In this unique weekend retreat, led by Buddhist teacher Khenpo Tsering Chophel, you’ll explore time-tested visualization practices and contemplative methods designed to cultivate deeper compassion—for yourself and for others.

Wednesday, June 11, at 7:00-8:30pm

Celebrate Saga Dawa Düchen with us at Ann Arbor Karma Thegsum Chöling (614 Miner St.) as we commemorate the Buddha's life and enlightenment! While at AAKTC, we will mark the beginning of our new collaboration with their center.

Prayers, February 28, 11:00am-noon
Open House, March 1, 11:00am-1:00pm
Come celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with us!

Second Saturday of the month, 12:00-1:00pm
Begins 3/15/25
This experiential workshop led by Lama Nancy Burks focuses on increasing our awareness of our own unhealthy patterns of relating to ourselves.

Last Saturday of the Month, 12:00-1:00pm

Join us on the last Saturday of each month at Noon 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.

April 18-20th at Triple Crane Retreat Center

Peace can only come from within, and this weekend will provide tools for maintaining your equilibrium and skillfully handling confusing emotions when the ocean of life tosses you off balance. This is a secular retreat taught by a Buddhist monk.

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!

All Buddhist practice is made up of 3 trainings: Listening, contemplating, and meditating. Usually we listen and read a lot, so we get no shortage of teachings. But we often skip the second stage—contemplation—and therefore don't progress beyond a certain level in our meditation. In this talk on November 2 at Noon, Khenpo Chophel will explain what contemplation is and how we can use it to fully understand the teachings we have received so that our meditation can reach a deeper level.

Saturday, May 24, Noon

Join our meditation experience in the fast-paced environment of downtown Ann Arbor, where we will learn to practice mindfulness in everyday situations. No registration required—come as you are, but bring comfy shoes!

Second Saturday of the month, 12:00-1:00pm
Ends 2/8/25

This experiential workshop led by Lama Nancy Burks focuses on understanding our own unhealthy patterns of self-criticism and learning practical techniques for lessening their negative impact. Based on The Self-Talk Workout by Rachel Turow, we’ll practice “taming our inner critic” in a supportive group situation.

On August 3 & 17, and September 7 & 21, 1:00-2:00pm, Khenpo Chophel will explain the Four Seals. These pithy concepts cover the major points of Buddhist Philosophy. There will be ample time for questions and discussion. Free, no registration required.

Fall Meditation Retreat on Oct 18th and 19th at Triple Crane Retreat Center in Chelsea MI.