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Overview: Buddhism is a psychology of the mind, providing us methods to understand our emotions and how to change our bad habits and thoughts to be happy. Led by Geshe Dhargey, this weekly class is open to all—whether you're a Buddhist or someone curious about learning more. This class offers a practical and positive approach to… 
OVERVIEW: Join us for a fun and meaningful summer series inspired by the Jataka Tales—stories of kindness, courage, wisdom, and compassion that help children explore important life skills in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Through storytelling, simple activities, creativity, and group connection, children will learn practical tools for developing compassion, resilience, mindfulness, and emotional awareness… |
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Please Note: this series is for Yamantaka practitioners only OVERVEW: From July 2021 to August 2025, Geshe Dhargey presented an in-depth presentation of the sadhana practice of this Yidam. This series continue the study of this practice by using all of Geshe-la's previous recorded presentations and specific authorized commentaries as our guide. These review sessions will… |
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Overview A Complete and Practical Guide to the Buddhist Path The Lamrim, or Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, is one of the most revered presentations of Buddhist practice in the Tibetan tradition. Written in 1402 by the great master Tsongkhapa, The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lam rim chen… |
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OVERVIEW: This class will be a balance between instruction and practice on meditation. It is designed for those who are inspired to learn about and practice meditation. Participants will be guided through several different types of meditations. We will discuss how to overcome some of the problems that commonly arise during meditation. There will be… |
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Geshe Dhargey will teach this class every other Thursday in Tibetan only Please contact him directly for Zoom Link Approaching the uncommon practices and realizations of Vajrayāna, which is known as the “quick path” to attaining full awakening of a Buddha, is like entering the gateway to an entire new world filled with practices and experiences that previous are unknown to one who decides to enter. OVERVIEW: So, how best to judge and… |
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May the glorious lamas live long. May happiness and well-being arise for all sentient beings, present throughout space. May I and all beings without exception, having gathered the two accumulations and purified the two obscurations, be swiftly established in the state of Buddhahood. OVERVIEW: As we wish for the above, we are organizing Long Life… |
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Overview: Buddhism is a psychology of the mind, providing us methods to understand our emotions and how to change our bad habits and thoughts to be happy. Led by Geshe Dhargey, this weekly class is open to all—whether you're a Buddhist or someone curious about learning more. This class offers a practical and positive approach to… |
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Topic for August 3rd: Characteristics of an Arahant according to the Dhammapada (part 2) Join on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82934823730?pwd=XBwQI36oIbmY6oA2TOZHxnqDsrroCv.1 Meeting ID: 829 3482 3730 Passcode: USCDNKL20 Join on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dhamma-Dharma-100524209008807/ |
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Overview: On the first Tuesday of each month, we dedicate our Lamrim learnings with reciting the Six Preliminaries Puja. This puja is not a teaching, but a guided devotional practice that prepares the mind and heart for engaging the Lamrim (Stages of the Path). Through refuge, the generation of bodhicitta, offerings, the seven-limb prayer, and… |
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OVERVIEW: This class will be a balance between instruction and practice on meditation. It is designed for those who are inspired to learn about and practice meditation. Participants will be guided through several different types of meditations. We will discuss how to overcome some of the problems that commonly arise during meditation. There will be… |
1 event,Please Note: To attend this teaching, you must have received highest yoga tantra initiation from a qualified teacher. Please reach out to Geshe Dhargey if you have any questions on the requirements to attend. OVERVIEW: Geshe Dhargey will begin a new series of highest yoga tantra teachings, presenting a detailed commentary to this practice text.… |
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Join us for a weekly yoga class led by Venerable Dhammaloka Thero, beginning July 25 through the end of August. Classes will be held inside our air-conditioned temple, providing a peaceful and welcoming space to practice. This class is open to all experience levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Please bring your own yoga mat… |
2 events,
Overview: Buddhism is a psychology of the mind, providing us methods to understand our emotions and how to change our bad habits and thoughts to be happy. Led by Geshe Dhargey, this weekly class is open to all—whether you're a Buddhist or someone curious about learning more. This class offers a practical and positive approach to…
OVERVIEW: Join us for a fun and meaningful summer series inspired by the Jataka Tales—stories of kindness, courage, wisdom, and compassion that help children explore important life skills in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Through storytelling, simple activities, creativity, and group connection, children will learn practical tools for developing compassion, resilience, mindfulness, and emotional awareness… |
2 events,
Please Note: this series is for Yamantaka practitioners only OVERVEW: From July 2021 to August 2025, Geshe Dhargey presented an in-depth presentation of the sadhana practice of this Yidam. This series continue the study of this practice by using all of Geshe-la's previous recorded presentations and specific authorized commentaries as our guide. These review sessions will… What actually takes place during the empowerment ritual OVERVIEW: When one first enters the path of Highest Yoga Tantra via this ritual, there is little previous knowledge of what actually takes place—it unfolds and is revealed during the ritual itself. Further, the complex, elaborate, and detailed nature of the empowerment ritual can often be overwhelming,… |
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Overview A Complete and Practical Guide to the Buddhist Path The Lamrim, or Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, is one of the most revered presentations of Buddhist practice in the Tibetan tradition. Written in 1402 by the great master Tsongkhapa, The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lam rim chen… |
1 event,
OVERVIEW: This class will be a balance between instruction and practice on meditation. It is designed for those who are inspired to learn about and practice meditation. Participants will be guided through several different types of meditations. We will discuss how to overcome some of the problems that commonly arise during meditation. There will be… |
2 events,
Geshe Dhargey will teach this class every other Thursday in Tibetan only Please contact him directly for Zoom Link Approaching the uncommon practices and realizations of Vajrayāna, which is known as the “quick path” to attaining full awakening of a Buddha, is like entering the gateway to an entire new world filled with practices and experiences that previous are unknown to one who decides to enter. OVERVIEW: So, how best to judge and… |
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OVERVIEW: In this special, limited series class we will take a detailed walk through the Tibetan text of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer known as 'Ganden Lha Gyama'. We will review through the vocabulary of entire prayer word by word, touching briefly on how it all hangs together. No prior knowledge of Tibetan is… |
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OVERVIEW: Join us at DNKL for a monthly discussion facilitated by Ven. Choephel w/ discussion on The Hundred Verses of Advice, a classic Buddhist text by the 11th-century Indian master Padampa Sangye or any other topics participants would like to discuss. This text offers practical and profound guidance for living a dharmic life in the… 
OVERVIEW: Our tutorial in Reading Classical Tibetan is intended for students with one year of prior study but welcomes any learner at least familiar with the Tibetan alphabet. Please join us! The course focuses on how to read Classical Tibetan scriptures, with practical advice on the process of deducing the intended meaning, one sentence at… |
2 events,
Overview: Buddhism is a psychology of the mind, providing us methods to understand our emotions and how to change our bad habits and thoughts to be happy. Led by Geshe Dhargey, this weekly class is open to all—whether you're a Buddhist or someone curious about learning more. This class offers a practical and positive approach to… 
Meet and MingleEnjoy tea and conversation while meeting new friends, reconnecting with familiar ones, and discovering more about DNKL. Take a pause after class or stop by and join us for a casual social hour at DNKL. This is a time to relax, share a cup of tea, and connect with others in a warm,… |
1 event,What actually takes place during the empowerment ritual OVERVIEW: When one first enters the path of Highest Yoga Tantra via this ritual, there is little previous knowledge of what actually takes place—it unfolds and is revealed during the ritual itself. Further, the complex, elaborate, and detailed nature of the empowerment ritual can often be overwhelming,… |
1 event,
Overview A Complete and Practical Guide to the Buddhist Path The Lamrim, or Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, is one of the most revered presentations of Buddhist practice in the Tibetan tradition. Written in 1402 by the great master Tsongkhapa, The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lam rim chen… |
1 event,
OVERVIEW: This class will be a balance between instruction and practice on meditation. It is designed for those who are inspired to learn about and practice meditation. Participants will be guided through several different types of meditations. We will discuss how to overcome some of the problems that commonly arise during meditation. There will be… |
1 event,Please Note: To attend this teaching, you must have received highest yoga tantra initiation from a qualified teacher. Please reach out to Geshe Dhargey if you have any questions on the requirements to attend. OVERVIEW: Geshe Dhargey will begin a new series of highest yoga tantra teachings, presenting a detailed commentary to this practice text.… |
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MAITRI (བྱམས་པ་) is a joyful and meaningful children’s retreat designed to help cultivate compassion, kindness, mindfulness, and cultural awareness through storytelling, creative activities, practical life skills, and Tibetan cultural experiences. OBJECTIVE: To cultivate compassion, empathy, kindness, and cultural awareness in children through mindfulness activities, Tibetan Buddhist teachings, and joyful cultural experiences that support their growth…
OVERVIEW: In this special, limited series class we will take a detailed walk through the Tibetan text of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer known as 'Ganden Lha Gyama'. We will review through the vocabulary of entire prayer word by word, touching briefly on how it all hangs together. No prior knowledge of Tibetan is… |
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OVERVIEW: Our tutorial in Reading Classical Tibetan is intended for students with one year of prior study but welcomes any learner at least familiar with the Tibetan alphabet. Please join us! The course focuses on how to read Classical Tibetan scriptures, with practical advice on the process of deducing the intended meaning, one sentence at…
Join us for a weekly yoga class led by Venerable Dhammaloka Thero, beginning July 25 through the end of August. Classes will be held inside our air-conditioned temple, providing a peaceful and welcoming space to practice. This class is open to all experience levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Please bring your own yoga mat… |
2 events,
Overview: Buddhism is a psychology of the mind, providing us methods to understand our emotions and how to change our bad habits and thoughts to be happy. Led by Geshe Dhargey, this weekly class is open to all—whether you're a Buddhist or someone curious about learning more. This class offers a practical and positive approach to… |
2 events,
Please Note: this series is for Yamantaka practitioners only OVERVEW: From July 2021 to August 2025, Geshe Dhargey presented an in-depth presentation of the sadhana practice of this Yidam. This series continue the study of this practice by using all of Geshe-la's previous recorded presentations and specific authorized commentaries as our guide. These review sessions will… What actually takes place during the empowerment ritual OVERVIEW: When one first enters the path of Highest Yoga Tantra via this ritual, there is little previous knowledge of what actually takes place—it unfolds and is revealed during the ritual itself. Further, the complex, elaborate, and detailed nature of the empowerment ritual can often be overwhelming,… |
1 event,
Overview A Complete and Practical Guide to the Buddhist Path The Lamrim, or Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, is one of the most revered presentations of Buddhist practice in the Tibetan tradition. Written in 1402 by the great master Tsongkhapa, The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lam rim chen… |
1 event,
OVERVIEW: This class will be a balance between instruction and practice on meditation. It is designed for those who are inspired to learn about and practice meditation. Participants will be guided through several different types of meditations. We will discuss how to overcome some of the problems that commonly arise during meditation. There will be… |
1 event,
Geshe Dhargey will teach this class every other Thursday in Tibetan only Please contact him directly for Zoom Link |
1 event,
OVERVIEW: In this special, limited series class we will take a detailed walk through the Tibetan text of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer known as 'Ganden Lha Gyama'. We will review through the vocabulary of entire prayer word by word, touching briefly on how it all hangs together. No prior knowledge of Tibetan is… |
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Overview: DNKL is honored to welcome Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa for a special Dharma teaching. The topic will be announced shortly. This teaching is open to anyone interested in studying and deepening their understanding of Buddhism, regardless of experience level. About Khensur Rinpoche: Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa is one of the most respected teachers in…
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Please Note: Please reach out to Geshe Dhargey to verify you meet the requirements to attend this Empowerment. PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND THIS CLASS - this will allow us to send you further details about this initiation and post initiation materials. OVERVIEW: The Yamāntaka Empowerment, given by Guymed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa, is one of…
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Inner Peace for Everyday Challenges
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Inner Peace for Everyday Challenges
Overview: Buddhism is a psychology of the mind, providing us methods to understand our emotions and how to change our bad habits and thoughts to be happy. Led by Geshe Dhargey, this weekly class is open to all—whether you're a Buddhist or someone curious about learning more. This class offers a practical and positive approach to…
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Please Note: Please reach out to Geshe Dhargey to verify you meet the requirements to attend this Empowerment. PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND THIS CLASS - this will allow us to send you further details about this initiation and post initiation materials. OVERVIEW: The Yamāntaka Empowerment, given by Guymed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa, is one of…
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OVERVIEW: Seeing the devastation caused by these floods, from Nepal to Gyirong and the Shigatse region of Tibet, is heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by these devasting floods. May the missing be found safely and may the families who have lost loved ones receive strength and comfort during this difficult time.… |
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Overview: On the first Tuesday of each month, we dedicate our Lamrim learnings with reciting the Six Preliminaries Puja. This puja is not a teaching, but a guided devotional practice that prepares the mind and heart for engaging the Lamrim (Stages of the Path). Through refuge, the generation of bodhicitta, offerings, the seven-limb prayer, and… |
1 event,
OVERVIEW: This class will be a balance between instruction and practice on meditation. It is designed for those who are inspired to learn about and practice meditation. Participants will be guided through several different types of meditations. We will discuss how to overcome some of the problems that commonly arise during meditation. There will be… |
1 event,Please Note: To attend this teaching, you must have received highest yoga tantra initiation from a qualified teacher. Please reach out to Geshe Dhargey if you have any questions on the requirements to attend. OVERVIEW: Geshe Dhargey will begin a new series of highest yoga tantra teachings, presenting a detailed commentary to this practice text.… |
1 event,
OVERVIEW: In this special, limited series class we will take a detailed walk through the Tibetan text of the Lama Tsongkhapa guru yoga prayer known as 'Ganden Lha Gyama'. We will review through the vocabulary of entire prayer word by word, touching briefly on how it all hangs together. No prior knowledge of Tibetan is… |
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Please Note: To attend this teaching, you must have received highest yoga tantra initiation from a qualified teacher. Please reach out to Geshe Dhargey if you have any questions on the requirements to attend. PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND - THANK YOU OVERVIEW: The practice of the female buddha Vajrayoginī (Dorje Naeljorma in Tibetan) is first…
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Long Life Prayer
Canceled
Long Life Prayer
May the glorious lamas live long. May happiness and well-being arise for all sentient beings, present throughout space. May I and all beings without exception, having gathered the two accumulations and purified the two obscurations, be swiftly established in the state of Buddhahood. OVERVIEW: As we wish for the above, we are organizing Long Life… |