Dharma Center of Trikaya Buddhism is a volunteer based organization that exists to share the Dharma — the teachings of meditation, mindfulness and Trikaya Buddhism — and to assist in the Awakening of those who wish to free themselves of suffering. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Temple serving the community of San Diego, CA in person and the world via our online offerings.
Our Sangha (community of practitioners) gather in a variety of ways, including:
Public meditation classes
Meditation sessions and dharma talks are open to everyone. In order make the classes accessible for all, tuition is Pay What You Wish. To explore our current offerings, please visit the Classes page.
Sangha Socials
Through Sangha Socials, we explore fun activities together as a way to enhance social ties within our community. Sometime we explore local activities and other times practitioners share their skills and hobbies. This social time provides an opportunity for sangha members to create friendships and explore the world together. To share your hobby or special skill or if you have an idea for a community activity, please contact the SEVA Director at volunteer@dharmacenter.com to be put in touch with our Parihasa Director (Director of Humor and Fun).
Volunteer Opportunities
Dharma Center is a volunteer based community. We encourage you to participate in taking care of the maintenance and marketing aspects of our Trikaya Temple. Active participants help keep the Center operational through tasks done both in person and online. To help us with our ongoing maintenance or one time tasks, please contact the SEVA Director at volunteer@dharmacenter.com. In your email include your current skills and/or interests and passions that you would like to develop through service to your spiritual community.
Membership Program
Our Members are the primary financial support for Dharma Center of Trikaya Buddhism. A few members are solely financial contributors. Some visit the online library of dharma talks for self study without ever going to classes and/or interacting on our Discord server with fellow Members. Others attend classes and volunteer in addition to being a member. We welcome committed practitioners involvement in all aspects of Dharma Center. The level of participation is always at the member’s discretion. To learn about becoming a member, visit our Membership page.
ETL – 108 Lights Study Group
108 Lights practice reflects the highest aspects of our Trikaya Buddhist path: grounding in truth, resting in inner ease, and bringing that clarity into daily life for the benefit of all. In essence we give away the energy and power we develop through our daily practice in order to bring unconditioned Illumination into this world.
The ETL – 108 Lights Study Group consists of a small private gathering of Trikaya Buddhism students who are serious about embodying Enlightenment in This Lifetime. This group studies and discusses the works of masters to help illuminate the path. We extract the kernels of truth, transform our lives to embody that truth, and load these insights into our lives while living and working in the world.
ETL – 108 Lights is a container where friendships can grow and be strengthened as we encourage each other to explore all aspects of the Path. While there is a facilitator, there is no formal “teacher” in the embody Enlightenment in This Lifetime Study Group. The understanding is that Life itself is the real teacher. For this reason, ETL is for Intermediate and Advance level practitioners who have demonstrated proper etiquette at classes, is an active DCTB member, and has a stable meditation practice. To join ETL, a teacher’s recommendation is required as well as attendance at one of the 108 Lights public meditation events held each Equinox and Solstice. If you want to learn more, please ask the teacher at your next class at Dharma Center of Trikaya Buddhism.
Dharma Center of Trikaya Buddhism (DCTB) Steering Council
The Steering Council consists of a small group of active supporting Members. Their function is to manage the day to day operations and bring matters which require attention to the Board of Directors. The Steering Council also creates a framework for projects and activities to help Dharma Center of Trikaya Buddhism support the larger San Diego community. If you are interested in joining the Steering Council, active members are invited to contact the SEVA Director for more information.