Our Services

At Karuna Buddhist Center, we are dedicated to offering a wide range of services that support your spiritual and personal growth. Whether you’re seeking prayers and blessings, guidance on your spiritual path, or major life ceremonies such as weddings or last rites, we are here to assist you on your journey. Through our Meditate Anywhere program, we also offer secular meditation and mindfulness programs for organizations. Below is an overview of the services we offer. If you are interested or want more information, email us at info@karunabuddhistcenter.org or text us at 734-749-8442.

Prayer Requests

We believe in the power of prayer and intention. If you are facing a difficult time, seeking blessings, or simply want to dedicate merit for the well-being of others, we invite you to submit a prayer request. Our resident monks and teachers will offer prayers for the specific intentions you share, invoking compassion, healing, and peace.

How to Submit a Prayer Request:

  • Include the name(s) of those for whom the prayers are intended, along with any specific wishes or intentions.
  • Make an optional financial offering.
  • We will offer prayers during our community ceremonies, dedicating merit to those in need.

Life Ceremonies

Our Spiritual Director Khenpo Tshering Chophel, a highly experienced Buddhist monk, is available to perform weddings, commitment ceremonies, end of life and after death services, house blessings, pet blessings, and other life ceremonies. Please email our secretary at williamsoergel@gmail.com and tell us what you are looking for.

Personalized Guidance and Spiritual Counseling

For those seeking more personalized support on their spiritual path, we offer one-on-one spiritual counseling with Khenpo Chophel. These sessions are an opportunity to explore any challenges, questions, or aspirations you have on your journey and receive tailored guidance on how to deepen your practice and cultivate greater peace and clarity.

What to Expect in a Session:

  • Personalized Teachings: Receive advice based on your current practice and personal needs.
  • Spiritual Insight: Discuss your challenges and receive guidance rooted in Buddhist wisdom.

Secular Meditate Anywhere Program (for Organizations)

Empower your team with the transformative tools of mindfulness, taught by a Buddhist monk with over 20 years of experience. We offer two-hour secular workshops specially tailored for schools, workplaces, and healthcare providers, teaching practical strategies to integrate mindfulness into daily routines and create a calm, focused, and resilient environment.

In our workshops, participants will:

  • Learn to apply mindfulness in everyday activities for enhanced focus and clarity.
  • Explore meditation styles tailored to individual and group needs.
  • Gain tools to reduce stress, build emotional resilience, and enhance overall well-being.
  • Receive a custom meditation plan, crafted to fit their specific lifestyles, challenges, and goals for long-term success.

Drawing from the rich insights of both secular and Buddhist traditions, these workshops provide universally accessible, secular techniques to bring mindfulness into even the busiest moments. Whether supporting students, educators, healthcare professionals, or corporate teams, this program empowers participants to work together and live with greater awareness and balance.

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