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 Even
without reference to any religion, you can see in the ordinary
world that some individuals are respected as being kind and honest.
Others are seen as being cruel, dishonest persons. The difference
is their state of mind. So we ask ourselves what is the difference
and try to cultivate the attitude of the person who is known to
be kind, honest and superior and avoid the state of mind of the
inferior person. Different religions have their own way of attaining
this kind, honest state of mind. It is good in whatever way to
make efforts to cultivate that state in oneself. In Buddhism,
it is the particular responsibility of the teacher to help disciples
cultivate this state of mind.
—Geshe Ngawang Dakpa, Resident Teacher
Tse Chen Ling offers a full program of education, meditation,
practice and community activities to benefit the general public,
students, members and practitioners. Our program provides a well-respected
approach to inquiry, analysis and practice of the Buddha's teachings
as afforded within the tradition of Lama Tsong Khapa. An important
element of our program is to use Buddha's wisdom to help within
the context of our daily lives here in the West. In addition,
the activities of the Center provide an opportunity for practitioners
of Buddhism to engender a community to support their practice,
and to further their understanding along the path. An overview
of the programs we offer follows.
Basic Buddhist Studies
Program—an advanced-level study program for students
interested in a fully integrated study program, including foundation
teachings, sutra and four classics of the Indian Mahayana tradition,
along with ancillary Tibetan treatises.
Discovering
Buddhism—a curriculum designed for new and continuing
students providing a basic grounding in the Buddhist path of Lama
Tsong Khapa's tradition.
Lectures and
Events—events for the general public with timely
topics furthering the understanding of how Buddhist principles
can help in our daily lives.
Meditation
Program—ongoing analytical, visualization and concentration
meditation to further our understanding and practice of meditation;
helpful to both beginning and ongoing students.
Practice Program—ongoing
service, prayers, practices and rituals that support students
in their ongoing practice of Tibetan Buddhism. In addition, we
offer study and practice groups that encompass talks, discussion
and practice allowing new and continuing students to come together,
exchange and practice as a group.
Family Program—fosters
a spiritually supportive environment for children and parents. Community—events
and programs to nurture a sense of community of Buddhist practitioners
(these events are described in our Community Section).
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