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209 E Washington St., Suite 200
Iowa City, 52240 United States Get Directions
https://milarepaiowa.org
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Event Series Calming Mind Discussion Group

Calming Mind Discussion Group

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

Mondays, 7:00–8:15pm Relax your mind and body with meditation, discussion, and contemplation. We will explore Pema Chodron’s Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World together. No book purchase necessary -we will read together little by little. Location:  Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0...

Free
Event Series Chenrezig Meditation Practice

Chenrezig Meditation Practice

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

Sundays, 10:30-11:00am The Buddhist path is a journey for each of us to become the embodiment of loving-kindness and compassion. Chenrezig meditation is an opportunity to explore this compassion through visualization and meditation and the recitation of the six-syllable mantra: Om Mani Padme Hung. ____________ Location: at the Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington...

Free
Event Series Dharma Teachings by Khenpo Tamphel

Dharma Teachings by Khenpo Tamphel

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

Dharma teachings by Khenpo Tamphel: In Praise of Dharmadatu' by Nagarjuna Sundays, 9:30-10:15am Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu,’  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...

Free
Event Series The Heart of Compassion: Exploring Buddhism

The Heart of Compassion: Exploring Buddhism

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

The Heart of Compassion: exploring Buddhism through 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Suitable for both...

Free
Event Series Tara Meditation Practice & Explanation

Tara Meditation Practice & Explanation

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

This is a powerful ancient Buddhist meditation that allows us to take down our barriers and experience love and compassion for all beings. Through Green Tara meditation we explore our own heart of compassion by the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization. Newcomers welcome. Suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Meditation led...

Free
Event Series Lunchtime Refuge –Silent Meditation

Lunchtime Refuge –Silent Meditation

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

Drop-in for a silent sit. All levels welcome. Cushions & chairs provided. No food or beverages please. Fridays, noon–12:30 Garchen Mila Buddhist Center The Paul Helen Building – 209 E Washington St., Suite 200 | Iowa City www.milarepaiowa.org I'm new to all of this!  

Free
Event Series Calming Mind Discussion Group

Calming Mind Discussion Group

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

Mondays, 7:00–8:15pm Relax your mind and body with meditation, discussion, and contemplation. We will explore Pema Chodron’s Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World together. No book purchase necessary -we will read together little by little. Location:  Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington Street, Suite 200, in downtown Iowa City. Registration: No registration, drop-in Fee: $0...

Free
Event Series Chenrezig Meditation Practice

Chenrezig Meditation Practice

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

Sundays, 10:30-11:00am The Buddhist path is a journey for each of us to become the embodiment of loving-kindness and compassion. Chenrezig meditation is an opportunity to explore this compassion through visualization and meditation and the recitation of the six-syllable mantra: Om Mani Padme Hung. ____________ Location: at the Garchen Mila Buddhist Center, 209 East Washington...

Free
Event Series Dharma Teachings by Khenpo Tamphel

Dharma Teachings by Khenpo Tamphel

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

Dharma teachings by Khenpo Tamphel: In Praise of Dharmadatu' by Nagarjuna Sundays, 9:30-10:15am Join us for profound teachings on Nagarjuna’s ‘In Praise of Dharmadatu,’  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...

Free
Event Series The Heart of Compassion: Exploring Buddhism

The Heart of Compassion: Exploring Buddhism

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

The Heart of Compassion: exploring Buddhism through 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' Saturdays, 10:30–11:15am Join us for an introduction to Buddhism through the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva. Explore the path of lovingkindness and compassion as guided by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s The Heart of Compassion. Purchase of the book is optional. Suitable for both...

Free
Event Series Tara Meditation Practice & Explanation

Tara Meditation Practice & Explanation

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

This is a powerful ancient Buddhist meditation that allows us to take down our barriers and experience love and compassion for all beings. Through Green Tara meditation we explore our own heart of compassion by the application of mantra recitation, mindfulness meditation and visualization. Newcomers welcome. Suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Meditation led...

Free
Event Series Lunchtime Refuge –Silent Meditation

Lunchtime Refuge –Silent Meditation

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

Drop-in for a silent sit. All levels welcome. Cushions & chairs provided. No food or beverages please. Fridays, noon–12:30 Garchen Mila Buddhist Center The Paul Helen Building – 209 E Washington St., Suite 200 | Iowa City www.milarepaiowa.org I'm new to all of this!  

Free