Meditation Workshop in Dallas - Compassion in the Heat of Conflict: Practicing Understanding Amid Division
In meditation we can develop new habits of mind by quietly reflecting on positive, realistic ways of seeing others. Join us for a morning meditation workshop to learn how.
Guru Yoga Mandala Offering Retreat
In this annual retreat we focus on two great preliminary practices: accumulating merit (or positive energy) by making mandala offerings, and receiving powerful blessings by engaging in the Guru Yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa.
The Search for the Self: An Emptiness Course & Meditation Retreat
In this workshop and subsequent retreat we will focus on the emptiness of the self, or I, as our meditation object. The teachings will help us understand what we need to focus on, and what we need to release from our perception.
Dealing with Anger, Attachment and Craving
A monthly series about how meditation opens the path to overcome our deepest suffering.
Meditation 101: Simple Practices for Busy People
Meditation makes our mind calm and peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are free from worries and mental discomfort, and as a result we will experience true happiness. Join us for this workshop as we look at simple ways to incorporate meditation into busy life.
Food for Thought: Together, Community
Join us for appetizers and a special teaching on Community followed by a delicious dinner!
A Celebration of Faith: Offering Mantras to our Spiritual Guide
On this auspicious day, the day of Venerable Geshe-la's birth, we celebrate Buddha's first Turning of the Wheel of Dharma. With minds of rejoicing and gratitude, we make an offering of our faith by reciting the special prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from His Faithful Disciples and by collecting our Guru’s name mantra in a one-day retreat.
Moving From Doubt to Confidence
Join us for one of our highly popular nature center day retreats! Get out of the city, slow down, and enjoy a uniquely meaningful shift in perspective. Learn how to rely upon practical wisdom and meditation to increase your confidence, and to align your daily activities with your spiritual life goals.
Learn to Meditate and Go From Stressed to Steady
Learn how the methods of Buddhist meditation can reduce our stress and calm our mind. Switch your mode from stressed to steady.
Mother’s Day Brunch - The Kindness of Mother Beings
Register for Sunday morning’s class and stay for a complimentary Mother’s Day pancake brunch.
Compassion: The Unsurpassed Path of Healing, Harmony and Happiness (Away Retreat)
The weekend's teachings and meditations explore The Three Principal Aspects of the Path to Enlightenment and Essential Insights into the Avalokiteshvara Sadhana, from the text Mirror of Dharma with Additions by internationally renowned Buddhist author and teacher Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
The Buddhist Practices that Turn Suffering Into Strength
During this half-day workshop we will learn about this power of the mind and how to tap into it. Through developing our own wisdom, correct views, and flexibility, we can learn how not to feel so overwhelmed when life presents challenges.
Compassion & Fasting Retreat with Drop of Essential Nectar Prayers (Nyungne)
Join us to celebrate Buddha’s Enlightenment Day with a special purification and fasting retreat.
The Nature of Reality
Join us for one of our highly popular nature center day retreats! Get out of the city, slow down, and enjoy a uniquely meaningful perspective. During this retreat we will explore the nature of reality. Through meditation, we can begin to view our selves, our world, and our life in a more realistic way.
A Buddhist View on Death and Dying
Join us for a special evening with teachings that explore how living a meaningful life enables us to approach death with peace and acceptance.
Learn to Meditate: Denton
Join us in Denton for a free meditation workshop presented by Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Wangpo.
Keith House - Skyspaces and Perception
Join us for a special evening at Keith House in Fort Worth, including a guided meditation and sunset viewing in a James Turrell Skyspace.
The Healing Power of Friendship
Join us for an insightful class where we explore the significance of friendship in our lives through the lens of Buddha’s teachings. Learn how to build genuine connections, develop compassion, and build support.
A Day of Pure Practice: Pure Life Precepts and Heart Jewel
This special practice day will begin with the granting of the Eight Mahayana Precepts, followed by the Heart Jewel prayers. Participants will receive powerful one-day vows in a simple, heartfelt ceremony, taking them with bodhichitta intention to benefit all living beings. Afterward, there will be time for guided meditation, recitation, and quiet contemplation centered on Heart Jewel prayers.
Guided Refuge Retreat
During this retreat we will spend time developing the beautiful mind of refuge, our actual protection from all pain and problems.
Buddha Shakyamuni Empowerment
On this special day Gen Kelsang Wangpo will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni and also give a brief commentary to the Liberating Prayer.
Center Cherishing
Because our spiritual home exists as part of our open, inviting community, we take time to cherish the space and make the Center more welcoming. Mainly a center cherishing event is about cleaning the Center.
The Preciousness of Tantra (A Four-Part Practice Series)
Join us for this four-part series on the precious practice of Highest Yoga Tantra.
Meditation Practice Series: Realize Your Potential
This lamrim practice series focuses on realizing our potential for the greatest purpose.
Life of Buddha Movie Night
Join us as we watch this special dramatic presentation, inspired by Venerable Geshe-la and his teachings, that visually captures the essence of Buddha Shakyamuni's life.
Meditation 101 (Free)
Make meditation part of your new year. Join us for this Free event!
Meditación 101 (Gratis)
Haz de la meditación parte de tu nuevo año. ¡Únete a nosotros en este evento gratuito!
A Day of Pure Practice: Pure Life Precepts and Heart Jewel
This special practice day will begin with the granting of the Eight Mahayana Precepts, followed by the Heart Jewel prayers. Participants will receive powerful one-day vows in a simple, heartfelt ceremony, taking them with bodhichitta intention to benefit all living beings. Afterward, there will be time for guided meditation, recitation, and quiet contemplation centered on Heart Jewel prayers.
Buddhist Love Panel and Dessert Party
We are going to have a Buddhist Love Panel and everyone is welcome. You can submit questions in advance or you can ask them live. Our panelists will entertain you with wisdom and humor as they answer your questions.
Heartfelt Advice for a Happy Life: An Away Retreat
Start the year by giving yourself some time and space to set a spiritual motivation. Get away from it all and enjoy a group retreat with the KMC Texas community as we travel up to Lake Texoma for a beautiful weekend retreat.
Keith House - Skyspaces and Perception 🚨 Rescheduled March 21
Join us for a special evening at Keith House in Fort Worth, including a guided meditation and sunset viewing in a James Turrell Skyspace.
Learn to Meditate! (Free) 🚨 Rescheduled Feb 21
Make meditation part of your new year. Join us for this Free event!
¡Aprende a meditar! (Gratis) 🚨 Reprogramado Feb 21
Haz de la meditación parte de tu nuevo año. ¡Únete a nosotros en este evento gratuito!
Entering the Holy Mandala of Venerable Vajrayogini
Join us for a meaningful 3-day meditation retreat focused on the self-generation practices of Highest Yoga Tantra in general and Venerable Vajrayogini in particular.
Open House - Everyone Welcome!
Join us for our open house event, welcoming the general public and new friends to our beautiful Kadampa Buddhist temple!