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Thursdays 7-8:30pm ~ Recognizing Our Buddha Nature ~ Starting Thursday, 7/5
All of us have a pure Buddha nature at our heart. Buddha’s teachings show us how we can reveal our pure potential so we can be happier, have peaceful minds and lead a meaningful life. This class, based on the teachings of Venerable Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, offers practical instructions on…
Saturday Workshops ~ 10 am
Join us to explore Buddhist teachings and how to integrate them into modern life. Our workshops are suitable for everyone, regardless of whether you are new to meditation, or have been practicing for a while. May 26th Kind Heart Meditations 10am – 11am These simple guided meditations with help us…
Friday Night Lectures 6:30-8pm
Start your weekend off right. Once a month we will have a Friday night lecture suitable for everyone. With teachings on practical Buddhist philosophy and guided meditations, these lectures provide a welcome break from our busy lives, and leave us feeling refreshed and energized. June 29th No class tonight July…
Fridays, 10-11:00am ~ Avalokiteshvara Prayers for World Peace
Avalokiteshvara Prayers for World Peace Fridays 10:00-11:00am Avalokiteshvara is an enlightened being who is a manifestation of all Buddhas’ compassion. Making prayers to him for a peaceful mind is a powerful way to bring peace to ourselves, others and all to living beings. Each prayer session includes a short…
Sundays 10-11:15 am
The Practice of the Six Perfections Sundays, 10-11:15am with Kadampa Teacher Mike Racadio The practices of engaging in giving, moral discipline, patience, effort, mental stabilization and wisdom are very virtuous and a source of great merit. However, when these actions are motivated by the precious mind of bodhichitta they become…
Meet the Buddhas ~ Thursdays through June 28 ~ 7- 8:30pm
What do the Buddhas look like? What are their mantras and what virtues do they represent? Get the answers to these and other questions about the Buddhas – deepen your practice and understanding as you grow toward the goal of Enlightenment! with Allen Howe Thursdays 7 – 8:30pm 3/29 Refuge…
Dedication & Mission
Our goal is to help people experience personal peace and a sense of meaning in their lives–and to help society develop greater tolerance and acceptance.
Classes
Our weekly classes are enjoyable, easy to understand, and designed to help you react more positively to life’s challenges.
About the Center
The Dharmachakra Buddhist Center exists to bring happiness and peace of mind to everyone–particularly to the people of the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas.