Prayers and meditations to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength. This practice is the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism, and is open to everyone.

A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. Open to everyone.

A special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa which includes the practices of relying upon the Spiritual Guide; the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong); and generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra. Everyone is welcome to participate.

A powerful practice that focuses on the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas to purify our mind of even the heaviest negativities. Includes optional physical prostrations, for which comfortable or athletic clothing is recommended.

Powa means "transference of consciousness" and this traditional prayer ceremony is done on behalf of those who have recently died. At this time we are offering this practice on a weekly basis.

Through doing Powa Ceremony prayers with faith, compassion and concentration we can transfer the consciousness of those who are in the death process or recently deceased to a fortunate higher rebirth or to the Pure Land of a Buddha, where they will attain permanent liberation from suffering and experience pure and everlasting happiness. Our practice of this Powa Ceremony offers them this precious opportunity. Anyone can participate -- no previous experience is necessary.

Arya Tara is a female enlightened Buddha who is the embodiment of quick spiritual wisdom. Her name means "Liberator" or "Rescuer" and those who develop a strong connection to Arya Tara and rely upon her sincerely will always be under the loving care of a powerful ally and spiritual friend. Like a mother, she swiftly protects us from all internal and external dangers, and guides us along the spiritual path.

The practice of taking and keeping the eight Mahayana precepts is a special practice of moral discipline that is performed with compassion for all living beings. The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts -- promising to abstain for 24 hours from eight actions: (1) killing, (2) stealing, (3) sexual activity, (4) lying, (5) taking intoxicants, (6) eating after lunch, (7) sitting on high or luxurious thrones or seats, and (8) wearing ornaments, perfume, singing and dancing and so forth – and to keep them purely for this period of time.

For Highest Yoga Practitioners only. To attend, one must have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments of Heruka & Vajrayogini; please contact our Education Program Coordinator for details.

Prayers and meditations that contain the essence of the self-generation practice of Vajrayogini – the female enlightened Buddha Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.

For Highest Yoga Practitioners only. The extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas.

The extensive sadhana, or "method of attainment," for fulfilling our commitment to rely on the Dharma Protector and to practice Lamrim, Lojong, and Mahamudra, and for restoring any degenerate or broken commitments.