Karuna Cayton

Friday, May 4th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ask The Buddhist Therapist
An evenings with Karuna Cayton to discuss the challenges in our daily lives, and how we can approach our problems from a Buddhist perspective.
Karuna will draw from his unique background in Modern Psychology and Buddhist Philosophy.
Saturday, May 5th, 10am-12pm & 2pm - 4pm
Buddhist Psychology Course, part 1
As a 2600-year-old system of thought, Buddhism is referred to as a major religion. However, it is more a system of psychology than a religion. This is only coming to light in recent years. His Holiness the Dalai Lama refers to Buddhism as “Mind Science” and this term is a synonym for “psychology”. With two-thirds of the entire Buddhist teachings considered psychology, there is an extremely rich, deep and profound explanation of the mind and its functions.
This course is designed to give the participant a thorough overview of Buddhist psychology, the nature of the mind, the source of mental and emotional disorders, and an understanding of Buddhist “therapy”.
Sunday, May 6th, 10am-12pm & 2pm - 4pm
Buddhist Psychology Course, part 2
As a 2600-year-old system of thought, Buddhism is referred to as a major religion. However, it is more a system of psychology than a religion. This is only coming to light in recent years. His Holiness the Dalai Lama refers to Buddhism as “Mind Science” and this term is a synonym for “psychology”. With two-thirds of the entire Buddhist teachings considered psychology, there is an extremely rich, deep and profound explanation of the mind and its functions.
This course is designed to give the participant a thorough overview of Buddhist psychology, the nature of the mind, the source of mental and emotional disorders, and an understanding of Buddhist “therapy”.
Karuna Cayton has been a licensed psychotherapist and a student of the Tibetan Buddhist approach to buddhism. From 1975-1988 he spent his time living and working in a monastery in Nepal until his return to the United States. He has worked as a psychotherapist since 1992 and is the author of The Misleading Mind, How We Create Our Own Problems and How Buddhist Psychology Can Help Us Solve Them.
Paula Chichester
Resident Teacher - May 8th - July 28th

The 100 Verses of Advice by Padampa Sangye.
These hundred short verses are the parting advice Padampa Sangye lovingly offered to the villagers of Dingri, Tibet. It is a friendly and powerful explanation of the various contemplations that foster a meaningful and happy life and ultimately, enlightenment.
Padampa Sangye is one of the most well known and beloved wandering Indian yogis of the 12th Century, who were seminal transmitters of Buddhism to China and Tibet. The course will include talks, meditations and discussions.
Recommended Books:
The Hundred Verses of Advice, by Dilgo Khyentse and Padampa Sangye, 2001 Shambhala
Padampa Sangye, Translated by David Molk, Shambhala Publications
Dzogchen, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Snow Lion 2000
Friday May 11th 6:00-8:00PM, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday May 25th 6:00-8:00 PM, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday June 1st 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SEVEN POINT MIND TRAINING BY GESHE CHEKAWA
This is the classic, inspiring, 11th Century Kadampa method on how to transform our afflicted minds into the mind of the Peace Warrior, the Bodhisattva.
It is full of ways to create a life of wisdom, compassion and skillful means. This is the heart of Tibetan Buddhism Teachings and is a favorite to all.
We will be using the translation found in Advice from a Spiritual Friend, one of the very first books published by Wisdom Publications. The course will include talks, meditations and discussions.
The weekends will include an assortment of exercises created to facilitate smooth, peaceful sitting meditation.
Saturday June 16th and Sunday 17th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday June 22nd and Sunday 23rd 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (includes Tsog)

A Celebration of His Holiness Dalai Lama's Birthday and Chenrezig Practice
Wednesday July 6th 6:00 pm - 9:00 PM

DHARMA AT LAKE TAHOE
May 20th Fire Puja and Mantra Board
June 9th - Naga Puja and Tsog picnic.
July 8th - Tsog Offering and Fire Puja
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PUJA DAYS
May 10th, 24th. June 9th and 23rd; July 8th and 22nd - Lama Chopa Puja
May 22nd, June 21nd, July 20th - Cittamani Tara Puja
May 29th, June 28th - Medicine Buddha Puja
May 15, June 12, July 12 - Dharma Protector Puja
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Spring Classes
Meditation 101 Class: This is an introduction to the Buddhist methods of meditation. Every Monday evening 6:30-7:30 pm
Buddhism In A Nutshell Class: Presented in ten - 1 hour sessions and covers the basic principles of Tibetan Buddhism.
Every other Sunday morning, 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Book Study Group:The Art of Happiness, by HH Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler Every Wednesday evenings 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm.
See Calendar section for all details.
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