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Ananda Dharma Center is a Tibetan Buddhist Center, teaching and practicing the Buddha Dharma in the same tradition as HH the Dalai Lama.

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We are a 501(c)3 registered religious nonprofit.

03/13/2026

NEW TIME FOR MEDICINE BUDDHA FESTIVAL!
Now starts at 10am

03/11/2026

Upcoming Events!

The Great Medicine Buddha Festival this weekend!
Sunday March 15th
Scan QR code on flyer to register.

Cittimani Tara Initiation and Day Retreat
Sunday March 22nd

02/15/2026

Medicine Buddha Festival
March 15 2026

with Gyalten Khen Rinpoche and monks from Lama Gaun Tashi Rabten Monastery in Nepal

12/10/2025

This Sunday at ADC!

Lama Tsongkhapa Day (Ganden Ngamchoe)

Ananda Dharma Center is pleased to announce a special event in honor of the parinirvana of the great Dharma master, Lama Tsongkhapa. Je Tsongkhapa Lobsang Drakpa (1357–1419) was unquestionably one of the most remarkable scholar-practitioners and innovative thinkers in Buddhist history. He synthesized the vast and profound traditions of Indian and Tibetan Buddhism and presented them in a clear, systematic, and accessible way for the greatest benefit of his students. He is revered as an emanation of Manjushri, Avalokiteshvara, and Vajrapani—an embodiment of the wisdom, compassion, and power of all the buddhas of the three times.

Lama Tsongkhapa Day, or Ganden Ngamchoe, commemorates the anniversary of his parinirvana. It is celebrated on the 25th day of the 10th month of the Tibetan lunar calendar, which this year falls on December 14th, 2025. On this auspicious day, we gather to express our heartfelt gratitude for Lama Tsongkhapa’s unparalleled contributions to the revitalization and flourishing of Buddhism in general, and Tibetan Buddhism in particular.

All are welcome to join this auspicious gathering!

Event Details
Sunday, December 14th
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Potluck Lunch to Follow

11/11/2025

Today is Lhabab Düchen (Buddha’s return from deva-land)which is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four events in the life of the Buddha. Lhabab Düchen (Buddha’s return to the world) occurs on the 22nd day of the ninth lunar month according to Tibetan calendar. It is widely celebrated in Tibet and Bhutan. The day marks the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s return to Earth after spending 3 months in the god realms teaching Dharma to his mother. Buddha had left for heaven at the age of 41, having ascended to The Heaven of Thirty-Three (Trayastrimsa) in order to give teachings to benefit the gods in the desire realms and to repay the kindness of his mother by liberating her from Samsara. He was exhorted by his follower and representative Maugalyayana to return, and after a long debate managed to return. This is considered to be one of the eight great deeds of the Buddha. He returned to earth by a special triple ladder prepared by Viswakarma, the god of machines. Buddha’s return was a time of rejoicing for his disciples and is one of the four main Buddhist festivals commemorating special events in the life of Shakyamuni Buddha. In the Tibetan tradition it’s a day for making prayers and practicing virtue as all merit created on this special day is multiplied 100 million times. Take advantage of this merit multiplying opportunity by giving to your favorite charities, making prayers and practicing dharma. You CAN make in a difference in the lives of your fellow suffering beings.
You can also donate to your local center, Ananda Dharma Center, via the website:
https://anandadharmacenter.org/support-ananda.html
Or to one of the many wonderful projects sponsored by our affiliate, Awakening Vajra international:
https://www.awakeningvajrainternational.org/contribute/

11/10/2025

White Dzambhala Wealth Puja

ADC is happy to announce the upcoming Dzambala wealth puja (yangdrub) on Saturday the 22nd of November 2025 with H.E. Khenchen Rinpoche, the Sera Jey monks and ADC center monks. White Dzambhala is considered an emanation of Avalokiteśvara, manifesting specifically to relieve beings of material poverty and suffering caused by lack and misfortune. He has the power to overcome poverty and illness, purify non-virtuous karma and karmic impediments, and prevent misfortune and illness. The ceremonial rite bestows immense positive wealth energy on the participants, creating the conditions for economic prosperity.

Everyone is welcome to join this wonderful occasion.

Saturday November 22nd
• 9:00am to 12:30pm
• Lunch break 12:30-1:30
• 1:30pm to 4pm

10/08/2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to donate to the casting of the Lama Tsongkhapa statue at Lama Gaun Monastery!

For donors who prefer to use a credit card, use the QR code below or click on this link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/accumulate-merit-through-the-casting-of-sacred-statue-of-lama-tsongkhapa

IMPORTANT: Zeffy provides free processing for charity. Please note that when you submit your payment, there is a default 11% added to the payment as an OPTIONAL donation to Zeffy.com. You can pull down from that entry box to select Other. Then only the actual donation to ADC will be charged.

09/04/2025

His Eminence Choden Rinpoche's Anniversary Commemoration.
Guru Puja Tsog
with Gyalten Khen Rinpoche
September 7th 2025.

H. E. Choden Rinpoche was a living embodiment of the pure lineage of the Buddha’s teachings; he lived a life filled with moral discipline and quiet, profound wisdom. He was a perfect example of how dedication to study and practice can permeate one’s entire consciousness, opening it to the primordial pure essence of being. His loving compassion, wisdom, and steadfast devotion to the Buddhadharma inspired all of us to become devoted Buddhist practitioners. Rinpoche came to the West, following the invitation from many centers and organizations and so Rinpoche’s teaching activities began to spread and touch the heart of many beings.
Having worked tirelessly in the service of Buddhadharma, endlessly benefitting sentient beings, H.E. Choden Rinpoche finally displayed his coarse form dissolving back into the Dharmakaya on September 11, 2015. It is important for all his students to remember the kindness of the guru and abide in that remembrance. All are welcome to join this special event.

Schedule-
September 7th, 2025.
11:00AM-12:30PM.

08/02/2025

Upcoming events:

Cittimani Tara Retreat
September 1-7, 2025
Medicine Buddha Initiation
8/23/2025 Saturday
His Eminence Choden Rinpoche's Anniversary Commemoration and
Guru Puja Tsog
September 7th 2025

07/08/2025

Cittamani Initiation and teachings this Sunday!

See flyers below for details:

05/30/2025

Please join us in celebrating Saka Dawa at ADC
June 8th 2025.
11:00AM-12:30PM

Saka Dawa is one of the four holy days when we celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death (Mahaparinirvana) of Buddha Shakyamuni. The Saka Dawa observations take place in the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar. This special Dharma occasion is regarded as a great opportunity to earn merit, purify, and attain Enlightenment. Any good deeds performed during the month of Saka Dawa are rewarded with one hundred million times greater good karma. These meritorious activities revolve around early teachings of te Buddh on sila (morality), dana (generosity) and bhavana (meditation). Therefore, Saka Dawa is an excellent time to dedicate yourself to taking spiritually positive actions. We rejoice in our potential to become fully awakened ourselves. On this very special day, ADC will perform the Buddha bathing offering and the Guru Puja.

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3888 Balcom Road
San Jose, CA
95148

Opening Hours

9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14084306756

Website

http://www.anandadharmacenter.org/

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