Announcements
The temple is open daily 8am – noon and during events.
We also offer online classes and events for out-of-area students.
*** If you feel sick, please stay home & join us online. ***
Kindly consider elderly and disabled individuals needing close access to the temple. During busy events, stacked parking is in use. If leaving early, park on street to avoid your car being blocked by others.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
停車位有限
請考慮年長和殘障人士需要停靠近中心。在繁忙的活動期間，我們將使用疊放停車方式。如果您需提前離開，請停在街邊，以避免您的車輛被其他車輛擋住。非常感謝您的合作。
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities are available for those who would like to help out at the temple with gardening and general maintenance.
Chophel Rinpoche said, “ If you want to cook or garden, please come and bring your kids and family. Everyone is welcome.”
To arrange a time and date, send an email to [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.
April 2026
Saturday 4/11 and 4/25 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm (PDT)
Chophel Rinpoche will give teachings and guided meditation on the Lam Rim, also known as the Stages of the Path. The Lam Rim includes all of Shakyamuni Buddha’s essential teachings in a step-by-step path to enlightenment. A wonderful opportunity to listen, contemplate, and meditate on these precious teachings.
Join us on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87348806204?pwd=ybLampfLaLU0sGasi12BdbIeFOeFFr.1
Meeting ID: 873 4880 6204
Passcode: 583158
Saturday 4/11 and 4/25 from 6:00 – 6:30 pm (PDT)
*Meets in-person and online after class.
Join our student-led discussion group based on Chophel Rinpoche’s Lam Rim class. We will discuss Rinpoche’s teachings and explore Dharma topics related to practice.
Join us on Zoom at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87348806204?pwd=ybLampfLaLU0sGasi12BdbIeFOeFFr.1
Meeting ID: 873 4880 6204
Passcode: 583158
Sunday 4/12 from 11:00am – 12:30 pm (PDT) (taught in English)
Sunday 4/12 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm (PDT) (taught in Tibetan with Chinese translation)
This class is for students new to Buddhism. In this series, Tenzin Chophel Rinpoche will explain the foundational teachings of Buddhism, such as taking refuge, the Four Noble Truths, ethics, and the purpose and benefits of studying Buddhism as well as how to implement Buddhist principles into our daily lives.
Join us on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87348806204?pwd=ybLampfLaLU0sGasi12BdbIeFOeFFr.1
Meeting ID: 873 4880 6204
Passcode: 583158
Sunday 4/12 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm (PDT)
Under the direction of Tenzin Chophel Rinpoche and LCB parents, we continue our children’s program where children learn about Buddhism.
Sunday 4/12 at 7:00 pm (PDT)
Sunday 4/26 at 4:00 pm (PDT)
Guru Puja (also known as Lama Chopa) encapsulates the essence of the Buddha’s teachings. In this practice we make offerings and supplicate for blessings on our Dharma path from the spiritual masters who have come before us.
Feel free to bring a tsok offering such as fruit, baked goods, or other individually wrapped edibles. For those students who do not have time to prepare offerings for tsok, monetary offerings can be made for the Center to prepare on your behalf.
Join us on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85815540830?pwd=U0gwZklRc0VoTWdkQWJDUE12ZmxyZz09
Meeting ID: 858 1554 0830
Passcode: 272727
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Strive at first to meditate
Upon the sameness of yourself and others
In joy and sorrow all are equal
Thus be guardian of all, as of yourself
~Verse 90 from the Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva. (Shambhala Edition p.123)