Retreats & Workshops
Developing the Mind of Definitive Emergence
On this one day retreat participants will engage in four meditations on the 12 interdependent links to strengthen renunciation for our own sufferings. In turn, this will enable us to develop empathy for every sentient beings' suffering. The 12 interdependent links are part of the Wheel of Life seen in many Buddhist Centers and Temples. Buddha taught these 12 links to impress upon our mind the cyclic and uncontrolled nature of samsara. Each session will include pointing out instructions, prayers, guided meditations and dedications.
We ask participants to come 10-15 minutes early to ensure that participants are not disturbed, as we start promptly at 9 AM.
Leader: Venerable Lobsang Damchoe
Location: Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center, 10875 Main ST #108, Fairfax, VA 22030
Date and time: September 21st 9 AM-3 PM
Contact spc@guhyasamaja.org for any questions
Suggested Donation: $30 for Non-Members and $20 for Members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds
Please check calendar to confirm.
Building your Personal Dharma Tool Kit - a One Day Workshop with Ani Lhamo
Please note the Date has changed to Nov 15, 2025
Just as we stock a medicine cabinet so it has what we need, we can build a personal Dharma toolkit to help us as circumstances change and problems arise.
As Buddha teaches us, problems in this existence are unavoidable. Out of his great wisdom and compassion, he provided us with the means to deal effectively with these problems and liberate ourselves from suffering.
In this one-day workshop, we'll discuss the problems you are encountering and the specific tools you can use to build your personal toolkit so that you have the resources you need to handle what arises in your life. The Dalai Lama's advice to develop a warm and loving heart, a peaceful mind, and a meaningful life will serve as our steady guideline.
Our goal is to provide down-to-earth, common-sensical ways to relieve suffering. In our workshop, we will use various techniques, including analytical and creative meditations, psycho-emotional imaginative explorations, and the sharing of our common wisdom. Please bring paper (letter-size) and pen. If you love artistic expression, bring colored pencils!
With over 40 years as a practicing psychotherapist, Ven. Tenzin Lhamo first encountered the Dharma in 1992. She has studied the Dharma with a variety of teachers including Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Ribur Ripoche, Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche, Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa, Geshe Gelek and, centrally, His Holiness and Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Tsephel.
Tenzin Lhamo was ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2001.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to SPC@Guhyasamaja.org by Monday Nov. 10, 2025.
Leader: Ani Lhamo
Date: November 15, 2025
Time: 10am-4pm with a break for lunch
Location: In person at the Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center 10875 Main St #108 Fairfax Va 22030
Suggested Donation: $30 for Non-Members and $20 for Members. No one is turned away due to a lack of funds
Please check calendar to confirm.