TRTCC: Upcoming Practices, June 3 – 7, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

Tuesday’s Beginner’s Buddhism class is on pause while Khenpo Choephel is traveling. On Wednesday at 7pm EST we have Medicine Buddha practice, online and in person. Lama Kalsang will lead Wednesday’s practice.

On Saturday we have Achi Chokyi Drolma practice and Sunday, Vajrasattva – both at 10am EST.

 

On Sunday, June 14, Venerable Khenpo Choephel will guide us in a 1 day Silent Meditation Retreat at the new center.  Its purpose is to help us find awakened mind – a perfect solution for our afflictive emotions.

 

 

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

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

Wednesday, June 3, 7pm EST. Medicine Buddha practice. Online and in person. This practice is for the benefit of those who are ill or in need of healing, purification, and general success.  Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang will lead. Join us on Zoom.

 

Saturday, June 6, 10am EST. Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Online and in person. Achi, which means “Grandmother” in Tibetan, is revered as the great female dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners. We will also be led in a short meditation by Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang. Join us on Zoom.


Sunday, June 7, 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

 

 

TRTCC: Saga Dawa + Upcoming Practices, May 27 – 31, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

Tuesday’s Beginner’s Buddhism class is on pause while Khenpo Choephel is traveling. On Wednesday at 7pm EST we have Manjushri practice, online and in person. Lama Kalsang will lead Wednesday’s practice.

This week concludes Saga Dawa – a celebration of Buddha Sakyamuni’s birth, awakening, and parinirvāṇa. On Saturday, Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang will lead an Amitayus Long Life practice from 10a – 12p. For Sunday’s full moon, he will lead practice consisting of a Buddha Sakyamuni offering, Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness practice, and the raising of a prayer flag pole. 10am – 12pm. Saturday and Sunday are both online and in person.

 

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

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

Wednesday, May 27, 7pm EST. Manjushri practice. Online and in person. Green Tara, the meditation deity in female form, embodies the wisdom energies of compassionate fearlessness. This yidam practice helps us remove fears and obstacles, and cultivates the connection to her feminine energy of compassion and wisdom through visualization and chanting.  Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang will lead. Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, May 30, 10am EST. Amitayus Long Life practice. Online and in person. Amitayus is regarded as the Sambhogakaya aspect of Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha of Boundless Light. In the traditional Tibetan thangka images, Amitayus is often depicted as red in color as the rays of rising sun, seated in a meditation posture, holding a long life vase filled with the elixir of immortality. “Boundless Life” refers to his blessings and virtue. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, May 31, 10am EST. Saga Dawa. Online and in person. Practice will consist of a Buddha Sakyamuni offering, Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness practice, and the raising of a prayer flag pole.  Join us on Zoom.

 

“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention

TRTCC Upcoming Practices, May 20 – 24, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Tuesday’s Beginner’s Buddhism class is on pause while Khenpo Choephel is traveling. On Wednesday at 7pm EST we have Green Tara practice, online and in person. Lama Kalsang will lead Wednesday’s practice.

Saturday is Dharma Discussion at 1:30 pm — note the time change! We will be reflecting on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend. Sunday is Vajrasattva practice at 10 am. Saturday and Sunday are both online and in person.

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

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

Wednesday, May 20, 7pm EST. Green Tara practice. Online and in person. Green Tara, the meditation deity in female form, embodies the wisdom energies of compassionate fearlessness. This yidam practice helps us remove fears and obstacles, and cultivates the connection to her feminine energy of compassion and wisdom through visualization and chanting.  Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang will lead. Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, May 23, 1:30pm 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. We will be reflecting on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend. This is 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, May 24, 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

TRTCC Upcoming Practices, May 12 – 17, 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 (online only). On Wednesday at 7pm EST, Chenrezig practice, online and in person. Khenpo will lead Wednesday’s practice.

Saturday is Dharma Discussion at 1:30 pm — note the time change! We will be reflecting on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend. Sunday is Vajrasattva practice at 10 am. Saturday and Sunday are both online and in person.

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 this Sunday 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 12, 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 13, 7pm EST. Chenrezig practice. Online and in person. Chenrezig is the embodiment of universal compassion. This yidam practice focuses on the cultivation of compassionate qualities and activities in all of us. Ven. Khenpo Choephel will lead. Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, May 16, 1:30pm 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. We will be reflecting on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend. This is 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, May 17, 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

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!

 

TRTCC Upcoming Practices, April 28 – May 3, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Tuesday is our Beginner’s Buddhism class led by Khenpo Choephel at 7pm EST. On Wednesday, Lama Kalsang will join us online for Medicine Buddha practice also at 7pm EST. Both Tuesday and Wednesday are online only. Saturday morning is our Dharma discussion group at 10am. Sunday morning at 10am is Vajrasattva practice. Saturday and Sunday will be online and at the center. Details and Zoom links below.

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!

Tuesday, April 28, 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, April 29, 7pm EST. Medicine Buddha practice. Online only.  This practice is for the benefit of those who are ill or in need of healing, purification, and general success.  Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang will lead. Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, May 2, 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, May 3, 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!

 

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!

 

 

TRTCC Upcoming Practices, April 14, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

Tuesday evening is Beginners Buddhism with Khenpo Choephel at 7pm EST, online only. Details and Zoom link below. All other practices this week are paused for Lama Kalsang’s travel and retreat plans.

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

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!

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

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

“If the nature of mind is seen, there is liberation.”
— Jigten Sumgön, The Buddha’s Single Intention

TRTCC Upcoming Practices, April 7 – 12, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

Tuesday evening is Beginners Buddhism with Khenpo Choephel at 7pm EST, online only. Wednesday evening practice this week is Green Tara, and will be online and in person. Saturday the 11th is Achi Chokyi Drolma practice online and in person. Sunday April 12 is Vajrasattva and will be online and in person.

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, April 7, 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, April 8, 7pm EST. Green Tara practice. Online and in person. Green Tara, the meditation deity in female form, embodies the wisdom energies of compassionate fearlessness. This yidam practice helps us remove fears and obstacles, and cultivates the connection to her feminine energy of compassion and wisdom through visualization and chanting.   Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang will lead. Join us on Zoom.

 

Saturday, April 11, 10am EST. Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Online and in person.  Achi, which means “Grandmother” in Tibetan, is revered as the great female dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners. We will also be led in a short meditation by Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang. Join us on Zoom.

 

Sunday, April 12, 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!

 

TRTCC Upcoming Practices, March 31 – April 5, 2026

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Dear Dharma Friends,

Tuesday evening is Beginners Buddhism with Khenpo Choephel at 7pm EST, online only. Wednesday evening practice this week is Chenrezig, and will be online and in person. Saturday the 4th is Achi Chokyi Drolma practice online and in person. Sunday April 5 is Vajrasattva and will be online and in person.

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, March 31, 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, April 1, 7pm EST. Chenrezig practice. Online and in person.  Chenrezig is the embodiment of universal compassion. This yidam practice focuses on the cultivation of compassionate qualities and activities in all of us.  Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang will lead. Join us on Zoom.

 

Saturday, April 4, 10am EST. Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. Online and in person.  Achi, which means “Grandmother” in Tibetan, is revered as the great female dharma protector of the Drikung Kagyu lineage and its practitioners. We will also be led in a short meditation by Ven. Lobpon Lama Kalsang. Join us on Zoom.

 

Sunday, April 5, 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!

Please be advised: Masks remain optional for our in person practices at the center but we encourage you to please act with caution . We do ask that only fully vaccinated people come in to the center. We will be running the air purifier in the common area. If you are not feeling well or have had a recent exposure to COVID, please ensure that you are negative with a home test before coming in or please join us online.