CS303 Models of Chaplaincy and Buddhist Spiritual Care
2024-12-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
1:00- 3:00pm
CS303 Models of Chaplaincy and Buddhist Spiritual Care
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Protector Practices with the Shang Ganden Chokhor Monks
2024-12-07 11:00 - 16:00
Wednesday December 4
Thursday December 5
Saturday December 7
11am-4pm each day
Protector Practices in the Maitripa College Jokhang Meditation Hall with the Shang Ganden Chokhor Monks
*No registration necessary, please just come by at any time if you are interested*
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Sunday Morning Teaching with Yangsi Rinpoche (Final Teaching of the Year)
2024-12-08 11:00 - 12:30
You are invited to join us in community on Sunday morning at Maitripa College from 11am-12:30pm for a teaching with Yangsi Rinpoche. Rinpoche is teaching from “A Discussion between Self-Grasping and the Wisdom Realizing Selflessness” by Panchen Losang Chokyi Gyaltsen.
Followed by tea with the community. All are welcome!
In-person registration is no longer necessary; see button below for Zoom link.
Sunday Morning Teaching with Yangsi Rinpoche
11am-12:30pm
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We strive to operate our community programs at Maitripa College within the model of a gift economy, grounded in an understanding of interdependence, and sensitive to the dynamics of connection. In traditional Buddhist teachings as well as in indigenous cultures, deep relationship is established through giving. In this spirit, we invite you to connect to Maitripa College by giving however you are able, in order to establish the reciprocity that deepens and strengthens relationship. Click below for donation options. May your generosity ripen in abundance for yourself and all beings everywhere.
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TIB201 Classical Tibetan Language Intermediate I
2024-12-09 10:00 - 12:00
10:00 am-12:00 p
TIB201 Classical Tibetan Language Intermediate I
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THL320 Contemporary Buddhist Thought & Theology
2024-12-09 13:00 - 15:00
1:00-3:00 pm
THL320 Contemporary Buddhist Thought & Theology
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TIB301(r) Seminar in Tibetan Translation
2024-12-10 10:00 - 12:00
10:00 am-12:00 p
TIB301(r) Seminar in Tibetan Translation
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ED310 Stages of Human Development: Learning, Teaching, and Faith
2024-12-10 13:00 - 15:00
ED310 Stages of Human Development: Learning, Teaching, and Faith
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Nobel Peace Prize Day (World Human Rights Day) & Guru Puja (Lama Chöpa) on the Tibetan 10th Day
2024-12-10 15:30 - 17:00
Nobel Peace Prize Day (World Human Rights Day)! Please join us at Maitripa College as we bring the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of practicing Guru Puja (Lama Chöpa) into our modern world and experience with our community.
Traditionally, the Guru Puja is celebrated on the 10th and 25th days of the Tibetan calendar. This puja lasts around 2 hours and consists of the recitation of a sadhana, visualizations, and prayers, including taking refuge and generating bodhicitta. Mantras, praises and requests are also usually recited. You may participate at whatever level you feel comfortable.
It is not necessary to register to attend in person; please click below to join us online by Zoom.

>Click here for resources, text, and information on Guru Puja instructions and retreats at Maitripa College

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We strive to operate our community programs at Maitripa College within the model of a gift economy, grounded in an understanding of interdependence, and sensitive to the dynamics of connection. In traditional Buddhist teachings as well as in indigenous cultures, deep relationship is established through giving. In this spirit, we invite you to connect to Maitripa College by giving however you are able, in order to establish the reciprocity that deepens and strengthens relationship. Click below for donation options. May your generosity ripen in abundance for yourself and all beings everywhere.
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Yamantaka Study Group led by Venerable Lozang Yönten
2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-02-18 18:00 - 19:30
Yamantaka Study Group, led by Venerable Lozang Yönten

The new, weekly Yamantaka Study group hosted by Maitripa College was encouraged by Yangsi Rinpoche as a method for deepening our practice of Yamantaka in general and specifically to create causes for the broader community to eventually do the full approximation retreat together.

We meet via Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30pm PST. The sessions are facilitated by Venerable Yönten who studied the practice of Yamantaka Solitary Hero in depth at Chenrezig Institute, supported by her Abbot, Gyurme Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering. She has been doing the practice for many years and has led the full approximation retreat several times.

Each session will go into a specific portion of the sadhana and clarify it using many traditional commentaries. Throughout are opportunities to add knowledge, ask questions and explore experiences. The last half hour will be group practice of the short sadhana with special emphasis on the section just studied.

These sessions are only for people with active respect for and faith in the Mahayana-Vajrayana tradition and a Yamantaka empowerment, preferably Solitary Hero as opposed to 13 Deity. We request your empowerment date, place and vajra master before inclusion to this group.

Email education@maitripa.org to find out more.

*for Yamantaka initiates only*

Email education@maitripa.org for details.

CS301 Foundations of Buddhist Service
2024-12-11 10:00 - 12:00
10:00 am-12:00 pm
CS301 Foundations of Buddhist Service
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PHL301 Introduction to Buddhist Thought
2024-12-11 13:00 - 15:00
1:00-3:00 pm
PHL301 Introduction to Buddhist Thought
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THL370 Seminar in Buddhist Ministry, Practical/Pastoral Theology, and Spiritual Care
2024-12-12 10:00 - 12:00
10:00am-12:00pm
THL370 Seminar in Buddhist Ministry, Practical/Pastoral Theology, and Spiritual Care: Spiritual Reflection and Meaning
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PHL303 Madhyamaka Philosophy: Where is the Middle Way?
2024-12-12 13:00 - 15:00
1:00-3:00 pm
PHL303 Madhyamaka Philosophy: Where is the Middle Way?
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MDT303 Techniques of Meditation: Madhyamaka
2024-12-13 10:00 - 12:00
10:00 am-12:00 pm
MDT303 Techniques of Meditation: Madhyamaka
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MDT301 Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
2024-12-13 13:00 - 15:00
1:00-3:00 pm
MDT301 Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
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Winter Break
2024-12-14 - 2025-01-21
WINTER ACADEMIC BREAK: MAITRIPA IS CLOSED DEC 14-JAN 21
THE BUILDING AND ALL OFFICES ARE CLOSED DECEMBER 18 – JANUARY 2; NO ACCESS INCLUDING VOLUNTEERS, STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
SEE YOU IN 2025!

Tara Retreat Day with Yangsi Rinpoche
2024-12-15 10:00 - 16:00
Tara Retreat Day with Yangsi Rinpoche
This one-day retreat led by Yangsi Rinpoche will focus on connecting with and deepening our connection with Green Tara, Buddha of Enlightened Activity and Protection. We will mainly use the Four Mandala Offering Practice to Green Tara (text provided). A simple vegetarian lunch will be provided. All are welcome but registration is required (in person and online options below).
Register to attend in personRegister to attend by zoom Generosity Policy for Community Programs and PracticesWe strive to operate our community programs at Maitripa College within the model of a gift economy, grounded in an understanding of interdependence, and sensitive to the dynamics of connection. In traditional Buddhist teachings as well as in indigenous cultures, deep relationship is established through giving. In this spirit, we invite you to connect to Maitripa College by giving however you are able, in order to establish the reciprocity that deepens and strengthens relationship. Click below for donation options. May your generosity ripen in abundance for yourself and all beings everywhere.
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Guru Puja: Lama Tsong Khapa Day
2024-12-25 11:00 - 12:30
11:00 am in the Maitripa College Jokhang Meditation Hall
Join us in celebration of Ganden Ngamchoe: Lama Tsong Khapa Day. No registration required to join in person.
Please click here for advice and more about this celebration of the anniversary of Lama Tsongkhapa’s parinirvana.
Join online through zoom
Generosity Policy for Community Programming
We strive to operate our community programs at Maitripa College within the model of a gift economy, grounded in an understanding of interdependence, and sensitive to the dynamics of connection. In traditional Buddhist teachings as well as in indigenous cultures, deep relationship is established through giving. In this spirit, we invite you to connect to Maitripa College by giving however you are able, in order to establish the reciprocity that deepens and strengthens relationship. Click below for donation options. May your generosity ripen in abundance for yourself and all beings everywhere.
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Awakening the Heart of Compassion: A 5-Day Retreat on the 21 Taras
2025-01-13 08:00 - 2025-01-17 16:00
Join us for a transformative 5-day, non-residential retreat dedicated to the practice of the 21 Taras led by Venerable Yönten.
Tara, the swift and compassionate embodiment of enlightened activity, manifests in 21 distinct forms, each representing a unique quality to overcome obstacles and awaken wisdom and compassion within.
Through guided meditations, teachings, mantra recitation, and visualization, participants will connect with the energies of Tara to cultivate fearlessness, clarity, and loving-kindness. Whether you are new to the practice or seeking to deepen your connection, this immersive retreat offers a sacred space for reflection, healing, and spiritual growth.
Come prepared to experience the joyful presence of Tara and leave empowered with practices to continue on your path toward greater inner peace and compassion in daily life.
SCHEDULE: The retreat will begin at 8:00 am daily and end by 4 pm
LOCATION: Maitripa College, 1632 SE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 (and online via Zoom_
MEALS: A simple vegetarian lunch is included for onsite participants
REGISTRATION AND DONATION OPTIONS:
Registration is required; please select your donation level from the registration form by following the link on the button (options are based on ability to pay and whether joining in-person or online).
You can choose for the full retreat in person or online. Alternatively, you may register for a single day online or in person as follows:
In Person Registration: Single Day All Levels ($49). Choose this option to register for a single day of in person practice onsite at Maitripa College. Lunch will NOT be included in your participation costs.
ZOOM Registration: Single Day All Levels ($31). Choose this option to register for a single day of practice online via Zoom.
JOINING BY ZOOM: Zoom links will be emailed a few days before the retreat.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW ~ Please select your donation level (and if full time or individual days) from the registration form; NOTE: Zoom links will be emailed a few days before the retreat begins for those attending online
Bhikshuni Lozang Yönten is Chaplain and Lecturer of Buddhist Studies at Maitripa College and has been a nun for over 20 years. Ven. Yönten studied extensively under Gyurmé Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering (at Chenrezig Institute, AU) before moving to India to study at Thosamling Institute. In 2012, she became an accredited In-Depth Registered Teacher with FPMT and was requested to become the Resident Teacher at Kunsang Yeshe Retreat Centre in New South Wales, Australia. From 2015 onwards, Ven. Yönten was mainly based in New Zealand at Mahamudra Centre. During that period, she divided her time between leading retreats in New Zealand and teaching Philosophy at Human Spirit: Buddhist Psychoanalytic Training Program in Israel, as well as offering classes and retreats in various parts of Europe, until she moved back to the USA in 2021. Prior to joining Maitripa College, Yönten-la offered retreats and courses at Vajrapani Institute and Land of Medicine Buddha in California. She also has experience in hospice work and palliative care, as well as a deep commitment to social justice and a love of animals. Her joy, wisdom, and compassion are cherished by all who study and practice with her.

Tara Retreat Day with Yangsi Rinpoche
2025-01-26 10:00 - 16:00
Tara Retreat Day with Yangsi Rinpoche
This one-day retreat led by Yangsi Rinpoche will focus on connecting with and deepening our connection with Green Tara, Buddha of Enlightened Activity and Protection. We will mainly use the Four Mandala Offering Practice to Green Tara (text provided).
A simple vegetarian lunch will be provided for those joining in the Maitripa Jokhang.
All are welcome but registration is required. Please register below and choose your donation option (based on ability and intent) from the registration form. NOTE: Zoom links to join online will be emailed to participants the day before the Retreat.
Register to attend in person or online by Zoom

The Tantric Songs of Atiśa with Patrick Lambelet, PhD
2025-01-28 17:00 - 2025-02-26 18:30
Join us for the first talk in this new series, to discuss Atiśa’s tantric “songs” and works that newly reveal his complex role in the history of Tibetan Buddhism.
Atiśa is famously known as a major figure in the transmission of Buddhism to Tibet, seeding the unique development of the bodhisattva path there. However, his numerous and lesser-known writings on Vajrayāna and Mahāmudrā show his close connection to the esoteric writings of mahāsiddhas, offer commentary on controversial traditions, and espouse unexpected views of emptiness.
Open to all; registration required:
Please register here for In-person or online Zoom attendance and select the donation level you can offer in support of our ongoing programs. Zoom registrants will receive the link via email by the day before the event.

The Gyume Tantric College Monks: Open Prayer Sessions
2025-01-31 10:00 - 2025-02-02 12:00
Special Announcement:
In addition to the special healing services (detailed here), on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings, the monks will be doing Yamantaka practice from 10am-noon in the Maitripa College Jokhang. All are welcome to attend, online or in person.
Link to register by Zoom:
https://maitripa-org.zoom.us/j/82715283445?pwd=[REDACTED]
Or, in person at Maitripa College, beginning at 10 am. 1632 SE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214.

The Gyume Tantric College Monks: Morning Practice and Afternoon Healing Session for Mental and Physical Health
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-02
Special Announcement: In addition to the special healing services detailed below, on Sunday morning, the monks will be doing Yamantaka practice and Guhyasamaja recitation from 10am-noon in the Maitripa College Jokhang.
All are welcome to attend, online (see link below) or in person at Maitripa College, beginning at 10 am. 1632 SE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214.

JOIN THE MORNING SESSION BY ZOOM (LINK HERE)We invite you to participate in a rare and transformative event – healing sessions with renowned Tibetan Buddhist tantric masters from Gyume Tantric College.
These identical sessions are designed to address mental and physical challenges specific to the unique conditions of our time and place. Drawing on ancient wisdom and tantric practices, the masters will offer profound methods for restoring balance, cultivating inner peace, and promoting holistic well-being. This is a unique chance to engage in a deeply spiritual and healing experience guided by experts in Tibetan Buddhist ritual and tradition.
Sunday, Feb. 2; 2–4 pm each day IN PERSON ONLY
Suggested Donation: $108 to the monks per guest per session + $21 to Maitripa College per guest per session payable AT THE DOOR ONLY by cash, card, or check. Spaces are limited for this in-person only event. Registration required (each session/day is identical).
register for Sunday Healing session (afternoon, in-person only)

Guru Puja (Lama Chöpa) with Tsog on the Tibetan 10th Day
2025-02-07 15:30 - 17:00
Please join us at Maitripa College as we bring the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of practicing Guru Puja (Lama Chöpa) into our modern world and experience with our community.
Traditionally, the Guru Puja is celebrated on the 10th and 25th days of the Tibetan calendar. This puja lasts around 2 hours and consists of the recitation of a sadhana, visualizations, and prayers, including taking refuge and generating bodhicitta. Mantras, praises and requests are also usually recited. You may participate at whatever level you feel comfortable.
It is not necessary to register to attend in person; please click below to join us online by Zoom.

>Click here for resources, text, and information on Guru Puja instructions and retreats at Maitripa College

Register to attend by zoomGenerosity Policy for Community Programming
We strive to operate our community programs at Maitripa College within the model of a gift economy, grounded in an understanding of interdependence, and sensitive to the dynamics of connection. In traditional Buddhist teachings as well as in indigenous cultures, deep relationship is established through giving. In this spirit, we invite you to connect to Maitripa College by giving however you are able, in order to establish the reciprocity that deepens and strengthens relationship. Click below for donation options. May your generosity ripen in abundance for yourself and all beings everywhere.
Support Maitripa College Community Programs and Special Teacher Visits

Sunday Community Practice and Q&A with Venerable Lozang Yönten
2025-02-09 11:00 - 12:30
You are invited to join us on Sunday morning at Maitripa College (Zoom access will also be available) from 11am-12:30pm for Community Practice and Q&A with Venerable Lozang Yönten. Followed by tea with the community. All are welcome!
In-person registration is no longer required, but please click on the link to join online by Zoom.
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Medicine Buddha Practice for Health and Happiness with Maitripa College Alumnus, Michael Jolliffe
2025-02-16 11:00 - 12:30
Please join the Maitripa College community in the Jokhang Meditation Hall for the healing practice of Medicine Buddha dedicated for all who are ill, for healing and happiness in the world led by Maitripa College Alumnus Michael Jolliffe
The practice of Medicine Buddha focuses healing of all types of sicknesses and suffering. Prayers may be dedicated specifically for the healing of loved ones and all sentient beings to anyone who needs protection, support, strength, and love. Click here to make requests for prayers: https://maitripa.org/prayer-list/).
In-person registration is no longer necessary; see button below for Zoom link.
Register to attend by zoomGenerosity Policy for Community Programming
We strive to operate our community programs at Maitripa College within the model of a gift economy, grounded in an understanding of interdependence, and sensitive to the dynamics of connection. In traditional Buddhist teachings as well as in indigenous cultures, deep relationship is established through giving. In this spirit, we invite you to connect to Maitripa College by giving however you are able, in order to establish the reciprocity that deepens and strengthens relationship. Click below for donation options. May your generosity ripen in abundance for yourself and all beings everywhere.
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