By Tango7174 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10516495 Chökhor Du Chen is one of Four Great Occasions (“Du Chen” in Tibetan) commemorating pivotal events in the life of the Buddha. Chökhor (“wheel-turning” in Tibetan) commemorates the First Teaching given by the Buddha in Varanasi, 49 days after his experience of enlightenment. Since these days […]

The past ten years have been a very busy time for Columbus KTC as our community worked tirelessly to recover from the arson fire that destroyed our meditation center.  Through the dedication of countless volunteers and the generosity of innumerable donors, we created a beautiful and functional space that has become our new home.  During […]

If you’re new to Columbus KTC, this article is especially for you!  On Sunday, July 26, immediately following the Dharma Talk, KTC will host a luncheon and recruit new volunteers. Volunteers are literally the life-blood of our organization. Every time you walk through the door, take a seat in the shrine room, or enjoy a […]

Half-Hour Pre-Vow Teaching, followed by one-hour ceremony - In-Person only In response to dharma students’ requests, Lama Tom will offer the Refuge Vow in a special program from 2 PM to 3:30 PM Saturday Aug. 1 at Columbus Karma Thegsum Chöling. The Refuge Vow Ceremony marks the beginning of a dharma student’s training. It is […]