Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Tuesday 7am is Eight Precepts vow for the full moon day. Wednesday evening is Green Tara practice. On Saturday, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be doing a purification practice and meditation with Khenpo.

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

Tuesday, October 7, 7am. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer the Eight Precepts vow for the full moon day. Taking the 24 hour precepts is an excellent way for lay practitioners to practice renunciation, purify unwholesome habits, and accumulate merit. You may join us at the center in person or Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, October 11, 9am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, October 12, 10 am. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will lead us in purification practice and a Heart Sutra / Mahamudra meditation. Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Chenrezig practice. Thursday evening is Tea Break. On Saturday, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be receiving teachings on the Bodhisattva precepts from Khenpo.

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

Thursday, October 2, 7pm, Evening Tea Break. Online only.  A time just to talk about dharma with dharma friends. Beginners are very welcome.  Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, October 4, 9am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, October 5, 10 am. Online and in person. For the next few weeks on Sundays, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will be offering teachings on the Bodhisattva precepts. This will help build and increase our understanding of method related to the Bodhicitta teachings and Bodhisattva vow with H.E. Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. You may join us at the center in person or Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Manjushri practice. On Saturday, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be receiving teachings on the Bodhisattva precepts from Khenpo.

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

Saturday, September 27, 9am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, September 28, 10 am. Online and in person. For the next few weeks on Sundays, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will be offering teachings on the Bodhisattva precepts. This will help build and increase our understanding of method related to the Bodhicitta teachings and Bodhisattva vow with H.E. Khenchen Gyaltsen Rinpoche. You may join us at the center in person or Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. On Saturday, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be doing a purification practice and meditation with Khenpo.

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

Saturday, September 20, 9am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, September 21, 10 am. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will lead us in purification practice and a Heart Sutra / Mahamudra meditation. Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Medicine Buddha practice. On Saturday and Sunday (September 13 & 14),  Most Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, the founder of our Dharma center, will be giving teachings on Bodhichitta. Registration for Khenchen Rinpoche’s teaching weekend is open here for Zoom. This event has been limited in person to 25 attendees.

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

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Green Tara practice.  Thursday evening is Tea Break at 7pm (online only). On Saturday, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be doing a purification practice and meditation with Khenpo.

Upcoming events: On September 13 & 14,  Most Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, the founder of our Dharma center, will be giving teachings on Bodhichitta. Registration for Khenchen Rinpoche’s teaching weekend is open here. This event will be limited in person to 25 attendees.

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

Thursday, September 4, 7pm, Evening Tea Break. Online only.  A time just to talk about dharma with dharma friends. Beginners are very welcome.  Join us on Zoom.

Saturday, September 6, 9am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, September 7, 10 am. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will lead us in purification practice and a Heart Sutra / Mahamudra meditation. Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Chenrezig practice.  On Saturday, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be doing a purification practice and meditation with Khenpo.

Upcoming events: On September 13 & 14,  Most Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, the founder of our Dharma center, will be giving teachings on Bodhichitta. Registration for Khenchen Rinpoche’s teaching weekend is open here. This event will be limited in person to 25 attendees.

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

Saturday, August 30, 9am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, August 31, 10 am. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will lead us in purification practice and a Heart Sutra / Mahamudra meditation. Join us on Zoom.

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Manjushri practice. On Saturday and Sunday, Ven. Lama Kalsang will be giving a Torma workshop. Registration info is below!

Upcoming events: On September 13 & 14,  Most Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, the founder of our Dharma center, will be giving teachings on Bodhichitta. Registration for Khenchen Rinpoche’s teaching weekend is open here. This event will be limited in person to 25 attendees.

On August 23 & 24, Ven. Lama Kalsang will be giving a Torma workshop. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the meaning, uses, and construction of Tormas, which are essential to our lineage’s practices. Registration for the torma workshop is open here.

The schedule for the Torma Workshop will be as follows (all times are EST/New York time):

8/23/25, Saturday: 10a – 12p, 1:30p – 3:00p
8/24/25, Sunday: 10a – 12p, 1:30p – 3p

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

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.

Dear Dharma Friends,

This week, Wednesday evening is Achi Chokyi Drolma practice. On Saturday, Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer basic Dharma teachings and will be available for Q & A. On Sunday we will be doing a purification practice and meditation with Khenpo.

Upcoming events: On September 13 & 14,  Most Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche, the founder of our Dharma center, will be giving teachings on Bodhichitta. Registration for Khenchen Rinpoche’s teaching weekend is open here.

On August 23 & 24, Ven. Lama Kalsang will be giving a Torma workshop. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the meaning, uses, and construction of Tormas, which are essential to our lineage’s practices. Registration for the torma workshop is open here.

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

Saturday, August 16, 9am. Basic Dharma Talk. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will give a talk on basic Buddhist topics and will instruct on Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. Following that, a simple visualization and short recitation (Chenrezig or Buddha Shakyamuni). Khenpo will be available for our questions & answers. Join us on Zoom.

Sunday, August 17, 10 am. Online and in person. Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will lead us in purification practice and a Heart Sutra / Mahamudra meditation. Join us on Zoom.

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.

Tashi Delek Dharma Friends,

We have a few announcements to share: Tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 9) at 6am Ven. Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche will offer the Eight Precepts vow for the full moon day. Taking the 24 hour precepts are an excellent way for lay practitioners to practice renunciation, purify unwholesome habits, and accumulate merit. You may join us at the center in person or Join us on Zoom.

On August 23 & 24, Lama Kalsang will be giving a workshop on how to create and work with Tormas! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the meaning, uses, and construction of Tormas, which are essential to our lineage’s practices.

The workshop will be held at Three Rivers Tibetan Cultural Center, 7313 Florence Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 If attending in person, you may bring a lunch or go out. The center will provide tea / coffee.

Workshop Zoom: The Torma workshop will be shared on Zoom. We will send registrants the Zoom link before the workshop weekend.

The schedule for the Torma Workshop will be as follows (all times are EST/New York time):

8/23/25, Saturday: 10a – 12p, 1:30p – 3:00p
8/24/25, Sunday: 10a – 12p, 1:30p – 3p

Donations for this workshop may be made online here. We are not setting a suggested amount for the workshop, it is up to you!

We kindly ask that you please fill out this registration form. Your response will help us plan and is greatly appreciated!