We are delighted to welcome His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche (The Sakya Trichen) back to Santa Monica.

His Holiness will bestow the vajrayana initiation (Tib. jenang) of Vajrapani Bhutadamara. Vajrapani is one of the Lords of the Three Families and is revered in all traditions of vajrayana Buddhism as the embodiment of the power of all buddhas.

Chokor Duchen celebrates the first teaching given by the Buddha in the deer park of Sarnath. Join us to celebrate with a traditional puja (group recitation and meditation). Open to everyone and any donations welcome.

Saga Dawa Duchen honors Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing and on this day the merit of virtuous acts is multiplied. Join us to celebrate with a traditional puja (group recitation and meditation). Open to everyone and any donations welcome.

Chotrul Duchen marks the finale of the Monlam (the Great Prayer Festival), reflecting on Buddha's miracles and generating positive aspirations. Join us to celebrate with a traditional puja (group recitation and meditation). Open to everyone and any donations welcome.

Losar is the Tibetan New Year - the year of the Wood Dragon! Join us to celebrate with aspiration prayers, coffee and donuts. Open to everyone and any donations welcome.

The goddess Tara is revered in all traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism as the embodiment of the liberating activity of all buddhas

Composed by the great philosopher Nagarjuna, The Friendly Letter is a supremely clear account of how we can practise the threefold path of morality, meditation and wisdom.

This initiation bestows the authority to meditate on Chenrezik, the embodiment of compassionate energy, and on mahamudra - the great seal - which is the true nature of mind.

Composed by the great philosopher Nagarjuna, The Friendly Letter is a supremely clear account of how we can practise the threefold path of morality, meditation and wisdom

In this one-day course, Roz will give a detailed presentation of each of the Four Seals.

Two workshop sessions on the Tangtong Gyalpo Chenrezik practice.

The vajrayana initiation of Manjushri Arapatsana, the embodiment of primordial wisdom.

The continued transmission of this famous teaching that explains the three trainings.

The textual transmission of Thangtong Gyalpo’s ‘Gom-lung’ for his Chenrezig sadhana.

The vajrayana initiation of this important wealth deity and protector.

The continued transmission of this famous teaching that explains the three trainings.

Join us in celebrating Tibetan New Year at Sakya Buddhist Center!

Learn how to train in the Six Perfections that lead to complete enlightenment.

Lama Jampa will bestow the initiation of Green Tara from the lineage of Atisha. Meditation on Green Tara who is one of the most widely practiced deity-yogas in Tibetan Buddhism.

You must receive Refuge to attend this teaching. Email info@dechen.us for further details.

Composed by the great philosopher Nagarjuna, The Friendly Letter is a supremely clear account of how we can practice the threefold path of morality, meditation and wisdom.

This talk is open to everyone and provides insight into how Buddhist teachings are transmitted and practiced.

Lama Jampa will present an account of the life of Guru Rinpoche, filled with miracles, the subjugation of demons, and the display of the power of Vajrayana Buddhism.

This talk is open to everyone and provides a fascinating window into the world of Tibetan Buddhism.

This initiation bestows the authority to meditate on Chenrezik, the embodiment of compassionate energy, and on mahamudra - the great seal - which is the true nature of mind.

You must receive Refuge to attend this teaching. Email info@dechen.us for further details.

Composed by the great philosopher Nagarjuna, The Friendly Letter is a supremely clear account of how we can practice the threefold path of morality, meditation and wisdom.

This talk is open to everyone and provides insight into how Buddhist teachings are transmitted and practiced.