2026 Losar Celebration

2026-01-19T17:13:52-05:00

Feb 21, 12pm-2pm
Join us for a joyful afternoon welcoming the Tibetan New Year, shared with Buddhist community leaders, sangha members, friends, and the wider public.

3-Day Intensive Vipassana Retreat

2025-12-13T15:58:58-05:00

Jan 23-25th at Triple Crane Retreat Center
This three-day intensive Vipassanā retreat offers a rare chance to pause the momentum of everyday life and turn fully toward mindful, clear seeing. Held in noble silence, the retreat will guide participants through a rhythm of seated and walking meditation designed to deepen concentration and insight.

Ngöndro Group 🎥

2025-12-10T21:05:59-05:00

Second Tuesdays at 7:00pm on Zoom

This new social group is dedicated to supporting practitioners of the Vajrayana preliminaries, known as ngöndro in Tibetan. Join us for a brand new group where you can share your insight, ask questions about your practice, and deepen your understanding of the Vajrayana path.

This is not a class, but a dedicated gathering strengthening their connection to the path.

Qi Gong and Dharma Teaching

2025-09-25T12:20:11-04:00

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.

Dharma Fest

2025-08-24T15:49:21-04:00

Aug 16th, 6pm
We warmly invite you to our inaugural Dharma Fest, an open gathering for all Buddhist centers and practitioners across Southeast Michigan. Whether you’re a longtime practitioner or simply curious about the Dharma, this event is a joyful opportunity to come together, connect across traditions, and welcome newcomers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Summer 2025 Retreat

2025-07-24T17:06:03-04:00

July 18-20, Triple Crane Monastery

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.

Saga Dawa Düchen (Vesak) Ceremony

2025-06-12T13:56:02-04:00

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.

Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop

2025-07-02T17:18:46-04:00

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.

Monthly Prayers & Feast Offering

2024-12-23T17:00:11-05:00

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.

Spring Meditation Retreat

2025-05-07T13:04:15-04:00

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.

Meditation on Compassion 🎥

2024-12-23T16:32:16-05:00

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!

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