As we celebrate our 39th Anniversary as a Sangha, Karma Thegsum Choling Jacksonville is happy to welcome back our Spiritual Director, Lama Losang, on July 19th. Lama Losang will teach a one day Workshop on "The Science of Happiness."

Attend In Person or on Zoom

TEACHING: The Science of Happiness

Schedule:

Saturday, July19th

10:00am-Noon and 2:00p-3:30pm

This teaching will explore both the Buddha’s teaching and what modern science tells us about how to enjoy our life. We will use the Four Immeasurables as the foundation for creating happiness for ourselves, for others, and for our world.

Refuge Ceremony July 19th, Saturday 3:30pm

Lama Losang will bestow the Vow of Refuge to those wishing to start the Buddhist path. Those who would like to receive Refuge for the first time are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before the Refuge Ceremony to go over some general information about Buddhist etiquette when Taking Refuge.

PLEASE NOTE: Refuge will only be for in person attendance.

Location: KTC JAX 4168 Herschel Street

SUGGESTED DONATIONS:

This event is by donation, please select whatever donation you would like to give.

PLEASE NOTE: KTC Jax brings authentic Buddhist teachers to the Jacksonville area year-round for programs and retreats. Suggested donations are requested to offset the costs associated with holding these special events. We always greatly appreciate your generosity but no one has ever been turned away because they couldn’t make a donation. We want as many people as possible to attend. Volunteer Scholarships are also available for those interested. Please let us know!

Participants can register in person at KTC Jacksonville or with the following link:

Lama Losang completed the traditional three-year retreat under the guidance of the renowned Meditation Master, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. He is a fully ordained Gelong monk and Lama in the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He was previously appointed by H.H the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa and Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche to serve as a member of the KTD Board of Trustees.Currently, Lama Losang is the Resident Lama for the Gainesville Karma Thegsum Choling Meditation Center and Spiritual Director of the Jacksonville KTC and the Amelia Island KKSG. He is the author of, Wisdom, Compassion, and Awakening, Balboa Press, 2024.He was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology from the University of Florida. He taught Psychology and was appointed Dean of the Psychology Dept. at Greenville Tech. College in Greenville, South Carolina.He is a Licensed Acupuncture Physician and Director of the Traditional Acupuncture Center where he also teaches Tai Chi, herbal medicine, acupressure, diet and nutrition classes. He also studied Tibetan Medicine with Dr. Yeshi Donden, the acclaimed physician to H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama. As a Westerner trained in both Eastern and Western sciences, he is able to provide a unique synthesis of these approaches to health and healing.About Lama Losang:

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