Maitripa College

Yamantaka Study Group led by Venerable Lozang Yönten
2025-09-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
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.

Guru Puja (Lama Chöpa) with Tsog on the Tibetan 10th and 25th Day
2025-10-02 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-10-16 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
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 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.
In person and online: Zoom link below.

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

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Stilling the Mind, Opening the Heart: A Weekend Teaching Retreat on Shiné (Calm-Abiding Meditation) with Venerable René Feusi
2025-10-03 18:00 - 2025-10-05 13:00 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Join Venerable René Feusi for a transformative weekend immersion in the practice of shiné (calm-abiding meditation). Known for his clarity, warmth, and skill in guiding meditators of all levels, Venerable René will lead us in cultivating stability, presence, and openness of heart through progressive stages of concentration.
This retreat will combine teachings, guided meditation sessions, and time for reflection, offering participants practical tools for deepening mindfulness and stillness both on the cushion and in daily life. Whether you are new to meditation or seeking to strengthen your existing practice, this weekend offers a rare opportunity to receive direct guidance from a senior teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Registration is required for both in-person and online (Zoom) attendance; there are registrations options to attend the full retreat or the Friday introductory community talk only:
SCHEDULE
Friday, October 3
6pm-7:30pm (PT): Opening session and introduction to shiné
Saturday, October 4
9am-noon: Two sessions of teaching and guided meditation
1:30pm-4pm: Two sessions of teaching, meditation, and Q&A
Sunday, October 5
9am-1pm: Three sessions deepening the practice of calm abiding, concluding with closing reflections and dedication
Register below, selecting your donation level from the options. provided. NOTE: This event is offered on a suggested donation basis by Maitripa College; your contribution facilitates our being able to offer programming like this. If you are unable to contribute at the suggested levels, please email education@maitripa.org for accommodation. NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY.
Friday Only: Register for In-person or online (Zoom) attendanceFull Retreat: Register for in-person or online (Zoom) attendanceAbout Venerable René Feusi
Venerable René Feusi is a highly respected meditation teacher in the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. A long-time student of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, he has dedicated his life to helping students cultivate calm, clarity, and compassion through meditation. With decades of experience teaching around the world, Venerable René is known for his accessible style, practical guidance, and genuine embodiment of the Dharma. Learn more about him at renefeusi.com.

Voices of Meditation: A Community Teaching Series with Venerable Lozang Yönten
2025-10-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-10-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:30 | OR
Sunday Mornings ~ Voices of Meditation: A Community Teaching Series with Venerable Lozang Yönten
Maitripa College warmly invites you to join our Sunday Community Teaching Series with Venerable Lozang Yönten, a weekly gathering dedicated to meditation, reflection, and community. From September through December, our series will focus on the theory and practice of meditation, offering space for teaching, meditation, conversation, and Q & A.
Whether you are new to meditation or seeking to deepen your experience, these sessions are designed to be welcoming, practical, and nourishing. Please join us and take your place in our growing community of study, meditation, and service.
In-person and online. Followed by tea and conversation. It is not necessary to register for in-person attendance; please join online using the link below.
join by zoom here

TODAY ~ Voices of Meditation: A Community Teaching Series with Venerable Lozang Yönten
2025-10-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Sunday Mornings ~ Voices of Meditation: A Community Teaching Series with Venerable Lozang Yönten
Maitripa College warmly invites you to join our Sunday Community Teaching Series with Venerable Lozang Yönten, a weekly gathering dedicated to meditation, reflection, and community. From September through December, our series will focus on the theory and practice of meditation, offering space for teaching, meditation, conversation, and Q & A.
Whether you are new to meditation or seeking to deepen your experience, these sessions are designed to be welcoming, practical, and nourishing. Please join us and take your place in our growing community of study, meditation, and service.
In-person and online. Followed by tea and conversation. It is not necessary to register for in-person attendance; please join online using the link below.
Zoom Link

Stilling the Mind, Opening the Heart: Calm Abiding Meditation with Namdrol Miranda Adams, Maitripa Alumni, & the Maitripa Nuns
2025-11-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-09 11:00 - 12:30 | OR
Sundays, November 2 & 9, 11:00-12:30
Stilling the Mind, Opening the Heart: Calm Abiding Meditation with Namdrol Miranda Adams, Maitripa Alumni, & the Maitripa Nuns
Continue your journey into meditation following the October retreat with Ven. René Feusi. These sessions offer space for deepening insight and cultivating heart-centered awareness.
In-person and online. Followed by tea and conversation. It is not necessary to register for in-person attendance; please join online using the link below.
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Lha Bab Duchen: Guru Shakyamuni Puja with Namdrol Miranda Adams & the Maitripa Nuns
2025-11-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Tuesday, November 11 – Lha Bab Duchen: Guru Shakyamuni Puja with Namdrol Miranda Adams & the Maitripa Nuns
Celebrate this auspicious day marking the Buddha’s descent from the heaven realms with offerings, prayers, and community practice.
Tibetan Buddhists celebrate a handful of holidays each year when the Buddha and lineage masters performed miracles, taught the Dharma, and were of great benefit to others.
JOIN BY ZOOM HEREMore About Lhabab Duchen
One of the four great holy days in the Tibetan calendar, Lhabab Duchen marks the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s return to Earth after spending three months in the god realms teaching Dharma to his mother. Lord Buddha’s return was a time of rejoicing for his disciples and is one of the four main Buddhist festivals commemorating special events in the life of Shakyamuni Buddha. In the Tibetan tradition it’s a day for making prayers and practicing virtue as all merit created on this special day is multiplied 100 million times.
Please click here to learn more about this day and for advice on individual practices you can do at home: https://fpmt.org/charitable-activities/projects/retreats-and-practices/pf-news/imagine-hundreds-of-millions-of-pujas-and-practices-to-benefit-all-beings/

Guru Puja with Namdrol Miranda Adams, Maitripa Alumni, & the Maitripa Nuns
2025-11-14 15:30 - 17:00 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Friday, November 14 – Guru Puja With Namdrol Miranda Adams, Maitripa Alumni, & the Maitripa Nuns
An evening of devotion and reflection on the blessings of the Guru, offered in the spirit of gratitude and renewal.
In person and online: Zoom link below.

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

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Medicine Buddha Practice for Healing Self, Others, and the World
2025-11-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Sunday, November 16; 11am-12:30pm
Please join the Maitripa Community for Medicine Buddha Practice for Healing Self, Others, and the World
Open to all; no registration required
Join by Zoom

Celebration and Light Offerings: Lama Tsong Khapa Day
2025-12-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
11:00 am -12:30pm in the Maitripa College Jokhang Meditation Hall
Join us in celebration of Ganden Ngamchoe: Lama Tsong Khapa Day: Celebration and Light Offerings
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 by Zoom here

Former Abbot of Namgyal Monastery, His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-18 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Former Abbot of Namgyal Monastery, His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche at Maitripa College
We are honored to share that His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche will be teaching at Maitripa College in January 2026
Please join us for the following events:

Donation only.
No Zoom available.
Commitment for the initiation: Daily recitation of Six Session Guru Yoga.

This is a highest yoga tantra initiation. The prerequisite for taking it is Refuge.
Dorje Pagmo (Vajravarahi) Initiation: January 13-14
The commitment for taking this initiation is daily recitation of Six Session Guru Yoga.
January 13 1:30pm. Preparatory Initiation
January 14 1:30pm Actual Initiation
Register Here for Dorje Pagmo (Vajravarahi) Initiation: (registration required)Teachings on the Six Yogas of Naropa: January 15-18
– January 15, 16 10:30am-12:30p and 2-3:30pm – Jhado Rinpoche – The Six Yogas of Naropa
– January 17, 10:30am-12:30p – Venerable Robina Courtin on The Bliss of Inner Fire, Lame Yeshe’s commentary on the 6 Yogas of Naropa and 2-3:30pm – Jhado Rinpoche – The Six Yogas of Naropa
– January 18 at 2-3:30pm – The Six Yogas of Naropa with Jhado Rinpoche
Register Here for the Teachings on the Six Yogas of Naropa (registration required)DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS:
Expenses for this visit in total will likely exceed $10,000; we are seeking sponsorship and asking participants to give what they can to support opportunities such as this one for all, now and into the future. Please reach out (email: education@maitripa.org) if you are able to help or click on the button below to make your donation.
Donate Here in support of this visit!

Sand Mandala Creation, Healing Rituals, Medicine Buddha Pujas
2026-02-04 - 2026-02-08 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
HEALING AT MAITRIPA COLLEGE THIS WEEK
with the Ganden Shartse Monks

Medicine Buddha Sand Mandala Creation
Wednesday-Friday February 4, 5, 6
Stop in to meditate, receive inspiration, and view the ancient tradition of sand mandala creation any time 10a-4p, Wednesday-Friday.

Healing Rituals and Medicine Buddha Practice
Saturday & Sunday February 7 & 8
10am: Healing Rituals and Practice
2p: Medicine Buddha Practice & Healing Rituals
*all are welcome to practice, email education@maitripa.org for a spot in the personal healing rituals
*Zoom online participation will be available Sunday am Session ONLY – email education@maitripa.org to join
These events are offered freely on a donation basis; please give what you can to support the monks and events like this at Maitripa College.
Suggested Donation for healing sessions: $75-$100 to the monks per guest per healing session + $21 to Maitripa College per guest per session
Payable AT THE DOOR ONLY by cash, card, or check. Venmo is available for the monks.
Spaces are limited.

Closing Dedications and Mandala Dissolution will take place at the end of the Sunday, February 7, 2 pm session. All are welcome.

www.maitripa.org
1632 SE 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214
info@maitripa.org

Guru Puja (Lama Chöpa) with Tsog on the Tibetan 25th Day
2026-02-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
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 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

Click here to join by zoom

Tara Puja: Community Practice with Venerable Yönten.
2026-02-15 11:00 | OR
Tara Puja. Community practice with Venerable Yönten.
Arya Tara is considered the emanation of the skillful activities of all of the enlightened beings. Please join is for a Tara practice session to create the most auspicious conditions for liberation from fears and obstacles. All are welcome at every level of practice and experience. Followed by community tea and conversation.
Sunday Community Tara Practice and Tea
Sunday, February 15 ~ 11am-12:30pm
Registration for in-person attendance is not required; click below to join by zoom online.
Zoom link here

Maitripa Six Session Guru Yoga Study Group
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Maitripa Six Session Guru Yoga Study Group
February 17-April 14, 2026
This six-session online study group is offered for practitioners who have received a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment and wish to deepen their understanding and commitment to Six Session Guru Yoga. Meeting on alternating Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 p.m. through April, the group will meet for six sessions beginning February 17-April 28 via Zoom.
This study group offers a supportive space for study, reflection, and clarification of this essential daily practice within a committed practitioner community.
Registration is required for the initial class. Participants will be asked to provide the date and teacher from whom they received their Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. Email education@maitripa.org if you are interested in joining.

Happy Losar!
2026-02-18 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States

Working with Anger with Venerable Lozang Yönten
2026-02-22 11:00 - 12:30 | OR
Sunday Morning Community Teaching Series: From Reactivity to Clarity
Working With Anger with Venerable Lozang Yönten
In person and Online
Begins Sunday February 22
11am-12:30pm (PT)
Followed by tea and conversation
Maitripa College warmly invites you to join our Sunday Community Teaching Series with Venerable Lozang Yönten. Working With Anger is a six-part Sunday community series exploring how to understand, transform, and skillfully work with anger through the lens of Buddhist psychology and contemplative practice. Each session combines teaching, reflection, and discussion, offering participants grounded tools to meet difficult emotions with awareness rather than reactivity.
In-person and online. Followed by tea and conversation. Open to all. It is not necessary to register for in-person attendance; please join online using the link below.

Zoom link here

Maitripa Yamantaka Study Group
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Maitripa Yamantaka Study Group
February 10-April 21
The Maitripa Yamantaka Study Group will on Zoom every other Tuesday at 6pm beginning February 10 through April. This ongoing study group invites practitioners to deepen their understanding of Yamantaka through meditation discussion, and shared reflection in community. Anyone with Yamantaka initiation is welcome to join.
No registration necessary; email education@maitripa.org if you are new to the group and would like to join.

Medicine Buddha Practice Led by Michael Jolliffe
2026-03-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Medicine Buddha Practice
Led by Maitripa Alumnus Michael Jolliffe
Join us on Sunday morning for healing prayers and practice dedicated to the health and well-being of all beings.
In-person and online. Followed by tea and conversation. It is not necessary to register for in-person attendance; please join online using the link below.
Join by zoom here

Chötrul Duchen (Day of Miracles)
2026-03-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Maitripa College, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Chötrul Duchen (Day of Miracles)
Join us on Tuesday, March 3 | 3:00 pm PT for King of Prayers Practice
at Maitripa College or online (click here for Zoom link)
