Calendar of Events

Last day of Teachings for the year end on Nov. 20, 2011

Check back for start up dates of teachings in March.

February 2012.

Happy Holidays!

Photos of Ganden Ngam Cho, Je Tsongkhapa's Parinirvana
Light Offering and Food Bank Collection - Guru Puja - 12/20/2011

Up Coming Programs:

NYUNG NAY AVALOKITESHVARA FASTING RITUAL
Deer Park will host the Nyung Nay Avalokiteshvara fasting ritual led by Geshe Tenzin Dorje la starting on Saturday, May 26 at 4:30 AM to Monday morning, May 28.

Kangyur Reading
From Tuesday May 29, 2012 until Monday June 4, 2012 from 8:30AM to 5:30PM

ESSENCE OF SAKA DAWA
Monday, June 4, 2012 is the 15th day of  the Tibetan month of Saka Dawa. 

2012 Summer Course


Ganden Jangtse Choje Rinpoche, Gyume Khensur Lobsang Tenzin, returns to Deer Park to give these commentaries:


July 9 to August 3, 2012:
Nagarjuna’s Fundamental Verses of Wisdom - the chapters examining the 12 Links of Dependent Origination, the Self, and the 4 Noble Truths – chapters strongly emphasized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Rinpoche will read from Tsong Khapa’s commentary, Ocean of Reasoning. Other chapters will be taught as time allows. Translation into English.

August 13 to 24, 2012:
Gyalsey Thogmey Sangpo’s 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Translation into English and Mandarin.

Details on these programs will be forthcoming.

Regular Weekly Teachings and Pujas

Regular Monthly Pujas all beginning at 7:00 p.m.

  • First Wednesday of each month
    Medicine Buddha Puja or Tara Puja on alternating months

  • 10th day of the Tibetan Month
    Guru Puja with tsok. All are welcome.

  • 25th day of the Tibetan Month
    Vajra Yogini Puja with tsok
    Initiation of Vajra Yogini necessary prerequisite for attendance

Please note that pujas will be cancelled on Sundays and Thursdays due to regular teachings.

  Tsok Dates 2012-2013

  • Family Dharma Group:
    Family Dharma Group, organized by parents meets in the Kalachakra Temple every first Sunday of the month at 10:00 a.m. . A gentle rhythm, dharma activities, songs and a simple snack are offered. Parents and children of all ages are welcome.

Periodic Retreats and Pujas

  • Nyung Ne retreat – this is a weekend long fasting retreat held near Sagadawa, the celebration of Sakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana.

  • Tara retreat – held for one or two days on weekends, one or more times a year.

  • Day of Mindfulness in Spring and Fall 

  • Other pujas are held on special days such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Birthday, Wheel-turning day, Buddha's Descent from Tushita, and the Anniversary of Je Tsong Khapa’s Parinirvana (Ganden Ngam Cho).

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