The Science of Happiness with Lama Losang

As we celebrate our 39th Anniversary as a Sangha, Karma Thegsum Choling Jacksonville is happy to welcome back our Spiritual Director, Lama Losang, on July 19th. Lama Losang will teach a one day Workshop on “The Science of Happiness.”
Attend In Person or on Zoom
TEACHING: The Science of Happiness
Schedule:
Saturday, July19th
10:00am-Noon and 2:00p-3:30pm
This teaching will explore both the Buddha’s teaching and what modern science tells us about how to enjoy our life. We will use the Four Immeasurables as the foundation for creating happiness for ourselves, for others, and for our world.
Refuge Ceremony July 19th, Saturday 3:30pm
Lama Losang will bestow the Vow of Refuge to those wishing to start the Buddhist path. Those who would like to receive Refuge for the first time are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before the Refuge Ceremony to go over some general information about Buddhist etiquette when Taking Refuge.
PLEASE NOTE: Refuge will only be for in person attendance.
Location: KTC JAX 4168 Herschel Street
SUGGESTED DONATIONS:
This event is by donation, please select whatever donation you would like to give.
PLEASE NOTE: KTC Jax brings authentic Buddhist teachers to the Jacksonville area year-round for programs and retreats. Suggested donations are requested to offset the costs associated with holding these special events. We always greatly appreciate your generosity but no one has ever been turned away because they couldn’t make a donation. We want as many people as possible to attend. Volunteer Scholarships are also available for those interested. Please let us know!
Participants can register in person at KTC Jacksonville or with the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-science-of-happiness-a-one-day-workshop-with-lama-losang-tickets-1468021845859?aff=oddtdtcreator
About Lama Losang:

##### Lama Losang completed the traditional three-year retreat under the guidance of the renowned Meditation Master, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. He is a fully ordained Gelong monk and Lama in the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He was previously appointed by H.H the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa and Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche to serve as a member of the KTD Board of Trustees.

##### Currently, Lama Losang is the Resident Lama for the Gainesville Karma Thegsum Choling Meditation Center and Spiritual Director of the Jacksonville KTC and the Amelia Island KKSG. He is the author of, Wisdom, Compassion, and Awakening, Balboa Press, 2024.

##### He was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology from the University of Florida. He taught Psychology and was appointed Dean of the Psychology Dept. at Greenville Tech. College in Greenville, South Carolina.

##### He is a Licensed Acupuncture Physician and Director of the Traditional Acupuncture Center where he also teaches Tai Chi, herbal medicine, acupressure, diet and nutrition classes. He also studied Tibetan Medicine with Dr. Yeshi Donden, the acclaimed physician to H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama. As a Westerner trained in both Eastern and Western sciences, he is able to provide a unique synthesis of these approaches to health and healing.

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## 2025 Summer Raffle to Support KTC Jacksonville

Karma Thegsum Choling Jacksonville warmly invites you to participate in our 2025 Summer Raffle. All proceeds from the raffle fundraiser will be used to cover operational costs of our Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center at 4168 Herschel Street. KTC is in urgent need of new doors for our building and a new computer for our online presence.
Your generous donations help keep our doors open and continue our mission to be a beacon of the Buddha’s teachings in North Florida. An all-volunteer organization that supports itself through the generosity of its members and donors, KTC welcomes all people to learn about mindfulness and goodness through the teachings of the Buddha. We have 5 special prizes available. Raffle participants can win only once and you can purchase as many raffle tickets as you wish. Your generosity is greatly needed and appreciated!
ORDER TICKETS:

Complete this form to order your raffle tickets to benefit KTC Jacksonville. Individual tickets are $15 or 4 tickets for $50. The drawing will take place during Lama Losang’s teaching visit to KTC Jacksonville, July 19th, 2025.

PAY FOR TICKETS:

After completing this form and submitting it, pay for the tickets using the DONATE button at: https://ktcjax.org/donatingThank you! Your support is appreciated and will benefit many sentient beings!

Prize #1: Large, Real Amethyst Mala Blessed by the Founder of KTC Jacksonville, the Venerable Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche(1924-2019)






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KTC JAX Chokhor Duchen
Community Donation Drive for JASMYN
Please join us for a Community Donation Drive for the Buddhist holiday of Choker Duchen. JASMYN (Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network) is in need of donations for their Hygiene pantry. We will be collecting now until July 26th.
Hygiene / Clothing List
Natural hair care for Black hair
Deodorant
Body wash and/or body wipes
Shampoo and conditioner
New T-Shirts, boxers, and lounge pants (new, unopened, in package and/or with tags); all sizes of t-shirts and underwear (mainly medium and large); sports bras (medium)
Note: please provide full-size hygiene items only; we are all set with travel/sample size items.