Special Evening with Venerable Konchok Pema

A Special Evening with Venerable Konchok Pema
Teaching: The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind to Dharma
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 · 7:00–8:30 PM
Hosted at Katsel Meditation Sterling a 501(c)3
77 Newport Ct, Sterling, VA 20164
www.meditationsterling.com | info@meditationsterling.com |

We joyfully invite you to an in-person evening of Buddhist teachings with Venerable Konchok Pema, a fully ordained American monk in the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

With a life dedicated to the path of awakening, Venerable Pema will offer guidance on The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind to Dharma—precious contemplations that awaken the heart, deepen inner reflection, and inspire authentic spiritual practice. These teachings are the gateway into the path of liberation and form the foundation for all who wish to walk the way of wisdom and compassion.

About Venerable Konchok Pema

Venerable Pema’s Dharma journey began in 1961 through Zen master Eido Shimano Roshi and matured under his root teacher, Swami Satchidananda, with whom he helped establish Yogaville West in 1972. In 1989, his heart connection to the Tibetan Buddhist path was awakened through Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche. He received full monastic ordination in 2017 at Jangchubling Monastery in India, bestowed by His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche and Khenchen Rinpoche.

With warmth, humility, and deep devotion to the lineage, Venerable Pema shares the Dharma as a lived experience. His teachings carry the blessings of genuine practice and sincere aspiration to benefit others.

Why Attend?

Whether you are new to Buddhism or walking the path for many years, this evening offers a rare and beautiful chance to meet an American-born Tibetan Buddhist monk and receive the Dharma in a personal and accessible way. Let your heart be uplifted by the presence of a sincere practitioner and take a meaningful step into the deep wellspring of Tibetan wisdom.

Suggested Donation: $20
All are welcome. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Important Information:

This is an in-person event only and will not be offered via Zoom.
Please park respectfully along Newbury Place and Newport CT without blocking driveways. Walk in after 6:00 PM — look for the gray house with the red door and the Buddha statue in front.

Let us come together in a spirit of refuge, compassion, and joyful curiosity.
May this gathering nourish your path and plant seeds of awakening for the benefit of all beings.