What we’re about
Join us for a peaceful and inspiring gathering where we explore the timeless wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism through thoughtful Dharma talks. Whether you’re new to the teachings or have been practicing for years, this is a welcoming space to deepen your understanding and cultivate mindfulness in everyday life.
Ocean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center is the Silicon Valley center affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, FPMT.
Since 2007, we have been located in Campbell, a neighborhood of the greater San Jose area, bordering Saratoga and Los Gatos.
We are part of the Gelug lineage of what is usually called “Tibetan” Buddhism. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual inspiration for our organization and Kyabje Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche is the spiritual director.
Our mission is to preserve and promote the Mahayana Buddhist tradition in Silicon Valley through education, practice and service.
Our center conducts on-going courses in Buddhist philosophy and practice. We also host special events with authentic teachers in our tradition, including Tibetan lamas, qualified international monks and nuns, and experienced Western Dharma students.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- What are the Signs of Spiritual Progress? with Ven Rene FeusiOcean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center, Campbell, CA
Please register: https://www.gyalwagyatso.org/events/2025-09-26-ven-rene-feusi/
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How do we move from intellectual understanding to genuine inner experience? What subtle shifts signal true spiritual progress?
Join Venerable René Feusi for a transformative retreat, designed for everyone interested in understanding what is meant by spiritual progress in Buddhism, and for practitioners to refine their practice and gain clarity in their spiritual journey. Guided sessions, contemplative teachings, and deep reflection will help us explore:
- How to recognize and cultivate the signs of inner transformation
- The transition from intellectual understanding to lived experience
- Key indicators that your practice is evolving at deeper levels
- How to refine awareness and trust in your unfolding spiritual path
This retreat offers a rich opportunity for reflection and insight, helping you recognize and embrace the markers of genuine progress on the path to awakening.
Ordained by the Dalai Lama more than thirty years ago, Swiss monk René Feusi has studied with some of the greatest scholars and inspiring lamas in the Tibetan diaspora. He has also performed numerous extensive retreats, including a two-and-a-half-year seclusion focused on developing mental stability. He has led large Buddhist events in Europe, Asia, and North America, and he has students worldwide.The resident teacher at Vajrapani Institute in the Santa Cruz mountains from 2001 to 2007, he now splits his time equally between teaching and retreat. He lives in Tonasket, WA.
He has recently published The Beautiful Way of Life: A Meditation on Shantideva's Bodhisattva Path. - What are the Signs of Spiritual Progress? with Ven. René FeusiOcean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center, Campbell, CA
#### Deepening Your Meditation Practice: Recognizing Inner Transformation
How do we move from intellectual understanding to genuine inner experience? What subtle shifts signal true spiritual progress?
Join Venerable René Feusi for a transformative retreat, designed for everyone interested in understanding what is meant by spiritual progress in Buddhism, and for practitioners to refine their practice and gain clarity in their spiritual journey. Guided sessions, contemplative teachings, and deep reflection will help us explore:
- How to recognize and cultivate the signs of inner transformation
- The transition from intellectual understanding to lived experience
- Key indicators that your practice is evolving at deeper levels
- How to refine awareness and trust in your unfolding spiritual path
This retreat offers a rich opportunity for reflection and insight, helping you recognize and embrace the markers of genuine progress on the path to awakening.
Ordained by the Dalai Lama more than thirty years ago, Swiss monk René Feusi has studied with some of the greatest scholars and inspiring lamas in the Tibetan diaspora. He has also performed numerous extensive retreats, including a two-and-a-half-year seclusion focused on developing mental stability. He has led large Buddhist events in Europe, Asia, and North America, and he has students worldwide.The resident teacher at Vajrapani Institute in the Santa Cruz mountains from 2001 to 2007, he now splits his time equally between teaching and retreat. He lives in Tonasket, WA.
He has recently published The Beautiful Way of Life: A Meditation on Shantideva's Bodhisattva Path.#### Registration: https://www.gyalwagyatso.org/events/2025-09-26-ven-rene-feusi/
