The Jefferson Tibetan Society

P.O. Box 874 Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 980-1752
jts108va@aol.com http://jts.avenue.org

Last updated:
January 23th, 2010

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The Jefferson Tibetan Society's primary function is to provide teaching and meditation practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, as exemplified by His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teachings. Our resident Lama of the last 25 years, Venerable Geshe Jampel Thardo from Drepung Loseling Monastery passed from our world in September 2008. He demonstrated physical signs of a very high level of spiritual realization at the time of his passing and we are so grateful for all the guidance he provided to our sangha and the central Virginia community. As it was Geshe-la's wish for our Dharma center to continue to function as a teaching & practice center, the following activities are offered:

The Four Noble Truths with His Holiness The XIV Dalai Lama

Our Saturday sessions meet at our temple, which is about 5 min. from UVA. The series includes a 15 minute shamatha meditation instruction & practice at each session, followed by the video and discussion. Suggested donation of $10. All are welcome to attend-- e-mail Jts108va@aol.com.

Saturday, March 20th, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Past Meetings:

Four Noble Truths
Saturday, March 6th, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 20th, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 6th, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 30th, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Ethics for a New Millennium
Part One: Saturday, January 16th, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Part Two: Saturday, January 23rd, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Discovering Buddhism Series
Saturday, December 5th, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 12th, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 19th, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 21st, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Topic: "The Power of Meditation"
Saturday, November 14th, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Topic: "How to develop Bodhicitta"
Saturday, October 31st, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Topic: Understanding Taking Refuge in 3 Jewels
Saturday, October 24th, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Topic: Transforming Problems
Saturday, October 17th, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Topic: Samsara and Nirvana - Understanding Suffering and How to Develop Lasting Happiness
Saturday, October 10th, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Topic: Meditation & General Discussion
Saturday, October 3rd, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Topic: Impermanence, Death & Rebirth

Please see Schedule page for additional information on upcoming events. Many special events and workshops are offered throughout the year.

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The Jefferson Tibetan Society was founded in 1982 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational foundation.