Year: 2019

Christmas Holiday Party

The Yongey Buddhist Center’s annual holiday party was held on December 25 at the Center in Milpitas. Members and friends celebrated the joyful holiday season over delicious food and with great company. Thank you for coming!

Registration is OPEN for Joy of Living 1 Course

Chinese Joy of Living Program The Yongey Buddhist Center is pleased to announce the continuation of Mingyur Rinpoche’s Joy of Living Program at its Center.  The Program is in Chinese (Mandarin) and continues with the Joy of Living Level 1: Calming the Mind course. Monthly classes will be […]

Visit to Tsoknyi Nunnery

While in Kathmandu last month, members of the Yongey Buddhist Center journeyed to Tsoknyi Gechak Ling Nunnery to visit the Nunnery and School.  While there, they met with Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s oldest daughter, Ani Kunchok Palmo, who related the history of the Nunnery and about the on-going projects and […]

Trip to Osel Ling

In late October, members of the Yongey Buddhist Center journeyed to Tergar Osel Ling to thank Mingyur Rinpoche and resident Lamas for their prayers and services for the late Dorje Palmo.   While there, they attended the annual Drupchen Puja ceremony and presented offerings on behalf of the Yongey […]

Introduction to Meditation

The first class of Mingyur Rinpoche’s Introduction to Meditation course was held on October 6 at the Center.  Tergar Facilitator, Laurel Long, introduced Mingyur Rinpoche’s Joy of Living program and guided the group in meditation practice.  Close to 30 students attended the first class that will continue next […]

Registration for JOL Meditation Course is OPEN

Chinese Joy of Living Program The Yongey Buddhist Center is pleased to announce the addition of Mingyur Rinpoche’s Joy of Living Program to its practice schedule.  Monthly classes will be on Sundays with morning and afternoon sessions including a potluck lunch.  The program will be in Chinese (Mandarin) […]

Chinese Joy of Living Program

The Yongey Buddhist Center is pleased to announce the addition of Mingyur Rinpoche’s Joy of Living Program to its practice schedule.  Monthly seminars will be on Sundays with morning and afternoon sessions including a potluck lunch.  The program will be in Chinese (Mandarin) and begin with an Introduction […]

Vajrapani Birthday & Guru Rinpoche Tsok

A birthday celebration for Vajrapani Bodhisattva was held at the Center on Saturday, August 10. The celebration included chanting of the Vajrapani Sutra and Mantra during practice.  A Guru Rinpoche Tsok and Food Offering was also celebrated which included a chanting of the Guru Rinpoche Sutra and Mantra.  […]

Prayers for Dorje Palmo

A Prayer Service for Dorje Palmo, the leader and president of the Yongey Buddhist Center, was held July 9… the 100th day since her passing.   Members and friends gathered at the Center to offer prayers and perform the Amitabha practice and chanting.  A potluck lunch was served following […]

Mingyur Rinpoche Visits Milpitas

We are happy to report on Mingyur Rinpoche’s visit to our Center over the weekend of June 28 thru 30.  Three years have passed since Rinpoche’s last visit and everyone was eager to meet and receive new teachings. A Welcome Banquet was held the first night where 200 […]