Class Schedules

About Lama Thupten Gyaltsen Dorje

Lama Thupten Gyaltsen Dorje (Jerry Gardner) is the resident teacher of Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa and has studied and practiced the Buddhadharma for over 33 years. He was ordained as Lama in 1997 and is a master instructor of Wing Chun Kung-Fu, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong.

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism

Eight-week introductory course providing a comtemplative and experiential base focusing on the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.

 

8-week course
Tuesdays
Begins September 28th, 2010
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
$50 course tuition fee*
Register at first class on September 28th

 

Beginning Practice Course

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism or permission from Lama Thupten.

Eight-week course exploring the fundamental applications of Tibetan Buddhist Practice for those starting on the Buddhist Path or as enhancement for practitioners.

 

8-week course
Thursdays
Begins September 30, 2010
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
$50 course tuition fee*
Register at first class on September 30th

*Pre-requisite: Intro course or permission from Lama Thupten

Sitting Meditation

Enhance natural peace, clarity and awareness. Open to anyone interested in meditation.

 

Saturdays
On-going drop-in class
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
$5 per session suggested donation

Advanced Practice and Teachings

A continuing evening class with Lama Thupten focusing on the teaching, theory and practice of Tibetan Buddhism for Buddhists in training.

 

On-going group practice
Students must have already taken formal refuge
Mondays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
*$5 per session suggested donation

Sunday Pujas

Join our Sangha (congregation) for our weekly Sunday services. "Puja" is the ceremonial practice of awakening our natural qualities of wisdom and compassion through prayer and recitation of mantras.

 

Puja of Compassion
(Chenrezig Puja)
Increase compassion while healing oneself and others. This practice is recited in ENGLISH.

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Sundays

 

Main Puja Practice
11 am to 1 pm

Green Tara Practice

Green Tara is the female manifestation of past, present, and future Buddhas — invoking positive energy for the health, happiness, and prosperity of all beings.

 

On-going practice. Public welcome
Tuesday and Thursday Mornings
7 a.m. to 8 a.m.