Classes & Events
All Blue Lotus classes & events are open to all. We provide suggested donation amounts,
and all donations are used to support our dharma center and Teachers.
and all donations are used to support our dharma center and Teachers.
Lama Ngakpa Chökyi Lodü and the SIKS St. Louis Retreat
~This program was a success and BLDC thanks you for your participation and support! ~
02/15/21 We are please to announce that Lama Ngakpa Chökyi Lodü and the SIKS will be visiting The BLDC on February 28, 2021. He will be hosting a Special Sunday Service where some of his students will receive Bodhisattva Vows. There will be other events and itinerary will be posted soon. There will be high grade robes, incense and malas available for sale for those interested. Email: bluelotusdharmacenter@gmail.com for more information.
02/15/21 We are please to announce that Lama Ngakpa Chökyi Lodü and the SIKS will be visiting The BLDC on February 28, 2021. He will be hosting a Special Sunday Service where some of his students will receive Bodhisattva Vows. There will be other events and itinerary will be posted soon. There will be high grade robes, incense and malas available for sale for those interested. Email: bluelotusdharmacenter@gmail.com for more information.
35 Buddha Ceremony for Karma Purification - with Ngakmo Jamyang Drolma
~This program was a success and BLDC thanks you for your participation and support! ~
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On Sunday morning, January 24, Ngakmo Jamyang Drolma will lead a 35 Buddha Ceremony for karma purification. This is a powerful prostration ceremony for the new year in which, through reciting the names of the 35 Buddhas, we receive their blessings, gaining wisdom and merit, and purifying negative karma. The event will be broadcast live on Zoom using our Sunday Service link, and open to a limited number of people to join in the dharma center. Please email Bluelotusdharmacenter@gmail.com if you would like to attend in person. This event will be from 10:00 - 11:30am. Suggested Donation: $35. Donations will support both Blue Lotus and Sky Iron Kila Society.
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Ngakmo Drolma will also provide afternoon teachings on Sunday, January 24, from 1:00-3:00pm, open to active sangha members. Topics will include butter lamp offerings, mandala offerings, using drums for meditation, and wearing robes. Participants will be able to ask additional questions as time permits. This will also be available on Zoom for the sangha. Dana is encouraged, as you are able.
Class Details:
Time: Sunday 10:00 - 11:30am
Date: January 24, 2021
Led by: Ngakmo Jamyang Drolma
Text: 35 Buddha Ceremony Pdf. & BLDC Refuge Ceremony
To join: Use this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/841912541
Suggested Donation: $35 or what you are able (donate here).
Class Details:
Time: Sunday 10:00 - 11:30am
Date: January 24, 2021
Led by: Ngakmo Jamyang Drolma
Text: 35 Buddha Ceremony Pdf. & BLDC Refuge Ceremony
To join: Use this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/841912541
Suggested Donation: $35 or what you are able (donate here).
Lojong Mind Training - November 1, 2020 (Registration is Closed)
Lojong is a mind training practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. It is based on a set of slogans formulated by Chekawa Yeshe Dorje. Under the direction of Lama Ngakpa Chökyi Lodü, the participants will learn to refining and purifying one's personal motivations and attitudes. This course will take place over the span of 9 months and will start in November 1, 2020.
If you are accepted into our program, here is a list of items that you will need for the this course:
- Text: Training the Mind - Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
- A large stack of 3x5 index cards
- A very large quantity of sticky notes
- A mala/japa/prayer beads
- A working shrine with offering bowls (3,6,7, or 8 bowls)
- Meditation shawl/robe (NOT red or maroon or yellow - these colors are prohibited)
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
- A journal/notebook for class notes, keeping a log regarding your practice and daily experiences while in the course
- Protector shrine (or a space for them once you begin working with them)
- Bell and vajra
- Tingsha
- lungi or dhoti (women may also opt for a white sari in place of the lungi or dhoti
Class Details:
Time: Sundays at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Central Time
Date: November 1, 2020
Led by: Lama Ngakpa Chökyi Lodü
Text: Training the Mind - Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche
To join: Use this Zoom link: (private)
Suggested Donation*: $200/class or four payments of $50. (donate here).
*Tuition fee (partial or full) won’t be required in situations of economic hardship. If for any reason you are unable to pay tuition, please let us know in your registration.
Payment Options:
Submit your payments through with a personal check sent to:
The Blue Lotus Dharma Center, 3463 Itaska St #1f
St. Louis, MO 63111
You can also make your payments through:
Paypal (Center for American Buddhist Practice)
Venmo (@BlueLotus-DharmaCenter)
Cashapp ($BLDharma)
Submit your payments through with a personal check sent to:
The Blue Lotus Dharma Center, 3463 Itaska St #1f
St. Louis, MO 63111
You can also make your payments through:
Paypal (Center for American Buddhist Practice)
Venmo (@BlueLotus-DharmaCenter)
Cashapp ($BLDharma)
"May your heroic undertaking be for the supreme benefit of all beings everywhere!"
-Lama Chokyi
-Lama Chokyi
"Expressing Devotion at Home" -- Saturday, May 16, 2020
The Center for American Buddhist Practice / Blue Lotus Dharma Center is happy to present a class on “Expressing Devotion at Home” by Lama Ngakpa Chökyi Lodü, the Spiritual Head of the NamChok Pur ChoLing/Sky-Iron Kila Society.
This class will explore some options of setting up a personal shrine at home; making offerings; the outer and inner meaning of the offerings; and correlating mudras and mantras. A great class for anyone, including beginners, who would like to learn more about joyfully making offerings.
There is a suggested donation of $30. Any donation amount is greatly appreciated and will go to support Lama Chökyi Lodü and his community directly. (This class has been archived here.) Thank you for your support!
Class Details:
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 pm
Led By: Lama Ngakpa Chökyi Lodü
Suggested Donation: $30 (donate here)
To Join: Use Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83710299008 (meeting ID 837 1029 9008)
This class will explore some options of setting up a personal shrine at home; making offerings; the outer and inner meaning of the offerings; and correlating mudras and mantras. A great class for anyone, including beginners, who would like to learn more about joyfully making offerings.
There is a suggested donation of $30. Any donation amount is greatly appreciated and will go to support Lama Chökyi Lodü and his community directly. (This class has been archived here.) Thank you for your support!
Class Details:
Date: Saturday, May 16
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 pm
Led By: Lama Ngakpa Chökyi Lodü
Suggested Donation: $30 (donate here)
To Join: Use Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83710299008 (meeting ID 837 1029 9008)
Dhammapada Course - Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
It's not too late to join the Dhammapada class! As of mid-May, we are not even half way through the text, and you can still join at any time. No previous experience with Buddhism or other spiritual practices are needed. The Dhammapada is a collection of the profound teachings of the Buddha on how to attain happiness and liberation. We will be using Thomas Cleary's translation, and we recommend getting your own copy of the book, though it is not required.
All are welcome to join for one class or for the whole series. This is a great opportunity for both beginners as well as more experienced practitioners. To join, use the Zoom meeting link below. Please be sure to have your microphone muted, unless you are wanting to ask a question.
All are welcome to join for one class or for the whole series. This is a great opportunity for both beginners as well as more experienced practitioners. To join, use the Zoom meeting link below. Please be sure to have your microphone muted, unless you are wanting to ask a question.
Class Details:
Time: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Date: Beginning March 5th
Led by: Lama Ngakpa Chökyi Lodü
Text: Dhammapada: Sayings of Buddha, by Thomas Cleary
To join: Use this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/843021504 (meeting ID 843-021-504)
Suggested Donation*: $10/class or $35 for the series (donate here).
*All are welcome regardless of ability to pay. Please donate what you are able.
The audio recordings of this class have been moved to the Dhammapada Recordings.
Time: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Date: Beginning March 5th
Led by: Lama Ngakpa Chökyi Lodü
Text: Dhammapada: Sayings of Buddha, by Thomas Cleary
To join: Use this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/843021504 (meeting ID 843-021-504)
Suggested Donation*: $10/class or $35 for the series (donate here).
*All are welcome regardless of ability to pay. Please donate what you are able.
The audio recordings of this class have been moved to the Dhammapada Recordings.
Beginner's Class (Book Club) -- Currently on Hiatus
Join us to learn more about fundamental Buddhist teachings! Beginner's class will cover basic concepts that all schools of Buddhism follow. Not required for attending Sunday service but may aid in understanding and participation. Class will be taught in tandum by Ngakpa Jinpa and Ngakmo Drolma who are each training under Lama Chökyi Lodu to become Buddhist priests. Class is free to attend but donations are welcome and appreciated. CURRENT TEXT: 'Lotus in a Stream: Essays in Basic Buddhism' by Master Hsing Yun.
Class Details:
Time: 12:00pm (after service)
Date: First and 3rd Sunday of each month
Prerequisite: None
Location: Online and at BLDC
Class Details:
Time: 12:00pm (after service)
Date: First and 3rd Sunday of each month
Prerequisite: None
Location: Online and at BLDC
35 Buddha Ceremony & Satsang with Lama Chokyi Lodu
(This event was a great success! Thank you to those who participated in and donated to this event. We look forward to seeing you at future events!)
Date: Saturday & Sunday, February 29 & March 1
Time: 6:00 p.m. Saturday; 10:00 a.m. Sunday
Location: Blue Lotus Dharma Center
On Saturday evening (February 29), Lama Chökyi will be leading us in an outdoor fire puja, followed by a potluck and satsang ("association with the Teacher"). This will be an informal evening and a wonderful chance for good association with the Teacher and sangha. Refuge vows will also be offered this evening. If you would like to take refuge please email bluelotusdharmacenter@gmail.com. Event time 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Suggested donation: $10, Flowers and/or Food.
On Sunday morning, Lama will lead us in a 35 Buddha Ceremony for karma purification. This is a powerful ceremony for the new year in which, through reciting the names of the 35 Buddhas, we receive their blessings, gaining wisdom and merit, and purifying lifetimes of karma. If you are able to do prostrations, they are a valuable part of the ceremony; they are not mandatory, however. Here is a guide to doing prostrations. Event time 10:00 - 11:30am. There will be light lunch, tea and coffee provided after the event. Suggested Donation: $35.
All are welcome to attend regardless of ability to pay. Donations of any amount are deeply appreciated and will help pay for the weekend's events, as well as our usual operational expenses like rent and upkeep. We will also be using funds to continue to beautify the temple on the inside and out.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, February 29 & March 1
Time: 6:00 p.m. Saturday; 10:00 a.m. Sunday
Location: Blue Lotus Dharma Center
On Saturday evening (February 29), Lama Chökyi will be leading us in an outdoor fire puja, followed by a potluck and satsang ("association with the Teacher"). This will be an informal evening and a wonderful chance for good association with the Teacher and sangha. Refuge vows will also be offered this evening. If you would like to take refuge please email bluelotusdharmacenter@gmail.com. Event time 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Suggested donation: $10, Flowers and/or Food.
On Sunday morning, Lama will lead us in a 35 Buddha Ceremony for karma purification. This is a powerful ceremony for the new year in which, through reciting the names of the 35 Buddhas, we receive their blessings, gaining wisdom and merit, and purifying lifetimes of karma. If you are able to do prostrations, they are a valuable part of the ceremony; they are not mandatory, however. Here is a guide to doing prostrations. Event time 10:00 - 11:30am. There will be light lunch, tea and coffee provided after the event. Suggested Donation: $35.
All are welcome to attend regardless of ability to pay. Donations of any amount are deeply appreciated and will help pay for the weekend's events, as well as our usual operational expenses like rent and upkeep. We will also be using funds to continue to beautify the temple on the inside and out.