Featured Programs

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The Foundation: Exploring the Power of Posture

May 30th 12pm-3pm
When the body is balanced, the mind naturally follows. In this first workshop of the year, we return to the basics of physical presence. We will explore how subtle adjustments in your seat can transform a struggle with restlessness into a sense of stable, open awareness.

yeshe soergel2026-03-16T19:24:46-04:00

April 2026 Insight & Compassion Retreat

Featured

April 24–26, 2026

at Triple Crane Retreat Center
7665 Werkner Rd., Chelsea, MI

In a time of uncertainty and constant noise, many people are longing for clarity, compassion, and inner peace. This retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from daily pressures and reconnect with the calm and wisdom within by cultivating mindfulness, concentration, and insight.

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Dharma Talks by Khenpo Chophel 🎥

Featured

1st & 3rd Saturdays, 12:00-1:00pm

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. Currently, we are reading Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation together.

jackhuynh2025-09-25T12:20:11-04:00

Qi Gong and Dharma Teaching

Featured

1st and 3rd Sunday, 10:00am-12:00

at Triple Crane Retreat Center
7665 Werkner Rd., Chelsea, MI

Experience a one-of-a-kind Qi Gong and Beginning Buddhism class taught by Master Zhong Hai of Triple Crane and our Khenpo Tshering Chophel. This opportunity fuses two meditation traditions with a basis in the fundamentals of Buddhism.

Regular Programs

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Meditation on Compassion 🎥

Every Saturday, 10:30-11:30 am

Developing compassion is the current focus of our weekly open meditations. In combination teaching/practice sessions, Khenpo Chophel is teaching Lojong, or mind training—techniques which aim to open our hearts and nurture genuine care for all beings, including ourselves!

yeshe soergel2026-03-16T14:21:19-04:00

Monthly Prayers & Feast Offering

Last Friday of the Month, 3:30-4:30pm

Join us on the last Friday of each month at 3:30pm as we worship and provide a feast offering to all! During our prayers, we meditate on the enlightened qualities we need in our lives and strive to take on those qualities for the benefit of all beings.

jackhuynh2025-07-02T17:18:46-04:00

Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop

Secular

Second Saturday of the month, 12:00-1:00pm

This experiential workshop led by Lama Nancy Burks focuses on increasing our awareness of our own unhealthy patterns of relating to ourselves.

yeshe soergel2026-04-15T12:24:49-04:00

Ngöndro Group 🎥

Second Tuesdays at 7:00pm on Zoom

This participant-led group is dedicated to supporting practitioners of the Vajrayana preliminaries, known as ngöndro in Tibetan. If you are doing ngöndro or planning to start it soon, this group will give you the opportunity to share experiences, ask questions about your practice, and deepen your understanding of the Vajrayana path.

Calendar

Below you can find our calendar of upcoming events. We broadcast all our teachings and meditation instructions on Zoom. 🎥

Please note: we do not offer Zoom for certain events like our sadhana chanting practices or group discussion.

	April 2026
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
		1	2	3 Office Hours (11am-5pm) Office Hours (11am-5pm) April 3, 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! See more details Morning Puja: 11:00am Morning Puja: 11:00am April 3, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm This morning puja alternates weekly between Amitabha and Green Tara pujas. See more details Mahakala Puja: 3:30pm Mahakala Puja: 3:30pm April 3, 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. See more details • • •	4 Morning Meditation: 10:30am 🎥 Morning Meditation: 10:30am 🎥 April 4, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Morning meditation includes Khenpo Chophel's instruction on calm-abiding, compassion and tonglen (sending and taking), insight, and mindfulness meditation. See more details Dharma Reading: Noon Dharma Reading: Noon April 4, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Twice a month Khenpo Chophel leads a group discussion on a wide range of topics where our Buddhist tradition addresses problems we face in our daily lives. See more details • •	5 Qi Gong and Beginning Buddhism Qi Gong and Beginning Buddhism April 5, 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. See more details •
6	7	8	9	10 Office Hours (11am-5pm) Office Hours (11am-5pm) April 10, 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! See more details Morning Puja: 11:00am Morning Puja: 11:00am April 10, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm This morning puja alternates weekly between Amitabha and Green Tara pujas. See more details Mahakala Puja: 3:30pm Mahakala Puja: 3:30pm April 10, 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. See more details • • •	11 Morning Meditation: 10:30am 🎥 Morning Meditation: 10:30am 🎥 April 11, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Morning meditation includes Khenpo Chophel's instruction on calm-abiding, compassion and tonglen (sending and taking), insight, and mindfulness meditation. See more details Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop April 11, 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. See more details • •	12
13	14 Ngöndro Group 🎥 Ngöndro Group 🎥 April 14, 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. See more details •	15	16	17 Office Hours (11am-5pm) Office Hours (11am-5pm) April 17, 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! See more details Morning Puja: 11:00am Morning Puja: 11:00am April 17, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm This morning puja alternates weekly between Amitabha and Green Tara pujas. See more details Mahakala Puja: 3:30pm Mahakala Puja: 3:30pm April 17, 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. See more details • • •	18 Morning Meditation: 10:30am 🎥 Morning Meditation: 10:30am 🎥 April 18, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Morning meditation includes Khenpo Chophel's instruction on calm-abiding, compassion and tonglen (sending and taking), insight, and mindfulness meditation. See more details Dharma Reading: Noon Dharma Reading: Noon April 18, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Twice a month Khenpo Chophel leads a group discussion on a wide range of topics where our Buddhist tradition addresses problems we face in our daily lives. See more details • •	19 Qi Gong and Beginning Buddhism Qi Gong and Beginning Buddhism April 19, 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. See more details •
20	21	22	23	24 Spring Retreat: Finding Insight and Peace Within Spring Retreat: Finding Insight and Peace Within April 24, 2026 - April 26, 2026 7665 Werkner Rd., Chelsea, MI 48118 In a time of uncertainty and constant noise, many people are longing for clarity, compassion, and inner peace. This retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from daily pressures and reconnect with the calm and wisdom within by cultivating mindfulness, concentration, and insight. Join us for our Spring 2026 retreat at Triple Crane Retreat Center! Register online here at our website. See more details Monthly Feast Offering: 11:00am Monthly Feast Offering: 11:00am April 24, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us on the last Friday of the month 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. See more details • •	25 Spring Retreat: Finding Insight and Peace Within Spring Retreat: Finding Insight and Peace Within April 24, 2026 - April 26, 2026 7665 Werkner Rd., Chelsea, MI 48118 In a time of uncertainty and constant noise, many people are longing for clarity, compassion, and inner peace. This retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from daily pressures and reconnect with the calm and wisdom within by cultivating mindfulness, concentration, and insight. Join us for our Spring 2026 retreat at Triple Crane Retreat Center! Register online here at our website. See more details Center Closed due to Spring Retreat Center Closed due to Spring Retreat April 25, 2026 10:30 am - 1:00 pm See more details • •	26 Spring Retreat: Finding Insight and Peace Within Spring Retreat: Finding Insight and Peace Within April 24, 2026 - April 26, 2026 7665 Werkner Rd., Chelsea, MI 48118 In a time of uncertainty and constant noise, many people are longing for clarity, compassion, and inner peace. This retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from daily pressures and reconnect with the calm and wisdom within by cultivating mindfulness, concentration, and insight. Join us for our Spring 2026 retreat at Triple Crane Retreat Center! Register online here at our website. See more details •
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