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Qi Gong and Dharma
Qi Gong and Dharma
February 1, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Triple Crane Retreat Center, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
Join us for this enriching experience to learn meditative techniques in motion (through Qi Gong) in Triple Crane's beautiful and calming environment! Master Winnie will get your blood flowing with a Qi Gong form that will enhance your physical and mental well-being. Next, Khenpo Chophel will lead participants into the foundation of Buddhism, starting with its essential meditation techniques and foundational principles.
After the program, take the time to explore the Triple Crane campus and its lovely surrounding parks.
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Office Hours (11am-5pm)
Office Hours (11am-5pm)
February 6, 2026
Karuna Buddhist Center, Upper Room, 423 S 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Khenpo will be available for in person interviews on Fridays 11:00am to 5:00pm. Please contact him or the secretary (williamsoergel@gmail.com) to schedule. All are welcome to attend!
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Morning Puja: 11:00am
Morning Puja: 11:00am
February 6, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
This morning puja alternates weekly between Amitabha and Green Tara pujas.
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Mahakala Puja: 3:30pm
Mahakala Puja: 3:30pm
February 6, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The purpose of these prayers to the protectors of our lineage is to reduce obstacles to our center as well as its members. If you aren't a Mahakala practitioner, you can do your own practice like ngöndro (Vajrayana preliminaries), mantra, or meditation during this time.
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Meditation Workshop: 10:30am 🎥
Meditation Workshop: 10:30am 🎥
February 7, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Morning meditation includes Khenpo Chophel's instruction on tonglen (sending and taking) meditation and experiential practice.
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Dharma Talk: Noon 🎥
Dharma Talk: Noon 🎥
February 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Twice a month Khenpo Chophel teaches or leads a group discussion on a wide range of topics where our Buddhist tradition addresses problems we face in our daily lives.
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Ngöndro Group 🎥
Ngöndro Group 🎥
February 10, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://karunabuddhistcenter.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=219fffd08bb284a166a99d4fe&id=c0d20b56f7&e=d1c4c93ac3
Join us the Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm on Zoom for a new social group for Ngöndro practitioners to meet one another, discuss our spiritual journeys, and share your insight. This is not a class—just a way to build community among Ngöndro practitioners to support one another.
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Office Hours (11am-5pm)
Office Hours (11am-5pm)
February 13, 2026
Karuna Buddhist Center, Upper Room, 423 S 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Khenpo will be available for in person interviews on Fridays 11:00am to 5:00pm. Please contact him or the secretary (williamsoergel@gmail.com) to schedule. All are welcome to attend!
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Morning Puja: 11:00am
Morning Puja: 11:00am
February 13, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
This morning puja alternates weekly between Amitabha and Green Tara pujas.
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Mahakala Puja: 3:30pm
Mahakala Puja: 3:30pm
February 13, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The purpose of these prayers to the protectors of our lineage is to reduce obstacles to our center as well as its members. If you aren't a Mahakala practitioner, you can do your own practice like ngöndro (Vajrayana preliminaries), mantra, or meditation during this time.
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Meditation Workshop: 10:30am 🎥
Meditation Workshop: 10:30am 🎥
February 14, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Morning meditation includes Khenpo Chophel's instruction on tonglen (sending and taking) meditation and experiential practice.
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Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop
Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop
February 14, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This experiential workshop led by Lama Nancy Burks focuses on increasing our awareness of our own unhealthy patterns of relating to ourselves. Research in recent years has shown that self-compassionate people tend to be happier and healthier, both mentally and physically. Through mindfulness exercises and supportive group discussion, we will work on developing new habits that we can carry into our daily lives.
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Qi Gong and Beginning Buddhism
Qi Gong and Beginning Buddhism
February 15, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Triple Crane Retreat Center, 7665 Werkner Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
Join us for this enriching experience to learn meditative techniques in motion (through Qi Gong) in Triple Crane's beautiful and calming environment! Master Winnie will get your blood flowing with a Qi Gong form that will enhance your physical and mental well-being. Next, Khenpo Chophel will lead participants into the foundation of Buddhism, starting with its essential meditation techniques and foundational principles.
After the program, take the time to explore the Triple Crane campus and its lovely surrounding parks.
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Losar Ceremony
Losar Ceremony
February 20, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Everyone is invited to attend our Lunar New Year ceremony led by our spiritual director, Khenpo Tshering Chophel.
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Losar Celebration
Losar Celebration
February 21, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
https://karunabuddhistcenter.org/programs/2026-losar-celebration/?portfolioCats=38
Join us for a joyful afternoon welcoming the Tibetan New Year, shared with Buddhist community leaders, sangha members, friends, and the wider public. The event will be hosted in the Youth room, across our sangha center on the upper floor of the church.
RSVP Requested, click here to RSVP
Enjoy an atmosphere of connection, culture, and celebration with:
- Nourishing potluck food and tea
- Music and community games
- New Year fortune telling
- Gorshey dancing & guided dance lesson
All are welcome—come celebrate renewal, good fortune, and togetherness as we step into the New Year. If you would like to bring food to the potluck, please refer to this sign up sheet.
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Office Hours (11am-5pm)
Office Hours (11am-5pm)
February 27, 2026
Karuna Buddhist Center, Upper Room, 423 S 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
Khenpo will be available for in person interviews on Fridays 11:00am to 5:00pm. Please contact him or the secretary (williamsoergel@gmail.com) to schedule. All are welcome to attend!
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Morning Puja: 11:00am
Morning Puja: 11:00am
February 27, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
This morning puja alternates weekly between Amitabha and Green Tara pujas.
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Mahakala Puja: 3:30pm
Mahakala Puja: 3:30pm
February 27, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The purpose of these prayers to the protectors of our lineage is to reduce obstacles to our center as well as its members. If you aren't a Mahakala practitioner, you can do your own practice like ngöndro (Vajrayana preliminaries), mantra, or meditation during this time.
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Meditation Workshop: 10:30am 🎥
Meditation Workshop: 10:30am 🎥
February 28, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Morning meditation includes Khenpo Chophel's instruction on tonglen (sending and taking) meditation and experiential practice.
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Monthly Feast Offering: Buddha Amitabha
Monthly Feast Offering: Buddha Amitabha
February 28, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us on the fourth Saturday as we worship and provide a feast offering to all our students and members! At a feast offering, or tsok, we meditate on enlightened qualities we need in our lives, give food offerings to them, and take on those qualities for the benefit of all beings. Our center offers a worship rotation that we announce in our newsletters.
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