2026 Spring Work Party
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2026 Pujas – Fridays Vajrasattva & Mahakala
Fridays – Vajrasattva & Mahakala Puja Vajrasattva practice is the essential method for purifying negative karma and mental obscurations. Mahakala is considered to be an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. It is believed he manifested in this form to provide a more direct protection to practitioners, combining the aspects of compassion with the
2026 Pujas – Wednesdays Medicine Buddha & Mahakala
Wednesdays – Medicine Buddha & Mahakala Puja Medicine Buddha practice focuses on the direct realization of the mind’s naturally pure nature to dissolve the "three poisons"—ignorance, attachment, and aversion—which are the root of all illness. Practitioners visualize themselves or their afflicted body parts as the deity—a transparent form of deep blue lapis lazuli light—while reciting
2026 Pujas – Mondays Chenrezig & Mahakala
Mondays – Chenrezig & Mahakala Puja Chenrezig practice is a simple and effective deity meditation practice composed by Thangtong Gyalpo (1385-1464) a very great master in Tibet. Chenrazig or the All-seeing one (or Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit) is the embodiment of compassion, and Chenrazig practice is done to engender our own compassion. Mahakala is considered to
2026 Pujas – Sundays Green Tara/Riwo Sangchod Alternating
Sundays – Green Tara/Riwo Sangchod Alternating Green Tara Practice primarily protects from fear and misfortune, and her practice helps develop wisdom and compassion. Through gradually appreciating, practising, and ultimately embodying Tara’s wisdom and compassion in this practice, we can make a positive difference both in ourselves and to others. Riwo Sangchod (Smoke Offering) – As
KKC Losar (2026)
2026 Losar at KKC Vancouver The year 2026 in the Tibetan calendar marks the Year of the Fire Horse — one of the most dynamic and spiritually charged years in the Tibetan and Himalayan astrological cycle. In Tibetan astrology, the Horse symbolizes freedom, endurance, and forward momentum — both physical and spiritual — and is
The Precious Teachings of Niguma and Sukhasiddhi (Feb 2026)
2026 The Precious Teachings of Niguma and Sukhasiddhi (Two Wisdom Dakinis) Biographies and teachings of two early wisdom Dakinis whose teachings majorly influenced what became the Shangpa lineage (and now is ShangpaKagyu). Pre-requisites: None Location: Online only Dates: Feb 25, Feb 26 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Led by: Lama Sue Salter Cost: Minimum $15 requested
Tibetan Language Studies (Feb 2026)
2026 Tibetan Language Studies Gampopa Text Study/Translation "The Precious Garland" A seven week online and in person (at KKC Vancouver) program on “A precious Garland of the Supreme Path” (continued from last year) by the 12th Century Kagyu Master Gampopa. We will continue to study Tibetan grammar and translate this Tibetan text into English (with
Bardo Study Group (Feb 2026)
2026 Bardo Study Group Advice for Future Corpses A seven week online program based on two guidebooks on death and dying. Pre-requisites: None Course Materials: Book #1 “The Mirror of Mindfulness” a simple clear teaching on the four bardo’s (life, death, after-death, and rebirth) by Tsele Natsok Rangdrol (learned and accomplished 17th Century Tibetan spiritual