Week of Events
Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Hybrid EventJanuary 18, 2026 -Shamatha Meditation – AM
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Hybrid EventJanuary 18, 2026 -Shamatha Meditation – PM
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Hybrid EventJanuary 18, 2026 -Shamatha Meditation – PM
Shamatha Meditation – AM
The foundation of Buddhist meditation is Shamatha, a meditation that develops stable attention which serves as the essential underpinning of all other meditation practices. At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer […]
Shamatha Meditation – PM
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a 45-minute session, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
Shamatha Meditation – PM
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a 45-minute session, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
Monday, January 19, 2026
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Virtual EventJanuary 19, 2026 -Green Tara Morning Practice
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Virtual EventJanuary 19, 2026 -Morning Meditation
Green Tara Morning Practice
The practice of Green Tara belongs to the Vajrayana class of meditations. Tara is considered the embodiment of the activity of all the buddhas.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Virtual EventJanuary 20, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Virtual EventJanuary 20, 2026 -Death and Dying Study Group
Death and Dying Study Group
Participation in the study group is open to all but the Zoom meetings are done by password-protected invitation email. Anyone who is interested should contact the organizer.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Virtual EventJanuary 21, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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FeaturedHybrid EventJanuary 21, 2026 -Featured Chenrezi Practice
Chenrezi Practice
The practice of Chenrezi — the embodiment of the compassion of all the buddhas — is an excellent introduction to yidam practice of vajrayana Buddhism.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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Virtual EventJanuary 22, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Featured January 22, 2026 -Featured Thursday Silent Sit
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Featured January 22, 2026 -Featured Living the Wisdom of Lojong: A Course in Applied Mind Training
Thursday Silent Sit
A silent sit is offered on Thursdays, from 11:00 AM to noon, hosted by members of the sangha at KCC. A bell will ring at noon to close the session, and anyone who’d like to stay for a brown‑bag lunch is warmly welcome.
Living the Wisdom of Lojong: A Course in Applied Mind Training
This group offers an opportunity to explore the classic Buddhist teachings known as Lojong, or “mind training.” In this new cycle, we’ll place special emphasis on practice and integration. Together, we’ll reflect, discuss, and apply these aphorisms, bringing their wisdom into the challenges and opportunities of modern life.
Friday, January 23, 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Virtual EventJanuary 24, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Featured January 24, 2026 -Featured Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara, Winter 2026
Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara, Winter 2026
The Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara is based on a Tara practice by Chogyur Lingpa and has been honored and acknowledged by Tai Situ Rinpoche and HH Dalai Lama as well as many other esteemed teachers and lamas. These are simple movements that anyone can learn, no experience necessary, open to all.
