If the floor is finished we will resume sitting meditation every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. followed by a discussion and an opportunity to ask questions, but we are delaying the next book study until further notice. Stay tuned! The next book for the book discussion will be Bardo, Interval of Possibility by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. Basic […]
Join us for the unveiling of our recently renovated shrine room. Through generous donations, the hard work of members and friends, and the fine craftsmanship of our contractors, we have finished Phase One of our shrine room renovation. We’re all looking forward to blessing this refurbished space with chanting and meditation of the Chenrezig and […]
During renovation we are resuming sitting meditation every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. followed by a discussion and an opportunity to ask questions, but we are delaying the next book study until after the renovations are complete. The next book for the book discussion will be Bardo, Interval of Possibility by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. Basic meditation instruction […]
During renovation we are resuming sitting meditation every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. followed by a discussion and an opportunity to ask questions, but we are delaying the next book study until after the renovations are complete. The next book for the book discussion will be Bardo, Interval of Possibility by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. Basic meditation instruction […]
Silent sitting meditation every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. followed by discussion of Karma Kagyu teachings. Basic instruction can be provided. Sitting meditation helps us settle our minds so we can begin to examine the nature of our thoughts. Free, donations welcome.
Lama Kathy has kindly agreed to give the Lung (reading transmission) for the Chenrezig and Amitabha practices that we do on Sundays. After the afternoon teaching we will have a short break followed by the reading transmission. The Lung is an important part of receiving transmission to fully engage in the practice and get the maximum […]
Classic Tibetan texts about death present the dying process as a journey of letting go, and of awakening the mind and heart. This meditation workshop will cover Tibetan teachings on the the phases of death, how to train one's mind in preparation for death, and how to attend and offer comfort to those who are […]
The teachings of Tibetan Buddhism remind us of the preciousness of our life, and its great promise: If we can tame our minds we can experience peace and happiness in this life, and face adversity and even death with a sense of compassion and grace. Lama Kathy will explore how Buddhist meditation practice, contemplation on […]
Kathy Wesley (Lama Gyurme Chötsö) has been a student of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche since 1977. She participated in the first three-year retreat led by Khenpo Rinpoche at Karmé Ling Retreat Center in upstate New York, and thus earned the title of 'retreat lama.' Lama Kathy now serves as Resident Teacher at the Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling and travels […]
Silent sitting meditation every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. followed by discussion of Karma Kagyu teachings. Basic instruction can be provided. Sitting meditation helps us settle our minds so we can begin to examine the nature of our thoughts. Free, donations welcome.