Lhabab Duchen, Tuesday November 11, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Lhabab Duchen is a major observance in the Buddhist calendar commemorating the Buddha’s descent from heaven. We will celebrate with an evening of practice, including aspiration prayers and guru yoga.
The merit of our positive actions on this day is said to be multiplied millions of times. This is a particular auspicious time to make offerings to the three jewels.
All are welcome. For more information: email tracyd108@yahoo.com
Day of practice, Saturday, November 22, 9 AM-3 PM
Join us for another silent day of practice devoted to meditation and contemplation on the Middle Way.
All are welcome! Questions? Email tracyd108@yahoo.com.
Lama Lodro Lhamo
Milarepa’s Songs on View, Meditation and Action
Saturday & Sunday, January 3-4, 2026
Vajra Vidya Portland
Lama Lodro Lhamo returns to Portland to teach a weekend program about the spiritual songs on view, meditation and action composed by Tibet’s beloved eleventh-century yogi, Milarepa. Everyone is welcome.
Lama Lodro is the president of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra in
Woodstock, NY. She has received monastic ordination, completed a Buddhist Studies degree at Columbia University, and was the retreat master at Karme Ling in NY where she completed three 3-year retreats under the direction of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche.
These teachings are offered on a donation basis—offerings to Lama Lodro and VVP are gratefully accepted. VVP is a local non-profit organization entirely reliant on donations and membership dues.
Participants may attend in person or online, although in-person attendance is strongly encouraged.
For questions about registration, or to notify us that you’re canceling an in-person registration, please contact Kay at kay.sullivan@maine.edu. The general registration deadline is January 1.
SPRING 2026 (?): Teachings with Khenpo David Karma Choephel
Although Khenpo David Karma Choephel had to cancel the November 2025 teachings, we are hopeful he will visit and teach next spring. As of this writing, the most likely time frame is late March 2026. Stay tuned for updates.