Service to the Community

We are currently offering a weekly Dharma class to inmates at the Otero County Prison Facility in Chaparral, New Mexico.  It started with a small group of 4 inmates attending the first class on February 7, 2015.  We have continued offering weekly in-person classes since then until now, with a break during the Covid-19 pandemic period. Several inmates have expressed their appreciation for the religious service we offer. We currently have about 6-12 inmates attending our weekly classes on Friday evenings.  We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to practice giving Dharma. May we continue to have the capacity to give! 

Learn more about Buddhist teachers visits to Otero:

• Lopon Barbara Du Bois 
• Geshe Thubten Kinpa and Geshe Losang Jinpa and their documentary film 108 Yaks and a short video of their visit