Group Chanted Prayers (pujas)

If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we will experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually, we will be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances.

Wishfulfilling Jewel

Kadampa Buddhist Centers usually perform as their daily puja Wish Fulfilling Jewel, which is the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector. This is generally combined with a short mediation on Lamrim.

Offering to the Spiritual Guide

10th and 25th of every month, please check the calendar

Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.

Amitayus

Rotating Mondays, 10-11am

A special method for increasing lifespan, wisdom, and merit.

Avalokiteshvara

Rotating Mondays, 10-11am

Prayers and requests to the Buddha of Compassion
Avalokiteshvara is an enlightened being who is a manifestation of all Buddhas' compassion. He is known as the Buddha of Compassion.

Manjushri

Rotating Mondays, 10-11am

Manjushri is the Wisdom Buddha, the embodiment of the wisdom of all the Buddhas. By relying upon Manjushri, we will naturally increase our wisdom. Wisdom is like an inner Teacher that we carry in our hearts, and like a Protector that protects us from engaging in wrong actions and having to experience their unpleasant results. With wisdom, our mind is always balanced and comfortable

Medicine Buddha

Rotating Mondays, 10-11am

By relying upon Medicine Buddha sincerely, living beings in these impure times can be cured of heavy physical and mental disease, and find release from the internal pain of the three poisons: attachment, anger, and ignorance. They can also receive protection from many other dangers and obstacles.

Tara

Rotating Mondays, 10-11am

Praises and requests to the Twenty-one Taras
Tara is a female Buddha, a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. Each of the Twenty-one Taras is a manifestation of the principal Tara, Green Tara. Tara is also known as the `Mother of the Conquerors'.

Vajrapani

Rotating Mondays, 10-11am

By relying on Buddha Vajrapani, we develop spiritual power that helps
alleviate our negative states of mind