Week of Events
The Essence of Mind Training: Radical Openheartedness as Transformation, Concluding with the Bodhisattva Vow
Join us for a weekend of teachings by Drupon Khenpo Lodrö Namgyal on mind training, concluding with the Bodhisattva Vow. Mind Training is considered the very essence of Mahayana Buddhism.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Hybrid EventAugust 30, 2026 -Shamatha Meditation – AM
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Hybrid EventAugust 30, 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 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, August 31, 2026
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Virtual EventAugust 31, 2026 -Green Tara Morning Practice
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Virtual EventAugust 31, 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, September 1, 2026
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Virtual EventSeptember 1, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Virtual EventSeptember 1, 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, September 2, 2026
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Virtual EventSeptember 2, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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FeaturedHybrid EventSeptember 2, 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, September 3, 2026
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Virtual EventSeptember 3, 2026 -Morning Meditation
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Featured September 3, 2026 -Featured Thursday Silent Sit
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.
