About the Retreat This is a silent retreat. Abide in an ocean of compassion. Join us with our Resident Teacher, Kelsang Khacho, for this weekend retreat of teachings and guided meditations on compassion. This retreat will give participants the space to deeply and profoundly taste the bliss of compassion that comes through meditation practice. Going…
The puja Wishfulfilling Jewel includes two practices revealed by the wisdom Buddha Manjushri. The first is a special Guru yoga in which we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa, who himself is a manifestation of Manjushri. By relying upon this practice, we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. In this way, we…
Through transforming adverse conditions into the path, rather than feeling discouraged by all the problems and pain we see around us, and within us, we discover a capacity to turn that negativity and use it to empower our mind. The result is that instead of feeling stuck and helpless, we experience an inner ability to…
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
This program is not a drop-in class and enrollment is required. The Foundation Program is designed for people who wish to deepen their understanding and experience of Kadampa Buddhism through a systematic study of six texts by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Please see our Foundation Program page for details.
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
This book, The Mirror of Dharma – Dharma means the teachings of enlightened beings – gives practical advice on how we can solve our daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance, and how to make our human life meaningful. Oct 7, 14, 21 Nov 4, 11 Dec 2, 9 Everybody welcome! If you register…
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
Centre Cherishing Day is a great way to support Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre and to get to know the community. Refreshments are provided. Cherishing the Centre may mean cleaning, decorating, renovating, or helping with publicity – whatever you wish to do. Please contact us at info@meditateincalgary.org if you would like to come and help….or just come…
Join us on Sundays with our Resident Teacher, Kelsang Khacho. In general, Buddha means “Awakened One,” someone who has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and sees things as they really are. What does this mean? What is the mind? Past and future lives? Join us Sunday evenings and explore the meaning of these profound…
NEW class starting September 12, 2021 Day: Sundays Time: 6:30-8:30pm Teacher: Kelsang Khacho Book Studied: Joyful Path of Good Fortune In Joyful Path of Good Fortune we find a clear and comprehensive explanation of the entire path to enlightenment. With this book, the author Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices…
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
Through transforming adverse conditions into the path, rather than feeling discouraged by all the problems and pain we see around us, and within us, we discover a capacity to turn that negativity and use it to empower our mind. The result is that instead of feeling stuck and helpless, we experience an inner ability to…
This program is not a drop-in class and enrollment is required. The Foundation Program is designed for people who wish to deepen their understanding and experience of Kadampa Buddhism through a systematic study of six texts by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Please see our Foundation Program page for details.
"Tara" means "Rescuer." She is so called because she rescues us from the eight outer fears (the fears of lions, elephants, fire, snakes, thieves, water, bondage, and evil spirits), and from the eight corresponding inner fears (the fears of pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, wrong views, attachment, miserliness, and deluded doubts). Temporarily Tara saves us from…
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
This book, The Mirror of Dharma – Dharma means the teachings of enlightened beings – gives practical advice on how we can solve our daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance, and how to make our human life meaningful. Oct 7, 14, 21 Nov 4, 11 Dec 2, 9 Everybody welcome! If you register…
Offering to the Spiritual Guide, or Lama Chopa in Tibetan, is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chokyi Gyaltsen, as a preliminary practice for Tantric Mahamudra. The main practice is meditation on reliance upon our Spiritual Guide, but it…
The retreat consists of relaxing guided meditations and a brief teaching on how to improve our well-being by developing positive states of mind and inner peace in our daily life. Everyone is welcome. with Kelsang Khacho Session 1: 10-11:00am Break: 11:00 – 11:15am Session 2: 11:15pm – 12:15pm If you register to attend online at…
Join us on Sundays with our Resident Teacher, Kelsang Khacho. In general, Buddha means “Awakened One,” someone who has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and sees things as they really are. What does this mean? What is the mind? Past and future lives? Join us Sunday evenings and explore the meaning of these profound…
NEW class starting September 12, 2021 Day: Sundays Time: 6:30-8:30pm Teacher: Kelsang Khacho Book Studied: Joyful Path of Good Fortune In Joyful Path of Good Fortune we find a clear and comprehensive explanation of the entire path to enlightenment. With this book, the author Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices…
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
Through transforming adverse conditions into the path, rather than feeling discouraged by all the problems and pain we see around us, and within us, we discover a capacity to turn that negativity and use it to empower our mind. The result is that instead of feeling stuck and helpless, we experience an inner ability to…
This program is not a drop-in class and enrollment is required. The Foundation Program is designed for people who wish to deepen their understanding and experience of Kadampa Buddhism through a systematic study of six texts by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Please see our Foundation Program page for details.
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
Commonly, we view difficult people as our objects of anger and resentment, and we may even feel like retaliating. Using sharp Buddhist wisdom, we can learn powerful methods to stop our real problems and instead view these same people as our kindest teachers. The more familiar we are with transforming difficult people into kind spiritual…
Join us on Sundays with our Resident Teacher, Kelsang Khacho. In general, Buddha means “Awakened One,” someone who has awakened from the sleep of ignorance and sees things as they really are. What does this mean? What is the mind? Past and future lives? Join us Sunday evenings and explore the meaning of these profound…
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
If the festive season has you feeling tense, tired, or dissatisfied, this class is the perfect way to let go of any unwanted mental baggage so you can begin the year anew. Learn how you can uplift your spirits and reflect upon what really matters. Everybody welcome! If you register to attend online at least…
This program is not a drop-in class and enrollment is required. The Foundation Program is designed for people who wish to deepen their understanding and experience of Kadampa Buddhism through a systematic study of six texts by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Please see our Foundation Program page for details.
The daily puja at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Heart Jewel, which is a Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. It includes 20 minutes of meditate on Lamrim and 10 minutes of silence to engage in Vajrayana meditation. During the Lamrim meditation, the presider will introduce…
The Kadampa Way of Life - Blessing Empowerment of Green Tara (more information coming soon)
