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| May Events: Lama Karma’s Guided Practice & Chenrezig Teachings |
| Dear Dharma Friends, We’re excited to share our events for May at KTC SoCal! This month, we’ll have Lama Karma’s Guided Meditation Practice, and continue with the following: • Chenrezig Practice the following week• Lama Adam Berner’s teachings on “On the Wings of Wisdom and Compassion” • Lama Kathy Wesley’s ongoing book study of Mingyur Rinpoche’s “Joyful Wisdom” • Mindfulness Meditation classes on the first and third Saturdays of the month • Charles Dawes – Talk on seeing Mingyur Rinpoche at KTD We look forward to another month of practice, reflection, and deepening our understanding together. Yours in Dharma, KTC SoCal |
- May 1 | Lama Karma Guided Practice
- May 3 | Mindfulness Mediation
- May 8 | Lama Adam – On the Wings of Wisdom and Compassion
- May 15 | Lama Kathy – Joyful Wisdom Book Study
- May 17 | Mindfulness Mediation
- May 22 | Charles Dawes Talk
- May 29 | Chenrezig Practice
| May 1 Guided Practice |
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| Lama Karma Drodhul’s guidance carries a profound wisdom that touches the heart and calms the mind. This guided meditation will delve into inner stillness, cultivating mindfulness and self-awareness. Lama Karma will lead a reflective session, offering insights and answering questions. No matter your experience level, everyone is welcome to participate in this transformative gathering. Whether you are a longtime practitioner or new to meditation, we encourage you to embrace this opportunity to deepen your practice and connect with our compassionate community. |
| May 3 & May 17 Mindfulness Meditation Classes |
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| Join Dr. Charles Dawes, senior meditation practitioner and KTC SoCal Board member, first and third Saturdays in Desert Hot Springs for instruction on practicing mindfulness meditation. Classes are held at 11 am, Hidden Springs Country Club, Community Center Clubhouse, 14912 Yerxa Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Classes are free, open to all, reservations not required. |
| May 8 Lama Adam – On the Wings of Wisdom and Compassion |
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| Most of us begin meditation by learning to let go. Through practices such as calm-abiding meditation, we notice thoughts and concepts and then repeatedly train to let them go. This is a partial path to the rich experience of awakening, though, as our daily lives continually demonstrate that, in fact, there are plenty of things we do need to pick up. Discerning what is to be adopted and how to do so is, in many ways, the territory of Lojong, or “mind training”, which is best known for its hallmark practice of taking and sending (tong-len) and its list of 59 pithy slogans. This series of interactive discussions will explore the Lojong teachings found in Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche’s Great Path of Awakening, as expanded on by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in his book Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness. With guided practice and lively discussion, we’ll extend our understanding of the relationship between compassion and non-conceptuality, and why they are considered to be like the two wings of a bird; both necessary for us to take flight. |
| May 15 Lama Kathy Wesley – Joyful Wisdom Book Study |
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| Lama Kathy Wesley will teach Joyful Wisdom, which addresses the timeless anxiety problem in our everyday lives. “From the 2,500-year-old perspective of Buddhism,” Rinpoche writes, “every chapter in human history could be described as an ‘age of anxiety.’ The anxiety we feel now has been part of the human condition for centuries.” So what do we do? Escape or succumb? Both routes inevitably lead to more complications and problems in our lives. “Buddhism,” he says, “offers a third option. We can look directly at the disturbing emotions and other problems we experience as stepping stones to freedom. Instead of rejecting or surrendering to them, we can befriend them, working through them to reach an enduring authentic experience of our inherent Wisdom, confidence, clarity, and joy.” |
| May 22 Charles Dawes – Talk on Mingyur Rinpoche at KTD |
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| Join us for a special talk with Charles Dawes, who will share his reflections on the Introduction to Mahamudra teaching event with H.E. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra. Charles will offer insights from this profound two-day teaching on Mahamudra meditation, which he attended in April 2025. |
| May 29 Chenrezig Practice |
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| Chenrezig‘s practice is a profound meditation that cultivates compassion and lovingkindness. It is open to all and will be in English and Tibetan. We encourage everyone to participate and experience its transformative effects. Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara, embodies compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. Through this practice, we tap into the limitless wellspring of compassion and extend it to all sentient beings. It is a beautiful opportunity to nurture our hearts, deepen our connection with others, and bring positive change into the world. Regardless of your experience or familiarity with the practice, we welcome you to join us. |
| ZOOM starts at 6:15 PM PST with a 15-minute silent meditation; regular teaching begins at 6:30. Please be mindful when entering at that time. We encourage you to keep your video on as much as you’re comfortable. Seeing each other’s faces helps create a sense of presence and connection in the space we’re sharing today. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81574392660 Phone +1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 815 7439 2660 Ask questions via chat and keep them concise and to the point. If you have more in-depth questions, we can arrange an interview with the teacher. |
Inspirational Quote:
Since everything is but an apparition,
Perfect in being what it is,
Having nothing to do with good or bad,
Acceptance or rejection
You might as well burst out laughing!
LONGCHENPA
Teaching Link:
What Would the Buddha Teach Today? with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche