Category: Recent Events

2013 Stupa Anniversary

The 12th Anniversary of the Enlightenment Stupa was celebrated on May 26th at Pal Karma Dorje Dzingpa Ling in Northern California. Dharma students and friends gathered at the stupa site for a Fire Puja and Chanting in the morning followed by a pot luck luncheon. Everyone enjoyed the […]

Buddha’s Birthday

A special chanting was held at the Center on May 12th to commemorate the birthday of Shakyamuni Buddha. Two Rinpoches and four Lamas participated in the chanting and day’s activities. A special luncheon was hosted by Jennifer Yu at her restaurant for the Rinpoches and Lamas the following […]

January Vajrasattva Retreat

Dorje Palmo led a 2-day Vajrasattva retreat at the Center over the January 26-27 weekend. Members attending the retreat participated in the practice of meditation and recitation of Buddha Vajrasattva. A special vegetarian lunch was provided each day by the owners of Uncle Yu’s restaurant in San Ramon.

Nepal Trip 2012

In October Dorje Palmo and her husband escorted a group from the Yongey Buddhist Center on a special tour of Nepal. The group visited many Buddhist sites as well as Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s monastery, Tergar Oseling. Dorje Palmo’s husband, Dwayne, describes the tour… Upon arrival in Kathmandu we […]

Yongey Buddhist Center Picnic

Original event details: Please come join us for a lovely summer picnic vegetarian style at Ed R. Levin County Park in the hills just East of Milpitas. Come share some fun time with your old and new friends. The picnic will be Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 11:30 […]

Stupa Anniversary 2012

The 11th Anniversary of the Enlightenment Stupa was celebrated on May 27th at Pal Karma Dorje Dzingpa Ling in Northern California. Members and friends gathered at the stupa site for a Fire Puja and Chanting in the morning followed by a pot luck luncheon.

Travel to Sherabling Monastery for Tribute to Lama Soto

On behalf of Yongey Buddhist Center, Dorje Palmo, accompanied by Patricia Strong on March 15th traveled to Palpung Sherabling Monastery to sponsor Puja and Offerings. The Puja was held on 22nd March, the 49th day after our beloved Lama Soto’s passing. Of special note, on the day following […]