在第17世Gyalwa噶瑪巴神聖領導下的傳統噶舉派白教之西方佛教靈性學習中心

The orchard at the Hermitage.歡迎! 我們是一群與西藏佛教噶舉派精神領袖Gyalwa噶瑪巴有關的國際團體，我們當中有信仰實踐者、老師及學生。

The meaning of life involves the whole of humanity in an ongoing spiritual evolution toward greater consciousness. Each individual can participate in this progress through an endeavor to attain Enlightenment. The great wealth of knowledge in India and Tibet, Burma, Thailand, China, Korea, Japan, Ceylon teaches the Way. In our case it is the Buddhist Path, a system of spiritual development guided by the practice of meditation that reveals this Way. Ours is a "spiritual practice" orientated fellowship.

The Dharma Fellowship is the joint venture of all its members and our website reflects this. May this site be of some good in the general distribution of spiritual wisdom and help to make the world a better place for everyone.

Meditation Practice

Those seeking group meditation practice should get in touch either with our Dharma House centre in San Francisco, California, or the Hermitage on Denman Island, B.C., Canada.

Meditation in California

Daily morning and evening Kagyu puja is performed by Bhikshu Karma Tinley at Dharma House, located at 75 Hartford Street in San Francisco, California. Monday evenings at 7pm is dedicated to Vajrayana practice. Calm-abiding meditation is held every Wednesday evenings, also at 7pm. The Venerable Bhikshu holds an informal Dharma discussion each and every Sunday when he is in residence at the centre. If you live in the Bay Area and are looking for a perfect place to meditate, then please get in touch with Bhikshu Karma Tinley at the Dharma House.

Meditation in British Columbia

Monday and Wednesday evening meditation is held each week at 7:30pm at the Hermitage on Denman Island, British Columbia, Canada under the guidance of Lama Kunzang. The Hermitage also holds five day, seven day and ten day silent retreats, open to all who are interested in learning and practicing meditation. Each retreat is supported by daily instruction and private interviews with the Lama. Please see the Hermitage retreat schedule for more information.

The Hermitage

The Hermitage: A centre for meditation and spiritual practice on Denman IslandOur Meditation Centre
The Dharma Fellowship maintains a centre for meditation and spiritual practice on Denman Island, BC, Canada. The Hermitage is made up of 60 acres of beautiful farm land, a number of geodesic domes, and a 30 foot Yurt that houses our temple. We hold meditation retreats and special teachings throughout the year.

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Special Teachings

Your Support

Supporting Tibetan refugee children and young monks in NepalOur Charitable Work
The Dharma Fellowship has established projects to support Tibetan refugee children and young monks in Nepal. There are no administrative costs; all funds directly benefit the children. General donations are always welcome and are distributed to those with the greatest need.

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Donating to The Hermitage
Following the monastic principles of the East, we do not charge a fixed fee for anyone wishing to attend meditation at The Hermitage. Everything is run on donations alone. Would you like to help the Hermitage benefit all who wish to lead a spiritual life? Please learn more about becoming one of our patrons, or make a donation online using the button below:


          

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The Path of Mahamudra
Library > Member Essays, 02/25/06
The path of Mahamudra, a Sanskrit term which in Tibetan is known as "Chag-chen," the Great Mudra or Seal, is often referred to as the "practice lineage" of Buddhism, the heart-essence of the Buddha's teaching. The path of Mahamudra meditation is a clear cutting through to seeing the true nature of mind just as it is. It is an immediate attainment of Enlightenment, as a result of clearly recognizing the true condition.

By following the yogic teachings of Mahamudra one sets oneself consciously on the path whose ultimate fruit is Nirvana. Thereby liberation from the interminable cycle of birth and death is acquired. Read more »
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