How do you say Gyalwa Gyatso in English?

Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center

We have a very auspicious name, given to us by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Ocean of Compassion is a loose translation of our center’s Tibetan name. Gyalwa Gyatso is the Tibetan name of the esoteric form of the Buddha of Compassion, (Tib. Chenrezig; Skt. Avalokiteshvara). Gyalwa means Victorious One and Gyatso means Ocean. Continue reading

Get Good Printer Ink – Here – and Support Good Health – in Bodh Gaya

Basic Health Care in Bodh Gaya, India

Volunteer dressing a wound

Your printer ink can now save lives.

Our center has partnered with Planet Green, an ink cartridge re-manufacturer to fundraise. Planet Green donates 15% of the total amount of ink cartridges purchased though our account to our cause. In the next six months, all amounts fundraised through Planet Green will be sent to the Shakyamuni Buddha Community Health Project (SBCHP). Continue reading

Fall 2012 Newsletter Available Now

Get the Fall 2012 Newsletter here, or pick up a copy at the center. See announcements about two visiting geshés who will be teaching at our center this Fall. Plus, a stop-press announcement about Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Vajrapani Institute at the end of September. The back page shows the Fall schedule at a glance, including three classes being taught by Resident Teacher, Emily Hsu.

Holy Relics Visit our Center: Saturday May 12, 2012

What: Some of the relics from the Maitreya Heart Shrine Relic Tour will visit our center for an afternoon session of practice and sharing.
When: 3pm to 5pm, Saturday, May 12, 2012
Why: because these relics are a rare and special blessing in the world
Who: All are invited to join this afternoon of blessings.

Details about donations, volunteering and the afternoon’s program are below.

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Winter Highlights – 2011-2012

“What is a Real Holiday?” – an open talk by Ven. Drimay, Tues. Dec.13, 7pm

Daytime Program Introductory Program, with Ven. Drimay, Dec. 13 &  Jan. 10, 10:30am

“The Bodhisattva’s Jewel Garland” with Geshe Dakpa, Sat. Dec. 17, 3-5pm

Lama Tsongkhapa Day celebration, Tues. Dec. 20, 2011 [Tib. 25], 7pm

Holiday break: The center is closed from Dec. 22, 2011 to Jan. 2, 2012 – Happy New Year

Special Guest Speaker, Ven. Sangye Khadro on “How to Meditate”, Tues. Jan. 3rd, 7pm

New Yoga classes start in January – on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings

“Origins and Overview of Our Tradition” with Ven. Drimay,  Jan. 10 ~ 31, Tuesdays at 7pm

Special Insight 4: Wisdom of Emptiness with Emily Hsu, Jan. 12–Mar. 15, Thursdays at 7pm

“How Can We Create a Compassionate Culture” with Pam Cayton, Tues. Feb. 7th, 7pm