KTC SoCal

Mindfulness Meditation
2026-01-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
Mindfulness Meditation Classes
In-person 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Desert Hot Springs

Join Dr. Charles Dawes, senior meditation practitioner, and KTC SoCal Board member, on the first and third Saturdays in Desert Hot Springs for instruction on practicing mindfulness meditation. Classes are held at 11 am at Hidden Springs Country Club, Community Center Clubhouse, 14912 Yerxa Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Classes are free and open to all; reservations are not required.

Lama Jinpa - The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Toward the Dharma
2026-01-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-12 18:30 - 19:30
In this series, Lama Jinpa will guide us through contemplations traditionally used to deepen one’s motivation for practice:
– the Precious Human Birth
– Impermanence
– Karma: Cause and Result
– and the Sufferings of Samsara
These reflections are not just foundational teachings, they are powerful reminders of why we practice and how we orient ourselves on the path.
Lama Jinpa is a longtime student of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche and a graduate of the 5th Karme Ling Three-Year Retreat. He has since offered support to KTD, various KTCs in North Carolina, and the community of the 9th Traleg Rinpoche at E-Vam.
Everyone is warmly welcome, whether you are just beginning with meditation or have been practicing for years.

Lama Kathy Wesley - Getting Familiar with Your Mind
2026-01-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-19 18:30 - 19:30
Lots of people are meditating these days, which is wonderful, since the practice can help reduce anxiety and promote positive change in our minds and lives. And getting tips and pointers can help us work through the rough spots and deepen our understanding of ourselves.
Using Thrangu Rinpoche’s short book, “A Guide to Shamatha and Vipashyana Meditation,” Lama Kathy will offer tips and sit with us to encourage us to get familiar with ourselves and create space for positive inner change.

Thursday Mindfulness Meditation
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00
Join us tonight at 6:30 PM PST for our new monthly Mindfulness Meditation Session on Zoom, led by Darby Burmayer-Wright. We will begin with a brief welcome and simple instructions, followed by Refuge prayers, a period of silent meditation, and an optional group discussion.
Everyone is warmly welcome, whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner.

Lama Karma - Chenrezig Practice
2026-01-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:30
Join us with Lama Karma as he guides us in Chenrezig Practice, a profound meditation cultivating compassion and lovingkindness.
Chenrezig, known as Avalokiteshvara, embodies compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. Through this practice, we tap into the limitless wellspring of compassion, extending it to all sentient beings. It’s a beautiful opportunity to nurture our hearts, deepen our connection with others, and foster positive change in the world.
Whether you’re new to this practice or have practiced it before, everyone is welcome to participate.
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