Tse Chen Ling Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies is a Dharma Center dedicated to cultivating compassion and wisdom. Inspired by His Holiness the Dalai Lama & Lama Zopa Rinpoche, we provide teachings and practices in the Gelug lineage of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Please check the website before attending in-person programs for any possible change of schedule.
Current Programs
Tuesday Evening Meditation
Guided Meditations for Creating a Happier Life
with Ven. Katy Cole
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm PT
Via Zoom only
Registration required
Guided Meditations for Creating a Happier Life
with Ven. Katy Cole
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm PT
Via Zoom only
Registration required
Mind Training Teachings
with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok
Wednesdays, July 8 - October 14, 2026
(July 8, 15, 22 and 29)
6:30pm - 8:00pm PT
Via Zoom
Registration required
with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok
Wednesdays, July 8 - October 14, 2026
(July 8, 15, 22 and 29)
6:30pm - 8:00pm PT
Via Zoom
Registration required
Green Tara Gathering
TCL Community Led
Every third Sunday of month
July 19, 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm PT
In-person only
No registration required
TCL Community Led
Every third Sunday of month
July 19, 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm PT
In-person only
No registration required
Commentary on the 6th Chapter (Patience) of
A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
with Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Saturdays, July 11 and 25, August 8 and 22
10:00am - 11:30am/12:00pm PT
Via Zoom only
Registration required
A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
with Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Saturdays, July 11 and 25, August 8 and 22
10:00am - 11:30am/12:00pm PT
Via Zoom only
Registration required
The Tathagata Essence
with Ven. Sangye Khadro
Mondays, March 2 - August 17, 2026
(July 13, 20 and 27)
6:00pm - 8:00pm PT
(No class July 6)
Via Zoom only
Registration required
with Ven. Sangye Khadro
Mondays, March 2 - August 17, 2026
(July 13, 20 and 27)
6:00pm - 8:00pm PT
(No class July 6)
Via Zoom only
Registration required
Save the Date
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FPMT Discovering Buddhism
Mind and Its Potential with Ven. Lozang Yönten September - November, 2026 Thursday evenings Via Zoom only Registration required (Stay tuned for more details) |
Prayers & Practices
Please check the website before attending the pujas for any possible change of schedule.
Chökhor Düchen
Turning of the Wheel of Dharma and International Sangha Day
Turning of the Wheel of Dharma and International Sangha Day
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One of the four annual holy days of Shakyamuni Buddha. On these days the power of any meritorious action is multiplied by 100 million, as taught in the Vinaya text Treasure of Quotations and Logic.
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Friday, July 17, 2026
Before sunrise Taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts. Students can receive the lineage of these precepts from a specially produced video of Lama Zopa Rinpoche granting them, recorded in May 2020 at Kopan Monastery. 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
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Saturday, July 18, 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT NA Region-Wide Global Mani Retreat for Chökhor Düchen with Gen Don Handrick Via Zoom 
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TCL Mini Global Mani Retreat Session
TCL will be supporting the Global Mani Retreat with these short weekly sessions. Join us every Friday as we come together to create merit and generate a good heart, dedicating for all sentient beings. |
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FPMT North American Region
Community Prayers Global Mani Retreat Sessions Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:45am PT Via Zoom only |
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Tse Chen Ling Center is affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).
www.FPMT.org. We are committed to upholding the Ethical Policy of FPMT by providing a safe place for students to develop their study and practice of Buddhism.
www.FPMT.org. We are committed to upholding the Ethical Policy of FPMT by providing a safe place for students to develop their study and practice of Buddhism.
Other nearby FPMT Bay Area centers:
- Ocean of Compassion, Campbell
- Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel (Santa Cruz)
- Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek (Santa Cruz Mountains)