Emaho Foundation

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. Founded in 2001 by ZaChoeje Rinpoche, Emaho is dedicated to sharing Tibetan culture in the West, supporting humanitarian projects worldwide, and assisting with personal spiritual development.

HHBDC

Please join us on Sunday. July 7th at 11:30 am to celebrate the 84th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

Seven Limb

We look forward to Geshe Lobsang’s in-depth teaching on the Seven Limb Prayer.

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Images from the 2018 expedition: Photo Gallery

Read the full report: Tibetan Water Project Summer 2018

Available now! Fifteen years of workshops, teachings, and public talks given by ZaChoeje Rinpoche can be downloaded to your smartphone or computer, to listen to at any time.

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Monday June 17

5:00am-5:30am Mahayana Vows The Mahayana vows are taken for 24 hours. Taking the vows reminds us to practice love and compassion, reinforcing our determination to become enlightened for the sake of all beings.

7:00pm-8:00pm Chenrezig Meditation 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 beings.

Wednesday June 19

7:00pm-8:00pm Bodhicitta Meditation In this meditation we create within us the wish to become enlightened for the sake of all beings which is the foundation of compassion. Together, compassion and wisdom lead to full enlightenment.

Thursday June 20

9:00am-9:45am Seven Limb Teaching We look forward to Geshe Lobsang’s in-depth teaching on the Seven Limb Prayer.

The Seven Limb Prayer is a powerful and auspicious prayer the practice of which accumulates merit and helps purify negativities. Understanding each limb helps us deepen into our appreciation for the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Through appreciation and deeper understanding we help create positive potential. In each class Geshe Lobsang will take one of the limbs, explain it, and answer questions. This class is an 8-week series. Each week for your convenience the class will be taught twice, on Thursday and Saturday. Please see our calendar of events. Suggested donation $108.00 for the series.
10:00am-10:45am Silent Meditation with Geshe Sit in meditation with Geshe Lobsang Chophel, watch your mind, collect mantra, or reflect.

Friday June 21

9:00am-9:30am Tibetan Yoga with Geshe Lobsang Chophel
9:30am-10:30am Bodhicitta Meditation In this meditation we create within us the wish to become enlightened for the sake of all beings which is the foundation of compassion. Together, compassion and wisdom lead to full enlightenment.

Saturday June 22

9:00am-9:45am Seven Limb Teaching We look forward to Geshe Lobsang’s in-depth teaching on the Seven Limb Prayer.

The Seven Limb Prayer is a powerful and auspicious prayer the practice of which accumulates merit and helps purify negativities. Understanding each limb helps us deepen into our appreciation for the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Through appreciation and deeper understanding we help create positive potential. In each class Geshe Lobsang will take one of the limbs, explain it, and answer questions. This class is an 8-week series. Each week for your convenience the class will be taught twice, on Thursday and Saturday. Please see our calendar of events. Suggested donation $108.00 for the series.
10:00am-11:00am Bodhicitta Meditation In this meditation we create within us the wish to become enlightened for the sake of all beings which is the foundation of compassion. Together, compassion and wisdom lead to full enlightenment.

Sunday June 23

Teachings on YouTube

37 Factors of Enlightenment - May 1, 2016

Tonglen - August 31, 2005

Video Teachings on Emaho Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/emahofb/

Click here to download the translation of the mantra used in Rinpoche's teaching on Vajrasattva (pdf)

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the Emaho Event Calendar Click Here To View Descriptions of Current Teachings and Meditations

Latest News

Tibetan Water Project Summer 2018

In 2017 Emaho embarked on a regional water project to test the safety of the water in Rinpoche's Tehor region of Eastern Tibet. This year, 2018, we conducted another series of tests, making comparisons. ZaChoeje Rinpoche is looking at implementing green technologies that will allow critical development that does not adversly affect the unique Tibetan landscape, its people, and its culture.

>> Read more about this important project, one of the many we undertake to support Rinpoche and the Tibetan people.

Become an Emaho Benefactor

We can't do it without you.

Please join the Emaho Benefactor Circle by becoming an Emaho benefactor. In pledging whatever you can donate monthly, you help shoulder the financial responsibilities of Emaho Foundation. As a benefactor you join our growing Emaho family.

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Thank you for your generous donations to Phoenix Homeless Children

Losar Message from ZaChoeje Rinpoche

Tashi Delek and Happy Losar (Tibetan New Year), year of the Earth Pig. In Tibetan astrology the Earth Pig is associated with overall fortune. It symbolizes hard work, truthfulness, sincerity and humor. I’m here with my mom and family in South India getting ready for our traditional Tibetan Losar celebration. For Tibetans Losar is the major family celebration much like Western Christmas. Losar is a time of purification, new beginnings, family get togethers, fantastic food mindfully prepared and shared. Before sunrise Tuesday, February 5th I’ll begin the day with prayers honoring Buddha, Dharma and Sangha as well as prayers to Palden Lhamo with various offerings. I will include all of you in my New Year’s prayers. I arrived home to mom’s after a group pilgrimage to sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal and Northern India. I am looking forward to my 2019 teaching schedule beginning with a four day, two weekend intensive workshop on the Tibetan Buddhist practices on how to help the living and dying. I want to take this Losar to send my deepest heartfelt feelings of appreciation to all of you who sincerely strive to develope your love and compassion. In these chaotic times your efforts help emit peaceful loving light, helping to lift some of the heavy weight of this world. I wish you, your family and friends much love, health and happiness. May you and all beings be happy. Blessings, Rinpoche.

Community discussions 2019

In 2019 we’ll have an open discussion on the philosophy and conversations that His Holiness the Dalai Lama has engaged in with leading scientists, academics, ethicists, and activists on the most urgent questions facing humanity today:

Student talk 2019

The 2019 student talk series will focus on the stories of the great masters. ZaChoeje Rinpoche has designed the student talks so that the presenter does research on a Dharma topic to share with the sangha. The talks become homework, benefiting the student and the benefiting the sangha.

Sunday March 3
Topic: ZaChoeje Rinpoche
Moderator: Lou Ann Behringer

Sunday March 24
Topic: Nagarjuna
Moderator: Sian Behnfildt

Sunday April 21
Topic: Athisa
Moderator: Donna Tash

Sunday May 19
Topic: Shantideva
Moderator: Chris Savage

Sunday June 16
Topic: His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama
Moderator: Melissa Smith

Sunday July 21
Topic: Jetsun Milarepa
Moderator: Jlseph Dyer

Sunday August 18
Topic: Lama Tsong-Kha-Pa
Moderator: Denise Viall

Sunday Septembr 15
Topic: Marpa Lotsawa
Moderator: Larce Savage

Sunday October 20
Topic: His Holiness The 5th Dalai Lama
Moderator: James Riviezzo

Sunday November 17
Topic: Shakyamuni Buddha
Moderator: Michele Nguyen

Sunday December 15
Topic: Padmasambhava, Guru Rinpoche
Moderator: Ira Pettit

More Information

Collecting non-perishable food items. Each time you come to center, please bring an item

Child poverty has reached record levels in the US, with now almost 17 million children affected.

Emaho continues to support those in need. We ask everyone coming to events at the Emaho Center to bring, each time they come, a non-perishable food item for Mom's Pantry in north Phoenix.
» Read more about our donations to Mom's Pantry