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.
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Essential Skills for Yogis
Ocean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center, 1550 La Pradera Drive, Campbell, CA, USDonations are appreciated for this event as the center is run entirely on donations and volunteers. 100% of donations return to the center to sponsor teachings, meditation, and community events.
Registration Link: https://www.gyalwagyatso.org/events/2025-10-22-ven-losang-gendun-skills/
Our senses, rather than offering a clear view of reality, often function more like a poorly written user manual—misleading us in how we relate to ourselves and others. In this context, the Sanskrit term bhāvanā might be better understood not simply as “meditation,” but as the cultivation of a wholesome vision of life—one nourished by reasoning and direct experience.
Yet the yogi’s path is not without its obstacles. Establishing a daily practice can feel daunting. Techniques aren't always one-size-fits-all. Classical texts may feel arcane and impenetrable. And the tendency to avoid, rather than work with, personal challenges often leads to frustration or disappointment.
This evening gathering offers practical tools and insights to support both new and seasoned practitioners. Through teaching, guided practice, and generous time for Q&A, we will explore essential skills for yogis in today’s world.
Venerable Losang Gendun has dedicated nearly four decades to practicing Buddhism and has served as a Bhikshu in the Tibetan tradition for the past 19 years. Prior to his ordination, he worked in diverse fields such as palliative care, technology, refugee organizations, and management. His extensive training includes ten years of studying Buddhist philosophy and practice in monasteries across France, India, Nepal, and Myanmar. Additionally, he spent over four years in retreat, immersing himself in Tibetan sutra and tantra, as well as the Burmese Theravada Forest Tradition.For the last 15 years, Ven. Gendun has taught worldwide, sharing his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and meditation. He serves the aspirations of H.H. the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche as part of the FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition). Ven. Gendun is furthermore a member of Mind & Life Europe, a multidisciplinary laboratory that brings together researchers and contemplative practitioners to explore the nature of experience.
Beyond his Buddhist affiliations, Ven. Gendun serves as an interreligious canon at the Peace Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia, and collaborates with a Mevlavi Sufi dargah in Istanbul. In 2023, he founded The Buddha Project, which engages in long-term guidance for Buddhist meditators, scientific research, art projects, and intercontemplative social engagement.
2 attendeesMahāmudrā Retreat with Ven. Losang Gendun
Ocean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center, 1550 La Pradera Drive, Campbell, CA, USDonations appreciated as our center is 100% run by donations and volunteers.
https://www.gyalwagyatso.org/events/2025-10-25-ven-losang-gendun-mahamudra/
Join us for a one-day Mahāmudrā retreat in the Gelug tradition, where we will explore the nature of the mind through inner stillness and clarity. Rooted in the profound wisdom of Lama Tsongkhapa, this retreat offers an opportunity to deepen your meditation practice and enjoy a taste of Mahāmudrā—the union of bliss and emptiness.
Through analytical and resting meditation, practical guidance, and spacious time for reflection, we’ll explore the stillness that quietly flows beneath every experience — a refuge in every moment of need. Amid the demands of modern life, Mahāmudrā opens a door to inner freedom, open-endedness and connection, revealing a path to the wish fulfilling jewel always within us: the clear-light nature of the mind, the true creator of all things.
The retreat is designed to be practical, accessible, and enjoyable with plenty of time for Q&A, and good company.
Venerable Losang Gendun has dedicated nearly four decades to practicing Buddhism and has served as a Bhikshu in the Tibetan tradition for the past 19 years. Prior to his ordination, he worked in diverse fields such as palliative care, technology, refugee organizations, and management. His extensive training includes ten years of studying Buddhist philosophy and practice in monasteries across France, India, Nepal, and Myanmar. Additionally, he spent over four years in retreat, immersing himself in Tibetan sutra and tantra, as well as the Burmese Theravada Forest Tradition.For the last 15 years, Ven. Gendun has taught worldwide, sharing his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and meditation. He serves the aspirations of H.H. the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche as part of the FPMT (Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition). Ven. Gendun is furthermore a member of Mind & Life Europe, a multidisciplinary laboratory that brings together researchers and contemplative practitioners to explore the nature of experience.
Beyond his Buddhist affiliations, Ven. Gendun serves as an interreligious canon at the Peace Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia, and collaborates with a Mevlavi Sufi dargah in Istanbul. In 2023, he founded The Buddha Project, which engages in long-term guidance for Buddhist meditators, scientific research, art projects, and intercontemplative social engagement.
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