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Sundays, 1:00-4:00pm The FOUNDATION PROGRAM with Resident Teacher Amy Peng
The FOUNDATION PROGRAM Sundays, 1:00-4:00 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.…
Sat. Nov. 17, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Intro to Buddhist Meditation
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation with Resident Teacher Amy Peng Sat. Nov. 17, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. In this half-day course, you will learn meditation and the Buddhist approach to training the mind. Applying these methods in your everyday life will lead to happiness and a sense of purpose and…
Sundays 10 -11:15am LEARNING TO BE HAPPY with Resident Teacher Amy Peng
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. In this engaging series, we will learn step-by-step meditations and ways of thinking that uplift the mind and discover the methods through which we…
Thursday Evenings 7-8:30pm Starting Nov 29: Understanding the Mind
Understanding the Mind: Key to Peace and Happiness A New Series With Resident Teacher Amy Peng Thursdays, 7-8:30pm A new series based on Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s extraordinary book, How to Understand the Mind. What is the mind? How does it work to cognize objects? Where do negative minds come from?…
Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays 12:00-12:30 Lunchtime Meditation
Lunchtime Meditation – Palm Springs Tuesdays, 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 difficulties of…
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…
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.
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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.