Calendar

Mar
29
Fri
2024
Lunchtime Refuge –Silent Meditation
Mar 29 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Lunchtime Refuge –Silent Meditation


Fridays, noon–12:30
Drop-in for a silent sit. All levels welcome. Cushions & chairs provided. No food or beverages please. Meditation led by Joey B.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 |  Regular visitors are invited to become a member to sustain the Center.

Mar
30
Sat
2024
Tara Meditation Practice & Explanation
Mar 30 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Tara Meditation Practice & Explanation


Saturdays, 9:30–10:15am
This is a powerful ancient Buddhist meditation that allows us to take down our barriers and experience love and compassion for all beings. Through Green Tara meditation we can realize our own heart of compassion through the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization. Newcomers welcome. Meditation led by Catherine D.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 | Regular visitors are invited to become a member to sustain the Center.

Exploring Buddhism Discussion
Mar 30 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Exploring Buddhism Discussion: The Heart of Compassion


Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am
Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Discussion led by Stan R.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 |  Regular visitors are invited to become a member to sustain the Center.

Mar
31
Sun
2024
‘In Praise of Dharmadatu’ by Nagarjuna ~teachings by Khenpo Tamphel
Mar 31 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am

‘In Praise of Dharmadatu’ by Nagarjuna ~teachings by Khenpo Tamphel


Sundays, 9:30-10:15am
Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu,’ open to all—newcomers and experienced practitioners. This teaching will be held on zoom –but broadcast only at the Dharma Center. About Khenpo Tamphel.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 | Contributions to Khenpo Tamphel are very much welcome.

Chenrezig Meditation Practice
Mar 31 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Chenrezig Meditation Practice


Sundays, 10:30–11:00am


Join us in this  meditation to realize compassion.

Through Chenrezig meditation practice we can realize our own heart of compassion through the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization. Everyone welcome!

 
Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 | Donations welcome. Regular visitors are invited to become a member.
 
Apr
1
Mon
2024
Calming Mind Discussion Group
Apr 1 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Calming Mind Discussion Group


Mondays, 6:00–7:15pm
Relax your mind and body with meditation, discussion, and contemplation. We will explore Pema Chodron’s Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World together. No book purchase necessary -we will read together little by little. Discussion is led by Joyce J.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 |  Regular visitors are invited to become a member to sustain the Center.

Apr
5
Fri
2024
Lunchtime Refuge –Silent Meditation
Apr 5 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Lunchtime Refuge –Silent Meditation


Fridays, noon–12:30
Drop-in for a silent sit. All levels welcome. Cushions & chairs provided. No food or beverages please. Meditation led by Joey B.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 |  Regular visitors are invited to become a member to sustain the Center.

Apr
6
Sat
2024
Tara Meditation Practice & Explanation
Apr 6 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Tara Meditation Practice & Explanation


Saturdays, 9:30–10:15am
This is a powerful ancient Buddhist meditation that allows us to take down our barriers and experience love and compassion for all beings. Through Green Tara meditation we can realize our own heart of compassion through the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization. Newcomers welcome. Meditation led by Catherine D.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 | Regular visitors are invited to become a member to sustain the Center.

Exploring Buddhism Discussion
Apr 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Exploring Buddhism Discussion: The Heart of Compassion


Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am
Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Discussion led by Stan R.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 |  Regular visitors are invited to become a member to sustain the Center.

Apr
7
Sun
2024
‘In Praise of Dharmadatu’ by Nagarjuna ~teachings by Khenpo Tamphel
Apr 7 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am

‘In Praise of Dharmadatu’ by Nagarjuna ~teachings by Khenpo Tamphel


Sundays, 9:30-10:15am
Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu,’ open to all—newcomers and experienced practitioners. This teaching will be held on zoom –but broadcast only at the Dharma Center. About Khenpo Tamphel.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 | Contributions to Khenpo Tamphel are very much welcome.

Chenrezig Meditation Practice
Apr 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Chenrezig Meditation Practice


Sundays, 10:30–11:00am


Join us in this  meditation to realize compassion.

Through Chenrezig meditation practice we can realize our own heart of compassion through the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization. Everyone welcome!

 
Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 | Donations welcome. Regular visitors are invited to become a member.
 
Sangha Lunch at India Cafe
Apr 7 @ 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Sangha Lunch at India Cafe

1st Sundays | April 7th, 11:15am
[ April 7, May 5, June 2 ]


Join us for lunch and chatting.
This is an opportunity for us to get together and relax.  Everyone welcome!!


Location:
 India Cafe is located at 227 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Apr
8
Mon
2024
Calming Mind Discussion Group
Apr 8 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Calming Mind Discussion Group


Mondays, 6:00–7:15pm
Relax your mind and body with meditation, discussion, and contemplation. We will explore Pema Chodron’s Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World together. No book purchase necessary -we will read together little by little. Discussion is led by Joyce J.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 |  Regular visitors are invited to become a member to sustain the Center.

Apr
11
Thu
2024
A Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness & Achi Chokyi Drolma Practice
Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

A Rainfall of Benefit and Happiness & Achi Chokyi Drolma Practice

2nd Thursdays | April 11, 6:00-8:00pm

April 11, May 9, June 13


In the Drikung Kagyu tradition, Achi Chokyi Drolma is revered not only as a wisdom dakini and protector deity but also as the grandmother of Jigten Sumgön, the founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage. We invoke Achi Chokyi Drolma’s blessings and guidance in this practice, through visualization, mantra recitation, and meditation on Achi, with the aim of cultivating wisdom, compassion, and realization.


Location:
 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 | Donations welcome. Regular visitors are invited to become a member.
Apr
12
Fri
2024
Lunchtime Refuge –Silent Meditation
Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Lunchtime Refuge –Silent Meditation


Fridays, noon–12:30
Drop-in for a silent sit. All levels welcome. Cushions & chairs provided. No food or beverages please. Meditation led by Joey B.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 |  Regular visitors are invited to become a member to sustain the Center.

Apr
13
Sat
2024
Tara Meditation Practice & Explanation
Apr 13 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Tara Meditation Practice & Explanation


Saturdays, 9:30–10:15am
This is a powerful ancient Buddhist meditation that allows us to take down our barriers and experience love and compassion for all beings. Through Green Tara meditation we can realize our own heart of compassion through the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization. Newcomers welcome. Meditation led by Catherine D.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 | Regular visitors are invited to become a member to sustain the Center.

Exploring Buddhism Discussion
Apr 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Exploring Buddhism Discussion: The Heart of Compassion


Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am
Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Discussion led by Stan R.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 |  Regular visitors are invited to become a member to sustain the Center.

Apr
14
Sun
2024
‘In Praise of Dharmadatu’ by Nagarjuna ~teachings by Khenpo Tamphel
Apr 14 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am

‘In Praise of Dharmadatu’ by Nagarjuna ~teachings by Khenpo Tamphel


Sundays, 9:30-10:15am
Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu,’ open to all—newcomers and experienced practitioners. This teaching will be held on zoom –but broadcast only at the Dharma Center. About Khenpo Tamphel.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 | Contributions to Khenpo Tamphel are very much welcome.

Chenrezig Meditation Practice
Apr 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Chenrezig Meditation Practice


Sundays, 10:30–11:00am


Join us in this  meditation to realize compassion.

Through Chenrezig meditation practice we can realize our own heart of compassion through the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization. Everyone welcome!

 
Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 | Donations welcome. Regular visitors are invited to become a member.
 
Apr
15
Mon
2024
Calming Mind Discussion Group
Apr 15 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Calming Mind Discussion Group


Mondays, 6:00–7:15pm
Relax your mind and body with meditation, discussion, and contemplation. We will explore Pema Chodron’s Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World together. No book purchase necessary -we will read together little by little. Discussion is led by Joyce J.


Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City.
Registration: No registration, drop-in
Fee: $0 |  Regular visitors are invited to become a member to sustain the Center.