Welcome to Thubten Kunga Ling
Authentic Buddhist teachings with a modern perspectiveÂ
We are a non-profit, volunteer based Tibetan Buddhist center located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Our programs present Tibetan Buddhist teachings in an authentic and traditional manner. At the same time, we show how the teachings of the Buddha help us navigate our world today. Our goal is to help students achieve their maximum potential for wisdom, happiness, and compassion.
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Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
Join fellow students, members and friends of TKL for a 30 minute guided meditation each Sunday at the center. Meditation leader will vary each week and feature Nicole, Anthony and Graciela. In-Person only | Walk-ins Welcome
Two Wings of a Bird – Venerable Robina Courtin
Two Wings of a Bird – Venerable Robina Courtin
When asked what the meaning of life was, Venerable Robina responded by explaining, “There’s a saying in Buddhism that a bird needs two wings: wisdom and compassion. Compassion is the point, but, as the Dalai Lama says, compassion is not enough; we need wisdom. Whatâ...
Two Wings of a Bird Retreat – Venerable Robina Courtin
Two Wings of a Bird Retreat – Venerable Robina Courtin
When asked what the meaning of life was, Venerable Robina responded by explaining, “There’s a saying in Buddhism that a bird needs two wings: wisdom and compassion. Compassion is the point, but, as the Dalai Lama says, compassion is not enough; we need wisdom. Whatâ...
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
Join fellow students, members and friends of TKL for a 30 minute guided meditation each Sunday at the center. Meditation leader will vary each week and feature Nicole, Anthony and Graciela. In-Person only | Walk-ins Welcome
Two Wings of a Bird – Venerable Robina Courtin
Two Wings of a Bird – Venerable Robina Courtin
When asked what the meaning of life was, Venerable Robina responded by explaining, “There’s a saying in Buddhism that a bird needs two wings: wisdom and compassion. Compassion is the point, but, as the Dalai Lama says, compassion is not enough; we need wisdom. Whatâ...
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Two Wings of a Bird – Venerable Robina Courtin
Two Wings of a Bird - Venerable Robina Courtin
Two Wings of a Bird Retreat – Venerable Robina Courtin
Two Wings of a Bird Retreat - Venerable Robina Courtin
Two Wings of a Bird – Venerable Robina Courtin
Two Wings of a Bird - Venerable Robina Courtin
OUR BUDDHIST CENTER IS AFFILIATED WITH THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE MAHAYANA TRADITION (FPMT), FOUNDED BY LAMA ZOPA RINPOCHE AND LAMA THUBTEN YESHE. THE FPMT SHARES THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA THROUGH OVER 160 CENTERS AND CHARITABLE PROJECTS WORLDWIDE. WE FOLLOW THE GELUG TRADITION OF HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, AND IT IS OUR HONOR TO SERVE AND SUPPORT HIS MISSION.Â
Practices for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Swift Return
Ongoing
Prayers in Accordance With The Times
The 10 hour Prayerathon is led by monks and nuns from the IMI, and the prayers can be dedicated to different goals and for sentient beings. During these times, we keep especially everyone involved in or victim of the war situation in Ukraine in our mind, but all...
Purification Practices
There are various practices in our tradition that have the power to purify obscurations and negative karma that prevent us from actualizing the path. Vajrasattva Practice. Join fellow students on Saturday morning to complete these practices together. As Lama...