Lunchtime Refuge – Silent Meditation

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Discover the transformative power of silence and mindfulness in this shared meditation. Join us at Lunchtime Refuge for a half-hour respite. We kindly request refraining from bringing food or beverages into the space. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a beginner exploring mindfulness, all levels are warmly welcomed. Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in...

Green Tara Meditation Practice

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Join us in this ancient meditation that allows us to experience love and compassion for all beings. Through Green Tara meditation we can realize our own heart of compassion through the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization.  Newcomers welcome. This is a chance to explore Tibetan Buddhist meditation in a relaxed atmosphere. We...

Exploring Buddhism: The Heart of Compassion

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through discussion of the '37 Practices of a Bodhisattva.' Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s classic book  The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Suitable for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200,...

Dharma teachings by Khenpo Tamphel: ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu’ by Nagarjuna

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu’ –all levels welcome! This poetic work from the great 2nd century Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna shows us how buddha nature exists in all beings, and how it can be gradually uncovered by those who train in the methods described, and blossom into the fully...

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation: Chenrezig Meditation Practice

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Sundays, 10:30–11:15am Join us in this  meditation to realize compassion for all beings. 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: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0 | Donations welcome. Regular visitors...

Lunchtime Refuge – Silent Meditation

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Discover the transformative power of silence and mindfulness in this shared meditation. Join us at Lunchtime Refuge for a half-hour respite. We kindly request refraining from bringing food or beverages into the space. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a beginner exploring mindfulness, all levels are warmly welcomed. Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in...

Green Tara Meditation Practice

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Join us in this ancient meditation that allows us to experience love and compassion for all beings. Through Green Tara meditation we can realize our own heart of compassion through the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization.  Newcomers welcome. This is a chance to explore Tibetan Buddhist meditation in a relaxed atmosphere. We...

Exploring Buddhism: The Heart of Compassion

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through discussion of the '37 Practices of a Bodhisattva.' Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s classic book  The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Suitable for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200,...

Dharma teachings by Khenpo Tamphel: ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu’ by Nagarjuna

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu’ –all levels welcome! This poetic work from the great 2nd century Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna shows us how buddha nature exists in all beings, and how it can be gradually uncovered by those who train in the methods described, and blossom into the fully...

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation: Chenrezig Meditation Practice

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Sundays, 10:30–11:15am Join us in this  meditation to realize compassion for all beings. 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: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0 | Donations welcome. Regular visitors...

Lunchtime Refuge – Silent Meditation

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Discover the transformative power of silence and mindfulness in this shared meditation. Join us at Lunchtime Refuge for a half-hour respite. We kindly request refraining from bringing food or beverages into the space. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a beginner exploring mindfulness, all levels are warmly welcomed. Location: 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in...

Khenpo Samdup: Vajrakilaya Empowerment

Garchen Mila Buddhist Center 209 E Washington St., Suite 200, Iowa City, United States

Delve into the profound meditation practices of Tibetan Buddhism with a Vajrakilaya empowerment led by Khenpo Samdup at Garchen Mila Buddhist Center on Friday, May 17th exploring the transformative power of Bodhichitta and the enlightened activity of the Buddhas. Engage in intensive Vajrakilaya teachings and practices on Saturday, May 18th, as you unlock the wisdom...