Manjushri Dharma Center

Saturday Morning Meditation at Asilomar Beach
2025-07-19 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Asilomar State Beach, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Rinpoche invites all to Asilomar State Beach where we learn and practice sitting and walking meditation. In sitting meditation, you calm your mind and bring your awareness to the present moment. In walking meditation, you direct your attention to the movement and sensations of your body. You feel your feet on the ground, and arrive fully to the present moment with each step.

Meet to Carpool at 9:30am at MDC: We will gather at the Manjushri Dharma Center at 9:30am and carpool to the Asilomar Conference Grounds/Asilomar Beach with the hopes of starting our practice at 10am.

Parking at Asilomar: Parking is free at the Asilomar Conference Grounds, or there is parking on the street on Sunset Blvd. Asilomar Conference Grounds also has bathrooms.
Prayer for World Peace–we will also pray for peace in the world, an ocean of peace–using this prayer written by Khenpo La.
Questions? Contact Rachel C. at rachel.i.christo@gmail.com or 831-277-0529.
Notes: No beach fire this time, keeping it simple! Rain will mean meditation reverts to the normal 10am at the Manjushri Dharma Center.
No Zoom meditation on this day–so sorry dear global Sangha!

Saturday Morning Meditation
2025-07-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind, and it can help us connect to timeless, deep inner peace. Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice. After meditation, enjoy some tea with Rinpoche and talking together. A donation of $10.00 per class is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Saturday morning meditation is held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom.

Please do join us for this profound practice. Tashi Delek!

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No Saturday Morning Meditation
2025-08-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
There will be no meditation on Saturday, August 9th, 2025 as Rinpoche attends Lama Tharchin Rinpoche’s 12th dechö anniversary events. After that, Rinpoche will teach Monday, August 11th for Chanted Prayer practice, but then will be traveling to Portland, Oregon and Trout Lake, Washington, for the 18th Annual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup. We will resume meditation again on Saturday, August 30th.
More about dechö events:

In Tibetan Buddhism, particularly within the Vajrayana tradition, a “Dechö anniversary” refers to the anniversary of a lama or teacher’s parinirvana, which marks the passing of a great Buddhist master.
Here’s a breakdown of the meaning:

“De” (or “Dechö”): Signifies the time when a lama passes into parinirvana.
“Chö”: Represents the act of making offerings to connect with the blessings of the lama’s wisdom mind.

Therefore, the Dechö anniversary is a significant occasion for students and devotees to honor their departed teachers, connect with their teachings, and accumulate merit through practices like making offerings, prayers, and aspirational prayers.
It’s a time for remembrance and reaffirmation of their connection to the teacher and the Dharma (Buddhist teachings). This is considered particularly beneficial during this time, where the merit generated from such practices is said to be multiplied.
(source: google ai)

Saturday Morning Meditation
2025-08-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Rinpoche returns on Friday evening and is planning to host meditation on Saturday, August 30th. However, please check the website before heading down to make sure it’s still on! If so, please come welcome our teacher back! Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind, and it can help us connect to timeless, deep inner peace. Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice. After meditation, enjoy some tea with Rinpoche and talking together. A donation of $10.00 per class is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Saturday morning meditation is held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom.

Please do join us for this profound practice. Tashi Delek!

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Saturday Morning Meditation
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 and 9 more dates | Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind, and it can help us connect to timeless, deep inner peace. Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice. A donation of $10.00 per class is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Saturday morning meditation is held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom.

Please do join us for this profound practice. Tashi Delek!

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Student-led Saturday Morning Meditation
2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind, and it can help us connect to timeless, innate inner peace. While Rinpoche is away, we will continue to open the Dharma Center for Saturday morning meditation. What better way to honor our teacher than to practice!
In-person only while Rinpoche is away, no Zoom option (apologies!)

Student-facilitated Saturday Morning Silent Meditation
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind, and it can help us connect to timeless, innate inner peace. While Rinpoche is away, we will continue to open the Dharma Center for Saturday morning meditation. What better way to honor our teacher than to practice!
In-person only while Rinpoche is away, no Zoom option (apologies!)
Image of the Little Sur River by Katie Keeley, used by permission

Student-facilitated Saturday Morning Silent Meditation
2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States

No Saturday Morning Silent Meditation
2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
We will not host Saturday meditation on November 15th nor on November 22nd, as Rinpoche is returning and continuing his solitary, silent retreat from the comfort of his own home. Please continue to refrain from contacting Rinpoche to honor his retreat wishes. We will return to regular Monday night prayers and Saturday meditation with Rinpoche the week of November 24th.

No Saturday Morning Meditation
2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Rinpoche is still not feeling well, and will take Saturday to rest (and not spread this to his students–so thoughtful, thank you Rinpoche!)

Saturday Morning Meditation-Confirmed
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Rinpoche is feeling much better and can host Saturday meditation.

Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind, and it can help us connect to timeless, deep inner peace. Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice. A donation of $10.00 per class is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Saturday morning meditation is held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom.

Please do join us for this profound practice. Tashi Delek!

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Saturday Morning Meditation
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
Meditation on Saturday, Feb. 21st IS ON!
Meditation is a helpful way to relax the body and calm the mind, and it can help us connect to timeless, deep inner peace. Join us Saturday mornings as Rinpoche gives a brief teaching followed by silent meditation practice. A donation of $10.00 per class is requested, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Saturday morning meditation is held both in-person at the Dharma Center and virtually on Zoom.

Please do join us for this profound practice. Tashi Delek!

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No Saturday Morning Meditation 3/21/2026
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
There will be no Saturday Morning Meditation on Saturday, 3/21/2026, as Rinpoche is holding a virtual Amitabha Dechen Shingdrup on Zoom for his Taiwanese Sangha. Please do take the opportunity to join the retreat remotely!
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