NEW OFFERINGS!
Buddhist Practitioners Program: A Year-Long Course with George
The Dekeling Buddhist Practitioners Program is a year-long course of classes and meditation instruction covering the stages of the path and establishing a consistent daily practice that integrates refuge and bodhicitta, shamatha, vipashyana, and the four immeasurables.
Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.
New Year’s Reading of Atisha’s Text,
‘A Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment’
On New Year’s Day, Lama Lekshe will read Atisha’s most famous work, and cordially invites you to join in.
Lojong: The 7th Point,
Living with Ease in a Crazy World
Our annual deep dive into Lojong – heart and mind training. Strengthen compassion for this crazy world, step-by-step.
Tsok:
Ritual Feast Practice – I
Hands-on practice of the Tibetan Ritual Feast Gathering at the Vicarage. Instruction videos and other resources.
Ongoing Events
Monday Meditation & Dialogue
Join the community for meditation and discussion. Bring your questions, doubts and curiosity. This is a great way to explore our community culture.
Mid-Week Meditation: Sanity Break
Sanity Sit is a casual drop-in sit. Stop everything, drop into mediation. Find connection and inspiration—and get back to your day refreshed.
Morning Shamatha and Qigong
Start your day with practice as a priority. Nourish body and mind in a group with gentle guidance from George and bring movement and stillness together as one.
Monthly Saturday Tonglen
Tonglen is a meditation ritual to deepen and stabilize compassion and wisdom. Join this free drop-in group to try it out. No previous experience is necessary.
Meet with a Teacher
Both teachers offer one-on-one meetings for individual practice guidance.
Full Calendar
Browse all the current practice and learning opportunities and see which are a match for your aspirations, your schedule and participation preferences.
Learning Resources
An ever-growing cache of resources to support your practice. Check in frequently. We add new things often.
Lama Michael Conklin
Lama Michael is Lekshe’s main American teacher. He was known for his kindness, humor and sparkling clarity and precision in teaching.