Spiritual Director Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo and the sangha of Kunzang Palyul Choling welcome you to a precious place of refuge. February is a busy month at KPC, and there are many opportunities to participate and focus your energy.
Nightly Pujas to Hold Back the Darkness
Daily, 7:00-8:30pm
(Prayer Room, Zoom 433 108 1002/Puja)
At Jetsunma’s request, there are pujas every night to diminish the impact of the tremendous changes everyone is experiencing in the U.S. and around the world right now.
The current practices are either Rigdzin Dupa or Vajrakilaya Gurkhukma. Check the KPC Calendar for a complete schedule of these important pujas and other practices at KPC.
New Weekend Schedule
With gratitude for the infinite blessings of Her Eminence Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo who continuously provides opportunities to learn and practice the authentic Buddhadharma, KPC is excited to announce a new weekend schedule of classes and practices.
All practices are hosted in the Prayer Room and Zoom, unless otherwise noted.
Meeting ID: 433 108 1002
Password: Puja
Starting Saturday, February 22
Prayer Room (online – locations vary)
The Saturday meditation class has a new format – and a new time! Now at 11am, this beginner-friendly guided meditation class to stabilize your mind and open your heart includes traditional meditations, such as Shamatha (calm abiding) and Tonglen (sending and receiving), and Jetsunma’s Light Expansion Prayer.
Afterwards, the Riwo Sang Chod (Mountain Smoke Offering) practice is exceptionally beneficial for cleansing the environment, increasing health and prosperity, and stimulating world peace and harmony.
This Saturday is also Dakini Day (the 25th lunar day of the Tibetan calendar), when it is traditional to celebrate the feminine energy of wisdom with a Yumka puja – a powerful way to create positive energy and wisdom, purify past negative actions, and repair broken promises.
11:00am Guided Meditation Class (Facebook Live, YouTube Live)
12:00pm Riwo Sang Chod
5:30pm Condensed Medicine Buddha Practice (Facebook Live, YouTube Live)
7:00pm Daily Puja Practice
Starting Sunday, February 23
Jetsunma feels very strongly that Khenpo Karze is an excellent teacher for this time and Palyul is the perfect Lineage. The Sunday schedule will now include Khenpo leading a meditation, followed by a public talk and Q&A in the Prayer Room (and online).
This program is open for anyone with an interest in Buddhism and you can come to all or any part of the program. Families are welcome. There is no fee, but donations are encouraged.
The new, complete Sunday schedule going forward:
10:00am Teaching from Jetsunma (YouTube Live)
11:30am Meditation with Khenpo Karze
12:00pm Public Talk and Q&A with Khenpo Karze
12:30pm Short Chenrezig Practice
5:30pm Condensed Medicine Buddha Practice (Facebook Live, YouTube Live)
7:00pm Gurkhukma Vajrakilaya Tsog
KPC Hours
Prayer Room: 8am – 8pm
Temple Grounds and Peace Park: Dawn to Dusk
We warmly welcome you to visit during open hours! Please note that the sun sets early in winter, so plan your visit to the Peace Park and temple grounds accordingly. For everyone’s safety, the property is monitored by cameras, and access is not permitted outside these times. Thank you for understanding!
For a complete list of weekly practices and events, check the KPC Calendar. Please note, times are subject to change. Most practices are in person, with an option to join virtually.
Want to learn more about practices and events? The easy-to-follow guide includes a list of the practices and what you can expect when you join.
