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4/2/2025
Upcoming events in June
Event: Introduction to Buddhism for beginners
Date: Sundays, June 5th - June 22th at 10-11am
New Introdution course for beginners on Buddhist philosophies and meditation. This course will cover a wide array of subjects such as compassion and bodhicitta, interdependenace,…
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5/13/25
Dharmapala (Dorje Shugden) Saka Dawa Retreat
Event: Dharmapala (Dorje Shugden) Retreat (Saka Dawa) 2025
Date: Wednesday May 28 - Tuesday June 3rd
Dharmapala Dorje Shugden is embodiment of Buddha Munjushri (Buddha of Wisdom) in form of protector. This practice is passed down from unbroken lineage of…
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Founder and Spiritual Director
Ven. Choeji Lama (Kuten lama): He received many lineage teachings and initiations and completed many retreats. He was awarded the Geshe (Doctorate in Buddhist philosophy) degree in 1993, one of the highest degrees in Buddhist studies.
After traveling the world and offering teachings in more than 33 countries, Ven. Kuten Lama moved to Bloomington, Indiana in 1997. Since then, he has served as resident teacher for Dagom Gaden Tensung Ling Monastery in Bloomington, as well as spiritual director for Gaden Samdrup Ling Monastery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ven. Kuten Lama also travels to Buddhist monasteries and centers throughout Mongolia, Europe, Canada and many other countries to teach and participate in spiritual events.