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Welcome to Emaho Foundation

The Sanskrit word emaho (pronounced ay-mah-ho) is an expression of joy and wonder, and an invocation for auspiciousness.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Emaho Foundation is a Tibetan Buddhist center serving the greater Phoenix area. It is dedicated to sharing Tibetan culture in the West, supporting humanitarian projects worldwide, and assisting with personal spiritual development. Founded in 2001 by ZaChoeje Rinpoche, Emaho offers teachings from Rinpoche and from its resident teacher, Geshe Jampa Khechok.

this week at emaho

MEDICINE BUDDHA MEDITATION
Monday June 17, 7:00-8:00 pm

In the words of ZaChoeje Rinpoche: "We all have healing, loving, wisdom, and compassion aspects. Each aspect is shown as a deity. These deities are our own aspects." Through the Medicine Buddha practice we invoke our own healing power and increase our self confidence so that we can bring healing to ourselves and others.

Everybody is welcome to attend this guided meditation.

LOVE AND COMPASSION MEDITATION
ZaChoeje Rinpoche
Wednesday June 19, 7:00-8:00 pm

Rinpoche will lead us in a meditation on love and compassion, which opens our minds and hearts unconditionally to limitless sentient beings.

Everybody is welcome to join this meditation. The Wednesday guided meditations are popular among spiritual practitioners of all traditions.

BOOK CLUB
Wednesday June 19, 8:00-9:00 pm

Emaho Book Club is a forum for us to come together and discuss specific works relevant to our study of the Dharma. Please come and join us, even if you have not read the book. The discussion is open to all who are interested.

Heart of Compassion by HH The Dalai Lama
Moderator: Vashti Palmer

HOW TO MEDITATE
Geshe Jampa
Friday June 21, 7:00-8:30 pm

Join us in this series of programs designed for those new to Buddhism. Geshe Jampa will offer teachings on the basic practice and philosophy of Buddhism. This Friday, Geshe-la will explain how meditation can be useful in our daily hectic lives: topics covered include breathing meditation, calm abiding and insight meditation.

Not just for beginners! All are welcome.

MAHAYANA DAY
Sunday June 23
vows 6:00-6:45 am

The eight Mahaya vows, or precepts, are taken for twenty-four hours, beginning at 6 am, usually on full and new moon days. Taking the vows helps us strongly maintain the bodhisattva practice in our lives, reinforcing our determination to become enlightened for the sake of all beings.

Geshe Jampa will offer the vows at 6 am to those who wish to participate in the full day of precepts.

ONE-DAY FAMILY RETREAT: WHITE MANJUSHRI
ZaChoeje Rinpoche
Sunday June 23, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Emaho is pleased to announce that ZaChoeje Rinpoche is offering a one-day White Manjushri retreat for Emaho kids and their families.

This is a rare opportunity to receive from a true lineage White Manjushri's blessings, which are said to be like light that dispels darkness.

The retreat will be held at the Royal Arcadia Hacienda in Phoenix. This sprawling Hacienda is the perfect location for families and kids to spend the day with Rinpoche and participate in Dharma blessings, games, swimming, and a vegetarian hot dog lunch.

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» RSVP requested: mail@emahofoundation.org


new PARKING guidelines: IMPORTANT!

We are asking people not to park along the streets, and not to park in front of the Center, but rather park in the back. Thank you!

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