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Parting from the Four Attachments
Aug 8
Parting from the Four Attachments

Parting from the Four Attachments is a profound Buddhist teaching originally transmitted by Mañjuśrī to Sachen Kunga Nyingpo, the first patriarch of the Sakya school.

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Lama Jampa: The Excellent Vase of Nectar
Oct 24
Lama Jampa: The Excellent Vase of Nectar

The teaching will explain how the famous confession prayer to the Thirty-Five Buddhas is drawn from the Three Heaps Sutra, a central Mahayana text on purification, rejoicing, and dedication.

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Lama Jampa: Initiation of Chenrezik Mahamudra
Oct 28
Lama Jampa: Initiation of Chenrezik Mahamudra

This initiation bestows the authority to meditate on Chenrezik, the embodiment of compassionate energy, and on mahamudra - the great seal - which is the true nature of mind.

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Lama Jampa: Green Tara Initiation and Practice Instruction
Oct 31
Lama Jampa: Green Tara Initiation and Practice Instruction

The goddess Tara is revered in all traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism as the embodiment of the liberating activity of all buddhas. Lama Jampa will bestow the initiation and explain the deity-yoga practice.

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Helping the Homeless
Helping the Homeless

Dechen LA supports Feed The Streets Los Angeles. Join us when you can!

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Supporting Our Veterans
Supporting Our Veterans

Support our veterans through the annual Murph challenge and other events.

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Buddhists on Bikes
Buddhists on Bikes

If you love cycling and want to help the community, join us for a charity ride!

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News

News
Lama Jampa Thaye Completes Inspiring California Teaching Tour
Lama Jampa Thaye Completes Inspiring California Teaching Tour

Lama Jampa Thaye has just completed a busy and inspiring 12-day teaching tour of California.

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Lama Jampa’s Joyful Visit to Dechen LA: A Two-Week Celebration of Dharma
Lama Jampa’s Joyful Visit to Dechen LA: A Two-Week Celebration of Dharma

What an unforgettable two weeks! Lama Jampa Thaye has just wrapped up a vibrant and joyful visit to Dechen LA in Santa Monica, and we couldn’t be more grateful!

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Sangha Visit to The Gentle Barn
Sangha Visit to The Gentle Barn

Several members of the Sakya Buddhist Temple enjoyed a magical morning at The Gentle Barn, an animal sanctuary in Santa Clarita, yesterday as part of our developing community outreach work.

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A Week of Dharma Practice and Fun for Children
A Week of Dharma Practice and Fun for Children

This year, the second week of the Dechen summer course in France offered a wonderful opportunity for some of our young practitioners deepen their connection with the Three Jewels while having lots of fun!

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Transformational Retreat in the French Dordogne
Transformational Retreat in the French Dordogne

The last two weeks of a still balmy August saw the completion of this year’s summer school with Lama Jampa Thaye at our European retreat centre in France, Sakya Changlochen Ling.

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His Holiness Sakya Gongma Trichen Visits Santa Monica
His Holiness Sakya Gongma Trichen Visits Santa Monica

On Tuesday August 6, Dechen LA was blessed to welcome His Holiness Gongma Trichen Rinpoche to Santa Monica.

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The End of a Month Long North America Tour
The End of a Month Long North America Tour

During this visit Lama Jampa taught on both the East and West Coasts and also made his annual visit to Sakya Dolma Ling in Mexico.

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Lama Jampa Thaye Los Angeles Teachings!
Lama Jampa Thaye Los Angeles Teachings!

It’s only a few weeks now until Lama Jampa’s teaching program in Los Angeles begins!

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Lama Jampa Thaye’s Fall North American Tour!
Lama Jampa Thaye’s Fall North American Tour!

We’re very excited to announce details of Lama Jampa Thaye’s forthcoming North American Tour.

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