The Jefferson Tibetan Society

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

 

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Last updated: September 13th, 2009

© The Jefferson Tibetan Society

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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:

                                Discovering Buddhism Series- Weekends  

  This series is taking place at our temple about 5 min. from U.Va.,   The series includes shamatha meditation instruction & practice at each session, as well as viewing a 25 min. video on key aspects of Buddhism, followed by discussion.  All are welcome to attend-- e-mail Jts108va@aol.com.  Next meetings scheduled are:

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 the 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 and Shamatha Meditation" 

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

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

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