Upcoming events

Dharma Events

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Lama Jampa Thaye - May 2026 Teaching Program
May 9
Lama Jampa Thaye - May 2026 Teaching Program

We are honored to welcome Lama Jampa Thaye back to Dechen LA in May 2025 for more profound Buddhist teachings.

Lama Jampa: The Heart Sutra
May 16
Lama Jampa: The Heart Sutra

One of the most profound texts in Buddhism, the Heart Sutra reveals the essence of wisdom.

Lama Jampa: Initiation of the Seven Medicine Buddha Deities
May 16
Lama Jampa: Initiation of the Seven Medicine Buddha Deities

This rare and powerful initiation introduces the practice of the Medicine Buddhas, whose blessings bring healing, clarity, and the purification of mental and physical suffering.

Community Events

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Buddhists on Bikes - Training Rides
Feb 28
Buddhists on Bikes - Training Rides

Spring Cycling Challenge - Join us for training rides at beginner/intermediate level on select Saturdays

We’ll be rolling from Sakya Buddhist Center from 10.30am. Ride difficulty will depend on who is riding that day, from flat rides heading South to hill training heading North to Mandeville Canyon.

For more details, please email paul.haddon@dechen.us.

Murph Challenge - Memorial Day
May 25
Murph Challenge - Memorial Day

Take on the Murph Challenge or Sponsor our Team

This Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026 we will be undertaking the Murph Challenge. Test your physical and mental endurance as we honor our fallen heroes and raise money for Gold Star Mothers, our chosen veteran’s charity.

For more details, please email paul.haddon@dechen.us.

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