
New Members Welcome 1st Wednesday of the Month - Drikung Dharmakirti International Sangha (DDIS)
Weekly Drikung Kagyu Dharma gatherings for listening, reflection, and practice under Dorje Lopön Dr. Lye’s guidance, held Wednesday evenings (Western Hemisphere) with a minimal commitment to weekly sangha attendance.
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Teacher-led Drikung Kagyu Dharma gatherings emphasize guided listening, reflective practice, and communal cultivation of Buddhadharma under Dorje Lopön Dr. Lye; prospective members should commit to weekly sangha attendance.

Teacher-led Drikung Kagyu Dharma gatherings emphasize guided listening, reflective practice, and communal cultivation of Buddhadharma under Dorje Lopön Dr. Lye; prospective members should commit to weekly sangha attendance.
Teacher-led Drikung Kagyu Dharma gatherings emphasize guided listening, reflective practice, and communal cultivation of Buddhadharma under Dorje Lopön Dr. Lye; prospective members should commit to weekly sangha attendance.

30 minutes of guided meditation precede a short break and a communal reading and discussion of a Buddhist text, creating a quiet, inclusive sangha space for beginners and experienced practitioners; free drop in session.

30 minutes of guided meditation precede a short break and a communal reading and discussion of a Buddhist text, creating a quiet, inclusive sangha space for beginners and experienced practitioners; free drop in session.
30 minutes of guided meditation precede a short break and a communal reading and discussion of a Buddhist text, creating a quiet, inclusive sangha space for beginners and experienced practitioners; free drop in session.

Peer-led meetings applying traditional Buddhist teachings (the Dharma) to addiction recovery, combining mindfulness practice, reflective discussion, and mutual empowerment in an inclusive sangha to support freedom from addictive suffering.

Peer-led meetings applying traditional Buddhist teachings (the Dharma) to addiction recovery, combining mindfulness practice, reflective discussion, and mutual empowerment in an inclusive sangha to support freedom from addictive suffering.
Peer-led meetings applying traditional Buddhist teachings (the Dharma) to addiction recovery, combining mindfulness practice, reflective discussion, and mutual empowerment in an inclusive sangha to support freedom from addictive suffering.

Peer-led community circle applying traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation practices to addiction recovery, offering confidential sharings, compassionate guidance, and mutual support for anyone seeking freedom from addictive patterns.

Peer-led community circle applying traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation practices to addiction recovery, offering confidential sharings, compassionate guidance, and mutual support for anyone seeking freedom from addictive patterns.
Peer-led community circle applying traditional Buddhist teachings and meditation practices to addiction recovery, offering confidential sharings, compassionate guidance, and mutual support for anyone seeking freedom from addictive patterns.

Aromatic smoke-cleansing ritual using Tibetan Buddhist readings and guided meditation to remove spiritual pollution and contamination; participants may smell incense, listen to recitations, or join mantra chanting in a welcoming temple sangha.

Aromatic smoke-cleansing ritual using Tibetan Buddhist readings and guided meditation to remove spiritual pollution and contamination; participants may smell incense, listen to recitations, or join mantra chanting in a welcoming temple sangha.
Aromatic smoke-cleansing ritual using Tibetan Buddhist readings and guided meditation to remove spiritual pollution and contamination; participants may smell incense, listen to recitations, or join mantra chanting in a welcoming temple sangha.

Evening dharma teaching and 20-minute silent meditation followed by open group discussion fostering an inclusive sangha; practices draw on Thich Nhat Hanh, Ramana Maharshi, and Gangaji, with BIPOC voices explicitly welcomed.

Evening dharma teaching and 20-minute silent meditation followed by open group discussion fostering an inclusive sangha; practices draw on Thich Nhat Hanh, Ramana Maharshi, and Gangaji, with BIPOC voices explicitly welcomed.
Evening dharma teaching and 20-minute silent meditation followed by open group discussion fostering an inclusive sangha; practices draw on Thich Nhat Hanh, Ramana Maharshi, and Gangaji, with BIPOC voices explicitly welcomed.

Peer led Dharma meetings combining Buddhist teachings, guided meditation, and mutual support practices to address addictive tendencies and cultivate empowerment, sobriety, and freedom from suffering within a trauma aware, nonjudgmental community.

Peer led Dharma meetings combining Buddhist teachings, guided meditation, and mutual support practices to address addictive tendencies and cultivate empowerment, sobriety, and freedom from suffering within a trauma aware, nonjudgmental community.
Peer led Dharma meetings combining Buddhist teachings, guided meditation, and mutual support practices to address addictive tendencies and cultivate empowerment, sobriety, and freedom from suffering within a trauma aware, nonjudgmental community.

Guided silent sits interspersed with walking meditation in a quiet community dharma space, suitable for all levels and complete beginners; free and in-person with no experience necessary.

Guided silent sits interspersed with walking meditation in a quiet community dharma space, suitable for all levels and complete beginners; free and in-person with no experience necessary.
Guided silent sits interspersed with walking meditation in a quiet community dharma space, suitable for all levels and complete beginners; free and in-person with no experience necessary.

Daily silent sits Monday–Friday welcome new and experienced meditators, with cushions and seating provided and a shoe free practice area; drop in anytime during the session, offered on a dana (donation) basis.

Daily silent sits Monday–Friday welcome new and experienced meditators, with cushions and seating provided and a shoe free practice area; drop in anytime during the session, offered on a dana (donation) basis.
Daily silent sits Monday–Friday welcome new and experienced meditators, with cushions and seating provided and a shoe free practice area; drop in anytime during the session, offered on a dana (donation) basis.