THURSDAY EVENING WEEKLY TEACHINGS WITH YANGSI RINPOCHE: Yangsi Rinpoche gives public teachings on Thursday evenings almost every week in the Jokhang Meditation Hall during the academic year (September through May). Please check the events listings on the home page and monthly calendars for latest schedule.

SUNDAY MORNING MEDITATION INSTRUCTION & MEDICINE BUDDHA PRACTICE takes place in the Jokhang (Meditation Hall) most Sundays from 10-12 during the academic year (September through May) faciliatated by Maitripa sangha and graduates. Please check the events listings on the home page and monthly calendars for latest schedule.


FIRST THURSDAY OPEN HOUSE
PLEASE JOIN US ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH! ~
OPEN TO ALL ~ FREE OF CHARGE

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an Open House and tour of campus facilities prior to  a public program featuring introductory teachings on Buddhist philosophy and meditative practice in the Jokhang Meditation Hall.

6:30 - 7:30 PM
*Enjoy light refreshment
*Tour the library, classroom & the Jokhang (Meditation Hall)
*Maitripa staff & alumni will be on hand to answer questions about the College and its programs.

7:30 – 9:00 PM
Public Program or Practice in the Jokhang; please see the home page for details on this month's program (in column on right-hand side of the home page)

>PLEASE EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!



PUBLIC EVENTS AND JOKHANG PROGRAM


Mission Statement: The Maitripa College Public Events Program exists to provide programs of interest to the general public and the Maitripa College student body. Programs are tailored to educate and inform the audience in the areas of self-improvement, personal development, right livelihood, psychology, meditation, conflict resolution, contemporary scholarship and topics in Buddhist studies, and other fields in accord with these areas of study. The Public Events Program offers courses in the format of weekend workshops, short courses, continuing education, conferences, retreats and pilgrimages.


COMING SOON:

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Please check the events listings on the HOME PAGE for more information on the following and additional public events and teachings

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Sunday, December 4,  10:00am-4:30pm
BUDDHISM & SCIENCE: THE ENVIRONMENT:  Is It Too Late for Individuals To Make A Difference? >MORE

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YOU ARE INVITED TO BE PART OF THE MAITRIPA COLLEGE 2011 WINTER BENEFIT & ONLINE AUCTION: Click here for details on how to join us in this educational, multi-media project to lift the spirits and benefit the world


LOCATION: Most public activities take place in the Jokhang Meditation Hall at Maitripa: 1119 SE Market St. (at SE 11th, near Hawthorne) Portland, OR 97214.


ALL ARE WELCOME: Maitripa College's Public Events are open to all and are by donation only unless otherwise noted on the event announcement.


QUESTIONS: If you have questions or would like more information about activities in the Jokhang, please see our volunteer coordinator or email info@maitripa.org.


THE JOKHANG MEDITATION HALL at MAITRIPA COLLEGE

The Jokhang Meditation Hall Program at Maitripa offers traditional Dharma teachings, pujas, prayers, and hosts visiting lamas. The Jokhang was given its name by Maitripa College's President  and primary teacher, Yangsi Rinpoche, after the famed Jokhang temple in Lhasa, Tibet.

The Jokhang Program strives to operate in a spirit of openness and community, and you are welcome to join us at any time for any activity held in the Jokhang, regardless of your religious affiliation. The Jokhang is a sacred space, and we ask you to respect it. Please leave your shoes in the space provided outside the temple & dress appropriately.

See the event calendar on the main page for current schedule of Jokhang Program events, as well as the monthly calendars. In the spirit of generosity, all Jokhang programs are offered to the public free of charge, although you are invited to offer a donation as an expression of your support.


DISCOVERING BUDDHISM PROGRAM: An FPMT Introductory Program

The aim of the Discovering Buddhism Program, which is offered in the Jokhang, is to give participants a solid footing in the practice of Mahayana Buddhism. Participants will receive an experiential taste of the Buddha's teachings, some retreat experience, and skills they can use to make their lives most meaningful. The Discovering Buddhism modules are offered free of charge by Maitripa several times a year, usually during the Maitripa College academic semester and summer breaks. However there are administrative costs to running this program; therefore your donations are needed and welcomed. Please click here for more information and for the latest schedule for the Discovering Buddhism Program at Maitripa.



SPECIAL APPEAL FOR THE JOKHANG - FALL 2011

Please help support the expenses for your Jokhang Meditation Hall for 2011! The Jokhang Meditation Hall needs $5,000 to cover its expenses for 2011 finish the year in the black and be able to continue to offer the incredible array of teachings and programs on a donation basis into 2012. Please support your community spiritual home now!

Donate Now to the Special Appeal Jokhang Fund


The Jokhang Meditation Hall is community-run and cannot survive without your support!

Ongoing opportunities to support the Jokhang include the following:

Sponsor Tsog Offering Puja on Tibetan 10th or 25th ($100)

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Sponsor Saffron for Water Bowls & Light Offerings for 1 Month ($75)
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Sponsor Flower Offerings for 1 Week ($50)

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Support the Visiting Teacher Fund to Facilitate More Great Events in the Jokhang. Donation amount of your choice:



LOCATION | CONTACTS | VISIT

Maitripa College | 1119 SE Market Street | Portland, Oregon USA 97214 | phone: 503-235-2477 | email: info@maitripa.org | fax: 503-231-6408