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Habits of Happy People (Intro Class) Thursdays 7 – 8:30 pm
Happiness is something that each one of us has the potential to experience, but often our habitual ways of thinking take us in the opposite direction. This engaging 4-weeks series will teach critical lessons about some of the habits of happy people that will enrich our life experience. We will…
Overcoming Stress and Anxiety * CLICK TO REGISTER *
Overcoming Stress and Anxiety Saturday, March 30 (10am – 1pm) $30 for workshop REGISTER HERE 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 the world. By…
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…
Sundays 10 -11:15am A MEANINGFUL LIFE THROUGH MEDITATION with Resident Teacher Amy Peng
SUNDAYS 10-11:15 AM In this series, we will learn how to develop a powerful daily meditation practice that gives us clarity, spiritual confidence, and direction. In particular we will be looking at “Lamrim” meditation. Lamrim, or the stages of the path to Enlightenment, is a structured series of heartfelt meditations…
Tuesdays – Wednesdays – Thursdays – Fridays 12:00-12:30 Lunchtime Meditation
Lunchtime Meditation – Palm Springs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12:00 to 12:30 pm ‘When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within. This feeling of contentment and well-being helps us to cope with the busyness and…
Sundays, 1:00-3:00pm The FOUNDATION PROGRAM with Resident Teacher Amy Peng
The FOUNDATION PROGRAM Sundays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. with Resident Teacher Amy Peng The New Heart of Wisdom by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche is an explanation of the Heart Sutra, probably Buddha’s best known discourse. It reveals an aspect of his teaching–the ultimate truth, emptiness–that is one of the most difficult to realize.…
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.