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WEEKLY MEDITATION CLASS
Lama Lobsang Palden offers weekly meditation at Blue Beryl Dharma Center. Tuesday mornings from 9:00-10:00 am. $10 donation. 1741 W. Columbia Ave., Chicago. (No class Mar. 2, Mar. 23, Mar. 30, April 13, April 27, May 4, June 22, or June 29.)

CDs of Cosmic Mandala, Lama Lobsang Palden's beautiful collection of traditional Buddhist prayers, are available now. Listen to sample tracks and purchase copies of this lovely recording at the COSMIC MANDALA page. Watch a 2008 video by Mark Handler of Lama Lobsang chanting at the BBDC NEWS page.
 
TSALUNG: THE CLEANSING BREATH OF TIBETAN YOGA DVD COMING SOON
Current and upcoming classes, workshops and special events are listed on our PROGRAMS page. Other news is posted on the BBDC NEWS page. Be sure to check out our UPCOMING RETREATS in Dusseldorf, Germany, and New Milford, CT.
We invite your family to join us for Spring Break with the Buddha in Connecticut
BBDCs Buddhist Family Retreat at Bhakti, New Milford, CT
APRIL 1 & 2 (all day)
New Milford, CT
About 90 minutes from New York City

Register Now:

Buddhist Family Retreat Payment Options

To register by mail, send a personal check or money order payable to "Blue Beryl Dharma Center" to:


Patricia Palden, executive director
Blue Beryl Dharma Center
1741 W. Columbia Avenue
Chicago, IL 60626-4005

 
Fees:  $235 adults/$60 children 16 and under, for the 2-day event. $125 adults/$30 children per day. Children under 3 are free. Fees include meals and all retreat activities.

The retreat is open to all families, singles and couples. Lodging at Bella Alpacas — A Farm B&B is available from $150 per night.  

A portion of all proceeds will benefit the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT). ICT works to promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet.  

Retreat Information: Email Patricia Palden

Lodging Information and Directions:
Email Bella Alpacas Farm B&B or visit the Bhakti Yoga Center and Spa website.