Transform and purify the mind and body through Buddhist methods. We are a group of Chinese who study in the Mahayana (Xian Zong) and Vajrayana (Mi Zong) traditions of Buddhism. Through the study of Buddhist philosophy, meditation and practices, we learn how to generate the Dharma nectar in our minds and apply Buddhist study to our lives. “Accumulate virtuous causes and eradicate non-virtuous causes in our mind; this is the study of Buddhism.” With a pure mind you can transform yourself to bec …

What is SC Valley Zen Meditation Group? Our group name prefix, abbreviated as "SC Valley", stands for "Santa Clara Valley" which is also known as Silicon Valley. Santa Clara Valley was originally known as Valley of Heart's Delight for miles of orchards and flowering trees. Our practice brings individuals from Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, San Jose, and surrounding communities. This Meetup group regularly meets to practice on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings at Kannon Do Zen Medi …

In the lineage of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and Pema Chödrön, Shambhala is a wisdom tradition with the view that a dignified life based on meditative understanding is accessible to everyone and can blossom into an enlightened society. Contemplative practices bring into our ordinary lives a natural sense of goodness, fearlessness, and humor. Shambhala Center

This group is for people who would like to attend classes, retreats and instruction in mindfulness meditation and Buddhist teachings. These cover a variety of formats including weekly drop-in groups, daylong retreats in the Santa Cruz area, multi-week classes and week-long retreats. The primary teacher for this group is Carla Brennan. She is a Vipassana teacher associated with Spirit Rock Meditation Center.

Welcome to the “Palo Alto/Mid Peninsula Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation” Meet Up. This group supports those beginning their spiritual journey as well as those who have been exploring for a while. Formerly, this group was named the Foster City Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation. We have updated the name of our group to reflect the reality of our meeting spaces, however, our purpose remains the same. We will continue to offer teachings in the Buddhist Mahayana and Vajrayana tradition …

We are a community of fun, relaxed and spiritual people, who study, discuss Buddha's teachings and practice them while living and enjoying our modern lives. This group is for those who seek a fresh, practical and direct experience of what Buddhism is all about. Diamond Way (Vajrayana - Skt.) is the crown jewel of the Buddha's teachings. The view and meditation practices of the Vajrayana Buddhism have been transmitted directly from a teacher to a student in a careful manner directly from t …

(GGBC) is the Silicon Valley center affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, FPMT, hosting events in the San Jose, Santa Clara County area. We are Tibetan Buddhists in the Gelug lineage. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual inspiration for our organization and Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche is the spiritual director. GGBC conducts on-going courses in Buddhist philosophy and practice. We also host special events with authentic teachers in our tradition, i …