Workshops

A Chance to Delve Deeper

Workshops give us an opportunity to explore a particular topic or investigate the deeper meaning of a practice or ritual within Kadampa Buddhism and our personal lives. Workshops at KMC-LI differ from drop-in classes in that they are usually scheduled for a half day (10am – 1pm) or a full day with breaks either on Saturdays, Sundays or on weeknights. They usually cost a little more than drop-in classes because they frequently require materials or supplies to be ordered in advance, and sometimes we treat our guests to refreshments. Because of this, we usually require pre-registration and sometimes may limit the number of people permitted to participate in order to maximize teaching and learning, depending what the topic is. Our workshops are usually hands-on and give our students a chance to participate in activities that will benefit the center.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Saturday, March 7, 2020 | 10am-1pm | Cost: $20/ free for members
Cleanse and Rejuvenate: Purifying Body, Speech and Mind Through the Traditional Practice of Prostrations
A prostration is a gesture of respect and admiration so the actual prostration is within our heart. But, we can also engage in a special physical practice of prostrations that is so beneficial on so many levels. It is a very powerful purification practice and it generates powerful positive healing energy for our body, speech and mind. Join us to learn about the meaning and the way to engage in this timeless and beautiful traditional practice that brings great physical, mental, and spiritual benefits both now and in the future. with Kadam Holly McGregor

Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 10am-1pm | Cost: $25 (free for members)
Addressing Wild Weather: Externally and Internally

How can Buddhist meditation help us not only to work externally to address climate instability now, but also help us to work internally so that we can keep a peaceful and compassionate mind?

Buddha’s teachings encourage us to work externally to reduce the suffering in the world. So we can use his teachings to engage in external ways to address climate instability. However, Buddha also taught that new forms of suffering and problems keep arising. As many climate experts remind us, it is incorrect to think “We need to save the planet”; the planet will survive and continue in some transformed state whatever we do to it. The real issue is: do we want to save ourselves and all sentient beings?

Open to all. Walk-ins welcome.

RECENT WORKSHOPS

Malas and Mantras Workshop

Art Stations

A decent turnout at our first-ever “Draw Out Your Buddha Nature” art workshop in June 2017.

Tony Cerezo, Resident Artist

All smiles at the origami table.

New Mala

Malas and Mantra workshop, July 2017

Mala Making Workshop 2017

Malas and Mantra workshop, July 2017

Malas and Mantras Workshop

Malas and Mantras workshop, July 2017

Choosing Beads

Malas and Mantras workshop, July 2017

Gen Kelsang Tsoglam

Gen Kelsang Tsoglam visited in July 2017 to teach a workshop about malas and mantras. After her teaching, she taught students how to make malas (prayer beads).

Choyang and Dawn at Malas and Mantras workshop July 2017

Kelsang Choyang and Dawn Jackson

Kelsang Choyang and Dawn Jackson making malas at our July 2017 workshop.

Malas and Mantras Workshop

Gen Kelsang Tsoglam visited in July 2017 to teach a workshop about malas and mantras. After her teaching, she taught students how to make malas (prayer beads).

Mantra Rolling with Naama Samur

Thanks to Naama Samur for teaching us the art of rolling mantras for filling Buddha statues.

Torma Making Workshop

Kadam Holly guides several torma-making workshops throughout the year to teach students the art of making torma offerings. This workshop was held prior to our Dorje Shugden Empowerment in the fall of 2016.