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Recovery at Dechen LA
In recovery and seeking deeper spiritual connections and meaningful paths forward?
Join us for a transformative afternoon at Dechen LA designed specifically for the recovery community.
This event offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your recovery journey by exploring practical and profound Buddhist practices.
Evening Teaching: Initiation of Chenrezig Mahamudra
An essential vajrayana practice for cultivating compassion and insight into the true nature of mind.
Weekend Meditation Retreat: Vajrapani Bhutadamara
A powerful two-day retreat including initiation, teachings, and guided meditation on Vajrapani, the embodiment of enlightened power.
Evening Teaching: Initiation of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig
A blessing and authorization to engage in the Nyungné fasting retreat practice of great compassion, from the lineage of Lakshminkara.
Day Teaching: Parting from the Four Attachments
A concise and profound Mahayana teaching that outlines the entire Buddhist path in just four lines — accessible to all levels.
Stories of Enlightenment: The Life of Milarepa
Join us for a captivating evening of storytelling, poetry, and inspiration as we journey through the remarkable life of Tibet’s legendary yogi, Milarepa. Known for his unwavering determination and profound spiritual realization, Milarepa’s life is filled with timeless lessons of transformation, perseverance, and wisdom.
Tibetan New Year Celebration!
Join us at Sakya Buddhist Temple for an informal and joyful celebration of Losar, the Tibetan New Year!
We’ll begin with a short welcome and wishes for auspiciousness, setting a positive tone for the year ahead. Afterward, enjoy a relaxed gathering with Tibetan momos (dumplings), refreshments, entertainment, and friendly conversation.
New Year Resolutions
Saturdays 1-4pm monthly - January to June 2025
Begin the year with intention and inspiration at our workshop, designed to help you bring meditation into your daily life and infuse your outlook with kindness.
Resolutions often fade, but we’ll explore how to use the transformative Five Powers to keep your commitments alive and thriving throughout the year.
The day includes engaging sessions, practical guidance, and plenty of opportunities for discussion and Q&A. We’ll lay on refreshments.
Buddhist Festival - Llabab Duchen - Buddha's Descent from the God Realms
Llabab Duchen commemorates the Buddha's return to this realm after teaching in the realm of the Thirty-Three Gods. Join us to celebrate with a traditional puja (group recitation and meditation). Open to everyone and any donations welcome.
Visit of Lama Jampa Thaye - November 2024
We are excited to share Lama Jampa’s program of teachings:
Wed Nov 6: 6.30pm - Mind Training in a Single Session.
Sat Nov 9: 10.30am - The Friendly Letter. 2.30pm - Initiation of Red Saraswati.
Wed Nov 13: 6.30pm - Initiation of Green Tara.
Sat Nov 16: 10.30am - The Friendly Letter. 2.30pm - Initiation of White Tara.