- Registration is live – Lojong teachings with Lama Pema Tsewang, May 2024
During this weekend program Lama Pema Tsewang will teach on Lojong, meditation practices from the eleventh-century master Atisha that transform habitual selfishness into compassionate altruism. For program & registration information, please visit our Special Teachings & Events page. - Dharma Movie Night – Tuesday Feb 13 @ 6:30pm
BRILLIANT MOON: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche chronicles the life of meditation master Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, one of Tibet’s most revered 20th-century Buddhist teachers. He was an inspiration to all who encountered him, and his many students throughout the world included the Dalai Lama and the King of Bhutan. Two of his admirers are Richard Gere and Lou Reed, who provide the narration for his dangerous journey out of China and the subsequent spread of his influence … Continue reading - Join Us for A Losar Celebration
Losar, the Tibetan lunar new year, will begin on Saturday, February 10. Please join V.V.P. members and friends as we welcome the year of the dragon. We’ll gather at 9am to practice, make aspirations for the coming year, and connect with friends and community. It’s said that the merit of our positive actions is multiplied by 100 million! We will celebrate with a potluck brunch after practice. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. All are welcome!
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Vajra Vidya Portland is a Tibetan Buddhist meditation center in Portland, Maine, offering programs for beginning meditators as well as continuing practitioners. We are under the direction of the Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, an eminent meditation master and scholar in the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Thrangu Rinpoche established Vajra Vidya Portland when he first came to Maine in 1996; he returned annually to lead retreats for many years. Now we are fortunate to host his senior lamas from Asia and North America for meditation programs and empowerments.