TRTCC Upcoming Practices, May 5 – 10, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Tuesday is our Beginner’s Buddhism class led by Ven. Khenpo Choephel at 7pm EST. On Wednesday at 7pm EST, sangha led Manjushri practice. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are online only.

On Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, Venerable Khenpo Choephel will 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!

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

 

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!

Tuesday, May 5, 7pm EST, Beginners Buddhism. Online only. Ven. Khenpo Choephel is teaching a weekly zoom class that will cover the fundamentals of Buddhist philosophy and practice. All levels of practitioners are welcome! Join us on Zoom.

Wednesday, May 6, 7pm EST. Manjushri practice. Online only. Manjushri is the embodiment of perfect wisdom. He is often depicted as wielding a flaming sword in the right hand which cuts through ignorance, attachment, and delusion, and holding in the left hand a lotus flower containing the Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra, the Sutra of the Perfection of (Transcendent) Wisdom. A senior sangha member will lead. 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!