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Day Teaching: Parting from the Four Attachments

  • Sakya Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles 220 Pier Avenue Santa Monica, CA, 90405 United States (map)

A Clear and Complete Map of the Buddhist Path

Join Lama Jampa Thaye for a full-day teaching on one of the most concise and profound instructions in the Mahayana tradition: Parting from the Four Attachments (Zhenpa Zhidral).

This essential teaching distills the entire Buddhist path into four transformative reflections that guide the practitioner from worldly concern to full awakening.

Why This Teaching Matters

Perfect for All Levels

Whether you’re new to Buddhism or a long-time practitioner, this teaching offers clarity, structure, and inspiration. It provides a practical overview for beginners and a fresh perspective for those deep in their practice.

Rooted in the Sakya Tradition

Originally taught by Sachen Kunga Nyingpo, one of the founding masters of the Sakya school, this teaching is revered for its simplicity and depth. Lama Jampa will present it through the lens of Gorampa Sonam Senge’s celebrated commentary, The Key to the Profound Meaning.

Modern Insight, Classical Wisdom

With his accessible and penetrating style, Lama Jampa brings these timeless teachings into focus for the modern world, showing how they apply to our everyday lives and spiritual aspirations.

What to Expect

The day will include periods of teaching, time for reflection, and opportunities to ask questions. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how the various aspects of the Buddhist path fit together — and how to bring them into practice.

Open to everyone. No prior experience is necessary.

We look forward to sharing this day of insight and reflection with you.

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