Dharmachakra Kadampa Buddhist Center

02/18/2026

AMITAYUS RETREAT | FREE EVENT! | Sat Feb 21, 10am-3:00 pm |

This annual weekend retreat is an opportunity to focus on the meditation practice of Amitayus, the Buddha of Immeasurable Life, which is a special method for increasing our lifespan, wisdom and merit. Every welcome!

In each retreat session, we will engage in the practice called The Yoga of Buddha Amitayus. Prayer booklets will be available to lend.

10-11:30am: Special Talk: A Path to Resilience
12-1pm: Amitayus Retreat Session 1
1:45-3pm: Amitayus Retreat Session 2

Everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary.
FREE | Drop in! No registration required.
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02/18/2026

A PATH TO RESILIENCE | FREE EVENT! | Sat Feb 21, 10am-11:30 am |

Special Talk with Michael Racadio

Our fast paced modern life can often become overwhelming and we can find ourselves not knowing how to navigate the challenges. How can we navigate the demands of our life with our need for inner peace and wellbeing? Amitayus practice serves as a practical method to enhance our mind and body.
Through his practice and blessings we can relate differently to time, burnout, aging, and the pressure to constantly optimize ourselves—inviting a life that is not just longer, but deeper and more alive. In each session, we will engage in the practice called The Yoga of Buddha Amitayus.

10-11:30am: Special Talk: A Path to Resilience
12-1pm: Amitayus Retreat Session
1:45-3pm: Amitayus Retreat Session

Everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary.
923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs | 760-656-8117
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02/13/2026

TAMING OUR WILD ELEPHANT MIND | FEB SERIES | Sundays 10am-11:30 am |

In this series of classes we will explore timeless wisdom on how to prevent our mind from falling under the influence of negativity, distraction and other disturbances. Through practicing the meditations and instructions given in these classes, we will gain the ability to protect and preserve our peace of mind in daily life.
Class Topics
February 1: Learning to Watch Our Mind
February 8: Stopping Our Bad Mental Habits
February 15: Moral Discipline Creates Peace
February 22: How Our Inner Peace Benefits Others

$15 per class | Free for Members. Register online or pay in person

Everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary.
923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs | 760-656-8117
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02/08/2026

✨ Gen-la Jampa's special talk Recap ✨

A beautiful talk with Gen-la Jampa in Palm Springs about Love, desire and relationships! Lots of laughs and a deeper understanding on how to enjoy our relationships so much more.
Deep gratitude and thanks to Gen-la Jampa for these precious teachings! 🤍🙏

02/02/2026

CENTER CHERISHING! | SATURDAY FEB 4 & 5 |

Help prepare for Gen-la Jampa’s special talk!

During Center Cherishing events, the community at DKBC Palm Springs comes together to clean and cherish the Center.
Jobs are assigned based on capacity and it’s a great opportunity to meet people and the Center.

Wed, Feb 4, 12:30 - 2 pm
Thurs, Feb 5. 11 am - 12 pm

Everyone is welcome!

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 656-8117

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01/31/2026

LOVE, DESIRE & RELATIONSHIPS | SPECIAL TALK WITH BUDDHIST MONK GEN-LA JAMPA | SATURDAY FEB 7 11 am - 12:30 pm |

In this talk, we will look at how the desirous attachment in our close relationships is almost always confused for love. Even though they have opposite effects — love leading to happiness and attachment leading to unhappiness — it is not easy for us to distinguish between them without receiving clear advice. When we do know the difference, we can enjoy our relationships so much more.

$15 | members free
Register online or pay in person:
https://www.meditationinpalmsprings.org/special-events/

Everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary.
923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 656-8117

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01/13/2026

SILENT RETREAT: A SPECIAL BREATHING MEDITATION | SATURDAY 10am-4pm |
In this meditation retreat we will combine our breathing with the powerful mental recitation of the mantra OM AH HUM, which is called the “Mantra of all Buddhas.” Breathing meditation functions to make our mind calm and peaceful, but this meditation has added advantages such as improving our good heart and increasing our energy for spiritual practice. If done regularly, our mind gradually becomes more positive and controlled and it causes our potential for enlightenment to ripen.

Silence will be observed from the participants from 10am to 4pm

10-11am: Session 1
11:30am-12:30pm: Session 2
1:30-2:30pm: Session 3
3-4pm: Session 4

$30 full day, $10 session | 1/2 price for Members
Register online or pay in person:
https://www.meditationinpalmsprings.org/special-events/

Everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary.
923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 656-8117

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01/12/2026

IMAGINING A NEW YOU | THURS EVENING SERIES | Thurs 6pm-7pm |

What if lasting change didn’t require becoming someone else—but learning to see yourself differently?

In this inspiring series, we explore how Buddhist meditation helps us reshape the way we experience ourselves and our lives. According to Buddha’s teachings, our identity is not fixed; it is shaped moment by moment by our thoughts, intentions, and habits of mind. By learning to imagine—and gently cultivate—a wiser, more peaceful version of ourselves, we can begin to let go of limiting self-views and create meaningful inner change, leading us to become the person we truly want to be.

Topics:
January 8: Who Am I Really?
January 15: Letting Go of Limiting Self-Views
January 22: Using Wisdom and Compassion to Imagine the Best Version of You
January 29: Becoming the New You in Daily Life

$10 per class | Free for Members.
Register online or pay in person:
https://www.meditationinpalmsprings.org/thursday-evening/

Everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary.
923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs | 760-656-8117
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01/12/2026

MAKING PROGRESS IN MEDITATION | JAN SERIES | Sundays 10am-11:30 am |

In this series, we will learn step by step how to improve our meditation skills and develop the concentration we need to make spiritual progress. Meditation on equalizing self and others is a simple meditation to learn, as it appeals to our sense of fairness. We will use this meditation as the basis for training in meditation and truly feel confident in our practice.

Class Topics:
January 11: Distinguishing the Types of Meditation
January 18: Pacifying Distraction
January 25: Making Progress in Concentration

$15 per class | Free for Members.
Register online or pay in person:
https://www.meditationinpalmsprings.org/sundaymorning/

Everyone is welcome! No experience is necessary.
923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs | 760-656-8117
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01/08/2026

In January, we will have a new Thursday evening series 6-7pm. Everyone Welcome! Join anytime!

In this Thursday meditation class, we explore how Buddhist meditation helps us reshape the way we experience ourselves and our lives.

12/11/2025

HOLIDAY POTLUCK | FREE! | SUNDAY 11am-1pm |

After our Sunday class, join us for a fun and delightful time sharing a vegetarian potluck meal with DKBC community members and practitioners!

Have a new recipe you’d like to make? Bring it!
Want to share a dish that you’re “known for”? Awesome.
Want to bring a guest, family, or friends? Please do.

Everyone is welcome!

923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 656-8117

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