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Indiana Buddhist Center

Welcome

The Indiana Buddhist Center, founded by Geshe Jinpa Sonam, serves the people of central Indiana and beyond by being a local source of accurate information on the religion and philosophy of Buddhism in the lineage of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The Center serves as a place of teaching, practice, meditation and friendship for Indiana Buddhists and those who are interested in learning about the Dharma.

 

The Center engages in events that further the understanding of Buddhist philosophy in the form of regular teachings and special events.

Geshe Jinpa Sonam
Legacy Program

Continue Geshe La's support of his students who continue to live in his house in south India.

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Geshe Jinpa Sonam
Legacy Program

Ceremony or Meditation

Meditation or chanting and prayers in a group practice setting.

Advanced

Taught by Geshes or other expert teachers, usually in the traditional lecture style in Tibetan with translator.

Intermediate

Assumes knowledge of basic terminology and prepares for more advanced teaching.

Beginner

If you're new, this is a great place to start.  Requires no prior knowledge of Buddhism.

Our Courses

Chanting and Prayers

Geshe Tashi Namgyl

March 25, 2024

Advanced Teachings

Geshe Tenzin Khechok

March 25, 2024

17 Arhats of Nalanda

Rene Lanter

March 8, 2024

Featured Courses

  • Annual Board Meeting
    Annual Board Meeting
    Sun, Jan 12
    Jan 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Jan 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Annual Board Meeting to discuss nomination and election of officers and plans for upcoming year.
  • Annual Member's Meeting
    Annual Member's Meeting
    Sun, Jan 12
    Jan 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Jan 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Annual Meeting of the Membership for state of the center and review up-coming plans.
  • Introduction to the Four Buddhist Philosophical Schools
    Introduction to the Four Buddhist Philosophical Schools
    Sun, Jan 12
    Jan 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Jan 12, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Tenam has kindly agreed to lead this series exploring the four tenet systems, or philosophical schools, of Buddhism. This final class in the series will explore the Middle Way philosophical school.

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