Kathok Centre Events
The Compassionate Heart of the Awakened Mind
Bodhichitta, precious and sublime:
May it arise in those in whom it has not arisen,
May it never decline where it has arisen,
But go on increasing further and further.
The Lightening Bolt of Compassion, "a Short Sampa Lhundrupma, Prayer that Spontaneously Fulfills All Wishes" by Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje
Emaho! oh wonder! O Guru Rinpoche, in your glory you embody Buddha, Dharma and Sangha; lama, yidam and khandro; and all the sugatas, The sole refuge of beings, who are without protection in this dark age. Your compassion is as swift as lightening, Totreng Tsal. Maha-Guru, Wrathful Padma Heruka, with fervent longing and devotion, we pray to you: Avert enemies, dons, obstructing forces, gyalpo, senmo and jungpo demons, under your subjugation. Grant your blessings so that all our wishes be spontaneously fulfilled!
When the signs of the times became apparent, at the request of the noble consort and son, Jalu Dorje uttered this, as a treasure from his wisdom mind.
Small Note: We appreciate the generosity of those who wish to make offerings or bring items to the Centre, however, if there is something that you may wish to offer please email ahead of time and describe what it is so that the Lamas may make a decision about whether it is something useful at the Centre. Please do not bring items to the gate. Thank you for your understanding!
Rejoicing in the Installation of the Sixteen Stupas!
"May all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas behold me with grace, I rejoice in the fulfillment of the Two Accumulations of merit and wisdom. All the virtues gathered in the three times, I offer them all to the Three Jewels. May the Buddhadharma flourish, I dedicate this virtue to all sentient beings.May sentient beings attain Buddhahood. And may all such virtue gather together, And ripen in my mindstream, To purify the two obscurations and perfect the accumulations. May long life, health as well as practice and realization increase, May I attain the Tenth Bhumi in this lifetime. At the very moment when we leave this life, May we be reborn in Sukhavati. Once we are born there, may the lotus bloom, And may we attain Buddhahood with that form. Upon attaining Buddhahood and until Samsara or cyclic existence ends, May we manifest in various emanations to guide and benefit all sentient beings. Samaya Gya Gya Gya" This prayer is from the Terma of Tulku Migyur Dorje
May 2025
Cherry blossom season: Open for public self-guided tours
Beautiful Cherry blossom viewing public open time.
Self-guided public open time includes: an orientation from a volunteer, window viewing of the Golden Shrine, circumambulation of Shrine and Stupas, walk/sit in main garden, butterlamp building, wishing garden, Tara garden, gift shop, an opportunity to make offerings, and to see detailed explanations of the 8 stupas - the highest representation of Buddha's enlightenment.
Full Moon
The full moon day is a special day in our tradition. Home practice and positive action is highly recommended.
Cherry blossom season: Open for public self-guided tours
Beautiful Cherry blossom viewing public open time.
Self-guided public open time includes: an orientation from a volunteer, window viewing of the Golden Shrine, circumambulation of Shrine and Stupas, walk/sit in main garden, butterlamp building, wishing garden, Tara garden, gift shop, an opportunity to make offerings, and to see detailed explanations of the 8 stupas - the highest representation of Buddha's enlightenment.
Special evening open public time
During the auspicious lunar month, "Tashi Dawa" we welcome the public for a special fund-raising evening open public time. This is a very precious rare opportunity to see the beautiful lights around the Golden Shrine and garden area. Get a chance to quietly sit or meditate in the beautiful majestic Golden Shrine in front of the Guru Rinpoche golden statue. You may make a light offering in the butterlamp pavilion, hang your aspiration prayer in the wishing garden, and check out our unique gift shop.
This special fund-raising event is meant to continue contribution towards future auspicious projects and maintenance of this sacred ground. Everyone is welcomed to join. There is no set price for attending, but your generous donation is greatly appreciated.
Heart Sutra, Prajnaparamita in the Golden Shrine
Reading, reflection, and mantra recitation of the Heart Sutra, Prajnaparamita in the Golden Shrine. Anyone is welcomed to join. There is no set price for attending, but your generous offering is greatly appreciated. Arrive at least ten minutes prior to start time.
Special fundraising lunch event
This special fundraising lunch event will feature delicious Bhutanese and Chinese food. As this is a sacred place, quiet respectful meditative conduct will be expected. During the event time, you will be able to enjoy the many cherry-blossom trees, experience window viewing of the Golden Shrine, circumambulation of Shrine and Stupas, walk/sit in main garden, light a candle in the butterlamp pavilion, add your personal aspiration prayer to the wishing garden, see the Tara garden, check out our unique gift shop, and to see detailed explanations of the 8 stupas - the highest representation of Buddha's enlightenment.
Pre-registration is required by May 16th at the latest for this first of it's kind event at the Centre, a satisfying meal with the opportunity to enjoy the blessed Kathok Centre grounds. Your donations will support ongoing auspicious construction and spiritually inspired projects, and the maintenance of this precious facility. Admission is $50.00 per person, to book your reservation contact: kathok.meditation.centre@gmail.com
Dakini day
Dakini day is a significant event in our tradition. Home practice and virtuous action is highly recommended.
Open for public self-guided tours
Self-guided public open time includes: an orientation from a volunteer, window viewing of the Golden Shrine, circumambulation of Shrine and Stupas, walk/sit in main garden, butterlamp building, wishing garden, Tara garden, gift shop, an opportunity to make offerings, and to see detailed explanations of the 8 stupas - the highest representation of Buddha's enlightenment.
Open meditation in the Golden Shrine
Everyone is welcomed to join. There is no set price for attending, but your generous offering is greatly appreciated. Arrive at least ten minutes prior to start time.
Open for public self-guided tours
Self-guided public open time includes: an orientation from a volunteer, window viewing of the Golden Shrine, circumambulation of Shrine and Stupas, walk/sit in main garden, butterlamp building, wishing garden, Tara garden, gift shop, an opportunity to make offerings, and to see detailed explanations of the 8 stupas - the highest representation of Buddha's enlightenment.
Open for public self-guided tours
Self-guided public open time includes: an orientation from a volunteer, window viewing of the Golden Shrine, circumambulation of Shrine and Stupas, walk/sit in main garden, butterlamp building, wishing garden, Tara garden, gift shop, an opportunity to make offerings, and to see detailed explanations of the 8 stupas - the highest representation of Buddha's enlightenment.
Guru Rinpoche practice in the Golden Shrine
Guru Rinpoche practice in the Golden Shrine, focusing on "A Concise History of Orgyen Padma's Enlightened Deeds" by Orgyen Lingpa, and "Brief Spontaneous Fulfillment of Wishes" Guru Rinpoch prayer.
Anyone is welcomed to join. There is no set price for attending, but your generous offering is greatly appreciated. Arrive at least ten minutes prior to start time.
June 2025
Open for public self-guided tours
Self-guided public open time includes: an orientation from a volunteer, window viewing of the Golden Shrine, circumambulation of Shrine and Stupas, walk/sit in main garden, butterlamp building, wishing garden, Tara garden, gift shop, an opportunity to make offerings, and to see detailed explanations of the 8 stupas - the highest representation of Buddha's enlightenment.
Guru Rinpoche Day
Guru Rinpoche Day is a powerful event in our tradition. Home practice and virtuous deeds are highly recommended.
On the tenth day of the fourth month, the horse month, when the demonic ministers of Oḍḍiyāna seek to burn him and his consort Mandarava alive, he transforms the pyre into a lake, and they both appear on a lotus blossom, miraculously shimmering in majesty. Inspiring faith in all, he ripens and liberates the entire kingdom by bestowing the Kadü Chökyi Gyatso teachings. This is when he is known as Guru Padma Vajra Tsal.
Open for public self-guided tours
Self-guided public open time includes: an orientation from a volunteer, window viewing of the Golden Shrine, circumambulation of Shrine and Stupas, walk/sit in main garden, butterlamp building, wishing garden, Tara garden, gift shop, an opportunity to make offerings, and to see detailed explanations of the 8 stupas - the highest representation of Buddha's enlightenment.
White Tara practice
White Tara practice in the main temple, focusing on visualization and mantra recitation.
Suitable for all levels. Everyone is welcomed to attend. There is no set price for this event, but your generous offering is greatly appreciated. Arrive at least ten minutes prior to start time.
It is acceptable for anyone who wants to receive the blessing and make a connection by bringing a pure offering such as flowers or fruit for the altar.
Open for public self-guided tours
Self-guided public open time includes: an orientation from a volunteer, window viewing of the Golden Shrine, circumambulation of Shrine and Stupas, walk/sit in main garden, butterlamp building, wishing garden, Tara garden, gift shop, an opportunity to make offerings, and to see detailed explanations of the 8 stupas - the highest representation of Buddha's enlightenment.
Teaching from Karzang Rinpoche
Please click on the title below to find a beautiful teaching from Karzang Rinpoche on the power of spiritual example:
Reflections on Vairocana's Doha
Temple Etiquette
To help us all enjoy of the sacredness of Kathok Centre the main temple is only to be accessed during scheduled practices.
Please leave pets at home.
Please observe all signs, rules and guide lines while on the Temple property as there are Teachers in residence and students in retreat. You may take photos outside, but please, no photos inside Temples.
Thank you, everyone, for honoring our sacred space.
Notes for Newcomers
In order to observe proper conduct please remove shoes and hats before entering the Temples.
Please wear respectful clothing.
It is considered bad luck to greet the Deity empty handed, so for the most beneficial and opportune visit you can offer fresh flowers or a 'kata' (white silk scarf available in the temple & gift shop) as you make positive aspirations for yourself and/or others.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for all practices. The gate will be locked during practice sessions.
Open Meditation sessions are one hr. Most other practices do not necessarily have a determinate end time.
Please keep recitation texts on a table (not on the floor).
Please keep talking to a minimum.
Please do not point your feet at the Buddhas or other sacred objects in the Temples.
If you are not comfortable sitting on cushions please sit on the benches available or bring your own folding chair.
Please put your cell phone in airplane mode and no photos inside Temples.
Please do not bring dogs to the Centre.
The purpose of Kathok Centre is to help us all become healthier in mind, heart and body. To best facilitate this please keep your mind and body free of intoxicants including alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana. If you are intoxicated or behaving disrespectfully you will be asked to leave.
Scheduled practices or public open times could be subject to change on short notice in the case of severe weather or other unanticipated issues.
Please enjoy your quiet, sacred times at the Temple!