Lama Thupten Gyaltsen Dorje (Jerry Gardner) is the resident teacher of Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa and has studied and practiced the Buddhadharma for over 33 years. He was ordained as Lama in 1997 and is a master instructor of Wing Chun Kung-Fu, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong.
Eight-week introductory course providing a comtemplative and experiential base focusing on the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. Taught by Jean LaSaree Gardner.
8-week course
Tuesdays
Begins January 17, 2012
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
$50 course tuition fee*
Register at first class.
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism or permission from Lama Thupten. Taught by Mark Earl.
Eight-week course exploring the fundamental applications of Tibetan Buddhist Practice for those starting on the Buddhist Path or as enhancement for practitioners.
8-week course
Thursdays
Begins January 19, 2011
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
$50 course tuition fee*
Register at first class.
*Pre-requisite: Intro course or permission from Lama Thupten
Enhance natural peace, clarity and awareness. Open to anyone interested in meditation.
Saturdays
On-going drop-in class
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
$5 per session suggested donation
A continuing evening class with Lama Thupten focusing on the teaching, theory and practice of Tibetan Buddhism for Buddhists in training.
On-going group practice
Students must have already taken formal refuge
Mondays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
*$5 per session suggested donation
Join our Sangha (congregation) for our weekly Sunday services. "Puja" is the ceremonial practice of awakening our natural qualities of wisdom and compassion through prayer and recitation of mantras.
Puja of Compassion
(Chenrezig Puja)
Increase compassion while healing oneself and others. This practice is recited in ENGLISH.
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Sundays
Main Puja Practice
11 am to 1 pm
Green Tara is the female manifestation of past, present, and future Buddhas — invoking positive energy for the health, happiness, and prosperity of all beings.
On-going practice. Public welcome
Tuesday and Thursday Mornings
7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Begins Tuesday, January 17, 6:30-8:00 p.m., taught by Jean LaSarre Gardner.
Please click “schedule” tab at left for details.
Download the Schedule (pdf)
Begins Thursday, January 19, 6:30-8:00 p.m., taught by Mark Earl.
Please click “schedule” tab at left for details.
If you have a school or scout group that would like to visit the Gonpa, please give us 2-3 weeks advanced notice. Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa is run entirely by volunteers and we need extra time to make arrangements for someone to host your group.
Please call 801-328-4629 or email us. Thank you!
We accept credit cards.
740 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
