Instructions on Shamatha Meditation

by Ven. Khenpo Choephel

Saturday and Sunday, February 11-12, 2017 10am-12pm, 1:30-4:30pm

The practice of Shamatha Meditation benefits one’s life through the cultivation of inner peace and a clear view of our world.  It can reduce stress and provide relief from depression and afflictions.  It is the foundation for mindfulness training and the development of mental tranquility and wisdom.

Ven. Khenpo Choephel has said:  Shamatha meditation is an important practice that can lead to perfect ultimate enlightenment wisdom, which is the all-knowing wisdom of Buddha.  Khenpo will guide us on the various aspects of Shamatha meditation, from how to hold one’s physical posture to the adoption of the right motivation.

Shamatha Meditation flyer

All are welcome to join us at Three Rivers Tibetan Cultural Center.

TRTCC is located at: 7313 Florence Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15218

Tibetan New Year LOSAR Celebration

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Sunday, February 26th, 10am – 12pm

Our Tibetan New Year celebration will start with a ceremony of opening prayers and 37 heaps Mandala offering.  We invite you to join us for a sampling of delicious and auspicious new year food CHEMAR and DROMA DRECI, to welcome the new year.  A smoke offering will be conducted outside the house for the cleansing of our environment and a blessing for all beings.

Venerable Khenpo Choephel will bestow Vajra Protection, a traditional new year day ritual, as a blessing to help remove obstacles.

All are welcome.

Wishing you all a happy and prosperous new year.

Our 2017 Sunday practice time has been changed.  It is now 10am to 11:30am