What’s Happening at KPC
November 1 – 15, 2025
Celebrating 40 years of the Prayer Vigil, KPC has been a place of refuge and prayer for all who come, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. With the blessing of Her Eminence Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo, all are welcome here.
It is time to prepare the temple and grounds for winter and the holidays! There are practices and teachings to attend, and many opportunities to help care for our precious place of refuge. Whether you’re Buddhist or simply curious, there is something for everyone at KPC.
Upcoming Activities
Nyungne Retreat with Khenpo Tenzin Karze
November 8 – 10
Prayer Room only (no online option)
With the blessing of Spiritual Director Jetsunma Akhön Norbu Lhamo, KPC Maryland invites you to join us for a Nyungne Retreat, led by retreat master Khenpo Tenzin Karze.
Nyungne is one the most powerful practices in Vajrayana Buddhism to purify environmental pollution and our own faults, and increase positive energy and harmony that can pacify the suffering of all beings and bring peace to the world. It is also challenging!
The floors of KPC’s Prayer Room are hardwood. We have cushions and chairs for sitting, but not yoga mats or similar for prostrations. Plan to bring your own.
Due to limited space in the Prayer Room, registration is limited to 27 participants. Meditation classes will be canceled for the weekend to accommodate the retreat.
To learn more about Nyungne practice, see the complete schedule and register, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/KPCNyungne. Questions about your ability to participate? Email us at kpc@tara.org.
KPC Grounds Clean-up Weekends
Saturday, November 8, 10am – 3pm
Saturday, November 15 10am – 1pm
Sunday, November 16 1 – 3:30pm
Temple Grounds
It’s the time of year to do fall clean up before the cold weather sets in – and we need your help! There are a number of outdoor projects to choose from.
Email us at volunteer@tara.org if you are interested in volunteering.
Lha Bab Duchen
Tuesday, November 11
KPC Prayer Room, Zoom
Lha Bab Duchen celebrates Shakyamuni Buddha’s return to the human realm after teaching his mother and the gods in Tusita Heaven for three months. This is one of the four major holidays of Tibetan Buddhism – a day when the effects of positive or negative actions are multiplied by 10 million. Please come and enjoy this auspicious day at KPC and join us in virtuous activity.
- Morning Practice – Auspicious Prayers and Buddha Shakyamuni Practice
10am – Prayer Room, Zoom
- Condensed Medicine Buddha Practice
5:30-5:45pm – Facebook Live, YouTube Live only
- Rigdzin Dupa Tsog
7-9pm – Prayer Room, Zoom
Meditation Classes
*TEMPORARY SCHEDULE CHANGE*
Due to the Nyungne retreat, meditation classes are canceled November 8 and 9. Classes will resume on November 15 and 16.
Saturdays, 11:00-11:50 am
Sundays, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Prayer Room, Facebook Live, YouTube Live
On Saturdays, join us for a guided meditation session open to all levels, led by Atira Zeoli and Tara Wise. Saturday’s session includes traditional practices such as Shamatha (calm abiding) and Tonglen (sending and receiving), as well as Jetsunma’s Light Expansion Prayer.
On Sundays, Khenpo Tenzin Karze offers a dharma talk and meditation session followed by Q&A. Sunday’s meditation focus varies from class to class. Recent classes have included contemplations on impermanence, karma, and the all-pervasiveness of suffering. Each session concludes with a brief Chenrezig practice, and a dedication prayer that our efforts benefit all beings.
Save the Date
11/22 Rigdzin Dupa practice instruction – concluding session with Khenpo Tenzin Karze
11/29 Hanging holiday lights and decorating
12/6 Medicine Buddha practice instruction, with Khenpo Tenzin Karze
12/26–28 A Weekend with Khenpo Tenzin Karze at the Amitabha Stupa, Sedona, AZ
KPC’s Regular Schedule
Every day at KPC, there are prayers and practices taking place, in person and online. Everyone is welcome to attend them, for the full practice or any portion, Buddhist and non-Buddhist alike. Visit the KPC Calendar for a complete list of our practices and events. Please note, times are subject to change.
One such activity is our daily Medicine Buddha practice.
Condensed Medicine Buddha Practice
Daily, 5:30 pm
Medicine Buddha is known specifically to help eliminate pain and sickness, purify disease, and restore health for both yourself and those whom you are practicing for.
Other Ways to Participate:
There are many, many opportunities to participate at KPC every single day, from volunteering to joining the Prayer Vigil, to requesting our nuns and monks to give house and business blessings. To learn more about all the ways there are to get involved at KPC, visit our website at www.tara.org.
One opportunity is to visit the Koi Ponds.
The KPC Koi Ponds are a peaceful, magical oasis, offering a quiet retreat from the activity of the world. Koi fish aren’t just fish that swim in circles; they are smart and curious. They see you and want to learn more.
Follow the red trellises from the driveway to find the Koi Ponds. Open 11am – dusk.
“Visit with them and enjoy. Let it relax your mind and bring peace. Let them work their magic.” – Jetsunma Ahkön Lhamo
KPC Hours
Prayer Room: 8 am – 8 pm
Temple Grounds and Peace Park: Dawn – Dusk
*New* Koi Ponds: 11am – Dusk
We warmly welcome you to visit during our open hours! It is getting dark earlier and earlier this time of year. Be sure to check the time for sunset and plan your visit to the Peace Park and temple grounds accordingly.
For everyone’s safety, the property is monitored by cameras, and access is not permitted outside these times. Thank you for understanding!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
