What we’re about
All are welcome! Our meditation classes are designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Saturday Meditation Class – Now at 11 a.m., this beginner-friendly guided meditation helps stabilize the mind and open the heart. The session includes traditional practices such as Shamatha (calm abiding) and Tonglen (sending and receiving), as well as Jetsunma’s Light Expansion Prayer.
Sunday Meditation & Teaching – Join us at 11:30 a.m. for a meditation led by Khenpo Karze, followed by a public talk and Q&A.
The meditation focus varies from class to class. We are currently learning how to meditate on the Four Immeasurables: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity.
The class begins with 30 minutes of meditation instruction, followed by 5-10 minutes of meditation practice, and then continues with discussion and Q&A. Each session concludes with a brief Chenrezig practice in which we recite Om Mani Padme Hung (a prayer of compassion), and a dedication prayer that our efforts benefit all beings.
Both sessions provide a strong foundation in meditation, helping cultivate inner peace and compassion amidst busy lives. Each class concludes with a dedication that our efforts benefit all beings.
Join us!
Classes are offered IN-PERSON in our Prayer Room and ONLINE: Saturdays on our Facebook and YouTube channel, and Sundays on Zoom.
Find the links to join online here: https://www.tara.org/kpc-maryland-events-calendar/
Missed a class? You can watch past classes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KunzangPalyulCholing/streams
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See all- Guided Meditation: Calm Abiding & CompassionKPC Buddhist Temple, Poolesville, MD
Now at 11 a.m., this beginner-friendly guided meditation class helps stabilize the mind and open the heart. The session includes traditional practices such as Shamatha (calm abiding) and Tonglen (sending and receiving), as well as Jetsunma’s Light Expansion Prayer. Both relaxing and healing, these meditations can be practiced by anyone, regardless of religious tradition. Each class concludes with a dedication that our efforts benefit all beings.
All are welcome whether new to meditation or regular practitioners looking for a supportive group with whom to sit.
Join us!
Class is offered IN-PERSON in our Prayer Room and ONLINE on our Facebook and YouTube channel.
Watch online here: https://www.tara.org/kpc-maryland-events-calendar/
Missed a class? You can watch past classes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KunzangPalyulCholing/streams
- Dharma Talk & MeditationKPC Buddhist Temple, Poolesville, MD
Join us at 11:30 a.m. for a meditation class led by Khenpo Karze, followed by a public talk and Q&A.
The meditation focus varies from class to class. We are currently learning how to meditate on the Four Immeasurables: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity.
The class begins with 30 minutes of meditation instruction, followed by 5-10 minutes of meditation practice, and then continues with discussion and Q&A. Each session concludes with a brief Chenrezig practice in which we recite Om Mani Padme Hung (a prayer of compassion), and a dedication prayer that our efforts benefit all beings.
This class offers a strong foundation in meditation, helping cultivate inner peace and compassion amidst busy lives.
All are welcome!
This program is open to anyone with an interest in Buddhism and you can come to all or any part of the program. Families are welcome. There is no fee, but donations are encouraged.
Join us!
Class is offered IN-PERSON in our Prayer Room and ONLINE on Facebook Live and YouTube Live.
You can also watch online here: https://www.tara.org/kpc-maryland-events-calendar/
About the teacher:
Khenpo Tenzin Karze graduated from Ngagyur Nyingma Institute’s intensive Buddhist graduate course in 2006, and was awarded the degree of Khenpo, equivalent to a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy, in 2011. He has received teachings and empowerments from many great Nyingma masters, and taught extensively in various Palyul temples in Nepal, India, Europe and Taiwan. This is his first time in the USA. We are delighted that Khenpo is now in residence at KPC and will be providing traditional Dharma instruction to help us deepen our practice of wisdom and compassion. - Guided Meditation: Calm Abiding & CompassionKPC Buddhist Temple, Poolesville, MD
Now at 11 a.m., this beginner-friendly guided meditation class helps stabilize the mind and open the heart. The session includes traditional practices such as Shamatha (calm abiding) and Tonglen (sending and receiving), as well as Jetsunma’s Light Expansion Prayer. Both relaxing and healing, these meditations can be practiced by anyone, regardless of religious tradition. Each class concludes with a dedication that our efforts benefit all beings.
All are welcome whether new to meditation or regular practitioners looking for a supportive group with whom to sit.
Join us!
Class is offered IN-PERSON in our Prayer Room and ONLINE on our Facebook and YouTube channel.
Watch online here: https://www.tara.org/kpc-maryland-events-calendar/
Missed a class? You can watch past classes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KunzangPalyulCholing/streams
- Dharma Talk & MeditationKPC Buddhist Temple, Poolesville, MD
Join us at 11:30 a.m. for a meditation class led by Khenpo Karze, followed by a public talk and Q&A.
The meditation focus varies from class to class. We are currently learning how to meditate on the Four Immeasurables: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity.
The class begins with 30 minutes of meditation instruction, followed by 5-10 minutes of meditation practice, and then continues with discussion and Q&A. Each session concludes with a brief Chenrezig practice in which we recite Om Mani Padme Hung (a prayer of compassion), and a dedication prayer that our efforts benefit all beings.
This class offers a strong foundation in meditation, helping cultivate inner peace and compassion amidst busy lives.
All are welcome!
This program is open to anyone with an interest in Buddhism and you can come to all or any part of the program. Families are welcome. There is no fee, but donations are encouraged.
Join us!
Class is offered IN-PERSON in our Prayer Room and ONLINE on Facebook Live and YouTube Live.
You can also watch online here: https://www.tara.org/kpc-maryland-events-calendar/
About the teacher:
Khenpo Tenzin Karze graduated from Ngagyur Nyingma Institute’s intensive Buddhist graduate course in 2006, and was awarded the degree of Khenpo, equivalent to a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy, in 2011. He has received teachings and empowerments from many great Nyingma masters, and taught extensively in various Palyul temples in Nepal, India, Europe and Taiwan. This is his first time in the USA. We are delighted that Khenpo is now in residence at KPC and will be providing traditional Dharma instruction to help us deepen our practice of wisdom and compassion.
