving, send KC108 to 73256 and select your level from the drop down menu..

Don't forget to dedicate your generosity!

Venerable Robina Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor Spiritual Materials ~ $108

Sponsor Mon, Tue or Weds ~ $250

Sponsor Friday teaching ~ $350

Sponsor Saturday or Sunday teaching ~ $500

Venerable Robina Donation Opportunities

Heart Giving ~ $Your Choice

Thank You!

Download course notes, "A Bird Needs Two Wings: Wisdom and Compassion," prepared by Venerable Robina for this week's teachngs here:

Course notes for TABLET

Course notes for PHONE

The teaching will take place Wednesday, June 3, 7-9 pm, hosted by Kadampa Center on Zoom and streamed on YouTube.

Students will need to register for each individual teaching they plan to attend.

Click here to register for this session.

The online environment creates an opportunity to develop new etiquette when attending a teaching.

• We ask students to please log in at least 10 minutes early, so that we have time to resolve any technical issues before the teacher arrives.
• To minimize distractions, please avoid using group chat during the teachings.
• Private chat will be available, and students can send questions for the teacher to the chat monitor, who will be identified for each teaching.

More about Venerable Robina Courtin

Venerable Robina on Facebook

Supporting the teachings

Supporting the teachings is an incredibly powerful and important act -- it is a practice of the highest form of generosity – giving the means to enlightenment. Kadampa Center has for many years operated within the ideal of offering teachings without charging a fee, so that money is not an obstacle for anyone to hear the precious teachings and participate in the practices. We rely on the generous hearts of those who are moved to support the spiritual offerings and keep them open to everyone regardless of ability to pay.

Although we don't have the expense of travel and hospitality for Venerable Robina during her visit, donations are still needed and meaningful, and make it possible for us to make a generous offering to her on behalf of everyone attending the teachings.

Supporting the teachings benefits not just the Center and those who attend, but it also greatly benefits the donor, because it creates the causes to meet the teachings again in future lives, and deepens the connection with the teacher.

Kadampa Center offers two ways to support the teachings: Sponsorships and Donations.

Sponsorships begin at $250.

Sponsors receive:

 - The opportunity to write a personal dedication that we will post on the gompa door for all to share.  We must receive the sponsorship and dedication by Friday, May 29 to assure we have time to print and post your dedication.

There may be more than one sponsor for any event.

Donations are any amount less than $250.

Donors of $100 or more receive:

 - The opportunity to write a personal dedication that we will post on this pagefor all to share. We must receive the sponsorship and dedication by Friday, May 29 to assure we have time to print and post your dedication.

Supporting the teachings is a two-step process

Step One  is dedicating your generosity (click here).

Step Two  is making the donation or sponsorship (use the buttons below on this page),

Dedications may be very simple - "For my mother, Rosemary" - or they might encompass more extensive spiritual wishes, such as "May these teachings be the cause to liberate all sentient beings," or wishes for the teacher's long life, to benefit a person who is ill - any heart-felt positive intention!  You also can dedicate for more than one intention. If you'd like, you can team up with friends on a sponsorship - please have one person make the donation and work it out among yourselves. 

Use our secure online community to donate by clicking your choice below.

To try our new Text Giving, send KC108 to 73256 and select your level from the drop down menu..

Don't forget to dedicate your generosity!

Venerable Robina Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor Spiritual Materials ~ $108

Sponsor Mon, Tue or Weds ~ $250

Sponsor Friday teaching ~ $350

Sponsor Saturday or Sunday teaching ~ $500

Venerable Robina Donation Opportunities

Heart Giving ~ $Your Choice

Thank You!

Download course notes, "A Bird Needs Two Wings: Wisdom and Compassion," prepared by Venerable Robina for this week's teachngs here:

Course notes for TABLET

Course notes for PHONE

The teaching will take place Monday, June 1, 7-9 pm,  hosted by Kadampa Center on Zoom and streamed on YouTube.

Students will need to register for each individual teaching they plan to attend.

Click here to register for this session.

The online environment creates an opportunity to develop new etiquette when attending a teaching.

• We ask students to please log in at least 10 minutes early, so that we have time to resolve any technical issues before the teacher arrives.
• To minimize distractions, please avoid using group chat during the teachings.
• Private chat will be available, and students can send questions for the teacher to the chat monitor, who will be identified for each teaching.

More about Venerable Robina Courtin

Venerable Robina on Facebook

Supporting the teachings

Supporting the teachings is an incredibly powerful and important act -- it is a practice of the highest form of generosity – giving the means to enlightenment. Kadampa Center has for many years operated within the ideal of offering teachings without charging a fee, so that money is not an obstacle for anyone to hear the precious teachings and participate in the practices. We rely on the generous hearts of those who are moved to support the spiritual offerings and keep them open to everyone regardless of ability to pay.

Although we don't have the expense of travel and hospitality for Venerable Robina during her visit, donations are still needed and meaningful, and make it possible for us to make a generous offering to her on behalf of everyone attending the teachings.

Supporting the teachings benefits not just the Center and those who attend, but it also greatly benefits the donor, because it creates the causes to meet the teachings again in future lives, and deepens the connection with the teacher.

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Kadampa Center offers two ways to support the teachings: Sponsorships and Donations.

Sponsorships begin at $250.

Sponsors receive:

 - The opportunity to write a personal dedication that we will post on the gompa door for all to share.  We must receive the sponsorship and dedication by Friday, May 29 to assure we have time to print and post your dedication.

There may be more than one sponsor for any event.

Donations are any amount less than $250.

Donors of $100 or more receive:

 - The opportunity to write a personal dedication that we will post on this pagefor all to share. We must receive the sponsorship and dedication by Friday, May 29 to assure we have time to print and post your dedication.

Supporting the teachings is a two-step process

Step One  is dedicating your generosity (click here).

Step Two  is making the donation or sponsorship (use the buttons below on this page),

Dedications may be very simple - "For my mother, Rosemary" - or they might encompass more extensive spiritual wishes, such as "May these teachings be the cause to liberate all sentient beings," or wishes for the teacher's long life, to benefit a person who is ill - any heart-felt positive intention!  You also can dedicate for more than one intention. If you'd like, you can team up with friends on a sponsorship - please have one person make the donation and work it out among yourselves. 

Use our secure online community to donate by clicking your choice below.

To try our new Text Giving, send KC108 to 73256 and select your level from the drop down menu..

Don't forget to dedicate your generosity!

Venerable Robina Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor Spiritual Materials ~ $108

Sponsor Mon, Tue or Weds ~ $250

Sponsor Friday teaching ~ $350

Sponsor Saturday or Sunday teaching ~ $500

Venerable Robina Donation Opportunities

Heart Giving ~ $Your Choice

Thank You!

Among the 21 Tara emanations, the 20th Tara is especially effective for eliminating epidemics. In the practice, we will visualize this orange-colored Tara and recite her mantra, as well as recite Praises to the 21 Taras and Green Tara mantras.

This practice is offered online via Zoom only.

This practice is based on the Treasury of Two Siddhis, composed by Panchen Lobsang Chökyi Gyaltsen and translated for Kadampa Center by Geshe Gelek Chodha.

Led by Donna Seese

Protector, remover of obstacles, model of enlightened activity, inspiration to Lama Atisha - Tara is all of these. Doing Tara practice clears obstacles in our spiritual lives and helps us attain our positive goals, both spiritual and mundane. Tara is a female Buddha whose qualities include enlightened action and swiftly removing obstacles (Tara's 21 aspects are represented in statues on our altar).

Geshe Gelek translated this special practice, The Practice of Tara that Fulfills All Wishes, and assures us that this will greatly benefit not just our center and community, but have the best benefit of helping all sentient beings.

Geshe Gelek's teacher, (the former Abbot of Sera Je Monastery) Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Delek, also said when he visited in 2011 that we have a special connection to Tara, so doing her practice is incredibly beneficial for our community, harmony working together, and the success of Kadampa Center.

We will do this practice via Zoom, which will allow us to display the text for all to participate.  There will be no YouTube streaming.

Registration is required to join the Zoom session. This helps protect the session from "trolls" and helps protect participants' security.  

Register here in advance for this practice.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The practice will be led by Venerable Lhamo.