NGONDRO: The 4 Special Foundations, Part III. Khenpo Chophel will continue his teaching on Ngondro with discussion of the 2nd Special Foundation, Vajrasattva Purification Practice. Suitable for those who have started Ngondro. Zoom info: Meeting ID 432 235 3275, passcode Karuna21, Phone: 312 626 6799, passcode 68957239.
Every month we assemble for a chanting practice with tsok (feast) offering, such as Guru Rinpoche, Green Tara or Guru Yoga. Texts and instructions are provided. Please bring an offering of vegetarian finger food if you wish.
NGONDRO: The 4 Special Foundations, Part IV. Khenpo Chophel will continue his teaching on Ngondro, moving on to the 3rd Special Foundation, Mandala Offering. Suitable for those who have started Ngondro. Zoom info: Meeting ID 432 235 3275, passcode Karuna21, Phone: 312 626 6799, passcode 68957239.
NGONDRO: The 4 Special Foundations, Part V. Khenpo Chophel will complete his teaching on Mandala Offering and move on to Guru Yoga, the 4th Special Foundation. Suitable for those who have started Ngondro. Zoom info: Meeting ID 432 235 3275, passcode Karuna21, Phone: 312 626 6799, passcode 68957239.
Every Saturday, 10:30-11:30 am, Khenpo Chophel leads us in meditation. Currently we are practicing the 9 stages of sitting meditation under his guidance. Sit on a cushion or in a chair, and stay afterward for tea and informal discussion if you wish, followed by our other Saturday programs at 12 noon. Newcomers are welcome, and no prior experience is required. Free; donation appreciated.
NGONDRO: The 4 Special Foundations. Khenpo Chophel continues his teachings on the 4 Special Foundations. Suitable for those who have started Ngondro.
Embrace the transition to a new chapter by joining us for a unique year-end ceremony dedicated to setting aspirations and welcoming blessings for the upcoming year. Enhance the spiritual significance of this occasion by bringing a cherished statue or other personal items to receive blessings from Khenpo Chophel. Aspiration Setting Ceremony: Participate in a meaningful ritual to set intentions and aspirations for the coming year, fostering a positive and purposeful outlook. Blessing Session with Khenpo: Bring a […]
Khenpo Chophel's current teaching provides a new slant on the Four Noble Truths. While this introductory series is accessible to newcomers, more advanced students will definitely learn something new. And no question is too basic to ask during the discussion period.
Join us as we sing and contemplate songs of the masters together. Buddhist teachings and spiritual experiences are often communicated through songs, such as those famously sung by the great Tibetan yogi, Milarepa. Following the teachings of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, we will sing in English, without judgment of "good" and "bad" as we try to move beyond an intellectual approach to the Dharma. As Khenpo Rinpoche sums up, "Know this life to be like a dream, […]
Mark your calendar! On Saturday, February 10, 2024, from noon-2pm, we are inviting everyone to join us in welcoming the Lunar New Year at the Karuna Buddhist Center. Our center, located at 423 S. 4th Ave. in downtown Ann Arbor, is a peaceful sanctuary amid the bustle of daily life. This Lunar New Year, we have much to celebrate: Our spiritual teacher, Ven. Khenpo Tshering Chophel, moved to Ann Arbor permanently in 2023 to serve as full-time […]
Lojong, or “Mind Training,” is a Buddhist system of powerful, sometimes paradoxical, methods through which we can transform anger, attachment and confusion into compassion, generosity and wisdom—the qualities of an enlightened mind. Centuries old, it is nonetheless easy to apply to the daily situations of our modern lives, and is highly suitable as a secular path for those interested in bringing greater meaning and happiness to their lives and relationships. The course will be taught twice a […]
Lojong, or “Mind Training,” is a Buddhist system of powerful, sometimes paradoxical, methods through which we can transform anger, attachment and confusion into compassion, generosity and wisdom—the qualities of an enlightened mind. Centuries old, it is nonetheless easy to apply to the daily situations of our modern lives, and is highly suitable as a secular path for those interested in bringing greater meaning and happiness to their lives and relationships. The course will be taught twice a […]