In the auspicious period of Monlam Losar, OCBC is raising funds to prepare for the arrival of our new resident teacher, Geshe Legtsok, in June 2025.

Geshe Legtsok is an American monk who has been training in India for the equivalent of a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy, and is passionate about deepening the community’s understanding of both Buddhist and secular teachings. His arrival promises to be a transformative experience.

Our 2025 fundraising goal is $25,000.

The Fifteen Days of Miracles—from the first day of the Tibetan new year, Losar, (this year on February 28^th) until Chotrul Duchen (this year on March 14^th)—commemorate the special time when Guru Shakyamuni Buddha showed miraculous powers in order to subdue six tirthikas, or non-Buddhist teachers, who lacked faith in him, and to inspire more faith in his followers. It culminates on the full moon, the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar.

All fifteen days are merit multiplying days, when the merit of virtuous actions performed on each of these days is multiplied by 100 million, according to the vinaya text Treasure of Quotations and Logic.

All donations — large or small — will be gratefully accepted and will support us in our goal of having a classically trained Western monastic guide our community in authentic Buddhist and secular teachings.

You may donate online through PayPal or credit card, or by cash or check.

Thank you for helping us share the authentic teachings of the Buddha, and universal education for wisdom and compassion for the greater Bay Area community.

Ocean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center is a tax-exempt religious non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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