Due to COVID-19, we have moved all our programs to a virtual format until further notice.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s COVID-19 Crisis Teachings
During the COVID-19 crisis, Lama Zopa Rinpoche is giving recorded video teachings from his room at Kopan Monastery in Nepal. In them Rinpoche is urging students to use these difficult times to deepen their Dharma practice. More information on these video teachings and links to practice materials are available on the page Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche for the Coronavirus.Check in regularly on this page for updates and subscribe to the FPMT YouTube channel to get notified when new videos are uploaded.
During the COVID-19 crisis, Lama Zopa Rinpoche is giving recorded video teachings from his room at Kopan Monastery in Nepal. In them Rinpoche is urging students to use these difficult times to deepen their Dharma practice. More information on these video teachings and links to practice materials are available on the page Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche for the Coronavirus.Check in regularly on this page for updates and subscribe to the FPMT YouTube channel to get notified when new videos are uploaded.
Current Programs - All Times are US PDT (UTC-7)
Commentary on Lama Tsongkhapa's "Song of Spiritual Experience"
Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa
Monday October 19th 6:00pm-8:00pm US PDT
A part of "The Life and Legacy of Lama Tsongkhapa" presented by Tse Chen Ling
This course is presented online via Zoom. Registration is required.
2020 schedule: September 14th, October 19th and November 23rd
More dates to come!
Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa
Monday October 19th 6:00pm-8:00pm US PDT
A part of "The Life and Legacy of Lama Tsongkhapa" presented by Tse Chen Ling
This course is presented online via Zoom. Registration is required.
2020 schedule: September 14th, October 19th and November 23rd
More dates to come!
In Conversation - Karma
Venerable Robina Courtin with Scott Snibbe
Wednesday, October 28th - 7 - 9 PM US PDT
This event will be presented via Facebook LIVE
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Venerable Robina Courtin with Scott Snibbe
Wednesday, October 28th - 7 - 9 PM US PDT
This event will be presented via Facebook LIVE
CLICK HERE to go to our Facebook page
Green Tara - "Dispeller of All Fears"
Teachings and Practice
with Venerable Robina Courtin
Online Retreat in 4 sessions
Friday November 13 - Sunday November 15
Presented via Zoom.
Registration Required.
Teachings and Practice
with Venerable Robina Courtin
Online Retreat in 4 sessions
Friday November 13 - Sunday November 15
Presented via Zoom.
Registration Required.
"Madhyamaka is Not Nihilism"
with Dr. Jay Garfield November 17th 6:00 to 8:00 PM PST Presented via Zoom. Registration required. |
Chapter 22, Verse 1 of Nagarjuna's Middle Way
with Dr. Jay Garfield December 8th 6:00 to 8:00 PM PST Presented via Zoom. Registration required. |
Dharma Matters: Women, Race and Buddhism
with Dr. Jan Willis
Saturday, December 5th
10:00AM PST
Presented via Zoom.
Registration Required.
with Dr. Jan Willis
Saturday, December 5th
10:00AM PST
Presented via Zoom.
Registration Required.
Taste of Buddhism
Our regularly scheduled Sunday morning program, offered Live on our Facebook Page.
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Our regularly scheduled Sunday morning program, offered Live on our Facebook Page.
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Why Worry? Buddhist Pragmatism in An Impractical World
with Ven. Gyalten Lekden On Facebook LIVE Sunday, October 4th 10:30am - 12:00 noon PDT 
Universalizing: Transforming Pain & Pleasure into Love & Compassion
with Scott Snibbe On Facebook LIVE Sunday, October 18th 10:30am - 12:00 noon PDT |
The Myths We Live By
with Karuna Cayton On Facebook LIVE Sunday, October 11th 10:30am - 12:00 noon PDT 
Mindful Eating:
Savoring the Holidays with Ritual & Food with Ven Jampa Sangmo and Andrea Lieberstein On Facebook LIVE Sunday, October 25th 10:30am - 12:00 noon PDT |
FPMT Discovering Buddhism
Discovering Buddhism- Awakening the limitless potential of your mind, achieving all peace and happiness.
Classes offered using Zoom.
The Discovering Buddhism modules are taught by Venerable Gyalten Palmo on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm
Module 9 Samsara and Nirvana - CANCELLED - VISIT US IN 2021 FOR THE NEW SCHEDULE
Investigate what “samsara” is and how we are stuck in it. Find out what “nirvana” is and how to achieve it. Learn how to be free from suffering and gain practical tools to deal with and eliminate disturbing emotions forever.
Click here for the complete schedule of Discovering Buddhism classes at Tse Chen Ling
Classes offered using Zoom.
The Discovering Buddhism modules are taught by Venerable Gyalten Palmo on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm
Module 9 Samsara and Nirvana - CANCELLED - VISIT US IN 2021 FOR THE NEW SCHEDULE
Investigate what “samsara” is and how we are stuck in it. Find out what “nirvana” is and how to achieve it. Learn how to be free from suffering and gain practical tools to deal with and eliminate disturbing emotions forever.
Click here for the complete schedule of Discovering Buddhism classes at Tse Chen Ling
Weekly Meditation
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New Program in Mandarin
What Is Buddhism?
Frequently Asked Questions with Monica Hung Presented in Mandarin On Zoom Mondays, Starting September 28 10:30am - 11:30 am |
Tibetan Buddhist Practice Dates
Lama Chӧpa Tsog
10/12, 10/26, 11/10, 11/24, 12/10, 12/24 (Practice at home.) |
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Medicine Buddha Puja
Thurs, 10/1 2-3pm Sat, 10/31 2-3pm Mon, 11/30 2-3pm Tues, 12/29 2-3pm Zoom Link Click Here |
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Tse Chen Ling Center is affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).
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Other nearby FPMT Bay Area centers:
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Other nearby FPMT Bay Area centers:
- Ocean of Compassion, Campbell
- Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel (Santa Cruz)
- Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek (Santa Cruz Mountains)
Who We Are: 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 Spiritual Director, 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.
Welcome to Tse Chen Ling Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies. Inspired by His Holiness, The Dalai Lama and our Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, we provide teachings and practices in the Gelug lineage of Tibetan Buddhist tradition. We offer meditation and a wide range of Tibetan Buddhist studies and programs for people of all levels of interest in Tibetan Buddhism. The Tibetan language name of our center means “Land of Great Compassion” and was given to us by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Tse Chen Ling is an affiliate of the FPMT, the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, and 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. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization located in the Ingleside neighborhood of San Francisco.
Come visit us at the center and join us on Facebook.
Address
302 Jules Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
We offer meditation and a wide-range of Buddhist and secular programs as well as other basic life improvement classes.
Welcome to Tse Chen Ling Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies. Inspired by His Holiness, The Dalai Lama and our Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, we provide teachings and practices in the Gelug lineage of Tibetan Buddhist tradition. We offer meditation and a wide range of Tibetan Buddhist studies and programs for people of all levels of interest in Tibetan Buddhism. The Tibetan language name of our center means “Land of Great Compassion” and was given to us by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Tse Chen Ling is an affiliate of the FPMT, the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, and 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. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization located in the Ingleside neighborhood of San Francisco.
Come visit us at the center and join us on Facebook.
Address
302 Jules Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112