Summer 2024 . Weekly Schedule
“What does it mean to study Buddhism? It means that you cultivate a mind of love and compassion for others.” – H.E. Garchen Rinpoche
- Health Policy: Vaccination against Covid19 is encouraged for all visitors. Please refrain from visiting if feeling at all unwell –or if you have been exposed to Covid. If positive for Covid or flu, wait at least ten days before returning.
- Our programs are mostly free of charge. Regular visitors are invited to become members to support the Center. Occasional visitors are encouraged to make a modest donation.
- Seating options include both cushions and chairs. Kindly take off your shoes before entering the practice area.
MONDAYS–FRIDAYS
Daily Prayers & Practices with Khenpo Samdup ~on zoom
Mondays – Fridays, 10:00 am–11:15 am
Virtual Achi Chokyi Drolma Practice, Smoke Offering & Parnashavari Practice.
DETAILS
Let’s stay connected! Please join our community of devoted Dharma practitioners as we come together on Zoom.us to study and practice the dharma under the leadership of Khenpo Samdup Rinpoche and senior practitioners.
Location:
Zoom only | CLICK HERE TO REQUEST ZOOM LINK
No registration or fee, drop-in
1st & 3rd THURSDAYS
Vajrakilaya Practice
1st & 3rd Thursdays (occasional adjustments)
Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 1, Aug 15, Sep 5, Sep 19
*no practice July 3rd
6:00–7:30pm
*empowerment required
DETAILS
Vajrakilaya is a wrathful deity associated with the removal of obstacles, particularly those related to spiritual practice. The meditation practice of Vajrakilaya is aimed at overcoming inner and outer obstacles on the path to enlightenment. H.E. Garchen Rinpoche has specifically requested our sangha to do this practice regularly.
[Refuge & empowerment are required to attend this practice.]
Location:
Garchen Mila Buddhist Center
The Paul Helen Building –in downtown Iowa City
209 East Washington Street, Suite 200
No registration or fee, drop-in. Regular visitors are invited to become a member.
SATURDAYS
Saturday Meditation & Discussion will resume September 7th
Green Tara Meditation
Discussion: The Heart of Compassion
Saturdays, 9:30-10:15 & 10:30–11:15am
SUNDAYS
OM AH HUNG Meditation Practice
Sundays, 9:30–10:15am
A guided meditation to purify afflictive emotions.
DETAILS
This practice will introduce you to a Tibetan Buddhist guided meditation – using the mantra Om Ah Hung – that can be used by anyone to achieve compassion and lovingkindness.
Location:
Garchen Mila Buddhist Center
The Paul Helen Building –in downtown Iowa City
209 East Washington Street, Suite 200
No registration or fee, drop-in. Regular visitors are invited to become a member.
Chenrezig Meditation Practice
Sundays, 10:30–11:15am
Joyful meditation to realize our own compassion.
DETAILS
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:
Garchen Mila Buddhist Center
The Paul Helen Building –in downtown Iowa City
209 East Washington Street, Suite 200
No registration or fee, drop-in. Regular visitors are invited to become a member.
MONTHLY PRACTICES & EVENTS
Sangha Lunch at India Cafe
1st Sundays | July 14, 11:15am
July 14 (*date change)
August 4
Join us for lunch and chatting.
DETAILS
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
LOCATION
Location: 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, 52240 The Dharma Center is located on the second floor of the Paul-Helen Building at 209 East Washington Street (Suite 200) in downtown Iowa City. The entrance to the building faces the Dubuque Street pedestrian mall. There is an elevator that opens directly to our doorway. The building and the center are accessible to individuals with mobility difficulties.
Parking: Iowa City’s downtown streets have limited metered parking. Parking is also available in three ramps with entrances from Dubuque and Linn Streets (Sheraton Hotel), Clinton and Capitol Streets (Old Capitol Center), and Iowa Avenue (Clock Tower Place). You may want to download this app on your phone to park on the street (although coins are allowed): Park Mobile
We need your Support!: All meditation and discussion sessions are offered to the public on a dana (generosity) basis. Donations are greatly appreciated. Please consider becoming a member in order to support meditation and Buddhist education in Iowa City.
Health Policy: Please do not come to the center if you feel at all ill –even with the sniffles. If you test positive for Covid or the flu please do not attend for at least ten days. We will be here when you feel better! In addition, please do not come to the center if you have a known exposure to covid or the flu.
Weather: If weather is extreme, we may need to cancel practice. Our home page will make weather announcements if needed.
WE OFFER OUR MEDITATION IN THE TRADITION OF GENEROSITY…
The Garchen Mila Buddhist Center upholds the ancient 2600-year-old Buddhist custom of offering teachings without cost. Staffed exclusively by volunteers, the center functions through the kindness of our members, enabling us to provide meditation sessions to the community without any fees. For those who decide to make our center a regular part of their journey, we invite you to join us as a member and contribute to the sustenance of our programs. For those who drop by occasionally, a modest donation for the day would be greatly appreciated.
To send membership by mail, please send checks to:
P.O. Box 5352, Coralville IA 52241
Milarepa Buddhist Center of Iowa
