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Buddha’s Enlightenment Day – Fasting and Purification Retreat (Nyungne)
Buddha’s Enlightenment Day – Fasting and Purification Retreat (Nyungne) April 14th-15th Buddha’s Enlightenment Day (April 15th) is marked by special purification and fasting retreats in Kadampa Buddhist Centers worldwide. This practice is done in conjunction with prayers to the Buddha of Compassion — Eleven-faced Avalokitishvara. It is very powerful for…
New Thursday Evening Class — Overcoming Stress and Anxiety
Overcoming Stress and Anxiety with Resident Teacher Amy Peng Thursdays, 7pm – 8:30pm April 4, 11, 18, 25 Buddha taught that all our unhappiness, stress and anxiety comes from our mind. More specifically it comes from our unrealistic expectations and our exaggerated views of our self, people around us and…
Life of Buddha — Movie and Pizza
Life of Buddha – Movie and Pizza Saturday, April 13 10am – 1pm, Pizza Party at 1pm REGISTER Come watch a special video on the Life of Buddha and enjoy the company of others with a vegetarian pizza! In celebration of Buddha’s Enlightenment Day on April 15, Dharmachakra KBC will…
Basic Buddhism: Karma 101
Friday Night Lecture – Basic Buddhism: Karma 101 Have you ever wondered what Buddhism is all about? What are its basic principles? How can it benefit me and others? Join Resident Teacher Amy Peng as she explains the basics of Buddhism and the law of cause and effect (karma). Everyone…
Refuge Retreat: Finding Inner Protection
Refuge Retreat: Finding Inner Protection Saturday – Tuesday, April 20 – 23 Stop Being Your Own Enemy, Start Being Your Own Protector! This retreat starts with an introductory talk on Saturday, April 20th 8am-10:30am with Resident Teacher Amy Peng. Our mind has tremendous power to either help or harm us.…
Mondays 10 a.m.- Noon ~ Heart Jewel Class with Resident Teacher Amy Peng
Heart Jewel Class The Essential Practices of Kadampa Buddhism Mondays 10 a.m.- noon with Resident Teacher Amy Peng Kadampa Buddhism is a special presentation of Mahayana Buddhism that makes the path to enlightenment accessible to people of the modern world. The practice of Heart Jewel is at the heart of…
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.