Ocean Of Compassion (gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center

Welcome. Our center is located in Campbell, a small town in West San Jose. This is the location of our weekly events which include Buddhist classes and practice session, as well as yoga and mindfulness based stress reduction which are listed under Wellness Programs.

The Buddhist tradition that we teach is that of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, following the instructions of our spiritual head, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. All instructors teaching Buddhist topics at our center have been approved by our organization as qualified to teach those specific levels. Here is an overview of the programs offered at our center located in Campbell, a small town in West San Jose. This is the location of our weekly events which include Buddhist classes and practice sessions, as well as yoga and mindfulness based stress reduction which are listed under Wellness Programs.The Buddhist tradition that we teach is that of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, following the instructions of our spiritual head, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. All instructors teaching Buddhist topics at our center have been approved by our organization as qualified to teach those specific levels. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Our Organization

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. We also have a growing Wellness Program.We are registered under the name Gyalwa Gyatso Buddhist Center as a non-profit religious organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and donations are tax-deductible.

• Wellness Programs
• We host other classes which are compatible with and supportive of our center’s goals and philosophies, but which are not specifically Buddhist.
• Meditation
• Drop-in Mindfulness Meditation practice
• Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
• Sunday Morning Meditations
• Sunday mornings, 10:00am - 11:00am
• Yoga classes and workshops

• These physical yoga exercises are helpful for improving one’s general sense of well-being and are also useful for meditators who wish to sit more comfortably.The underlying energy work which is at the heart of yoga has counterparts in the secret teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, whereas in these open classes you can do similar energy work without any initiation or commitment.