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US National Festival–Center Closed
US National Festival–Center Closed @ KMC-NY
Apr 25 – May 1 all-day
Our National Festival gives us a chance to be together with hundreds of other Kadampa Buddhists in our tradition, as we gather for an Empowerment [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 1 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 2 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Wishfulfilling Jewel Tsog Puja 5:30 pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel Tsog Puja @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 3 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
This is a weekly puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Centers which combines the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa with a method for relying upon his [...]
Center Cherishing 10:00 am
Center Cherishing @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Please come and help us clean and spruce up the center!  Its a wonderful way to create some positive karma and help us provide a [...]
Developing Confidence 9:30 am
Developing Confidence @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Discover how to bridge your spiritual life with your practical life. Come experience how to let go of your limited self and instead build up [...]
Foundation Program ~ Meaningful to Behold 4:00 pm
Foundation Program ~ Meaningful … @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 5 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Foundation Program (FP) is a unique structured study program that enables us to gain deeper understanding and experience of Buddhist teachings and to develop [...]
Fulfilling Our Potential 6:30 pm
Fulfilling Our Potential @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Buddha’s teachings awaken us to an extraordinary vision of who we can be: someone liberated from anger and unhappiness, someone loving, patient and kind, and [...]
Lunchtime Meditation – Simply Breathe 12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – Simply Br… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 6 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe  [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 5:30 pm
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 6 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 7 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Eight Steps to A Happy Life – Lompoc 7:00 pm
Eight Steps to A Happy Life – Lo… @ Yoga Center of Lompoc
May 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
“We put so much energy into having a happy life, but often we feel we are not getting any closer to our goal. It seems [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 8 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Lunchtime Meditation – Stress Relief 12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – Stress Re… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 8 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe  [...]
Tara Prayers 2:00 pm
Tara Prayers @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Everyone is welcome and invited to join us for this beautiful prayer service. At Kadampa Centers worldwide, the eighth of the month is Tara Day. [...]
Meditation for Kids 4:00 pm
Meditation for Kids @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 8 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Children will learn simple Buddhist principles, such as kindness, respect for others and keeping a happy heart, through stories, songs, meditation and crafts. A parent [...]
Fulfilling Our Potential 6:30 pm
Fulfilling Our Potential @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 8 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Buddha’s teachings awaken us to an extraordinary vision of who we can be: someone liberated from anger and unhappiness, someone loving, patient and kind, and [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 9 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Eight Steps to a Happy Life – Santa Maria 5:30 pm
Eight Steps to a Happy Life – Sa… @ Santa Maria YMCA
May 9 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
“We put so much energy into having a happy life, but often we feel we are not getting any closer to our goal. It seems [...]
Lunchtime Meditation – A Joyful Path 12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – A Joyful … @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 10 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe  [...]
Offering to the Spiritual Guide 5:00 pm
Offering to the Spiritual Guide @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 10 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Everyone is welcome and invited to join us for this beautiful prayer service. Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je [...]
Foundation Program ~ Eight Steps to Happiness 7:00 pm
Foundation Program ~ Eight Steps… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Foundation Program (FP) is a unique structured study program that enables us to gain deeper understanding and experience of Buddhist teachings and to develop [...]
Mother’s Day Peace and Pancakes Brunch 9:30 am
Mother’s Day Peace and Pancakes … @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 12 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Plan to join us for our special Mother’s Day event, starting with a talk and a meditation, followed by a scrumptious brunch. What could be [...]
Lunchtime Meditation – Simply Breathe 12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – Simply Br… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 13 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe  [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 5:30 pm
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 13 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 14 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Eight Steps to A Happy Life – Lompoc 7:00 pm
Eight Steps to A Happy Life – Lo… @ Yoga Center of Lompoc
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
“We put so much energy into having a happy life, but often we feel we are not getting any closer to our goal. It seems [...]
Precepts and Heart Jewel with Meditation 6:30 am
Precepts and Heart Jewel with Me… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 15 @ 6:30 am – 8:00 am
Everyone is welcome and invited to join us for this beautiful prayer service. Using the sadhana A Pure Life, we do this puja (prayer service) [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 15 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Lunchtime Meditation – Stress Relief 12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – Stress Re… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 15 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe  [...]
Meditation for Kids 4:00 pm
Meditation for Kids @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Children will learn simple Buddhist principles, such as kindness, respect for others and keeping a happy heart, through stories, songs, meditation and crafts. A parent [...]
Fulfilling Our Potential 6:30 pm
Fulfilling Our Potential @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 15 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Buddha’s teachings awaken us to an extraordinary vision of who we can be: someone liberated from anger and unhappiness, someone loving, patient and kind, and [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 16 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Eight Steps to a Happy Life – Santa Maria 5:30 pm
Eight Steps to a Happy Life – Sa… @ Santa Maria YMCA
May 16 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
“We put so much energy into having a happy life, but often we feel we are not getting any closer to our goal. It seems [...]
Lunchtime Meditation – A Joyful Path 12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – A Joyful … @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 17 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe  [...]
Wishfulfilling Jewel Tsog Puja 5:30 pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel Tsog Puja @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 17 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
This is a weekly puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Centers which combines the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa with a method for relying upon his [...]
Foundation Program ~ Eight Steps to Happiness 7:00 pm
Foundation Program ~ Eight Steps… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Foundation Program (FP) is a unique structured study program that enables us to gain deeper understanding and experience of Buddhist teachings and to develop [...]
Hike for Peace Fundraiser 9:30 am
Hike for Peace Fundraiser @ Skofield Park
May 18 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
This year our annual Hike for Peace and BBQ will be at beautiful Skofield Park (BBQ Area B), a local gem nestled in the Santa [...]
Developing Confidence 9:30 am
Developing Confidence @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 19 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Discover how to bridge your spiritual life with your practical life. Come experience how to let go of your limited self and instead build up [...]
Foundation Program ~ Meaningful to Behold 4:00 pm
Foundation Program ~ Meaningful … @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 19 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Foundation Program (FP) is a unique structured study program that enables us to gain deeper understanding and experience of Buddhist teachings and to develop [...]
Lunchtime Meditation – Simply Breathe 12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – Simply Br… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 20 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe  [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 5:30 pm
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 20 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 21 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Eight Steps to A Happy Life – Lompoc 7:00 pm
Eight Steps to A Happy Life – Lo… @ Yoga Center of Lompoc
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
“We put so much energy into having a happy life, but often we feel we are not getting any closer to our goal. It seems [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 22 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Lunchtime Meditation – Stress Relief 12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – Stress Re… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 22 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe  [...]
Meditation for Kids 4:00 pm
Meditation for Kids @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Children will learn simple Buddhist principles, such as kindness, respect for others and keeping a happy heart, through stories, songs, meditation and crafts. A parent [...]
Fulfilling Our Potential 6:30 pm
Fulfilling Our Potential @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 22 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Buddha’s teachings awaken us to an extraordinary vision of who we can be: someone liberated from anger and unhappiness, someone loving, patient and kind, and [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 23 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Eight Steps to a Happy Life – Santa Maria 5:30 pm
Eight Steps to a Happy Life – Sa… @ Santa Maria YMCA
May 23 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
“We put so much energy into having a happy life, but often we feel we are not getting any closer to our goal. It seems [...]
Lunchtime Meditation – A Joyful Path 12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – A Joyful … @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 24 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe  [...]
Wishfulfilling Jewel Tsog Puja 5:30 pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel Tsog Puja @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 24 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
This is a weekly puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Centers which combines the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa with a method for relying upon his [...]
Foundation Program ~ Eight Steps to Happiness 7:00 pm
Foundation Program ~ Eight Steps… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Foundation Program (FP) is a unique structured study program that enables us to gain deeper understanding and experience of Buddhist teachings and to develop [...]
Offering to the Spiritual Guide 9:00 am
Offering to the Spiritual Guide @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Everyone is welcome and invited to join us for this beautiful prayer service. Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je [...]
Developing Confidence 9:30 am
Developing Confidence @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 26 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Discover how to bridge your spiritual life with your practical life. Come experience how to let go of your limited self and instead build up [...]
Foundation Program ~ Meaningful to Behold 4:00 pm
Foundation Program ~ Meaningful … @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 26 @ 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Foundation Program (FP) is a unique structured study program that enables us to gain deeper understanding and experience of Buddhist teachings and to develop [...]
Lunchtime Meditation – Simply Breathe 12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – Simply Br… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 27 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe  [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 5:30 pm
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 27 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 28 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Eight Steps to A Happy Life – Lompoc 7:00 pm
Eight Steps to A Happy Life – Lo… @ Yoga Center of Lompoc
May 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
“We put so much energy into having a happy life, but often we feel we are not getting any closer to our goal. It seems [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 29 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Long Protector Puja 9:00 am
Long Protector Puja @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Everyone is welcome and invited to join us for this beautiful prayer service. The extensive fulfilling and restoring ritual of the Dharma Protector, the great [...]
Lunchtime Meditation – Stress Relief 12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – Stress Re… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 29 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe  [...]
Meditation for Kids 4:00 pm
Meditation for Kids @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Children will learn simple Buddhist principles, such as kindness, respect for others and keeping a happy heart, through stories, songs, meditation and crafts. A parent [...]
Surfing Life’s Difficulties: Transforming Adverse Conditions 6:30 pm
Surfing Life’s Difficulties: Tra… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 29 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Ordinarily the day-to-day difficulties we encounter give rise to frustration, stress or feeling overwhelmed. By learning to respond to challenges skillfully, with acceptance, creativity, and [...]
Meditation with Heart Jewel 8:30 am
Meditation with Heart Jewel @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 30 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The daily puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Buddhist Centers is Wishfulfilling Jewel, with a period of silence for a 20 minute meditation.  These prayers include [...]
Eight Steps to a Happy Life – Santa Maria 5:30 pm
Eight Steps to a Happy Life – Sa… @ Santa Maria YMCA
May 30 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
“We put so much energy into having a happy life, but often we feel we are not getting any closer to our goal. It seems [...]
Lunchtime Meditation – A Joyful Path 12:30 pm
Lunchtime Meditation – A Joyful … @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 31 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunchtime meditations, from 12:30 to 1pm. $5 Donation Mondays: Simply Breathe  [...]
Wishfulfilling Jewel Tsog Puja 5:30 pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel Tsog Puja @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 31 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
This is a weekly puja (prayer service) at Kadampa Centers which combines the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa with a method for relying upon his [...]
Foundation Program ~ Eight Steps to Happiness 7:00 pm
Foundation Program ~ Eight Steps… @ Mahakankala Buddhist Center
May 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Foundation Program (FP) is a unique structured study program that enables us to gain deeper understanding and experience of Buddhist teachings and to develop [...]