A Tibetan Buddhist meditation center devoted to the study of peace and non violence, mindfulness training, insight meditation, work/life compassion training, philosophical discourse, and classical Vajrayana Buddhism. The ultimate goal is to reveal the pure luminous true nature of our minds which is the source of our birthright to happiness. The name Tsinta Mani Choling was bestowed by Tulku Tenzin
Gyatso, one of the head lamas at Larung Gar Institute in Tibet and means: The Wish Fulfilling Jewel Dharma Center. Our Sunday teachings, meditation classes, and events are open to all with many options offered on a drop-in basis. We welcome any and all, from those just curious to those seeking to discover the true pure nature of their hearts and minds. Brief Biography of our teacher and guide, Lama Lakshey Zangpo:
Lama Lakshey was born in eastern Tibet and entered Mardo Tashi Choling monastery at the age of ten. Later, he attended Larung Gar Institute in Tibet and studied buddhist philosophy and meditation for a decade with H.H. Jigme Phuntsok. Lama Lakshey was recognized at a young age as a Tulku, and was later enthroned by H.H. Katok Getse Rinpoche. Katok Getse Rinpoche was the seventh head of the Nyigma tradition. Lama Lakshey has taught in the U.S. and Canada for the last 12 years. He provides instruction on buddhist meditation and eastern psychology to dharma practitioners, university students and faculty, medical communities, and tech corporations. Lama Lakshey is the spiritual advisor of Tsinta Mani Choling, and serves as a Board of Directors of Joru Foundation. Lama Lakshey currently resides in the Bay Area.
