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Welcome!Ananda Dharma Center is a Tibetan Buddhist Center, teaching and practicing the Buddha Dharma. Our programs explore how the universal wisdom and compassion of the ancient Buddhist tradition can transform our own lives, as well as bring practical benefit to the world. The center is located in the beautiful San Jose hills, in the San Francisco Bay Area near Silicon Valley. We invite all spiritual seekers to join us.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT |
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Gyalten Khen Rinpoche, the Spiritual Guide of Awakening Vajra International and Ananda Dharma Center, received a very special award from San Jose, California Mayor Matt Mahon this summer, for his work and deep dedication for teaching the Buddha Dharma in California and worldwide.
Special Event
We are pleased to announce that Lharampa Geshe Thupten Chodak of Sera Jey Monastery will be returning to Ananda Dharma Center to teach on the Bodhisattvas' Way of Life and the Lam Rim starting August 20th through January 7th 2024.
We are sad to report that Brian Li, former director of Ananda Dharma Center and long-time devoted student of Choden Rinpoche, has passed away after a short illness. An exemplary practitioner of the Dharma, Brian was remarkable for his kindness, generosity, and devotion.