What we’re about
Join us for a peaceful and inspiring gathering where we explore the timeless wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism through thoughtful Dharma talks. Whether you’re new to the teachings or have been practicing for years, this is a welcoming space to deepen your understanding and cultivate mindfulness in everyday life.
Ocean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center is the Silicon Valley center affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, FPMT.
Since 2007, we have been located in Campbell, a neighborhood of the greater San Jose area, bordering Saratoga and Los Gatos.
We are part of the Gelug lineage of what is usually called “Tibetan” Buddhism. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual inspiration for our organization and Kyabje Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche is the spiritual director.
Our mission is to preserve and promote the Mahayana Buddhist tradition in Silicon Valley through education, practice and service.
Our center conducts on-going courses in Buddhist philosophy and practice. We also host special events with authentic teachers in our tradition, including Tibetan lamas, qualified international monks and nuns, and experienced Western Dharma students.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Foundation of All Good Qualities & Three Principal Aspects of the PathOcean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center, Campbell, CA
Are you curious about Tibetan Buddhism and looking for a structured way to explore its essential teachings? Join us for a transformative weekend as Geshe Legtsok guides us through two of Lama Tsongkhpa’s foundational texts — The Foundation of All Good Qualities and The Three Principal Aspects of the Path.
Whether you are new to these teachings or seeking to deepen your understanding from Discovering Buddhism, this immersive weekend course offers an insightful and accessible presentation of the key aspects of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy.
In this course, you will:
- Explore The Foundation of All Good Qualities, Lama Tsongkhapa’s beautifully concise and inspiring prayer that outlines the entire graduated path to enlightenment in just fourteen stanzas — short enough to recite daily, profound enough to study for a lifetime.
- Delve into The Three Principal Aspects of the Path, a text rooted in Lama Tsongkhapa’s direct communication with Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. This essential teaching focuses on renunciation, bodhicitta (the awakened mind of compassion), and the wisdom of emptiness, offering universal insights for all learners.
This course is open to all, whether you are just beginning your Buddhist journey or looking for deeper guidance in applying these principles for a more peaceful and meaningful life. No prerequisites or prior knowledge required.
A Teaching for All: Lam-tso nam-sum, the Three Principal Aspects, is very simple and practical — a universal teaching that everybody can understand. Renunciation, bodhicitta and the wisdom of universal reality are the essence of Buddhism, the essence of Christianity; the essence of universal religion. There is no contradiction at all.
— Lama Thubten Yeshe, Three Principal Aspects of the Path teaching, France 1982.
To register https://www.gyalwagyatso.org/events/2025-08-01-essence-of-tibetan-buddhism/
- Foundation of All Good Qualities & Three Principal Aspects of the PathOcean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center, Campbell, CA
Are you curious about Tibetan Buddhism and looking for a structured way to explore its essential teachings? Join us for a transformative weekend as Geshe Legtsok guides us through two of Lama Tsongkhpa’s foundational texts — The Foundation of All Good Qualities and The Three Principal Aspects of the Path.
Whether you are new to these teachings or seeking to deepen your understanding from Discovering Buddhism, this immersive weekend course offers an insightful and accessible presentation of the key aspects of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy.
In this course, you will:
- Explore The Foundation of All Good Qualities, Lama Tsongkhapa’s beautifully concise and inspiring prayer that outlines the entire graduated path to enlightenment in just fourteen stanzas — short enough to recite daily, profound enough to study for a lifetime.
- Delve into The Three Principal Aspects of the Path, a text rooted in Lama Tsongkhapa’s direct communication with Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. This essential teaching focuses on renunciation, bodhicitta (the awakened mind of compassion), and the wisdom of emptiness, offering universal insights for all learners.
This course is open to all, whether you are just beginning your Buddhist journey or looking for deeper guidance in applying these principles for a more peaceful and meaningful life. No prerequisites or prior knowledge required.
Please register :https://www.gyalwagyatso.org/events/2025-08-01-essence-of-tibetan-buddhism/
