Indiana County KTC is a Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center located in Indiana County PA. We are an affiliated center to Karma Triyana Dharmachakra . KTD is the North American seat of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa, head of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Founded in 1976, the monastery features traditional teachings as transmitted by Kagyu lineage meditation masters since the 10th century.
MEDITATION SCHEDULE:
Wednesday's, Medicine Buddha Meditation
7:30 pm Medicine Buddha
8:00 pm Book Discussion
Saturday's, Mindfulness Meditation
8:45 am Meditation instruction
9:00 am Mindfulness meditation
9:30 am Discussion
On Saturday's KTC will offers a time for quiet sitting meditation that is open and free to the public. Meditation instruction will be provided before the meditation sessions for newcomers or anyone who would like a review. Afterwards, discussions will provide time to explore different aspects of meditation and allow for any questions. This is a great time for newcomers interesred in learning how to meditate, for experienced meditators looking to develop their practice further, or for any community members looking for a quiet space for meditation.
On Wednesdays KTC offers the Medicine Buddha meditation practice followed by a book discussion. The Medicine Buddha is a chanted meditation. Although a more advanced practice, all are welcome to join for the meditation and/or the book discussion.
HUB Shamatha meditation and Dharma discussion with Friends of Himalayan Buddhism
To get more information please use the "contact" page.
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa
on the roof of KTD Monastery with a rainbow
in the background.
Photographer: Naomi Schmidt
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