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Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies
Address: 2001 Colestin Road.
Ashland OR 97520
Tradition: Vajrayana, Palyul and Dudjom Tersar
Affiliation: Nyingmapa
Phone: 541-488-9660
E-mail: info@tashicholing.org
Website: http://www.tashicholing.org
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Lama : Bruce Newman (Phone: 541-488-0881)
Lama: Sangye Khandro (Phone: 541-488-9660)
Teacher: Lama Chonam
Spiritual Director: Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche Email (Phone: 541-488-9660)
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Tashi Chöling was founded in 1980 by the Tibetan Buddhist master Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche. For over 30 years, students have gathered here to study and practice the ancient spiritual tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. Retreats and teachings are offered.
Tendai Jiko-ji Temple
Address: 504 Fayne Lane Redondo Beach CA 90277
Tradition: Mahayana, Vajrayana, Tendai
E-mail: jion@tendai-lotus.org
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Spiritual Director: Rev. Jion Prosser Email
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Established in the early 1980's as a Tendai Buddhist outreach temple by Archbishop Jiko Kohno, spiritual director of the Osaka Jiko-ji temple and author of the book, Right View, Right Life; Insights of a Woman Buddhist Priest.
Tenzin Gyatso Institute
Address: P.O. Box 239 Berne NY 12023
Tradition: Vajrayana
Affiliation: Rigpa US, Rigpa International
Phone: (518) 872-1250
E-mail: info@tenzingyatsoinstitute.org
Website: http://www.tenzingyatsoinstitute.org
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Executive Director: David Rand (Phone: (518) 872-1250)
Spiritual Director: Sogyal Rinpoche
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The Tenzin Gyatso Institute, named after His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, has been founded in homage to his vision and achievements. Its aim is to advance, explore, and put into action the values and principles that the Dalai Lama holds closest to his heart.
Tergar Boston
Address: 70 Pacific St. Cambridge MA 02139
Tradition: Mahayana, Vajrayana, Karma Kagyu
Affiliation: Tergar International
E-mail: Boston@Tergar.org
Website: http://www.Tergar.org
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Spiritual Director: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
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Under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Tergar Boston holds a weekly meditation group on the campus of MIT, in addition to periodic retreats, seminars, and classes on meditation and Buddhist practice. We also host occasional visits by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and other meditation teachers. Please Join Us!
Our weekly meditation group is free and open to all. If you are new to meditation and would like to learn more, or if you are a seasoned practitioner and would like to deepen your practice, please join us as we explore the practice of mindfulness. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche\\\'s approach to meditation focuses on working with the challenges of day-to-day life to create a peaceful mind and open heart. Our meditation group includes short presentations on the basics of meditation practice, guided meditations, and group discussion. Feel free to drop in anytime!
When: Every Sunday morning, 10-11:30am
Where: Seminar Room, MIT Residence Hall - 70 Pacific St. Cambridge MA, 02139 (enter through the side entrance on the right of the building, seminar room is located immediately to the right upon entrance)
Cost: Free!
Contact: boston@tergar.org
Tergar International
Address: Tergar International
810 S. 1st St., Suite 200 Minneapolis 55343
Tradition: Vajrayana
Phone: (952) 232-0633
E-mail: info@tergar.org
Website: http://www.tergar.org
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Co-Director: Edwin Kelly Email (Phone: 952-405-8597)
Main Contact: Cortland Dahl Email (Phone: 952-236-7278)
Teacher: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Instructor: Myonshin Kelly Email (Phone: 952-405-8597)
Spiritual Director: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche Email (Phone: (952) 232-0633)
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Tergar Meditation Community
Under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, a well-known Tibetan Buddhist meditation master and best-selling author, the Tergar community of meditation centers offers weekly meditation and study groups, as well as regular seminars on meditation and the core principles of the Buddhist path.
Tergar Meditation Community
Address: 706 N. 1st St., Suite 112 Minneapolis MN 55401
Tradition: Vajrayana, Kagyu and Nyingma Lineages
Phone: (612) 460-8837
E-mail: info@tergar.org
Website: http://www.tergar.org
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Main Contact: John Wheeler Email (Phone: (612) 460-8837)
Teacher: Edwin and Myoshin Kelley
Spiritual Director: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
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Under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, the Tergar Meditation Center holds a weekly drop-in meditation group, as well as periodic retreats, workshops, and classes on meditation and Tibetan Buddhism.
Tergar Meditation Group of Portland
Address: PO Box 24 Gresham OR 97030
Tradition: Mahayana, Vajrayana, Kagyu
Affiliation: Tergar International
Phone: (503)341-7776
E-mail: portland@tergar.org
Website: http://www.tergar.org/portland
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Spiritual Director: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Coordinator: Lyle McQueen-Smith Email (Phone: (503)936-2049)
Main Contact: Diane McQueen-Smith Email (Phone: (503)341-7776)
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Tergar Meditation Group of Portland
Under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, the Tergar Meditation Center of Portland holds regular teachings and community events in and around Portland, Oregon. As a community of friends exploring the practice of meditation, we gather regularly to practice and study, and host yearly visits by Mingyur Rinpoche. We also offer retreats and seminars on the practice of meditation and the fundamentals of Buddhist practice.Our group meets at SomaSpace located at 4050 NE Broadway in the Hollywood District of Portland from 1:00 pm to 3:15 pm on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. During our time together, we practice silent and guided meditations, watch DVD teachings by Mingyur Rinpoche, and engage in conversation that supports one another in applying the teachings to our lives. Our bi-monthly group meetings are free and open to everyone.
Tergar Meditation Group of Tucson
Address: PO Box 292 Sonoita 85637
Tradition: Mahayana, Vajrayana, Non-Sectarian, Kagyu
Affiliation: Tergar International
Phone: 520.455.9222
E-mail: tucson@tergar.org
Website: http://www.tergar.org/tucson/
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Main Contact: Jonelle Kearney Email (Phone: 520.455.9222)
Spiritual Director: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
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Under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Tergar Meditation Group of Tucson holds monthly Mindfulness Meditation sessions in downtown Tucsons historic Armory Park neighborhod. In addition, we will host periodic retreats, seminars, and classes on meditation and Buddhist practice. Please feel free to join us!
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION: Our monthly mindfulness meditation sessions are free and open to all. If you are new to meditation and would like to learn more, or if you are a seasoned practitioner and would like to deepen your practice, please join us as we explore the practice of mindfulness. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoches approach to meditation focuses on working with the challenges of day-to-day life to create a peaceful mind and open heart. Our meditation sessions include short presentations on the basics of meditation, guided meditations, and group discussion. Feel free to drop in anytime.
The Sugatagarbha Translation Group
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Tradition: Vajrayana, Rimey
E-mail: SugatagarbhaTranslations@gmail.com
Website: http://www.buddha-nature.com
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Main Contact: Erick Tsiknopoulos Email
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Buddhist translation group dedicated to translating Tibetan Buddhist texts into English. Classes in Tibetan language and translation theory and practice are available. Please see www.Buddha-Nature.com for more information, and to view some of the translations of the Sugatagarbha Translation Group. (Dharamsala, India)
The Tibet Center
Address: 25 Washington Street, Suite 304 Brooklyn NY 11201
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan - Everyone welcome
Affiliation: Gelugpa
Phone: 718-222-0007
Fax: 718-222-0087
E-mail: info@thetibetcenter.org
Website: www.thetibetcenter.org
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Main Contact: Darren J. Smith Email (Phone: 718-222-0007)
Spiritual Director: Rev Khyongla Rato Rinpoche Email (Phone: 718-222-0007)
Teacher: Ven Nicholas Vreeland
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Mondays 7pm
Beginners Buddhism Class. Basic concepts and precepts of Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy.
Tuesdays 7pm
Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy w/Khyongla Rato Rinpoche and Geshe Nicholas Vreeland
Saturdays 2pm to 4:30pm
White Tara Meditation
Monday - Friday 2pm to 7pm
Open Temple
Thubten Norbu Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center
Address: 149 E. Alameda St Santa Fe NM 87501
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Gelugpa (FPMT)
Phone: (505) 660-7056
E-mail: info@tnlsf.org
Website: http://www.tnlsf.org
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Director: Rowena Mayer
Teacher: Don Handrick
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Thubten Norbu Ling is a Tibetan Buddhist study group which offers teachings in the lineage of Lama Je Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) and his followers, the fourteen Dalai Lamas of Tibet. Our name, Thubten Norbu Ling, is Tibetan for "Land of the Jewel of the Buddhas Teachings." We are associated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, a worldwide organization with over 130 centers. Lama Thubten Zopa is the Spiritual Director of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition.
Tibet Lama Dawa
Address: 9452 Dewey Dr., Garden Grove Garden Grove 92841
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan Karma Kagyu
Phone: 714 369 0702
E-mail: tuyetnguyen927@yahoo.com
Website: https://tuyetnguyen927.wixsite.com/dawa
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Teacher: Lama Dawa
Main Contact: Victoria Email (Phone: 714 369 0702)
Spiritual Director: Lama Dawa Email (Phone: 510 604 9177)
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We need to develop Compassion and Wisdom to get the enlightenment. Lama Dawa performs Buddha Dharma Teaching in English, Tibetan, and Vietnamese, every Saturday & Sunday: 1 PM - 3 PM
Address: Light of Buddha Temple: 9452 Dewey Dr., Garden Grove, USACA 92841, USA. (Please park on Gilbert Street)
Subject: Blessing Ceremony and Initiation, Dharma teaching and Practice praying Medicine , Buddha, Green Tara, Chenrezig, SakyaMuni Buddha, Yellow Zambala, Amitaba Buddha
LOPPON LAMA DAWA BIOGRAPHY
Loppon Lama Dawa is a Karma Kagyu Lineage holder born in Kham, eastern Tibet. His root guru is Vajradhara Tai Situpa Rinpoche. Tai Situpa Rinpoche is one of the highest ranking Lama of the Karma Kagyu Lineages of tulkus (reincarnated Lamas) in the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism and was instrumental in recognizing Ogyen Trinley Dorje (H.H. Karmapa 17th). As a youth, Lama Dawa lived at the first Kalu Rinpoche's monastery. He then lived at Tai Situpa Rinpoche's monastery, Palpang Sherab Ling, for 22 years. During this time he studied Buddhadharma for 22 years, and completed his three-year retreat. In 1998, Lama was asked to come to the Bodhisattva Institute, one of Kalu Rinpoche's dharma centers, in Tucson, Arizona. A few years later, Lama opened a meditation center called Chokor Ling on the outskirts of Tucson. Currently, Lama is the Director of The Nimbus Compassion Foundation based in Orange County, California. Lama speaks fluent Tibetan, Chinese and English and has regular dharma activities in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Tibet as well as in Los Angeles county and Orange County, California . Lama Dawa earned the Khenpo title equivalent of a PhD in Buddhism. He is qualified to teach Phowa to help people to go to the Pure Land fast in one life. He is available to give prayers and Empowerment blessings to individuals and families, Lama Dawa can be reached at 510.604.9177
or call Victoria: (714) 369 0702 Moi Thuyet Giang Phat Pháp
Hien cu ngu tai Hoa Ky tu năm 1998, Tien Si Phat hoc Lama Dawa đen Little Saigon đe ban pháp cho Phat tu nguoi Viet dành cho cong đong. Đai Su Lama DAWA thuc ve dòng Truyen thua KARMA KAGYU là mot trong nhung dòng truyen thua chính cua nhánh Kagyu. Ngài Karmapa đoi thu 17 hien nay là Pháp Vuong dòng truyen thua Karma Kagyu.
Kagyu là dòng Khau Truyen (hoc có khi còn đuoc gio là Nhĩ Truyen),
Kính moi phat tu đen tham du buoi giang Phat pháp hàng tuan Đai Su Lama Dawa voi phan thông dich tieng Vite chùa Phat Quang. Có Sách Kinh tieng Anh & Viet.
Thoi gian: Moi Thu 7 và chu nhat: 1 PM - 3 PM
Đia điem: Chùa Phat Quang 9452 Dewey Dr., Garden Grove, CA 92841, USA
Lama Dawa giang day, tung kinh, Thuyet giang ve:
* Đuc Phat Duoc Su Luu Ly,
* Đuc Luc Đo Mau đe tránh nan và gap may man
· Đuc Than Tài Yellow Zambala
* Đuc Bach Đo Mau Truong Tho,
* Đuc Quan The Âm Bo Tát,
* Đuc Kim Cang Tát Đóa, Sám Hoi Kim Cang Tát Đoa và Thanh Tinh Hóa Nghiep,
* Hành trì quán tuong Kim Cang Tát Đoa,
* Đuc Pho Hien Bo Tát,
* Đuc Thích Ca Mâu Ni Phat,
* Thuyet giang ve Đuc Phat A Di Đà.
* Thuc tap quán tuong Đuc Phat A Di Đà,
* Gioi Thieu ve pháp tu siêu viet Phowa (Phowa giúp di chuyen than thuc đuoc chuyen vào cõi Tây Phuong Cuc Lac khi chet, vào lúc Lâm Chung)
* và ban Le Quán Đnh , ban phep lanh, may man, giai tru nghiep chuong theo su thinh cau ca Phat Tu.
Thoi gian: Moi Thu 7 và chu nhat: 1 PM - 3 PM -
Điađiem: Chùa Phat Quang 9452 Dewey Dr., Garden Grove, CA 92841, USA
Lien Lac: Tinh Dung (714) 369 0702
Tibetan Aid Project
Address: 2210 Harold Way Berkeley CA 94704
Tradition: Vajrayana
Phone: 510.848.4238 or 800.338.4238
E-mail: tap@tibetanaidproject.org
Website: http://www.tibetanaidproject.org/
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Main Contact: Rosalyn White, Executive Director Email (Phone: 510-848-4238)
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MISSION STATEMENT
Tibetan Aid Project rebuilds, preserves, strengthens, and perpetuates Tibet’s cultural and spiritual heritage for the benefit of the Tibetan people and all humanity.
PROGRAMS
Our primary program:
Other program activities:
Tibetan Gelug Society Of Denver
Tradition: Vajrayana, Gelugpa, Non-NKT
E-mail: BuddhaMind97@aol.com
Main Contact: Sempa Dachen Email
Spiritual Director: H.H. 14th Dalai Lama
Teacher: Tenzin Senge
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Daily meditation 4:00am to 6:00am
5:00pm to 7:15pm
This is a grass root sangha in the heart of Denver, CO. Consisting of two monks from the lineage of H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama. We are a non-NKT sangha. As a quiet sangha we have only basic needs. Please feel free to contact us via email until we become established. Our website will be up soon.
TASHI DELEK!
Tenzin Senge
BuddhaMind97@aol.com -email
Tibetan Language Institute
Address: P.O. Box 2037 Hamilton MT 59840
Tradition: Vajrayana
Affiliation: Independent
Phone: 406/ 961-5131
Fax: 406/ 961-0031
E-mail: info@tibetanlanguage.org
Website: www.tibetanlanguage.org
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Teacher: Lama David Curtis
Spiritual Director: Lama David Curtis Email (Phone: 406/ 961-5131)
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Learning materials and instruction for Tibetan language and Tibetan Buddhism
Tsem Rinpoche Foundation
Address: Unit #5 Soledad Plaza
20655 Soledad Canyon Road Santa Clarita CA 91351
Tradition: Vajrayana
Affiliation: KECHARA - A Tsem Rinpoche Organisation
E-mail: foundation@tsemrinpoche.com
Website: http://www.tsemrinpoche.com/foundation
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Main Contact: Pastor Loh Seng Piow
Teacher: Pastor Khong Jean Ai
Spiritual Director: H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche
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Tsem Rinpoche Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit charitable institution dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and study of Buddhism, Buddhist philosophy and various spiritual paths. Also to provide the public with Buddhist-related and spiritual services and educational content.
Incorporated officially on 19th February 2014 in the USA, Tsem Rinpoche Foundation, Inc. operates a global group of Buddhist associations and social enterprises. This includes Kechara House, a non-profit Buddhist association in Malaysia, and Kechara Soup Kitchen, a charitable project whose primary goal is to feed and empower the homeless and underprivileged in Malaysia, Indonesia and Shanghai to become independent and self-sustaining.
Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center
Address: 211 Legion Way SW Olympia WA 98501
Tradition: Vajrayana
Affiliation: New Kadampa Tradition
Phone: 3607547787
E-mail: info@meditateinolympia.org
Website: http://www.meditateinolympia.org
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Teacher: Gen Kelsang Wangpo
Spiritual Director: Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
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Our Center was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 2002 based on a request for teachings. We are here to provide the people of the South Sound Region with the opportunity to learn about meditation and its benefits, and how to practice Buddha's timeless teachings.
Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center
Address: 1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite #301
United Way Building Tacoma WA 98402
Tradition: Vajrayana
Affiliation: New Kadampa Tradition
Phone: 3607547787
E-mail: info@meditateinolympia.org
Website: http://www.meditateintacoma.org
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Spiritual Director: Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Wangpo
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Our Center was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 2012 based on a request for teachings. We are here to provide the people of the South Sound Region with the opportunity to learn about meditation and its benefits, and how to practice Buddha's timeless teachings.
Urban Dharma
Address: 29 Page Avenue, Asheville NC
Tradition: Vajrayana, Drikung Kagyü, Tibetan
Affiliation: Venerable Wei Wu, Abbot & Founder of Than Hsiang Temple, Malaysia
Website: http://www.udharmanc.com/#!community
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Main Contact: Dr. Hun Lye, UDNC Founder & President
Spiritual Director: Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche,
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We are at 29 Page Avenue - across from historic Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville. Urban Dharma is a temple with meditation and teaching space, a Tibetan art/ritual gallery, a Buddhist library and a tea-corner for relaxation.
UD Temple Hours (Gallery closed)
Tuesday 12 noon - 5 pm
Wednesday 12 noon - 5 pm
UD Temple & Gallery Hours
Thursday 12 noon - 8 pm
Friday 12 noon - 8 pm
Saturday 12 noon - 8 pm
Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm
We encourage walk-ins, whether motivated by simple curiosity or existential crisis, drop-ins for tea and relaxation or sit-ins - sit and be.
Vajra Dakini Nunnery
Address: Bristol Bristol VT 05443
Tradition: Vajrayana, Drikung Kagyu, Tibetan Buddhist
Affiliation: Drikung Kagyu
Phone: 802 453 6867
E-mail: info@vajradakininunnery.org
Website: http://www.vajradakininunnery.org/
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Teacher: Khenmo Drolma
Spiritual Director: HH Chetsang Rinpoche; Ven. Dhyani Ywahoo
Main Contact: Khenmo Drolma Email
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Mail to PO Box 382 Bristol VT 05443
Vajra Dakini Nunnery is a contemplative nuns community in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. With the blessing and patronage of H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche, founded by Ven Dhyani Ywahoo and directed by Abesss Khenmo Drolma, it is dedicated to prayers for welfare of all sentient beings. It is open to ordained and lay Sangha through programs and retreats.
Vajra Vidya Down East
Address: 161 State Street
Ellsworth ME 04605
Tradition: Vajrayana, Kagyu Tibetan
Affiliation: Vajra Vidya
Phone: (207) 422-3412
E-mail: vajravidyadowneast@hotmail.com
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Main Contact: Bill Lawless Email (Phone: (207) 422-3412)
Teacher: Bill Lawless
Spiritual Director: Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
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The center follows the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism under the guidence of the Venerable KhenchenThrangu Rinpoche. Meditation and classes meet twice weekly throughout the year.
Vajra Vidya Retreat Center
Address: 3203 Camino Baca Grande Crestone 81131
Tradition: Vajrayana, Karma Kagyu/Mahamudra
Phone: 719-256-5539
E-mail: vajravidyacrestone@gmail.com
Website: http://www.vajravidya.com
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Spiritual Director: Khenpo Jigme
Main Contact: Ani Lodro Email (Phone: 719-256-5539)
Khenchen: Thrangu Rinpoche
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Following Karma Kagyu lineage and offering group daily meditation, special teachings and retreat lodging.
Vajramudra Dharma Center
Address: 154 Granite St. Rockport MA 01966
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan
Affiliation: Asian Classics Institute
E-mail: sangha@aci-capeann.org
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Main Contact: Phil Salzman Email
Spiritual Director: Lama Sumati Marut
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ACI–Cape Ann, Inc. is dedicated to providing for the serious study and personal practice of the authentic teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, in a western context and in ways that enhance and deepen intellectual, cultural and spiritual understanding. Our Spiritual Director is Venerable Sumati Marut. We offer a comprehensive series of courses that provide an authentic, thorough, and accurate Mahayana Buddhist education. All our classes and events are open to the public and include weekly meditation meetings, formal Asian Classics Institute Courses, monthly Dharma Days, classes and workshops offered by guest teachers, and extended teaching visits from our spiritual head, Lama Marut.
Our Vajramudra Dharma Center is located at 154 Granite Street in Rockport, MA. USA.
Please check out our Google Calendar for our current schedule.
http://xrl.us/oqda6
Vajrapani Buddhist Center
Address: 55 West Colonial Drive Orlando FL 32801
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, New Kadampa
Phone: (407) 245-7574
E-mail: vajrapani@meditationinorlando.org
Website: http://www.meditationinorlando.org
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Main Contact: Karen Velez, Education Program Coordinator
Teacher: Ricc Bishop
Spiritual Director: Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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General & Introductory Meditation Classes
Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturdays 10:00am - 11:30am
Foundation Program (Advanced Study)
Mondays 7:15pm - 9:15pm
We also offer many scheduled pujas (chanted meditaitons) and special classes & events on a monthly basis. See our online calendar at www.MeditationInOrlando.org.
Way Of Compassion Dharma Center
Address: 520 South Third Street, Ste. 28 Carbondale CO 81623
Tradition: Vajrayana, Rime
Phone: (970) 510-0583
E-mail: admin@wocompassion.org
Website: https://wocdc.org/
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Main Contact: Chris Lemig Email (Phone: (970) 510-0583)
Spiritual Director: John Bruna Email (Phone: (970) 510-0583)
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The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is the first of its kind in the Roaring Fork Valley of western Colorado. It is a gathering place for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike to listen to, study, and mediate on the teachings of the Buddha in a warm and welcoming environment.