AKBC Calendar | Atisha Kadampa Buddhist Center

	May 2025
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				1 Lunchtime Meditation Lunchtime Meditation May 1, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunchtime Meditation In person Taught by Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Nancy Littell Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ Free to members Wishfulfilling Jewel Chanted Meditation Wishfulfilling Jewel Chanted Meditation May 1, 2025 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Worcester Meditation Class Worcester Meditation Class May 1, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Worcester Meditation Class Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm INFO Worcester Friends Meeting House 901 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602 Classes include guided meditation, a talk, and Q&A. No experience needed. Everybody welcome. • • •	2 Little Compton Branch Class Little Compton Branch Class May 2, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton class, Visit the link here •	3
4 Kids & Family Meditation Class Kids & Family Meditation Class May 4, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Meditation is for everyone. Our family meditation class offers an easy introduction to Buddha’s teachings, emphasizing loving-kindness, respect for others, and keeping a positive attitude. This class helps children and parents learn together to develop harmony, confidence, and methods to calm their minds and be happy. These classes are designed for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Children who are older are welcome to attend as mentors. A parent or guardian must accompany children. More Information Sunday Meditation Class Sunday Meditation Class May 4, 2025 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information In person Taught by Anika Trancik Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation and a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members • •	5 Lunchtime Meditation Lunchtime Meditation May 5, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 1pm \| More Information In person Taught by Susan Dearing, senior Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ free to members Monday Foundation Program Monday Foundation Program May 5, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Enrolled Students Only More Information • •	6	7 Chanted Prayers: Heart Jewel Chanted Prayers: Heart Jewel May 7, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday Meditation Class Wednesday Meditation Class May 7, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday Meditation Class 6:30 - 8pm \| More information In person Taught by Anika Trancik Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation and a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members • •	8 Lunchtime Meditation Lunchtime Meditation May 8, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunchtime Meditation In person Taught by Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Nancy Littell Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ Free to members Wishfulfilling Jewel Chanted Meditation Wishfulfilling Jewel Chanted Meditation May 8, 2025 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Worcester Meditation Class Worcester Meditation Class May 8, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Worcester Meditation Class Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm INFO Worcester Friends Meeting House 901 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602 Classes include guided meditation, a talk, and Q&A. No experience needed. Everybody welcome. Green Tara Chanted Prayers Green Tara Chanted Prayers May 8, 2025 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Arya Tara is a female enlightened Buddha who is the embodiment of quick spiritual wisdom. Her name means “Liberator” or “Rescuer” and those who develop a strong connection to Arya Tara and rely upon her sincerely will always be under the loving care of a powerful ally and spiritual friend. Like a mother, she swiftly protects us from all internal and external dangers, and guides us along the spiritual path. • • • •	9 Little Compton Branch Class Little Compton Branch Class May 9, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton class, Visit the link here •	10 Chanted Prayers: Offering to the Spiritual Guide (OSG) Chanted Prayers: Offering to the Spiritual Guide (OSG) May 10, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm This is a special Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra that is a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon our Spiritual Guide as a Buddha and making praises and requests, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path and training the mind, as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra. By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. We engage in Offering to the Spiritual Guide prayers on the 10th and 25th of every month. Participants are welcome to bring a vegetarian food offering. •
11 Kids & Family Meditation Class Kids & Family Meditation Class May 11, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Meditation is for everyone. Our family meditation class offers an easy introduction to Buddha’s teachings, emphasizing loving-kindness, respect for others, and keeping a positive attitude. This class helps children and parents learn together to develop harmony, confidence, and methods to calm their minds and be happy. These classes are designed for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Children who are older are welcome to attend as mentors. A parent or guardian must accompany children. More Information Celebrate Mother's Day at Atisha KBC Celebrate Mother's Day at Atisha KBC May 11, 2025 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Meditation Class Sunday Meditation Class May 11, 2025 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information In person Taught by Anika Trancik Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation and a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members Chanted Prayers for the Deceased: Powa Chanted Prayers for the Deceased: Powa May 11, 2025 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Powa means “transference of consciousness” and this traditional prayer ceremony is done on behalf of those who have recently died. Through doing Powa Ceremony prayers with faith, compassion and concentration we can transfer the consciousness of those who are in the death process or recently deceased to a fortunate higher rebirth or to the Pure Land of a Buddha, where they will attain permanent liberation from suffering and experience pure and everlasting happiness. To add a recently deceased loved one to the powa dedications list click here (scroll to end of the page). • • • •	12 Lunchtime Meditation Lunchtime Meditation May 12, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 1pm \| More Information In person Taught by Susan Dearing, senior Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ free to members Monday Foundation Program Monday Foundation Program May 12, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Enrolled Students Only More Information • •	13	14 Chanted Prayers: Heart Jewel Chanted Prayers: Heart Jewel May 14, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday Meditation Class Wednesday Meditation Class May 14, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday Meditation Class 6:30 - 8pm \| More information In person Taught by Anika Trancik Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation and a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members • •	15 Powerful Purification Fasting Practice Powerful Purification Fasting Practice May 15, 2025 6:30 am - 7:30 am Lunchtime Meditation Lunchtime Meditation May 15, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunchtime Meditation In person Taught by Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Nancy Littell Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ Free to members Wishfulfilling Jewel Chanted Meditation Wishfulfilling Jewel Chanted Meditation May 15, 2025 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Worcester Meditation Class Worcester Meditation Class May 15, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Worcester Meditation Class Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm INFO Worcester Friends Meeting House 901 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602 Classes include guided meditation, a talk, and Q&A. No experience needed. Everybody welcome. • • • •	16 Little Compton Branch Class Little Compton Branch Class May 16, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton class, Visit the link here •	17
18 Kids & Family Meditation Class Kids & Family Meditation Class May 18, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Meditation is for everyone. Our family meditation class offers an easy introduction to Buddha’s teachings, emphasizing loving-kindness, respect for others, and keeping a positive attitude. This class helps children and parents learn together to develop harmony, confidence, and methods to calm their minds and be happy. These classes are designed for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Children who are older are welcome to attend as mentors. A parent or guardian must accompany children. More Information Kids & Family Meditation Class Kids & Family Meditation Class May 18, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Meditation is for everyone. Our family meditation class offers an easy introduction to Buddha’s teachings, emphasizing loving-kindness, respect for others, and keeping a positive attitude. This class helps children and parents learn together to develop harmony, confidence, and methods to calm their minds and be happy. These classes are designed for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Children who are older are welcome to attend as mentors. A parent or guardian must accompany children. More Information Sunday Meditation Class Sunday Meditation Class May 18, 2025 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information In person Taught by Anika Trancik Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation and a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members Chanted Prayers: Quick Path to Great Bliss Chanted Prayers: Quick Path to Great Bliss May 18, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm This extensive self-generation practice of Vajrayogini is a translation of the sadhana—ritual prayers for spiritual attainments—composed by Je Phabongkhapa. By relying on this practice sincerely, with a good heart and a mind of faith, it is definitely possible to attain full enlightenment; but to accomplish such results we must practice this sadhana regularly. To practice the sadhana successfully we should first receive the empowerment of Vajrayogini (Highest Yoga Tantra), and then study authentic instructions on the practice such as those found in the commentary New Guide to Dakini Land. • • • •	19 Lunchtime Meditation Lunchtime Meditation May 19, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 1pm \| More Information In person Taught by Susan Dearing, senior Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ free to members Monday Foundation Program Monday Foundation Program May 19, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Enrolled Students Only More Information • •	20	21 Chanted Prayers: Heart Jewel Chanted Prayers: Heart Jewel May 21, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday Meditation Class Wednesday Meditation Class May 21, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday Meditation Class 6:30 - 8pm \| More information In person Taught by Anika Trancik Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation and a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members • •	22 Lunchtime Meditation Lunchtime Meditation May 22, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunchtime Meditation In person Taught by Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Nancy Littell Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ Free to members Wishfulfilling Jewel Chanted Meditation Wishfulfilling Jewel Chanted Meditation May 22, 2025 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Worcester Meditation Class Worcester Meditation Class May 22, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Worcester Meditation Class Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm INFO Worcester Friends Meeting House 901 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602 Classes include guided meditation, a talk, and Q&A. No experience needed. Everybody welcome. • • •	23 Little Compton Branch Class Little Compton Branch Class May 23, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton class, Visit the link here International Spring Festival in the UK and Online: Everyone Welcome! International Spring Festival in the UK and Online: Everyone Welcome! May 23, 2025 7:00 pm - May 28, 2025 2:00 pm https://kadampafestivals.org/spring# Solving our Daily Problems with Loving Kindness Buddha Maitreya is the manifestation of all the Buddhas’ realisation of loving kindness. This festival is a unique opportunity to concentrate on understanding and practising the precious instructions given by Venerable Geshe-la on how to develop the three types of love. We will also learn how we ourselves can quickly become a Buddha of Loving Kindness by changing our basis of imputation through Tantric practice. Through engaging in the festival programme of teachings, meditations and retreat, we can radically transform our own lives and thereby the lives of others, and truly heal our suffering world.”When we love all living beings, we have no enemies.” Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche The Festival will take place in the blessed Temple for World Peace set in the holy environment of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism, which is located in Ulverston in the beautiful Lake District, UK. It is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience. Special Prayers for World Peace Special Prayers for World Peace May 23, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm • • •	24 International Spring Festival in the UK and Online: Everyone Welcome! International Spring Festival in the UK and Online: Everyone Welcome! May 23, 2025 7:00 pm - May 28, 2025 2:00 pm https://kadampafestivals.org/spring# Solving our Daily Problems with Loving Kindness Buddha Maitreya is the manifestation of all the Buddhas’ realisation of loving kindness. This festival is a unique opportunity to concentrate on understanding and practising the precious instructions given by Venerable Geshe-la on how to develop the three types of love. We will also learn how we ourselves can quickly become a Buddha of Loving Kindness by changing our basis of imputation through Tantric practice. Through engaging in the festival programme of teachings, meditations and retreat, we can radically transform our own lives and thereby the lives of others, and truly heal our suffering world.”When we love all living beings, we have no enemies.” Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche The Festival will take place in the blessed Temple for World Peace set in the holy environment of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism, which is located in Ulverston in the beautiful Lake District, UK. It is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience. Watch-Party! If you registered for Spring Festival Online come to the Empowerment at Atisha KBC Watch-Party! If you registered for Spring Festival Online come to the Empowerment at Atisha KBC May 24, 2025 10:30 am - 1:00 pm • •
25 International Spring Festival in the UK and Online: Everyone Welcome! International Spring Festival in the UK and Online: Everyone Welcome! May 23, 2025 7:00 pm - May 28, 2025 2:00 pm https://kadampafestivals.org/spring# Solving our Daily Problems with Loving Kindness Buddha Maitreya is the manifestation of all the Buddhas’ realisation of loving kindness. This festival is a unique opportunity to concentrate on understanding and practising the precious instructions given by Venerable Geshe-la on how to develop the three types of love. We will also learn how we ourselves can quickly become a Buddha of Loving Kindness by changing our basis of imputation through Tantric practice. Through engaging in the festival programme of teachings, meditations and retreat, we can radically transform our own lives and thereby the lives of others, and truly heal our suffering world.”When we love all living beings, we have no enemies.” Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche The Festival will take place in the blessed Temple for World Peace set in the holy environment of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism, which is located in Ulverston in the beautiful Lake District, UK. It is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience. Kids & Family Meditation Class Kids & Family Meditation Class May 25, 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am Meditation is for everyone. Our family meditation class offers an easy introduction to Buddha’s teachings, emphasizing loving-kindness, respect for others, and keeping a positive attitude. This class helps children and parents learn together to develop harmony, confidence, and methods to calm their minds and be happy. These classes are designed for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Children who are older are welcome to attend as mentors. A parent or guardian must accompany children. More Information Sunday Meditation Class Sunday Meditation Class May 25, 2025 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Sunday Morning Meditation Class 11am - 12:15pm \| More information In person Taught by Anika Trancik Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation and a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members Chanted Prayers: Offering to the Spiritual Guide (OSG) Chanted Prayers: Offering to the Spiritual Guide (OSG) May 25, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm This is a special Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra that is a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon our Spiritual Guide as a Buddha and making praises and requests, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path and training the mind, as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra. By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. We engage in Offering to the Spiritual Guide prayers on the 10th and 25th of every month. Participants are welcome to bring a vegetarian food offering. • • • •	26 International Spring Festival in the UK and Online: Everyone Welcome! International Spring Festival in the UK and Online: Everyone Welcome! May 23, 2025 7:00 pm - May 28, 2025 2:00 pm https://kadampafestivals.org/spring# Solving our Daily Problems with Loving Kindness Buddha Maitreya is the manifestation of all the Buddhas’ realisation of loving kindness. This festival is a unique opportunity to concentrate on understanding and practising the precious instructions given by Venerable Geshe-la on how to develop the three types of love. We will also learn how we ourselves can quickly become a Buddha of Loving Kindness by changing our basis of imputation through Tantric practice. Through engaging in the festival programme of teachings, meditations and retreat, we can radically transform our own lives and thereby the lives of others, and truly heal our suffering world.”When we love all living beings, we have no enemies.” Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche The Festival will take place in the blessed Temple for World Peace set in the holy environment of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism, which is located in Ulverston in the beautiful Lake District, UK. It is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience. Lunchtime Meditation Lunchtime Meditation May 26, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunchtime Meditation 12:15 - 1pm \| More Information In person Taught by Susan Dearing, senior Kadampa Buddhist Teacher at AKBC Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ free to members NO Monday Foundation Program Spring International Festival NO Monday Foundation Program Spring International Festival May 26, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Enrolled Students Only More Information • • •	27 International Spring Festival in the UK and Online: Everyone Welcome! International Spring Festival in the UK and Online: Everyone Welcome! May 23, 2025 7:00 pm - May 28, 2025 2:00 pm https://kadampafestivals.org/spring# Solving our Daily Problems with Loving Kindness Buddha Maitreya is the manifestation of all the Buddhas’ realisation of loving kindness. This festival is a unique opportunity to concentrate on understanding and practising the precious instructions given by Venerable Geshe-la on how to develop the three types of love. We will also learn how we ourselves can quickly become a Buddha of Loving Kindness by changing our basis of imputation through Tantric practice. Through engaging in the festival programme of teachings, meditations and retreat, we can radically transform our own lives and thereby the lives of others, and truly heal our suffering world.”When we love all living beings, we have no enemies.” Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche The Festival will take place in the blessed Temple for World Peace set in the holy environment of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism, which is located in Ulverston in the beautiful Lake District, UK. It is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience. •	28 International Spring Festival in the UK and Online: Everyone Welcome! International Spring Festival in the UK and Online: Everyone Welcome! May 23, 2025 7:00 pm - May 28, 2025 2:00 pm https://kadampafestivals.org/spring# Solving our Daily Problems with Loving Kindness Buddha Maitreya is the manifestation of all the Buddhas’ realisation of loving kindness. This festival is a unique opportunity to concentrate on understanding and practising the precious instructions given by Venerable Geshe-la on how to develop the three types of love. We will also learn how we ourselves can quickly become a Buddha of Loving Kindness by changing our basis of imputation through Tantric practice. Through engaging in the festival programme of teachings, meditations and retreat, we can radically transform our own lives and thereby the lives of others, and truly heal our suffering world.”When we love all living beings, we have no enemies.” Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche The Festival will take place in the blessed Temple for World Peace set in the holy environment of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism, which is located in Ulverston in the beautiful Lake District, UK. It is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience. Chanted Prayers: Heart Jewel Chanted Prayers: Heart Jewel May 28, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday Meditation Class Wednesday Meditation Class May 28, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday Meditation Class 6:30 - 8pm \| More information In person Taught by Anika Trancik Resident Teacher at AKBC. Her teachings are heartfelt, practical, and presented with warmth and humor. Classes include guided meditation and a talk based on practical wisdom for daily life. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10 \| $5 Seniors and Students \| Free for Members • • •	29 Lunchtime Meditation Lunchtime Meditation May 29, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunchtime Meditation In person Taught by Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Nancy Littell Take 30 minutes to refresh and energize your mind Everyone is welcome. $5/seniors & students/ Free to members Wishfulfilling Jewel Chanted Meditation Wishfulfilling Jewel Chanted Meditation May 29, 2025 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Worcester Meditation Class Worcester Meditation Class May 29, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Worcester Meditation Class Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm INFO Worcester Friends Meeting House 901 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602 Classes include guided meditation, a talk, and Q&A. No experience needed. Everybody welcome. • • •	30 Little Compton Branch Class Little Compton Branch Class May 30, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am For more information about the Little Compton class, Visit the link here •	31

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