After decades of effort and planning, the U.S. Jowo Rinpoche statue now stands in its new home - the US Jokhang Temple, in Danvers, Massachusetts! Emaho! But your financial assistance is still needed! Our NEW GOAL is to completely pay off our mortgage in 5 years. Yes! We can do this!
It only takes a little support form each of you, everyone chipping in just a bit - either as a one time offering, or via a monthly membership donation by joining the Sustaining Fund Circle.We can be mortgage free in five years. Key repairs and renovations must take place to successfully fulfill Lama Sonam's vision for how the temple will serve the Buddhist sangha and community.
It only takes a little support form each of you, everyone chipping in just a bit - either as a one time offering, or via a monthly membership donation by joining the Sustaining Fund Circle.We can be mortgage free in five years. Key repairs and renovations must take place to successfully fulfill Lama Sonam's vision for how the temple will serve the Buddhist sangha and community.
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The Drikung Meditation Center is a Tibetan Buddhist center founded by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche in the early 1980's. The resident spiritual director of the center is the Venerable Lama Konchok Sonam. The center (which is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization and a branch of Tibet's Katsel monastery) has existed continuously, first in Boston on Commonwealth Avenue, then in Newton, and then in Somerville.
The Drikung Meditation Center aims to bring benefit to the Tibetan community at large as well as the local Boston area. The center's ongoing mission is to serve as a place where understanding between all religions, cultures and people may flower, and where spiritual seekers, scholars and the local community may freely experience and study Tibetan/Buddhist cultural and spiritual practices, art and philosophy.
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Sam C.
Sep 30, 2021
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GyAlj N.
Aug 05, 2018
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Eleanor M.
Dec 17, 2017
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Visiting the Drikung Center for the first time (I had some questions from reading), I was not sure what to expect. It was a weekly open house and the beauty of the colors was astounding. A nice lady explained the main points of the alter and how the center worked. The next thing I tried was the Monday night Dharma class open to anyone. Having been into meditation for several years, I was curious as to "Tibetan Buddhist Meditation". It was surprising to experience how many different kinds there were! The people were very warm and welcoming with a lively discussion about the topic. The
Elaine S.
Dec 13, 2015
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The first time I went to a class at Drikung, there were 3 other people. The second time--one other person (besides the teacher). The third time--no one. There was no notice on the website about a cancellation but the mats weren't even set up. A monk came in the room, nodded at me, and left. When the start time passed and he hadn't returned, I left.
Interestingly, despite the bizarre lack of people, there is a huge gift shop and every inch of space in the main room is filled with shiny objects (e.g. gold Buddhas). I love the book Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism with Chogyam Trungpa
Interestingly, despite the bizarre lack of people, there is a huge gift shop and every inch of space in the main room is filled with shiny objects (e.g. gold Buddhas). I love the book Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism with Chogyam Trungpa
Erika U.
Aug 13, 2015
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The Drikung Meditation Center's resident Spiritual Director, Lama Konchok Sonam has created a safe community for people who are developing an interest in Tibetan Buddhism or are advanced students of the dharma, to learn how to use the teachings of the Buddha to live better lives. There are classes to suit any interest. Lama-la also teaches Tibetan language classes. All are welcome. Classes and events are posted on the website. I have been a member here for 9 years now and can honestly say that it has changed my life for the better.
