Special Events
Dekeling Annual Meeting
We’re meeting in person and on Zoom at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple for our annual sangha-wide community meeting. Long-time members and brand new folks equally welcome. Even if you’ve never been to one before, please come!
Set Your Intentions for the New Year: A Book Club with Lama Lekshe
Live this new year with purpose. Join Lama Lekshe for a 5-session pop-up book club, centered around “The Vow Powered Life” by Chozen Bays, Roshi.
The Student-Teacher Relationship in Tibetan Buddhism
The student-teacher relationship is a sacred engagement between an aspiring dharma practitioner and a teacher.
How to Practice Over the Holidays: A Two-Part Class with George
Join this two-part class to learn grounding techniques, reduce stress, stay centered, and navigate holiday challenges with ease.
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
Lama Lekshe’s calendar is full through end of August, but George has openings.
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.