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NECHUNG BUDDHIST CENTER
San Francisco
Under the guidance of the current State Oracle Ven. Thupten Ngodup, we
are very pleased to announce the establishment of a Nechung Buddhist
Center in the Bay Area.As an official branch of the Nechung Monastery in
Dharamsala, India, Nechung Buddhist Center, San Francisco, was
established in 2000. In keeping with the goals of the Monastery, the
Nechung Center is dedicated to preserving the unique cultural and
spiritual heritage of Tibet and sharing it with the rest of the world.
The Nechung Buddhist Center, San Francisco, is a nonprofit
organization. The faculty members of the Nechung Center teach all
stages of Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan language. The Center holds
monthly meditations classes, and training programs; organizes
special talks, teachings and initiations by masters of all schools
of Tibetan Buddhism; and hosts presentations on the Tibetan art of
thangka painting, healing and astrology. Fund-raising efforts are
directed toward supporting the Nechung monastic community in India
and Tibet and creating educational and health-care facilities for
Tibetan refugees. A long-term goal of the Nechung Center is to
complete the refurbishment of the original monastery in Tibet.
INFORMATION COLUMN
Every month on the 10th and 25th day of
Tibetan Lunar calendar, there is Guru Rinpoche and Lama Chopa tsok
offering ceremonies. On the 2nd day of Tibetan Lunar
calendar, special Dharma Protector Puja ceremony is held.Apart
from that Ven. Geshe Gendun Samdup teaches on various topics of Tibetan
Buddhism every Friday. Details on other meditation and prayer gatherings
(not included in the monthly calendar) are sent through our
mailing list and phone calls.