Events

Upcoming events

• Pot-Luck Social - Orange County

  • When
    07 Feb 2012
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:59 PM
  • Location
    Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  EAT - GREET - MEDITATE
  Pot-Luck Social
  

  Blossom new friendships, connections and support for meditation practice by joining in the fun at a Dzogchen Center Southern California Pot-Luck dinner shared together, right before our regular weekly meditation practice on February 7th. We will have an hour and a half to meet new people, get to know each other better and generally have a chance to practice the gift of gab with one another… and EAT some delicious food! 
  

  We're trying to keep the dinner simple, asking people to bring 1 small dish if they can. If you can't or if it isn't convenient, don't let that keep you away; there's alway plenty of food to go around.
  

  This is a wonderful opportunity for newcomers just wanting to pop in, meet people, learn more and ask questions -- as well as for those who have been attending the local practice groups regularly.

  Normally we usually settle into practice right away and have only limited time to chat together causally during the break. We hope you'll be able to join us for some merrymaking ahead of practice that evening. Community is an important and joyful aspect of life, and a tremendous support for our personal spiritual practice. As the Buddha said, "Only the snow lions among us can go into the mountains and achieve enlightenment alone."   We hope to see you then! 

  There is no kitchen available at the venue -- just a sink and long counter top with a few electrical outlets. Please bring your food ready to serve. Again, feel free to attend even without bringing food.

  Click here for map & directions
  
  We will be in the Fairview Room (see plan).
  
  View, download and/or print flyer for the event
  

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• Natural Meditation Group Practice - Orange County

  • When
    07 Feb 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  Tuesday Evening Weekly Meditation Group
  in Orange County
  
  All are welcome at this regular gathering, which is offered free of charge. We will practice natural meditation together, supported by chanting and a tape or reading, in the Dzogchen tradition of Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche and Lama Surya Das.
  
  This weekly session is a wonderful opportunity for meditation in a group setting, and to connect with this timeless contemplative tradition. It is entirely appropriate for those new to meditation, as well as those more experienced. This activity is offered free of charge, and is open to all. This activity is offered free of charge, and is open to all.
  
  
  
  Directions to Meditation Group
  
  For map and directions, please click here.
  
  
  We will be in the Fairview Room (see plan). There are chairs available. If you prefer to sit on the floor, please bring a cushion or whatever else you need in order to be comfortable.
  
  About the Group: We are a local group guided by Dzogchen Center national assistant teachers Daniela Coriat and Christopher Coriat under the spiritual direction of Lama Surya Das, best-selling author and authorized lama in the Tibetan Buddhist order. Further information is available on the Dzogchen Center Southern California website.

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• Natural Meditation Group Practice - Pasadena

  • When
    12 Feb 2012
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    "The Atrium", 709 E. Colorado Blvd, Suite 120, Pasadena, CA

  Sunday Morning Meditation Group
  
  All are welcome at this monthly event, which is offered free of charge. We will practice natural meditation together, supported by chanting, guidance, teaching and questions, in the Dzogchen tradition of Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche and Lama Surya Das.
  
  This regular session, held once a month, is a wonderful opportunity for meditation in a group setting, and to connect with this timeless contemplative tradition. It is entirely appropriate for those new to meditation, as well as those more experienced.
  
  
  
  
  The building is next to Vroman's Bookstore. Free parking is available behind the building in Vroman's parking lot. If you are facing Vroman's from the parking lot, the Atrium is the building to your left. You can enter the building from the parking lot or alternatively from Colorado Blvd.
  
  Chairs will be provided. If you prefer to sit on a cushion please bring one, and anything else to make yourself comfortable.
  
  About the Group: We are a local group guided by Dzogchen Center national practice leaders Daniela Coriat and Christopher Coriat under the spiritual direction of best-selling author Lama Surya Das.
  

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• Natural Meditation Group Practice - Los Angeles

  • When
    12 Feb 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Village Church - Westwood, 343 S Church Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049

  Sunday Evening Weekly Meditation Group
  in Westwood (LA)
  
  All are welcome at this regular gathering, which is offered free of charge. We will practice natural meditation together, supported by chanting and guidance, in the Dzogchen tradition of Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche and Lama Surya Das. There will also be a short dharma talk and opportunity for questions.
  
  This weekly session is a wonderful opportunity for meditation in a group setting, and to connect with this timeless contemplative tradition. It is entirely appropriate for those new to meditation, as well as those more experienced. This activity is offered free of charge, and is open to all.
  
  
  
  Directions to Meditation Group
  
  For map and directions, please click here.
  
  
  We will be in the Fellowship Hall. There are chairs available. If you prefer to sit on the floor, please bring a cushion or whatever else you need in order to be comfortable.
  
  About the Group: We are a local group guided by Dzogchen Center national assistant teachers Daniela Coriat and Christopher Coriat under the spiritual direction of Lama Surya Das, best-selling author and authorized lama in the Tibetan Buddhist order. Further information is available on the Dzogchen Center Southern California website.

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• Love & Wisdom Meditation Group Practice - Orange County

  • When
    14 Feb 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  Love & Wisdom Meditation
  
  All are welcome at this evening meditation group in Costa Mesa. As usual, there is no charge for the event. Details are below and we hope to see you there if your schedule permits.
  
  Together we will practice natural meditation of love & wisdom, supported by chanting, guidance, teaching and questions.
  
  
  
  This practice session is a wonderful opportunity for meditation in a group setting, and to connect with this timeless contemplative tradition. It is entirely appropriate for those new to meditation, as well as those more experienced.
  
  The group follows guided meditations on joy, love and compassion as expressions of innate awareness, in addition to practices of bodhicitta (awakening mind) and the Bodhisattva (awakening being) path, as transmitted at Dzogchen Center retreats.
  
  Click here for map & directions
  
  We will be in the Fairview Room (see plan). Chairs are provided, but if you wish to sit on the floor please bring whatever you need in order to be comfortable.
  

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• Love & Wisdom Meditation Group Practice - Los Angeles

  • When
    19 Feb 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Village Church - Westwood, 343 S Church Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049

  Sunday Evening Weekly Meditation Group
  in Westwood (LA)
  
  All are welcome at this regular gathering, which is offered free of charge. We will practice natural meditation together, supported by chanting and guidance, in the Dzogchen tradition of Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche and Lama Surya Das. There will also be a short dharma talk and opportunity for questions.
  
  This weekly session is a wonderful opportunity for meditation in a group setting, and to connect with this timeless contemplative tradition. It is entirely appropriate for those new to meditation, as well as those more experienced. This activity is offered free of charge, and is open to all.
  
  
  
  Directions to Meditation Group
  
  For map and directions, please click here.
  
  
  We will be in the Fellowship Hall. There are chairs available. If you prefer to sit on the floor, please bring a cushion or whatever else you need in order to be comfortable.
  
  About the Group: We are a local group guided by Dzogchen Center national assistant teachers Daniela Coriat and Christopher Coriat under the spiritual direction of Lama Surya Das, best-selling author and authorized lama in the Tibetan Buddhist order. Further information is available on the Dzogchen Center Southern California website.

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• Natural Meditation Group Practice - Pasadena

  • When
    11 Mar 2012
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    "The Atrium", 709 E. Colorado Blvd, Suite 120, Pasadena, CA

  Sunday Morning Meditation Group
  
  All are welcome at this monthly event, which is offered free of charge. We will practice natural meditation together, supported by chanting, guidance, teaching and questions, in the Dzogchen tradition of Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche and Lama Surya Das.
  
  This regular session, held once a month, is a wonderful opportunity for meditation in a group setting, and to connect with this timeless contemplative tradition. It is entirely appropriate for those new to meditation, as well as those more experienced.
  
  
  
  
  The building is next to Vroman's Bookstore. Free parking is available behind the building in Vroman's parking lot. If you are facing Vroman's from the parking lot, the Atrium is the building to your left. You can enter the building from the parking lot or alternatively from Colorado Blvd.
  
  Chairs will be provided. If you prefer to sit on a cushion please bring one, and anything else to make yourself comfortable.
  
  About the Group: We are a local group guided by Dzogchen Center national practice leaders Daniela Coriat and Christopher Coriat under the spiritual direction of best-selling author Lama Surya Das.
  

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• Dzogchen Center Annual Spring Meditation Retreat

  • Start
    25 Mar 2012
  •  
  • End
    01 Apr 2012
  • Location
    Institute for Mentalphysics, Joshua Tree, CA

  
  
  
  
  ANNUAL SPRING MEDITATION RETREAT
  
  
  
  Spring in the California high desert: Lama Surya Das will lead this week of relaxing, meditating and awakening together.
  
  Click here to read, download and/or print the flyer for this retreat.
  
  For further information and secure online registration, visit the Spring Retreat page at Dzogchen.org.
  
  
  

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• Natural Meditation Group Practice - Pasadena

  • When
    15 Apr 2012
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    "The Atrium", 709 E. Colorado Blvd, Suite 120, Pasadena, CA

  Sunday Morning Meditation Group
  
  All are welcome at this monthly event, which is offered free of charge. We will practice natural meditation together, supported by chanting, guidance, teaching and questions, in the Dzogchen tradition of Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche and Lama Surya Das.
  
  This regular session, held once a month, is a wonderful opportunity for meditation in a group setting, and to connect with this timeless contemplative tradition. It is entirely appropriate for those new to meditation, as well as those more experienced.
  
  
  
  
  The building is next to Vroman's Bookstore. Free parking is available behind the building in Vroman's parking lot. If you are facing Vroman's from the parking lot, the Atrium is the building to your left. You can enter the building from the parking lot or alternatively from Colorado Blvd.
  
  Chairs will be provided. If you prefer to sit on a cushion please bring one, and anything else to make yourself comfortable.
  
  About the Group: We are a local group guided by Dzogchen Center national practice leaders Daniela Coriat and Christopher Coriat under the spiritual direction of best-selling author Lama Surya Das.
  

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• Natural Meditation Group Practice - Pasadena

  • When
    20 May 2012
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    "The Atrium", 709 E. Colorado Blvd, Suite 120, Pasadena, CA

  Sunday Morning Meditation Group
  
  All are welcome at this monthly event, which is offered free of charge. We will practice natural meditation together, supported by chanting, guidance, teaching and questions, in the Dzogchen tradition of Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche and Lama Surya Das.
  
  This regular session, held once a month, is a wonderful opportunity for meditation in a group setting, and to connect with this timeless contemplative tradition. It is entirely appropriate for those new to meditation, as well as those more experienced.
  
  
  
  
  The building is next to Vroman's Bookstore. Free parking is available behind the building in Vroman's parking lot. If you are facing Vroman's from the parking lot, the Atrium is the building to your left. You can enter the building from the parking lot or alternatively from Colorado Blvd.
  
  Chairs will be provided. If you prefer to sit on a cushion please bring one, and anything else to make yourself comfortable.
  
  About the Group: We are a local group guided by Dzogchen Center national practice leaders Daniela Coriat and Christopher Coriat under the spiritual direction of best-selling author Lama Surya Das.
  

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• Natural Meditation Group Practice - Pasadena

  • When
    10 Jun 2012
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    "The Atrium", 709 E. Colorado Blvd, Suite 120, Pasadena, CA

  Sunday Morning Meditation Group
  
  All are welcome at this monthly event, which is offered free of charge. We will practice natural meditation together, supported by chanting, guidance, teaching and questions, in the Dzogchen tradition of Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche and Lama Surya Das.
  
  This regular session, held once a month, is a wonderful opportunity for meditation in a group setting, and to connect with this timeless contemplative tradition. It is entirely appropriate for those new to meditation, as well as those more experienced.
  
  
  
  
  The building is next to Vroman's Bookstore. Free parking is available behind the building in Vroman's parking lot. If you are facing Vroman's from the parking lot, the Atrium is the building to your left. You can enter the building from the parking lot or alternatively from Colorado Blvd.
  
  Chairs will be provided. If you prefer to sit on a cushion please bring one, and anything else to make yourself comfortable.
  
  About the Group: We are a local group guided by Dzogchen Center national practice leaders Daniela Coriat and Christopher Coriat under the spiritual direction of best-selling author Lama Surya Das.
  

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