TRTCC Upcoming Practices, April 25 – 26, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Saturday morning is our Dharma discussion group at 10am. Sunday morning at 10am is Vajrasattva practice. Both will be online and at the center. Details and Zoom links below. All other practices this week are paused for Khenpo Choephel’s and Lama Kalsang’s activities in Colorado. There will be no Tuesday evening teaching with Khenpo this week.

The new center is located at 1660 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131

Reminder: On Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, Venerable Khenpo Choephel will be back in Pittsburgh to lead us in a 2 day Retreat for Wealth and Prosperity at the new center. Vasudhara and the Four Zambala’s combined practice and meditation will be the focus of this retreat.

 

 

The schedule will be as follows for both Saturday May 9 and Sunday May 10 (all times EST):

Morning: 10am – 12pm
Afternoon: 1:30pm – 5pm

Silent meditation with Citta Sky Yoga will be the last session both days.

The suggested donation for the retreat is $50 for in person or $40 online. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Donations for this event may be made online here, at the center in the donation box, or Zelle (the Zelle QR code is included at the bottom of this email!)
We kindly ask that you please fill out this registration form. Your response will help us plan and is greatly appreciated!

Save the Date: This year’s Vesak Celebration & Peace Walk will take place on May 17th at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church. For more details please visit the Buddhist Society of Pittsburgh’s Vesak page.

May the illumination of wisdom teachings shine through all obscurations of our mind, and may our practices be beneficial to all beings!

Saturday, April 25, 10am EST. Dharma Discussion Group. Online and in person. Our teachers often encourage us to discuss the teachings, sharing our knowledge, experience and resources with one another in order to refine our understanding and support one another’s growth on the path. This will be a wonderful opportunity for us to bring the wishes of our precious teachers to fruition as we integrate the teachings into our daily lives. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, April 26, 10am EST. Vajrasattva practice. Online and in person. This is a foundational and ongoing training to purify our negative actions, mental disturbances, harmful tendencies and mistaken views by invoking the yidam Vajrasattva in a meditative visualization practice. Join us on Zoom.

 

“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention
Our center relies on many amazing volunteers to maintain the center and offer its programming. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to keep things running and any additional help is greatly appreciated. Anyone with home construction or renovation skills is especially requested for help with preparing the new center. A registration system has been created for volunteers who would like to donate their time and valuable experience to support the center. You can sign up via the form here. Thank you!