Lion's Roar Dharma Center

Lion's Roar Dharma Center Welcome to Lion's Roar Dharma Center, a Vajrayana Buddhist community & international arts center in Sacramento, CA in the tradition of the XIV Dalai Lama

Our Buddhist community was founded by Geshe Lobsang Gyatso and is directed by Lama Yeshe Jinpa. We provide a wide variety of programs, meditation instruction and Buddhist teachings that are especially designed for people with daily work, school or family commitments. Our programs are designed to include all levels of practitioners. We are committed to a vision that recognizes the interdependence o

f all beings, where through the practice of compassion, skillful means and Bodhisattva activities we can liberate and awaken ourselves and all other sentient beings, coming to Shambhala together.

Our friend Lama Losang Samten, a profound Buddhist master, is creating the Kalachakra Sand Mandala in Mount Shasta with ...
09/12/2026

Our friend Lama Losang Samten, a profound Buddhist master, is creating the Kalachakra Sand Mandala in Mount Shasta with the permission of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He will also offer a retreat during his time there.
This is a rare opportunity to witness the creation of the Kalachakra Mandala and receive teachings directly from Lama Losang Samten.

August 19–September 21, 2026
Mount Shasta City Park Headwaters — Lower Lodge
1315 Nixon Road, Mount Shasta, California

https://www.friendsoftibetanculture.org/events/kalachakra-sand-mandala

Join us for Contemplative Dance Practice this Sunday at 3:30 PM.This practice invites us to explore meditation through b...
09/11/2026

Join us for Contemplative Dance Practice this Sunday at 3:30 PM.

This practice invites us to explore meditation through both stillness and movement. Each session includes sitting meditation, gentle solo movement, open space for shared movement or observation, and a brief closing reflection. This is not choreography and it is not a performance. It is a practice of noticing the body, the mind, and the present moment.

Everyone is welcome. No dance experience is needed. Participants may move, sit, pause, observe, or rest at any time. Contact with others is always optional, and simply watching with care is considered full participation.

Please wear comfortable clothing. Bare feet or soft shoes are recommended.
Come as you are.

Join Lama Yeshe Jinpa for an experiential retreat this Sunday, September 13, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Lion’s Roar Dhar...
09/10/2026

Join Lama Yeshe Jinpa for an experiential retreat this Sunday, September 13, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Lion’s Roar Dharma Center.

The day includes recovery practice, meditation, Dharma teaching, Kalachakra practice, and contemplative dance.. Stay for the entire retreat or attend any part of the day that fits your schedule.

09/10/2026

Practice being well together at Vajrasattva practice on the phases of the moon. The next practice is this Thursday, September 10, at 8pm. Check the calendar for future dates.

Please join us from 3:30 to 4:30 this Saturday, September 12th, in the dharma of sangha meeting to talk about all thing...
09/08/2026

Please join us from 3:30 to 4:30 this Saturday, September 12th, in the dharma of sangha meeting to talk about all things Lion's Roar including facilitation best practices, past and upcoming events, ideas for new or changing programs and ways we can support each other. Please feel free to contact Linda with any questions at [email protected].

What if the question “Who am I?” is not a puzzle to solve, but an invitation to awaken?In this deeply personal Dharma pr...
09/04/2026

What if the question “Who am I?” is not a puzzle to solve, but an invitation to awaken?

In this deeply personal Dharma presentation, JoJo Armendarez explores identity, Buddhism, and the Middle Way through his experiences as a Mexican-American gay man, psychology professional, yoga practitioner, and student of Buddhism.

Drawing on Buddhist teachings, psychology, and the landscapes of his own life, JoJo reflects on how identity gives shape and meaning to our experiences—and how clinging too tightly to fixed ideas of self can limit our freedom.

Through teachings on non-self, interbeing, loving-kindness, mindfulness, and the Middle Way, he considers what becomes possible when we allow identity to shift, deepen, and unfold. Rather than seeking one permanent answer to “Who am I?”, JoJo’s practice is an invitation to remain present, compassionate, and curious about who he is becoming.

Join us at Lion’s Roar Dharma Center this Sunday at 11:00 AM for an intimate and illuminating Dharma presentation and conversation on identity, belonging, and the freedom of meeting ourselves with openness.

A book for anyone who wants to be free and happy, available soon: The 12 Steps of Liberation. This collaborative effort ...
08/28/2026

A book for anyone who wants to be free and happy, available soon: The 12 Steps of Liberation.

This collaborative effort is based on a yearlong series of interviews with Lama Jinpa Rinpoche. While written in the context of recovery dharma, the book is designed to be a kind of practice manual for anyone who recognizes the pain of addictive behavior in their lives and seeks an end to suffering. It explores in detail each of the 12 steps on the path to recovery based directly on the four noble truths and eightfold path.

The book offers hope and a guided approach to recovering from behaviors that hurt.

Recovery from a Vajrayana perspective

A first-of-its-kind, the book delves into the program’s unique Vajrayana approach to recovery dharma and topics that are often overlooked or glossed over in other Buddhist-inspired groups such as bodhicitta, inherent goodness, and the essential importance of renunciation, view, meditation, action, and spiritual friends (dharma mentors) to keep us on the path.

The book also discusses why we meditate, how to develop motivation, techniques, practice questions and answers, and more.

Request for Publication Support

Under the guidance of Rinpoche, our recovery programs have grown to include three weekly meetings that regularly fill the dojo. It’s not an exaggeration to say the need is great.

If you’ve ever wondered how you can help, how your donations can help transform lives and spread the dharma, this is a wonderful opportunity.

We’re seeking support to print 200 spiral-bound copies. The cost ranges $20-$24 per book. The more we print, the better the discount we get. Proceeds benefit Middleway Health Foundation, which provides free one-on-one therapy and social work to individuals and families.

Ways to Donate

To donate, go to the LRDC website and follow these steps:
1. Select the Donate button
2. Select the amount you wish to contribute
3. Where it asks "Purpose of donation," please select Book Donation
4. Of course, you may also contribute with a check or cash.

Thank you so much!

Jen

Join us two Sundays per month for a full retreat with Lama Yeshe Jinpa beginning at 8:00 AM. The day includes recovery, ...
08/25/2026

Join us two Sundays per month for a full retreat with Lama Yeshe Jinpa beginning at 8:00 AM. The day includes recovery, meditation, Dharma teaching, a lunch break, Kalachakra practice, and contemplative dance. Come for the entire day or attend the practices that speak to you.

Yeshe Gyurme’s talk, Sunday at 11 AM, will explore the protective aspect of fierce deities and invite us to reconsider o...
08/22/2026

Yeshe Gyurme’s talk, Sunday at 11 AM, will explore the protective aspect of fierce deities and invite us to reconsider our own relationship with anger, not as something to suppress, but as a powerful energy that can be transformed into that into clarity, courage, compassion, and skillful action.

Join us for a peaceful evening of singing bowl meditation at 6:00 PM this Wednesday, August 19th. The gentle tones and v...
08/19/2026

Join us for a peaceful evening of singing bowl meditation at 6:00 PM this Wednesday, August 19th. The gentle tones and vibrations of the bowls help calm the mind, relax the body, and create a space for quiet reflection and healing. This simple practice is open to everyone—no experience is needed. Come sit, listen, and allow the sound to settle the heart and restore balance.

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3240 B Street
Sacramento, CA
95816

Telephone

+19164929007

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