Medicine Buddha’s Birthday and Mingyur Rinpoche’s birthday were celebrated on November 8th during the Sunday services in both Milpitas and New York. The birthday celebrations were extra special with the news of our Guru’s return from retreat. During the afternoon a live video conference was held between the […]
We received word earlier this evening that our precious Guru, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, has returned from his extended solitary retreat in the Himalayan Mountains. Early this morning, India time, Mingyur Rinpoche walked into his monastery in Bodhgaya from where he left over four years ago. Additional details will […]
During Dorje Palmo’s recent visit to the New York Branch, a special farewell was held for the branch president who is moving back to Taiwan. Dorje Palmo thanked Sue Ching for her leadership over the years and especially for her help with Mingyur Rinpoche’s visits to the New […]
Vajrapani’s birthday and A Guru Rinpoche Tsok and food offering were celebrated on August 23rd in the newly renovated Center. The practice included chanting of the Guru Rinpoche Sutra and Mantra followed by a special chanting of the Vajrapani Sutra and Mantra. During lunch Dorje Palmo thanked all […]
Dorje Palmo announces the completion of the renovation of the Center in Milpitas. A celebration will be held on Sunday, August 23rd at 10:00 AM in conjunction with Vajrapani’s birthday and a Guru Rinpoche Tsok and food offering. Attendees will be able to view the renovated Center and […]
A Guru Rinpoche Tsok and food offering was celebrated on July 26th with a chanting of the Guru Rinpoche Mantra and Sutra. The practice was held at the Center during the ongoing renovation. Attendees were able to see the progress to date and enjoy a pot-luck vegetarian lunch […]
The annual Yongey Buddhist Center picnic was held on June 7th at Ed Levin County Park in Milpitas. The pot luck event was well attended with everyone bringing vegetarian dishes and desserts. The neighbors around the Center were especially welcomed to the picnic and were honored at the […]
Earlier this month the Yongey Buddhist Center was blessed with a visit by Lama Lekshey, who is in charge of the Tergar Osel Ling Monastery in Kathmandu. During his stay Lama Lekshey attended the Wednesday evening practice where he answered questions about the recent earthquake and the damages […]
Dorje Palmo announces that the Center in Milpitas will be undergoing a major renovation over the next few weeks. Regularly scheduled services on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening will not be held during this time. Everyone is encouraged to continue their practice at home while the Center is […]
Dorje Palmo visited the New York Branch in Flushing during the last weekend of May. During the Sunday meeting Dorje Palmo reviewed the nine breathing exercise taught by Mingyur Rinpoche and led the practice of meditation and recitation of Buddha Vajrasattva. A vegetarian pot luck lunch was later […]
