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Welcome to Emaho Foundation

The Sanskrit word emaho (pronounced ay-mah-ho) is an expression of joy and wonder, and an invocation for auspiciousness.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Emaho Foundation is a Tibetan Buddhist center serving the greater Phoenix area. It is dedicated to sharing Tibetan culture in the West, supporting humanitarian projects worldwide, and assisting with personal spiritual development. Founded in 2001 by ZaChoeje Rinpoche, Emaho offers teachings from Rinpoche and from its resident teacher, Geshe Jampa Khechok.

this week at emaho

LOVE AND COMPASSION MEDITATION
with ZaChoeje Rinpoche
Wednesday May 22, 7:00-8:00 pm

Join us in a meditation on love and compassion, which opens our minds and hearts unconditionally to limitless sentient beings.

Everybody is welcome to join this meditation. The Wednesday guided meditations are popular among spiritual practitioners of all traditions.

CHENREZIG MEDITATION
Friday May 24, 7:00-8:00 pm

Chenrezig is the bodhisattva of great compassion. Chanting his mantra, Om mani padme hum, removes our selfish attitudes and invokes the spirit of universal compassion for all sentient beings.

MAHAYANA VOWS
with ZaChoeje Rinpoche
Saturday May 25, vows 5:30 am

The eight Mahayana vows, or precepts, are taken for twenty-four hours, beginning this Saturday at 5:30 am. Taking the vows helps us strongly maintain the bodhisattva practice in our lives, reinforcing our determination to become enlightened for the sake of all beings.

The vows will be followed by a light breakfast of bagels, fruit, juice, coffee and tea.

The taking of the Mahayana vows will be followed by the Saka Dawa celebration (see description below). It is not necessary to take the Mahayana vows to join us for the Saka Dawa celebration.

SAKA DAWA
with ZaChoeje Rinpoche
Saturday May 25, 9:00 am

Rinpoche will lead us in the celebration of Saka Dawa, the occasion of Buddha Shakyamuni's Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirwana. It is one of the most sacred days for Buddhists. Please join us at Emaho for a traditional Saka Dawa ceremony with Bathing the Buddha. You can bring fruits and flowers to Buddha Shakyamuni's altar to show respect to Buddha and accumulate virtues.

Everyone is welcome.

CHILDREN'S HOUR/BODHISATTVA YOUTH
Sunday May 26, 10:00-11:30 am

Emaho's program for the children and youth of our community meets once a month.

HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Sunday May 26, 1:00-3:00 pm

Join us in this activity of generosity: we will be making towel ponchos to be used by Hospice of the Valley patients while being bathed.


new PARKING guidelines: IMPORTANT!

We are asking people not to park along the streets, and not to park in front of the Center, but rather park in the back. Thank you!

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