# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tibetan Buddhism & Meditation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Vajrayana is the form of Buddhism practiced in Tibet, sharing with Mahayana the motivation to attain liberation for the benefit of all sentient beings. Vajrayana adds the goal to attain that liberation as quickly as possible and includes a rich diversity of powerful meditation techniques.

We’ll be exploring Tibetan meditation practices from various traditions, alternating each week between Shamatha and Tonglen practice. The literal translation of Shamatha is calm abiding or tranquility, describing a mental state characterized by a deep sense of contentment, a vivid and concentrated mind, and serenity of thought like the stillness of a lake. Shamatha is developed by placing the attention on a specific object or domain of awareness and gently training the attention to remain where it was placed.  

The Shamatha meditation practice will explore techniques from different traditions including Lam Rim, Mahāmudrā, Bön, and Dzogchen. Having a variety of meditation techniques helps to keep our practice fresh and work with our unique mind in any situation.

We will also be practicing Tonglen Meditation. The word tonglen is derived from the Tibetan language: tong meaning “giving” and len meaning “taking” or “receiving.” The practice is a powerful meditation of giving and receiving, where we consciously take in the suffering of others and give them our love, compassion, and joy. The selfless exchange lies at the very heart of tonglen and opens us to the deeper realities of interconnectedness and compassion. Rather than turning away from suffering, tonglen invites us to embrace it. Instead of shielding ourselves from the pain of the world, we breathe it in. And rather than holding on to our own joy, comfort, and love, we breathe it out to all those who need it.

Class will be available live and also archived via the Dharma Bum Temple YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/thedharmabumtemple
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/tibetan-buddhism-and-meditation/200029614970337
- **Event Categories**: meditation, health-wellness, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: San Diego
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4144 Campus Ave., San Diego, CA, United States, California 92103
- **lat**: 32.7533
- **long**: -117.14891
- **full address**: 4144 Campus Ave., San Diego, CA, United States, California 92103

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- **organizer**: Dharma Bum Temple (https://allevents.in/org/dharma-bum-temple/12283768)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 4144 Campus Ave., San Diego, CA, United States, California 92103
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Dharma Bum Temple
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meditation, health-wellness, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Tibetan Buddhism & Meditation ?
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