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.

Mantra and Mudra

Several people have requested classes on both mantra and mudra. Geshe Namgyal will be offering classes on both chanting (mantra) and hand gestures (mudra}. Weekly classes begin September 11.

Three Principles

Je Tsongkhapa, one of the greatest commentators in the history of Buddhism, wrote the three principal aspects to enlightenment.

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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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Wednesday October 16

6:30pm-6:50pm Mantra and Mudra Class with Geshe Namgyal. The classes will begin and end with chanting Om Mami Padme Hum, the mantra of compassion.

Mantra, or chanting, plays a vital role in Tibetan Buddhism. The specific sounds recited during our daily meditation practice were designed by the masters to help purify and calm our minds, allowing us to enrich and deepen our meditation.

Mudra, or hand gestures, were taught to accompany our practice by influencing minute positive changes in the body that support overall good health. Mudras help bridge the body and mind--stimulating our vital energies.

7:00pm-8:00pm Wisdom Meditation Learning to understand the nature of things as they truly are is the heart of the wisdom teachings.

Thursday October 17

9:00am-9:45am The Three Principal Aspects of the Path Je Tsongkhapa, one of the greatest commentators in the history of Buddhism, wrote the three principal aspects to enlightenment.

1. Determined mind: A strong wish to free oneself from suffering and to attain freedom from suffering.
2. Altruistic Intention: An aspiration for enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
3. Wisdom: A supreme understanding of the truth.
Join Geshe Lobsang’s eight-week intensive on this vital subject.

10:00am-10:45am Silent Meditation with Geshe Sit in meditation with Geshe Lobsang Chophel, watch your mind, collect mantra, or reflect.

Friday October 18

9:00am-9:30am Tibetan Yoga with Geshe Lobsang Chophel

9:30am-10:30am Wisdom Meditation Learning to understand the nature of things as they truly are is the heart of the wisdom teachings.

Saturday October 19

9:00am-9:45am The Three Principal Aspects of the Path Je Tsongkhapa, one of the greatest commentators in the history of Buddhism, wrote the three principal aspects to enlightenment.

10:00am-11:00am Wisdom Meditation Learning to understand the nature of things as they truly are is the heart of the wisdom teachings.

Sunday October 20

9:00am-9:30am Tibetan Yoga with Geshe Lobsang Chophel
9:30am-10:30am Youth Program
9:30am-10:30am Wisdom Meditation Learning to understand the nature of things as they truly are is the heart of the wisdom teachings.
10:30am-11:30am Teens Group
10:30am-11:30am Student Talks Topic: His Holiness The 5th Dalai Lama
Moderator: James Riviezzo
11:00am-12:00am Rinpoche's Video Teaching

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