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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.



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​A Most Joyful Announcement
Regarding the Reincarnation of ​Lama Zopa Rinpoche

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Current Programs

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Tse Chen Ling Center Anniversary
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, June 15, 2025
12:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
In-person only

Come for food and good company:

Veg momos, homemade vegan scones, chai
Slideshow of TCL events over the years
Super sale: Tibetan bags and goods
Free books, used books, new books
Bring your family and friends!

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Twelve Links of Dependent Origination
​with Geshe Thubten Sherab
Tuesdays, 
June 10, 17 and 24, 2025
6:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
Via Zoom only
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Registration required​​


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​Dakini Day
with Vajrasattva Tsok

Friday, 
June 20, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
In-person only





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Sunday Morning Meditation
Guided Meditations for creating a happier life
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with Ven. Carol Corradi

June 22 and 29, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am PDT

​Via Zoom only
FREE / Open to all, Registration ​required
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FPMT Discovering Buddhism:​
How to Develop Bodhicitta
with Gen Don Handrick
Mondays, June 30 - August 4, 2025
6:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
Via Zoom only
Registration required
Practice Session: Sunday, August 10 / 1:00pm - 4:30pm PDT


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FPMT Discovering Buddhism:​
Samsara and Nirvana
with Gen Don Handrick
Mondays, May 5 - June 16, 2025
6:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
Via Zoom only
Registration required
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Practice Session: ​Sunday, June 22 / 1:00pm - 4:30pm PDT


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​​​​​​​​​FPMT Basic Program:
Engaging in the Bodhisattva Deeds, Part 2
with Ven. Sangye Khadro
Wednesdays, March 5 - July 30, 2025  
​6:00pm - 8:00pm PT
Via Zoom only
Registration required
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(Topic TBD)
​with Geshe Ngawang Dakpa
Saturdays, July 12 and 26, 2025​
10:00am - 12:00pm PT
Via Zoom only 
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Registration required
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Save the Date

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Ethics and Compassion:
​A Journey Through the Teachings of H.H. Holiness the Dalai Lama
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with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok
Saturdays 2025: ​
July 19, August 16, September 20,
October 18 and November 15

10:00am - 4:00pm PT 

​What Can Buddhism Do For Me?
with Geshe Tenzin Legtsok
Sunday 2025 Talks: 

July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19 and November 16
10:30am - 12:00pm PT
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In-person and via Zoom
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Registration required (Coming soon)

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​The Benefits of a Spacious Mind
with Ven. 
Renè Feusi
Sunday, September 28, 2025
10:30am - 4:00pm PDT
In-person and via Zoom
Registration required
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(Coming soon)
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Women of Wisdom: Celebrating the Living Legacy of Buddhist Women




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Stories from Lawudo: Himalayan Retreat Center

with Ven. Angie Muir and 
Ven. Katy Cole

Sunday, July 27, 2025
​​10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Via Zoom only 
​
Registration required

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​Dakini Day
with Vajrasattva Tsok

Sunday, July 20, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
​In-person only

​More Women of Wisdom Programs

Prayers & Practices


​Please check the website before attending the pujas for any possible change of schedule. Thank you.


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Mani Mantra Recitation Initiative
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You are warmly invited to join the FPMT community in this very special His Holiness Long Life ~ Mani Mantra Recitation Initiative, where students are invited to recite the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra. The total of all the recitations will be offered to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on the 6th of July for his 90th birthday. ​




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Prayers for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Innermost Essence of the Arya Manjushri Tantra
Swift Return Prayers
​Fridays: 8am - 8:30am PDT

​​Via Zoom


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Lama Chöpa Tsog
Thu, June 5
8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Via Zoom

Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva
Cittamani Tara Puja
Tue, June 3
2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Via Zoom

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Medicine Buddha Puja​
​Wed, June 11
9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Via Zoom
(same as Saka Dawa Duchen link)

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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.


Other nearby FPMT Bay Area centers:

  • Ocean of Compassion, Campbell
  • Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel (Santa Cruz)                                   
  • Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek (Santa Cruz Mountains)

Location

​302 Jules Ave.
​San Francisco, CA 94112

About 

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 and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, we provide teachings and practices in the Gelug lineage of Tibetan Buddhist tradition. We offer meditation and a wide-range of Buddhist and secular programs as well as other basic life improvement classes. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization located in the Ingleside neighborhood of San Francisco.

Contact 

[email protected]
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Spiritual Guides
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Ethical Policy
    • Protecting from Abuse Policy
  • Calendar
  • Programs
    • 2025-2026 Women of Wisdom: Celebrating the Living Legacy of Buddhist Women Series
    • FPMT Basic Program
    • FPMT Discovering Buddhism
    • Media Archive
    • Tibetan Practices
  • How to Help
    • Membership
    • Donate to Special Projects
    • Prayer Request
  • Prayer Request
  • Contact